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Public Sector Pension Investment Board boosted its stake in shares of Kohl's Corporation (NYSE: KSS) by 15.3% during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 437,051 shares of the company's stock after acquiring an additional 58,017 shares during the

Kohl's reported -1.7% comparable store sales in Q3 2025, which was its best result since 2021. It also updated its guidance to -2.5% to -3% comps for the full year, better than initial expectations for -4% to -6% comps. The better-than-expected sales help its operating margins by reducing SG&A as a percentage of revenue.

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Kohl's is initiated at "Buy," positioned as a value rebound play amid macro headwinds and a shifting consumer landscape. KSS demonstrates early signs of turnaround, with comp sales declines improving from -4.2% in Q2 to -1.7% in Q3. Strategic focus on proprietary brands, category assortment, and the Sephora partnership is driving stabilization and selective growth.

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Nisa Investment Advisors LLC lowered its holdings in Kohl's Corporation (NYSE: KSS) by 88.5% in the third quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 3,584 shares of the company's stock after selling 27,456 shares during the period. Nisa Investment Advisors LLC's holdings in

ERO, NU, KSS, FLGT and BODI have been added to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) List on Jan.12, 2026.

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