Lowe's Companies, Inc. $LOW Stock Position Cut by AMG National Trust Bank

Key Points

• AMG National Trust Bank trimmed its stake in Lowe's by 1.6% in Q4, selling 6,975 shares and now holds 428,293 shares (~0.08% of Lowe's) valued at $103.29 million, making LOW its 7th-largest holding (about 2.4% of AMG's portfolio).
• Quarterly results beat estimates: Lowe's reported Q4 EPS of $1.98 vs. $1.94 expected and revenue of $20.59B vs. $20.34B, with revenue up 10.9% year-over-year and FY2026 guidance of $12.25–$12.75 EPS (sell-side consensus 12.61).
• Dividend and analyst outlook: Lowe's declared a $1.20 quarterly dividend (annual $4.80, ~2.0% yield) and holds a "Moderate Buy" consensus from analysts with an average price target of $289.24 (22 Buys, 8 Holds).

AMG National Trust Bank lowered its stake in shares of Lowe's Companies, Inc. (NYSE:LOW - Free Report) by 1.6% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 428,293 shares of the home improvement retailer's stock after selling 6,975 shares during the quarter. Lowe's Companies makes up about 2.4% of AMG National Trust Bank's investment portfolio, making the stock its 7th largest holding. AMG National Trust Bank owned approximately 0.08% of Lowe's Companies worth $103,287,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Several other large investors have also modified their holdings of LOW. Rather & Kittrell Inc. lifted its holdings in Lowe's Companies by 0.4% during the 4th quarter. Rather & Kittrell Inc. now owns 10,379 shares of the home improvement retailer's stock worth $2,503,000 after buying an additional 38 shares during the last quarter. Walkner Condon Financial Advisors LLC boosted its holdings in Lowe's Companies by 4.3% in the fourth quarter. Walkner Condon Financial Advisors LLC now owns 945 shares of the home improvement retailer's stock worth $228,000 after purchasing an additional 39 shares during the period. Berger Financial Group Inc boosted its holdings in Lowe's Companies by 3.6% in the fourth quarter. Berger Financial Group Inc now owns 1,165 shares of the home improvement retailer's stock worth $281,000 after purchasing an additional 40 shares during the period. Westfuller Advisors LLC increased its stake in Lowe's Companies by 7.0% during the fourth quarter. Westfuller Advisors LLC now owns 629 shares of the home improvement retailer's stock valued at $152,000 after purchasing an additional 41 shares during the last quarter. Finally, DDD Partners LLC raised its holdings in shares of Lowe's Companies by 2.7% during the fourth quarter. DDD Partners LLC now owns 1,563 shares of the home improvement retailer's stock worth $377,000 after purchasing an additional 41 shares during the period. Institutional investors own 74.06% of the company's stock.

Lowe's Companies Stock Down 0.8%

NYSE:LOW opened at $242.47 on Tuesday. The business's 50-day moving average price is $247.96 and its 200 day moving average price is $249.94. Lowe's Companies, Inc. has a 52-week low of $210.33 and a 52-week high of $293.06. The firm has a market cap of $135.80 billion, a P/E ratio of 20.46, a PEG ratio of 5.31 and a beta of 0.97.

Lowe's Companies (NYSE:LOW - Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, February 25th. The home improvement retailer reported $1.98 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $1.94 by $0.04. Lowe's Companies had a net margin of 7.71% and a negative return on equity of 61.40%. The company had revenue of $20.59 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $20.34 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the company earned $1.93 EPS. Lowe's Companies's revenue was up 10.9% on a year-over-year basis. Lowe's Companies has set its FY 2026 guidance at 12.250-12.75 EPS. Sell-side analysts expect that Lowe's Companies, Inc. will post 12.61 EPS for the current year.

Lowe's Companies Dividend Announcement

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, May 6th. Shareholders of record on Wednesday, April 22nd will be paid a dividend of $1.20 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, April 22nd. This represents a $4.80 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.0%. Lowe's Companies's dividend payout ratio is currently 40.51%.

Analyst Ratings Changes

LOW has been the topic of a number of recent research reports. Robert W. Baird raised their price target on shares of Lowe's Companies from $290.00 to $320.00 and gave the stock an "outperform" rating in a research report on Tuesday, February 17th. Barclays upgraded Lowe's Companies from an "equal weight" rating to an "overweight" rating and set a $285.00 target price for the company in a research note on Wednesday, January 7th. Argus upped their target price on Lowe's Companies from $286.00 to $288.00 and gave the company a "buy" rating in a report on Monday, March 2nd. Citigroup increased their price target on Lowe's Companies from $250.00 to $285.00 and gave the stock a "neutral" rating in a research report on Thursday, February 12th. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company upped their price target on shares of Lowe's Companies from $280.00 to $290.00 and gave the stock an "overweight" rating in a research report on Thursday, February 26th. Twenty-two analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and eight have given a Hold rating to the company's stock. According to MarketBeat.com, Lowe's Companies currently has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and a consensus target price of $289.24.

Lowe's Companies Company 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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