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LOW·Lowe's Companies, Inc.

$188.33
-0.41 (-0.22%)
After Hours
High
$190.63
Open
$187.63
Market Cap
105.12B
52W High
$293.06
Low
$184.89
P. Close
$188.33
P/E
15.82
52W Low
$178.45
Fwd P/E
14.52
DailyIQ Est.
$260.80
Inst. Ownership
44.3%
Short Interest
1.87%
Days to Cover
2.9
Div. Yield
2.57%
Next Ex-Div
~Oct 21
Div. Growth
39+ yrs
Technical Score (1D)
41
BEARISH
News Sentiment
55
BULLISH
On Oct 13, Lowe’s Companies announced a $542 million spend in Q2 2026 to upgrade its digital and fulfillment infrastructure, adding an AI‑powered Mylow assistant for holiday promotions aimed at both DIY and professional customers. The company said the investment would enhance e‑commerce capabilities and deepen vendor partnerships to increase customer loyalty and strengthen its competitive position in the home‑improvement market. On the same day, analysts noted that Lowe’s share price had fallen 24.8 % year‑to‑date, raising questions about whether the current $185.57 level was justified by the company’s cash‑flow generation. They highlighted that the stock’s decline across multiple time frames suggests a potential discount to intrinsic value, though no material damage or guidance cut had been announced. The two reports together indicate that Lowe’s is pursuing technology‑enabled retail growth while investors are reassessing its valuation based on cash‑flow performance.
LOW TARGET
$190 +0.9%
2 analysts
MEAN TARGET
$252 +34.0%
23 analysts
HIGH TARGET
$300 +59.3%
17 analysts
PRICE RANGE
$190.00 - $300.00
SB / B / H / S / SS
11/17/12/1/1
DAILYIQ EST.
$260.80 (+38.5%)
Sector
Consumer Cyclical
Industry
Home Improvement Retail
Exchange
NYQ
Country
United States
Website
Symbol
LOW
Description
Lowe's Companies, Inc. is a leading home improvement retailer primarily serving the U.S. market. The company offers a comprehensive selection of products essential for construction, renovation, and home maintenance, catering to both professional contractors and individual homeowners. Lowe's distinguishes itself by providing a wide array of merchandise, including appliances, building materials, tools, and décor, alongside installation services facilitated by independent contractors. Customers can access these offerings through physical stores, the Lowes.com website, and mobile applications, ensuring convenient purchasing options. Established in 1921, Lowe's leverages its extensive product range and service offerings to maintain its position within the competitive home improvement industry.
Bought (1Y)
0 shares
$0
Sold (1Y)
36,596 shares
$8.1M
DOUGLAS LAURIE Z-
Award/Grant81.393 shares2026-09-30
DREILING RICHARD W-
Award/Grant298.443 shares2026-09-30
ROGERS BRIAN C-
Award/Grant135.656 shares2026-09-30
Simkins Lawrence-
Award/Grant135.656 shares2026-09-30
Taylor Colleen-
Award/Grant67.828 shares2026-09-30
65/ 100
Bullish
Overall: Bullish
✓Revenue growing year over year
✓Positive net margin
✓Positive operating cash flow
Gross Margin
33.5%
Net Margin
7.7%
Revenue CAGR
3.3%
Current Ratio
1.08x
Debt / Equity
-4.02x
Return on Equity
-67.1%
Earnings Summary
Lowe’s Companies, Inc. is a leading U.S. home improvement retailer offering a broad range of products and services for both professional contractors and homeowners, operating through physical stores, its website, and mobile apps. The company competes in the consumer cyclical sector, specifically within the home improvement retail industry, where demand is closely tied to housing market activity and consumer spending patterns. In the most recent quarter, Q2 2025, Lowe’s reported earnings per share of $4.33 versus an estimate of $4.24, and revenue of $23.959 billion, up from $20.93 billion in Q1 2025 and $18.553 billion in Q4 2024, indicating a steady acceleration in top‑line growth. The company has consistently beat analyst EPS estimates in the last three quarters, with Q4 2024 and Q1 2025 also exceeding expectations, while revenue growth has remained robust despite the absence of explicit estimates. Historically, Lowe’s has shown a positive year‑over‑year growth trajectory, with revenue increasing each quarter over the past two years and EPS growth outpacing revenue in the most recent periods, reflecting efficient cost management and pricing power. The company’s recent news highlights an analyst upgrade to a “Buy” rating on October 8, citing a 15‑times price‑earnings ratio below its historical average and noting disciplined inventory management as a stabilizing factor amid high interest rates and a sluggish housing market; however, margin pressures from lower‑margin wholesale expansion and freight costs were also mentioned. Key will be monitoring the impact of ongoing interest rate pressures on consumer spending and the effectiveness of Lowe’s inventory and pricing strategies in sustaining earnings momentum.

