Robeco Institutional Asset Management B.V. Trims Position in Lowe's Companies, Inc. $LOW

Key Points

• Robeco Institutional Asset Management cut its stake in Lowe's by 57.1% in Q4, selling 710,885 shares and leaving it with 534,056 shares (about 0.10% of the company) worth roughly $128.8 million.
• Lowe's beat Q4 estimates with EPS of $1.98 vs. $1.94 and revenue of $20.59 billion (up 10.9% year-over-year), and set FY2026 guidance of $12.25–$12.75 EPS while analysts hold a consensus "Moderate Buy" with a $289.24 price target.
• The company pays a quarterly dividend of $1.20 (annualized $4.80) for a ~2.0% yield; Lowe's market cap is about $136.9 billion and the 52-week range is $210.33–$293.06.

Robeco Institutional Asset Management B.V. lessened its stake in shares of Lowe's Companies, Inc. (NYSE:LOW - Free Report) by 57.1% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 534,056 shares of the home improvement retailer's stock after selling 710,885 shares during the quarter. Robeco Institutional Asset Management B.V. owned about 0.10% of Lowe's Companies worth $128,793,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

A number of other hedge funds have also added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Vanguard Group Inc. grew its holdings in shares of Lowe's Companies by 0.6% during the third quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 55,306,162 shares of the home improvement retailer's stock worth $13,898,992,000 after purchasing an additional 329,807 shares in the last quarter. State Street Corp grew its holdings in shares of Lowe's Companies by 0.5% during the third quarter. State Street Corp now owns 25,036,276 shares of the home improvement retailer's stock worth $6,291,867,000 after purchasing an additional 124,501 shares in the last quarter. Northern Trust Corp grew its holdings in shares of Lowe's Companies by 1.5% during the third quarter. Northern Trust Corp now owns 6,830,080 shares of the home improvement retailer's stock worth $1,716,467,000 after purchasing an additional 103,827 shares in the last quarter. Invesco Ltd. lifted its position in Lowe's Companies by 5.2% in the 3rd quarter. Invesco Ltd. now owns 4,830,373 shares of the home improvement retailer's stock worth $1,213,921,000 after buying an additional 240,123 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Bank of New York Mellon Corp boosted its stake in Lowe's Companies by 12.1% in the third quarter. Bank of New York Mellon Corp now owns 4,294,776 shares of the home improvement retailer's stock worth $1,079,320,000 after buying an additional 463,012 shares in the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 74.06% of the company's stock.

Lowe's Companies Stock Performance

Shares of LOW stock opened at $244.45 on Monday. Lowe's Companies, Inc. has a fifty-two week low of $210.33 and a fifty-two week high of $293.06. The stock has a 50 day moving average price of $255.24 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $249.91. The company has a market capitalization of $136.91 billion, a P/E ratio of 20.63, a PEG ratio of 5.31 and a beta of 0.97.

Lowe's Companies (NYSE:LOW - Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, February 25th. The home improvement retailer reported $1.98 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.94 by $0.04. Lowe's Companies had a negative return on equity of 61.40% and a net margin of 7.71%.The firm had revenue of $20.59 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $20.34 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company posted $1.93 earnings per share. The business'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. As a group, equities analysts predict that Lowe's Companies, Inc. will post 11.9 earnings per share for the current year.

Lowe's Companies Dividend Announcement

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

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

LOW has been the topic of a number of recent research reports. KGI Securities initiated coverage on shares of Lowe's Companies in a research report on Tuesday, March 10th. They set a "neutral" rating and a $255.00 price target on the stock. Truist Financial reduced their price target on shares of Lowe's Companies from $295.00 to $293.00 and set a "buy" rating on the stock in a research report on Thursday, February 26th. Mizuho increased their price target on shares of Lowe's Companies from $272.00 to $294.00 and gave the company an "outperform" rating in a research report on Friday, February 27th. TD Cowen reduced their price target on shares of Lowe's Companies from $295.00 to $280.00 and set a "hold" rating on the stock in a research report on Thursday, February 26th. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company increased their price target on shares of Lowe's Companies from $280.00 to $290.00 and gave the company 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 issued a Hold rating to the company's stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company presently has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and a consensus price target of $289.24.

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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