Lowe's Companies, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as a home improvement retailer in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. It offers a line of products for maintenance, repair, remodeling, and decorating. The company provides home improvement products in various categories, such as lumber and building materials, tools and hardware, appliances, fashion fixtures, rough plumbing and electrical, seasonal and outdoor living, lawn and garden, paint, millwork, flooring, and kitchens, as well as outdoor power equipment. It also offers installation services through independent contractors in various product categories; extended protection plans; and in-warranty and out-of-warranty repair services. The company sells its national brand-name merchandise and private branded products to homeowners, renters, and professional customers. As of March 26, 2018, it operated 2,390 home improvement and hardware stores. The company also sells its products through online sites comprising Lowes.com and Lowesforpros.com; and through mobile applications. Lowe's Companies, Inc. was founded in 1946 and is based in Mooresville, North Carolina.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Industry Lumber & other building materials
Sub-IndustryHome Improvement Retail
SectorRetail/Wholesale
SymbolNYSE:LOW
CUSIP54866110
Phone704-758-1000
Debt
Debt-to-Equity Ratio2.60
Current Ratio1.02
Quick Ratio0.18
Price-To-Earnings
Trailing P/E Ratio22.37
Forward P/E Ratio18.06
P/E Growth1.1
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$68.62 billion
Price / Sales1.17
Cash Flow$6.26 per share
Price / Cash15.69
Book Value$7.04 per share
Price / Book13.95
Profitability
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$4.39
Net Income$3.45 billion
Net Margins5.55%
Return on Equity66.36%
Return on Assets10.34%
Miscellaneous
Employees310,000
Outstanding Shares816,150,000
Lowe's Companies (NYSE:LOW) Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lowe's Companies' stock symbol?
Lowe's Companies trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "LOW."
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, June 1st. Shareholders of record on Wednesday, July 25th will be paid a dividend of $0.48 per share on Wednesday, August 8th. This represents a $1.92 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.95%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, July 24th. This is a boost from Lowe's Companies's previous quarterly dividend of $0.41. View Lowe's Companies' Dividend History.
How will Lowe's Companies' stock buyback program work?
Lowe's Companies declared that its Board of Directors has initiated a stock buyback program on Monday, January 29th 2018, which authorizes the company to buyback $5,000,000,000.00 in outstanding shares, according to EventVestor. This buyback authorization authorizes the company to purchase shares of its stock through open market purchases. Shares buyback programs are often a sign that the company's management believes its stock is undervalued.
How were Lowe's Companies' earnings last quarter?
Lowe's Companies, Inc. (NYSE:LOW) posted its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, May, 23rd. The home improvement retailer reported $1.19 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the Thomson Reuters' consensus estimate of $1.22 by $0.03. The home improvement retailer earned $17.36 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $17.44 billion. Lowe's Companies had a net margin of 5.55% and a return on equity of 66.36%. Lowe's Companies's revenue was up 3.0% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the company earned $1.03 earnings per share. View Lowe's Companies' Earnings History.
When is Lowe's Companies' next earnings date?
What guidance has Lowe's Companies issued on next quarter's earnings?
Lowe's Companies issued an update on its FY19 earnings guidance on Wednesday, May, 23rd. The company provided EPS guidance of $5.40-5.50 for the period, compared to the Thomson Reuters consensus EPS estimate of $5.45. The company issued revenue guidance of +5% YoY to ~$71.2 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $71.22 billion.
What price target have analysts set for LOW?
32 Wall Street analysts have issued 12 month target prices for Lowe's Companies' stock. Their predictions range from $69.00 to $129.00. On average, they anticipate Lowe's Companies' stock price to reach $100.25 in the next year. View Analyst Ratings for Lowe's Companies.
What are Wall Street analysts saying about Lowe's Companies stock?
