Lowe’s Companies (NYSE:LOW) Hits New 52-Week Low – Time to Sell?

Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (NYSE:LOW)’s share price reached a new 52-week low during mid-day trading on Tuesday . The stock traded as low as $199.39 and last traded at $199.69, with a volume of 2293264 shares. The stock had previously closed at $204.70.

Lowe’s Companies News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: Lowe’s launched the second year of its “Earn Your Sunday” NFL marketing campaign, adding Myles Garrett and Jordan Love to its roster of football stars. The campaign could support brand engagement and seasonal sales, although the immediate earnings impact is likely limited. Lowe’s Earn Your Sunday NFL campaign
• Positive Sentiment: The Lowe’s Foundation launched the Building Futures Skilled Trades Coalition with approximately 75 companies, including NVIDIA, Bank of America and General Motors, with a goal of helping train one million skilled-trades workers by 2035. The effort may strengthen Lowe’s relationships with professional customers and support long-term demand for home-improvement services. Lowe’s skilled trades coalition
• Neutral Sentiment: Zacks Research made several offsetting changes to long-range forecasts: it raised its Q2 fiscal 2029 estimate slightly to $4.89 per share, but lowered estimates for fiscal 2027, fiscal 2028 and fiscal 2029. These revisions indicate a cautious outlook despite continued expectations for earnings growth.
• Negative Sentiment: The most significant forecast reductions included fiscal 2028 EPS falling to $12.94 from $13.60 and fiscal 2029 EPS declining to $13.90 from $14.62. Fiscal 2027 EPS was cut to $12.25 from $12.45, broadly matching the current consensus of $12.26, which may weigh on valuation and investor confidence.
• Negative Sentiment: Commentary comparing Lowe’s with Home Depot raised concerns about dividend coverage and the sustainability of future dividend increases. Separately, analysis highlighted weak DIY demand and housing-market pressures, partially offset by growth in Lowe’s Pro, digital and Home Services businesses. Home Depot versus Lowe’s dividend comparison

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several analysts have recently commented on the stock. Gordon Haskett decreased their price target on shares of Lowe’s Companies from $280.00 to $250.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Thursday, May 21st. Mizuho decreased their price objective on Lowe’s Companies from $280.00 to $250.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a research report on Thursday, August 20th. Truist Financial dropped their price objective on shares of Lowe’s Companies from $255.00 to $254.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Thursday, August 20th. KeyCorp restated an “overweight” rating and issued a $275.00 price target on shares of Lowe’s Companies in a report on Thursday, August 20th. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. reduced their price objective on Lowe’s Companies from $279.00 to $252.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research report on Friday, July 31st. Twenty-three investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eleven have given a Hold rating and two have issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $258.53.

Lowe’s Companies Stock Up 1.4%

The firm has a market cap of $113.64 billion, a P/E ratio of 17.12, a PEG ratio of 2.66 and a beta of 0.85. The business has a fifty day moving average of $214.20 and a 200 day moving average of $228.69.

Lowe’s Companies (NYSE:LOW) last released its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, August 19th. The home improvement retailer reported $4.40 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $4.22 by $0.18. Lowe’s Companies had a net margin of 7.34% and a negative return on equity of 75.67%. The firm had revenue of $25.96 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $26.13 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the business posted $4.33 earnings per share. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 8.3% compared to the same quarter last year. Lowe’s Companies has set its FY 2026 guidance at 12.250-12.250 EPS. Research analysts expect that Lowe’s Companies, Inc. will post 12.26 EPS for the current year.

Lowe’s Companies Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, November 4th. Shareholders of record on Wednesday, October 21st will be given a dividend of $1.25 per share. This represents a $5.00 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.5%. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, October 21st. Lowe’s Companies’s dividend payout ratio is presently 42.27%.

Insider Buying and Selling at Lowe’s Companies

In other news, EVP Juliette Williams Pryor sold 9,330 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Wednesday, June 17th. The stock was sold at an average price of $224.81, for a total transaction of $2,097,477.30. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 16,142 shares in the company, valued at approximately $3,628,883.02. This represents a 36.63% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Also, EVP Margrethe R. Vagell sold 2,500 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Thursday, June 18th. The stock was sold at an average price of $223.83, for a total transaction of $559,575.00. Following the sale, the executive vice president owned 20,220 shares in the company, valued at $4,525,842.60. The trade was a 11.00% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders sold 25,980 shares of company stock valued at $5,796,937 in the last three months. Corporate insiders own 0.29% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Trading of Lowe’s Companies

Hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Natixis Advisors LLC lifted its holdings in Lowe’s Companies by 3.5% in the fourth quarter. Natixis Advisors LLC now owns 630,956 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock valued at $152,161,000 after buying an additional 21,119 shares during the period. Bridges Investment Management Inc. increased its stake in Lowe’s Companies by 6.1% during the 4th quarter. Bridges Investment Management Inc. now owns 446,441 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock valued at $107,664,000 after purchasing an additional 25,609 shares in the last quarter. Kathmere Capital Management LLC raised its holdings in shares of Lowe’s Companies by 133.9% in the 1st quarter. Kathmere Capital Management LLC now owns 9,402 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock worth $2,222,000 after acquiring an additional 5,383 shares during the last quarter. Glenview Trust Co boosted its position in shares of Lowe’s Companies by 9.0% during the fourth quarter. Glenview Trust Co now owns 207,797 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock valued at $50,112,000 after buying an additional 17,225 shares during the last quarter. Finally, LPL Financial LLC grew its stake in shares of Lowe’s Companies by 2.3% in the 4th quarter. LPL Financial LLC now owns 993,332 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock worth $239,552,000 after acquiring an additional 22,175 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 74.06% of the company’s 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.