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NYSE:LOW

Lowe's Companies - LOW Stock Forecast, Price & News

$189.46
-0.23 (-0.12%)
(As of 03/24/2023 12:00 AM ET)
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Today's Range
$187.44
$190.27
50-Day Range
$189.46
$221.56
52-Week Range
$170.12
$223.31
Volume
2.69 million shs
Average Volume
3.67 million shs
Market Capitalization
$117.60 billion
P/E Ratio
18.93
Dividend Yield
2.22%
Price Target
$225.00

Lowe's Companies MarketRank™ Forecast

Analyst Rating
Hold
2.43 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
18.8% Upside
$225.00 Price Target
Short Interest
Healthy
1.65% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength
Strong
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
-2.74
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment
0.42mentions of Lowe
Based on 28 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
Selling Shares
$1.85 M Sold Last Quarter
Proj. Earnings Growth
9.04%
From $13.83 to $15.08 Per Share

Overall MarketRank

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

3.04 out of 5 stars

Retail/Wholesale Sector

10th out of 209 stocks

Lumber & Other Building Materials Industry

1st out of 4 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. 

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LOW Company Calendar

Ex-Dividend for 2/8 Dividend
1/24/2023
Dividend Payable
2/08/2023
Last Earnings
3/01/2023
Today
3/25/2023
Dividend Payable
5/10/2023
Next Earnings (Estimated)
5/17/2023
Fiscal Year End
1/31/2024
Ex-Dividend for 5/10 Dividend
1/01/2100

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Industry
Lumber & other building materials
Sub-Industry
Home Improvement Retail
CUSIP
54866110
Employees
340,000
Year Founded
1921

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Forecast
$225.00
High Stock Price Forecast
$275.00
Low Stock Price Forecast
$159.00
Forecasted Upside/Downside
+18.8%
Consensus Rating
Hold
Rating Score (0-4)
2.43
Research Coverage
28 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
$6.44 billion
Pretax Margin
9.31%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$97.06 billion
Cash Flow
$17.07 per share
Book Value
($22.96) per share

Miscellaneous

Free Float
619,211,000
Market Cap
$117.60 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
1.10

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Key Executives

  • Marvin R. EllisonMarvin R. Ellison
    Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer
  • Brandon J. Sink
    Chief Financial Officer & Executive Vice President
  • Seemantini GodboleSeemantini Godbole
    Chief Information Officer & Executive VP
  • Jeff R. Vining
    Chief Compliance Officer & Senior Vice President
  • Ross William McCanless
    Secretary, Executive VP & General Counsel













LOW Stock - Frequently Asked Questions

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

28 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Lowe's Companies in the last twelve months. There are currently 2 sell ratings, 12 hold ratings and 14 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research 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 Wall Street analysts have issued 1 year price targets for Lowe's Companies' stock. Their LOW share price forecasts range from $159.00 to $275.00. On average, they expect the company's stock price to reach $225.00 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 18.8% 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 start of the year. Since then, LOW shares have decreased by 4.9% and is now trading at $189.46.
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Are investors shorting Lowe's Companies?

Lowe's Companies saw a decline in short interest during the month of February. As of February 28th, there was short interest totaling 9,940,000 shares, a decline of 7.4% from the February 13th total of 10,730,000 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 3,070,000 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 3.2 days. Currently, 1.7% of the company's shares are short sold.
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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, May 17th 2023.
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How were Lowe's Companies' earnings last quarter?

Lowe's Companies, Inc. (NYSE:LOW) released its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, March, 1st. The home improvement retailer reported $2.28 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.21 by $0.07. The home improvement retailer had revenue of $22.40 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $22.71 billion. Lowe's Companies had a net margin of 6.63% and a negative trailing twelve-month return on equity of 82.30%. Lowe's Companies's revenue for the quarter was up 5.0% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company posted $1.78 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, March 24th. Stockholders of record on Wednesday, April 26th will be given a dividend of $1.05 per share on Wednesday, May 10th. This represents a $4.20 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.22%.
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Is Lowe's Companies a good dividend stock?

Lowe's Companies (NYSE:LOW) pays an annual dividend of $4.20 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 2.19%. The company has been increasing its dividend for 49 consecutive years, indicating the company has a strong committment to maintain and grow its dividend. The dividend payout ratio is 41.96%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, LOW will have a dividend payout ratio of 27.85% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
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How will Lowe's Companies' stock buyback program work?

Lowe's Companies declared that its board has initiated a share buyback plan on Wednesday, December 15th 2021, which allows the company to buyback $13,000,000,000.00 in shares, according to EventVestor. This buyback authorization allows the company to reacquire up to 7.6% of its stock through open market purchases. Stock buyback plans are often an indication that the company's leadership believes its stock is undervalued.

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

Lowe's Companies updated its FY24 earnings guidance on Wednesday, March, 1st. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of $13.60-$14.00 for the period, compared to the consensus EPS estimate of $13.84. The company issued revenue guidance of $88.0-$90.0 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $90.66 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 many different retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include Morgan Stanley (1.88%), Geode Capital Management LLC (1.77%), Norges Bank (1.18%), Moneta Group Investment Advisors LLC (0.82%), Legal & General Group Plc (0.68%) and Franklin Resources Inc. (0.58%). Insiders that own company stock include David H Batchelder, Donald Frieson, 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 $189.46.

How much money does Lowe's Companies make?

Lowe's Companies (NYSE:LOW) has a market capitalization of $117.60 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 $10.01 on an earnings per share basis.

How many employees does Lowe's Companies have?

The company employs 340,000 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 3/25/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff