KSS Kohls Corporation
XNYS
22.16
Delayed
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- 52-Week Range
- $11.38 – $25.22
- YTD
- +3.84%
- IV Rank (30D)
- 28.87
- Straddle Price
- $2.92
- P/C Vol Ratio
- 1.46
- Market Cap
- $2.5B
- Open
- $21.85
- Day Range
- $21.72 – $22.71
- Volume
- 4,373,100
- Prev Close
- $21.74
A blended fair-value estimate combining up to six valuation methods. Each method is weighted by how well it fits the company — DCF down-weights for unprofitable names; DDM only fires for steady dividend payers; comparables down-weight when peer multiples disagree.
- DCF (quality-aware) — projects free cash flow with a horizon that scales to business quality. True compounders (quality 6/6) get 10 years explicit + 10 years fade before terminal; cyclical/struggling names (quality 0-1) get a 5-year terminal cliff. Quality is scored from ROE, gross margin, growth, FCF margin, debt load, and FCF consistency — the same factors that drive market premium for compounders.
- Market-Implied Growth (in Model Inputs) — reverse-DCF that answers "what growth rate is the market pricing in?". Lets you sanity-check the deviation: if implied growth is plausible for the business, the model's bearish flag may be wrong; if implausible, the market may be over-extrapolating.
- DDM (Gordon Growth Dividend Model) — values the stream of future dividends. Only used when trailing yield ≥ 2% and dividend payments are stable — below that the dividend is a token payout and Gordon (which values only the dividend stream) systematically underprices growth names, so those route to DCF + comparables + market anchor instead.
- P/E, EV/EBITDA, P/B, P/S — applies the peer-group median multiple to this company's per-share metric. Peers come from the same set as the "Related symbols" card. Earnings/sales metrics are forward-tilted by the company's recent revenue growth (capped at 25%) so they're comparable to peers' growth-embedded multiples — mimics how analysts use NTM rather than TTM. Per-multiple weights are biased by company quality (e.g. P/B down-weighted for asset-light tech).
- Market Anchor (SMA50) — the 50-day moving average, weighted by recent trading-range stability (tighter Bollinger bands → higher weight). Captures information fundamentals miss (forward consensus, sentiment, supply/demand) — but only when recent trading is steady enough that the market has converged on a view. During wild breakouts or breakdowns the anchor's weight collapses.
- Options Expected (B-L 30d) — the risk-neutral expected stock price at 30-day options expiration, derived from the full implied-volatility surface via Breeden-Litzenberger (second derivative of call price wrt strike → implied PDF, then E[S_T]). Forward-looking, captures all options-implied information (smile, skew, term structure) in one number. Weighted by chain liquidity. SP500-only at present (pre-computed daily). Backtest evidence: adds modest alpha across most bucket × holding combos.
- Blended value — weighted average. Confidence reflects how many methods fired and how tight peer dispersion is.
- Deviation pill — green when blended FV ≥ 10% above current price (undervalued); red when ≥ 10% below; grey otherwise.
| 10-yr Treasury (rf) | 5.15% |
| Beta vs SPY | 1.44 |
| Cost of Equity (CAPM) | 13.05% (VRP-adj) |
| WACC | 8.52% |
| Volatility Risk Premium | +37.0pp (IV − HV30), ERP adj +50bps |
| Effective Tax Rate | 18.7% |
| Rev. Growth (YoY, DCF input) | -1.7% |
| DCF Horizon | 5 years explicit + fade |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $1.0B |
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 6.5% |
| Book / Price | 163.2% — banking bias active (P/B is primary) |
| Gross Margin (TTM) | 41.2% |
| FCF Margin (TTM) | 6.7% |
| Debt / Equity | 0.87 |
| Quality Score | 0/6 — cyclical/struggling (5y DCF) |
| SMA 50 | $18.79 (Market Anchor value) |
| SMA 20 / Bollinger Mid | $20.02 |
| Bollinger Width / SMA20 | 150.8% (drives anchor stability) |
| Net Debt | $2.8B |
| Market Cap | $3B |
| Method | Implied Price | Weight | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| DCF | $102.67 | 21% | |
| DDM (Gordon) | $3.34 | 0% | |
| Peer P/E | $28.82 | 6% | median 12.5× · 5 peers |
| Peer EV/EBITDA | $44.60 | 6% | median 6.1× · 5 peers |
| Peer P/B | $61.12 | 6% | median 1.7× · 5 peers |
| Peer P/S | $70.96 | 6% | median 0.5× · 5 peers |
| Market Anchor (SMA50) | $18.79 | 33% | stability 77% (BB-width) |
| Options Expected (B-L 30d) | $21.77 | 21% | 32 strikes · skew +0.17 |
- Industry (SIC)
- RETAIL-DEPARTMENT STORES (5311) · industry map
- Exchange
- XNYS
- Market Cap
- $2.5B
- Employees
- 84,000
- List Date
- 1992-01-01
- CIK
- 0000885639
- Next Earnings
- 2026-11-24 (Pre-Market)
- EPS Forecast
- ($0.01) (6 est.)
- Headquarters
- Menomonee Falls, WI
- Homepage
- https://www.kohls.com
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.
Each spoke is this symbol's rank within its sector (0–100; the dotted ring marks the sector median at 50). Higher is more constructive for a long. One spoke — News sentiment — is an absolute reading, not a sector rank. Grayed spokes have no data. A fuller shape is a summary, not a recommendation.
