Lowe’s Companies (NYSE:LOW) Stock Sold Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse

Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic-Rhode Island) recently sold shares of Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (NYSE:LOW). In a filing disclosed on August 03rd, the Senator disclosed that they had sold between $1,001 and $15,000 in Lowe’s Companies stock on July 20th.

Senator Sheldon Whitehouse also recently made the following trade(s):

• Sold $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of NVIDIA (NASDAQ:NVDA) on 6/30/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Crown Castle (NYSE:CCI) on 6/25/2026.
• Purchased $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Coherent (NYSE:COHR) on 6/25/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Micron Technology (NASDAQ:MU) on 6/25/2026.
• Sold $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) on 6/24/2026.
• Sold $100,001 – $250,000 in shares of NVIDIA (NASDAQ:NVDA) on 5/8/2026.
• Sold $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Oracle (NYSE:ORCL) on 5/7/2026.

Lowe’s Companies Trading Up 0.6%

NYSE LOW traded up $1.30 on Wednesday, hitting $219.38. 1,067,353 shares of the company were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 2,891,902. Lowe’s Companies, Inc. has a 1-year low of $199.40 and a 1-year high of $293.06. The firm has a 50 day moving average of $214.75 and a two-hundred day moving average of $237.77. The company has a market cap of $123.01 billion, a P/E ratio of 18.56, a P/E/G ratio of 2.68 and a beta of 0.86.

Lowe’s Companies (NYSE:LOW) last announced its earnings results on Wednesday, May 20th. The home improvement retailer reported $3.03 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.97 by $0.06. Lowe’s Companies had a net margin of 7.51% and a negative return on equity of 67.96%. The company had revenue of $23.08 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $22.98 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the business earned $2.92 earnings per share. Lowe’s Companies’s quarterly revenue was up 10.3% on a year-over-year basis. Lowe’s Companies has set its FY 2026 guidance at 12.250-12.750 EPS. Research analysts anticipate that Lowe’s Companies, Inc. will post 12.46 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Lowe’s Companies Increases Dividend

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, August 5th. Investors of record on Wednesday, July 22nd will be issued a $1.25 dividend. This is a positive change from Lowe’s Companies’s previous quarterly dividend of $1.20. This represents a $5.00 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.3%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, July 22nd. Lowe’s Companies’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 42.27%.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

LOW has been the topic of several research reports. Piper Sandler reduced their price objective on Lowe’s Companies from $300.00 to $276.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a report on Thursday, May 21st. Benchmark began coverage on Lowe’s Companies in a research note on Tuesday, May 12th. They issued a “hold” rating for the company. Wolfe Research set a $254.00 target price on Lowe’s Companies in a research report on Thursday, May 21st. JPMorgan Chase & Co. cut their price target on Lowe’s Companies from $279.00 to $252.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research note on Friday, July 31st. Finally, William Blair began coverage on Lowe’s Companies in a research report on Tuesday, May 12th. They issued an “overweight” rating for the company. Twenty-three 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 data from MarketBeat, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $263.67.

Insider Buying and Selling at Lowe’s Companies

In other news, EVP Juliette Williams Pryor sold 9,330 shares of Lowe’s Companies stock in a transaction dated 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 approximately $3,628,883.02. This trade represents a 36.63% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this link. Also, 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 value of $3,139,885.00. Following the sale, the executive vice president owned 39,785 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $8,828,291.50. This trade represents a 26.24% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Over the last ninety days, insiders sold 25,980 shares of company stock valued at $5,796,937. Company insiders own 0.29% of the company’s stock.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Lowe’s Companies

Several institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the stock. Norges Bank acquired a new position in Lowe’s Companies during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $1,993,697,000. Price T Rowe Associates Inc. MD boosted its position in shares of Lowe’s Companies by 45.2% during the fourth quarter. Price T Rowe Associates Inc. MD now owns 6,555,565 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock worth $1,580,941,000 after purchasing an additional 2,039,343 shares in the last quarter. J. Stern & Co. LLP grew its holdings in shares of Lowe’s Companies by 7,814.9% in the 4th quarter. J. Stern & Co. LLP now owns 1,490,369 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock valued at $359,417,000 after buying an additional 1,471,539 shares during the period. Eurizon Capital SGR S.p.A. bought a new stake in shares of Lowe’s Companies in the 4th quarter valued at $308,683,000. Finally, Vanguard Group Inc. raised its stake in Lowe’s Companies by 1.7% during the 4th quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 56,230,787 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock worth $13,560,617,000 after buying an additional 924,625 shares during the period. 74.06% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

About Senator Whitehouse

Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic Party) is a member of the U.S. Senate from Rhode Island. He assumed office on January 3, 2007. His current term ends on January 3, 2031.

Whitehouse (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the U.S. Senate to represent Rhode Island. He won in the general election on November 5, 2024.

About Lowe’s Companies

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.