Kohl's Corporation (KSS) Options Chain

The options chain displays all available contracts with real-time quotes, Greeks, volume, and open interest for each strike and expiration. It is the primary tool for options trade selection.

Kohl's Corporation (KSS) operates in the Consumer Cyclical sector, specifically the Department Stores industry, with a market capitalization near $1.36B, listed on NYSE, employing roughly 87,000 people, carrying a beta of 1.49 to the broader market. Kohl's Corporation operates as a retail company in the United States. Led by Michael J. Bender, public since 1992-05-19.

Snapshot as of May 14, 2026.

Spot Price
$12.02
Total OI
155.4K
Total Volume
4.7K
Front Expiration
29 days
Second Expiration
35 days
ATM IV
86.3%
Avg Bid/Ask Spread
18.10%

As of May 14, 2026, Kohl's Corporation (KSS) has 155.4K open contracts and 4.7K contracts traded. The nearest expiration is 29 days out, followed by 35 days. ATM implied volatility is 86.3%. Average bid/ask spread across the chain is 18.10%: wider spreads, size positions conservatively. The options chain aggregates every listed strike and expiration, letting traders evaluate skew, term structure, and liquidity in a single view.

How KSS options chain Data Feeds Strategy Selection

Strategy selection on Kohl's Corporation options does not derive from any single metric in isolation. The options chain view above sits inside a broader read: ATM IV currently sits at 86.3% and dealer gamma exposure is negative, so dealer hedging amplifies directional moves. Combine the options chain data here with the volatility-skew surface, dealer-gamma exposure, max-pain level, and upcoming-events calendar to build a positioning thesis. Risk-defined structures (credit spreads, debit spreads, iron condors) are usually safer than naked positions while the regime is uncertain; the data on this page anchors the inputs but does not by itself constitute a trade thesis.

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Frequently asked KSS options chain questions

What does the KSS options chain show right now?
As of May 14, 2026, Kohl's Corporation (KSS) has 155.4K contracts outstanding and 4.7K traded today, with ATM IV of 86.3%. The full chain spans every listed strike and expiration with bid/ask, Greeks, volume, and open interest per contract.
What expirations are available for KSS options?
The nearest expiration is 29 days out, followed by 35 days. Listed expirations typically extend monthly with weeklies between, plus LEAPS one to two years out for liquid names.
How tight are KSS options bid/ask spreads?
Average bid/ask spread across the chain is 18.10%. Wider spreads warrant conservative sizing; mid-market fills are unreliable for retail-size orders.