Lowe's Companies, Inc. (LOW)
LOW stock forecast: what analysts expect
Wall Street analysts covering Lowe's Companies, Inc. currently rate the stock a Buy on average, with a mean 12-month price target of $251.09 — +32.7% versus the last price of $189.28. Targets reflect analyst opinion, not a guarantee.
LOW historical returns
Based on monthly dividend-adjusted prices. See the full breakdown on what if you had invested in LOW.
LOW annual returns by year
Congress trading in LOW
22 members of Congress have disclosed trading LOW — 25 purchases and 17 sales worth an estimated $406,003. Most recent disclosure: Aug 24, 2026.
See who in Congress traded LOW →About Lowe's Companies, Inc.
Lowe's Companies, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as a home improvement retailer in the United States and Canada. It provides a line of products for construction, maintenance, repair, remodeling, and decorating. The company also offers home improvement products, such as appliances, seasonal and outdoor living, lumber, lawn and garden, kitchens and bath, hardware, building materials, millwork, paint, rough plumbing, tools, electrical, flooring, and décor. In addition, it provides installation services through independent contractors in various product categories; and extended protection plans and repair services. Further, the company provides design, distribution, and installation services for interior surface finishes to home builders and property managers. It sells its national brand-name merchandise and private brand products to professional customers, individual homeowners, and renters. The company serves its products through Lowes.com website, mobile applications, retail home improvement stores and outlet stores, and its branches. Lowe's Companies, Inc. was founded in 1921 and is based in Mooresville, North Carolina.
LOW Key Statistics
LOW in plain English
- P/E ratio (16.0) — how many dollars you pay for each $1 of LOW's yearly profit. That's a fairly normal range.
- Profit margin (7.35%) — of every $1 in sales, this is what's left as profit after all costs.
- Dividend yield (2.64%) — the cash payout you'd earn per year as a % of the share price, on top of any price gains.
LOW stock: frequently asked questions
What is Lowe's Companies, Inc.'s stock price today?
Lowe's Companies, Inc. (LOW) last traded at $189.28 on the NYSE. Over the past 52 weeks the stock has traded between $187.15 and $293.06.
Is LOW stock a buy or a sell?
Wall Street analysts' consensus rating on LOW is "Buy", with an average 12-month price target of $251.09 — about +32.7% versus the current price of $189.28. Analyst targets are opinions, not guarantees; always do your own research.
How much would $1,000 invested in LOW 10 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Lowe's Companies, Inc. made 10 years ago would be worth about $3,162 today (dividends reinvested) — a total return of 216%, or 12.2% per year.
Does LOW pay a dividend?
Yes. Lowe's Companies, Inc. currently pays a dividend yielding about 2.64% per year at today's share price.
What is LOW's P/E ratio?
LOW trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 16.0, and 14.5 times expected forward earnings. The P/E ratio tells you how many dollars investors pay for each $1 of the company's annual profit.
Do members of Congress trade LOW stock?
Yes — 22 members of Congress have disclosed trades in LOW under the STOCK Act, totaling 25 purchases and 17 sales worth an estimated $406,003.
What is Lowe's Companies, Inc.'s ticker symbol?
Lowe's Companies, Inc. trades under the ticker symbol LOW on the NYSE.
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