KSS.NYSEKohls CORP

Form 4: Kohl's CFO updates holdings after RSU vesting

Sentiment:

Insider Transaction (Form 4)


Kohl's CFO Jill Timm reported RSU-related share credits and tax withholding, ending with 344,208 shares directly beneficially owned.

Summary

  • On 03/27/2026, Jill Timm (CFO) reported two transactions in Kohl's Corp (KSS) common stock.
  • Acquired 2,206 shares (code A) as dividend equivalent shares on vested restricted stock units (RSUs).
  • Withheld 3,805 shares (code F) at $12.92 to satisfy tax obligations upon RSU vesting.
  • Direct beneficial ownership after the transactions is 344,208 common shares, which includes 139,893 unvested RSUs.
  • Holdings reflected 348,013 shares after the dividend-equivalent credit and 344,208 after tax withholding.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: StockSavvy.ai views this as neutral; the activity reflects standard RSU vesting and tax withholding with no open-market sale or strategic signal.

Positives

  • No open-market sales: shares were withheld solely to cover taxes (code F), an administrative event.
  • Additional 2,206 shares credited via dividend equivalents reflect RSU vesting activity.
  • CFO continues to hold a substantial stake: 344,208 shares directly beneficially owned (including 139,893 unvested RSUs).

Negatives

  • Net share decrease of 1,599 shares on the date due to tax withholding (3,805 withheld vs. 2,206 credited).

Future Outlook

No forward-looking statements or guidance provided.

Management Comments

  • Additional shares represent dividend equivalents on vested restricted stock units.
  • Shares were used to satisfy tax withholding obligations upon vesting of RSUs and corresponding dividend equivalents under the Long-Term Compensation Plan.
  • Current beneficial ownership includes 139,893 unvested restricted stock units.

Industry Context

StockSavvy.ai notes that RSU vesting with share withholding for taxes (Form 4 code F) is a common administrative event across U.S. issuers and generally does not signal a change in executive sentiment.

Comparison to Industry Standards

  • Administrative tax withholding (code F) upon RSU vesting is routine among large U.S. retailers such as Macy's (M) and Nordstrom (JWN), aligning with standard compensation practices.
  • No 10b5-1 trading plan designation for these entries is typical for non-discretionary withholding events tied to compensation cycles.
  • The transaction magnitude is immaterial relative to typical market float and executive ownership levels seen across retail peers.

Stakeholder Impact

  • Administrative nature of the code F withholding suggests minimal signaling impact to shareholders.
  • Executive ownership remains significant, maintaining alignment with shareholder interests.

Key Dates

DateDescription
03/27/2026Transaction date for RSU-related dividend equivalents (+2,206 shares) and tax withholding (-3,805 shares at $12.92).
03/30/2026Form 4 signed by attorney-in-fact Megan E. Glise.

Keywords

Kohl's, KSS, Form 4, insider transaction, restricted stock units, RSU vesting, dividend equivalent, tax withholding, beneficial ownership, Jill Timm, chief financial officer

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