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Lowe's Companies (LOW) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$248.48 +1.50 (+0.61%)
As of 01/3/2025 05:45 PM Eastern

Lowe's Companies - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
10
Buy
16

Based on 26 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Lowe's Companies in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 26 analysts, 10 have given a hold rating, and 16 have given a buy rating for LOW.

Consensus Price Target

$280.85
13.03% Upside
According to the 26 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Lowe's Companies, the average price target is $280.85. The highest price target for LOW is $307.00, while the lowest price target for LOW is $240.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 13.03% from the current price of $248.48.
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LOW Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
1/6/24 to 1/5/25
1 Month Ago
12/7/23 to 12/6/24
3 Months Ago
10/8/23 to 10/7/24
1 Year Ago
1/6/23 to 1/6/24
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
16 Buy rating(s)
15 Buy rating(s)
12 Buy rating(s)
11 Buy rating(s)
Hold
10 Hold rating(s)
10 Hold rating(s)
12 Hold rating(s)
12 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$280.85$277.92$263.54$238.92
Forecasted Upside13.03% Upside1.64% Upside-1.86% Downside12.43% Upside
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Hold

LOW Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.
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LOW Price Targets by Month

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Lowe's Companies Stock vs. The Competition

TypeLowe's CompaniesRetail/Wholesale CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
2.62
2.50
2.51
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside13.03% Upside26.58% Upside14.54% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
12/12/2024Sanford C. Bernstein
3 of 5 stars
Z. Ma
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Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$301.00 ➝ $304.00+15.17%
12/12/2024Truist Financial
2 of 5 stars
 Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$310.00 ➝ $307.00+16.14%
12/12/2024Evercore ISI
2 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetIn-Line ➝ In-Line$270.00 ➝ $290.00+9.65%
12/12/2024Royal Bank of Canada
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 Boost TargetSector Perform ➝ Sector Perform$291.00 ➝ $292.00+10.41%
12/12/2024Guggenheim
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 Reiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$300.00 ➝ $300.00+13.64%
12/12/2024Mizuho
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 Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$282.00 ➝ $305.00+13.84%
12/12/2024Wedbush
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 Reiterated RatingNeutral ➝ Neutral$250.00 ➝ $250.00-6.69%
12/12/2024Telsey Advisory Group
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J. Feldman
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Reiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$305.00 ➝ $305.00+13.84%
12/11/2024Stifel Nicolaus
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 Boost TargetHold ➝ Hold$265.00 ➝ $270.00-0.16%
11/20/2024DA Davidson
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 Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$240.00 ➝ $270.00+2.84%
11/20/2024Barclays
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 Boost TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$229.00 ➝ $245.00-6.17%
11/6/2024Wells Fargo & Company
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 Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$280.00 ➝ $295.00+13.20%
10/28/2024TD Cowen
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 Boost TargetHold ➝ Hold$270.00 ➝ $290.00+8.08%
10/11/2024Bank of America
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$275.00 ➝ $305.00+10.75%
10/9/2024Loop Capital
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L. Champine
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UpgradeHold ➝ Buy$250.00 ➝ $300.00+9.78%
9/30/2024Piper Sandler
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 Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$262.00 ➝ $307.00+14.68%
9/24/2024Oppenheimer
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 UpgradeMarket Perform ➝ Outperform$230.00 ➝ $305.00+16.28%
9/23/2024Melius Research
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K. Short
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Initiated CoverageBuy$290.00+11.32%
8/21/2024Gordon Haskett
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 Lower TargetHold ➝ Hold$245.00 ➝ $240.00-0.25%
8/21/2024Morgan Stanley
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 Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$250.00 ➝ $255.00+5.37%
8/21/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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 Lower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$272.00 ➝ $270.00+12.00%
8/21/2024UBS Group
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$270.00 ➝ $290.00+20.02%
5/7/2024Citigroup
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 Lower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$243.00 ➝ $240.00+3.42%
4/2/2024Zelman & Associates
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 Reiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Neutral$265.00+8.41%
2/14/2024Robert W. Baird
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 UpgradeAverage ➝ Outperform$250.00+10.40%
2/13/2024The Goldman Sachs Group
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$238.00 ➝ $262.00+15.48%
9/22/2023HSBC
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 Initiated CoverageHold$250.00+18.70%
7/12/2023Argus
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 Boost Target$250.00 ➝ $260.00+12.31%
5/17/2023888
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 Reiterated RatingMaintains
3/1/2023Roth Capital
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D. Bellinger
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Reiterated RatingNeutral

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Should I Buy Lowe's Companies Stock? LOW Pros and Cons Explained

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Lowe's Companies
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Lowe's Companies, Inc.:

  • The stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" from analysts, indicating positive sentiment and potential for price appreciation.
  • Recent target price upgrades from analysts, including a boost to $304.00 from Sanford C. Bernstein, suggest confidence in the company's growth prospects.
  • As of the latest trading session, Lowe's Companies, Inc. shares are priced at $263.50, which is significantly below the 12-month high of $287.01, presenting a potential buying opportunity.
  • Institutional investors hold a substantial 74.06% of the company's stock, reflecting strong confidence from large financial entities in Lowe's Companies, Inc.'s future performance.
  • The company has shown resilience in the home improvement sector, continuing to offer a wide range of products for construction and remodeling, which remains in demand.

Lowe's Companies
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in Lowe's Companies, Inc. for these reasons:

  • Recent insider selling, including significant transactions by executives, may raise concerns about the company's short-term outlook and internal confidence.
  • The stock has experienced volatility, with a recent drop of $4.40 in a single trading session, indicating potential instability in the market.
  • Despite positive analyst ratings, the stock's current price is still below its 50-day moving average of $270.94, which could signal a bearish trend.
  • The company's P/E ratio of 22.01 suggests that the stock may be overvalued compared to its earnings, which could deter value-focused investors.
  • With a price-to-earnings-growth (PEG) ratio of 2.29, the stock may not be seen as a good growth investment relative to its earnings growth rate, potentially limiting its appeal.

LOW Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 26 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Lowe's Companies is $280.85, with a high forecast of $307.00 and a low forecast of $240.00.

26 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Lowe's Companies in the last twelve months. There are currently 10 hold ratings and 16 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" LOW shares.

According to analysts, Lowe's Companies's stock has a predicted upside of 13.03% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Lowe's Companies's stock had 2 upgrades by analysts.

Analysts like Lowe's Companies more than other "retail/wholesale" companies. The consensus rating score for Lowe's Companies is 2.62 while the average consensus rating score for "retail/wholesale" companies is 2.50. Learn more on how LOW compares to other companies.


This page (NYSE:LOW) was last updated on 1/5/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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