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

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$224.96 -3.35 (-1.47%)
Closing price 07/7/2025 03:59 PM Eastern
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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
1
Hold
9
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, 1 has given a sell rating, 9 have given a hold rating, and 16 have given a buy rating for LOW.

Consensus Price Target

$271.12
20.52% Upside
According to the 26 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Lowe's Companies, the average price target is $271.12. The highest price target for LOW is $305.00, while the lowest price target for LOW is $240.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 20.52% from the current price of $224.96.
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LOW Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
7/8/24 to 7/8/25
1 Month Ago
6/8/24 to 6/8/25
3 Months Ago
4/9/24 to 4/9/25
1 Year Ago
7/9/23 to 7/8/24
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)
16 Buy rating(s)
14 Buy rating(s)
12 Buy rating(s)
Hold
9 Hold rating(s)
9 Hold rating(s)
9 Hold rating(s)
14 Hold rating(s)
Sell
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$271.12$271.12$278.74$250.41
Forecasted Upside20.52% Upside20.31% Upside24.73% Upside15.32% Upside
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Hold

LOW Analyst Recommendations By Month

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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
2.58
2.53
2.54
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside20.52% Upside42.46% Upside10.81% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
6/13/2025Mizuho
3 of 5 stars
David Bellinger
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Reiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$280.00+28.07%
5/27/2025Stifel Nicolaus
4 of 5 stars
W. Andrew Carter
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Lower TargetHold ➝ Hold$250.00 ➝ $240.00+6.81%
5/22/2025Sanford C. Bernstein
3 of 5 stars
Zhihan Ma
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Set TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$266.00+18.89%
5/22/2025Royal Bank Of Canada
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Steven Shemesh
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Lower TargetSector Perform ➝ Sector Perform$244.00 ➝ $242.00+7.57%
5/22/2025DA Davidson
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Michael Baker
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Lower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$270.00 ➝ $240.00+7.27%
5/22/2025Robert W. Baird
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Peter Benedict
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Lower TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$295.00 ➝ $285.00+27.39%
5/22/2025Truist Financial
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Scot Ciccarelli
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Set TargetBuy ➝ Buy$258.00 ➝ $264.00+17.09%
5/21/2025Telsey Advisory Group
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Joseph Feldman
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Reiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$305.00 ➝ $305.00+33.56%
5/14/2025Citigroup
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Steven Zaccone
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Reiterated RatingNeutral ➝ Neutral$269.00 ➝ $253.00+10.17%
5/8/2025Wells Fargo & Company
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Zachary Fadem
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Lower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$285.00 ➝ $260.00+16.24%
5/6/2025JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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Christopher Horvers
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Lower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$300.00 ➝ $263.00+16.74%
5/5/2025Morgan Stanley
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Simeon Gutman
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Lower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$300.00 ➝ $255.00+12.57%
4/25/2025KeyCorp
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Bradley Thomas
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UpgradeSector Weight ➝ Overweight$266.00 ➝ $266.00+19.65%
3/24/2025Piper Sandler
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Peter Keith
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Lower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$296.00 ➝ $269.00+18.45%
2/27/2025BNP Paribas
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C. Bottiglieri
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UpgradeStrong Sell
2/27/2025Bank of America
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Elizabeth Suzuki
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Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$305.00 ➝ $290.00+17.33%
12/12/2024Evercore ISI
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 Boost TargetIn-Line ➝ In-Line$270.00 ➝ $290.00+9.65%
12/12/2024Guggenheim
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 Reiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$300.00 ➝ $300.00+13.64%
12/12/2024Wedbush
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 Reiterated RatingNeutral ➝ Neutral$250.00 ➝ $250.00-6.69%
11/20/2024Barclays
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 Boost TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$229.00 ➝ $245.00-6.17%
10/28/2024TD Cowen
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 Boost TargetHold ➝ Hold$270.00 ➝ $290.00+8.08%
10/9/2024Loop Capital
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L. Champine
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UpgradeHold ➝ Buy$250.00 ➝ $300.00+9.78%
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%
8/21/2024UBS Group
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$270.00 ➝ $290.00+20.02%
4/2/2024Zelman & Associates
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 Reiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Neutral$265.00+8.41%
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%

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

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Sunday, July 6, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these Lowe's Companies pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

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 current stock price is around $228, reflecting a recent increase, which may indicate positive market sentiment towards the company.
  • Lowe's Companies, Inc. has recently increased its quarterly dividend from $1.15 to $1.20 per share, showcasing a commitment to returning value to shareholders.
  • Institutional investors hold a significant portion of the company's stock, indicating confidence in its long-term performance, with 74.06% of shares owned by such investors.
  • Analysts have a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" for Lowe's Companies, Inc., with a price target averaging around $271.12, suggesting potential for price appreciation.
  • The company has a strong market capitalization of approximately $127.78 billion, which positions it well within the home improvement sector and provides stability.

Lowe's Companies
Bear Case

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

  • The company reported a year-over-year revenue decline of 2.0%, which may raise concerns about its growth trajectory and market demand.
  • Lowe's Companies, Inc. has a negative return on equity of 49.12%, indicating that the company is not generating profit effectively from its equity base.
  • Recent insider selling, including a transaction where an executive vice president sold shares valued at over $257,000, could signal a lack of confidence among company leadership.
  • The net margin of 8.22% suggests that while the company is profitable, its profitability may be under pressure compared to industry standards.
  • Equities analysts have adjusted their price targets downward, with several firms reducing their expectations for the stock, which may indicate a cautious outlook.

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 $271.12, with a high forecast of $305.00 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 year. There is currently 1 sell rating, 9 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 20.52% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Lowe's Companies's stock had 1 upgrade by analysts.

Analysts like Lowe's Companies more than other "retail/wholesale" companies. The consensus rating score for Lowe's Companies is 2.58 while the average consensus rating score for "retail/wholesale" companies is 2.53. Learn more on how LOW compares to other companies.


This page (NYSE:LOW) was last updated on 7/8/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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