EPS

EstBeatMiss
$1.47$2.28$3.09$3.89$4.70Q4'24Q1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q3'27
QtrEstActual+/−
Q3'27$2.87 - -
Q3'25$2.95$3.06+3.6%
Q2'25$4.24$4.33+2.2%
Q1'25$2.88$2.92+1.4%
Q4'24$1.84$1.93+4.8%

Revenue

EstBeatMiss
$17.7B$19.5B$21.3B$23.0B$24.8BQ4'24Q1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q3'27
QtrEstActual+/−
Q3'27$22.6B - -
Q3'25 - $20.8B -
Q2'25 - $24.0B -
Q1'25 - $20.9B -
Q4'24 - $18.6B -

Market Data

LOW Stock Snapshot

NEUTRAL41/100
$188.31−$0.02 (0.0%)
Market cap
105.12B
P/E ratio
15.8
Day range
$184.89 – $190.63
News sentiment
55/100 · Neutral
Analyst target
$252.42 (+34.0%)
Consensus
Buy · 42 analysts
52-week range+5.5% off low · -35.7% from high
$178.45$293.06
Price $188.31 DailyIQ Est. $260.80

LOW sits near its 52-week low with the technical picture unresolved. Institutional coverage is thorough here, so shifts in analyst expectations show up in price quickly.

Reverse DCF

What growth is priced into LOW?

CHEAP

At today's price, Lowe's Companies, Inc. needs to grow free cash flow about 3.0% a year for the next 10 years to justify its valuation at a 8.01% cost of capital. Over its actual history it has compounded free cash flow at 13.1% a year, so the market is asking for 10.0 percentage points below its own delivered rate. On that basis LOW looks priced below what its own growth record supports.

Implied FCF growth
3.0%
Historical FCF CAGR
13.1%
Growth gap
-10.0 pts
Verdict
CHEAP
Discount rate (WACC)
8.01%
Beta
0.78

Behaviour On Record

What LOW's own history says about today's numbers

Realized volatility (21d)
24.5% 61st pct
Below its peak
-34.5%
vs 200-day average
-17.9%
Up days (1y)
49%

Lowe's Companies, Inc. is currently running 24.5% annualised volatility over the last 21 sessions. Measured against LOW's own 13 years of daily returns rather than a market-wide average, that is the 61st percentile — a little above its own norm, against a typical reading of 22.3%. The distinction matters because a number that looks calm for one stock is turbulent for another, and the absolute figure on its own tells you neither.

LOW is trading -34.5% below its running peak. Across 12 full years on file, its median worst-drawdown-in-a-year was -21.3%, and the deepest was -47.7% in 2020. The current drawdown is already deeper than this stock's typical annual low point, which puts it in the part of its range where past recoveries began — and where past declines also continued.

Price sits -17.9% from its 200-day moving average. Against every other day in its history, that gap ranks at the 1st percentile — a narrower gap than it typically runs. Over the past year LOW closed higher on 49% of sessions, and it is currently 1 session into a rising streak.

On October specifically: over 13 years of records, LOW finished the month higher 6 of 13 times, with a median return of -1.1% and an average of -0.8%. Its strongest month historically has been August at +4.1% on average, its weakest October at -0.8%. Seasonality is a weak signal on its own — a decade is a small sample and regimes change — but it is a real distribution rather than a rule of thumb.

Overnight risk is measurable too: LOW has opened more than 2% away from the prior close in 63 of 3,267 sessions (1.9% of the time), with the largest gaps running +9.9% and -10.0%. For anyone holding through an event, that rate is a better guide to overnight exposure than the intraday range.

