Kohl’s holds dividend at $0.125, offering no fresh capital-return surprise

The payout matches the standing expectation. Kohl’s declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.125 per share, the same amount declared in May 2026, so this is a continuation rather than a change in capital-return policy. (Item 8.01)

There is no dividend increase or cut to reprice. The filing sets the payment for September 23, 2026, to shareholders of record on September 9, 2026. 〔0〕 (Item 8.01) Because the amount and quarterly cadence were already established, the event is best read as confirmation of the existing payout—not a positive surprise.

Net read: routine and neutral. The filing provides modest evidence that Kohl’s is maintaining its current shareholder-return commitment, but it does not change the outlook for earnings, cash flow, or future distributions.