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Lowe's Companies (LOW) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$227.66 -3.94 (-1.70%)
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Lowe's Companies - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
2
Hold
12
Buy
23

Based on 37 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Lowe's Companies in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 37 analysts, 2 have given a sell rating, 12 have given a hold rating, 22 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for LOW.

Consensus Price Target

$254.74
11.90% Upside
According to the 37 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Lowe's Companies, the average price target is $254.74. The highest price target for LOW is $293.00, while the lowest price target for LOW is $190.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 11.90% from the current price of $227.66.
MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.
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LOW Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
11/12/25 to 11/12/26
1 Month Ago
10/13/25 to 10/13/26
3 Months Ago
8/14/25 to 8/14/26
1 Year Ago
11/12/24 to 11/12/25
Strong Buy
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
22 Buy rating(s)
22 Buy rating(s)
23 Buy rating(s)
16 Buy rating(s)
Hold
12 Hold rating(s)
12 Hold rating(s)
11 Hold rating(s)
8 Hold rating(s)
Sell
2 Sell rating(s)
2 Sell rating(s)
2 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$254.74$254.29$262.63$280.50
Forecasted Upside11.90% Upside34.72% Upside20.37% Upside19.49% Upside
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy

LOW Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.
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LOW Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.
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Lowe's Companies Stock vs. The Competition

TypeLowe's CompaniesConsumer Discretionary CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
2.59
2.18
2.52
Consensus RatingModerate BuyHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside11.90% Upside40.28% Upside13.83% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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Report Date
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DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
11/10/2026
Zhihan Ma
Zhihan Ma
2 of 5 stars
Boost TargetOutperform$254.00 ➝ $270.00+18.30%
11/9/2026Boost TargetOverweight$252.00 ➝ $275.00+18.06%
11/4/2026
Weiss Ratings logo
Weiss Ratings
2 of 5 stars
 UpgradeHold (C-) ➝ Hold (C)
10/26/2026Lower TargetHold$220.00 ➝ $195.00-1.88%
10/6/2026 Set Target$190.00+4.14%
10/6/2026 Set Target$244.00+33.74%
9/24/2026 DowngradeBuy ➝ Hold$200.00+4.52%
9/21/2026Reiterated RatingBuy$275.00+42.91%
8/20/2026 Reiterated RatingOverweight
8/20/2026Lower TargetBuy$267.00 ➝ $260.00+17.79%
8/20/2026Lower TargetOutperform$280.00 ➝ $260.00+20.04%
8/20/2026Lower TargetBuy$255.00 ➝ $254.00+16.63%
8/20/2026Lower TargetBuy$285.00 ➝ $275.00+26.07%
8/20/2026Reiterated RatingHold$235.00+8.27%
8/20/2026Reiterated RatingSector Perform$231.00+7.24%
8/20/2026Reiterated RatingOverweight$275.00+24.58%
8/20/2026Lower TargetOutperform$280.00 ➝ $250.00+13.26%
8/19/2026Reiterated RatingNeutral$245.00+11.03%
8/13/2026Lower TargetOverweight$276.00 ➝ $274.00+26.94%
8/11/2026Lower TargetOverweight$255.00 ➝ $245.00+12.17%
5/21/2026 Set Target$254.00+14.80%
5/21/2026 Lower TargetHold$260.00 ➝ $220.00+1.58%
5/21/2026 Lower TargetBuy$300.00 ➝ $293.00+35.28%
5/21/2026 Lower TargetBuy$305.00 ➝ $278.00+28.44%
5/21/2026 Lower TargetUnderperform$228.00 ➝ $202.00-6.64%
5/21/2026Lower TargetNeutral$260.00 ➝ $257.00+16.16%
5/21/2026Lower TargetOutperform$320.00 ➝ $270.00+22.03%
5/18/2026Lower TargetOutperform$315.00 ➝ $275.00+25.84%
5/12/2026 UpgradeBuy
5/12/2026 Initiated CoverageOverweight
5/12/2026 DowngradeReduce
5/12/2026 DowngradeMarket Perform
5/12/2026 Initiated CoverageHold
3/10/2026 Initiated CoverageNeutral$255.00+1.16%
3/2/2026 Boost TargetBuy$286.00 ➝ $288.00+14.34%
2/26/2026 Boost TargetBuy$280.00 ➝ $290.00+10.34%
1/7/2026UpgradeEqual Weight ➝ Overweight$285.00+15.63%
12/12/2024 Reiterated RatingNeutral$250.00 ➝ $250.00-6.69%

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Should I Buy Lowe's Companies Stock? LOW Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Monday, November 9, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these Lowe's Companies pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Lowe's Companies
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Lowe's Companies, Inc.:

  • The stock is currently trading at $232.17, which is significantly below the average analyst price target of $254.23, suggesting potential upside of over 9% for investors who believe the recent guidance cuts have already priced in the worst of the housing slowdown.
  • Lowe's Companies, Inc. has maintained a 64-year streak of dividend increases, providing a current yield of 2.20% that is more than double the forward dividend yield of the S&P 500, making it an attractive option for income-focused investors seeking stability in a volatile market.
  • The company recently beat its quarterly earnings expectations, reporting $4.40 in earnings per share against a consensus estimate of $4.22, demonstrating operational resilience and the ability to generate strong profits even while navigating a challenging consumer environment.
  • JPMorgan Chase & Co. recently raised its price target on the stock from $252.00 to $275.00 and maintained an "overweight" rating, indicating that major institutional investors see significant value in the home improvement retailer's current valuation relative to its long-term potential.
  • The stock recently crossed above its 200-day moving average, a technical indicator that often signals a shift in momentum from a downtrend to a potential uptrend, which could attract technical traders and momentum investors to the position.

Lowe's Companies
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in Lowe's Companies, Inc. for these reasons:

  • The company recently cut its full-year 2026 sales outlook to approximately $92 billion, a reduction from previous estimates that reflects ongoing headwinds from a stalling housing market and reduced consumer spending on home improvement projects.
  • Lowe's Companies, Inc. has experienced a significant decline in share price, hitting a 52-week low of $178.45 in October 2026, which indicates substantial downward pressure and investor skepticism regarding the company's near-term growth trajectory.
  • Several institutional investors, including Kestra Advisory Services LLC and Cullinan Associates Inc., have recently reduced their holdings in the stock during the third quarter, suggesting that professional money managers are taking profits or de-risking their portfolios in response to the current economic climate.
  • The company's negative return on equity of 75.67% in the most recent quarter highlights significant challenges in generating shareholder returns relative to its equity base, which may concern investors looking for efficient capital deployment and strong bottom-line growth.
  • Recent insider activity includes the sale of shares by the CEO and several Executive Vice Presidents in the first half of 2026, which some investors may interpret as a lack of confidence in the stock's short-term performance or a desire to diversify personal wealth.

LOW Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 37 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Lowe's Companies is $254.74, with a high forecast of $293.00 and a low forecast of $190.00.

37 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Lowe's Companies in the last year. There are currently 2 sell ratings, 12 hold ratings, 22 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" LOW shares.

According to analysts, Lowe's Companies's stock has a predicted upside of 11.90% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Lowe's Companies's stock had 2 upgrades and 2 downgrades by analysts.

Analysts like Lowe's Companies more than other "consumer discretionary" companies. The consensus rating for Lowe's Companies is Moderate Buy while the average consensus rating for "consumer discretionary" companies is Hold. Learn more on how LOW compares to other companies.


MarketBeat monitors more than a dozen sources for Lowe's Companies analyst ratings, with the most recent rating issued on 11/10/2026.
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