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Kohl's operates about 1,178 department stores in 49 states that sell moderately priced private-label and national brand clothing, shoes, accessories, cosmetics, and home furnishings. Most of these stores are in strip centers. Kohl's also operates a large digital sales business. Women's apparel is Kohl's largest category, having generated 26% of its 2023 sales. The retailer, headquartered in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, opened its first department store in 1962.

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Kohl&#39;s Inc. (NYSE: KSS) is cutting around 10% of its corporate workforce, impacting fewer than 400 roles, after the appointment of new CEO Ashley Buchanan. 

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Kohl's's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KSS#NYSE">KSS</a>) short percent of float has fallen 3.72% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 43.34 million shares sold short, which is 54.34% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 6.71 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>Kohl's Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1739473218_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Kohl's has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Kohl's's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Kohl's's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 7.44%, which means the company has more short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
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Walmart Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMT#NYSE">WMT</a>)&nbsp;downsized its workforce by hundreds and urged its employees to move to <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/walmart" rel="noreferrer noopener">central offices in</a> Arkansas or California.
The retail giant told its Hoboken, New Jersey, and other smaller office employees to relocate to its headquarters in Bentonville, Arkansas, or Sunnyvale, California, Bloomberg <a target="_blank" href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-02-04/walmart-to-cut-hundreds-of-jobs-relocate-staff-to-main-hubs?sref=TBDibEcD" rel="noreferrer noopener">cited</a> from a memo.
Walmart&#8217;s Donna Morris said the move aimed to consolidate its corporate footprint.
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Walmart is also shutting down its Charlotte, North Carolina office, slashing corporate roles.
Last year, Walmart asked employees in Dallas, Atlanta, and Toronto&nbsp;to move to more prominent hubs, with most going to the main office in Bentonville.
Walmart has begun opening its campus in Bentonville and will have new office spaces in Sunnyvale and Bellevue, Washington, in 2025.
Recently, Walmart raised <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/25/01/43162437/walmart-boosts-regional-manager-pay-as-retailers-struggle-to-find-leaders" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">bonus and stock awards</a> for regional store managers as it struggled to fill&nbsp;managerial roles at&nbsp;retailers and restaurants.
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Recent reports indicated that the e-commerce retailer Amazon.Com Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) is closing down its brick-and-mortar stores as they have failed to yield returns. 
Since early 2023, it has reduced its Amazon Go stores by about half to 16 stores in four states and is licensing its &#8220;Just Walk Out&#8221; technology to other retailers instead, the Wall Street Journal <a href="https://www.wsj.com/business/retail/amazon-king-of-online-retail-cant-seem-to-make-its-physical-stores-work-d405f9e7" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">reports</a>. It has also shut down dozens of its other branded retail stores lately.
Kohl&#8217;s Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KSS#NYSE">KSS</a>) recently laid off 10% of its employees, equivalent <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/43302681/kohls-slashes-10-corporate-jobs-after-management-changes" rel="noreferrer noopener">to 400 employees</a>, shortly after Ashley Buchanan took charge as the new CEO. The downsizing coincided with its plans to shut down its San Bernardino E-commerce Fulfillment Center (EFC)&nbsp;in May. The company&#8217;s third-quarter print and fiscal outlook disappointed the Street.
Recently, Walmart Canada <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/01/43395171/walmart-canada-to-invest-about-3-8-billion-over-five-years" rel="noreferrer noopener">committed $6.5 billion</a> to its&nbsp;operations over the next five years, including launching five new Supercentres by 2027, shortly after Amazon announced withdrawing its operations in Quebec.
Walmart stock surged over 79% in the last 12 months. Last December, Jim Cramer&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/long-ideas/24/12/42616196/jim-cramer-likes-walmart-recommends-buying-this-very-very-good-financial-stock" rel="noreferrer noopener">said he liked</a>&nbsp;Walmart amid reports indicating that the retailer provides body cameras to store-level employees across the U.S. under a pilot&nbsp;program.
Price Action: WMT stock is up 1.25% at $102.23 at the last check on Wednesday.
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In the last three months, 7 analysts have published ratings on Kohl's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KSS#NYSE">KSS</a>), offering a diverse range of perspectives from bullish to bearish.
The table below provides a concise overview of recent ratings by analysts, offering insights into the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and drawing comparisons with the preceding months for a holistic perspective.
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<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
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</thead>
