KSS Option Overview

Kohls Corporation (KSS) options traded 10.77K contracts on Nov 4, 2026, in line with the 20-day average of 10.73K, and calls outnumber puts. 30-day implied volatility was 78.0%, near the middle of its one-year range. Near-term max pain was $24.57, 3.1% below the $25.37 close.

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KSS Options FAQ

How actively are KSS options traded?

7.41K calls and 3.35K puts traded on Nov 4, 2026, 10.77K contracts in total. Open interest was 164.77K contracts. Over the past 30 days, volume averaged 10.45K contracts per day. The KSS option volume chart shows volume by strike and expiration date.

Is KSS implied volatility high right now?

Kohls IV rank is 42, so its 30-day implied volatility of 78.0% is near the middle of its one-year range. Over the past year it ranged from 46.8% on Sep 22, 2026 to 120.5% on May 27, 2026. See the KSS implied volatility history for a longer view.

What is the KSS put/call ratio?

The Kohls put/call volume ratio was 0.45 on Nov 4, 2026, so calls outnumber puts. The put/call open interest ratio was 1.03. The KSS open interest chart shows calls and puts at each strike.

What is KSS max pain this week?

As of the Nov 4, 2026 close, max pain for Kohls options about one week from expiration was $24.57, 3.1% below the $25.37 close. The KSS max pain chart shows it for every expiration date.

What is KSS's expected move over the next week?

Based on 7-day implied volatility of 65.2%, options price a move of about ±$2.29 (±9.0%) over the next week, a range of roughly $23.08 to $27.66 from the Nov 4, 2026 close. The KSS expected move chart shows it for every expiration date.