Kohls Corp (KSS): Hedge Fund Ownership & Smart Money Signals (Q1 2026)

Kohls Corp (KSS)

372 + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in KSS. See who's accumulating, reducing, or initiating positions.

Smart Money Signals — KSS

Based on 374 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q

For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds reduced or closed their KSS positions than added to them. Sustained institutional selling is a meaningful warning sign — these are professionals with deep research teams collectively deciding to exit.

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At the ownership peak (99% of max)

99% of all-time peak

374 hedge funds hold KSS right now — the highest count in 3.0 years. When ownership is this concentrated, any bad news can trigger a chain reaction: one big fund sells, others follow. This is a classic 'crowded trade' — high popularity doesn't equal safety.

📶

Steady growth — +10% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q

+34 new funds entered over the past year (+10% YoY). Gradual, steady growth in institutional ownership is generally a healthy signal — not a speculative rush, but consistent conviction. The peak was reached in just 3 quarters from the low — a sharp move.

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Slight buying edge — 53% buying

199 buying173 selling

Last quarter: 199 funds bought or added vs 173 that reduced or exited. It's nearly a 50/50 split — some institutions are convinced, others are taking profits. This mixed picture is normal near price highs.

⚠️

Fewer new buyers each quarter (-29 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter

Funds opening this position for the first time: 64 → 60 → 85 → 56. Each quarter fewer new institutions are entering. This usually means most funds that wanted in are already in — the stock is well-known but the pool of potential new buyers is shrinking.

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67% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 67% conviction (2yr+) ■ 16% medium ■ 17% new

250 out of 374 hedge funds have held KSS for over 2 years without selling. Long-term investors are generally harder to shake out during market stress, creating a stable ownership base that limits the risk of sudden capitulation.

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Buying through price weakness — shares +0%, value -38%

Value

-38%

+0%

Last quarter: funds added +0% more shares while total portfolio value only changed -38%. Institutions were buying while the price was falling — a high-conviction accumulation signal. They're deliberately loading up on the dip.

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Growing discovery — still being found

69 → 64 → 60 → 85 → 56 new funds/Q

New funds entering each quarter: 64 → 60 → 85 → 56. A growing number of institutions are discovering KSS each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.

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Veteran-anchored — 75% veterans vs 18% newcomers

■ 75% veterans ■ 6% 1-2yr ■ 18% new

Entry-cohort mix of 406 holders: 306 (75%) are 2+ year veterans, 26 entered 1–2 years ago, and 74 (18%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.

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Elite ownership — 44% AUM from top-100 funds

44% from top-100 AUM funds

49 of 366 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 44% of total institutional value in KSS. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.

3.6

out of 10

Low Exit Risk

Exit risk score 3.6/10 — low institutional crowding. Ownership is below peak levels, holder base is relatively sticky, and buying momentum is positive.

Methodology note: these Smart Money cards use consecutive 13F disclosure snapshots, not trade-by-trade execution data. "Buying", "selling", "new holders", and "trimmed" refer to quarter-over-quarter changes in reported holders, aggregate shares, or disclosed position values between filings. They are useful for ownership regime analysis and crowding, but they do not imply exact trade timing on the filing date.

Metric	All 13F Filers (2026 Q1)	Prior (2025 Q4)	Change
Funds Holding	372	377	-1.33%
13F Shares	134M	133M	0.48%
Total Value	$1.70B	$2.74B	-38.08%
New Positions	54	85	-31
Increased Positions	134	111	+23
Closed Positions	59	51	+8
Reduced Positions	107	114	-7
Total Calls	18	15	20.0%
Total Puts	22	19	15.79%
PUT/CALL Ratio	1.22	1.27	Bearish

Metric

All 13F Filers (2026 Q1)

Prior (2025 Q4)

Change

Funds Holding

372

377

-1.33%

13F Shares

134M

133M

0.48%

Total Value

$1.70B

$2.74B

-38.08%

New Positions

-31

Increased Positions

134

111

+23

Closed Positions

Reduced Positions

107

114

-7

Total Calls

20.0%

Total Puts

15.79%

PUT/CALL Ratio

1.22

1.27

Bearish

Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

372 + investors

Explore institutional interest and hedge fund ownership dynamics. Analyze portfolio weights, new positions, and conviction trends in KSS. Verified SEC 13F-HR filings.

