5 Most Shorted Stocks to Buy in 2026

2. Kohl’s Corporation (NYSE:KSS)

Kohl’s Corporation (NYSE:KSS) is one of the 12 Most Shorted Stocks to Buy in 2026. On March 10, the company released its results for the quarter and year ended January 31, 2026, with the company’s quarterly net sales declining 3.9% YoY to $5.0 billion. For Q4 2025, Kohl’s Corporation (NYSE:KSS)’s comparable sales fell by 2.8%, with severe weather conditions responsible for ~70 bps decline in comparable sales. This is because around half of its stores were closed during the winter storms towards January.

Kohl’s Corporation (NYSE:KSS) highlighted that its store sales declined mid-single digits for both Q4 2025 and FY 2025, primarily because of a decline in transactions. For FY 2026, Kohl’s Corporation (NYSE:KSS) expects net sales and comparable sales to be between 2% decline to flat on a YoY basis, operating margins of between 2.8% – 3.4%, and EPS of between $1.00 – $1.60 per share.

After the results, Jefferies reduced its price objective on the company’s stock to $15 from $22, while keeping a “Hold” rating. While the firm believes that the EPS guidance remains achievable, it also expects that the broader market will be hesitant till further execution is visible.

Kohl’s Corporation (NYSE:KSS) operates as an omnichannel retailer, with the company offering apparel, footwear, accessories, beauty products, and home products via stores and its website.