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NYSE:LOW

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

$210.49
-0.12 (-0.06%)
(As of 09/22/2023 ET)
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Today's Range
$209.23
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$211.23
50-Day Range
$210.49
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$234.99
52-Week Range
$176.50
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$237.21
Volume
2.94 million shs
Average Volume
2.72 million shs
Market Capitalization
$121.48 billion
P/E Ratio
20.72
Dividend Yield
2.09%
Price Target
$237.90
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Lowe's Companies MarketRank™ Forecast

Analyst Rating
Hold
2.39 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
13.0% Upside
$237.90 Price Target
Short Interest
Healthy
1.60% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength
Strong
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
-2.74
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment
0.65mentions of Lowe
Based on 24 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
Selling Shares
$2.25 M Sold Last Quarter
Proj. Earnings Growth
8.41%
From $13.44 to $14.57 Per Share

Overall MarketRank™

MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

2.78 out of 5 stars

Retail/Wholesale Sector

24th out of 209 stocks

Lumber & Other Building Materials Industry

1st out of 5 stocks

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About Lowe's Companies (NYSE:LOW) Stock

Founded in 1921, Lowe's Companies Inc. is one of the largest chains of home improvement stores in the United States and the second-largest hardware chain in the world. Operating 1,971 stores in the U.S. and 210 in Canada and Mexico, Lowe's Companies Inc. offers a wide range of products for use in residential and commercial construction, repair, property maintenance, remodeling and decorating. 

The company also provides a variety of in-house and third-party installation services, offered through partnerships with independent local contractors and extended protection plans purchased through Assurant Inc., an insurance company located in New York. Lowe's Companies Inc. also offers subcontracted in-warranty and out-of-warranty repair services under its privately labeled Lowe's Protection Plan. 

Lowe's Companies Inc. is known for competitive pricing and customer service. It has made strategic acquisitions and investments to strengthen its position in the market, contributing to steady revenue growth over the past decade. Additionally, it has embraced new technologies, investing in online ordering, artificial intelligence-enabled customer service and virtual design services to stay ahead of competitors. Lowe's Companies Inc. has also implemented various sustainability initiatives to reduce its environmental impact, including increasing energy efficiency at retail stores and using more renewable energy throughout its logistical systems. 

Lowe's Companies Inc. has many competitive advantages, including a strong balance sheet and commitment to customer satisfaction, helping it remain a leader in the home improvement retail space. Its financials are strong, revenue has grown steadily over the past decade, and it provides shareholder returns that routinely outpace the industry average. 

With over six million shareholders, its financially sound decisions have enabled it to grow its earnings by over 22% in the past decade while increasing shareholder earnings per share to 16% in the same period. 

LOW Price History

LOW Stock News Headlines

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Lowe's Companies (NYSE:LOW) Now Covered by HSBC
September 23, 2023 | msn.com
Costco, Lowe's, Best Buy, and Tractor Supply are winning the battle against retail theft in a strikingly similar way
September 23, 2023 | msn.com
Lowe's has an answer for Target and Walmart's theft problems
September 22, 2023 | msn.com
Lowe’s Hometown comes out to support The Gil Carter Initiative
September 22, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com
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September 21, 2023 | msn.com
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September 21, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com
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September 21, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com
Lowe's (LOW) Down 5.4% Since Last Earnings Report: Can It Rebound?
September 20, 2023 | stocknews.com
Lowe's Companies (LOW), Sherwin-Williams (SHW) and WD-40 Company (WDFC): Ranking Home Improvement Stocks
September 20, 2023 | bizjournals.com
New Lowe's coming to St. Johns County
September 19, 2023 | abcnews.go.com
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September 19, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com
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September 19, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com
Pella's Popular Hidden Screen Expands to Lifestyle Series Wood Windows, Available Exclusively at Lowe's
September 18, 2023 | msn.com
‘She didn’t even know my name’: Lowe’s worker says her entire department of 50 was just fired by a manager who called her ‘Josh’
September 18, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com
Is It Time To Consider Buying Lowe's Companies, Inc. (NYSE:LOW)?
September 17, 2023 | americanbankingnews.com
Lowe's Companies (NYSE:LOW) Shares Down 3.1%
September 16, 2023 | thetimes.co.uk
Louise Lowe: ‘I was 26 when I stood in the Abbey for the first time’
September 15, 2023 | msn.com
Lowe's CEO says the solution to rising theft is clear: hire and train more workers
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LOW Company Calendar

