the gap between themdead even
HD solid · LOW dashed · weekly closes, dividends reinvested
HD wins 2 of 4. Which matters depends on what you need it for.
- Grew more over five yearsHD +1% · LOW +1%tie
- Fell less at its worstHD −34% · LOW −34%tie
- Calmer rideHD 25% vol · LOW 26% vol
HD
- Pays more incomeHD 3.11% · LOW 2.60%
move together · correlation 0.89
Side by side, line by line
| Metric | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | $299.98 | $192.49 |
| Market value | $299.29B | $108.00B |
| 1-year return | −25.8% (ahead) | −25.9% |
| 3-year return, a year | +0.3% (ahead) | −2.4% |
| 5-year return, a year | +0.3% | +0.3% |
| Volatility, a year | 25% (ahead) | 26% |
| Worst drawdown | −34% | −34% |
| Worst week | −8.8% (ahead)Mar 2022 | −9.7%Mar 2022 |
| Beta | 0.95 | 0.85 |
| P/E ratio | 21.0× | 16.3× |
| Dividend yield | 3.11% | 2.60% |
Do HD and LOW move together?
Correlation compares HD’s and LOW’s weekly returns from Sep 2021 to Sep 2026. Two holdings near +1 fall on the same weeks, so owning both doesn’t cushion anything. Your portfolio has more than two lines, and Portfolio Terminal runs this check across every pair you hold.
How far each one fell
HD
−34%
From its Dec 2021 high to Jun 2022. Back at that high by Sep 2024.
LOW
−34%
From its Dec 2021 high to Jun 2022. Back at that high by Mar 2024.
Worst peak-to-trough fall on weekly closes · dividends reinvested
HD vs LOW: what people ask
Is HD better than LOW?
Over the past five years, LOW delivered the higher return: +0.3% a year against +0.3% for HD, dividends reinvested. Both fell about as far at their worst (−34% and −34%). Which is better depends on the job it does in your portfolio, and past returns don’t predict future ones.
What is the difference between HD and LOW?
HD is The Home Depot (Home Improvement Retail), worth $299.29B. LOW is Lowe's Companies (Home Improvement Retail), worth $108.00B.
Should I own both HD and LOW?
Their weekly returns had a correlation of 0.89 over the past five years. Most weeks they go the same way. Owning both spreads company risk, not market risk. Whether that suits you depends on everything else you hold, which is the check Portfolio Terminal runs across a whole portfolio.
Which is riskier, HD or LOW?
LOW swung more: 26% annual volatility against 25% for HD. At their worst, HD fell 34% and LOW 34% from a previous high. Against the broad market, their betas are 0.95 and 0.85.
Which pays a higher dividend, HD or LOW?
HD currently yields 3.11%, against 2.60% for LOW. Yields move with price, so a higher yield can also mean a falling price.
Compare something else
Any two stocks or ETFs. Keep HD or swap both.
Returns use weekly closes adjusted for dividends and splits, from Sep 2021 to Sep 2026. Quotes, fees and holdings come from public market data and refresh hourly. This page describes what happened; it is not investment advice, and past performance doesn’t predict future returns.