Lowe’s Companies (NYSE:LOW – Get Free Report) had its target price decreased by equities research analysts at Morgan Stanley from $292.00 to $277.00 in a research report issued on Thursday,MarketScreener reports. The brokerage presently has an “overweight” rating on the home improvement retailer’s stock. Morgan Stanley’s target price would indicate a potential upside of 27.89% from the company’s current price.
LOW has been the subject of a number of other research reports. Evercore lowered their price target on Lowe’s Companies from $250.00 to $245.00 in a report on Tuesday, March 31st. KGI Securities started coverage on Lowe’s Companies in a research report on Tuesday, March 10th. They set a “neutral” rating and a $255.00 target price for the company. William Blair started coverage on Lowe’s Companies in a research report on Tuesday, May 12th. They set an “overweight” rating on the stock. Piper Sandler cut their price target on Lowe’s Companies from $300.00 to $276.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research note on Thursday. Finally, Benchmark began coverage on Lowe’s Companies in a report on Tuesday, May 12th. They issued a “hold” rating for the company. Twenty-three investment 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’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, Lowe’s Companies has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $271.20.
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Lowe’s Companies Trading Down 2.0%
Lowe’s Companies (NYSE:LOW – Get Free Report) 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 the consensus estimate of $2.97 by $0.06. The company had revenue of $23.08 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $22.98 billion. Lowe’s Companies had a net margin of 7.71% and a negative return on equity of 61.40%. The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 10.3% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the company earned $2.92 EPS. Lowe’s Companies has set its FY 2026 guidance at 12.250-12.750 EPS. As a group, equities research analysts forecast that Lowe’s Companies will post 12.58 earnings per share for the current year.
Hedge Funds Weigh In On Lowe’s Companies
Large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Brighton Jones LLC grew its position in shares of Lowe’s Companies by 119.7% in the 4th quarter. Brighton Jones LLC now owns 31,965 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock worth $7,889,000 after buying an additional 17,413 shares during the last quarter. Revolve Wealth Partners LLC boosted its stake in Lowe’s Companies by 31.6% in the fourth quarter. Revolve Wealth Partners LLC now owns 1,078 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock valued at $266,000 after acquiring an additional 259 shares in the last quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC boosted its stake in Lowe’s Companies by 22.3% in the second quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC now owns 1,534 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock valued at $340,000 after acquiring an additional 280 shares in the last quarter. United Bank grew its holdings in Lowe’s Companies by 1.3% in the second quarter. United Bank now owns 12,124 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock worth $2,690,000 after purchasing an additional 155 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Schnieders Capital Management LLC. increased its position in shares of Lowe’s Companies by 13.1% during the second quarter. Schnieders Capital Management LLC. now owns 2,378 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock worth $528,000 after purchasing an additional 275 shares in the last quarter. 74.06% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.
More Lowe’s Companies News
Here are the key news stories impacting Lowe’s Companies this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Lowe’s beat both earnings and revenue estimates in the first quarter, helped by Pro demand, spring sales execution, and online growth. LOWE’S REPORTS FIRST QUARTER 2026 SALES AND EARNINGS RESULTS
- Positive Sentiment: The company launched an AI-powered “Material Lists” tool to speed up quoting for Pro customers, reinforcing its push into tech-enabled contractor workflows. Lowe’s Boosts Pro Efficiency with AI-Driven Material Lists
- Neutral Sentiment: Several analysts cut price targets after the report, but most still kept constructive ratings such as overweight or outperform, signaling confidence despite near-term profit pressure.
- Neutral Sentiment: Lowe’s reaffirmed full-year guidance, which was roughly in line on revenue but below the Street on EPS, keeping expectations modest amid a weak housing market.
- Negative Sentiment: Management described the U.S. housing market as very challenging, with consumers delaying big-ticket DIY projects; that cautious tone appears to be limiting enthusiasm for the stock.
About Lowe’s Companies
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.
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