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KOHLS CORP (KSS) Stock Technical Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:KSS - US5002551043 - Common Stock

21.6 USD
+0.18 (+0.84%)
Last: 12/24/2025, 7:42:57 PM
21.48 USD
-0.12 (-0.56%)
After Hours: 12/24/2025, 7:42:57 PM
Technical Rating and Analysis

8

Taking everything into account, KSS scores 8 out of 10 in our technical rating. This is due to a consistent performance in both the short and longer term time frames. Also compared to the overall market, KSS is showing a nice and steady performance.

In the last month KSS has a been trading in the 21.19 - 25.22 range, which is quite wide. It is currently trading near the lows of this range.
Both the short term and long term trends are positive. This is a very positive sign.
KSS is part of the Broadline Retail industry. There are 30 other stocks in this industry. KSS outperforms 89% of them.
KSS is currently trading in the upper part of its 52 week range. The S&P500 Index however is currently trading near a new high, so KSS is lagging the market slightly.
KSS has an average volume of 5114430 traded shares per day. This is a good sign as it is always nice to have a liquid stock.
Looking at the yearly performance, KSS did better than 91% of all other stocks. However, this overall performance is mostly based on the strong move around 4 months ago.
Weekly and Daily overview Charts
KOHLS CORP / KSS Weekly stock chart
KOHLS CORP / KSS Daily stock chart
Setup Rating and Analysis

6

Besides having an excellent technical rating, KSS also presents a decent setup pattern. We see reduced volatility while prices have been consolidating in the most recent period. Very recently a Pocket Pivot signal was observed. This is another positive sign.

  • 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.
Support and Resistance Analysis

15.35

24.96

We found 4 important support areas.

  • A support zone ranging from 21.42 to 21.59. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
  • Support @17.28 from a trend line in the weekly time frame.
  • Support @16.50 from a trend line in the daily time frame.
  • Support @15.51 from a trend line in the daily time frame.

2 important resistance areas can be observed.

  • A resistance zone ranging from 22.55 to 23.07. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in the daily time frame.
  • A resistance zone ranging from 24.38 to 24.71. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
Technical Indicator Signal Analysis

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.

IndicatorValueSignalComment
ChartMill Long Term Trend IndicatorUPPOSITIVEThe long term trend for KSS is up.
ChartMill Short Term Trend IndicatorUPPOSITIVEThe short term trend for KSS is up.
ChartMill Relative Strength91.93POSITIVEKSS has a high relative strength, it outperformed 91.93% off all stocks on the market.
Simple Moving Average/SMA (20)DOWNNEGATIVEThe current price of KSS is below a declining SMA(20).
Simple Moving Average/SMA (50)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of KSS is above the rising SMA(50).
Simple Moving Average/SMA (200)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of KSS is above the rising SMA(200).
Relative Strength Index/RSI (14)51.19NEUTRALThe RSI value for KSS is a neutral value.
Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9)-0.42NEGATIVEThe MACD value suggests KSS has a negative trend.
Stochastics (14,3)10.06OVERSOLDThe low Stochastics value suggests KSS may be oversold.
Average True Range in percent/ATR (20)5.55HIGH VOLATILITYThe high ATR as a percentage value for KSS suggests high volalility.
Average Directional Index/ADX (14)26.11POSITIVEThe high ADX value value for KSS suggests a strong trend.
Chart- and CandleStick Pattern Analysis
Daily CandleStick Patterns
Bullish Engulfing (D)
Bullish Hammer (D)
Bearish Inverted Hammer (D)
Hanging Man (D)
Bullish Harami (D)
Doji (D)
Gravestone Doji (D)
DragonFly Doji (D)
Bearish Engulfing (D)
Bearish Shooting Star (D)
Bearish Harami (D)
Inside Bar (D)
Red Dog Reversal Down (D)
Red Dog Reversal Up (D)
Dark Cloud Cover (D)
Weekly CandleStick Patterns
Bullish Engulfing (W)
Bullish Hammer (W)
Bearish Inverted Hammer (W)
Hanging Man (W)
Bullish Harami (W)
Doji (W)
Gravestone Doji (W)
DragonFly Doji (W)
Bearish Engulfing (W)
Bearish Shooting Star (W)
Bearish Harami (W)
Inside Bar (W)
Dark Cloud Cover (W)
Daily Chart Patterns
Bull Flag
Bear Flag
Ascending Triangle (D)
Descending Triangle (D)
Symmetrical Triangle (D)
Squeeze
Channel (D)
Channel Up (D)
Channel Down (D)
Rising Wedge (D)
Falling Wedge (D)
Double Bottom (D)
Multiple Bottom (D)
Double Top (D)
Multiple Top (D)
Weekly Chart Patterns
Weekly Bull Flag
Weekly Bear Flag
Squeeze Week
Channel (W)
Double Bottom (W)
Multiple Bottom (W)
Double Top (W)
Multiple Top (W)
Example Setup

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.

ENTRYEXITDISTANCECAPITAL
23.0821.411.67 (7.24%)13.82%
An entry @23.08. This is a Buy Stop order right above the resistance zone.An exit @21.41. This is a Stop Loss order right below the support zone.The trade has a worst case loss of 1.67 points, which is 7.24%.For a 1.00% total portfolio risk, you can invest 13.82% of your capital in this trade.

  • 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.
KOHLS CORP / KSS Daily stock chart

KOHLS CORP

NYSE:KSS (12/24/2025, 7:42:57 PM)

After market: 21.48 -0.12 (-0.56%)

21.6

+0.18 (+0.84%)

Chartmill TA Rating
Chartmill Setup Rating
Sector
GICS IndustryBroadline Retail
Performance
% Chg0.84%
1 Week-3.74%
2 Weeks-8.59%
1 Month-3.66%
3 Month33.09%
6 Month155.92%
12 Month50.42%
2 Year-24.69%
3 Year-14.46%
5 Year-46.92%
10 Year-54.65%
15 Year-60.25%
Volatility
ATR(14)1.08
ATR(20)%5.55%
ATR Inc-57.11%
Range Today0.39
ADR(20)1.19
ADR(20)%5.52%
Trend & SMA
ST Trend
LT Trend
SMA(5)
SMA(10)
SMA(20)
SMA(50)
SMA(100)
SMA(200)
Relative Strength & Ranges
CRS91.93
3 months CRS94.42
6 months CRS97.83
Mansfield5.37
10 Day High24.38
10 Day Low21.19
20 Day High25.22
20 Day Low21.19
52 Week High25.22
52 Week Low6.04
CS1 End21.59
CR1 Start22.55
Volume & EV
DER(3)-1.15%
DER(5)0.43%
Volume1.45M
Volume Incr-46.83%
Vol(5)3.73M
Vol(50)5.11M

KOHLS CORP / KSS FAQ

What is the ChartMill technical rating of KOHLS CORP (KSS) stock?

ChartMill assigns a technical rating of 8 / 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 51.1938. 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 -0.416402, 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.