Equities research analysts at Guggenheim assumed coverage on shares of Lowe’s Companies (NYSE:LOW) in a report released on Tuesday, The Fly reports. The firm set a “buy” rating on the home improvement retailer’s stock.
Other research analysts have also recently issued reports about the stock. Gordon Haskett initiated coverage on shares of Lowe’s Companies in a report on Tuesday, October 3rd. They set an “accumulate” rating and a $88.00 price objective for the company. BTIG Research reiterated a “buy” rating and set a $95.00 price objective on shares of Lowe’s Companies in a report on Friday, August 18th. Longbow Research reiterated a “buy” rating and set a $95.00 price objective on shares of Lowe’s Companies in a report on Monday, August 14th. Oppenheimer set a $100.00 price objective on shares of Lowe’s Companies and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Wednesday, August 23rd. Finally, Deutsche Bank cut their price target on shares of Lowe’s Companies from $92.00 to $85.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Thursday, August 24th. Three analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, twelve have assigned a hold rating and seventeen have assigned a buy rating to the company. The stock currently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $87.40.
Shares of Lowe’s Companies (NYSE:LOW) traded down $0.55 during midday trading on Tuesday, hitting $84.99. 7,125,633 shares of the stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 5,985,499. The firm has a market capitalization of $71,027.50, a PE ratio of 18.98, a P/E/G ratio of 1.37 and a beta of 1.15. Lowe’s Companies has a 52-week low of $70.49 and a 52-week high of $88.55. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.71, a current ratio of 1.02 and a quick ratio of 0.12.
In other news, SVP Matthew V. Hollifield sold 7,853 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, September 22nd. The shares were sold at an average price of $78.30, for a total value of $614,889.90. Following the sale, the senior vice president now owns 30,750 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $2,407,725. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is accessible through the SEC website. Also, insider Paul D. Ramsay sold 2,098 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, September 19th. The shares were sold at an average price of $78.02, for a total transaction of $163,685.96. Following the completion of the sale, the insider now directly owns 8,400 shares in the company, valued at approximately $655,368. The disclosure for this sale can be found here. In the last three months, insiders sold 13,303 shares of company stock worth $1,047,406. Insiders own 0.11% of the company’s stock.
Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the company. Harbour Capital Advisors LLC bought a new stake in Lowe’s Companies during the 1st quarter worth approximately $103,000. Atlantic Trust LLC bought a new stake in Lowe’s Companies during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $105,000. State of Alaska Department of Revenue increased its holdings in Lowe’s Companies by 8.3% during the 2nd quarter. State of Alaska Department of Revenue now owns 1,440 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock worth $111,000 after acquiring an additional 110 shares during the period. Balentine LLC bought a new stake in Lowe’s Companies during the 1st quarter worth approximately $120,000. Finally, Proficio Capital Partners LLC increased its holdings in Lowe’s Companies by 140.4% during the 1st quarter. Proficio Capital Partners LLC now owns 1,589 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock worth $127,000 after acquiring an additional 928 shares during the period. 73.40% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.
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Lowe’s Companies Company Profile
Lowe’s Companies, Inc (Lowe’s) is a home improvement company. The Company operates approximately 2,370 home improvement and hardware stores. The Company offers a range of products for maintenance, repair, remodeling and decorating. The Company offers home improvement products in categories, including Lumber and Building Materials; Tools and Hardware; Appliances; Fashion Fixtures; Rough Plumbing and Electrical; Lawn and Garden; Seasonal and Outdoor Living; Paint; Flooring; Millwork, and Kitchens.