| Month | '21 | '22 | '23 | '24 | '25 | '26 | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 13.62% | 20.43% | 31.85% | -8.13% | -5.84% | -18.13% | 5.63% |
| Feb | 28.10% | -6.32% | -15.54% | 6.17% | -12.10% | -8.90% | -1.43% |
| Mar | 4.58% | 6.44% | -14.43% | 5.08% | -27.80% | -16.67% | -7.13% |
| Apr | 0.60% | -4.08% | -7.82% | -18.43% | -18.89% | 10.02% | -6.43% |
| May | -10.24% | -31.42% | -14.71% | -4.93% | 12.76% | -2.05% | -8.43% |
| Jun | -1.15% | -11.22% | 28.13% | -3.61% | 3.92% | 18.93% | 5.83% |
| Jul | -7.90% | 1.60% | 16.12% | -1.05% | 18.34% | 1.62% | 4.79% |
| Aug | 14.27% | -3.63% | -7.31% | -7.71% | 40.35% | -11.34% | 4.11% |
| Sep | -17.89% | -11.35% | -20.70% | 3.94% | -4.71% | 3.59% | -7.85% |
| Oct | -0.06% | 15.02% | 9.41% | -10.77% | 2.84% | 17.12%* | 5.59% |
| Nov | -0.68% | 11.31% | 4.83% | -17.29% | 49.94% | -- | 9.62% |
| Dec | 2.19% | -20.60% | 18.32% | -9.01% | -15.42% | -- | -4.90% |
| Total | 19.09% | -38.12% | 11.19% | -51.17% | 17.24% | -12.93% | -9.12% |
Quick-reference for reading the values below. Indicators combine to confirm a view — no single one is a trade signal on its own.
- SMA 20 / 50 / 200 — price above = uptrend, below = downtrend. SMA 50 crossing SMA 200 is the golden/death cross.
- EMA 12 / 26 — faster-reacting averages; 12 above 26 is short-term bullish.
- MACD — bullish when MACD > signal (green badge), bearish when below. Divergence from price often precedes reversals.
- ADX (14) — trend strength regardless of direction. <20 range, 20–25 weak trend, 25–50 trend, >50 strong trend.
- +DI / −DI — +DI > −DI favors bulls; the reverse favors bears. Read alongside ADX.
- RSI (14) — <30 oversold, >70 overbought. 40–60 is neutral; trending names can stay extreme.
- Stochastic %K / %D — <20 oversold, >80 overbought. %K crossing %D is an early momentum signal.
- Williams %R — inverted scale: <−80 oversold, >−20 overbought.
Oscillators work best in range-bound markets; in strong trends they give premature reversal signals.
- Bollinger Bands — price at upper band = overbought, lower = oversold. Narrow bands (squeeze) often precede expansion.
- OBV — cumulative volume; rising OBV confirms uptrend, falling OBV confirms downtrend. Divergence from price is a warning.
- Vol SMA 20 / Vol ROC — today's volume vs. 20-day average. Positive ROC with price move = conviction.
- ATR / True Range — average daily $ move; sizing and stop-loss reference.
- HV 20 / 30 / 60 — realized (historical) volatility. Compare to IV on the options cards: IV > HV = rich premium.
Confluence matters: trend + momentum + volume agreeing carries far more weight than any single indicator. For how these feed the spread scanner score, see the algorithm docs →
Trend Indicators
Momentum Oscillators
Volume & Volatility
Data Summary
Here is the comprehensive stock analysis report for KSS:
Executive Summary
Overall assessment: BEARISH (confidence level 6/10)
Key drivers: High volatility, negative news sentiment, and mixed technical signals.
Primary risks: Potential earnings miss, regulatory issues, or management changes may exacerbate bearish momentum.
Investment thesis: While Kohl's has shown resilience in the past, its high volatility and recent negative news sentiment may continue to weigh on the stock. However, with a potential mean reversion catalyst, investors should consider position sizing and risk management strategies.
Recent news sentiment impact: The recent news headlines suggest a mixed sentiment environment, which may be contributing to KSS's volatility.
Technical Analysis
Trend direction:
- Short-term (1-4 weeks): BEARISH
- Medium-term (1-3 months): NEUTRAL
- Long-term (3-12 months): BULLISH
Support/resistance levels: The $17.16 SMA 200 and $17.86 lower Bollinger band may serve as support, while the $20.23 upper Bollinger band represents resistance.
Momentum signals:
- RSI interpretation: NEUTRAL (54.10)
- MACD signal: BULLISH (bullish crossover above signal line)
- Bollinger Bands position: MEAN REVERSION
Volume analysis: The volume rate of change is negative, indicating a potential selling pressure. On-Balance Volume (OBV) is also bearish.
News & Sentiment Analysis
Recent headlines summary:
- Three news articles suggest a mix of neutral and negative sentiment, which may be contributing to KSS's volatility.
- Recent earnings beats from retailers have created some uncertainty in the sector.
Sentiment assessment: NEUTRAL
Catalyst identification: Earnings announcements and product launches may provide catalysts for change.
Market narrative: The mixed news sentiment and technical signals suggest a market narrative of caution, with potential mean reversion opportunities.
Risk & Volatility Assessment
Risk assessment:
- Beta interpretation: HIGH RISK (1.72 vs SPY)
- Volatility regime: HIGH VOLATILITY
- Options market signals: IV PREMIUM (121.1% - high volatility), put/call ratio (1.37) indicates bearish sentiment
Downside protection: The $17.16 SMA 200 and $17.86 lower Bollinger band may provide support, while position sizing and risk management strategies are essential.
Market Context & Positioning
Market context:
- Sector performance: Retailers have experienced mixed results, with some strong earnings beats and others disappointing.
- Institutional activity: High volume flow in options suggests institutional interest, but the put/call ratio indicates bearish sentiment.
- Correlation analysis: KSS has a moderate positive correlation (0.28) with the market.
Relative valuation: Kohl's is trading within its historical range, with some potential for mean reversion catalysts.
Key Levels & Action Items
Critical price levels:
- Support: $17.16 SMA 200 and $17.86 lower Bollinger band
- Resistance: $20.23 upper Bollinger band
Breakout/breakdown levels:
- Technical levels that could trigger significant moves: $18.66 EMA 26, $19.04 SMA 20
Time-sensitive catalysts:
- Earnings announcements and product launches may provide catalysts for change.
Risk management: Stop-loss levels and position sizing considerations are essential due to KSS's high volatility.
