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

Posted by Casey Walker on Sep 3rd, 2026

Lowe's Companies logo 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 Trading Down 0.2%

Shares of LOW opened at $199.65 on Thursday. The business’s fifty day simple moving average is $214.20 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $228.69. The company has a market cap of $112.02 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 16.88, a P/E/G ratio of 2.66 and a beta of 0.85. Lowe’s Companies, Inc. has a 12 month low of $199.34 and a 12 month high of $293.06.

Lowe’s Companies (NYSE:LOW – Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, August 19th. The home improvement retailer reported $4.40 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $4.22 by $0.18. The firm had revenue of $25.96 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $26.13 billion. Lowe’s Companies had a net margin of 7.34% and a negative return on equity of 75.67%. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 8.3% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the business posted $4.33 earnings per share. Lowe’s Companies has set its FY 2026 guidance at 12.250-12.250 EPS. As a group, research analysts forecast that Lowe’s Companies, Inc. will post 12.26 EPS for the current year.

Lowe’s Companies Announces Dividend

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, November 4th. Investors of record on Wednesday, October 21st will be given a $1.25 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, October 21st. This represents a $5.00 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.5%. Lowe’s Companies’s dividend payout ratio is 42.27%.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the stock. Providence Wealth Advisors LLC raised its holdings in Lowe’s Companies by 0.5% in the fourth quarter. Providence Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 7,969 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock worth $1,959,000 after purchasing an additional 36 shares in the last quarter. First Command Advisory Services Inc. boosted its holdings in shares of Lowe’s Companies by 1.3% in the 4th quarter. First Command Advisory Services Inc. now owns 2,947 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock valued at $711,000 after buying an additional 38 shares in the last quarter. Smithbridge Asset Management Inc. DE grew its position in shares of Lowe’s Companies by 1.1% in the 4th quarter. Smithbridge Asset Management Inc. DE now owns 3,723 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock worth $898,000 after buying an additional 39 shares during the last quarter. Sumitomo Life Insurance Co. grew its position in shares of Lowe’s Companies by 0.6% in the 4th quarter. Sumitomo Life Insurance Co. now owns 6,140 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock worth $1,481,000 after buying an additional 39 shares during the last quarter. Finally, S&CO Inc. raised its stake in shares of Lowe’s Companies by 0.6% during the 4th quarter. S&CO Inc. now owns 6,403 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock worth $1,544,000 after acquiring an additional 40 shares in the last quarter. 74.06% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

LOW has been the subject of several research reports. Raymond James Financial lowered shares of Lowe’s Companies from a “market perform” rating to a “market perform” rating in a research report on Tuesday, May 12th. TD Cowen restated a “hold” rating and issued a $235.00 price objective on shares of Lowe’s Companies in a research report on Thursday, August 20th. Gordon Haskett dropped their target price 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. Mizuho cut their target price on shares of Lowe’s Companies from $280.00 to $250.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a report on Thursday, August 20th. Finally, UBS Group decreased their price objective on Lowe’s Companies from $285.00 to $275.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research report on Thursday, August 20th. Twenty-three analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eleven have issued a Hold rating and two have given a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Lowe’s Companies presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $258.53.

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Insider Activity at Lowe’s Companies

In other news, EVP Janice Dupre sold 14,150 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, June 16th. The stock was sold at an average price of $221.90, for a total transaction of $3,139,885.00. Following the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 39,785 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $8,828,291.50. This represents a 26.24% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Also, EVP Margrethe R. Vagell sold 2,500 shares of the stock in a transaction on Thursday, June 18th. The shares were sold at an average price of $223.83, for a total value of $559,575.00. Following the sale, the executive vice president owned 20,220 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $4,525,842.60. This represents a 11.00% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Insiders sold 25,980 shares of company stock valued at $5,796,937 over the last 90 days. Insiders own 0.29% of the company’s stock.

Lowe’s Companies News Summary

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

Positive Sentiment: Lowe’s Foundation launched the “Building Futures Skilled Trades Coalition” with more than 75 corporate and nonprofit partners, including NVIDIA, Bank of America and General Motors. The initiative aims to train and certify 1 million skilled-trades workers by 2035, potentially supporting Lowe’s brand, contractor relationships and future demand for home-improvement services. Morning Business Report: Lowe’s launches initiative to train 1 million skilled tradespeople
Positive Sentiment: Management continues to highlight growth in its Pro customer business, digital sales and Home Services as longer-term offsets to softer DIY demand. The latest reported quarter also showed revenue growth of 8.3% year over year, while earnings per share exceeded analysts’ expectations. Can Lowe’s Pro Growth Justify Its Valuation Despite DIY Weakness?
Neutral Sentiment: Some Zacks Research quarterly estimates were modestly raised, including Q2 2028 EPS to $4.56 from $4.55 and Q2 2029 EPS to $4.89 from $4.88. However, these small increases do not change the broader cautious estimate trend.
Negative Sentiment: Zacks lowered several future forecasts, including FY2028 EPS to $12.94 from $13.60 and FY2029 EPS to $13.90 from $14.62. Estimates were also reduced for multiple 2027–2029 quarters, signaling weaker expected earnings momentum. Lowe’s Cuts 2026 Outlook as DIY Pressure Tests Its Growth Engines
Negative Sentiment: The company’s reduced fiscal 2026 outlook reflects pressure from weak DIY spending and housing conditions. Although Pro and services are growing, investors remain concerned that these businesses may not fully offset sluggish consumer project demand. Dividend-focused investors are also scrutinizing Lowe’s payout coverage and the sustainability of future dividend increases. Home Depot vs. Lowe’s: One Dividend Looks Much Stronger Under the Hood

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

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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.