QUARTER:

FILTER:All New Added To Reduced No Change | Overweight >5%

Top 25 KSS holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
#	Investor	% of Portfolio	Shares	Mkt Value
1	Hestia Capital Management, LLC	3.47%	299,500	$3.9M
2	SummerHaven Investment Management, LLC	0.62%	78,618	$1.0M
3	Ironwood Investment Management LLC	0.61%	112,800	$1.5M
4	Hussman Strategic Advisors, INC.	0.59%	210,000	$2.7M
5	Crawford Fund Management, LLC	0.45%	181,000	$2.3M
6	Bayforest Capital Ltd	0.38%	26,533	$342K
7	Index Technologies Group LLC	0.38%	26,773	$345K
8	Optimize Financial Inc	0.27%	42,383	$547K
9	Nebula Research & Development LLC	0.27%	371,141	$3.1M
10	Hancock Whitney Corp	0.27%	1,156,704	$15.3M
11	Quantum Portfolio Management LLC	0.25%	43,770	$565K
12	Lombard Odier Asset Management (USA) Corp	0.24%	180,000	$2.3M
13	Bridgeway Capital Management, LLC	0.23%	879,912	$11.4M
14	Freestone Grove Partners LP	0.17%	1,904,083	$24.6M
15	PDT Partners, LLC	0.17%	225,767	$2.9M
16	Verdad Advisers, LP	0.16%	11,282	$146K
17	Independent Wealth Network Inc.	0.15%	38,092	$491K
18	Quantbot Technologies LP	0.14%	256,140	$3.3M
19	LGT Fund Management Co Ltd.	0.13%	236,516	$3.1M
20	New Republic Capital, LLC	0.13%	29,018	$378K
21	Trexquant Investment LP	0.13%	1,357,293	$17.5M
22	Saxon Interests, INC.	0.11%	24,414	$315K
23	Beacon Investment Advisors LLC	0.10%	21,142	$273K
24	Virtus Advisers, LLC	0.10%	16,961	$219K
25	Engineers Gate Manager LP	0.10%	624,312	$8.1M

Investor	Ownership History	% of Portfolio	Prev %	Rank	Conviction	Avg Buy Price	13F Score™ 3Y / 7Y	Sell Timing	Shares	Mkt Value	Change	Change %	Source	Quarter	Filed

Frequently Asked Questions — Kohls Corp (KSS)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for KSS?

Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row: For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds reduced or closed their KSS positions than added to them. Sustained institutional selling is a meaningful warning sign — these are professionals with deep research teams collectively deciding to exit.

What is the institutional breadth score for KSS?

Slight buying edge — 53% buying: Last quarter: 199 funds bought or added vs 173 that reduced or exited. It's nearly a 50/50 split — some institutions are convinced, others are taking profits. This mixed picture is normal near price highs.

What is the fund quality score for KSS holders?

Elite ownership — 44% AUM from top-100 funds: 49 of 366 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 44% of total institutional value in KSS. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.

How long have hedge funds held KSS?

67% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 250 out of 374 hedge funds have held KSS for over 2 years without selling. Long-term investors are generally harder to shake out during market stress, creating a stable ownership base that limits the risk of sudden capitulation.

Is it too late to buy Kohls Corp (KSS) following the 2026 Q2 hedge fund 13F filings?

Since the quarter end (June 30, 2026), KSS has gained +9.6% vs -4.5% for XLY. The stock has meaningfully outrun its sector. The trade has partially played out; entry is at a premium to the fund's implied reference.

Where does this institutional ownership data come from?

All holdings data is sourced from SEC Form 13F filings, which institutional investment managers with over $100 million in assets are required to submit quarterly. Data is parsed directly from SEC EDGAR.

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Kohls Corp (KSS)

Smart Money Signals — KSS

Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row

At the ownership peak (99% of max)

Steady growth — +10% more funds vs a year ago

Slight buying edge — 53% buying

Fewer new buyers each quarter (-29 vs last Q)

67% of holders stayed for 2+ years

Buying through price weakness — shares +0%, value -38%

Growing discovery — still being found

Veteran-anchored — 75% veterans vs 18% newcomers

Elite ownership — 44% AUM from top-100 funds

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