Please note that this is a comprehensive analysis report, and it does not provide buy or sell advice. It's up to the reader to decide how to use the information provided.
| Earnings Date | Timing | Expected Move | Actual Move | Ratio | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-02-04 | Pre-Market | 4.39% | 5.74% | 1.31x | Exceeded |
| 2021-05-20 | Pre-Market | 7.87% | 10.17% | 1.29x | Exceeded |
| 2021-08-19 | Pre-Market | 8.33% | 7.29% | 0.88x | Within |
| 2021-11-18 | Pre-Market | 8.82% | 10.62% | 1.20x | Exceeded |
| 2022-03-01 | Pre-Market | 8.63% | 2.12% | 0.25x | Within |
| 2022-05-19 | Pre-Market | 19.31% | 4.43% | 0.23x | Within |
| 2022-08-18 | Pre-Market | 10.43% | 7.72% | 0.74x | Within |
| 2022-11-08 | Pre-Market | 5.18% | 7.34% | 1.42x | Exceeded |
| 2023-03-01 | Pre-Market | 9.31% | 1.89% | 0.20x | Within |
| 2023-05-24 | Pre-Market | 10.53% | 7.52% | 0.71x | Within |
| 2023-08-23 | Pre-Market | 11.04% | 5.05% | 0.46x | Within |
| 2023-11-21 | Pre-Market | 13.35% | 8.57% | 0.64x | Within |
| 2024-03-12 | Pre-Market | 12.95% | 6.73% | 0.52x | Within |
| 2024-05-30 | Pre-Market | 10.33% | 22.86% | 2.21x | Exceeded |
| 2024-08-28 | Pre-Market | 13.65% | 0.26% | 0.02x | Within |
| 2024-11-26 | Pre-Market | 13.25% | 17.01% | 1.28x | Exceeded |
| 2025-03-11 | Pre-Market | 15.68% | 24.07% | 1.54x | Exceeded |
| 2025-05-29 | Pre-Market | 15.19% | 0.74% | 0.05x | Within |
| 2025-08-27 | Pre-Market | 17.56% | 24.00% | 1.37x | Exceeded |
| 2025-11-25 | Pre-Market | 23.11% | 42.53% | 1.84x | Exceeded |
| 2026-03-10 | Pre-Market | 17.91% | 1.49% | 0.08x | Within |
| 2026-05-28 | Pre-Market | 14.42% | 20.57% | 1.43x | Exceeded |
| 2026-08-26 | Pre-Market | 15.30% | 1.47% | 0.10x | Within |
Earnings calendar: this week’s reports with expected vs actual moves →
KSS Options Activity & IV Rank
KSS IV rank history, 52-week IV rank and IV percentile →
Volatility Metrics
Options Flow
ATM Options Pricing
Chain Summary
Each spread is ranked by a composite score built in three stages. Full documentation →
score = P(profit) × (credit / spread_width)
P(profit) from short leg delta (1 − |delta|), penalised above 85%. Credit uses mid-price to handle illiquid chains fairly.
RR and BF (30-delta) from the persisted per-symbol skew snapshot — wing strikes picked by real greeks.delta, not a moneyness proxy. Put skew boosts bull puts, penalises bear calls. High butterfly boosts iron condors. Calendars are skew-neutral.
- RSI <40 bullish / >60 bearish
- MACD crossover + histogram trend
- Price vs SMA 50 & SMA 200
- Stochastic %K <20 / >80
- Williams %R <−80 / >−20
- Blended ATR + straddle expected-move penalty
- Bollinger Band signal (+ counter-trend penalty)
- BB width — vol contraction boost for ICs
- IV rank ≥ 75 → strong boost for credit spreads
- IV rank < 25 → penalty (selling cheap vol)
- Min open interest across all legs
- OI < 100 → −0.10 · OI < 500 → −0.05
score = base_score × skew_multiplier × tech_multiplier
Both multipliers are shown per spread. Beta is informational only — ATR already captures realized vol. Full algorithm documentation →
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Estimated net dealer gamma is at the 65th percentile of this name's own daily history, within its typical range. This describes current positioning; it is not a forecast or a trading signal.
Net dealer gamma is an estimate of the aggregate gamma held by options market makers across this name's option chain, weighted by open interest. Dealer positions aren't public, so it uses a standard simplifying assumption: dealers are treated as long the calls and short the puts that are open. Actual dealer books can differ.
Gamma percentile ranks today's estimate against this name's own daily history, from 0% (the lowest reading on record) to 100% (the highest). Raw gamma scales with how much open interest a chain carries, so it isn't comparable across names; the percentile is. The badge marks the bottom 20% as low and the top 20% as high.
Tilts run from −1 to +1 and show how lopsided the estimated dealer exposure is. GEX tilt compares call gamma with put gamma. Vanna tilt describes how the hedge would shift if implied volatility changed, and charm tilt how it would shift with the passage of time.
This card describes estimated positioning and where it sits historically. It is not a forecast of price direction or volatility and not a trading signal. Market-wide view: Dealer positioning screener.
IV(put wing) − IV(ATM), in vol pointsHow much the OTM put trades above (or below) the at-the-money strike. Measures the height of the put-side tail relative to ATM — i.e. how expensive crash insurance is on this name.
- Positive (typical) — wing IV > ATM IV. Standard equity put skew: portfolios bid up crash protection, so OTM puts trade richer than ATM.
- Near zero or negative (unusual) — wing IV ≤ ATM IV. Flat or inverted put side. Common when there's no fear demand, in tightly mean-reverting names, or right after an earnings catalyst clears.
- Percentile vs own 3-yr history: high = wings rich (good time to sell wing premium); low = wings cheap (good time to buy protection).
- Not directional — high or low wings don't predict up or down moves. It's a price tag on tail insurance, not a forecast.
IV(call wing) − IV(put wing), equal delta on each sideWhich side of the smile is the market paying up for? Measures the tilt of the surface — call skew vs put skew at matched deltas.
- Negative (typical) — puts richer than calls. Standard equity behavior: hedging demand makes puts carry a premium. Most large-caps sit in the −1 to −5 vol-point range.
- Strongly negative (< −5 pts) — heavy downside hedging, elevated fear, or an upcoming catalyst (earnings, FDA, macro event). Worth flagging.
- Positive — calls richer than puts. Unusual for equities; signals bullish momentum, short-squeeze positioning, or takeover/M&A speculation.
- Near zero — symmetric surface. Market sees roughly equal up/down risk. Rare for large-caps; more common in commodities and FX.
Wing-vs-ATM tells you how expensive the tails are. Risk Reversal tells you which side is favored. Combined:
- High wing percentile + deeply negative RR → strong put bid; stress or major event priced in. Owning protection costs a premium; selling put premium is dangerous.
