Lowe’s Companies, Inc. $LOW Shares Sold by ABN Amro Investment Solutions

ABN Amro Investment Solutions trimmed its holdings in Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (NYSE:LOW) by 11.5% during the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The fund owned 64,541 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock after selling 8,353 shares during the quarter. ABN Amro Investment Solutions’ holdings in Lowe’s Companies were worth $16,220,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

A number of other institutional investors have also modified their holdings of the stock. Waterloo Capital L.P. lifted its holdings in Lowe’s Companies by 1.2% in the second quarter. Waterloo Capital L.P. now owns 3,455 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock valued at $767,000 after acquiring an additional 41 shares during the period. TruWealth Advisors LLC grew its stake in shares of Lowe’s Companies by 2.7% during the 3rd quarter. TruWealth Advisors LLC now owns 1,580 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock worth $397,000 after purchasing an additional 42 shares during the period. Cypress Wealth Services LLC increased its holdings in shares of Lowe’s Companies by 2.0% during the 3rd 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 in the last quarter. Hidden Cove Wealth Management LLC lifted its stake in shares of Lowe’s Companies by 4.6% in the 3rd quarter. Hidden Cove Wealth Management LLC now owns 960 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock valued at $241,000 after purchasing an additional 42 shares during the period. Finally, Roble Belko & Company Inc boosted its holdings in Lowe’s Companies by 21.4% during the third quarter. Roble Belko & Company Inc now owns 250 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock worth $63,000 after buying an additional 44 shares in the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 74.06% of the company’s stock.

Lowe’s Companies Stock Performance

Shares of LOW stock opened at $287.36 on Friday. Lowe’s Companies, Inc. has a fifty-two week low of $206.38 and a fifty-two week high of $293.06. The stock’s fifty day moving average is $261.04 and its two-hundred day moving average is $251.73. The firm has a market capitalization of $161.19 billion, a P/E ratio of 23.83, a PEG ratio of 4.48 and a beta of 0.97.

Lowe’s Companies (NYSE:LOW) last issued its earnings results on Wednesday, November 26th. The home improvement retailer reported $3.06 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.97 by $0.09. The business had revenue of $20.81 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $20.88 billion. Lowe’s Companies had a net margin of 8.05% and a negative return on equity of 55.86%. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 3.2% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the business earned $2.89 earnings per share. On average, equities analysts forecast that Lowe’s Companies, Inc. will post 11.9 earnings per share for the current year.

More Lowe’s Companies News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Gordon Haskett raised its price target to $325 (from $310) and kept a “buy” rating — the new target implies material upside versus current levels and signals stronger analyst confidence in Lowe’s growth and execution. Gordon Haskett raises PT to $325
• Neutral Sentiment: Goldman Sachs nudged its price target slightly to $283 (from $280) and maintained a “buy” rating — a modest lift but still close to the current price, so it offers limited near‑term directional impact. Goldman raises PT to $283
• Neutral Sentiment: Dividend coverage and payout commentary (a roughly 2% yield scorecard) continue to position Lowe’s as an income option for investors, but this doesn’t materially change near‑term earnings expectations. Dividend scorecard
• Negative Sentiment: Lowe’s is eliminating about 600 corporate/support roles (reported as <1% of total headcount) to shift resources toward frontline store associates. While cost savings could help margins over time, the move may trigger short‑term restructuring charges and raises execution/organizational‑risk questions that investors often view cautiously. Lowe’s cuts 600 corporate roles

Analyst Ratings Changes

LOW has been the subject of a number of recent analyst reports. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “hold (c+)” rating on shares of Lowe’s Companies in a report on Monday, December 29th. Wolfe Research dropped their target price on Lowe’s Companies from $285.00 to $284.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a research report on Wednesday, February 4th. Mizuho reduced their price target on Lowe’s Companies from $285.00 to $272.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a report on Thursday, November 20th. Telsey Advisory Group lowered their price target on Lowe’s Companies from $305.00 to $285.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a research report on Thursday, November 20th. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. raised their price objective on Lowe’s Companies from $275.00 to $300.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Thursday, November 20th. Twenty equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eight have assigned a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $286.30.

Insiders Place Their Bets

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

Lowe’s Companies Company 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.