Lowes Companies Inc: Ellison Sells 7241 Shares at $260.96/Share on Aug 20.

Lowes Companies Inc. has announced that Marvin R. Ellison, Director, Chairman, President and CEO, has made a series of share sales. On August 20, 2025, Ellison sold 7,241 shares at $260.96 per share, 5,408 shares at $261.88 per share, 7,009 shares at $262.33 per share, 1,601 shares at $264.49 per share, 681 shares at $265.50 per share, and 18,060 shares at $266.63 per share.

Lowe's Companies Inc. (NYSE: LOW) has seen its stock rise following a positive earnings report and strategic acquisitions, while its CEO Marvin R. Ellison has been actively selling shares. On August 20, 2025, Ellison sold a total of 40,000 shares of Lowe's common stock under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. The transactions were executed at weighted average prices ranging from $260.96 to $266.63, totaling $10,564,071 [1].

The sales come amidst a strong earnings report for the second quarter of 2025. Lowe's reported a return to same-store sales growth, with a 1.1% increase, exceeding Wall Street expectations of a 1.3% jump [2]. The company also announced a deal to acquire Foundation Building Materials for approximately $8.8 billion, further strengthening its market position. CEO Marvin Ellison highlighted the company's solid performance in both Pro and DIY segments, despite challenging weather conditions early in the quarter [2].

Following these sales, Ellison directly owns 249,043 shares of Lowe's Companies, down from the previous 299,043 shares [1]. The company's full-year 2025 outlook was also updated, with total sales projected to be in a range of $84.5 billion to $85.5 billion, an increase from the previous range of $83.5 billion to $84.5 billion [3].

Lowe's has been actively expanding its product offerings and geographic reach, with a focus on reducing its exposure to China, which accounts for 20% of its sales. This strategy aligns with the company's broader initiative to limit exposure to international trade uncertainties, as seen in its recent acquisition of Artisan Design Group (ADG) [3].

In summary, Lowe's reported strong second-quarter earnings and strategic moves, while CEO Marvin R. Ellison has been selling shares. The company's outlook for 2025 remains positive, with expectations for flat to up 1% same-store sales growth and an operating margin of 12.1% to 12.2% [3].

References:
[1] https://www.tradingview.com/news/tradingview:034b51cdb007a:0-lowe-s-ceo-marvin-r-ellison-sells-40-000-shares/
[2] https://finance.yahoo.com/news/lowes-stock-rises-after-same-store-sales-return-to-growth-company-raises-2025-forecast-105732779.html
[3] https://corporate.lowes.com/newsroom/press-releases/lowes-reports-second-quarter-2025-sales-and-earnings-results-08-20-25