All figures computed from 3,268 daily closes between 2013-10-15 and 2026-10-13, split-adjusted, recomputed daily. Percentiles are against LOW's own 13-year history, not a peer group or index.

Sector Rotation

Is money rotating into or out of LOW's sector?

Lowe's Companies, Inc. sits in the Consumer Discretionary sector, currently ranked 7th of 12 GICS sectors by relative-strength rotation score (improving). Within its narrower Retail industry group, LOW ranks 4th of 15 tracked industries, leading.

Sector rank
#7 of 12
Sector state
Improving
Sector rotation score
64
Industry rank
#4 of 15

Options Market

What is the options market pricing for LOW?

CallsPuts

For Lowe's Companies, Inc.'s nearest expiry (2026-10-16, 2 days out), open interest is call-heavy, a bullish tilt (put/call ratio of 0.45), with at-the-money implied volatility around 28.7%. The options market is pricing roughly a ±2.3% move by that expiry — a range of about $183.04–$191.76.

Put/call ratio (2026-10-16)
0.45
ATM implied volatility
28.7%
Total open interest
53,670
Expected move by 2026-10-16
±2.3% ($183.04–$191.76)

Analyst Rating Changes

Are analysts turning bullish or bearish on LOW?

Evercore ISI Group most recently reiterated its rating on Lowe's Companies, Inc. to In-Line on Oct 6, 2026 with a price target of $190 (from $220). Over the last 90 days, coverage has run 0 upgrades against 0 downgrades, a net mixed lean.

Latest action
Evercore ISI Group — In-Line
90-day upgrades
0
90-day downgrades
0
Net rating momentum
0
DateFirmActionRatingPrice target
Oct 6, 2026Evercore ISI GroupMaintainedIn-Line$220 → $190
Sep 21, 2026GuggenheimReiteratedBuy$275
Sep 9, 2026Evercore ISI GroupMaintainedIn-Line$230 → $220
Sep 9, 2026BernsteinMaintainedOutperform$261 → $254
Aug 21, 2026GuggenheimMaintainedBuy$300 → $275
Aug 20, 2026Telsey Advisory GroupMaintainedOutperform$280 → $260
Aug 20, 2026CitigroupMaintainedBuy$267 → $260
Aug 20, 2026Truist SecuritiesMaintainedBuy$255 → $254
Aug 20, 2026UBSMaintainedBuy$285 → $275
Aug 20, 2026TD CowenReiteratedHold$235
Aug 20, 2026DA DavidsonMaintainedNeutral$245
Aug 20, 2026RBC CapitalReiteratedSector Perform$231

Peers & ETF holders

LOW peers & ETF holders

News Sentiment Analysis

Sentiment gathered from recent headlines

55/100
Strong NegativeNeutralStrong Positive
MODERATELY BULLISH

Recent News Coverage

Most recent articles, ranked by recency (click to expand).

