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KOHLS CORP (KSS)

372 + 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
↓ -5
Streak
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Buyers last Q
53%

Smart Money Signals — KSS

Based on 372 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
372 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.
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Steady growth — +9% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+32 new funds entered over the past year (+9% 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

197 buying173 selling
Last quarter: 197 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.
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Fewer new buyers each quarter (-31 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 64 → 60 → 85 → 54. 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 ■ 16% new
250 out of 372 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%
Shares
+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 → 54 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 64 → 60 → 85 → 54. 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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Deep conviction — 76% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 76% veterans ■ 6% 1-2yr ■ 18% new
Of 404 current holders: 306 (76%) have held for over 2 years without selling. These are not momentum buyers — they have lived through drawdowns and stayed. A large veteran base acts as a stabilizing force during selloffs.
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Elite ownership — 46% AUM from top-100 funds

46% from top-100 AUM funds
49 of 372 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 46% 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 Q1, 197 hedge funds were net buyers of KSS (54 opened a new position, 143 added to an existing one), while 173 reduced or exited (114 trimmed, 59 sold completely) — a 53% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. 46% of total institutional value in KSS is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: -5 funds (more exits than new entries). Total institutional holders: 372.

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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Company Profile: KSS

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

Is It Too Late to Buy KOHLS CORP (KSS) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much KSS has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLY) since the 2026 Q1 13F filing. A stock that has barely outrun its sector is still a relatively fresh entry point — the fund's thesis has not yet been priced in by the broader market.

Since Quarter End March 31, 2026 · 71d ago
KSS
+25.3%
XLY
+4.1%

KSS outperformed XLY by +21.2% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 26d ago
KSS
+34.9%
XLY
-2.6%

Since the filing became public, KSS outperformed XLY by +37.5% .

Interpretation: The stock has significantly outperformed its sector benchmark — the original entry opportunity has largely been captured by earlier investors. Learn more →

Smart Money Signal ?
Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

20 top-rated funds 1 high-conviction
Consensus
5.7
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
1.0
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: KSS
372 + Investors

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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

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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:
Top 25 institutional holders of KSS — 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 Quantitative Investment Management, LLC 0.12% 90,731 $1K
23 SAXON INTERESTS, INC. 0.11% 24,414 $315K
24 BEACON INVESTMENT ADVISORS LLC 0.10% 21,142 $273K
25 VIRTUS ADVISERS, LLC 0.10% 16,961 $219K
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: 197 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 — 46% AUM from top-100 funds: 49 of 372 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 46% 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 372 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 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, KSS has moved +34.9% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to -2.6% for the XLY sector ETF — an outperformance of +37.5%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), KSS has gained +25.3% vs +4.1% for XLY. The stock has significantly outperformed its sector benchmark — the original entry opportunity has largely been captured by earlier investors.

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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