Lowe’s Companies (NYSE:LOW) Stock Unloaded Rep. Kevin Hern

Posted by Teresa Graham 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 Stock Performance

NYSE:LOW opened at $199.65 on Thursday. The stock has a 50-day simple moving average of $214.20 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $228.69. The firm has a market capitalization of $112.02 billion, a PE ratio of 16.88, a P/E/G ratio of 2.66 and a beta of 0.85. Lowe’s Companies, Inc. has a 52-week low of $199.34 and a 52-week high of $293.06.

Lowe’s Companies (NYSE:LOW – Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, August 19th. The home improvement retailer reported $4.40 earnings per share 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 negative return on equity of 75.67% and a net margin of 7.34%.The business’s quarterly revenue was up 8.3% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company posted $4.33 earnings per share. Lowe’s Companies has set its FY 2026 guidance at 12.250-12.250 EPS. Equities analysts forecast that Lowe’s Companies, Inc. will post 12.26 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Lowe’s Companies Dividend Announcement

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, November 4th. Investors of record on Wednesday, October 21st will be issued a $1.25 dividend. This represents a $5.00 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.5%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, October 21st. Lowe’s Companies’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 42.27%.

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,” partnering with NVIDIA, Bank of America, General Motors and more than 75 organizations to train and certify 1 million skilled-trades workers by 2035. The initiative could strengthen Lowe’s relationships with contractors and support long-term demand for home-improvement services. Lowe’s partners with tech, auto leaders to address skilled labor shortage
Positive Sentiment: Analysts at Zacks modestly increased their Q2 2029 EPS estimate to $4.89 from $4.88 and their Q2 2028 estimate to $4.56 from $4.55, indicating some confidence in longer-term earnings potential. Lowe’s analyst estimates
Neutral Sentiment: Management is emphasizing professional customers, online sales and Home Services as growth engines. However, analysts note that these gains have not fully offset weak DIY demand and housing-market pressure. Can Lowe’s Pro Growth Justify Its Valuation Despite DIY Weakness?
Negative Sentiment: Lowe’s reduced its fiscal 2026 outlook as softer DIY activity and housing-related challenges weigh on growth, raising concerns about the pace of earnings recovery. Lowe’s Cuts 2026 Outlook as DIY Pressure Tests Its Growth Engines
Negative Sentiment: Zacks lowered several future EPS estimates, including FY2028 to $12.94 from $13.60 and FY2029 to $13.90 from $14.62. Additional quarterly reductions reinforce investor concerns about longer-term earnings momentum. Lowe’s earnings estimates
Negative Sentiment: Dividend-focused analysis argues that Lowe’s dividend coverage is less comfortable than the headline yield suggests, potentially limiting future dividend increases and weighing on income-investor demand. Home Depot vs. Lowe’s: One Dividend Looks Much Stronger Under the Hood

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of research analysts have weighed in on LOW shares. Jefferies Financial Group cut their price objective on shares of Lowe’s Companies from $305.00 to $278.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research report on Thursday, May 21st. BNP Paribas Exane decreased their target price on Lowe’s Companies from $228.00 to $202.00 and set an “underperform” rating for the company in a research report on Thursday, May 21st. Truist Financial dropped their price objective on shares of Lowe’s Companies from $255.00 to $254.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Thursday, August 20th. Stifel Nicolaus reduced their target price on shares of Lowe’s Companies from $270.00 to $220.00 and set a “hold” rating for the company in a report on Monday, May 18th. Finally, Mizuho reduced their price target on Lowe’s Companies from $280.00 to $250.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a research report on Thursday, August 20th. Twenty-three research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eleven have issued a Hold rating and two have issued a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Lowe’s Companies has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $258.53.

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Hedge Funds Weigh In On Lowe’s Companies

A number of hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the company. Natixis Advisors LLC raised its position in Lowe’s Companies by 3.5% in the 4th quarter. Natixis Advisors LLC now owns 630,956 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock valued at $152,161,000 after purchasing an additional 21,119 shares in the last quarter. Bridges Investment Management Inc. boosted its stake in Lowe’s Companies by 6.1% in the fourth quarter. Bridges Investment Management Inc. now owns 446,441 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock valued at $107,664,000 after acquiring an additional 25,609 shares in the last quarter. Kathmere Capital Management LLC increased its position in Lowe’s Companies by 133.9% during the first quarter. Kathmere Capital Management LLC now owns 9,402 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock worth $2,222,000 after buying an additional 5,383 shares during the period. Glenview Trust Co raised its position in Lowe’s Companies by 9.0% in the 4th quarter. Glenview Trust Co now owns 207,797 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock valued at $50,112,000 after purchasing an additional 17,225 shares during the last quarter. Finally, LPL Financial LLC boosted its stake in shares of Lowe’s Companies by 2.3% during the fourth quarter. LPL Financial LLC now owns 993,332 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock worth $239,552,000 after buying an additional 22,175 shares during the period. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 74.06% of the company’s stock.

Insider Buying and Selling at Lowe’s Companies

In other Lowe’s Companies news, EVP Juliette Williams Pryor sold 9,330 shares of Lowe’s Companies stock in a transaction that occurred on 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 sale, the executive vice president owned 16,142 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $3,628,883.02. The trade was a 36.63% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Also, EVP Margrethe R. Vagell sold 2,500 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, June 18th. The stock was sold at an average price of $223.83, for a total transaction of $559,575.00. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president owned 20,220 shares in the company, valued at $4,525,842.60. This represents a 11.00% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. In the last three months, insiders have sold 25,980 shares of company stock valued at $5,796,937. 0.29% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

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.