- Low wing percentile + near-zero RR → complacency; insurance cheap and balanced. Good environment to add cheap downside hedges.
- Positive RR + elevated wings → call-side fear-of-missing-out; common in squeeze setups. Upside calls expensive, downside puts not bid.
Percentile is the rank of today's reading within ~3 years of this symbol's own history. High percentile = wings are rich relative to history; not a directional signal. Skew is read off the chain in real time, not from CBOE SKEW.
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Risk Metrics
Analysis Details
Data Points: 251
Period: 252 trading days
High volatility - stock moves more than market
| Investor | Value | Share of their portfolio | Rank | Q/Q shares | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citadel Hedge fund Ken Griffin | $38.0M | #822 of 6285 | +461.2% | 13F | |
| Millennium Management Hedge fund Izzy Englander | $16.1M | #1268 of 3716 | -4.9% | 13F | |
| Bridgewater Associates Hedge fund Ray Dalio | $6.2M | #433 of 997 | +210.0% | 13F | |
| Rockefeller Capital Management Family office Rockefeller family | $73K | #3163 of 4729 | -17.7% | 13F |
Hedge funds, activists, holding companies and family offices we track, from their latest 13F (quarter-end value) and Form 4 filings in the last 3 years. Family offices · all institutions
KSS Institutional Ownership (13F)
Latest filings — 2026-09-30Institutional managers with $100M+ AUM file Form 13F-HR quarterly, due 45 days after quarter end. Holdings are reported gross at quarter-end market value — they are a snapshot, not a real-time position.
- Shares — long equity positions in this name, aggregated across share classes.
- Calls / Puts — notional value of long call / put exposure where this ticker is the underlying.
- % of Float — holder's reported shares divided by the latest diluted shares outstanding. Sums above 100% indicate large custodian / prime broker positions where the same shares are reported by multiple filers.
- Custodian badge — filers with more than 5,000 holdings are typically broker-dealers / custodians reporting customer-held shares, not active managers.
Each filer is counted once at its latest 13F-HR filing. New filings are ingested on a weekly cadence.
| # | Filer | Notional Value | % of Total | Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Susquehanna International Group, LLP Custodian | $25.90M | 32.43% | 2026-06-30 |
| 2 | Citadel Advisors LLC Custodian | $11.13M | 13.93% | 2026-06-30 |
| 3 | UBS Group AG Custodian | $8.45M | 10.58% | 2026-06-30 |
| 4 | Jane Street Group, LLC Custodian | $7.95M | 9.96% | 2026-06-30 |
| 5 | Wolverine Trading, LLC Custodian | $7.54M | 9.43% | 2025-09-30 |
| 6 | Squarepoint Ops LLC | $6.78M | 8.49% | 2026-06-30 |
| 7 | Walleye Trading LLC | $5.99M | 7.50% | 2026-06-30 |
| 8 | D. E. Shaw & Co., Inc. Custodian | $2.39M | 2.99% | 2026-06-30 |
| 9 | Walleye Capital LLC | $1.35M | 1.69% | 2026-06-30 |
| 10 | CAPITAL FUND MANAGEMENT S.A. | $834.61K | 1.04% | 2026-06-30 |
| 11 | Millennium Management LLC Custodian | $788.54K | 0.99% | 2026-06-30 |
| 12 | Man Group plc | $265.80K | 0.33% | 2026-06-30 |
| 13 | PEAK6 LLC | $244.54K | 0.31% | 2026-06-30 |
| 14 | HAP TRADING, LLC | $173.30K | 0.22% | 2025-09-30 |
| 15 | Marshall Wace, LLP Custodian | $83.28K | 0.10% | 2026-06-30 |
| # | Filer | Notional Value | % of Total | Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Citadel Advisors LLC Custodian | $27.02M | 28.71% | 2026-06-30 |
| 2 | Susquehanna International Group, LLP Custodian | $22.01M | 23.38% | 2026-06-30 |
| 3 | Jane Street Group, LLC Custodian | $7.90M | 8.40% | 2026-06-30 |
| 4 | Walleye Trading LLC | $7.42M | 7.88% | 2026-06-30 |
| 5 | Squarepoint Ops LLC | $5.27M | 5.60% | 2026-06-30 |
| 6 | Wolverine Trading, LLC Custodian | $5.05M | 5.37% | 2025-09-30 |
| 7 | Crawford Fund Management, LLC | $4.18M | 4.44% | 2026-06-30 |
| 8 | Cubist Systematic Strategies, LLC | $3.84M | 4.08% | 2025-09-30 |
| 9 | D. E. Shaw & Co., Inc. Custodian | $3.55M | 3.78% | 2026-06-30 |
| 10 | Lombard Odier Asset Management (USA) Corp | $3.19M | 3.39% | 2026-06-30 |
| 11 | Walleye Capital LLC | $1.70M | 1.80% | 2026-06-30 |
| 12 | Militia Capital Management LLC | $1.06M | 1.13% | 2026-06-30 |
| 13 | Capula Management Ltd | $795.63K | 0.85% | 2026-06-30 |
| 14 | Millennium Management LLC Custodian | $451.86K | 0.48% | 2026-06-30 |
| 15 | CAPITAL FUND MANAGEMENT S.A. | $271.12K | 0.29% | 2026-06-30 |
| 16 | Man Group plc | $265.80K | 0.28% | 2026-06-30 |
| 17 | Marshall Wace, LLP Custodian | $111.64K | 0.12% | 2026-06-30 |
| 18 | HAP TRADING, LLC | $20.96K | 0.02% | 2025-09-30 |
KSS Insider Trading (Form 4)
Latest: 2026-10-19| Filed | Reporter | Role | Action | Shares | Avg Price | Net $ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-19 | Arianne Parisi | Chief Customer Officer | Award (A) | +8,032 | — | EDGAR | |
| 2026-10-19 | Ryan M. Waymire | Chief Merchandising Officer | Award (A) | +165,105 | — | EDGAR | |
| 2026-10-19 | Elliott Rodgers | Chief Operating Officer | Award (A) | +33,467 | — | EDGAR | |
| 2026-10-15 | Jennifer J. Kent | Chief Legal & Corp Affairs Off | Sell (S) | −22,940 | $22.00 | -$504.7K | EDGAR |
