Rep. Kevin Hern (R-OK) disclosed five sales of DVN, the stock of Devon Energy, between August 31 and September 14, 2026. The estimated midpoint value of the combined transactions is roughly $590,000, making it one of the larger single-stock disclosures by a House member in recent months.
The trades, reported in a periodic filing on the House financial disclosure system, include four sales from Hern's joint trust account and one from his personal account. The largest individual transaction, a sale of between $100,000 and $250,000, occurred on August 31, followed by two similar-sized sales on September 2 and September 4. Two smaller sales, each ranging from $15,000 to $50,000, were recorded on August 31 and September 14.
Hern, a member of the House Ways and Means Committee and its Tax and Health subcommittees, has a long history of trading individual stocks. His career total now stands at 1,037 trades, a figure that puts him among the most active equity traders in Congress. The Devon Energy sales add to a portfolio that has seen frequent turnover in energy names, a sector that aligns with his home state's oil and gas economy.
Devon Energy, an independent exploration and production company with a strong position in the Delaware Basin, has a market capitalization of $28.7 billion. The stock traded at $46.75 at the time of this report, within its 52-week range of $31.47 to $52.71. The company is known for its variable dividend program, which ties quarterly payouts to free cash flow, making it a favorite among income-focused investors in the energy patch.
Hern is not alone in trading Devon Energy. Our database shows 35 other lawmakers have traded DVN during the current Congress, a figure that reflects the stock's popularity among members with energy interests or those simply looking for a liquid large-cap name. The trades by Hern come as the STOCK Act requires members to disclose securities transactions within 45 days of execution, a rule that has been in place since 2012.
The timing of Hern's sales is notable because they occurred over a two-week period that saw no major company-specific announcements from Devon Energy. The stock was trading in a range between $44 and $48 during that span, according to market data. Whether Hern's sales were driven by portfolio rebalancing, tax planning, or other factors is not disclosed in the filing, and the STOCK Act does not require members to state a reason for their trades.
For context, Hern's total trading activity has drawn attention in the past for its sheer volume. With more than 1,000 career trades, he ranks among the top 10 most active traders in the House. His latest DVN sales are a continuation of a pattern that has made him a frequent subject of analysis for transparency groups that track congressional investing.
The full list of Hern's DVN trades, including exact dollar ranges and dates, is appended below. For the latest congressional trades across all members, see our live database.
The disclosed trades
Every DVN line item from Kevin Hern's periodic transaction reports, as filed:
| Trade date | Type | Amount (disclosed range) | Filed | Days to disclosure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 31, 2026 | Sell | $100K–$250K | Sep 25, 2026 | 25 |
| Aug 31, 2026 | Sell | $15K–$50K | Sep 25, 2026 | 25 |
| Sep 2, 2026 | Sell | $100K–$250K | Sep 25, 2026 | 23 |
| Sep 4, 2026 | Sell | $100K–$250K | Sep 25, 2026 | 21 |
| Sep 14, 2026 | Sell | $15K–$50K | Sep 25, 2026 | 11 |