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<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">6</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts have recently evaluated Kohl's and provided 12-month price targets. The average target is $17.14, accompanied by a high estimate of $25.00 and a low estimate of $12.00. This current average has decreased by 17.83% from the previous average price target of $20.86. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1738670453_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Decoding Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Look</h2>
The analysis of recent analyst actions sheds light on the perception of Kohl's by financial experts. The following summary presents key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
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<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
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<tr>
<td>Randal Konik</td>
<td>Jefferies</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$12.00</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Paul Lejuez</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$14.00</td>
<td>$18.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Oliver Chen</td>
<td>TD Cowen</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$16.00</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mark Altschwager</td>
<td>Baird</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$18.00</td>
<td>$25.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dana Telsey</td>
<td>Telsey Advisory Group</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Market Perform</td>
<td>$17.00</td>
<td>$23.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Robert Drbul</td>
<td>Guggenheim</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$25.00</td>
<td>$26.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Paul Lejuez</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$18.00</td>
<td>$19.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts frequently update their recommendations based on evolving market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to Kohl's. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Delving into assessments, analysts assign qualitative values, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings communicate expectations for the relative performance of Kohl's compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts explore the dynamics of price targets, providing estimates for the future value of Kohl's's stock. This examination reveals shifts in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Navigating through these analyst evaluations alongside other financial indicators can contribute to a holistic understanding of Kohl's's market standing. Stay informed and make data-driven decisions with our Ratings Table.
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<h2>Delving into Kohl's's Background</h2>
Kohl's operates about 1,178 department stores in 49 states that sell moderately priced private-label and national brand clothing, shoes, accessories, cosmetics, and home furnishings. Most of these stores are in strip centers. Kohl's also operates a large digital sales business. Women's apparel is Kohl's largest category, having generated 26% of its 2023 sales. The retailer, headquartered in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, opened its first department store in 1962.
<h3>Kohl's: A Financial Overview</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: The company's market capitalization is below the industry average, suggesting that it is relatively smaller compared to peers. This could be due to various factors, including perceived growth potential or operational scale.
Decline in Revenue: Over the 3 months period, Kohl's faced challenges, resulting in a decline of approximately -8.49% in revenue growth as of 31 October, 2024. This signifies a reduction in the company's top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Consumer Discretionary sector, the company faces challenges, achieving a growth rate lower than the average among peers.
Net Margin: Kohl's's net margin is below industry averages, indicating potential challenges in maintaining strong profitability. With a net margin of 0.59%, the company may face hurdles in effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): The company's ROE is below industry benchmarks, signaling potential difficulties in efficiently using equity capital. With an ROE of 0.58%, the company may need to address challenges in generating satisfactory returns for shareholders.
Return on Assets (ROA): Kohl's's ROA falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of 0.15%, the company may face hurdles in generating optimal returns from its assets.
Debt Management: With a high debt-to-equity ratio of 2.05, Kohl's faces challenges in effectively managing its debt levels, indicating potential financial strain.
<h2>Understanding the Relevance of Analyst Ratings</h2>
Benzinga tracks 150 analyst firms and reports on their stock expectations. Analysts typically arrive at their conclusions by predicting how much money a company will make in the future, usually the upcoming five years, and how risky or predictable that company's revenue streams are.
Analysts attend company conference calls and meetings, research company financial statements, and communicate with insiders to publish their ratings on stocks. Analysts typically rate each stock once per quarter or whenever the company has a major update.
In addition to their assessments, some analysts extend their insights by offering predictions for key metrics such as earnings, revenue, and growth estimates. This supplementary information provides further guidance for traders. It is crucial to recognize that, despite their specialization, analysts are human and can only provide forecasts based on their beliefs.
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Demystifying Kohl's: Insights From 7 Analyst Reviews

Jefferies analyst Randal Konik maintains Kohl's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KSS#NYSE">KSS</a>) with a Hold and lowers the price target from $15 to $12.

