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Lowe's Companies (LOW) Stock Price, News & Analysis

$253.33
+1.91 (+0.76%)
(As of 03/27/2024 ET)
Today's Range
$251.24
$253.36
50-Day Range
$210.55
$260.94
52-Week Range
$181.85
$262.49
Volume
2.34 million shs
Average Volume
2.60 million shs
Market Capitalization
$144.95 billion
P/E Ratio
19.25
Dividend Yield
1.74%
Price Target
$251.00

Lowe's Companies MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating
Moderate Buy
2.50 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
0.7% Downside
$251.60 Price Target
Short Interest
Healthy
1.46% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength
Strong
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
-2.74
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment
0.72mentions of Lowe
Based on 28 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
N/A
Proj. Earnings Growth
10.16%
From $12.21 to $13.45 Per Share

Overall MarketRank

New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.

4.59 out of 5 stars

Retail/Wholesale Sector

26th out of 199 stocks

Lumber & Other Building Materials Industry

2nd out of 5 stocks

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About Lowe's Companies Stock (NYSE:LOW)

Founded in 1921, Lowe's Companies Inc. is one of the largest chains of home improvement stores in the United States and the second-largest hardware chain in the world. Operating 1,971 stores in the U.S. and 210 in Canada and Mexico, Lowe's Companies Inc. offers a wide range of products for use in residential and commercial construction, repair, property maintenance, remodeling and decorating. 

The company also provides a variety of in-house and third-party installation services, offered through partnerships with independent local contractors and extended protection plans purchased through Assurant Inc., an insurance company located in New York. Lowe's Companies Inc. also offers subcontracted in-warranty and out-of-warranty repair services under its privately labeled Lowe's Protection Plan. 

Lowe's Companies Inc. is known for competitive pricing and customer service. It has made strategic acquisitions and investments to strengthen its position in the market, contributing to steady revenue growth over the past decade. Additionally, it has embraced new technologies, investing in online ordering, artificial intelligence-enabled customer service and virtual design services to stay ahead of competitors. Lowe's Companies Inc. has also implemented various sustainability initiatives to reduce its environmental impact, including increasing energy efficiency at retail stores and using more renewable energy throughout its logistical systems. 

Lowe's Companies Inc. has many competitive advantages, including a strong balance sheet and commitment to customer satisfaction, helping it remain a leader in the home improvement retail space. Its financials are strong, revenue has grown steadily over the past decade, and it provides shareholder returns that routinely outpace the industry average. 

With over six million shareholders, its financially sound decisions have enabled it to grow its earnings by over 22% in the past decade while increasing shareholder earnings per share to 16% in the same period. 

LOW Stock Price History

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Company Calendar

Ex-Dividend for 2/7 Dividend
1/23/2024
Dividend Payable
2/07/2024
Last Earnings
2/27/2024
Today
3/27/2024
Ex-Dividend for 5/8 Dividend
4/23/2024
Dividend Payable
5/08/2024
Next Earnings (Estimated)
5/28/2024
Fiscal Year End
1/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Industry
Lumber & other building materials
Sub-Industry
Home Improvement Retail
CUSIP
54866110
Employees
307,000
Year Founded
1921

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target
$251.60
High Stock Price Target
$289.00
Low Stock Price Target
$210.00
Potential Upside/Downside
-0.9%
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Rating Score (0-4)
2.50
Research Coverage
24 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
$7.73 billion
Pretax Margin
11.78%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$86.38 billion
Cash Flow
$16.73 per share
Book Value
($26.17) per share

Miscellaneous

Free Float
573,720,000
Market Cap
$145.69 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
1.13

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

These insights were generated using artificial intelligence. They are based on proprietary MarketBeat data, news articles, and custom LLM A.I. algorithms. This analysis of Lowe's Companies was last updated on Tuesday, March 26, 2024 at 10:15 PM.

Pros

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

  • Lowe's Companies, Inc. stock price has been on an upward trend, reaching a 12-month high of $241.44, indicating positive market sentiment.
  • The company reported earnings results that exceeded analysts' expectations, with a net margin of 8.94% and a revenue of $18.60 billion for the quarter.
  • Lowe's offers a diverse range of home improvement products, including appliances, tools, paint, and building materials, catering to a wide customer base.
  • Recent investments by institutional investors in Lowe's Companies, such as Sanctuary Wealth Management L.L.C. and True Wealth Design LLC, indicate confidence in the company's growth potential.
  • The company's market capitalization of $138.41 billion and a price-to-earnings ratio of 18.27 suggest stability and growth prospects for investors.

