Rep. Kevin Hern Sells Shares of Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (NYSE:LOW)

Representative Kevin Hern (Republican-Oklahoma) recently sold shares of Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (NYSE:LOW). In a filing disclosed on September 01st, the Representative disclosed that they had sold between $1,001 and $15,000 in Lowe’s Companies stock on August 24th. The trade occurred in the Representative’s “HERN FAMILY FOUNDATION” account.

Representative Kevin Hern also recently made the following trade(s):

• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Marsh & McLennan Companies (NYSE:MRSH) on 8/24/2026.
• Sold $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Medtronic (NYSE:MDT) on 8/24/2026.
• Sold $50,001 – $100,000 in shares of Home Depot (NYSE:HD) on 8/24/2026.
• Sold $50,001 – $100,000 in shares of Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG) on 8/24/2026.
• Sold $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) on 8/21/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Veralto (NYSE:VLTO) on 8/21/2026.
• Sold $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Honeywell Aerospace (NASDAQ:HONA) on 8/19/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Colgate-Palmolive (NYSE:CL) on 8/19/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Biogen (NASDAQ:BIIB) on 8/18/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV (NYSE:BUD) on 8/18/2026.

Lowe’s Companies Stock Up 1.1%

Lowe’s Companies stock opened at $202.09 on Friday. Lowe’s Companies, Inc. has a 52 week low of $199.34 and a 52 week high of $293.06. The company’s 50 day moving average price is $213.80 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $228.09. The stock has a market cap of $113.38 billion, a P/E ratio of 17.08, a P/E/G ratio of 2.66 and a beta of 0.85.

Lowe’s Companies (NYSE:LOW) last released its earnings results on Wednesday, August 19th. The home improvement retailer reported $4.40 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $4.22 by $0.18. The company had revenue of $25.96 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $26.13 billion. Lowe’s Companies had a negative return on equity of 75.67% and a net margin of 7.34%.Lowe’s Companies’s quarterly revenue was up 8.3% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the company posted $4.33 earnings per share. Lowe’s Companies has set its FY 2026 guidance at 12.250-12.250 EPS. On average, equities analysts anticipate that Lowe’s Companies, Inc. will post 12.26 EPS for the current year.

Lowe’s Companies Dividend Announcement

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, November 4th. Shareholders of record on Wednesday, October 21st will be given a dividend of $1.25 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, October 21st. This represents a $5.00 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.5%. Lowe’s Companies’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 42.27%.

Institutional Trading of Lowe’s Companies

A number of large investors have recently bought and sold shares of the company. Anchor Capital Advisors LLC lifted its holdings in Lowe’s Companies by 13.4% during the second quarter. Anchor Capital Advisors LLC now owns 95,564 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock valued at $21,071,000 after purchasing an additional 11,305 shares during the last quarter. Second Line Capital LLC increased its stake in shares of Lowe’s Companies by 43.3% in the second quarter. Second Line Capital LLC now owns 3,590 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock worth $792,000 after purchasing an additional 1,084 shares in the last quarter. Brown Lisle Cummings Inc. raised its position in shares of Lowe’s Companies by 8.2% in the second quarter. Brown Lisle Cummings Inc. now owns 1,528 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock valued at $337,000 after purchasing an additional 116 shares during the period. Principia Wealth Advisory LLC raised its position in shares of Lowe’s Companies by 15.1% in the second quarter. Principia Wealth Advisory LLC now owns 642 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock valued at $142,000 after purchasing an additional 84 shares during the period. Finally, Amundi lifted its stake in shares of Lowe’s Companies by 57.3% during the 2nd quarter. Amundi now owns 2,892,868 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock valued at $637,848,000 after buying an additional 1,053,237 shares in the last quarter. 74.06% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Key Stories Impacting Lowe’s Companies

