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

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 Trading Down 0.2%

Shares of LOW opened at $188.36 on Thursday. The business’s fifty day simple moving average is $200.41 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $215.19. Lowe’s Companies, Inc. has a 12 month low of $178.45 and a 12 month high of $293.06. The company has a market cap of $105.68 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 15.92, a P/E/G ratio of 1.58 and a beta of 0.89.

Lowe’s Companies (NYSE:LOW) last posted its 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. Lowe’s Companies had a negative return on equity of 75.67% and a net margin of 7.34%. The business had revenue of $25.96 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $26.13 billion. During the same quarter last year, the company earned $4.33 EPS. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 8.3% compared to the same quarter last year. 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 Dividend Announcement

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 2.7%. Lowe’s Companies’s dividend payout ratio is 42.27%.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several research firms recently commented on LOW. DA Davidson reaffirmed a “neutral” rating and set a $245.00 price objective on shares of Lowe’s Companies in a research report on Wednesday, August 19th. Weiss Ratings lowered Lowe’s Companies from a “hold (c)” rating to a “hold (c-)” rating in a research report on Monday, August 17th. Guggenheim restated a “buy” rating and set a $275.00 target price on shares of Lowe’s Companies in a research note on Monday, September 21st. JPMorgan Chase & Co. lowered their target price on shares of 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, Truist Financial dropped their price target on shares of Lowe’s Companies from $255.00 to $254.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Thursday, August 20th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-two have issued a Buy rating, twelve have issued a Hold rating and two have assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $254.29.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Lowe’s Companies

A number of hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Juno Financial Group LLC boosted its stake in shares of Lowe’s Companies by 0.4% during the first quarter. Juno Financial Group LLC now owns 11,889 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock valued at $2,809,000 after purchasing an additional 43 shares during the period. TSG Advice Partners LLC grew its holdings in shares of Lowe’s Companies by 3.3% in the first quarter. TSG Advice Partners LLC now owns 1,373 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock worth $324,000 after purchasing an additional 44 shares during the last quarter. Foresight Global Investors Inc. increased its stake in Lowe’s Companies by 3.9% in the 4th quarter. Foresight Global Investors Inc. now owns 1,192 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock worth $287,000 after buying an additional 45 shares during the period. Ameliora Wealth Management Ltd. increased its stake in Lowe’s Companies by 2.5% in the 1st quarter. Ameliora Wealth Management Ltd. now owns 1,834 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock worth $433,000 after buying an additional 45 shares during the period. Finally, Livet Wealth LLC increased its stake in Lowe’s Companies by 4.9% in the 1st quarter. Livet Wealth LLC now owns 962 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock worth $227,000 after buying an additional 45 shares during the period. 74.06% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Key Headlines Impacting Lowe’s Companies

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

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.