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Department store retail chain Kohl's Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KSS#NYSE">KSS</a>) is reducing its corporate staff by about 10%, following the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/11/b42175779/kohls-announces-ceo-transition-process">appointment of a new CEO</a>. 
The move affects fewer than 400 positions, with more than half of the reductions coming from unfilled roles. The remainder of the cuts will be from positions located at the company's headquarters in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin.
The move comes after the company appointed retail industry veteran Ashley Buchanan as the new CEO, effective January 15, 2025. 
Buchanan had served as CEO of Michaels Companies since 2020. Buchanan also held various senior leadership positions at Walmart Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMT#NYSE">WMT</a>) and Sam&#8217;s Club over his 13-year tenure.
Kohl&#8217;s intends to close its San Bernardino E-commerce Fulfillment Center (EFC) when its lease expires in May. The company will also shutter <a href="https://cinnamon-lizard-79yg.squarespace.com/news/kohls-announces-select-real-estate-changes">27 underperforming stores by April</a>.
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In 2023, the retailer employed a total of 96,000 people, comprising 36,000 full-time and 60,000 part-time staff. These recent layoffs are aimed at enhancing the company&#8217;s efficiency, reported the <a href="https://www.wsj.com/business/retail/kohls-cuts-10-of-its-corporate-workforce-1b64cd28?mod=lead_feature_below_a_pos2">Wall Street Journal.</a>
The job cuts come in as the company struggles to boost its revenue. In third-quarter of FY24, Kohl&#8217;s reported a net sales decline of&nbsp;8.8% year-over-year (Y/Y) to&nbsp;$3.507 billion, missing the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/11/42188915/kohls-q3-misses-the-mark-weak-sales-and-ceo-shake-up-send-shares-down">consensus of $3.638 billion</a>. 
Comparable sales for the quarter decreased&nbsp;9.3% and an earning of 20 cents which also came under the street view.
The company's former CEO, Tom Kingsbury acknowledged that sales in core businesses such as apparel and footwear sectors remained weak even as the company gained with categories including Sephora, home décor, and gifting.
Additionally, the retailer also slashed its outlook for FY24 sales from a decline of (4)% &#8211; (6)% to (7)% – (8)%. comparable sales is also expected to decline (6%) &#8211; (7%).
Price Action: Kohl&#8217;s shares are trading higher by 0.44% at $13.62 in premarket at the last check Wednesday.
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Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders will search for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges heavily from its normal worth. High amounts of trading activity could push option prices to exaggerated or underestimated levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Consumer Discretionary sector: 
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<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
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<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$405.00</td>
<td>$37.6K</td>
<td>34.4K</td>
<td>33.1K</td>
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<td>SHCO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$7.50</td>
<td>$39.9K</td>
<td>3.6K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
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<td>TPR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/18/26</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$335.1K</td>
<td>1.8K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
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<td>NIO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$4.00</td>
<td>$33.3K</td>
<td>32.3K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
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<td>LVS</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/24/25</td>
<td>$51.00</td>
<td>$288.0K</td>
<td>824</td>
<td>743</td>
</tr>
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<td>KSS</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$17.50</td>
<td>$282.5K</td>
<td>245</td>
<td>502</td>
</tr>
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<td>URBN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$56.00</td>
<td>$49.5K</td>
<td>797</td>
<td>501</td>
</tr>
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<td>CVNA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/24/25</td>
<td>$215.00</td>
<td>$84.1K</td>
<td>6.0K</td>
<td>355</td>
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<td>AMZN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$57.8K</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
<td>123</td>
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<td>MELI</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$1700.00</td>
<td>$30.1K</td>
<td>172</td>
<td>111</td>
</tr>
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These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• For TSLA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 3 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 36 contract(s) at a $405.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 5 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $37.6K, with a price of $1045.0 per contract. There were 34469 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 33100 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding SHCO (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SHCO#NYSE">SHCO</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 3 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 1000 contract(s) at a $7.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 19 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $39.9K, with a price of $40.0 per contract. There were 3658 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1488 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding TPR (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TPR#NYSE">TPR</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 520 day(s) on June 18, 2026. Parties traded 196 contract(s) at a $60.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 35 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $335.1K, with a price of $1710.0 per contract. There were 1800 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1225 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding NIO (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NIO#NYSE">NIO</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 38 day(s) on February 21, 2025. Parties traded 900 contract(s) at a $4.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 13 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $33.3K, with a price of $37.0 per contract. There were 32335 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1125 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For LVS (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LVS#NYSE">LVS</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 10 day(s) on January 24, 2025. This event was a transfer of 467 contract(s) at a $51.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 11 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $288.0K, with a price of $619.0 per contract. There were 824 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 743 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For KSS (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KSS#NYSE">KSS</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 248 day(s) on September 19, 2025. This event was a transfer of 500 contract(s) at a $17.50 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $282.5K, with a price of $565.0 per contract. There were 245 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 502 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding URBN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/URBN#NASDAQ">URBN</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 3 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 500 contract(s) at a $56.