Lowe’s Companies (NYSE:LOW) Stock Sale Disclosed 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 Stock Performance

Shares of LOW traded up $0.35 during mid-day trading on Tuesday, hitting $188.01. 1,045,248 shares of the stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 2,936,783. The company has a market cap of $105.48 billion, a PE ratio of 15.85, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.52 and a beta of 0.85. Lowe’s Companies, Inc. has a 52-week low of $186.30 and a 52-week high of $293.06. The firm has a 50-day moving average of $206.69 and a two-hundred day moving average of $219.52.

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

Lowe’s Companies Announces Dividend

The company also recently disclosed 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. 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 42.27%.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Lowe’s Companies

A number of institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the business. QRG Capital Management Inc. lifted its holdings in shares of Lowe’s Companies by 0.4% in the second quarter. QRG Capital Management Inc. now owns 113,050 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock worth $24,926,000 after acquiring an additional 452 shares during the last quarter. Envestnet Portfolio Solutions Inc. increased its holdings in shares of Lowe’s Companies by 27.2% during the second quarter. Envestnet Portfolio Solutions Inc. now owns 18,849 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock worth $4,156,000 after buying an additional 4,027 shares in the last quarter. Andra AP fonden boosted its holdings in shares of Lowe’s Companies by 14.6% during the 2nd quarter. Andra AP fonden now owns 105,313 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock valued at $23,220,000 after acquiring an additional 13,400 shares in the last quarter. State Street Corp increased its holdings in Lowe’s Companies by 3.6% in the 2nd quarter. State Street Corp now owns 25,329,373 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock worth $5,584,873,000 after purchasing an additional 880,815 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Rench Wealth Management Inc. raised its position in Lowe’s Companies by 0.7% in the second quarter. Rench Wealth Management Inc. now owns 20,438 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock valued at $4,506,000 after purchasing an additional 133 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 74.06% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several equities research analysts have recently issued reports on LOW shares. Truist Financial lowered their price objective on Lowe’s Companies from $255.00 to $254.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Thursday, August 20th. Gordon Haskett downgraded shares of Lowe’s Companies from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating and set a $200.00 target price on the stock. in a research note on Thursday, September 24th. Wells Fargo & Company dropped their price target 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. Royal Bank Of Canada reissued a “sector perform” rating and issued a $231.00 price objective on shares of Lowe’s Companies in a research report on Thursday, August 20th. Finally, KeyCorp reaffirmed an “overweight” rating and set a $275.00 target price on shares of Lowe’s Companies in a research report on Thursday, August 20th. Twenty-two research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, twelve have given a Hold rating and two have issued a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $255.97.

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.