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Lowe's Companies (LOW) Stock Price, News & Analysis

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$228.94 +7.07 (+3.19%)
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About Lowe's Companies Stock (NYSE:LOW)

Key Stats

Today's Range
$219.14
$232.17
50-Day Range
$210.72
$234.44
52-Week Range
$206.38
$287.01
Volume
1.94 million shs
Average Volume
2.65 million shs
Market Capitalization
$128.31 billion
P/E Ratio
18.96
Dividend Yield
2.01%
Price Target
$271.12
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy

Company Overview

Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) is a leading home improvement retailer based in Mooresville, North Carolina. Founded in 1921 as a small hardware store in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina, the company has grown into one of the largest home improvement chains in the world. Lowe’s core mission is to help customers improve the value and comfort of their homes and businesses through a broad selection of products, expert advice, and end-to-end installation services.

The company operates a network of retail stores offering an extensive array of products including building materials, appliances, lawn and garden supplies, hardware, tools, and home décor items. In addition to general merchandise, Lowe’s provides specialized services such as kitchen and bath remodeling, flooring installation, roofing, and electrical services. These professional services cater to both DIY homeowners and commercial contractors, underscoring Lowe’s commitment to serving a diverse customer base.

Lowe’s serves customers across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, with over 2,000 stores operating under the Lowe’s banner. The company has invested heavily in e-commerce platforms and omnichannel capabilities, enabling customers to shop online for in-store pickup or home delivery. This digital expansion complements the in-store experience, allowing customers to access real-time inventory information, online product reviews, and virtual project planning tools.

Under the leadership of President and CEO Marvin R. Ellison, Lowe’s continues to refine its strategic focus on customer service excellence and operational efficiency. The company emphasizes workforce training programs, supplier partnerships, and sustainability initiatives to meet evolving market demands. With a century-long history and a forward-looking approach to retail, Lowe’s remains a prominent player in the home improvement industry, dedicated to driving growth through innovation and community engagement.

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Lowe's Companies Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

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97th Percentile Overall Score

LOW MarketRank™: 

Lowe's Companies scored higher than 97% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 15th out of 214 stocks in the retail/wholesale sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

  • Consensus Rating

    Lowe's Companies has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.58, and is based on 16 buy ratings, 9 hold ratings, and 1 sell rating.

  • Amount of Analyst Coverage

    Lowe's Companies has been the subject of 13 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.

  • Read more about Lowe's Companies' stock forecast and price target.
  • Earnings Growth

    Earnings for Lowe's Companies are expected to grow by 5.38% in the coming year, from $11.90 to $12.54 per share.

  • Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

    The P/E ratio of Lowe's Companies is 18.83, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 24.81.

  • Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

    The P/E ratio of Lowe's Companies is 18.83, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Retail/Wholesale sector average P/E ratio of about 29.02.

  • Price to Earnings Growth Ratio

    Lowe's Companies has a PEG Ratio of 2.11. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.

  • Read more about Lowe's Companies' valuation and earnings.
  • Percentage of Shares Shorted

    1.58% of the float of Lowe's Companies has been sold short.
  • Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

    Lowe's Companies has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 3.2, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.
  • Change versus previous month

    Short interest in Lowe's Companies has recently increased by 4.74%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing.
  • Dividend Yield

    Lowe's Companies pays a meaningful dividend of 2.06%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.

  • Dividend Growth

    Lowe's Companies has been increasing its dividend for 53 years.

  • Dividend Coverage

    The dividend payout ratio of Lowe's Companies is 38.11%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.

  • Dividend Sustainability

    Based on earnings estimates, Lowe's Companies will have a dividend payout ratio of 36.68% next year. This indicates that Lowe's Companies will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

  • Read more about Lowe's Companies' dividend.
  • Percentage of Shares Shorted

    1.58% of the float of Lowe's Companies has been sold short.
  • Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

    Lowe's Companies has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 3.2, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.
  • Change versus previous month

    Short interest in Lowe's Companies has recently increased by 4.74%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing.
  • News Sentiment

    Lowe's Companies has a news sentiment score of 1.48. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.76 average news sentiment score of Retail/Wholesale companies.
  • News Coverage This Week

    MarketBeat has tracked 42 news articles for Lowe's Companies this week, compared to 34 articles on an average week.
  • Search Interest

    28 people have searched for LOW on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 27% compared to the previous 30 days.
  • MarketBeat Follows

    Only 14 people have added Lowe's Companies to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -55% compared to the previous 30 days.
  • Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

    In the past three months, Lowe's Companies insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $257,075.00 in company stock.

  • Percentage Held by Insiders

    Only 0.27% of the stock of Lowe's Companies is held by insiders.

  • Percentage Held by Institutions

    74.06% of the stock of Lowe's Companies is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

  • Read more about Lowe's Companies' insider trading history.
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LOW Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Lowe's Companies' stock was trading at $246.80 at the beginning of the year. Since then, LOW stock has decreased by 7.9% and is now trading at $227.3490.
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Lowe's Companies, Inc. (NYSE:LOW) posted its earnings results on Wednesday, May, 21st. The home improvement retailer reported $2.92 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $2.88 by $0.04. The company's revenue was down 2.0% on a year-over-year basis.
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Lowe's Companies subsidiaries include StainMaster, Boomerang Commerce, Retail Analytics platform of Boomerang Commerce, Maintenance Supply Headquarters, RONA, Atlas Pipeline Partners L.P., Orchard Supply Hardware, and more.

Shares of LOW stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Lowe's Companies investors own include Salesforce (CRM), Chevron (CVX), Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), Home Depot (HD), AbbVie (ABBV), CocaCola (KO) and QUALCOMM (QCOM).

Company Calendar

Record date for 5/7 Dividend
4/23/2025
Ex-Dividend for 5/7 Dividend
4/23/2025
Dividend Payable
5/07/2025
Last Earnings
5/21/2025
Today
7/01/2025
Record date for 8/6 Dividend
7/23/2025
Ex-Dividend for 8/6 Dividend
7/23/2025
Dividend Payable
8/06/2025
Next Earnings (Estimated)
8/19/2025
Fiscal Year End
1/31/2026

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange
NYSE
Industry
RETAIL - HOME FRN
Sub-Industry
Home Improvement Retail
Current Symbol
NYSE:LOW
Employees
270,000
Year Founded
1921

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target
$271.12
High Stock Price Target
$305.00
Low Stock Price Target
$240.00
Potential Upside/Downside
+22.2%
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Rating Score (0-4)
2.58
Research Coverage
26 Analysts

Profitability

Trailing P/E Ratio
18.38
Forward P/E Ratio
18.64
P/E Growth
2.11
Net Income
$6.96 billion
Pretax Margin
10.82%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$83.67 billion
Cash Flow
$15.46 per share
Price / Cash Flow
14.35
Book Value
($25.20) per share
Price / Book
-8.80

Miscellaneous

Free Float
558,925,000
Market Cap
$124.32 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
0.92

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This page (NYSE:LOW) was last updated on 7/1/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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