10+ articles
What did this article say?
Lowe’s announced a $542 million investment in Q2 2026 to upgrade its digital and fulfillment infrastructure, including an AI‑powered MyLow assistant. The company paired this spend with extended Black Friday and holiday promotions aimed at both DIY and professional customers. By deepening vendor partnerships and enhancing e‑commerce capabilities, Lowe’s seeks to strengthen customer loyalty and reinforce its Total Home positioning against competitors. The capital allocation signals a commitment to long‑term growth, though it does not materially alter near‑term earnings expectations.
What did this article say?
Lowe's (LOW) stock fell 24.8% year‑to‑date, prompting analysts to reassess whether the current $185.57 price reflects the company’s cash‑flow generation. The review highlighted that the retailer’s business model relies on converting sales into steady free cash flow, making any shift in operating efficiency or capital spending a potential valuation catalyst. Comparisons to other undervalued stocks and a 15.7x P/E ratio were cited to gauge whether the share price remains justified by discounted cash‑flow estimates.
What did this article say?
Analysts at Zacks highlighted a bullish outlook for Lowe's (LOW) following recent market enthusiasm. The commentary noted that investors are eyeing potential upside in the home improvement retailer amid broader retail sector gains. While specific catalysts were not detailed, the sentiment reflects confidence in Lowe's ability to benefit from consumer spending trends. The article underscores a positive market perception but does not provide concrete earnings or guidance updates.
What did this article say?
Analyst Gordon Haskett increased Lowe's (LOW) price target from $200 to $300, reflecting a bullish outlook on the retailer. The adjustment aligns with an overweight rating and a mean target of $251.77 from FactSet‑polled analysts. The upgrade signals expectations of stronger earnings and market share gains for LOW.
What did this article say?
Lowe's Companies, Inc. (LOW) reported that high mortgage rates are dampening U.S. housing activity, which could pressure revenue growth in the near term. Despite the headwinds, the company retains a Buy rating at $181, valuing it at 14.7x expected earnings and highlighting long‑term upside. Recent acquisitions in the professional construction sector are expected to drive growth once the housing market recovers, while online sales have risen 15.7% in Q2 2026, offsetting some in‑store decline. Debt levels have risen due to acquisitions, but strong cash flow supports the balance sheet. The article suggests that LOW remains an attractive entry point for investors seeking exposure to a recovering housing market.
What did this article say?
The article reported that Lowe's comparable sales growth was only 0.2%, below inflation, and that low consumer confidence and declining home sales were expected to dampen demand. It noted that valuation metrics placed LOW at reasonable levels relative to peers, but the deteriorating macro environment, including rising interest rates, led the analyst to downgrade the stock from hold to sell. The downgrade was based on the weak sales growth and macro headwinds.
What did this article say?
Lowe's Companies (LOW) was upgraded to "Buy" by an analyst after its shares fell 23% over the past year. The rating was based on a 15‑times P/E ratio that is below the company’s historical average, suggesting undervaluation. Despite ongoing pressure from high interest rates and a sluggish housing market, the retailer’s strong customer base and disciplined inventory management were cited as stabilizing factors. The analyst noted that margins remain pressured by lower‑margin wholesale expansion and freight costs, and that share buybacks are paused until leverage improves. Overall, the upgrade signals a positive outlook for LOW, albeit with a need for patience amid current market conditions.
What did this article say?
On October 6, Lowe’s (LOW) closed at $183.67, up 2.32%, outperforming the S&P 500’s 0.58% gain. The retailer’s shares had declined 12.2% over the month, lagging the broader Retail‑Wholesale sector. Investors are focusing on the company’s upcoming earnings release on November 18, 2026, which is projected to show a modest EPS decline of 6.54% year‑over‑year but a revenue increase of 7.46% quarter‑over‑quarter. The consensus full‑year estimates remain largely unchanged, with earnings per share at $12.26 and revenue at $91.99 billion.
What did this article say?
Evercore ISI Group analyst Greg Melich downgraded Lowe's Companies to an in‑line rating and reduced the price target from $220 to $190. The adjustment reflects concerns over margin pressure and slower growth expectations. The downgrade suggests a modest negative outlook for the retailer’s near‑term earnings.

