Lowe's Companies Stock Forecast, Price & News

Lowe's Companies (NYSE:LOW) Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lowe's Companies a buy right now?

24 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Lowe's Companies in the last twelve months. There are currently 5 hold ratings and 19 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "buy" Lowe's Companies stock.
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What stocks does MarketBeat like better than Lowe's Companies?

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Are investors shorting Lowe's Companies?

Lowe's Companies saw a increase in short interest in the month of August. As of August 31st, there was short interest totaling 14,860,000 shares, an increase of 38.0% from the August 15th total of 10,770,000 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 3,630,000 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 4.1 days. Currently, 2.2% of the shares of the company are sold short.
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When is Lowe's Companies' next earnings date?

Lowe's Companies is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, November 17th 2021.
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How were Lowe's Companies' earnings last quarter?

Lowe's Companies, Inc. (NYSE:LOW) announced its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, August, 17th. The home improvement retailer reported $4.25 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $4.01 by $0.24. The home improvement retailer earned $27.57 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $26.76 billion. Lowe's Companies had a net margin of 7.41% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 541.39%. The company's revenue was up 1.0% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the firm earned $3.75 EPS.
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How has Lowe's Companies' stock been impacted by Coronavirus (COVID-19)?

Lowe's Companies' stock was trading at $99.15 on March 11th, 2020 when Coronavirus (COVID-19) reached pandemic status according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Since then, LOW stock has increased by 107.2% and is now trading at $205.43.
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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 27th. Investors of record on Wednesday, October 20th will be given a dividend of $0.80 per share on Wednesday, November 3rd. This represents a $3.20 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.56%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, October 19th.
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Is Lowe's Companies a good dividend stock?

Lowe's Companies pays an annual dividend of $3.20 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 1.52%. Lowe's Companies has been increasing its dividend for 47 consecutive years, indicating the company has a strong committment to maintain and grow its dividend. The dividend payout ratio of Lowe's Companies is 36.12%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, Lowe's Companies will have a dividend payout ratio of 27.07% next year. This indicates that Lowe's Companies will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
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What guidance has Lowe's Companies issued on next quarter's earnings?

Lowe's Companies updated its FY 2021 earnings guidance on Wednesday, September, 15th. The company provided earnings per share guidance of for the period. The company issued revenue guidance of $92 billion-$92 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $91.53 billion.

What price target have analysts set for LOW?

24 equities research analysts have issued twelve-month target prices for Lowe's Companies' stock. Their forecasts range from $159.00 to $250.00. On average, they expect Lowe's Companies' share price to reach $215.71 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 5.0% from the stock's current price.
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Who are Lowe's Companies' key executives?

Lowe's Companies' management team includes the following people:

• Marvin R. Ellison, Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer
• David M. Denton, Chief Financial Officer & Executive Vice President
• Seemantini Godbole, Chief Information Officer & Executive VP (LinkedIn Profile)
• Jeff R. Vining, Chief Compliance Officer & Senior Vice President
• Ross William McCanless, Secretary, Executive VP & General Counsel

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

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

Who are some of Lowe's Companies' key competitors?

Some companies that are related to Lowe's Companies include The Home Depot (HD), Floor & Decor (FND), Builders FirstSource (BLDR), Travis Perkins (TVPKF), Lumber Liquidators (LL), Jewett-Cameron Trading (JCTCF), Latitude 360 (LATX) and Wisdom Homes of America (WOFA).
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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 The Home Depot (HD), NVIDIA (NVDA), Visa (V), The 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 number of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include Vanguard Group Inc. (8.39%), BlackRock Inc. (7.19%), State Street Corp (4.36%), FMR LLC (3.58%), Wells Fargo & Company MN (1.60%) and Geode Capital Management LLC (1.51%). Company insiders that own Lowe's Companies stock include David H Batchelder, Marvin R Ellison, Ross W Mccanless and Seemantini Godbole.
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Which institutional investors are selling Lowe's Companies stock?

LOW stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including BlackRock Inc., Pershing Square Capital Management L.P., FMR LLC, Vanguard Group Inc., Lazard Asset Management LLC, Bank of New York Mellon Corp, Parallax Volatility Advisers L.P., and Price T Rowe Associates Inc. MD.
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Which institutional investors are buying Lowe's Companies stock?

LOW stock was acquired by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Winslow Capital Management LLC, Amundi, First Trust Advisors LP, Citadel Advisors LLC, Susquehanna International Group LLP, Renaissance Technologies LLC, Bank of America Corp DE, and Bank of America Corp DE. Company insiders that have bought Lowe's Companies stock in the last two years include David H Batchelder, and Marvin R Ellison.
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How do I buy shares of Lowe's Companies?

Shares of LOW 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 $205.43.

How much money does Lowe's Companies make?

Lowe's Companies has a market capitalization of $142.25 billion and generates $89.60 billion in revenue each year. The home improvement retailer earns $5.84 billion in net income (profit) each year or $8.86 on an earnings per share basis.

How many employees does Lowe's Companies have?

Lowe's Companies 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, MSH, Orchard Supply Hardware, RONA, RONA Inc., and Retail Analytics platform of Boomerang Commerce.

When was Lowe's Companies founded?

Lowe's Companies was founded in 1946.

What is Lowe's Companies' official website?

The official website for Lowe's Companies is www.lowes.com.

Where are Lowe's Companies' headquarters?

Lowe's Companies is headquartered at 1000 LOWE`S BLVD, MOORESVILLE NC, 28117.

How can I contact Lowe's Companies?

Lowe's Companies' mailing address is 1000 LOWE`S BLVD, MOORESVILLE NC, 28117. The home improvement retailer can be reached via phone at (704) 758-1000 or via email at [email protected].