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

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$204.45 +2.55 (+1.26%)
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Lowe's Companies - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
2
Hold
11
Buy
23

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, 11 have given a hold rating, and 23 have given a buy rating for LOW.

Consensus Price Target

$258.53
26.45% Upside
According to the 36 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Lowe's Companies, the average price target is $258.53. The highest price target for LOW is $293.00, while the lowest price target for LOW is $202.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 26.45% from the current price of $204.45.
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
9/4/25 to 9/4/26
1 Month Ago
8/5/25 to 8/5/26
3 Months Ago
6/6/25 to 6/6/26
1 Year Ago
9/4/24 to 9/4/25
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
23 Buy rating(s)
23 Buy rating(s)
23 Buy rating(s)
16 Buy rating(s)
Hold
11 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$258.53$263.67$264.57$284.13
Forecasted Upside26.45% Upside19.86% Upside25.50% Upside7.41% 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
2.58
2.20
2.53
Consensus RatingModerate BuyHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside26.45% Upside203.85% Upside14.03% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
8/21/2026
Guggenheim logo
Guggenheim
5 of 5 stars
Steven Forbes
Steven Forbes
2 of 5 stars
Lower TargetBuy$300.00 ➝ $275.00+26.31%
8/20/2026
Morgan Stanley logo
Morgan Stanley
3 of 5 stars
 Reiterated RatingOverweight
8/20/2026
Citigroup Inc. logo
Citigroup
4 of 5 stars
Steven Zaccone
Steven Zaccone
1 of 5 stars
Lower 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%
8/17/2026 DowngradeHold (C)Hold (C-)
8/13/2026Lower TargetOverweight$276.00 ➝ $274.00+26.94%
8/11/2026Lower TargetOverweight$255.00 ➝ $245.00+12.17%
7/31/2026Lower TargetOverweight$279.00 ➝ $252.00+20.97%
5/21/2026 Set Target$254.00+14.80%
5/21/2026 Lower Target$250.00 ➝ $230.00+6.19%
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$280.00 ➝ $250.00+15.50%
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 TargetHold$270.00 ➝ $220.00-0.61%
5/18/2026Lower TargetOutperform$315.00 ➝ $275.00+25.84%
5/14/2026Lower TargetOutperform$303.00 ➝ $281.00+27.47%
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 WeightOverweight$285.00+15.63%
12/12/2024 Reiterated RatingNeutral$250.00 ➝ $250.00-6.69%
10/9/2024UpgradeHoldBuy$250.00 ➝ $300.00+9.78%
9/23/2024Initiated CoverageBuy$290.00+11.32%

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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 Thursday, September 3, 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 $202.09, which is near its 52-week low of $199.34, offering a potential entry point for value-oriented investors. This price represents a significant discount to the average analyst price target of $258.53, suggesting substantial upside potential if the company's performance stabilizes.
  • Lowe's Companies, Inc. recently launched the "Building Futures Skilled Trades Coalition" with partners including NVIDIA and Bank of America to train and certify one million skilled-trades workers by 2035. This initiative aims to address labor shortages and strengthen relationships with professional contractors, which could support long-term demand for home-improvement services.
  • The company offers a dividend yield of 2.44%, providing a steady income stream for investors. With a payout ratio of 42.27%, the dividend is well-covered by earnings, indicating a sustainable distribution policy that supports income-focused portfolios.
  • Lowe's Companies, Inc. has demonstrated consistent earnings beats in recent quarters, including a Q2 2026 EPS of $4.40, which exceeded the consensus estimate of $4.22. This track record of outperforming analyst expectations suggests strong operational execution and cost management capabilities.
  • The company's beta of 0.85 indicates lower volatility compared to the broader market, making it a potentially stable holding for investors seeking to reduce portfolio risk. This defensive characteristic can be advantageous during periods of market uncertainty.

Lowe's Companies
Bear Case

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

  • Zacks Research recently lowered its FY2027 earnings estimate for Lowe's Companies, Inc. to $12.25 per share, down from $12.45, reflecting concerns about softer DIY activity and housing-related challenges. This downward revision signals potential pressure on future earnings growth.
  • The company reduced its fiscal 2026 outlook, with EPS guidance set at $12.25, below the consensus estimate of $12.88. This indicates that management anticipates weaker performance than initially expected, raising concerns about the pace of earnings recovery.
  • Insider selling has been notable, with executives such as EVP Juliette Williams Pryor and EVP Margrethe R. Vagell selling shares in June 2026. Insiders sold a total of 25,980 shares valued at $5,796,937 over the last 90 days, which may signal a lack of confidence in near-term stock performance.
  • Mortgage rates have surged to a one-year high due to a global bond sell-off, which could further suppress housing-related demand. This macroeconomic headwind poses a risk to Lowe's Companies, Inc., as higher borrowing costs may deter home improvement projects.
  • Analysts have noted that while Lowe's is emphasizing growth in professional customers and online sales, these gains have not fully offset weak DIY demand. This imbalance in revenue drivers could limit overall growth potential and impact profitability.

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 $258.53, with a high forecast of $293.00 and a low forecast of $202.00.

36 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Lowe's Companies in the last twelve months. There are currently 2 sell ratings, 11 hold ratings and 23 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 26.45% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Lowe's Companies's stock had 1 downgrade 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 8/21/2026.
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