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Kohls Corp (KSS)

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

Current Price
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Analyst Target
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Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↓ -6
Streak
2Q ▼
Buyers last Q
48%

Smart Money Signals — KSS

Based on 370 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q2 · updated quarterly

📉

Selling streak — 2 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 2 consecutive quarters, 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.
🏔️

At the ownership peak (98% of max)

98% of all-time peak
370 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 — +7% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+23 new funds entered over the past year (+7% YoY). Gradual, steady growth in institutional ownership is generally a healthy signal — not a speculative rush, but consistent conviction.
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More sellers than buyers — 48% buying

180 buying197 selling
Last quarter: 197 funds reduced or exited vs 180 that bought or added. When more than half of active funds are selling, it's a caution flag — especially if the stock price hasn't moved down yet.
➡️

Steady new buyers — ~61 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 61 → 85 → 57 → 61. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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67% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 67% conviction (2yr+) ■ 16% medium ■ 16% new
249 out of 370 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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Price up while funds trimmed (+35% value, -3% shares)

Value
+35%
Shares
-3%
Last quarter: total value of institutional KSS holdings rose +35% even though funds reduced share count by 3%. The stock price increased enough to offset the selling. Institutions are quietly trimming into price strength — watch for rotation.
📊

Peak discovery — momentum slowing

65 → 61 → 85 → 57 → 61 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 61 → 85 → 57 → 61. KSS is well-known in the hedge fund world, but fresh entries are gradually declining. The explosive phase of institutional discovery is likely behind us.
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Veteran-anchored — 74% veterans vs 18% newcomers

■ 74% veterans ■ 8% 1-2yr ■ 18% new
Entry-cohort mix of 393 holders: 292 (74%) are 2+ year veterans, 32 entered 1–2 years ago, and 69 (18%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 65% AUM from top-100 funds

65% from top-100 AUM funds
54 of 365 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 65% 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.
3.5
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.5/10 — 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.

Institutional Sentiment Summary — KSS

In 2026 Q2, 180 hedge funds were net buyers of KSS (61 opened a new position, 119 added to an existing one), while 197 reduced or exited (130 trimmed, 67 sold completely) — a 48% buyer ratio, indicating roughly balanced activity. Net selling has persisted for two consecutive quarters. 65% of total institutional value in KSS is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: -6 funds (more exits than new entries). Total institutional holders: 370.

Hedge Fund Ownership: KSS

How many hedge funds hold KSS — quarterly history vs. share price
Quarterly hedge fund ownership of KSS vs. share price

Market Analysis: KSS

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Institutional ownership data sourced from SEC EDGAR Form 13F-HR filings.

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Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

12 top-rated funds 1 high-conviction
Consensus
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Hedge Fund Positioning: KSS
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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q2) Prior (2026 Q1) Change
Funds Holding 361 376 -3.99%
13F Shares 128M 134M -4.73%
Total Value $2.17B $1.70B 27.43%
New Positions 60 57 +3
Increased Positions 109 134 -25
Closed Positions 70 59 +11
Reduced Positions 124 107 +17
Total Calls 13 18 -27.78%
Total Puts 15 22 -31.82%
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.15 1.22 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

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Top 25 KSS holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q2 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Hestia Capital Management, LLC 7.08% 301,500 $5.3M
2 SummerHaven Investment Management, LLC 0.75% 78,618 $1.4M
3 Counterpoint Mutual Funds LLC 0.70% 400,259 $7.1M
4 Ironwood Investment Management LLC 0.69% 112,800 $2.0M
5 Crawford Fund Management, LLC 0.64% 236,000 $4.2M
6 Lombard Odier Asset Management (USA) Corp 0.44% 180,000 $3.2M
7 Lotus Technology Management, LP 0.38% 17,348 $307K
8 Index Technologies Group LLC 0.37% 26,361 $467K
9 Michels Family Financial, LLC 0.33% 29,309 $519K
10 Range Financial Group LLC 0.33% 68,613 $1.2M
11 Hancock Whitney Corp 0.33% 1,113,204 $19.7M
12 J. Goldman & Co LP 0.33% 715,880 $12.7M
13 Bridgeway Capital Management, LLC 0.28% 904,912 $16.0M
14 Quantum Portfolio Management LLC 0.28% 43,765 $776K
15 Optimize Financial INC. 0.27% 42,236 $748K
16 Blueshift Asset Management, LLC 0.20% 47,681 $845K
17 Bay Rivers Group 0.19% 31,341 $555K
18 Freestone Grove Partners LP 0.19% 1,630,519 $28.9M
19 Independent Wealth Network Inc. 0.18% 39,709 $704K
20 Sound Capital Solutions LLC 0.18% 42,236 $748K
21 Bayforest Capital Ltd 0.17% 10,480 $186K
22 Saxon Interests, INC. 0.12% 24,646 $437K
23 New Republic Capital, LLC 0.12% 29,028 $514K
24 Beacon Investment Advisors LLC 0.11% 20,078 $356K
25 Dana Investment Advisors, Inc. 0.11% 241,914 $4.3M
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 — 2 quarters in a row: For 2 consecutive quarters, 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?

More sellers than buyers — 48% buying: Last quarter: 197 funds reduced or exited vs 180 that bought or added. When more than half of active funds are selling, it's a caution flag — especially if the stock price hasn't moved down yet.

What is the fund quality score for KSS holders?

Elite ownership — 65% AUM from top-100 funds: 54 of 365 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 65% 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: 249 out of 370 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.

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.

Disclaimer: The information on this page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice, a recommendation, or an offer to buy or sell any security. Institutional holdings data is sourced from SEC Form 13F filings and reflects positions as of the filing date. Past performance of any fund or portfolio is not indicative of future results. 13Foresight is not a registered investment adviser. Always conduct your own due diligence before making investment decisions.

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