Ex-Dividend for 8/9 Dividend
7/25/2023
Dividend Payable
8/09/2023
Last Earnings
8/22/2023
Today
9/24/2023
Ex-Dividend for 11/8 Dividend
10/24/2023
Dividend Payable
11/08/2023
Next Earnings (Estimated)
11/15/2023
Fiscal Year End
1/31/2024
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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange
NYSE
Industry
Lumber & other building materials
Sub-Industry
Home Improvement Retail
Sector
Retail/Wholesale
Current Symbol
NYSE:LOW
CUSIP
54866110
CIK
60667
Web
www.lowes.com
Phone
(704) 758-1000
Fax
704-757-0576
Employees
307,000
Year Founded
1921

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Forecast
$237.90
High Stock Price Forecast
$289.00
Low Stock Price Forecast
$159.00
Forecasted Upside/Downside
+13.0%
Consensus Rating
Hold
Rating Score (0-4)
2.39
Research Coverage
28 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)
$10.16
Trailing P/E Ratio
20.72
Forward P/E Ratio
15.66
P/E Growth
1.37
Net Income
$6.44 billion
Net Margins
6.48%
Pretax Margin
9.11%
Return on Equity
-58.56%
Return on Assets
18.29%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio
N/A
Current Ratio
1.26
Quick Ratio
0.27

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$97.06 billion
Price / Sales
1.25
Cash Flow
$17.96 per share
Price / Cash Flow
11.72
Book Value
($25.53) per share
Price / Book
-8.24

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares
577,110,000
Free Float
575,615,000
Market Cap
$121.48 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
1.09

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Key Executives

  • Mr. Marvin R. EllisonMr. Marvin R. Ellison (Age 58)
    Pres, CEO & Chairman
    Comp: $5.2M
  • Mr. Brandon J. Sink (Age 47)
    Exec. VP & CFO
    Comp: $1.46M
  • Ms. Seemantini GodboleMs. Seemantini Godbole (Age 53)
    Exec. VP and Chief Information & Digital Officer
    Comp: $1.8M
  • Mr. William P. Boltz (Age 60)
    Exec. VP of Merchandising
    Comp: $1.93M
  • Mr. Joseph Michael McFarland IIIMr. Joseph Michael McFarland III (Age 53)
    Exec. VP of Stores
    Comp: $1.93M
  • Mr. Dan Clayton Griggs Jr. (Age 45)
    Sr. VP of Tax & Chief Accounting Officer
  • Ms. Kate Pearlman
    VP of Investor Relations
  • Mr. Jeff R. Vining
    Sr. VP, Chief Compliance Officer & Deputy Gen. Counsel
  • Ms. Juliette Williams Pryor (Age 58)
    Exec. VP, Chief Legal Officer & Corp. Sec.
  • Ms. Janice M. DupreMs. Janice M. Dupre (Age 58)
    Exec. VP of HR

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LOW Stock - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Lowe's Companies stock right now?

28 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Lowe's Companies in the last twelve months. There are currently 2 sell ratings, 13 hold ratings and 13 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "hold" LOW shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in LOW, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.
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What is Lowe's Companies' stock price forecast for 2023?

28 analysts have issued twelve-month target prices for Lowe's Companies' stock. Their LOW share price forecasts range from $159.00 to $289.00. On average, they expect the company's share price to reach $237.90 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 13.0% from the stock's current price.
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How have LOW shares performed in 2023?

Lowe's Companies' stock was trading at $199.24 at the beginning of 2023. Since then, LOW stock has increased by 5.6% and is now trading at $210.49.
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When is Lowe's Companies' next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, November 15th 2023.
View our LOW earnings forecast.

How were Lowe's Companies' earnings last quarter?

Lowe's Companies, Inc. (NYSE:LOW) announced its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, August, 22nd. The home improvement retailer reported $4.56 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $4.49 by $0.07. The home improvement retailer had revenue of $24.96 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $24.97 billion. Lowe's Companies had a net margin of 6.48% and a negative trailing twelve-month return on equity of 58.56%. The firm's revenue for the quarter was down 9.2% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm earned $4.67 earnings per share.
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How often does Lowe's Companies pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Lowe's Companies?

Lowe's Companies announced a quarterly dividend on Friday, August 18th. Stockholders of record on Wednesday, October 25th will be given a dividend of $1.10 per share on Wednesday, November 8th. This represents a $4.40 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.09%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, October 24th.
Read our dividend analysis for LOW.

