Lowe's Companies, Inc. (LOW)

US — Consumer Cyclical Sector
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Key Metrics & Ratings

  • symbol LOW
  • Rev/Share 148.907
  • Book/Share -23.7102
  • PB -9.4293
  • Debt/Equity -2.9815
  • CurrentRatio 1.0128
  • ROIC 0.2768

 

  • MktCap 125297123660.0
  • FreeCF/Share 11.9481
  • PFCF 18.7599
  • PE 18.2633
  • Debt/Assets 0.871
  • DivYield 0.0208
  • ROE -0.5007

 

  • Rating B-
  • Score 2
  • Recommendation Sell
  • P/E Score 3
  • DCF Score 3
  • P/B Score 1
  • D/E Score 1

Recent Analyst Ratings

Type Ticker Analyst Firm Previous Rating Current Rating Previous Price Target Current Price Target Date
Upgrade LOW KeyBanc Capital Markets Sector Weight Overweight -- $266 April 25, 2025
Initiation LOW Bernstein -- Outperform -- $323 Oct. 22, 2024
Upgrade LOW Loop Capital Hold Buy $250 $300 Oct. 9, 2024
Reiterated LOW Telsey Advisory Group -- Market Perform $230 $275 Oct. 2, 2024
Upgrade LOW Oppenheimer Perform Outperform $230 $305 Sept. 24, 2024

News

Lowe's Q1 Earnings & Sales Beat Estimates, Comps Decline 1.7% Y/Y
LOW
Published: May 21, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

LOW's Q1 results reflect lower net sales and earnings. Gross profit decreases 1.5% year over year, while the gross margin expands 20 basis points to 33.4%.

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Lowe's beat Wall Street's profit expectations, to one-up rival Home Depot
HD, LOW
Published: May 21, 2025 by: Market Watch
Sentiment: Positive

Lowe's said it faces housing-market headwinds and near-term economic uncertainty, but kept its 2025 earnings projections in place.

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Lowe's (LOW) Q1 Earnings and Revenues Beat Estimates
LOW
Published: May 21, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Lowe's (LOW) came out with quarterly earnings of $2.92 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.88 per share. This compares to earnings of $3.06 per share a year ago.

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Lowe's sticks by full-year forecast as sales from home professionals boost business
LOW
Published: May 21, 2025 by: CNBC Television
Sentiment: Positive

CNBC's Andrew Ross Sorkin reports on the company's quarterly earnings results.

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Lowe's sticks by full-year forecast as sales from home professionals boost business
LOW
Published: May 21, 2025 by: CNBC
Sentiment: Positive

Lowe's on Wednesday stood by its full-year forecast, despite reporting quarterly sales that fell just short of Wall Street's expectations.

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Lowe's Tops Profit Estimates, Affirms Full-Year Outlook
LOW
Published: May 21, 2025 by: Investopedia
Sentiment: Positive

Shares of Lowe's Cos. (LOW) rose in premarket trading Wednesday after the home-improvement retailer posted first-quarter profit above analysts' estimates and affirmed its full-year outlook.

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LOWE'S REPORTS FIRST QUARTER 2025 SALES AND EARNINGS RESULTS
LOW
Published: May 21, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

— Comparable Sales Decreased 1.7%; Diluted EPS of $2.92 — — Affirms Full Year 2025 Outlook — MOORESVILLE, N.C. , May 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Lowe's Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) today reported net earnings of $1.6 billion and diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $2.92 for the quarter ended May 2, 2025, compared to diluted EPS of $3.06 in the first quarter of 2024.

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Home Depot Isn't Raising Prices to Offset Tariffs. Will Lowe's?
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Published: May 20, 2025 by: Barrons
Sentiment: Neutral

Home-improvement retailers are generally better insulated to shifts in trade policy than other retailers, analysts say, but they're not immune.

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Lowe's Q1 Earnings Preview: Can LOW Beat the Odds in a Tough Market?
LOW
Published: May 19, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

As Lowe's Companies, Inc. LOW prepares to unveil its first-quarter fiscal 2025 earnings on May 21, before the opening bell, investors are eager to see if the company can beat market expectations. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the to-be-reported quarter's revenues is pegged at $20.95 billion, which suggests a drop of 2% from the prior year's levels.