| 2026-09-25 | Steven E. Dee | Chief Technology Officer | Mixed | +32 | $18.27 | -$274 | EDGAR |
| 2026-09-24 | Yael Cosset | Director | Award (A) | +158 | — | EDGAR | |
| 2026-09-24 | Adolfo Villagomez | Director | Award (A) | +99 | — | EDGAR | |
| 2026-09-24 | Robbin Mitchell | Director | Award (A) | +273 | — | EDGAR | |
| 2026-09-24 | H. Charles Floyd | Director | Award (A) | +225 | — | EDGAR | |
| 2026-09-24 | Jonas Prising | Director | Award (A) | +103 | — | EDGAR | |
| 2026-09-24 | Niren Chaudhary | Director | Award (A) | +55 | — | EDGAR | |
| 2026-09-24 | Wendy C. Arlin | Director | Award (A) | +423 | — | EDGAR | |
| 2026-09-16 | Steven E. Dee | Chief Technology Officer | Mixed | −1,899 | $17.17 | -$35.0K | EDGAR |
| 2026-08-18 | Adolfo Villagomez | Director | Award (A) | +1,562 | — | EDGAR | |
| 2026-08-18 | Wendy C. Arlin | Director | Award (A) | +8,850 | — | EDGAR |
KSS Insider Holdings
24 insiders · @ $22.16| # | Insider | Role | Shares | Disclosed Exposure | Lifetime OM Net | Filings | Last Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ashley Buchanan | Chief Executive Officer | 1,766,151 | $39.14M | $0 | 2 | 2025-04-02 |
| 2 | Michael J Bender | Chief Executive Officer | 594,062 | $13.16M | $0 | 30 | 2026-05-19 |
| 3 | Jill Timm | Chief Financial Officer | 422,613 | $9.37M | -$808.8K | 60 | 2026-04-03 |
| 4 | Thomas Kingsbury | Chief Executive Officer | 263,933 | $5.85M | $2.02M | 21 | 2025-04-04 |
| 5 | Christie Raymond | Sr. EVP, Chief Marketing Off. | 261,720 | $5.80M | -$818.5K | 47 | 2026-08-04 |
| 6 | Nicholas D. G. Jones | Chief Merchandising Officer | 253,272 | $5.61M | $0 | 13 | 2026-04-03 |
| 7 | Fred Hand | Sr. EVP, Director of Stores | 252,092 | $5.59M | $0 | 10 | 2026-04-03 |
| 8 | Mari Steinmetz | Sr. EVP, Chief People Officer | 243,172 | $5.39M | -$58.5K | 8 | 2026-07-16 |
| 9 | Jennifer J. Kent | Chief Legal & Corp Affairs Off | 211,512 | $4.69M | -$963.5K | 19 | 2026-10-15 |
| 10 | Ryan M. Waymire | Chief Merchandising Officer | 165,105 | $3.66M | $0 | 1 | 2026-10-19 |
KSS Board & Officers
As of SEC filings through Oct 19, 2026Directors 9
- John E. Schlifske · since Aug 9, 2011
- Jonas Prising · since Aug 17, 2015
- H. Charles Floyd · since Nov 8, 2017
- Michael J Bender · since Jul 15, 2019
- Yael Cosset · since Feb 2, 2020
- Robbin Mitchell · since Feb 17, 2021
- Adolfo Villagomez · since Nov 7, 2023
- Wendy C. Arlin · since Dec 19, 2023
- Niren Chaudhary · since Jul 28, 2026
Officers 10
- Michael J Bender · Chief Executive Officer · listed since Apr 2026
- Jill Timm · Chief Financial Officer · listed since Mar 2023
- Elliott Rodgers · Chief Operating Officer · since Sep 9, 2026
- Christie Raymond · Sr. EVP & Chief Marketing Off. · listed since Mar 2023
- Nicholas D. G. Jones · Chief Merchandising Officer · listed since Mar 2025
- Steven E. Dee · Chief Technology Officer · since Aug 25, 2025
- Mari Steinmetz · Sr. EVP, Chief People Officer · since Feb 27, 2026
- Arianne Parisi · Chief Customer Officer · since Sep 1, 2026
- Ryan M. Waymire · Chief Merchandising Officer · since Sep 28, 2026
- Jennifer J. Kent · Sr.EVP & CLO & Corp. Sec. · listed since Mar 2023
Changes in the last 10 years (63)
| Sep 28, 2026 | Ryan M. Waymire became Chief Merchandising Officer |
| Sep 9, 2026 | Elliott Rodgers became Chief Operating Officer |
| Sep 1, 2026 | Arianne Parisi became Chief Customer Officer |
| Jul 28, 2026 | Niren Chaudhary became a director |
| Apr 3, 2026 | Fred Hand left as Sr. EVP, Director of Stores, per their own SEC filing |
| Apr 1, 2026 | Michael J Bender listed as Chief Executive Officer (previously Interim CEO) in SEC filings |
| Mar 20, 2026 | Fred Hand listed as Sr. EVP, Director of Stores (previously SEVP, Director of Stores) in SEC filings |
| Feb 27, 2026 | Mari Steinmetz became Sr. EVP, Chief People Officer |
| Aug 25, 2025 | Steven E. Dee became Chief Technology Officer |
| May 16, 2025 | Michael J Bender first listed as Interim CEO in an SEC filing |
| May 10, 2025 | The company announced the departure of Thomas Kingsbury from the board in an SEC filing |
| May 5, 2025 | The company announced the departure of Christine McCormick Day from the board in an SEC filing |
| Apr 30, 2025 | The company announced the departure of Ashley Buchanan from the board in an SEC filing |
| Apr 2, 2025 | Siobhan Mc Feeney left as Sr EVP & Chief Tech & Digi Off, per their own SEC filing |
| Mar 27, 2025 | Thomas Kingsbury no longer listed as Chief Executive Officer in SEC filings |
| Mar 27, 2025 | Nicholas D. G. Jones listed as Chief Merchandising Officer (previously Chief Merch. / Digital Officer) in SEC filings |
| Jan 15, 2025 | Ashley Buchanan became a director |
| Jan 15, 2025 | Ashley Buchanan became Chief Executive Officer |
| Jun 18, 2024 | Siobhan Mc Feeney listed as Sr EVP & Chief Tech & Digi Off (previously Sr. EVP & Chief Tech. Officer) in SEC filings |
| Dec 19, 2023 | Wendy C. Arlin became a director |
| Nov 20, 2023 | Fred Hand became SEVP, Director of Stores |
| Nov 17, 2023 | The company announced the departure of David Alves as President & COO in an SEC filing |
| Nov 7, 2023 | The company announced the departure of Peter Boneparth from the board in an SEC filing |