Here are the key news stories impacting Lowe’s Companies this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Lowe’s Foundation launched the “Building Futures Skilled Trades Coalition,” bringing together NVIDIA, AT&T, Bank of America, General Motors, Carrier, DEWALT and Duke Energy to help train one million skilled-trades workers by 2035. The initiative could strengthen Lowe’s long-term customer and labor pipeline while supporting demand for home-improvement projects. Nvidia Is Now Paying to Train Plumbers, and the Stock That Should Benefit Most Just Hit a 52-Week Low
• Neutral Sentiment: Lowe’s kicked off the second year of its “Earn Your Sunday” NFL campaign, adding Myles Garrett and Jordan Love to its roster of football ambassadors. The marketing effort may increase brand engagement and project-related traffic, but its direct earnings impact is uncertain. Lowe’s Kicks Off Year Two of Earn Your Sunday
• Neutral Sentiment: A comparison of Lowe’s and Home Depot dividends highlighted concerns about dividend coverage and the pace of future increases for at least one retailer. The report could make income-focused investors more cautious, although the provided details do not clearly identify Lowe’s as the company with the weaker coverage. Home Depot vs. Lowe’s: One Dividend Looks Much Stronger Under the Hood
• Negative Sentiment: Mortgage rates reached a one-year high following a global bond-market sell-off. Higher financing costs can reduce housing activity and delay big-ticket renovations, pressuring sales at Lowe’s and Home Depot. Mortgage Rates Just Hit a 1-Year High
• Negative Sentiment: Zacks Research reduced several Lowe’s earnings forecasts, including FY2027 EPS to $12.25 from $12.45, FY2028 to $12.94 from $13.60 and FY2029 to $13.90 from $14.62. Although one later-quarter estimate increased slightly, the broad downward revisions signal weaker expected profit growth and are likely weighing on the stock. Lowe’s Companies Analyst Estimates

Insider Activity at Lowe’s Companies

In other news, EVP Juliette Pryor sold 9,330 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Wednesday, June 17th. The stock was sold at an average price of $224.81, for a total value of $2,097,477.30. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 16,142 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $3,628,883.02. This trade represents a 36.63% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at the SEC website. Also, EVP Janice Dupré sold 14,150 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, June 16th. The stock was sold at an average price of $221.90, for a total value of $3,139,885.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 39,785 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $8,828,291.50. The trade was a 26.24% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. In the last ninety days, insiders sold 25,980 shares of company stock worth $5,796,937. Corporate insiders own 0.29% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of research analysts have issued reports on the company. Craig Hallum upgraded Lowe’s Companies to a “buy” rating in a research note on Tuesday, May 12th. Guggenheim lowered their target price on Lowe’s Companies from $300.00 to $275.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Friday, August 21st. Wells Fargo & Company cut their price target on shares of Lowe’s Companies from $255.00 to $245.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a report on Tuesday, August 11th. Gordon Haskett reduced their price target on shares of Lowe’s Companies from $280.00 to $250.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research report on Thursday, May 21st. Finally, Wolfe Research set a $254.00 price objective on shares of Lowe’s Companies in a report on Thursday, May 21st. Twenty-three research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eleven have issued a Hold rating and two have assigned a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, the stock presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $258.53.

About Representative Hern

Kevin Hern (Republican Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing Oklahoma’s 1st Congressional District. He assumed office on November 13, 2018. His current term ends on January 3, 2027.

Hern (Republican Party) is running for re-election to the U.S. House to represent Oklahoma’s 1st Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election.

Kevin Hern went into business as a McDonald’s franchisee in 1999. He acquired 10 McDonald’s franchises by 2012. He served on the McDonald’s National Leadership Team for 13 years, including the tax policy team, the insurance corporation, and as chairman of the economics team. From 2011 to 2015, he was chairman of the finance committee of the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority.

Lowe’s Companies Company Profile

Lowe’s Companies, Inc is a leading home improvement retailer that operates large-format stores and digital channels serving both do-it-yourself homeowners and professional contractors. The company offers a broad assortment of products including building materials, lumber, appliances, tools and hardware, plumbing and electrical supplies, paint, flooring, kitchen and bath fixtures, outdoor and garden products, and home decor. Lowe’s also provides a range of services such as installation, home improvement financing, tool and equipment rental, and contractor-focused sales programs.

Operations are centered on a nationwide brick-and-mortar store network supported by distribution centers and an e-commerce platform that enables online ordering, delivery and in-store pickup.