Rep. Kevin Hern (R-OK) Sells Lowe's Companies (LOW) Stock

Oklahoma Congressman Kevin Hern sold shares of Lowe's Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) on September 17, 2026. The transaction was valued between $1,001 and $15,000 and was reported on October 13, 2026.

Other Institutional Activity in Lowe's Companies, Inc.

Blackrock Inc. holds 40,545,728 shares of Lowe's, valued at about $8 billion, after increasing its holdings by 853,385 shares. FMR, LLC owns 37,267,356 shares worth roughly $7.4 billion, having added 5,412,192 shares. Vanguard Capital Management LLC has 36,598,609 shares valued at about $7.2 billion, with a minor increase of 142,180 shares. Meanwhile, JPMorgan Chase & Co. reduced its stake by 909,209 shares, now holding 36,201,345 shares worth around $7.1 billion. State Street Corporation grew its position by 880,171 shares, totaling 25,329,373 shares valued at about $5 billion.

Lowe's Companies, Inc. Stock Up 4.8%

As of October 16, 2026, Lowe's shares traded around $196.50. This price is about 32.9% lower than its 52-week high of $293.06 and below both its 50-day moving average of $200.20 and its 200-day average of $229.00. The stock is also about 10.1% above its 52-week low of $178.45.

Recent Earnings

Lowe's reported trailing twelve-month revenue of approximately $90.4 billion, with a net margin of 7.3%. The company has a P/E ratio of 16.54, indicating its earnings relative to its stock price. The next earnings report is scheduled for November 18, 2026.

Insider Buying and Selling at Lowe's Companies, Inc.

Several insiders have sold shares recently. Quonta D. Vance, an officer, sold 10,369 shares on March 4, 2026, at an average price of $257.54, totaling about $2.67 million. Janice M. Dupre, another officer, sold 14,150 shares on June 16, 2026, at $221.90 for about $3.14 million. Juliette Williams Pryor sold 9,330 shares on June 17, 2026, at $224.80, worth about $2.10 million. Margrethe Raub Vagell sold 2,500 shares on June 18, 2026, at $223.83, totaling around $560,000.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

On August 20, 2026, Telsey Advisory Group maintained an "Outperform" rating with a target of $260. Citigroup also maintained a "Buy" rating with a $260 target. Guggenheim kept a "Buy" rating but lowered its target to $275. Evercore ISI Group maintained an "In-Line" rating with a target of $220, while Bernstein kept an "Outperform" rating with a target of $254. The consensus recommendation for Lowe's is a "Buy" with a mean target price of approximately $252.42 based on 33 analyst opinions.

About Lowe's Companies, Inc.

Lowe's Companies, Inc. operates as a home improvement retailer in the United States and Canada. It offers a wide range of products for construction, maintenance, and home improvement. This recent sell-off by Congressman Hern follows his earlier trades in other retail companies, indicating a strategic adjustment in his portfolio.

Bottom Line

Investors should keep an eye on Lowe's upcoming earnings report on November 18, 2026, as well as any further trades by Kevin Hern that may affect his portfolio's outlook.