Lowe’s Companies (NYSE:LOW) Stock Sold by Rep. Kevin Hern

Representative Kevin Hern (Republican-Oklahoma) recently sold shares of Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (NYSE:LOW). In a filing disclosed on October 13th, the Representative disclosed that they had sold between $1,001 and $15,000 in Lowe’s Companies stock on September 17th. The trade occurred in the Representative’s “HERN FAMILY REVOCABLE TRUST” account.

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

• Sold $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of NextEra Energy (NYSE:NEE) on 10/2/2026.
• Sold $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Lockheed Martin (NYSE:LMT) on 9/23/2026.
• Sold $50,001 – $100,000 in shares of Devon Energy (NYSE:DVN) on 9/23/2026.
• Sold $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Devon Energy (NYSE:DVN) on 9/23/2026.
• Sold $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Starbucks (NASDAQ:SBUX) on 9/23/2026.
• Sold $50,001 – $100,000 in shares of Marsh & McLennan Companies (NYSE:MRSH) on 9/23/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Home Depot (NYSE:HD) on 9/23/2026.
• Sold $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE:UNH) on 9/23/2026.
• Sold $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Chevron (NYSE:CVX) on 9/23/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Chubb (NYSE:CB) on 9/23/2026.

Lowe’s Companies Trading Down 0.2%

Shares of LOW opened at $188.36 on Thursday. Lowe’s Companies, Inc. has a 12 month low of $178.45 and a 12 month high of $293.06. The firm’s 50 day moving average is $200.41 and its 200-day moving average is $215.19. The stock has a market capitalization of $105.68 billion, a PE ratio of 15.92, a P/E/G ratio of 1.58 and a beta of 0.89.

Lowe’s Companies (NYSE:LOW) last issued its quarterly 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. Lowe’s Companies had a negative return on equity of 75.67% and a net margin of 7.34%. The business had revenue of $25.96 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $26.13 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the company posted $4.33 earnings per share. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 8.3% compared to the same quarter last year. Lowe’s Companies has set its FY 2026 guidance at 12.250-12.250 EPS. Equities research analysts predict that Lowe’s Companies, Inc. will post 12.26 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Lowe’s Companies Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, November 4th. Stockholders of record on Wednesday, October 21st will be issued 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 2.7%. Lowe’s Companies’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 42.27%.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Lowe’s Companies

A number of large investors have recently modified their holdings of LOW. Sankala Group LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Lowe’s Companies during the fourth quarter valued at about $33,000. Markowski Investments acquired a new position in shares of Lowe’s Companies in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $33,000. IAG Wealth Partners LLC lifted its holdings in shares of Lowe’s Companies by 178.6% in the 1st quarter. IAG Wealth Partners LLC now owns 156 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock worth $37,000 after acquiring an additional 100 shares during the last quarter. Miller Global Investments LLC acquired a new position in shares of Lowe’s Companies in the 3rd quarter worth approximately $40,000. Finally, Lodestone Wealth Management LLC boosted its position in shares of Lowe’s Companies by 95.6% during the 3rd quarter. Lodestone Wealth Management LLC now owns 221 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock worth $41,000 after purchasing an additional 108 shares during the period. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 74.06% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of analysts have recently weighed in on LOW shares. Weiss Ratings downgraded Lowe’s Companies from a “hold (c)” rating to a “hold (c-)” rating in a research report on Monday, August 17th. Morgan Stanley restated an “overweight” rating on shares of Lowe’s Companies in a research report on Thursday, August 20th. Citigroup dropped their price target on Lowe’s Companies from $267.00 to $260.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Thursday, August 20th. UBS Group cut their price objective on shares of Lowe’s Companies from $285.00 to $275.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research report on Thursday, August 20th. Finally, Piper Sandler reduced their price objective on shares of Lowe’s Companies from $276.00 to $274.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research note on Thursday, August 13th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-two have issued a Buy rating, twelve have assigned a Hold rating and two have assigned a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $254.29.

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.

About Lowe’s Companies

Lowe’s Companies, Inc is a home improvement retailer serving homeowners, renters, and professional contractors primarily in the United States. The company operates through a network of retail stores and digital channels, offering products and services for home repair, maintenance, remodeling, construction, and outdoor living.

Its merchandise includes appliances, tools, hardware, lumber, building materials, plumbing and electrical supplies, paint, flooring, kitchen and bath products, lighting, home décor, lawn and garden equipment, and seasonal goods.