Technical Analysis

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Institutional & Hedge Fund Ownership
25 tracked managers · $55.22B combined position · 13 adding, 12 trimming, 0 unchanged (latest 13F filings)
ManagerTrendShares Held% of Co.Position ValueFiled
Vanguard Group Inc▲ Buy56,230,78710.13%$13.56B2026-01-29
BlackRock, Inc.▲ Buy40,545,7287.30%$8.94B2026-08-07
FMR LLC (Fidelity)▲ Buy37,267,3566.71%$8.22B2026-08-13
JPMorgan Chase & Co▼ Sell36,201,3456.52%$7.95B2026-08-12
Geode Capital Management, LLC▲ Buy14,291,2292.57%$3.14B2026-08-12
Morgan Stanley▼ Sell10,024,3831.81%$2.21B2026-08-13
Wells Fargo & Company▼ Sell8,307,4441.50%$1.83B2026-08-14
Bank of America Corp▼ Sell8,294,9411.49%$1.83B2026-08-14
Norges Bank▲ Buy8,270,1601.49%$1.82B2026-08-12
Northern Trust Corp▼ Sell6,008,3881.08%$1.32B2026-08-13
Invesco Ltd.▲ Buy4,367,0340.79%$962.89M2026-08-14
Goldman Sachs Group Inc▼ Sell4,330,4800.78%$954.83M2026-08-14
Wellington Management Group LLP▼ Sell3,514,8090.63%$774.98M2026-08-14
AllianceBernstein L.P.▼ Sell1,804,0000.32%$426.25M2026-08-14
Citigroup Inc▲ Buy1,174,6910.21%$259.01M2026-08-03
Marshall Wace, LLP▲ Buy890,7460.16%$196.40M2026-08-13
Citadel Advisors LLC▲ Buy552,7150.10%$121.87M2026-09-02
D. E. Shaw & Co., Inc.▼ Sell536,3070.10%$118.25M2026-08-14
Adage Capital Partners GP, L.L.C.▼ Sell522,6100.09%$115.23M2026-08-14
Fisher Asset Management, LLC▲ Buy429,4310.08%$94.69M2026-08-04
Prudential Financial Inc▼ Sell419,2050.08%$92.43M2026-08-12
Susquehanna International Group, LLP▲ Buy411,3250.07%$90.69M2026-08-14
Millennium Management LLC▲ Buy400,5720.07%$88.32M2026-08-14
AQR Capital Management LLC▼ Sell230,3090.04%$50.25M2026-08-14
Neuberger Berman Group LLC▲ Buy224,2880.04%$49.45M2026-08-13
Q2 2026 flow:8.32M sh bought ($1.84B)4.90M sh sold ($1.08B)net +3.43M sh (+$754.93M)
Congressional Trading Activity
25 disclosed trades · ~$389.5K est. traded value · 7 buys, 18 sells
MemberChamberStateTypeAmountTradedFiled
Kevin HernHouseOK01▼ Sell$1K - $15K2026-09-022026-09-25
Kevin HernHouseOK01▼ Sell$1K - $15K2026-08-242026-09-01
Sheldon WhitehouseSenateRI▼ Sell$1K - $15K2026-07-202026-08-03
Alan ArmstrongSenateOK▲ Buy$1K - $15K2026-03-272026-07-21
John HickenlooperSenateCO▼ Sell$50K - $100K2026-01-142026-02-06
Shelley Moore CapitoSenateWV▼ Sell$1K - $15K2025-11-132025-12-04
Shelley Moore CapitoSenateWV▼ Sell$1K - $15K2025-10-212025-11-04
Shelley Moore CapitoSenateWV▼ Sell$1K - $15K2025-10-202025-11-04
Valerie HoyleHouseOR04▼ Sell$1K - $15K2025-09-232025-10-10
Julia LetlowHouseLA05▲ Buy$1K - $15K2025-08-082026-01-13
Angus KingSenate-▲ Buy$1K - $15K2025-07-212025-08-18
John BoozmanSenateAR▼ Sell$1K - $15K2025-05-202025-06-14
Jefferson ShreveHouseIN06▼ Sell$15K - $50K2025-05-122025-06-22
Dan NewhouseHouseWA04▼ Sell$1K - $15K2025-04-112025-05-16
Jefferson ShreveHouseIN06▲ Buy$15K - $50K2025-04-112025-05-08
Josh GottheimerHouseNJ05▼ Sell$1K - $15K2025-04-092025-05-14
Rob BresnahanHousePA08▼ Sell$1K - $15K2025-04-082025-05-08
Julie JohnsonHouseTX32▼ Sell$1K - $15K2025-04-012025-05-14
Sheri BiggsHouseSC03▼ Sell$15K - $50K2025-03-192025-10-05
Jefferson ShreveHouseIN06▲ Buy$15K - $50K2025-02-242025-03-09
Rob BresnahanHousePA08▼ Sell$15K - $50K2025-02-072025-02-13
Shelley Moore CapitoSenateWV▼ Sell$1K - $15K2025-01-172025-02-13
Shelley Moore CapitoSenateWV▼ Sell$1K - $15K2024-12-132025-01-06
Valerie HoyleHouseOR04▲ Buy$1K - $15K2024-10-292025-09-12
Julia LetlowHouseLA05▲ Buy$1K - $15K2024-10-232026-01-13