Lowe’s EVP exercises options, sells 14K shares
LOWE'S COMPANIES INC executive Janice Dupre reported multiple equity transactions in company stock.
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Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
LOWE'S COMPANIES INC executive Janice Dupre reported multiple equity transactions in company stock. On 2026-06-16, the EVP, Human Resources exercised non-qualified stock options to acquire a total of 14,150 shares of common stock at preset exercise prices.
On the same date, she sold 14,150 shares of common stock in an open-market transaction at $221.90 per share and made a bona fide gift of 476 shares, which the footnotes describe as a contribution to a charitable donor-advised fund. The filing also notes that her direct holdings include 58 shares acquired under the Lowe's Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
Insider Trade Summary
Exercise and Sale: 14,150 shares ($1.63M approx. pre-tax spread)
Exercise and Sale
10 txns
Insider
Dupre Janice
Role
EVP, Human Resources
Sold
14,150 shs ($3.14M)
Approx. gross sale proceeds
$3.14M
Approx. exercise cost
$1.51M
Approx. pre-tax spread
$1.63M
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise | Non-Qualified Stock Option (right to buy) | 2,450 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Exercise | Non-Qualified Stock Option (right to buy) | 2,200 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Exercise | Non-Qualified Stock Option (right to buy) | 4,000 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Exercise | Non-Qualified Stock Option (right to buy) | 5,500 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Exercise | Common Stock | 2,450 | $84.59 | $207K |
| Exercise | Common Stock | 2,200 | $108.93 | $240K |
| Exercise | Common Stock | 4,000 | $80.42 | $322K |
| Exercise | Common Stock | 5,500 | $135.63 | $746K |
| Sale | Common Stock | 14,150 | $221.90 | $3.14M |
| Gift | Common Stock | 476 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Holdings After Transaction:
Non-Qualified Stock Option (right to buy) — 4,169 contracts (Direct);
Common Stock — 39,309 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (6)
- F1. Direct holdings include 58 shares acquired under the Lowe's Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
- F2. Contribution to a charitable donor advised fund.
- F3. The option vested in three annual installments beginning on April 2, 2019.
- F4. The option vested in three annual installments beginning on April 1, 2020.
- F5. The option vested in three annual installments beginning on April 1, 2021.
- F6. The option vested in three annual installments beginning on July 1, 2021.
Key Figures
Open-market sale: 14,150 shares at $221.90/share
Options exercised (total shares): 14,150 shares
Gifted shares: 476 shares
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8 metrics
Open-market sale
14,150 shares at $221.90/share
Common Stock sale on June 16, 2026
Options exercised (total shares)
14,150 shares
Non-Qualified Stock Option exercises on June 16, 2026
Gifted shares
476 shares
Bona fide gift to charitable donor-advised fund
Option strike price
$135.63/share
Non-Qualified Stock Option exercise price for 5,500 shares
Option strike price
$80.42/share
Non-Qualified Stock Option exercise price for 4,000 shares
Option strike price
$108.93/share
Non-Qualified Stock Option exercise price for 2,200 shares
Option strike price
$84.59/share
Non-Qualified Stock Option exercise price for 2,450 shares
Net share direction
-14,150 shares
Net buy/sell shares reported in transaction summary
Key Terms
Non-Qualified Stock Option (right to buy), bona fide gift, open-market sale, donor advised fund, +1 more
5 terms
Non-Qualified Stock Option (right to buy) financial
"security_title: "Non-Qualified Stock Option (right to buy)""
bona fide gift financial
"transaction_code_description: "Bona fide gift""
A bona fide gift is a genuine, voluntary transfer of money, property, or benefits from one party to another made without expectation of repayment, services, or hidden conditions. Investors care because such gifts can affect company disclosures, related‑party transaction rules, tax treatment, and perceived conflicts of interest; think of it like someone giving you a present with no strings attached — but on a corporate scale, auditors and regulators need to verify it really is unconditional.
open-market sale financial
"transaction_action: "open-market sale""
An open-market sale is when a shareholder sells existing shares directly on a public exchange to any willing buyer, rather than through a private deal. Think of it like putting goods on a busy market stall where price is set by supply and demand; for investors it matters because such sales increase available supply, can put short-term downward pressure on the stock price, and signal changes in liquidity or investor confidence.
donor advised fund financial
"Contribution to a charitable donor advised fund."
A donor advised fund is a charitable savings account you fund with cash or assets (including stocks) that lets you take an immediate tax benefit while recommending when and which charities receive grants over time. Think of it like a dedicated piggy bank for giving: you get tax relief when you put money in, can avoid selling appreciated securities and triggering capital gains, and still control the timing and recipients of donations, which affects tax planning, portfolio decisions, and public giving signals.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan financial
"58 shares acquired under the Lowe's Employee Stock Purchase Plan."
An employee stock purchase plan is a company program that lets workers buy shares through small payroll deductions, often at a discount to the market price and after a set offering period. Think of it like a workplace savings plan that turns into ownership: it encourages employees to share in the company’s success and can create predictable buying or selling of stock that investors watch because it affects supply, demand and employee incentives.
FAQ
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What insider transactions did LOW executive Janice Dupre report on this Form 4 for LOW?
Janice Dupre reported exercising stock options to acquire 14,150 Lowe’s common shares, selling 14,150 shares in an open-market transaction, and gifting 476 shares. These transactions reflect option exercises, a sale, and a charitable contribution, all recorded on June 16, 2026.
What stock options did Janice Dupre exercise in this LOW Form 4 filing?
She exercised non‑qualified stock options covering 14,150 shares of Lowe’s common stock at exercise prices of $135.63, $80.42, $108.93, and $84.59. The related option grants had previously vested in three annual installments beginning between April 2019 and July 2021.
Did Janice Dupre make any gifts of LOW stock in this Form 4?
Yes. The filing reports a bona fide gift of 476 shares of Lowe’s common stock. A footnote states this represented a contribution to a charitable donor-advised fund, distinguishing it from a sale or other compensation-related transfer of shares.
What does the Form 4 say about Janice Dupre’s remaining stock options in LOW?
The Form 4 shows non‑qualified stock options exercised for 5,500, 4,000, 2,200, and 2,450 shares, with remaining balances on two grants reduced to 3,324 and 845 options and two grants reduced to zero. The derivative summary contains no additional option positions beyond those listed.
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