KSS represents Kohl's Corporation, a U.S. department store chain headquartered in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin. The company operates hundreds of stores across the country and also sells online through its website and mobile app. Kohl's offers apparel, home goods, and beauty products, and has partnership programs with brands such as Sephora and Amazon. It is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker KSS.
Recent performance for KSS is shown in the price chart and performance data on this page, including changes over various periods. Department store stocks can be sensitive to consumer spending trends, inflation, and competitive pressures, so short-term moves may differ from broader market averages. For the latest KSS price change, percentage moves, and trading volume, refer to the latest data displayed on this page rather than relying on older figures.
Valuation for KSS can be assessed using metrics such as the price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio, price-to-sales, and enterprise value relative to EBITDA. Because retailers often have cyclical earnings, it can also help to compare KSS against peers in the department store and apparel retail space and to review trends in revenue, margins, and inventory. The specific valuation ratios for KSS are available in the financial data shown on this page.
KSS trades on the New York Stock Exchange during regular U.S. market hours, typically from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time on weekdays, excluding market holidays. Some brokers also offer pre-market and after-hours trading sessions, though liquidity and price volatility can be higher outside regular hours. For the exact trading schedule and any exchange-specific details, check with your broker or the exchange listing information.
Analyzing KSS financial performance involves reviewing quarterly and annual reports, including the income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement. Key areas to examine include revenue trends, comparable store sales, gross and operating margins, inventory levels, and debt. Earnings releases and investor presentations can provide management commentary on strategy and outlook. These documents are available through Kohl's investor relations website and SEC filings, and summary financial data may appear on this page.
KSS faces risks common to department store retailers, including shifting consumer preferences toward online shopping, intense competition from discounters and e-commerce players, and sensitivity to economic downturns that reduce discretionary spending. Inventory mismanagement, promotional pricing pressure, and rising operating costs can also hurt results. Additionally, KSS has a significant physical store footprint, which exposes it to lease obligations and the need to adapt stores to changing traffic patterns.