Vise Technologies Inc. Buys 4,960 Shares of Lowe’s Companies, Inc. $LOW

Vise Technologies Inc. lifted its holdings in shares of Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (NYSE:LOW) by 25.9% during the 4th quarter, Holdings Channel.com reports. The firm owned 24,128 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock after purchasing an additional 4,960 shares during the period. Vise Technologies Inc.’s holdings in Lowe’s Companies were worth $5,819,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Other large investors also recently made changes to their positions in the company. Norges Bank acquired a new position in Lowe’s Companies in the fourth quarter valued at about $1,993,697,000. Wellington Management Group LLP increased its holdings in shares of Lowe’s Companies by 102.0% in the third quarter. Wellington Management Group LLP now owns 4,204,311 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock worth $1,056,585,000 after acquiring an additional 2,122,622 shares in the last quarter. Victory Capital Management Inc. increased its holdings in shares of Lowe’s Companies by 207.2% in the third quarter. Victory Capital Management Inc. now owns 2,058,086 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock worth $517,218,000 after acquiring an additional 1,388,133 shares in the last quarter. Eurizon Capital SGR S.p.A. bought a new position in shares of Lowe’s Companies during the fourth quarter worth about $308,683,000. Finally, Vanguard Group Inc. grew its holdings in shares of Lowe’s Companies by 1.7% during the fourth quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 56,230,787 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock worth $13,560,617,000 after buying an additional 924,625 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors own 74.06% of the company’s stock.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of research analysts recently issued reports on the company. Royal Bank Of Canada decreased their price objective on Lowe’s Companies from $264.00 to $232.00 and set a “sector perform” rating for the company in a report on Thursday, May 21st. Oppenheimer decreased their price target on Lowe’s Companies from $315.00 to $275.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a research note on Monday, May 18th. TD Cowen decreased their price target on Lowe’s Companies from $280.00 to $235.00 and set a “hold” rating for the company in a research note on Thursday, May 21st. BNP Paribas Exane decreased their price target on Lowe’s Companies from $228.00 to $202.00 and set an “underperform” rating for the company in a research note on Thursday, May 21st. Finally, Rothschild & Co Redburn raised their price target on Lowe’s Companies from $280.00 to $290.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, February 26th. Twenty-three analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eleven have assigned a Hold rating and two have given a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, Lowe’s Companies presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $264.57.

Lowe’s Companies News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: Jefferies said Lowe’s new home-maintenance program could expand subscription-style revenue, giving the retailer a more recurring growth stream and a potential valuation tailwind. Lowe’s Wants to Help You Change Lightbulbs. How That Could Boost the Stock.
• Positive Sentiment: Zacks Research raised some near- and longer-term earnings estimates for Lowe’s, including Q1 2028 and Q1 2029, which suggests analysts see solid earnings power ahead. Lowe’s Companies, Inc. estimate updates
• Positive Sentiment: Recent articles highlighted Lowe’s dividend hike alongside other high-yield stocks, reinforcing the company’s appeal for income investors in a volatile market. The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights UnitedHealth, Donaldson, Lowe’s and ePlus
• Neutral Sentiment: Several roundup pieces focused on Lowe’s as a recent dividend grower, which is supportive for sentiment but not a major operational catalyst on its own. 5 Stocks to Watch on Their Recent Dividend Hikes in a Volatile Market
• Neutral Sentiment: Another market wrap also mentioned Lowe’s among dividend-paying names attracting attention from cautious investors. 3 High-Yielding Dividend Stocks That Just Raised Their Payouts
• Negative Sentiment: Zacks trimmed some earnings estimates for FY2027, FY2028 and a few quarterly periods, signaling a bit more caution on Lowe’s longer-term profit trajectory. Lowe’s Companies, Inc. estimate updates

Lowe’s Companies Stock Up 1.6%

LOW opened at $210.81 on Friday. Lowe’s Companies, Inc. has a 12-month low of $203.40 and a 12-month high of $293.06. The stock has a market cap of $118.20 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 17.82, a PEG ratio of 2.62 and a beta of 0.86. The business has a 50 day moving average of $230.12 and a 200-day moving average of $246.50.

Lowe’s Companies (NYSE:LOW) last released its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, May 20th. The home improvement retailer reported $3.03 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.97 by $0.06. Lowe’s Companies had a negative return on equity of 67.96% and a net margin of 7.51%.The company had revenue of $23.08 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $22.98 billion. During the same period last year, the firm posted $2.92 earnings per share. The business’s revenue was up 10.3% on a year-over-year basis. Lowe’s Companies has set its FY 2026 guidance at 12.250-12.750 EPS. As a group, analysts expect that Lowe’s Companies, Inc. will post 12.48 earnings per share for the current year.

Lowe’s Companies Increases Dividend

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, August 5th. Stockholders of record on Wednesday, July 22nd will be given a $1.25 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, July 22nd. This is a positive change from Lowe’s Companies’s previous quarterly dividend of $1.20. This represents a $5.00 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.4%. Lowe’s Companies’s payout ratio is 40.57%.

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.