| Nov 7, 2023 | Adolfo Villagomez became a director |
| Mar 29, 2023 | Thomas Kingsbury listed as Chief Executive Officer (previously Interim CEO) in SEC filings |
| Mar 29, 2023 | Jennifer J. Kent listed as Sr.EVP & CLO & Corp. Sec. (previously Chief Legal Officer, Secretary) in SEC filings |
| Mar 28, 2023 | Siobhan Mc Feeney listed as Sr. EVP & Chief Tech. Officer (previously Chief Technology Officer) in SEC filings |
| Mar 28, 2023 | Jill Timm listed as Chief Financial Officer (previously Sr.EVP/Chief Financial Officer) in SEC filings |
| Mar 28, 2023 | Christie Raymond listed as Sr. EVP & Chief Marketing Off. (previously Chief Marketing Officer) in SEC filings |
| Mar 27, 2023 | David Alves became President & COO |
| Mar 20, 2023 | Nicholas D. G. Jones became Chief Merch. / Digital Officer |
| Feb 20, 2023 | Jennifer J. Kent became Chief Legal Officer, Secretary |
| Feb 17, 2023 | The company announced the departure of Stephanie A Streeter from the board in an SEC filing |
| Dec 23, 2022 | Thomas Kingsbury first listed as Interim CEO in an SEC filing |
| Nov 6, 2022 | The company announced the departure of Michelle Gass from the board in an SEC filing |
| Nov 6, 2022 | The company announced the departure of Michelle Gass as Chief Executive Officer in an SEC filing |
| Aug 16, 2022 | Christie Raymond became Chief Marketing Officer |
| Jul 15, 2022 | The company announced the departure of Paul J Gaffney as Sr. Exec. V.P., Ch. Tech. Off. in an SEC filing |
| Jul 15, 2022 | Siobhan Mc Feeney became Chief Technology Officer |
| May 18, 2022 | The company announced the departure of Douglas M. Howe as Chief Merchandising Officer in an SEC filing |
| May 12, 2022 | The company announced the departure of Greg Revelle as Sr. EVP/Chief Marketing Off. in an SEC filing |
| May 11, 2022 | The company announced the departure of Frank V Sica from the board in an SEC filing |
| May 14, 2021 | Thomas Kingsbury no longer listed as Senior Exec. Vice President in SEC filings |
| May 14, 2021 | Thomas Kingsbury first listed as a director in an SEC filing |
| May 14, 2021 | Christine McCormick Day first on file as a director |
| May 12, 2021 | Margaret L Jenkins became a director |
| Feb 17, 2021 | Robbin Mitchell became a director |
| Aug 16, 2020 | Jason J. Kelroy became Sr.EVP,Gen. Counsel,Secretary |
| Feb 2, 2020 | Yael Cosset became a director |
| Nov 1, 2019 | Jill Timm became Sr.EVP/Chief Financial Officer |
| Sep 16, 2019 | Paul J Gaffney became Sr. Exec. V.P., Ch. Tech. Off. |
| Jul 15, 2019 | Michael J Bender became a director |
| Nov 12, 2018 | Marc A. Chini became Sr. EVP/Chief People Officer |
| Sep 27, 2018 | Michelle Gass first listed as a director in an SEC filing |
| Jun 29, 2018 | Sona Chawla listed as President (previously COO & President-elect) in SEC filings |
| Jun 29, 2018 | Michelle Gass listed as Chief Executive Officer (previously CMCO & CEO-elect) in SEC filings |
| May 14, 2018 | Douglas M. Howe became Chief Merchandising Officer |
| Apr 9, 2018 | Ratnakar Lavu became Sr. EVP, Chief Tech Officer |
| Apr 9, 2018 | Greg Revelle became Sr. EVP/Chief Marketing Off. |
| Nov 8, 2017 | H. Charles Floyd became a director |
| Sep 27, 2017 | Sona Chawla listed as COO & President-elect (previously Chief Operating Officer) in SEC filings |
| Sep 27, 2017 | Michelle Gass listed as CMCO & CEO-elect (previously Chief Merch.and Customer Off.) in SEC filings |
| Jul 10, 2017 | Bruce H Besanko became Chief Financial Officer |
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Not reported recently (14)
- Adrianne Shapira · Last reported as a director in an SEC filing dated Apr 4, 2025
- Ashley Buchanan · Last reported as Chief Executive Officer in an SEC filing dated Apr 2, 2025
- Margaret L Jenkins · Last reported as a director in an SEC filing dated Apr 5, 2024
- Marc A. Chini · Last reported as Sr. EVP/Chief People Officer in an SEC filing dated Dec 22, 2023
- Jason J. Kelroy · Last reported as Sr.EVP,Gen. Counsel,Secretary in an SEC filing dated Dec 23, 2022
- Steven A Burd · Last reported as a director in an SEC filing dated Jun 25, 2021
- Stephen E Watson · Last reported as a director in an SEC filing dated Apr 3, 2020
- Sona Chawla · Last reported as President in an SEC filing dated Oct 4, 2019
- Bruce H Besanko · Last reported as Chief Financial Officer in an SEC filing dated Sep 27, 2019
- Ratnakar Lavu · Last reported as Sr. EVP, Chief Tech Officer in an SEC filing dated May 17, 2019
- Ximena G Humrichouse · Last reported as a director in an SEC filing dated Apr 5, 2019
- Richard D Schepp · Last reported as Chief Administrative Officer in an SEC filing dated Sep 28, 2018
- Kevin Mansell · Last reported as a director in an SEC filing dated Apr 3, 2018
- Wesley S McDonald · Last reported as Chief Financial Officer in an SEC filing dated Mar 31, 2017
KSS Proposed Insider Sales (Form 144)
Latest: 2026-10-15What is Form 144? A notice of intent to sell restricted or control stock under Rule 144. Affiliates (officers, directors, 10%+ owners) and holders of restricted shares must file Form 144 when planning to sell more than 5,000 shares or $50,000 in any 3-month rolling window.