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Lowe's Among 8 Companies To Announce Dividend Increases In Second Half Of May
LOW
Published: May 19, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

This is my latest article where I provide predictions of upcoming dividend increases from companies with long-term dividend growth histories. Most of the dividend announcements in the first half of the month were very modest, with Cardinal Health announcing a 1% boost to extend its streak to 29 years. Eight more dividend growth companies are poised to announce annual increases in the latter half of May, with popular home improvement retailer Lowe's likely to announce a 3–4% boost.

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Lowe's: A Hold Today, But What Could Q1 Earnings Mean For Tomorrow?
LOW
Published: May 16, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

Lowe's, the second-largest home improvement retailer in the U.S., will soon report its Q1 earnings. In this article, I initiate my coverage of the stock, showing the macroeconomic environment and what the prospects for the company could be. While right now, a hold seems justified, there are reasons to look closely at the stock after earnings to consider it an opportunistic buy.

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Exploring Analyst Estimates for Lowe's (LOW) Q1 Earnings, Beyond Revenue and EPS
LOW
Published: May 16, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Beyond analysts' top -and-bottom-line estimates for Lowe's (LOW), evaluate projections for some of its key metrics to gain a better insight into how the business might have performed for the quarter ended April 2025.

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Analysts Estimate Lowe's (LOW) to Report a Decline in Earnings: What to Look Out for
LOW
Published: May 14, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative

Lowe's (LOW) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.

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Lowe's Builds A Strong Case For Investors
LOW
Published: May 09, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

Lowe's combines stable cash flow, smart growth in the Pro segment and a strong market position poised for recovery. Despite a cooling housing market, long-term demand drivers like aging homes and renovation trends support future growth. With consistent dividends, aggressive share buybacks, and a fair valuation, Lowe's offers an attractive risk-reward profile for long-term investors.

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Dividend Hikes Offer Optimism Amid Tariff Turmoil
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Published: May 08, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

Stocks have rebounded sharply off their early-April lows, but macro risks persist. Dividend stocks have largely outperformed so far this year. We profile a pair of blue chips that recently announced dividend hikes, which has turned out to be a broader Q2 theme.

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Here is What to Know Beyond Why Lowe's Companies, Inc. (LOW) is a Trending Stock
LOW
Published: May 07, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Lowe's (LOW) has been one of the stocks most watched by Zacks.com users lately. So, it is worth exploring what lies ahead for the stock.

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Like A Pro: 2 Wide-Moat Dividend Machines Built To Beat The Market
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Published: May 07, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

Beating Wall Street isn't impossible, especially if you stick to time-tested strategies. I focus on wide-moat stocks with strong fundamentals and smart capital allocation. With the rise of low-cost ETFs and passive investing, staying disciplined is more critical than ever. I follow principles that have worked for the best in the game. In my article, I highlight two high-quality businesses I believe can thrive in any environment, growing income, compounding returns, and helping us sleep well at night.

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Will Lowe's (LOW) Beat Estimates Again in Its Next Earnings Report?
LOW
Published: May 02, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Lowe's (LOW) has an impressive earnings surprise history and currently possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely beat in its next quarterly report.

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Is Lowe's (LOW) a Buy as Wall Street Analysts Look Optimistic?
LOW
Published: April 30, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Investors often turn to recommendations made by Wall Street analysts before making a Buy, Sell, or Hold decision about a stock. While media reports about rating changes by these brokerage-firm employed (or sell-side) analysts often affect a stock's price, do they really matter?

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Why Investors Need to Take Advantage of These 2 Retail and Wholesale Stocks Now
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Published: April 28, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Finding stocks expected to beat quarterly earnings estimates becomes an easier task with our Zacks Earnings ESP.

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2025 Dividend Kings: Weathering Tariff Volatility Better Than The Market
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Published: April 23, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

The Dividend Kings are outperforming the S&P 500 in 2025 by 8.94%. Top performers include National Fuel & Gas (+28.88%), Consolidated Edison (+28.10%), and Middlesex Water Company (+21.00%). Promising Dividend Kings identified in March showed relative outperformance, averaging -3.15% vs. -8.16% for SPY.

