Lowe's Companies (NYSE:LOW) Stock Sale Revealed by Rep. Kevin Hern

Key Points

• Rep. Kevin Hern sold Lowe’s shares worth between $1,001 and $15,000 on September 17 through the HERN FAMILY REVOCABLE TRUST. He also reported selling stakes in several other companies, including NextEra Energy, Lockheed Martin, Devon Energy, Starbucks and Home Depot.
• Lowe’s shares opened at $188.36, near the lower end of their 52-week range, despite the company beating quarterly earnings expectations with $4.40 in EPS. Revenue rose 8.3% year over year to $25.96 billion, though it came in slightly below analyst estimates.
• The company declared a quarterly dividend of $1.25 per share, equal to a $5.00 annualized payout and a 2.7% yield. Analysts maintain a “Moderate Buy” consensus, with an average price target of $254.29.

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 Stock Down 0.2%

Shares of LOW opened at $188.36 on Thursday. Lowe's Companies, Inc. has a 52-week low of $178.45 and a 52-week high of $293.06. The company has a market capitalization of $105.68 billion, a PE ratio of 15.14, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.58 and a beta of 0.89. The stock has a fifty day simple moving average of $200.41 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $215.19.

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

Lowe's Companies Announces Dividend

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, November 4th. Shareholders of record on Wednesday, October 21st will be issued a $1.25 dividend. This represents a $5.00 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.7%. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, October 21st. Lowe's Companies's dividend payout ratio is presently 42.27%.

Lowe's Companies News Summary

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

• Positive Sentiment: Lowe’s dividend remains a key attraction. The company has roughly doubled its quarterly payout since 2021, supported by a resilient store network, strong customer relationships and growing exposure to professional contractors. Lowe’s Dividend Sustainability Looks Solid, but Returns Face a Test
• Positive Sentiment: The retailer is investing approximately $542 million in digital and fulfillment capabilities and using its Mylow artificial-intelligence assistant, e-commerce upgrades and extended holiday promotions to improve customer engagement and support sales growth. Lowe’s AI-Driven Holiday Push and E-Commerce Spend Might Change The Case For Investing In Lowe’s Companies (LOW)
• Positive Sentiment: Traeger’s planned Lowe’s rollout in 2027 could provide an additional merchandise and vendor opportunity, although the financial impact is still prospective. Traeger: Waiting For The Lowe's Rollout In 2027

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of equities analysts have commented on the stock. TD Cowen reaffirmed a "hold" rating and set a $235.00 target price on shares of Lowe's Companies in a research note on Thursday, August 20th. Guggenheim reissued a "buy" rating and issued a $275.00 price target on shares of Lowe's Companies in a research note on Monday, September 21st. Royal Bank Of Canada reissued a "sector perform" rating and issued a $231.00 price target on shares of Lowe's Companies in a research note on Thursday, August 20th. KeyCorp restated an "overweight" rating and set a $275.00 price target on shares of Lowe's Companies in a report on Thursday, August 20th. Finally, Morgan Stanley reaffirmed an "overweight" rating on shares of Lowe's Companies in a research report on Thursday, August 20th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-two have given a Buy rating, twelve have assigned a Hold rating and two have given a Sell rating to the company's stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock presently has an average rating of "Moderate Buy" and a consensus price target of $254.29.

Institutional Trading of Lowe's Companies

A number of institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in LOW. William Allan Corp lifted its stake in Lowe's Companies by 48.3% in the third quarter. William Allan Corp now owns 8,576 shares of the home improvement retailer's stock worth $1,580,000 after acquiring an additional 2,793 shares during the last quarter. Mather Group LLC. increased its position in shares of Lowe's Companies by 6.3% in the 3rd quarter. Mather Group LLC. now owns 77,029 shares of the home improvement retailer's stock valued at $14,196,000 after purchasing an additional 4,559 shares during the last quarter. West Wealth Group LLC increased its position in shares of Lowe's Companies by 10.1% in the 3rd quarter. West Wealth Group LLC now owns 1,374 shares of the home improvement retailer's stock valued at $253,000 after purchasing an additional 126 shares during the last quarter. Strategy Asset Managers LLC increased its position in shares of Lowe's Companies by 13.8% in the 3rd quarter. Strategy Asset Managers LLC now owns 2,157 shares of the home improvement retailer's stock valued at $397,000 after purchasing an additional 261 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Sanders Morris Harris LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Lowe's Companies in the 3rd quarter valued at $3,060,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 74.06% of the company's stock.

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.

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