Cons

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

  • Lowe's Companies, Inc. experienced a decrease in holdings by Jones Financial Companies Lllp, indicating some institutional selling pressure on the stock.
  • The company's negative return on equity of 51.42% raises concerns about its profitability and operational efficiency.
  • Despite positive earnings results, Lowe's Companies' quarterly revenue was down 17.1%, signaling potential challenges in revenue growth.
  • The company's price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.77 may suggest that the stock is currently overvalued compared to its growth prospects.
  • While Lowe's stock has shown recent positive movement, investors should consider market volatility and economic uncertainties that could impact the company's performance.

LOW Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Lowe's Companies stock right now?

24 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Lowe's Companies in the last year. There are currently 12 hold ratings and 12 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" LOW shares.
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What is Lowe's Companies' stock price target for 2024?

24 brokerages have issued 1-year price targets for Lowe's Companies' stock. Their LOW share price targets range from $210.00 to $289.00. On average, they anticipate the company's share price to reach $251.60 in the next year. This suggests that the stock has a possible downside of 0.7%.
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How have LOW shares performed in 2024?

Lowe's Companies' stock was trading at $222.55 at the start of the year. Since then, LOW shares have increased by 13.8% and is now trading at $253.33.
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Are investors shorting Lowe's Companies?

Lowe's Companies saw a decline in short interest in the month of February. As of February 29th, there was short interest totaling 7,320,000 shares, a decline of 8.4% from the February 14th total of 7,990,000 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 2,820,000 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 2.6 days. Currently, 1.3% of the shares of the stock are sold short.
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When is Lowe's Companies' next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Tuesday, May 28th 2024.
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How were Lowe's Companies' earnings last quarter?

Lowe's Companies, Inc. (NYSE:LOW) released its earnings results on Tuesday, February, 27th. The home improvement retailer reported $1.77 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.68 by $0.09. The home improvement retailer earned $18.60 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $18.47 billion. Lowe's Companies had a net margin of 8.94% and a negative trailing twelve-month return on equity of 51.42%. Lowe's Companies's quarterly revenue was down 17.1% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business earned $2.28 earnings per share.
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How often does Lowe's Companies pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Lowe's Companies?

Lowe's Companies declared a quarterly dividend on Friday, March 22nd. Stockholders of record on Wednesday, April 24th will be paid a dividend of $1.10 per share on Wednesday, May 8th. This represents a $4.40 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.74%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, April 23rd.
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Is Lowe's Companies a good dividend stock?

Lowe's Companies (NYSE:LOW) pays an annual dividend of $4.40 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 1.73%. The company has been increasing its dividend for 52 consecutive years, indicating the company has a strong committment to maintain and grow its dividend. The dividend payout ratio is 33.43%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, LOW will have a dividend payout ratio of 32.71% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
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What guidance has Lowe's Companies issued on next quarter's earnings?

Lowe's Companies updated its FY25 earnings guidance on Tuesday, February, 27th. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of $12.00 to $12.30 for the period, compared to the consensus earnings per share estimate of $12.68. The company issued revenue guidance of $84 billion to $85 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $85.36 billion.

What is Marvin Ellison's approval rating as Lowe's Companies' CEO?

2,818 employees have rated Lowe's Companies Chief Executive Officer Marvin Ellison on Glassdoor.com. Marvin Ellison has an approval rating of 62% among the company's employees. This puts Marvin Ellison in the bottom 25% of approval ratings compared to other CEOs of publicly-traded companies.

What other stocks do shareholders of Lowe's Companies own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Lowe's Companies investors own include Home Depot (HD), NVIDIA (NVDA), Visa (V), Walt Disney (DIS), Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), AT&T (T), JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM), Walmart (WMT), Intel (INTC) and AbbVie (ABBV).

Who are Lowe's Companies' major shareholders?

Lowe's Companies' stock is owned by a variety of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include Vanguard Group Inc. (8.87%), Massachusetts Financial Services Co. MA (1.39%), Norges Bank (1.28%), Northern Trust Corp (1.17%), Legal & General Group Plc (0.91%) and Nuveen Asset Management LLC (0.75%). Insiders that own company stock include Donald Frieson, Janice Dupre, Joseph Michael Mcfarland, Ross W Mccanless and Seemantini Godbole.
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How do I buy shares of Lowe's Companies?

Shares of LOW stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.
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Does Lowe's Companies have any subsidiaries?
The following companies are subsidiares of Lowe's Companies: ATG, Atlas Pipeline Partners L.P., Boomerang Commerce, Lowe’s Companies Canada ULC, Lowe’s Home Centers LLC, Maintenance Supply Headquarters, Orchard Supply Hardware, RONA, RONA Inc., Retail Analytics platform of Boomerang Commerce, and StainMaster.
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This page (NYSE:LOW) was last updated on 3/28/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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