Lowe’s Companies (NYSE:LOW) Shares Unloaded by Rep. Kevin Hern

Representative Kevin Hern (Republican-Oklahoma) recently sold shares of Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (NYSE:LOW). In a filing disclosed on September 25th, the Representative disclosed that they had sold between $1,001 and $15,000 in Lowe’s Companies stock on September 2nd. 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 CenterPoint Energy (NYSE:CNP) on 9/15/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of TJX Companies (NYSE:TJX) on 9/15/2026.
• Sold $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of STERIS (NYSE:STE) on 9/15/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Seagate Technology (NASDAQ:STX) on 9/15/2026.
• Sold $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of NextEra Energy (NYSE:NEE) on 9/14/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Marsh & McLennan Companies (NYSE:MRSH) on 9/14/2026.
• Sold $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of IQVIA (NYSE:IQV) on 9/14/2026.
• Sold $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Home Depot (NYSE:HD) on 9/14/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Home Depot (NYSE:HD) on 9/14/2026.
• Sold $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Emerson Electric (NYSE:EMR) on 9/14/2026.

Lowe’s Companies Trading Down 0.9%

NYSE:LOW opened at $187.65 on Tuesday. Lowe’s Companies, Inc. has a 1 year low of $186.30 and a 1 year high of $293.06. The firm’s fifty day simple moving average is $206.69 and its 200 day simple moving average is $219.52. The firm has a market capitalization of $105.28 billion, a PE ratio of 15.86, a PEG ratio of 2.52 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 for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $4.22 by $0.18. Lowe’s Companies had a net margin of 7.34% and a negative return on equity of 75.67%. The firm had revenue of $25.96 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $26.13 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business earned $4.33 EPS. The business’s revenue was up 8.3% on a year-over-year basis. Lowe’s Companies has set its FY 2026 guidance at 12.250-12.250 EPS. As a group, analysts anticipate that Lowe’s Companies, Inc. will post 12.26 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Lowe’s Companies Dividend Announcement

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, November 4th. Investors of record on Wednesday, October 21st will be issued a dividend of $1.25 per share. This represents a $5.00 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.7%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, October 21st. Lowe’s Companies’s dividend payout ratio is currently 42.27%.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several research firms recently weighed in on LOW. Royal Bank Of Canada reissued a “sector perform” rating and set a $231.00 price objective on shares of Lowe’s Companies in a research report on Thursday, August 20th. DA Davidson reaffirmed a “neutral” rating and issued a $245.00 target price on shares of Lowe’s Companies in a report on Wednesday, August 19th. Citigroup dropped their price target on Lowe’s Companies from $267.00 to $260.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research report on Thursday, August 20th. Wells Fargo & Company cut their target price on shares of Lowe’s Companies from $255.00 to $245.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research note on Tuesday, August 11th. Finally, Piper Sandler reduced their price target on shares of Lowe’s Companies from $276.00 to $274.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a report on Thursday, August 13th. Twenty-two analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, twelve have assigned a Hold rating and two have issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, Lowe’s Companies currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $255.97.

Institutional Trading of Lowe’s Companies

A number of institutional investors and hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the company. Sankala Group LLC bought a new stake in Lowe’s Companies in the 4th quarter valued at $33,000. Markowski Investments bought a new stake in Lowe’s Companies in the second quarter valued at about $33,000. IAG Wealth Partners LLC increased its stake in Lowe’s Companies by 178.6% in the first quarter. IAG Wealth Partners LLC now owns 156 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock valued at $37,000 after acquiring an additional 100 shares during the period. Provenance Wealth Advisors LLC raised its position in Lowe’s Companies by 416.7% in the first quarter. Provenance Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 186 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock worth $44,000 after purchasing an additional 150 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Legacy Wealth Managment LLC ID lifted its stake in Lowe’s Companies by 219.7% during the first quarter. Legacy Wealth Managment LLC ID now owns 195 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock worth $46,000 after purchasing an additional 134 shares during the period. 74.06% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

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 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.