Key facts, as of
As of October 16, 2026, Lowe's Companies (LOW) trades at $197.38, down 18.8% over the past year. Its 52-week range runs from $178.45 to $293.06; the price is 32.6% below that high. It is 32.6% below its all-time high of $293.06, reached in February 2026. Over the 10 years to the end of September 2026, with dividends reinvested, it returned +207.9%, against +312.9% for the S&P 500 (SPY). It sits 13.7% below its 200-day average of $228.78, the usual sign of a long-term downtrend. Its 30-day volatility is 27.0% annualized, which we rate medium risk. It has a trailing P/E of 16.7 and a dividend yield of 2.55%.
Cite: Portfolio Terminal, "Lowe's Companies (LOW) stock analysis", 2026-10-16. https://portfolio-terminal.com/analyse/low
Where it trades today
trading 17% of the way up its 52-week range
How the price has moved
How far it is from its record
Lowe's Companies (LOW) is 32.6% below its all-time high of $293.06, reached in February 2026. Over the 10 years to the end of September 2026, with dividends reinvested, it returned +207.9%, against +312.9% for the S&P 500 (SPY).
What to weigh before acting
What Matters Now
- Demand sensitivity, pricing power, and how exposed the business is to macro slowdowns matter more than headline growth alone.
- LOW trades at 16.7x earnings versus 20.0x for the sector, which means the rerating case depends on proving the discount is too harsh.
- LOW carries a beta of 0.88, which means the stock should be judged on how it affects total portfolio swings, not just on standalone upside.
- Relative performance versus AMZN, TSLA, HD matters here because leadership inside consumer cyclical rarely stays static for long.
Portfolio Use Case
- LOW is more relevant for investors who want some income support alongside price appreciation, not just pure growth exposure.
- The beta profile suggests it can fit a quality or lower-volatility sleeve more naturally than a high-octane tactical basket.
- It is best monitored alongside valuation discipline, because strong narratives in consumer cyclical can stay expensive longer than expected.
What Would Change the View
- Volatility is already above the sector norm, so even a correct long-term thesis can be painful if the position size is too aggressive.
- The view would need revisiting if peers such as AMZN, TSLA, HD start winning the marginal flow or posting cleaner operating momentum.
Methodology
- Price, market cap, beta, yield, and liquidity fields for LOW come from Yahoo Finance quote and summary data.
- 30-day volatility is calculated from recent daily returns and annualized using a 252-trading-day convention.
- Sector context uses stored benchmark averages for Consumer Cyclical so each page compares the ticker against a stable peer baseline rather than against the whole market.
- Peer comparisons use the Portfolio Terminal coverage set and highlight nearby listed alternatives such as AMZN, TSLA, HD.
Sources
- Yahoo Finance quote dataopen →
Live quote, valuation, beta, yield, and volume fields used for LOW. Last refresh: Oct 16, 2026, 10:11 PM.
- Portfolio Terminal methodologyopen →
Explains how analytics, refresh cadence, and portfolio interpretation work across the product.
- Peer set and coverage context
Comparative context for this page is anchored around nearby tracked names such as AMZN, TSLA, HD.
What Lowe's Companies does
Lowe's Companies, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as a home improvement retailer in the United States and Canada. It provides a line of products for construction, maintenance, repair, remodeling, and decorating. The company also offers home improvement products, such as appliances, seasonal and outdoor living, lumber, lawn and garden, kitchens and bath, hardware, building materials, millwork, paint, rough plumbing, tools, electrical, flooring, and décor. In addition, it provides installation services through independent contractors in various product categories; and extended protection plans and repair services. Further, the company provides design, distribution, and…
Employees
300,000
Industry
Home Improvement Retail
Headquarters
Mooresville, United States
What analysts expect
LOW carries a buy consensus from 33 analysts, with an average price target of $252.42 versus $197.38 today (+27.9%). Targets are estimates and can move quickly after earnings.
Consensus aggregated by Yahoo Finance. Targets are estimates, not forecasts.
How the business is doing
LOW generated $90.43B in trailing revenue (8.3% year over year), with a 7.3% net margin, and $4.62B of free cash flow, against $38.86B of net debt.
The numbers, year by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Gross profit | Operating income | Net income | EPS | Free cash flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $86.29B | $28.89B | $10.15B | $6.65B | $11.87 | $7.65B |
| 2025 | $83.67B | $27.88B | $10.47B | $6.96B | $12.25 | $7.70B |
| 2024 | $86.38B | $28.84B | $11.56B | $7.73B | $13.23 | $6.18B |
| 2023 | $97.06B | $32.26B | $10.16B | $6.44B | $10.20 | $6.76B |
When it reports next
Estimates aggregated by Yahoo Finance. Dates move and estimates change until the report lands.
Which ETFs hold it
LOW is in 18 of the 54 ETFs we track. It weighs most in XLY: 2.91% of the fund, holding #8 of 47.
How it sits in consumer cyclical
Discretionary spending sector sensitive to economic cycles, including retail and automotive.
The companies it competes with
LOW beside the consumer cyclical names it is usually measured against.
AMZNAmazon.com Inc.$250.00$2.70TWhat the chart is saying
In a downtrend, below both moving averages.
downtrend- Price is 1.2% below its 50-day average and 13.7% below its 200-day.
- RSI at 58 is neither stretched nor washed out.
- The nearest ceiling is $221.77 (+12.4%).
A description of the chart, not advice. Indicators describe what the price has done; none of them knows what it does next.
Questions people ask about it
Is LOW a good investment in 2026?
Lowe's Companies trades at a P/E ratio of 16.7, with medium volatility (27.0% annualized). The stock is in a consolidation phase.
What is the risk level of LOW?
Based on 30-day volatility of 27.0%, LOW has MEDIUM risk. Beta of 0.88 indicates lower sensitivity to market movements than average.
Does LOW pay dividends?
Yes, Lowe's Companies has a dividend yield of 2.55%.
How far is LOW from its all-time high?
Lowe's Companies is 32.6% below its all-time high of $293.06, reached in February 2026. Over the 10 years to the end of September 2026, with dividends reinvested, it returned +207.9%, against +312.9% for the S&P 500 (SPY).
Which ETFs hold LOW?
18 of the 54 popular ETFs we track hold Lowe's Companies. The largest weights: XLY (2.91%), JEPI (1.43%), VIG (0.49%), VYM (0.46%) and VTV (0.42%). Measured on each issuer's full holdings file, dated August 31 to October 14, 2026.
How much of VOO is LOW?
0.17%, as of August 31, 2026: LOW is holding #102 of 505 in Vanguard's file for VOO. $1,000 in VOO puts about $1.73 in Lowe's Companies.
What is the analyst price target for LOW?
The average analyst price target for Lowe's Companies (LOW) is $252.42 based on 33 analyst estimates, about 27.9% above the current price of $197.38. The published range runs from $190.00 to $300.00.
How much revenue does LOW generate?
Lowe's Companies reported $90.43B in trailing twelve-month revenue. Revenue growth is running at 8.3% year over year. Net margin sits at 7.3%. Figures are aggregated from company filings by Yahoo Finance and refresh on an hourly cadence.
Compare LOW with anything
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