Xponance Inc. Reduces Stake in Lowe’s Companies, Inc. $LOW

Xponance Inc. trimmed its position in shares of Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (NYSE:LOW) by 10.1% in the 3rd quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The institutional investor owned 83,260 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock after selling 9,400 shares during the quarter. Xponance Inc.’s holdings in Lowe’s Companies were worth $20,924,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Several other large investors have also modified their holdings of LOW. Integrated Advisors Network LLC raised its holdings in shares of Lowe’s Companies by 5.9% in the third quarter. Integrated Advisors Network LLC now owns 19,329 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock worth $4,858,000 after buying an additional 1,085 shares during the period. DNB Asset Management AS grew its position in Lowe’s Companies by 3.7% in the 3rd quarter. DNB Asset Management AS now owns 107,609 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock valued at $27,043,000 after acquiring an additional 3,829 shares during the last quarter. Hohimer Wealth Management LLC purchased a new stake in Lowe’s Companies in the third quarter worth $2,282,000. Choreo LLC lifted its position in shares of Lowe’s Companies by 1.2% during the third quarter. Choreo LLC now owns 27,472 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock worth $6,904,000 after purchasing an additional 320 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Mesirow Financial Investment Management Inc. lifted its position in shares of Lowe’s Companies by 1.0% during the third quarter. Mesirow Financial Investment Management Inc. now owns 164,562 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock worth $41,356,000 after purchasing an additional 1,661 shares during the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 74.06% of the company’s stock.

Lowe’s Companies Stock Up 0.6%

Shares of Lowe’s Companies stock opened at $264.69 on Friday. The company has a 50 day moving average price of $266.42 and a 200 day moving average price of $254.31. The firm has a market capitalization of $148.48 billion, a P/E ratio of 22.34, a PEG ratio of 4.24 and a beta of 0.97. Lowe’s Companies, Inc. has a 52 week low of $206.38 and a 52 week high of $293.06.

Lowe’s Companies (NYSE:LOW) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, February 25th. The home improvement retailer reported $1.98 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.94 by $0.04. The business had revenue of $20.58 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $20.34 billion. Lowe’s Companies had a net margin of 7.71% and a negative return on equity of 61.40%. Lowe’s Companies’s revenue for the quarter was up 10.9% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business posted $1.93 EPS. Lowe’s Companies has set its FY 2026 guidance at 12.250-12.75 EPS. As a group, research analysts anticipate that Lowe’s Companies, Inc. will post 11.9 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Insider Activity

In other Lowe’s Companies news, CEO Marvin R. Ellison sold 18,000 shares of Lowe’s Companies stock in a transaction dated Friday, January 9th. The stock was sold at an average price of $261.17, for a total transaction of $4,701,060.00. Following the completion of the sale, the chief executive officer owned 231,043 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $60,341,500.31. The trade was a 7.23% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this link. 0.27% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

LOW has been the topic of a number of research reports. Morgan Stanley raised their target price on shares of Lowe’s Companies from $270.00 to $296.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Thursday, January 15th. Citigroup lifted their target price on Lowe’s Companies from $250.00 to $285.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research report on Thursday, February 12th. Mizuho dropped their price target on Lowe’s Companies from $285.00 to $272.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a research report on Thursday, November 20th. HSBC reduced their price objective on shares of Lowe’s Companies from $285.00 to $263.00 and set a “hold” rating for the company in a research note on Friday, November 21st. Finally, Sanford C. Bernstein decreased their price objective on Lowe’s Companies from $313.00 to $303.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a research note on Thursday. Twenty-one equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and eight have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, Lowe’s Companies currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $290.86.

Key Stories Impacting Lowe’s Companies

Here are the key news stories impacting Lowe’s Companies this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q4 beat on both profit and sales — Lowe’s reported $1.98 EPS and $20.58B revenue (up 10.9% YoY), driven by Pro, online and home‑services strength; this underpins the view that operations remain resilient. Lowe’s Reports Fourth Quarter 2025 Sales and Earnings Results – Lowe’s Corporate
• Positive Sentiment: Macro tailwind — 30‑year mortgage rates dipped below 6%, which typically supports home sales and, over time, big‑ticket remodel demand (a tailwind for Lowe’s). Mortgage Rates Fall Below 6% for the First Time Since 2022
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst support — several firms boosted price targets or reiterated buys (Goldman Sachs, Guggenheim, Wells Fargo, Rothschild, Telsey and others), signaling confidence in Lowe’s execution despite caution on guidance. Goldman Sachs adjusts Lowe’s Companies price target to $300
• Neutral Sentiment: Cost and productivity initiatives — Lowe’s is targeting ~$1B of productivity gains in FY2026 to offset inflationary pressure and margin headwinds; this is positive for margins if achieved but adds execution risk. Lowe’s Aims for $1 Billion in Productivity Gains in 2026 to Counter Cost Inflation, RBC Says
• Neutral Sentiment: Digital/AI investments — management highlights AI and digital tools (B2B/Pro focus) as fixes for operational headaches and to grow pro sales; longer‑term upside but near‑term investment and integration noise. Lowe’s CEO says its AI assistant is fixing some major headaches
• Negative Sentiment: Cautious FY2026 guidance weighed on the stock — management’s conservative outlook for sales/profit (and commentary about a pressured housing market) triggered the post‑earnings pullback despite the beat. Lowe’s beats Q4 estimates but shares fall on soft guidance
• Negative Sentiment: Unusual options activity — elevated put buying was reported, suggesting some traders are positioning for further downside or hedging. That can amplify intraday volatility. Lowe’s Companies Sees Unusually Large Options Volume (NYSE:LOW)
• Negative Sentiment: Cost cuts and layoffs — management confirmed ~600 corporate/support job reductions; while lowering costs, layoffs can signal near‑term weakness and weigh on sentiment. Lowe’s CEO publicly addresses 600 layoffs for first time, then turns to AI, profits

Lowe’s Companies Profile

Lowe’s Companies, Inc is a leading home improvement retailer that operates large-format stores and digital channels serving both do-it-yourself homeowners and professional contractors. The company offers a broad assortment of products including building materials, lumber, appliances, tools and hardware, plumbing and electrical supplies, paint, flooring, kitchen and bath fixtures, outdoor and garden products, and home decor. Lowe’s also provides a range of services such as installation, home improvement financing, tool and equipment rental, and contractor-focused sales programs.

Operations are centered on a nationwide brick-and-mortar store network supported by distribution centers and an e-commerce platform that enables online ordering, delivery and in-store pickup.