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

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Lowe's Companies - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Moderate Buy

Based on 36 Analyst Ratings

Sell
2

Hold
12

Buy
22

Based on 36 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 36 analysts, 2 have given a sell rating, 12 have given a hold rating, and 22 have given a buy rating for LOW.

Consensus Price Target

$255.97
35.95% Upside

According to the 36 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Lowe's Companies, the average price target is $255.97. The highest price target for LOW is $293.00, while the lowest price target for LOW is $200.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 35.95% from the current price of $188.28.

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

Type	Current Forecast 9/28/25 to 9/28/26	1 Month Ago 8/29/25 to 8/29/26	3 Months Ago 6/30/25 to 6/30/26	1 Year Ago 9/28/24 to 9/28/25
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	22 Buy rating(s)	23 Buy rating(s)	23 Buy rating(s)	17 Buy rating(s)
Hold	12 Hold rating(s)	11 Hold rating(s)	11 Hold rating(s)	9 Hold rating(s)
Sell	2 Sell rating(s)	2 Sell rating(s)	2 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$255.97	$258.53	$264.57	$285.50
Forecasted Upside	35.95% Upside	24.18% Upside	20.06% Upside	11.01% Upside
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate 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.

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.

Lowe's Companies Stock vs. The Competition

Type	Lowe's Companies	Consumer Discretionary Companies	Broader Market
Consensus Rating Score	2.56	2.19	2.53
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Hold	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	36.16% Upside	214.45% Upside	20.28% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Neutral News See Recent LOW News	Positive News	Positive News

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst	Action	Rating	Price Target	Report Date Upside/Downside
9/24/2026	Gordon Haskett 2 of 5 stars		Downgrade	Buy ➝ Hold	$200.00	+4.52%
9/21/2026	Guggenheim 5 of 5 stars	Steven Forbes 2 of 5 stars	Reiterated Rating	Buy	$275.00	+42.91%
9/9/2026	Sanford C. Bernstein 3 of 5 stars	Zhihan Ma Not Rated	Lower Target	Outperform	$261.00 ➝ $254.00	+26.49%
8/20/2026	Morgan Stanley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Overweight
8/20/2026	Citigroup Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Steven Zaccone Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Buy	$267.00 ➝ $260.00	+17.79%
8/20/2026	Telsey Advisory Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Joseph Feldman Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Outperform	$280.00 ➝ $260.00	+20.04%
8/20/2026	Truist Financial Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Scot Ciccarelli Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Buy	$255.00 ➝ $254.00	+16.63%
8/20/2026	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Michael Lasser Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Buy	$285.00 ➝ $275.00	+26.07%
8/20/2026	TD Cowen Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Max Rakhlenko Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Hold	$235.00	+8.27%
8/20/2026	Royal Bank Of Canada Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Steven Shemesh Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Sector Perform	$231.00	+7.24%
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8/20/2026	KeyCorp Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Bradley B. Thomas Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Overweight	$275.00	+24.58%
8/20/2026	Mizuho Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	David Bellinger Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Outperform	$280.00 ➝ $250.00	+13.26%
8/19/2026	DA Davidson Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Michael Baker Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Neutral	$245.00	+11.03%
8/17/2026	Weiss Ratings Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Hold (C) ➝ Hold (C-)
8/13/2026	Piper Sandler Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Peter Keith Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Overweight	$276.00 ➝ $274.00	+26.94%
8/11/2026	Wells Fargo & Company Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Zachary Fadem Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Overweight	$255.00 ➝ $245.00	+12.17%
7/31/2026	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Christopher Horvers Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Overweight	$279.00 ➝ $252.00	+20.97%
5/21/2026	Wolfe Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Set Target		$254.00	+14.80%
5/21/2026	Evercore Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target		$250.00 ➝ $230.00	+6.19%
5/21/2026	HSBC Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Hold	$260.00 ➝ $220.00	+1.58%
5/21/2026	The Goldman Sachs Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Buy	$300.00 ➝ $293.00	+35.28%
5/21/2026	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Buy	$305.00 ➝ $278.00	+28.44%
5/21/2026	BNP Paribas Exane Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Underperform	$228.00 ➝ $202.00	-6.64%
5/21/2026	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Elizabeth Suzuki Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Neutral	$260.00 ➝ $257.00	+16.16%
5/21/2026	Robert W. Baird Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Peter Benedict Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Outperform	$320.00 ➝ $270.00	+22.03%
5/18/2026	Stifel Nicolaus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	W. Andrew Carter Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Hold	$270.00 ➝ $220.00	-0.61%
5/18/2026	Oppenheimer Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Brian Nagel Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Outperform	$315.00 ➝ $275.00	+25.84%
5/12/2026	Craig Hallum Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Buy
5/12/2026	William Blair Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Overweight
5/12/2026	BTIG Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Reduce
5/12/2026	Raymond James Financial Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Market Perform
5/12/2026	Benchmark Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Hold
3/10/2026	KGI Securities Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Neutral	$255.00	+1.16%
3/2/2026	Argus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy	$286.00 ➝ $288.00	+14.34%
2/26/2026	Rothschild & Co Redburn Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy	$280.00 ➝ $290.00	+10.34%
1/7/2026	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Seth Sigman Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Equal Weight ➝ Overweight	$285.00	+15.63%
12/12/2024	Wedbush Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Neutral	$250.00 ➝ $250.00	-6.69%
10/9/2024	Loop Capital Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	L. Champine Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Hold ➝ Buy	$250.00 ➝ $300.00	+9.78%