Here are some recent quotes from research analysts about Lowe's Companies stock:
- 1. According to Zacks Investment Research, "Shares of Lowe’s have declined in the past three months. The company has been delivering lower-than-expected bottom line results for two consecutive quarters. Incidentally, performance during first-quarter fiscal 2018 was negatively impacted by unfavorable weather conditions in several regions, which led to delayed spring season sales. This in turn dented performance in the company’s outdoor categories. Further, the quarter witnessed higher SG&A expenses which dragged operating income. Persistence of such headwinds is a threat to Lowe’s performance in the forthcoming periods. On the flip side, the company has been delivering sturdy comps growth, courtesy of well-chalked brand and sales augmenting efforts in stores and from an omni-channel perspective. Also, the company’s focus on enhancing services to Pro customers is encouraging and has been yielding." (5/24/2018)
- 2. Wells Fargo & Co analysts commented, "We view today’s announcement as a positive catalyst for shares, and the first step in what we believe to be a likely multi-year turnaround at LOW. Based on our analysis, we calculate at least $900M in cost saving opportunities and see potential for 25-35% share upside over 2-3 years assuming the low end of 2-3 pts of EBIT margin improvement and 2-3x P/E turns. LOW is to report Q1 EPS tomorrow morning (5/23), and we look for incremental color on LOW 9am conference call. Reiterate Outperform." (5/22/2018)
Who are some of Lowe's Companies' key competitors?
Who are Lowe's Companies' key executives?
Lowe's Companies' management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. Robert Alan Niblock, Chairman, Pres & CEO (Age 55)
- Mr. Ross William McCanless, Chief Legal Officer & Sec. (Age 60)
- Ms. Jennifer L. Weber, Chief HR Officer (Age 51)
- Mr. Marshall A. Croom, Chief Financial Officer (Age 57)
- Mr. Richard D. Maltsbarger, Chief Operating Officer (Age 42)
Has Lowe's Companies been receiving favorable news coverage?
Press coverage about LOW stock has been trending somewhat positive on Sunday, Accern Sentiment reports. Accern scores the sentiment of press coverage by analyzing more than 20 million blog and news sources in real-time. Accern ranks coverage of public companies on a scale of -1 to 1, with scores nearest to one being the most favorable. Lowe's Companies earned a news sentiment score of 0.06 on Accern's scale. They also gave news headlines about the home improvement retailer an impact score of 46.75 out of 100, meaning that recent press coverage is somewhat unlikely to have an impact on the stock's share price in the near future.
Who are Lowe's Companies' major shareholders?
Lowe's Companies' stock is owned by a variety of of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include BlackRock Inc. (6.56%), Magellan Asset Management Ltd (2.43%), Barrow Hanley Mewhinney & Strauss LLC (1.45%), Northern Trust Corp (1.29%), OppenheimerFunds Inc. (0.73%) and Legal & General Group Plc (0.50%). Company insiders that own Lowe's Companies stock include Marshall A Croom, Matthew V Hollifield, Nelson B Peace, Paul D Ramsay, Richard D Maltsbarger, Ricky D Damron and Robert A Niblock. View Institutional Ownership Trends for Lowe's Companies.
Which major investors are selling Lowe's Companies stock?
LOW stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Magellan Asset Management Ltd, BlackRock Inc., Scopus Asset Management L.P., Sustainable Growth Advisers LP, American Century Companies Inc., Interval Partners LP, Coho Partners Ltd. and Russell Investments Group Ltd.. Company insiders that have sold Lowe's Companies company stock in the last year include Matthew V Hollifield, Nelson B Peace and Paul D Ramsay. View Insider Buying and Selling for Lowe's Companies.
Which major investors are buying Lowe's Companies stock?
LOW stock was bought by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including PointState Capital LP, Hound Partners LLC, Mackay Shields LLC, Summit Trail Advisors LLC, Point72 Asset Management L.P., FIL Ltd, Toronto Dominion Bank and Tyvor Capital LLC. View Insider Buying and Selling for Lowe's Companies.
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 Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
What is Lowe's Companies' stock price today?
One share of LOW stock can currently be purchased for approximately $98.22.
How big of a company is Lowe's Companies?
Lowe's Companies has a market capitalization of $80.85 billion and generates $68.62 billion in revenue each year. The home improvement retailer earns $3.45 billion in net income (profit) each year or $4.39 on an earnings per share basis. Lowe's Companies employs 310,000 workers across the globe.
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]
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