Kohls Corporation (KSS)

Consumer Discretionary ยท Retail-Department Stores

Kohls Corporation (KSS) is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, where its shares have traded since January 1, 1992. SentiSense covers Kohls Corporation in the Consumer Discretionary sector, and its Standard Industrial Classification is Retail-Department Stores. The company reports 84,000 employees, and its corporate website is www.kohls.com.

About Kohls Corporation

Kohl's is the second-largest traditional US department store company by sales. It has about 1,150 stores in 49 states and offers moderately priced private-label (31% of 2025 sales) and national brand clothing, shoes, accessories, cosmetics, and home furnishings. Most (about 80%) of its stores are in strip centers. Kohl's also has a large digital sales operation (29% of 2025 sales). Women's apparel is the retailer's largest category, having generated 24% of its 2025 sales. Kohl's is headquartered in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, and was founded in 1962.

Latest reported results

Kohl's Corporation reported revenue of $3.52 billion for Q2 FY2026, down 0.9% from the same period a year earlier.

Institutional ownership

In 13F filings for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, 361 institutions reported holding KSS, with 119.1 million shares worth $2.1 billion in aggregate. The largest reported holders were BlackRock, Vanguard and American Century Companies. Of the 5 largest reported holders, 4 added shares and 1 reduced its position during the quarter.

More on KSS

  • KSS sentiment: whether news and social coverage of Kohls Corporation leans bullish or bearish, and the stories driving it.
  • KSS ownership: all 361 reporting institutions, plus insider and congressional trades.
  • KSS financials: revenue, net income, operating margin and free cash flow through Q2 FY2026.

Frequently asked questions

What does Kohls Corporation do?

Kohl's is the second-largest traditional US department store company by sales. It has about 1,150 stores in 49 states and offers moderately priced private-label (31% of 2025 sales) and national brand clothing, shoes, accessories, cosmetics, and home furnishings.

What sector is KSS in?

SentiSense classifies Kohls Corporation in the Consumer Discretionary sector, and its Standard Industrial Classification is Retail-Department Stores.

Where does KSS stock trade?

Kohls Corporation (KSS) is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, where its shares have traded since January 1, 1992.

How many institutions own KSS?

361 institutions reported a position in KSS in 13F filings for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, worth $2.1 billion in total.