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $49.5K, with a price of $98.0 per contract. There were 797 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 501 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For CVNA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVNA#NYSE">CVNA</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 10 day(s) on January 24, 2025. This event was a transfer of 679 contract(s) at a $215.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $84.1K, with a price of $124.0 per contract. There were 6075 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 355 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AMZN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 122 day(s) on May 16, 2025. Parties traded 20 contract(s) at a $200.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $57.8K, with a price of $2890.0 per contract. There were 1503 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 123 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MELI (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MELI#NASDAQ">MELI</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be neutral, expiring in 3 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 50 contract(s) at a $1700.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 5 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $30.1K, with a price of $603.0 per contract. There were 172 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 111 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more about unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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Kohl's's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KSS#NYSE">KSS</a>) short percent of float has risen 22.14% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 50.74 million shares sold short, which is 63.72% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 4.7 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>Kohl's Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1736264718_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Kohl's has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Kohl's's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Kohl's's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 7.88%, which means the company has more short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
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<li>Dividend Yield: 13.47%</li>
<li>Guggenheim analyst Robert Drbul downgraded the stock from Buy to Neutral on Dec. 2. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 66%.</li>
<li>Citigroup analyst Paul Lejuez maintained a Neutral rating and cut the price target from $18 to $14 on Nov. 27. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 66%.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Kohl&#8217;s Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KSS#NYSE">KSS</a>)</h3>
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<li>Guggenheim analyst Robert Drbul downgraded the stock from Buy to Neutral on Dec. 2. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 67%.</li>
<li>Citigroup analyst Paul Lejuez maintained a Neutral rating and cut the price target from $18 to $14 on Nov. 27. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 64%.</li>
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<li>JP Morgan analyst John Ivankoe maintained a Neutral rating and cut the price target from $19 to $14 on Nov. 12. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 71%.</li>
<li>Raymond James analyst Brian Vaccaro downgraded the stock from Outperform to Market Perform on Nov. 11. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 81%.</li>
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<li>Wells Fargo analyst Ike Boruchow maintained an Equal-Weight rating and cut the price target from $72 to $65 on Oct. 28. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 76%.</li>
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It&#8217;s no secret Macy&#8217;s Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/M#NYSE">M</a>) had <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/11/42166888/stock-of-the-day-accounting-fraud-at-macys">its fair share</a> of challenges in the last decade. Activist investor Barington Capital issued a press release on Monday urging the 166-year-old department store company to focus on its real estate portfolio while repurchasing shares.
The Press Release: Barington and Thor Equities&#8217;s letter <a href="https://img1.wsimg.com/blobby/go/23431eee-32b7-41bf-b572-6a3046271716/downloads/91b86c05-ef62-4e67-bab1-953e566d224c/Macy_s%2C%20Inc.%20-%20Press%20Release%20-%20December%209%2C%20202.pdf?ver=1733745550886">asks</a> Macy&#8217;s to form a separate real estate subsidiary to &#8220;optimize the value&#8221; of its holdings.
Barington and Thor estimate Macy&#8217;s real estate to be worth between $5 billion and $9 billion. The current market capitalization of the company is $4.64 billion.
&#8220;We invested in Macy's because we believe the shares are mispriced relative to the upside potential we see in management's new strategic plan and the compelling value of the Company's owned real estate assets,&#8221; Barington chairman James Mitarotonda said. &#8220;However, we are concerned with Macy's large capital expenditure programs.&#8221;
Mitarotonda says Macy&#8217;s should use its excess cash to return capital to shareholders instead of capital expenditures.
Why it Matters: Barington owns 650,000 shares of Macy&#8217;s according to its most recent 13F filing, representing around 10% of its portfolio. Macy&#8217;s has over 270 million shares outstanding.
Many analysts and shareholders have identified the New York-based company&#8217;s value to be derived mostly from <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/m-a/23/12/36169920/investor-group-pitches-5-8-billion-acquisition-proposal-for-macys">the underlying value</a> of its valuable real estate. Macy&#8217;s is commonly seen as a buy-out candidate for its real estate assets.
The department store operating model has struggled in recent years as e-commerce has risen in popularity.
Competitor Kohls Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KSS#NYSE">KSS</a>) has faced similar pressure to focus on the value of its real estate. The board of directors of the Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin-based company rejected a $53-per-share takeover bid in 2022. Its shares are now trading at $15.26, down nearly 50% since rejecting the offer.
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Kohl's's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KSS#NYSE">KSS</a>) short percent of float has risen 7.22% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 38.05 million shares sold short, which is 47.79% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 5.28 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>Kohl's Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1733318122_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Kohl's has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Kohl's's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Kohl's's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 8.43%, which means the company has more short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

