Equitable Holdings Inc. Has $6.12 Million Stock Holdings in Lowe's Companies, Inc. $LOW

Key Points

• Equitable Holdings cut its Lowe’s position by 19.8% in the second quarter, selling 6,834 shares and retaining 27,732 shares valued at approximately $6.12 million. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 74.06% of Lowe’s stock.
• Lowe’s reported mixed quarterly results: adjusted earnings of $4.40 per share exceeded the $4.22 consensus, while revenue of $25.96 billion missed estimates but rose 8.3% year over year. Growth was supported by professional customers and online sales, offsetting weaker DIY demand and subdued housing activity.
• Analysts remain broadly positive but have reduced price targets. Lowe’s has a “Moderate Buy” consensus rating and an average target of $258.53, while the stock opened at $206.98, below its 50- and 200-day moving averages; insiders have also sold nearly $5.8 million of shares over the past three months.

Equitable Holdings Inc. lessened its position in Lowe's Companies, Inc. (NYSE:LOW - Free Report) by 19.8% during the 2nd quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 27,732 shares of the home improvement retailer's stock after selling 6,834 shares during the quarter. Equitable Holdings Inc.'s holdings in Lowe's Companies were worth $6,115,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Other large investors also recently modified their holdings of the company. Natixis Advisors LLC increased its holdings in Lowe's Companies by 3.5% in the 4th quarter. Natixis Advisors LLC now owns 630,956 shares of the home improvement retailer's stock valued at $152,161,000 after buying an additional 21,119 shares during the period. Bridges Investment Management Inc. lifted its holdings in shares of Lowe's Companies by 6.1% during the 4th 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 during the period. Kathmere Capital Management LLC boosted its position in shares of Lowe's Companies by 133.9% during 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 in the last quarter. Glenview Trust Co boosted its position in shares of 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 valued at $50,112,000 after acquiring an additional 17,225 shares in the last quarter. Finally, LPL Financial LLC boosted its position in shares of Lowe's Companies by 2.3% during the 4th quarter. LPL Financial LLC now owns 993,332 shares of the home improvement retailer's stock valued at $239,552,000 after acquiring an additional 22,175 shares in the last quarter. 74.06% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

More Lowe's Companies News

Here are the key news stories impacting Lowe's Companies this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Professional and online sales are key growth drivers. Lowe’s said Pro-customer demand and e-commerce growth helped offset weakness in DIY-related purchases, providing support while housing turnover remains subdued. Lowe's Q2 2027 Earnings Call Transcript
• Positive Sentiment: Valuation may be attractive for long-term investors. Morningstar reportedly estimates Lowe’s shares trade at roughly a 15% discount to fair value and sees stronger long-term prospects, supporting the stock’s housing-recovery thesis. Home Depot Or Lowe’s? Morningstar Says One Home-Improvement Stock Looks Cheaper
• Positive Sentiment: Dividend support remains an important part of the investment case. Recent commentary suggests Lowe’s long dividend history is backed by a more durable position than some other retailers, although investors are monitoring balance-sheet leverage and payout coverage. Target or Lowe’s: Whose Dividend Streak Cracks First?
• Neutral Sentiment: Recent earnings were mixed. Lowe’s exceeded consensus earnings expectations with $4.40 per share versus $4.22 expected, but revenue of $25.96 billion fell short of the $26.13 billion estimate. Revenue still increased 8.3% year over year. Lowe’s Just Reported Earnings
• Negative Sentiment: DIY weakness and frozen housing activity remain the main overhangs. Fewer home transactions and limited remodeling activity are pressuring discretionary projects, making Lowe’s increasingly dependent on Pro customers and online channels for growth. Home Depot vs. Lowe’s: One Housing Recovery Play Stands Out
• Negative Sentiment: Tariffs are adding cost pressure. Lowe’s and other big-box retailers are using tariff refunds and other measures to offset higher costs, but the need to absorb or manage those expenses could weigh on margins if inflation persists. How Big Box Retailers Are Using Tariff Refunds

Insider Transactions at Lowe's Companies

In other news, EVP Janice Dupre sold 14,150 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred 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 sale, the executive vice president directly owned 39,785 shares of the company's stock, valued at $8,828,291.50. This represents a 26.24% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this link. Also, EVP Margrethe R. Vagell sold 2,500 shares of the firm's stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, June 18th. The shares were sold at an average price of $223.83, for a total transaction of $559,575.00. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 20,220 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $4,525,842.60. This represents a 11.00% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Over the last three months, insiders have sold 25,980 shares of company stock worth $5,796,937. Corporate insiders own 0.29% of the company's stock.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several research analysts recently issued reports on the stock. Evercore dropped their price target on shares of Lowe's Companies from $250.00 to $230.00 in a research report on Thursday, May 21st. Weiss Ratings lowered Lowe's Companies from a "hold (c)" rating to a "hold (c-)" rating in a research note on Monday, August 17th. KeyCorp reissued an "overweight" rating and issued a $275.00 target price on shares of Lowe's Companies in a report on Thursday, August 20th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. cut their target price on Lowe's Companies from $279.00 to $252.00 and set an "overweight" rating for the company in a research report on Friday, July 31st. Finally, Guggenheim decreased their price target on Lowe's Companies from $300.00 to $275.00 and set a "buy" rating on the stock in a research note on Friday, August 21st. Twenty-three research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eleven have assigned a Hold rating and two have assigned a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has an average rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average target price of $258.53.

Lowe's Companies Stock Down 1.6%

Lowe's Companies stock opened at $206.98 on Friday. The stock has a 50-day simple moving average of $215.38 and a 200 day simple moving average of $230.95. Lowe's Companies, Inc. has a 12-month low of $199.40 and a 12-month high of $293.06. The stock has a market capitalization of $116.05 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 17.50, a P/E/G ratio of 2.80 and a beta of 0.86.

Lowe's Companies (NYSE:LOW - Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, August 19th. The home improvement retailer reported $4.40 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $4.22 by $0.18. Lowe's Companies had a net margin of 7.34% and a negative return on equity of 75.67%. The firm had revenue of $25.96 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $26.13 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm earned $4.33 EPS. The company's revenue was up 8.3% on a year-over-year basis. Lowe's Companies has set its FY 2026 guidance at 12.250-12.250 EPS. As a group, sell-side analysts anticipate that Lowe's Companies, Inc. will post 12.26 EPS for the current year.

Lowe's Companies 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.

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