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Vanguard Portfolio Management reports 6.32% stake in Kohl's (KSS)

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SCHEDULE 13G

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Vanguard Portfolio Management reported beneficial ownership of 7,096,338 shares of Kohl's Corp Common Stock as of 03/31/2026, representing 6.32% of the class. The filing shows sole dispositive power over 7,096,338 shares and sole voting power for 46,198 shares. The disclosure states these holdings include securities held for Vanguard funds and managed clients and attributes voting/dispositive authority to Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC and affiliated business divisions.

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Insights

Large passive stake reported by Vanguard Portfolio Management (6.32%).

The Schedule 13G shows an institutional investor holding 7,096,338 shares with dispositive authority across funds and managed accounts as of 03/31/2026. The filing follows the standard beneficial‑ownership disclosure format for passive investors.

Future filings may update the percentage or share count; voting power here (46,198 shares) is small relative to dispositive power, reflecting aggregated fund holdings and delegated responsibilities.

Shares beneficially owned 7,096,338 shares as of 03/31/2026
Percent of class 6.32% beneficial ownership percentage
Sole voting power 46,198 shares shares with sole voting power reported
Sole dispositive power 7,096,338 shares shares with sole dispositive power reported
CUSIP 500255104 Kohl's Corp Common Stock identifier
Filing signature date 04/29/2026 signature by Ashley Grim
Schedule 13G regulatory
"Vanguard Portfolio Management 2 | 4 | Citizenship or Place of Organization"
A Schedule 13G is a formal document that investors file with the government when they acquire a large ownership stake in a company, usually for investment purposes rather than control. It helps keep the public informed about who owns significant parts of a company's shares, which can influence how the company is managed and how investors make decisions. Filing this schedule is important for transparency and understanding the ownership landscape of publicly traded companies.
Beneficially owned financial
"Amount beneficially owned: 7096338"
Beneficially owned describes securities or assets where a person has the economic rights and control—such as the right to receive dividends and to direct voting—even if legal title is held in another name. Think of it like having the keys and using a car that’s registered to someone else: you get the benefits and make decisions. Investors care because beneficial ownership reveals who truly controls value and voting power, affecting corporate decisions and takeover dynamics.
Dispositive power regulatory
"Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 7096338"
Dispositive power is the authority to decide the final outcome of an asset, legal claim, contract, or corporate action — in effect the power to dispose of or resolve something. For investors it matters because whoever holds that authority can determine who gets paid, who controls an asset or vote, and how risks and returns are allocated; think of it like holding the key that lets you lock in the winner or loser in a deal.
CUSIP technical
"CUSIP Number(s): 500255104"
A CUSIP is a nine-character alphanumeric code that uniquely identifies a U.S. or Canadian financial security—such as a stock, bond, or fund share—like a Social Security number for an investment. It matters to investors because brokers, exchanges and record-keepers use the CUSIP to match trades, track ownership, settle transactions and pull accurate records, reducing errors and ensuring money and securities go to the right place.





500255104

(CUSIP Number)
03/31/2026

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)


Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:
Rule 13d-1(b)
Rule 13d-1(c)
Rule 13d-1(d)




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SCHEDULE 13G




Comment for Type of Reporting Person: In accordance with SEC Release No. 34-39538 (January 12, 1998), this Schedule 13G reflects the securities beneficially owned, or deemed to be beneficially owned, by Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC and the following affiliates of Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC or business divisions of such affiliates: Vanguard Fiduciary Trust Company and Vanguard Global Advisers, LLC. This Schedule 13G includes securities held by Vanguard funds, or sleeves thereof, over which Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC exercises dispositive power, in addition to securities held by clients over which the affiliates or business divisions of such affiliates indicated above exercise dispositive and/or voting power. This Schedule 13G does not include securities, if any, beneficially owned by other subsidiaries or affiliates of Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC, or business divisions of such subsidiaries whose ownership of securities is disaggregated from that of the reporting business unit in accordance with such release.


SCHEDULE 13G



Vanguard Portfolio Management
Signature:Ashley Grim
Name/Title:Head of Global Fund Administration
Date:04/29/2026

FAQ

What stake does Vanguard Portfolio Management report in Kohl's (KSS)?

Vanguard Portfolio Management reports 7,096,338 shares, representing 6.32% of Kohl's common stock as of 03/31/2026. The filing lists dispositive authority across Vanguard funds and managed accounts but shows limited sole voting power.

Does Vanguard control voting for the Kohl's shares it reports?

Vanguard reports sole voting power for 46,198 shares and sole dispositive power for 7,096,338 shares. This indicates voting authority is small compared with the total shares over which it has disposal authority.

What does 'dispositive power' mean in this Schedule 13G for KSS?

Dispositive power means the ability to direct sales of the shares. Vanguard reports sole dispositive power over 7,096,338 shares, indicating it can direct transactions for those holdings across funds and managed accounts.

What reporting period and signature date appear on the Kohl's 13G filing?

The filing shows an ownership as of 03/31/2026 and is signed by Ashley Grim, Head of Global Fund Administration, dated 04/29/2026. These dates anchor the reported position and the filing signature.

Are the shares reported by Vanguard held on behalf of others?

Yes. The filing states the 7,096,338 shares include securities held by Vanguard funds and managed clients for which Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC or affiliates exercise dispositive power, per the Schedule 13G disclosure.