KOHLS CORP (KSS) Stock Technical Analysis
USA - NYSE:KSS - US5002551043 - Common Stock
We assign a technical rating of 9 out of 10 to KSS. Both in the recent history as in the last year, KSS has proven to be a steady performer, scoring decent points in every aspect analyzed.
Besides having an excellent technical rating, KSS also presents a decent setup pattern. Prices have been consolidating lately. There is very little resistance above the current price. There is a support zone below the current price at 16.54, a Stop Loss order could be placed below this zone. Another positive sign is the recent Pocket Pivot signal.
- A Pocket Pivot is a price/volume accumulation pattern. A Pocket Pivot occurs when price moves up with volume higher than the maximum down volume registered in the previous 10 days.
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When analyzing the support we can see 4 important areas.
- A support zone ranging from 16.20 to 16.54. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
- Support @15.77 from a horizontal line in the daily time frame.
- Support @15.51 from a trend line in the daily time frame.
- A support zone ranging from 15.17 to 15.18. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in the weekly time frame.
We can see 2 important resistance areas.
- Resistance @17.26 from a horizontal line in the weekly time frame.
- Resistance @17.54 from a horizontal line in the daily time frame.
The Technical Rating and Setup analysis above combine different indicators and trends in different timeframes. Individual signals from indicators may give more contradictive signals and should always be interpreted in the more global context.
| Indicator | Value | Signal | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| ChartMill Long Term Trend Indicator | UP | POSITIVE | The long term trend for KSS is up. |
| ChartMill Short Term Trend Indicator | UP | POSITIVE | The short term trend for KSS is up. |
| ChartMill Relative Strength | 86.58 | POSITIVE | KSS has a high relative strength, it outperformed 86.58% off all stocks on the market. |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (20) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of KSS is above the rising SMA(20). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (50) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of KSS is above the rising SMA(50). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (200) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of KSS is above the rising SMA(200). |
| Relative Strength Index/RSI (14) | 56.76 | NEUTRAL | The RSI value for KSS is a neutral value. |
| Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9) | 0.08 | POSITIVE | The MACD value suggests KSS has a positive trend. |
| Stochastics (14,3) | 61.83 | NEUTRAL | The Stochastics value for KSS is a neutral value. |
| Average True Range in percent/ATR (20) | 5.24 | HIGH VOLATILITY | The high ATR as a percentage value for KSS suggests high volalility. |
| Average Directional Index/ADX (14) | 18.8 | NEGATIVE | The low ADX value for KSS suggests a weak or negative trend. |
Important!: this is just an example which is fully automatically generated based on the analysis above and should in no way be interpreted as a suggestion. Always make your own analysis and determine your own entry and exit points.
| ENTRY | EXIT | DISTANCE | CAPITAL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17.27 | 16.19 | 1.08 (6.25%) | 15.99% |
| An entry @17.27. This is a Buy Stop order right above the resistance zone. | An exit @16.19. This is a Stop Loss order right below the support zone. | The trade has a worst case loss of 1.08 points, which is 6.25%. | For a 1.00% total portfolio risk, you can invest 15.99% of your capital in this trade. |
- The distance between exit and entry is rather small compared to the average daily movement of KSS. Please evaluate whether better entry and exit points can be found.
- The generated setup is based on the nearest support and resistance areas. If you are looking for a more long term trade, probably a wider stop is advisable.
- This trade setup was generated fully automatically and should not be interpreted as trading advice. Always check the related news for upcoming earnings or other events. Make your own analysis and trade at your own responsibility.
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KOHLS CORP / KSS FAQ
What is the ChartMill technical rating of KOHLS CORP (KSS) stock?
ChartMill assigns a technical rating of 9 / 10 to KSS.
Can you provide the trend direction for KOHLS CORP?
The current trend direction for KOHLS CORP (KSS) is Bullish.
Can you provide the RSI signal for KOHLS CORP?
KOHLS CORP (KSS) has an RSI value of 56.762. This indicates that the stock is currently neutral.
Can you provide the MACD signal for KOHLS CORP?
The MACD indicator for KOHLS CORP (KSS) has a value of 0.0831457, indicating a bearish trend.
What is the buy/sell signal for KSS stock?
The buy/sell signal for KOHLS CORP (KSS) is buy as both the short term and long term trends are positive.