American Century & Stowers disclose 5.2% stake in Kohl's (KSS)
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
SCHEDULE 13G
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Kohl's Corporation Schedule 13G: American Century Investment Management, American Century Companies and Stowers Institute each report beneficial ownership of 5,821,326 shares of Kohl's common stock, representing 5.2% of the class as of 03/31/2026. The filing lists sole voting and dispositive power for each holder.
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Key Figures
Shares reported (ACIM): 5,821,326 shares
Percent of class (ACIM): 5.2%
Shares reported (ACC): 5,821,326 shares
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4 metrics
Shares reported (ACIM)
5,821,326 shares
Amount beneficially owned by American Century Investment Management as of 03/31/2026
Percent of class (ACIM)
5.2%
Percent of Kohl's common stock represented by 5,821,326 shares as of 03/31/2026
Shares reported (ACC)
5,821,326 shares
Amount beneficially owned by American Century Companies as of 03/31/2026
Shares reported (Stowers)
5,821,326 shares
Amount beneficially owned by Stowers Institute for Medical Research as of 03/31/2026
Key Terms
Schedule 13G, Sole Dispositive Power, Beneficially owned, Percent of class
4 terms
Schedule 13G regulatory
"Schedule 13G listing beneficial ownership and percent of class"
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.
Sole Dispositive Power regulatory
"Sole Dispositive Power 5,821,326.00 8 | Shared Dispositive Power 0.00"
Sole dispositive power is the exclusive legal authority to decide what happens to a security — for example, whether to sell, transfer, or retain shares — without needing anyone else’s permission. Investors care because it signals who truly controls the economic outcome of an investment: like holding the only key to a safe, the holder can realize gains or losses and may trigger regulatory reporting, insider rules, or influence over corporate ownership.
Beneficially owned financial
"Amount beneficially owned: See the response(s) to Item 9 on the attached cover page(s)"
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.
Percent of class market
"5.2 % reported in Item 11 on the cover page"
Percent of class is the portion of a specific category of securities—such as a company’s common shares, preferred shares, or a bond series—that takes part in or approves a corporate action (vote, consent, tender, etc.). Investors watch this number because it reveals how much support or opposition exists within that particular shareholder group; like counting how many members of a club back a proposal, it can determine whether a plan passes or how influence is distributed.
FAQ
What stake did American Century report in Kohl's (KSS)?
American Century reported 5,821,326 shares, or 5.2% of Kohl's common stock. The Schedule 13G shows sole voting and sole dispositive power for that position as of 03/31/2026, filed jointly on 05/01/2026.
Which entities filed the Schedule 13G for KSS?
The filing was made by American Century Investment Management, American Century Companies, and Stowers Institute for Medical Research. All three entities are Delaware organized and consented to the joint filing dated 05/01/2026.
As of what date is the ownership reported for KSS?
Ownership is reported as of 03/31/2026. That date is shown on the cover information and the beneficial ownership counts (5,821,326 shares; 5.2%) in the filing excerpt.
Are these holdings held on behalf of other clients or accounts?
American Century states various clients and institutional accounts may have rights to dividends or sale proceeds. The filing notes no single client advised by ACIM owns more than 5% unless otherwise indicated; beneficiary lists are not required to be provided.