Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (NYSE:LOW) Receives $262.63 Consensus PT from Analysts

Shares of Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (NYSE:LOW) have been given an average rating of “Moderate Buy” by the thirty-six brokerages that are currently covering the firm, Marketbeat Ratings reports. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a sell recommendation, eleven have given a hold recommendation and twenty-three have issued a buy recommendation on the company. The average 12-month price target among analysts that have issued ratings on the stock in the last year is $261.6333.

Several research analysts have issued reports on LOW shares. TD Cowen cut their price objective on Lowe’s Companies from $280.00 to $235.00 and set a “hold” rating for the company in a research report on Thursday, May 21st. BTIG Research lowered Lowe’s Companies to a “reduce” rating in a research note on Tuesday, May 12th. Benchmark began coverage on Lowe’s Companies in a report on Tuesday, May 12th. They issued a “hold” rating on the stock. The Goldman Sachs Group cut their target price on Lowe’s Companies from $300.00 to $293.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research report on Thursday, May 21st. Finally, DA Davidson reaffirmed a “neutral” rating and set a $245.00 target price on shares of Lowe’s Companies in a report on Wednesday.

Insider Buying and Selling at Lowe’s Companies

In other Lowe’s Companies news, EVP Juliette Williams Pryor sold 9,330 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, June 17th. The shares were sold at an average price of $224.81, for a total transaction of $2,097,477.30. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 16,142 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $3,628,883.02. This represents a 36.63% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this hyperlink. Also, EVP Margrethe R. Vagell sold 2,500 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, June 18th. The stock was sold at an average price of $223.83, for a total transaction of $559,575.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president owned 20,220 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $4,525,842.60. The trade was a 11.00% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Over the last ninety days, insiders sold 25,980 shares of company stock valued at $5,796,937. 0.29% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Lowe’s Companies

Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Swiss RE Ltd. purchased a new stake in shares of Lowe’s Companies in the fourth quarter valued at $25,000. Wilkerson Advisory Group LLC purchased a new position in shares of Lowe’s Companies during the fourth quarter valued at $27,000. Sankala Group LLC purchased a new position in shares of Lowe’s Companies during the fourth quarter valued at $33,000. Triumph Capital Management acquired a new position in Lowe’s Companies during the third quarter valued at $34,000. Finally, Ares Financial Consulting LLC acquired a new position in Lowe’s Companies during the fourth quarter valued at $36,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 74.06% of the company’s stock.

Lowe’s Companies Price Performance

NYSE LOW opened at $220.74 on Monday. The company’s 50 day simple moving average is $216.21 and its 200 day simple moving average is $233.46. Lowe’s Companies has a 12 month low of $199.40 and a 12 month high of $293.06. The company has a market capitalization of $123.77 billion, a P/E ratio of 18.66, a PEG ratio of 2.76 and a beta of 0.86.

Lowe’s Companies (NYSE:LOW) last released its earnings results on Wednesday, August 19th. The home improvement retailer reported $4.40 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $4.22 by $0.18. The business had revenue of $25.96 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $26.13 billion. Lowe’s Companies had a net margin of 7.51% and a negative return on equity of 67.96%. The business’s quarterly revenue was up 8.3% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the business earned $4.33 earnings per share. Lowe’s Companies has set its FY 2026 guidance at 12.250-12.250 EPS. On average, analysts anticipate that Lowe’s Companies will post 12.43 earnings per share for the current year.

Lowe’s Companies Increases Dividend

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, August 5th. Shareholders of record on Wednesday, July 22nd were issued a dividend of $1.25 per share. This represents a $5.00 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.3%. The ex-dividend date was Wednesday, July 22nd. This is a boost from Lowe’s Companies’s previous quarterly dividend of $1.20. Lowe’s Companies’s dividend payout ratio is presently 42.27%.

Trending Headlines about Lowe’s Companies

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

• Positive Sentiment: Adjusted EPS beat estimates by $0.18, and quarterly revenue still grew meaningfully year over year. Analysts characterized comparable sales as better than feared, while the stock’s roughly 2.3% dividend yield and depressed valuation may attract value-oriented investors. Lowe’s Q2 earnings beat analysis
• Positive Sentiment: DA Davidson reaffirmed its neutral rating but set a $245 price target, implying potential upside from recent trading levels. Longer term, investors continue to view Lowe’s acquisitions and its Total Home strategy as potential beneficiaries if housing activity and renovation demand recover. DA Davidson rating update
• Neutral Sentiment: Elevated mortgage rates are encouraging homeowners to maintain existing properties rather than move, but they are also discouraging large renovation projects. This supports smaller maintenance purchases while limiting higher-value DIY demand. Home improvement maintenance economy
• Negative Sentiment: Lowe’s lagged Home Depot’s stronger comparable-sales momentum, raising concerns about market-share loss and an unfavorable product mix rather than merely an industry-wide slowdown. The lower full-year outlook reinforces expectations for pressure through the second half. Lowe’s and Home Depot comparison

Lowe’s Companies Company 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.