Emmett Investment Management LP Makes New Investment in Lowe’s Companies, Inc. $LOW

Emmett Investment Management LP bought a new position in shares of Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (NYSE:LOW) during the third quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The institutional investor bought 81,844 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock, valued at approximately $20,568,000. Lowe’s Companies accounts for 14.7% of Emmett Investment Management LP’s portfolio, making the stock its biggest holding.

Other large investors also recently modified their holdings of the company. Waterloo Capital L.P. grew its position in shares of Lowe’s Companies by 1.2% during the 2nd quarter. Waterloo Capital L.P. now owns 3,455 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock valued at $767,000 after buying an additional 41 shares during the last quarter. TruWealth Advisors LLC boosted its stake in Lowe’s Companies by 2.7% in the third quarter. TruWealth Advisors LLC now owns 1,580 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock valued at $397,000 after acquiring an additional 42 shares during the period. Cypress Wealth Services LLC grew its holdings in shares of Lowe’s Companies by 2.0% during the third quarter. Cypress Wealth Services LLC now owns 2,191 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock valued at $551,000 after purchasing an additional 42 shares during the last quarter. Hidden Cove Wealth Management LLC raised its position in shares of Lowe’s Companies by 4.6% during the 3rd quarter. Hidden Cove Wealth Management LLC now owns 960 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock worth $241,000 after purchasing an additional 42 shares during the period. Finally, Roble Belko & Company Inc raised its position in shares of Lowe’s Companies by 21.4% during the 3rd quarter. Roble Belko & Company Inc now owns 250 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock worth $63,000 after purchasing an additional 44 shares during the period. 74.06% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Key Stories Impacting Lowe’s Companies

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

• Positive Sentiment: Multiple earnings previews see higher Q4 sales and revenue growth that could beat consensus, supporting upside if results match expectations. Lowe’s earnings in focus: Can revenue growth meet high expectations?
• Positive Sentiment: Zacks and other previews expect another earnings beat with revenue seen up roughly 9–10% and stable EPS estimates — a beat would likely be viewed favorably and could lift the stock. Lowe’s Q4 Earnings on Deck: Is Another Beat in the Cards?
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts and commentary flag Lowe’s as relatively better value vs. Home Depot ahead of results, which can attract bargain-hunting flows if the print is solid. Lowe’s stock looks like a better bargain than Home Depot ahead of earnings
• Neutral Sentiment: MarketWatch preview expects higher 4Q sales — reinforces the consensus narrative but is not new evidence until reported results arrive. Lowe’s Expected to Post Higher 4Q Sales — Earnings Preview
• Neutral Sentiment: RBC raised Lowe’s price target to $257 but kept a “sector perform” rating — a mild positive signal (PT lift) but still implies limited upside relative to the current market price. LOW: Lowe’s price target raised by RBC Capital
• Neutral Sentiment: Brokerage consensus remains generally constructive (consensus “Moderate Buy”), providing a supportive backdrop but not a catalyst by itself. Lowe’s Given Consensus Recommendation of ‘Moderate Buy’
• Negative Sentiment: Competitive pressure from Home Depot’s AI-driven Pro tools and faster project workflows could weigh on Lowe’s Pro-channel share gains if Lowe’s growth initiatives don’t keep pace. How AI Blueprint Takeoffs Help Home Depot Win Pro Market
• Negative Sentiment: Broader macro and geopolitical risks (tariff talk, Middle East tensions, incoming economic releases) could amplify volatility around the earnings print and limit upside on a mixed report. Tariff, Middle East Turmoils Test Wall Street Pre-Bell

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other Lowe’s Companies news, CEO Marvin R. Ellison sold 18,000 shares of the stock in a transaction on Friday, January 9th. The stock was sold at an average price of $261.17, for a total transaction of $4,701,060.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief executive officer directly owned 231,043 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $60,341,500.31. This trade represents a 7.23% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. 0.27% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of research analysts recently issued reports on the company. Morgan Stanley boosted their price objective on Lowe’s Companies from $270.00 to $296.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Thursday, January 15th. Evercore boosted their price target on shares of Lowe’s Companies from $250.00 to $280.00 in a report on Tuesday, January 27th. Telsey Advisory Group restated an “outperform” rating and set a $285.00 price target on shares of Lowe’s Companies in a research report on Wednesday, February 18th. Robert W. Baird lifted their price objective on shares of Lowe’s Companies from $290.00 to $320.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research report on Tuesday, February 17th. Finally, Mizuho reduced their target price on shares of Lowe’s Companies from $285.00 to $272.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a research note on Thursday, November 20th. Twenty research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eight have given a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Lowe’s Companies currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $289.59.

Lowe’s Companies Trading Up 1.5%

Shares of NYSE:LOW opened at $278.60 on Wednesday. The company has a 50 day moving average of $265.77 and a 200-day moving average of $254.17. The firm has a market cap of $156.28 billion, a P/E ratio of 23.10, a P/E/G ratio of 4.28 and a beta of 0.97. Lowe’s Companies, Inc. has a twelve month low of $206.38 and a twelve month high of $293.06.

Lowe’s Companies 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.