Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse Sells Off Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (NYSE:LOW) Stock

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 Stock Performance

Shares of NYSE LOW opened at $219.98 on Thursday. The firm has a market capitalization of $123.35 billion, a P/E ratio of 18.60, a PEG ratio of 2.76 and a beta of 0.86. Lowe’s Companies, Inc. has a one year low of $199.40 and a one year high of $293.06. The company’s fifty day moving average is $214.80 and its two-hundred day moving average is $237.37.

Lowe’s Companies (NYSE:LOW) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, May 20th. The home improvement retailer reported $3.03 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating 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 business had revenue of $23.08 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $22.98 billion. During the same quarter last year, the firm posted $2.92 EPS. The business’s revenue was up 10.3% compared to the same quarter last year. Lowe’s Companies has set its FY 2026 guidance at 12.250-12.750 EPS. On average, sell-side analysts forecast that Lowe’s Companies, Inc. will post 12.46 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Lowe’s Companies Increases Dividend

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, August 5th. Shareholders of record on Wednesday, July 22nd were issued a $1.25 dividend. This represents a $5.00 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.3%. This is an increase from Lowe’s Companies’s previous quarterly dividend of $1.20. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Wednesday, July 22nd. Lowe’s Companies’s dividend payout ratio is 42.27%.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Lowe’s Companies

A number of institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Natixis Advisors LLC grew its holdings in shares of Lowe’s Companies by 3.5% during the 4th quarter. Natixis Advisors LLC now owns 630,956 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock worth $152,161,000 after purchasing an additional 21,119 shares during the period. Bridges Investment Management Inc. increased its position in shares of 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 worth $107,664,000 after acquiring an additional 25,609 shares in the last quarter. Kathmere Capital Management LLC raised its stake in shares of Lowe’s Companies by 133.9% in the 1st quarter. Kathmere Capital Management LLC now owns 9,402 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock valued at $2,222,000 after acquiring an additional 5,383 shares during the period. Glenview Trust Co boosted its position in Lowe’s Companies by 9.0% during the 4th quarter. Glenview Trust Co now owns 207,797 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock worth $50,112,000 after purchasing an additional 17,225 shares during the period. Finally, LPL Financial LLC raised its position in Lowe’s Companies by 2.3% in the fourth quarter. LPL Financial LLC now owns 993,332 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock valued at $239,552,000 after purchasing an additional 22,175 shares during the period. 74.06% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of brokerages have issued reports on LOW. DA Davidson reaffirmed a “neutral” rating and issued a $275.00 target price on shares of Lowe’s Companies in a report on Wednesday, May 20th. BNP Paribas Exane dropped their price objective on Lowe’s Companies from $228.00 to $202.00 and set an “underperform” rating for the company in a research note on Thursday, May 21st. HSBC decreased their target price on Lowe’s Companies from $260.00 to $220.00 and set a “hold” rating on the stock in a research report on Thursday, May 21st. William Blair began coverage on Lowe’s Companies in a report on Tuesday, May 12th. They issued an “overweight” rating on the stock. Finally, TD Cowen cut their price target on Lowe’s Companies from $280.00 to $235.00 and set a “hold” rating for the company in a research note on Thursday, May 21st. Twenty-three analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eleven have issued a Hold rating and two have given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $263.67.

Insider Transactions at Lowe’s Companies

In other news, EVP Margrethe R. Vagell sold 2,500 shares of Lowe’s Companies 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 sale, the executive vice president directly owned 20,220 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $4,525,842.60. The trade was a 11.00% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Also, EVP Janice Dupre sold 14,150 shares of the stock in a transaction on Tuesday, June 16th. The shares were sold at an average price of $221.90, for a total transaction of $3,139,885.00. Following the transaction, the executive vice president owned 39,785 shares in the company, valued at $8,828,291.50. This trade represents a 26.24% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders sold 25,980 shares of company stock valued at $5,796,937 over the last quarter. Company insiders own 0.29% of the company’s stock.

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.

Lowe’s Companies Company Profile

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.