How it relates to Form 4: Form 144 is filed before the trade (up to 90 days in advance); Form 4 is filed within 2 business days after the trade executes. Not every Form 144 results in a sale — the filer may cancel or delay. Look for the corresponding Form 4 on the Insider Activity card to confirm a sale actually happened.
10b5-1 plans: Trades made under a pre-scheduled Rule 10b5-1 plan are not discretionary — they execute automatically on dates set months earlier, regardless of news. High 10b5-1 percentages mean less per-filing signal value, though cumulative selling volume still matters.
"Notice value": Aggregate market value the filer wrote into the Form 144 — i.e. the size of the planned sale, not necessarily the executed dollars. An amended notice (Form 144/A) replaces the original it amends, and cancelled notices are dropped, so neither is double-counted above. A filed value that is clearly inconsistent with the share count at the stock's price (a filer typo) shows as a dash and is left out of the totals.
Source & freshness: Sourced from public Form 144 filings. Refreshed daily; new filings typically appear here the morning after they are filed.
| Filed | Filer | Role | Shares | Notice Value | Planned Sale | Broker | Plan | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-15 | Raymond Christie | Officer | 7,503 | $165.1K | 2026-10-15 | Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC | 10b5-1 | EDGAR |
| 2026-10-15 | Kent Jennifer J. | Officer | 18,352 | $403.7K | 2026-10-15 | Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC | 10b5-1 | EDGAR |
| 2026-10-13 | Raymond Christie | Officer | 2,497 | $54.9K | 2026-10-13 | Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC | 10b5-1 | EDGAR |
| 2026-10-13 | Kent Jennifer J. | Officer | 4,588 | $100.9K | 2026-10-13 | Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC | 10b5-1 | EDGAR |
| 2026-08-03 | Kent Jennifer J. | Officer | 22,942 | $458.9K | 2026-08-03 | Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC | 10b5-1 | EDGAR |
| 2026-08-03 | Raymond Christie | Officer | 15,000 | $300.0K | 2026-08-03 | Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC | 10b5-1 | EDGAR |
| 2026-07-16 | Steinmetz Mari | Officer | 53 | $910 | 2026-07-16 | Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC | 10b5-1 | EDGAR |
| 2026-04-15 | Steinmetz Mari | Officer | 351 | $4.7K | 2026-04-15 | Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC | 10b5-1 | EDGAR |
| 2026-04-06 | Steinmetz Mari | Officer | 112 | $1.5K | 2026-04-06 | Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC | 10b5-1 | EDGAR |
| 2026-04-01 | Steinmetz Mari | Officer | 1,847 | $24.0K | 2026-04-01 | Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC | 10b5-1 | EDGAR |
| # | ETF | Provider | Weight | $ Exposure | ETF AUM | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | IJR iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF | iShares (BlackRock) | 0.14% | $146.8M | $103.1B | 2026-10-20 |
| 2 | AVUV Avantis U.S. Small Cap Value ETF | Avantis | 0.41% | $128.3M | $31.4B | 2026-10-20 |
| 3 | VTI Vanguard Morningstar Total Stock Market ETF | Vanguard | 0.00% | $62.9M | — | 2026-09-30 |
| 4 | IWM iShares Russell 2000 ETF | iShares (BlackRock) | 0.08% | $61.8M | $75.1B | 2026-10-20 |
| 5 | DFSV Dimensional US Small Cap Value ETF | Dimensional | 0.17% | $47.2M | — | 2026-10-20 |
| 6 | VB Vanguard Morningstar Small-Cap ETF | Vanguard | 0.03% | $44.8M | — | 2026-09-30 |
| 7 | DFAT Dimensional US Targeted Value ETF | Dimensional | 0.13% | $40.0M | — | 2026-10-20 |
| 8 | VBR Vanguard Morningstar Small-Cap Value ETF | Vanguard | 0.05% | $29.1M | — | 2026-09-30 |
| 9 | RWJ Invesco S&P SmallCap 600 Revenue ETF | Invesco | 1.23% | $24.6M | — | 2026-10-20 |
| 10 | VXF Vanguard Extended Market ETF | Vanguard | 0.03% | $23.5M | — | 2026-09-30 |
| 11 | IWN iShares Russell 2000 Value ETF | iShares (BlackRock) | 0.16% | $22.6M | $13.7B | 2026-10-20 |
| 12 | SPSM State Street® SPDR® Portfolio S&P 600™ Small Cap ETF | SPDR (State Street) | 0.14% | $22.5M | $15.7B | 2026-10-20 |
| 13 | IJS iShares S&P Small-Cap 600 Value ETF | iShares (BlackRock) | 0.27% | $20.5M | $7.6B | 2026-10-20 |
| 14 | DFAS Dimensional US Small Cap ETF | Dimensional | 0.06% | $19.3M | — | 2026-10-20 |
| 15 | XSVM Invesco S&P SmallCap Value with Momentum ETF | Invesco | 2.95% | $17.2M | — | 2026-10-20 |
| 16 | FNDX Schwab Fundamental U.S. Large Company ETF | Nport | 0.06% | $15.3M | — | 2026-05-31 |
| 17 | SLYV State Street® SPDR® S&P 600™ Small Cap Value ETF | SPDR (State Street) | 0.27% | $12.8M | $4.7B | 2026-10-20 |
| 18 | CALF Pacer US Small Cap Cash Cows 100 ETF | Nport | 0.36% | $12.5M | — | 2026-04-30 |
| 19 | VTWO Vanguard Russell 2000 ETF | Vanguard | 0.07% | $12.0M | — | 2026-09-30 |
| 20 | DFAC Dimensional US Core Equity 2 ETF | Dimensional | 0.01% | $10.1M | — | 2026-10-20 |
| 21 | BSVO EA Bridgeway Omni Small-Cap Value ETF | Nport | 0.39% | $9.3M | — | 2026-06-30 |
| 22 | VCR Vanguard Consumer Discretionary ETF | Vanguard | 0.13% | $7.8M | — | 2026-09-30 |
| 23 | SCHA Schwab U.S. Small-Cap ETF | Nport | 0.03% | $7.7M | — | 2026-05-31 |
| 24 | VIOO Vanguard S&P Small-Cap 600 ETF | Vanguard | 0.12% | $7.4M | — | 2026-09-30 |
| 25 | SMLF iShares U.S. Small-Cap Equity Factor ETF | iShares (BlackRock) | 0.16% | $6.7M | $4.2B | 2026-10-20 |
Quarterly filings sourced from SEC 10-Q / 10-K reports. TTM tiles aggregate the most recent four quarters; bars show the last ~12 quarters oldest → newest.
