Our Stock of the Week is Kohl’s Corporation (KSS). KSS operates around 1100 retail stores in 49 states in the US, as well as a website.  

While the company has single-digit EPS growth, it is trading at a PE of just 8x. However, the story here is a potential take-over. Several suitors have expressed interest. Canadian Department Store owner Hudson Bay, which is the parent company of Saks Fifth Avenue, is a likely front-runner in what may be a bidding war for the company. Several private equity firms have shown interest as well. KSS has hired Goldman Sachs to lead the sales process. There is speculation that that could be sold in the ‘high 60s’ but could go higher.

The chart pattern is quite attractive, with the current highs around $64 as overhead. It may take some time for a deal to progress, but the chart reflects optimism that something may come soon. It is currently expected that there will be news prior to the annual meeting on May 11.

As always, we would not chase this stock to start the week but will look to accumulate it incrementally as it develops.

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