Lowe’s Companies (NYSE:LOW) Price Target Raised to $320.00

Lowe’s Companies (NYSE:LOW) had its price objective boosted by Robert W. Baird from $290.00 to $320.00 in a research note released on Tuesday,MarketScreener reports. Robert W. Baird currently has an outperform rating on the home improvement retailer’s stock.

Several other equities analysts have also recently weighed in on the stock. HSBC lowered their price objective on shares of Lowe’s Companies from $285.00 to $263.00 and set a “hold” rating on the stock in a research report on Friday, November 21st. Barclays upgraded Lowe’s Companies from an “equal weight” rating to an “overweight” rating and set a $285.00 price target on the stock in a report on Wednesday, January 7th. Mizuho reduced their price objective on 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. Wolfe Research decreased their price objective on Lowe’s Companies from $285.00 to $284.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday, February 4th. Finally, Citigroup upped their target price on Lowe’s Companies from $250.00 to $285.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a report on Thursday, February 12th. 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. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Lowe’s Companies currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $289.41.

Lowe’s Companies Trading Down 1.4%

NYSE LOW opened at $278.19 on Tuesday. Lowe’s Companies has a 1 year low of $206.38 and a 1 year high of $293.06. The company has a market cap of $156.05 billion, a PE ratio of 23.07, a PEG ratio of 4.40 and a beta of 0.97. The stock’s 50-day moving average price is $263.97 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $253.12.

Lowe’s Companies (NYSE:LOW) last released its earnings results on Wednesday, November 26th. The home improvement retailer reported $3.06 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $2.97 by $0.09. Lowe’s Companies had a net margin of 8.05% and a negative return on equity of 55.86%. The business had revenue of $20.81 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $20.88 billion. During the same period last year, the firm posted $2.89 earnings per share. The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 3.2% compared to the same quarter last year. Research analysts forecast that Lowe’s Companies will post 11.9 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Insider Buying and Selling

In related news, CEO Marvin R. Ellison sold 18,000 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, January 9th. The stock was sold at an average price of $261.17, for a total value of $4,701,060.00. Following the transaction, the chief executive officer owned 231,043 shares in the company, valued at approximately $60,341,500.31. This represents a 7.23% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this link. Corporate insiders own 0.27% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of LOW. Maj Invest Holding A S lifted its holdings in Lowe’s Companies by 15.7% in the 3rd quarter. Maj Invest Holding A S now owns 802,990 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock worth $201,801,000 after purchasing an additional 108,813 shares during the last quarter. Bridges Investment Management Inc. raised its position in shares of Lowe’s Companies by 13.4% in the third quarter. Bridges Investment Management Inc. now owns 420,832 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock valued at $105,759,000 after purchasing an additional 49,858 shares during the period. Facet Wealth Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of Lowe’s Companies in the third quarter worth $558,000. Prudential Financial Inc. boosted its holdings in shares of Lowe’s Companies by 0.7% during the 2nd quarter. Prudential Financial Inc. now owns 826,356 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock worth $183,344,000 after buying an additional 5,820 shares during the period. Finally, Jennison Associates LLC boosted its holdings in shares of Lowe’s Companies by 22.0% during the 2nd quarter. Jennison Associates LLC now owns 497,628 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock worth $110,409,000 after buying an additional 89,839 shares during the period. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 74.06% of the company’s stock.

Lowe’s Companies News Summary

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

• Positive Sentiment: Robert W. Baird raised its price target to $320 and kept an outperform rating, signaling analyst conviction in Lowe’s longer-term upside. Baird Adjusts Price Target on Lowe’s Companies to $320
• Positive Sentiment: Telsey Advisory Group reaffirmed its outperform rating with a $285 target, providing additional analyst support for the stock. Telsey Reaffirms Lowe’s Outperform
• Positive Sentiment: Lowe’s highlighted its Community Impact grant program (up to 100 large renovation grants plus 2,000 associate-led projects), which supports brand goodwill and local outreach—useful for reputation and long-term customer loyalty. Lowe’s Community Impact Program
• Neutral Sentiment: Lowe’s set its Q4 & fiscal 2025 earnings call for Feb. 25 — investors should watch the call for management’s outlook, margin drivers, and Pro trade trends that will influence near-term price movement. Earnings Call Announcement
• Neutral Sentiment: Zacks notes Lowe’s is drawing investor attention and previews expectations ahead of earnings — useful for retail flow but not a directional catalyst by itself. Lowe’s Attracting Investor Attention
• Neutral Sentiment: Zacks previewed expectations that Lowe’s earnings should grow but suggested the company may lack the mix to deliver a surprise beat — this raises the bar for management commentary on the call. Earnings Expectations Preview
• Negative Sentiment: Multiple reports detail layoffs and planned job cuts (including ~600 cuts in North Carolina and hundreds across the U.S.), a near-term negative for costs, morale and potential execution risk. Layoffs Across U.S.
• Negative Sentiment: Zacks comparison piece highlights Home Depot’s stronger push into Pro services, AI tools and specialty distribution — suggesting competitive pressure on Lowe’s to defend market share amid soft consumer demand. Home Depot vs Lowe’s Analysis

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.