How Is The Market Feeling About Kohl's?

Top Wall Street analysts changed their outlook on these top names. For a complete view of all analyst rating changes, including upgrades and downgrades, please see our <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">analyst ratings page</a>.
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<li>Morgan Stanley analyst Patrick Wood downgraded the rating for Glaukos Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GKOS#NYSE">GKOS</a>) from Equal-Weight to Underweight and announced a $120 price target. Glaukos shares closed at $143.65 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/GKOS/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>TD Cowen analyst Andrew Kligerman downgraded Markel Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MKL#NYSE">MKL</a>) from Buy to Hold and lowered the price target from $1,986 to $1,836. Markel Group shares closed at $1,782.92 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/PNW/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>Guggenheim analyst Robert Drbul downgraded the rating for Kohl&#8217;s Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KSS#NYSE">KSS</a>) from Buy to Neutral. Kohl&#8217;s shares closed at $14.97 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/KSS/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Goldman Sachs analyst Will Nance downgraded Toast, Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TOST#NYSE">TOST</a>) from Buy to Neutral but raised the price target from $34 to $45. Toast shares closed at $43.54 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/TOST/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Chardan Capital analyst Daniil Gataulin downgraded Outlook Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OTLK#NASDAQ">OTLK</a>) from Buy to Neutral. Outlook Therapeutics shares closed at $2.05 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/OTLK/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
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Considering buying KSS stock? Here&#8217;s what analysts think: 
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This Kohl's Analyst Is No Longer Bullish; Here Are Top 5 Downgrades For Monday

Guggenheim analyst Robert Drbul downgrades Kohl's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KSS#NYSE">KSS</a>) from Buy to Neutral.

Guggenheim Downgrades Kohl's to Neutral

Citigroup analyst Paul Lejuez maintains Kohl's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KSS#NYSE">KSS</a>) with a Neutral and lowers the price target from $18 to $14.

Citigroup Maintains Neutral on Kohl's, Lowers Price Target to $14

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