Kohl’s Corporation filings document the public-company record for an NYSE-listed omnichannel retailer with common stock trading under KSS. Form 8-K reports cover quarterly earnings releases and presentation materials, Regulation FD disclosures, dividend declarations, debt and balance-sheet references, and officer appointments or retirements.
Proxy materials disclose board elections, committee and governance matters, executive compensation, equity awards and pay-versus-performance information. The filings also identify the company’s Wisconsin corporate status and provide formal disclosure around its retail operations, capital structure, risk language and shareholder voting matters.
KOHLS Corp director Yael Cosset reported two award acquisitions on September 23, 2026: 100 shares of additional restricted stock and 58 additional deferred restricted stock units. Both awards were issued in lieu of the company’s $0.125-per-share dividend payable that day. The restricted stock vests on the same schedule as the underlying restricted stock, while the deferred units will be settled on the same schedule as the underlying deferred restricted stock units.
KOHLS Corp director Niren Chaudhary acquired 55 shares of restricted stock on September 23, 2026, as an award in lieu of the $0.125-per-share dividend issued on all common stock and payable that day. The award vests on the same schedule as the underlying restricted stock. Chaudhary's reported direct holdings following the award were 7,603 shares, including 7,603 unvested shares of restricted stock.
KOHLS Corp (symbol: KSS) is the issuer of record for a Form 4 filing submitted to the SEC. Arlin Wendy C. reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
KOHLS Corp director Wendy C. Arlin received awards of 186 and 237 deferred restricted stock units on September 23, 2026, in lieu of a $0.125-per-share dividend payable that day. The 186-unit award vests and will be settled on the same schedule as the underlying deferred restricted stock units; the 237-unit award will be settled on the same schedule as its underlying deferred restricted stock units. No Rule 10b5-1 plan is reported.
KOHLS Corp (KSS) filed an amended Form 3 for Chief Operating Officer Elliott Rodgers to add a missing Power of Attorney exhibit. The amendment corrects a technical omission from the original insider ownership report and does not report any ownership positions or transactions in KSS securities.
KOHLS Corp (KSS) reported that Chief Technology Officer Steven E. Dee received an award of 139 shares of common stock on September 15, 2026, as additional shares representing dividend equivalents on vested restricted stock units. On the same date, 2,038 shares of common stock were withheld at $17.17 per share to satisfy tax withholding obligations upon vesting of restricted stock units and related dividend equivalents under the Long-Term Compensation Plan. A related footnote states that his holdings include 61,642 unvested restricted stock units, and no Rule 10b5-1 trading plan is reported.
KOHLS Corp (KSS) reported that Chief Operating Officer Rodgers Elliott filed an initial statement of beneficial ownership on Form 3. The filing lists no reportable transactions and no equity or derivative holdings, serving solely to establish Elliott’s status as a reporting person for future ownership disclosures.
Kohl’s Corporation (KSS) reported essentially flat second‑quarter results, with total revenue of $3.52 billion, down 0.9% year over year, and net income of $151 million versus $153 million a year ago. Diluted EPS was $1.28 compared with $1.35.
Net sales declined 0.9% and comparable sales fell 0.9%, but gross margin expanded 305 basis points to 43.0%, largely driven by approximately $150 million of tariff refunds, about $100 million of which reduced cost of merchandise sold. SG&A decreased 0.9% to $1.19 billion and remained 33.8% of revenue. Operating income fell to $261 million from $279 million as last year benefited from a one‑time legal settlement.
Kohl’s strengthened its balance sheet: inventory declined 3% to $2.91 billion, cash and cash equivalents rose to $821 million, and long‑term secured and unsecured senior debt fell to $1.33 billion, aided by $113 million of note repurchases and a $15 million gain on extinguishment of debt. Operating cash flow for the first half was $478 million, down from $506 million. The company maintained a quarterly dividend of $0.125 per share, plans about $350–$400 million of 2026 capital expenditures, and expects to resume share repurchases of roughly $100 million under its $3 billion authorization, while noting ongoing risks from evolving tariff and ESG‑related regulations.
KOHLS Corp (KSS) reported the initial equity holdings of Chief Customer Officer Arianne Parisi on a Form 3. She reports direct beneficial ownership of 101,933 shares of Common Stock, including 85,026 unvested restricted stock units that are part of her equity compensation.
KOHLS Corp (KSS) announced an executive merchandising leadership transition. Chief Merchandising Officer Nick Jones will depart effective October 1, 2026, receiving separation benefits under his March 20, 2023 Executive Compensation Agreement. Ryan M. Waymire accepted appointment as Chief Merchandising Officer effective September 28, 2026, reporting to CEO Michael J. Bender.
Waymire brings 25 years of experience at large retailers including Walmart, Wayfair, FabFitFun, Amazon, and Target, most recently as Senior Vice President of Fashion at Walmart U.S. He will oversee Kohl’s overall merchandise strategy and all merchandising functions. Kohl’s describes itself as a leading omnichannel retailer with more than 1,100 stores in 49 states and online at Kohls.com and through the Kohl’s App.
Kohl’s Corporation (KSS) reported second quarter 2026 results with slightly lower sales but stronger profitability and balance sheet metrics, and raised its full-year outlook. For the quarter ended August 1, 2026, total revenue was $3.52 billion versus $3.55 billion a year earlier, as net and comparable sales each declined 0.9%.
Profitability improved as the gross margin rate rose to 43.0% from 39.9%, aided by approximately $150 million of IEEPA tariff refunds, of which about $100 million reduced cost of merchandise sold. SG&A expense fell slightly to $1.19 billion, remaining 33.8% of revenue. Operating income was $261 million versus $279 million, while net income was $151 million versus $153 million, reflecting prior-year one-time items. GAAP diluted EPS decreased to $1.28 from $1.35, but adjusted diluted EPS increased to $1.28 from $0.56.
Cash and cash equivalents increased to $821 million from $174 million a year earlier, long-term debt declined to $1.33 billion from $1.52 billion, and Kohl’s reported adjusted leverage of 1.8x net debt plus leases to EBITDAR. Operating cash flow for the first six months was $478 million versus $506 million, with free cash flow of $332 million. The company declared a quarterly dividend of $0.125 per share, expects 2026 net and comparable sales to be flat to down 1.5%, guides to 3.5%–4.0% adjusted operating margin and $1.80–$2.40 adjusted diluted EPS, plans $350–$400 million of capex, and is restarting share repurchases of up to $100 million in 2026.