What ETFs hold Lowe's Companies' stock?

ETFs with the largest weight of Lowe's Companies (NYSE:LOW) stock in their portfolio include Pacer BioThreat Strategy ETF (VIRS), VanEck Retail ETF (RTH), iShares U.S. Home Construction ETF (ITB), Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLY), 2ndVote Life Neutral Plus ETF (LYFE), WBI BullBear Value 3000 ETF (WBIF), iShares U.S. Consumer Focused ETF (IEDI) and Invesco BuyBack Achievers ETF (PKW).

Is Lowe's Companies a good dividend stock?

Lowe's Companies (NYSE:LOW) pays an annual dividend of $4.40 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 2.09%. The company has been increasing its dividend for 50 consecutive years, indicating the company has a strong committment to maintain and grow its dividend. The dividend payout ratio is 43.31%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, LOW will have a dividend payout ratio of 30.20% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
Read our dividend analysis for LOW.

How will Lowe's Companies' stock buyback program work?

Lowe's Companies declared that its Board of Directors has authorized a share repurchase plan on Wednesday, December 15th 2021, which authorizes the company to repurchase $13,000,000,000.00 in shares, according to EventVestor. This repurchase authorization authorizes the company to reacquire up to 7.6% of its stock through open market purchases. Stock repurchase plans are typically an indication that the company's board of directors believes its shares are undervalued.

What guidance has Lowe's Companies issued on next quarter's earnings?

Lowe's Companies issued an update on its FY 2023 earnings guidance on Wednesday, August, 23rd. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of $13.20-$13.60 for the period, compared to the consensus EPS estimate of $13.37. The company issued revenue guidance of $87.00 billion-$89.00 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $88.08 billion.

What is Marvin Ellison's approval rating as Lowe's Companies' CEO?

2,818 employees have rated Lowe's Companies Chief Executive Officer Marvin Ellison on Glassdoor.com. Marvin Ellison has an approval rating of 62% among the company's employees. This puts Marvin Ellison in the bottom 25% of approval ratings compared to other CEOs of publicly-traded companies.

What other stocks do shareholders of Lowe's Companies own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Lowe's Companies investors own include Home Depot (HD), NVIDIA (NVDA), Visa (V), Walt Disney (DIS), Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), AT&T (T), JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM), Walmart (WMT), Intel (INTC) and AbbVie (ABBV).

What is Lowe's Companies' stock symbol?

Lowe's Companies trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "LOW."

Who are Lowe's Companies' major shareholders?

Lowe's Companies' stock is owned by a variety of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include BlackRock Inc. (7.07%), State Street Corp (4.30%), Geode Capital Management LLC (1.88%), Northern Trust Corp (1.20%), Bank of New York Mellon Corp (0.84%) and Nuveen Asset Management LLC (0.76%). Insiders that own company stock include David H Batchelder, Donald Frieson, Janice Dupre, Joseph Michael Mcfarland, Ross W Mccanless and Seemantini Godbole.
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How do I buy shares of Lowe's Companies?

Shares of LOW stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab.
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What is Lowe's Companies' stock price today?

One share of LOW stock can currently be purchased for approximately $210.49.

How much money does Lowe's Companies make?

Lowe's Companies (NYSE:LOW) has a market capitalization of $121.48 billion and generates $97.06 billion in revenue each year. The home improvement retailer earns $6.44 billion in net income (profit) each year or $10.16 on an earnings per share basis.

How many employees does Lowe's Companies have?

The company employs 307,000 workers across the globe.

Does Lowe's Companies have any subsidiaries?
The following companies are subsidiares of Lowe's Companies: ATG, Atlas Pipeline Partners L.P., Boomerang Commerce, Lowe’s Companies Canada ULC, Lowe’s Home Centers LLC, Maintenance Supply Headquarters, Orchard Supply Hardware, RONA, RONA Inc., Retail Analytics platform of Boomerang Commerce, and StainMaster.
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How can I contact Lowe's Companies?

Lowe's Companies' mailing address is 1000 LOWE`S BLVD, MOORESVILLE NC, 28117. The official website for the company is www.lowes.com. The home improvement retailer can be reached via phone at (704) 758-1000, via email at investorrelations@lowes.com, or via fax at 704-757-0576.

This page (NYSE:LOW) was last updated on 9/24/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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