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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 Saturday, September 26, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these Lowe's Companies pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Lowe's Companies
Bull Case

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

Lowe's Companies, Inc. has launched a drone delivery pilot in partnership with DoorDash and Alphabet's Wing, becoming the first home improvement retailer to offer this service. This initiative, currently live at a store in Matthews, North Carolina, allows customers to order over 100 eligible items weighing roughly 2.5 pounds or less with deliveries arriving in as little as 20 minutes, potentially improving convenience for DIY and professional customers while reducing fulfillment friction.
The company recently reported strong quarterly earnings, with $4.40 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $4.22 by $0.18. This performance was supported by revenue of $25.96 billion, which was up 8.3% compared to the same quarter last year, indicating robust demand and effective execution in the home improvement sector.
Management has indicated that Lowe's Companies, Inc. could consider restarting share repurchases in 2027, provided operating performance, balance-sheet priorities, and capital needs support the move. A buyback could provide future earnings-per-share support, signaling management's confidence in the company's financial health and its commitment to returning capital to shareholders.
The stock currently trades at $189.21, which is near its 52-week low of $187.15, offering a potential entry point for value-oriented investors. With a P/E ratio of 15.99 and a dividend yield of 2.65%, the valuation appears attractive relative to its historical range, especially given the company's consistent dividend payments and recent earnings beats.
Lowe's Companies, Inc. maintains a strong dividend profile, with a recent quarterly dividend of $1.25 per share, representing a $5.00 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.7%. The company's dividend payout ratio is presently 42.27%, suggesting a sustainable dividend that provides income stability for investors while retaining sufficient capital for operational needs and future growth initiatives.

Lowe's Companies
Bear Case

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

Gordon Haskett recently downgraded Lowe's Companies, Inc. from "buy" to "hold" and reduced its price target to $200 from $240. This lower target signals less near-term upside and likely contributed to selling pressure, reflecting concerns about the company's valuation and outlook in the current market environment.
The stock has experienced a significant decline from its 52-week high of $293.06 to its current price of $189.21, indicating a substantial drop in market value. This decline may reflect broader economic uncertainties, consumer spending trends, or specific challenges facing the home improvement sector, raising concerns about the company's future growth trajectory.
Several institutional investors have reduced their stakes in Lowe's Companies, Inc., including Envestnet Asset Management Inc., which decreased its position by 3.9% in the second quarter. This trend of institutional selling may indicate a lack of confidence in the company's near-term prospects or a shift in investment strategy among major holders.
The company's 50-day moving average price is $207.42 and its 200-day moving average price is $220.40, both of which are significantly higher than the current stock price of $189.21. This suggests that the stock is trading well below its recent averages, indicating a bearish trend and potential continued downward pressure on the share price.
Analyst sentiment remains mixed, with some coverage characterizing Lowe's Companies, Inc. as an attractive investment while others express caution. The company's valuation and outlook remain dependent on improving sales trends and execution, and the recent downgrade by Gordon Haskett highlights the uncertainty surrounding the company's ability to meet future performance expectations.

LOW Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 36 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Lowe's Companies is $255.97, with a high forecast of $293.00 and a low forecast of $200.00.

36 Wall Street 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 and 22 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" LOW shares.

According to analysts, Lowe's Companies's stock has a predicted upside of 35.95% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

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

Lowe's Companies has been rated by research analysts at Citigroup, DA Davidson, Gordon Haskett, Guggenheim, JPMorgan Chase & Co., KeyCorp, Mizuho, Morgan Stanley, Piper Sandler, Royal Bank Of Canada, Sanford C. Bernstein, TD Cowen, Telsey Advisory Group, Truist Financial, UBS Group, Weiss Ratings, and Wells Fargo & Company in the past 90 days.

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.

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

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

Lowe's Companies - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

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LOW Price Targets by Month

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Lowe's Companies Bull Case

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