- Revenue — top-line sales. Look for consistent YoY growth; seasonal businesses need same-quarter comparisons (Q4 '24 vs Q4 '23).
- Net Income — bottom-line profit after all expenses. Can be volatile from one-time items; red bars = net loss.
- Diluted EPS — net income per share assuming options/converts are exercised. Direct input to the P/E ratio.
- Operating Cash Flow — cash generated from core operations, before capex and financing. Harder to manipulate than net income; growing OCF is a quality signal.
- Sequential growth — quarter-over-quarter trend. Accelerating bars are a momentum signal.
- YoY growth — compare to the same quarter a year earlier to remove seasonality.
- Quality — OCF should roughly track Net Income over time. Large divergence (net income ≫ OCF) flags accruals risk.
- Margins — scan the bar ratios: Net Income / Revenue tells you margin trend without needing a separate chart.
TTM (trailing-twelve-month) smooths seasonality and is used for the P/E calculation. Filings appear 30–90 days after the period closes.
Quarterly figures (12 quarters)
| Quarter | Period End | Revenue | Net Income | Diluted EPS | Op. Cash Flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 '27 | 2026-08-01 | $3.52B | $151.00M | $1.28 | $552.00M |
| Q1 '27 | 2026-05-02 | $3.17B | $-14.00M | $-0.13 | $-74.00M |
| Q4 '26 | 2026-01-31 | $5.17B | $125.00M | $1.08 | $750.00M |
| Q3 '26 | 2025-11-01 | $3.58B | $8.00M | $0.07 | $124.00M |
| Q2 '26 | 2025-08-02 | $3.55B | $153.00M | $1.35 | $598.00M |
| Q1 '26 | 2025-05-03 | $3.23B | $-15.00M | $-0.13 | $-92.00M |
| Q4 '25 | 2025-02-01 | $5.40B | $48.00M | $0.43 | $596.00M |
| Q3 '25 | 2024-11-02 | $3.71B | $22.00M | $0.20 | $-195.00M |
| Q2 '25 | 2024-08-03 | $3.73B | $66.00M | $0.59 | $254.00M |
| Q1 '25 | 2024-05-04 | $3.38B | $-27.00M | $-0.24 | $-7.00M |
| Q4 '24 | 2024-02-03 | $5.96B | $186.00M | $1.67 | $789.00M |
| Q3 '24 | 2023-10-28 | $4.05B | $59.00M | $0.53 | $151.00M |
Ratios derived from TTM financials and the current market price, sampled daily. History chart shows how expensive the stock is today relative to its own recent past.
- P/E — price / TTM earnings. Rough market rule: 10–15 value, 15–25 market, >30 growth/premium. Negative when earnings are negative.
- P/B — price / book value. Useful for financials and asset-heavy names; meaningless for asset-light software.
- P/S — price / TTM revenue. Useful when earnings are negative or noisy (early-stage growth).
- EV/EBITDA — capital-structure-neutral. <10 cheap, 10–15 reasonable, >20 rich. Good for comparing across leverage profiles.
- EV/Sales — like P/S but accounts for debt + cash. Compare within sector.
- ROE — return on equity. >15% strong, >25% exceptional. Caution: high leverage inflates ROE.
- ROA — return on assets. Leverage-neutral; >5% solid, >10% exceptional.
- Div Yield — annual dividend / price. Compare to 10Y Treasury; sustained yield >6% often signals distress.
- FCF Yield — free cash flow / market cap. >5% is attractive; negative means burning cash.
- Debt/Equity — leverage. <1 conservative, >2 aggressive. Sector-dependent (utilities naturally high, tech low).
- Current Ratio — short-term liquidity. >1.5 comfortable, <1 raises short-term solvency flags.
- Compare current level to the 3-year band: near the high end = relatively expensive; near the low = relatively cheap.
- Multiples expanding while earnings are flat = sentiment-driven rally.
- Multiples compressing while earnings grow = value coming from fundamentals.
Regulatory short-interest reports publish on a bi-weekly settlement cadence; short-volume is reported daily by the trade-reporting facilities. Float is derived from insider-ownership filings.
- Short Interest — total shares currently sold short as of the settlement date. Lags real time by ~8 business days.
- SI % of Float — short interest / free float. The key crowding metric.
- Days to Cover — short interest / avg daily volume. How many full trading days it would take shorts to buy back. High DTC + catalyst = squeeze fuel.
- Short Vol Ratio — today's short-sale volume / total volume. Intraday selling pressure proxy (not the same as short interest).
- Free Float — shares available for public trading (total shares minus insider / restricted).
- Float % — free float / shares outstanding. <50% = tightly held, more prone to squeezes.
- SI % of Float < 5% — typical, no particular signal.
- 5–15% — elevated; watch for catalysts (earnings, guidance, macro).
- 15–30% — heavily shorted; tight-float names in this range have produced notable squeezes historically.
- >30% — extreme; borrow is likely expensive and squeeze risk is material.
- Days to Cover > 5 combined with high SI% amplifies squeeze potential.
- Trend matters more than level. Rapidly rising short interest often precedes negative catalysts or heavy hedging.
- A sudden drop in SI after a rally may indicate a squeeze in progress.
Short interest is reported mid-month and end-of-month; short volume is daily.