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Home Depot Vs Lowe's: Which Home Improvement Stock Holds the Reins?
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Published: April 17, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

HD and LOW battle for dominance in home retail. We break down strategy, market share and stock potential in this high-stake industry face-off.

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Are You Looking for a High-Growth Dividend Stock?
LOW
Published: April 16, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does Lowe's (LOW) have what it takes?

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Lowe's Companies: The Picture Is Improving (Rating Upgrade)
LOW
Published: April 03, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral

Despite recent struggles, Lowe's Companies, Inc. shows potential for revenue growth in 2025, with management expecting a slight increase in sales compared to 2024. The company continues to return significant capital to shareholders through dividends and share buybacks, enhancing investor value despite current challenges. Lowe's is trading at a meaningful discount compared to The Home Depot, making it an attractive investment despite lower margins and higher net leverage.

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Why Lowe's (LOW) is a Great Dividend Stock Right Now
LOW
Published: March 31, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does Lowe's (LOW) have what it takes?

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Lowe's invests $2 million in additional programs to continue its support of rebuilding in Western North Carolina
LOW
Published: March 27, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

The investment expands its commitment to critical home repair for veterans, temporary housing and skilled trades education MOORESVILLE, N.C. , March 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Recovering from the destruction left in the wake of Hurricane Helene remains an uphill challenge for many communities in Western North Carolina, even six months after landfall.

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Lowe's (LOW) Ascends While Market Falls: Some Facts to Note
LOW
Published: March 26, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

In the latest trading session, Lowe's (LOW) closed at $232.05, marking a +0.59% move from the previous day.

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Lowe's: Buy The Dip On This Dividend King
LOW
Published: March 17, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

Lowe's is a strong long-term investment with solid profitability, disciplined cost management, and ongoing digital transformation and customer loyalty investments. The recent price dip makes Lowe's valuation attractive, trading below its historical P/E ratio and enhancing the benefits of share repurchases. AI-driven initiatives, an expanding pro customer base, and sustained online momentum position Lowe's for steady earnings growth in the coming years.

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Lowe's, Workday: two stocks poised to extend gains in coming weeks
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Published: February 27, 2025 by: Invezz
Sentiment: Positive

Shares of Workday and Lowe's have gained in recent sessions on the back of their strong financial updates, but a market veteran sees significant further upside in both. Matt Maley – the chief market strategist at Miller Tabak shared his bullish view on WDAY and LOW in an interview with CNBC this week.

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Lowe's Foundation Grows Skilled Trades Career Opportunities Through Nearly $9 Million in Gable Grants to Community-Based and National Nonprofits
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Published: February 27, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

New funding expands foundation's roster of funded partners to 52 organizations offering scalable training programs in dozens of states MOORESVILLE, N.C. , Feb. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Lowe's Foundation today announced nearly $9 million in Gable Grants to strengthen 15 nonprofits on the front lines of a growing skilled trades workforce movement.

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About Lowe's Companies, Inc. (LOW)

  • IPO Date 1980-03-17
  • Website https://www.lowes.com
  • Industry Home Improvement
  • CEO Marvin R. Ellison
  • Employees 161000

Lowe's Companies, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as a home improvement retailer in the United States and internationally. The company offers a line of products for construction, maintenance, repair, remodeling, and decorating. It provides home improvement products, such as appliances, seasonal and outdoor living, lawn and garden, lumber, kitchens and bath, tools, paint, millwork, hardware, flooring, rough plumbing, building materials, decor, lighting, and electrical. It also offers installation services through independent contractors in various product categories; extended protection plans; and in-warranty and out-of-warranty repair services. The company sells its national brand-name merchandise and private brand products to homeowners, renters, and professional customers. As of January 28, 2022, it operated 1,971 home improvement and hardware stores. The company also sells its products through websites comprising Lowes.com and Lowesforpros.com; and through mobile applications. Lowe's Companies, Inc. was founded in 1921 and is based in Mooresville, North Carolina.