Kohl’s Shares Down 24% Test 200-Day Average Ahead of Q4 Results
Kohl’s shares have dropped 24% in 2026 after tapping a 12-month high of $25.22 on Dec. 1 and are now testing support at the 200-day moving average following 12 losses in 13 sessions. Investors expect an 18.9% post-earnings swing when the company reports Q4 results on March 10.
1. Stock's Recent Decline and Technical Test
Kohl’s stock has declined 24% year-to-date after reaching a 12-month high of $25.22 on December 1, slipping in 12 of the last 13 trading days and now testing support at its 200-day moving average.
2. Q4 Earnings Date and Expected Volatility
The retailer will release fourth-quarter earnings on March 10 before market open, and investors anticipate an 18.9% share price swing based on an average post-earnings move of 17.3% over the past eight reports.
3. Short Interest and Options Activity
Short interest totals 26.77 million shares, or 24.7% of the float, while the 10-day call/put volume ratio has climbed to 7.04—above the 98th percentile—indicating heavy call buying, possibly as hedges against bearish positions.