Rafferty Asset Management LLC Has $32.63 Million Stock Position in Lowe’s Companies, Inc. $LOW

Rafferty Asset Management LLC grew its holdings in shares of Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (NYSE:LOW) by 44.2% in the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The fund owned 129,837 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock after acquiring an additional 39,821 shares during the period. Rafferty Asset Management LLC’s holdings in Lowe’s Companies were worth $32,629,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Other institutional investors also recently modified their holdings of the company. Waterloo Capital L.P. raised its position in Lowe’s Companies by 1.2% during the 2nd quarter. Waterloo Capital L.P. now owns 3,455 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock worth $767,000 after purchasing an additional 41 shares during the last quarter. TruWealth Advisors LLC increased its stake in shares of Lowe’s Companies by 2.7% in the third quarter. TruWealth Advisors LLC now owns 1,580 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock valued at $397,000 after buying an additional 42 shares during the period. Cypress Wealth Services LLC raised its position in shares of Lowe’s Companies by 2.0% during the third quarter. Cypress Wealth Services LLC now owns 2,191 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock worth $551,000 after acquiring an additional 42 shares during the last quarter. Hidden Cove Wealth Management LLC raised its position in shares of Lowe’s Companies by 4.6% during the third quarter. Hidden Cove Wealth Management LLC now owns 960 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock worth $241,000 after acquiring an additional 42 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Roble Belko & Company Inc lifted its stake in shares of Lowe’s Companies by 21.4% in the third quarter. Roble Belko & Company Inc now owns 250 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock worth $63,000 after acquiring an additional 44 shares during the period. Institutional investors own 74.06% of the company’s stock.

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of research firms have weighed in on LOW. Mizuho increased their target price on shares of Lowe’s Companies from $272.00 to $294.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research report on Friday. Argus reduced their price objective on shares of Lowe’s Companies from $290.00 to $286.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Tuesday, December 2nd. Truist Financial lowered their target price on shares of Lowe’s Companies from $295.00 to $293.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Thursday. Rothschild & Co Redburn boosted their target price on shares of Lowe’s Companies from $280.00 to $290.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday. Finally, Oppenheimer decreased their price target on Lowe’s Companies from $320.00 to $315.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a report on Friday, December 5th. Twenty-one equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and eight have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Lowe’s Companies has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $291.64.

Key Stories Impacting Lowe’s Companies

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

• Positive Sentiment: Q4 results beat expectations: Lowe’s reported $1.98 EPS and $20.58B revenue (+10.9% Y/Y), driven by Pro, online and holiday strength — evidence of operational resilience. Q4 Earnings
• Positive Sentiment: Multiple brokerages raised price targets and reiterated buy/outperform views (Goldman, Guggenheim, Wells Fargo, Piper Sandler, Mizuho, Telsey), signaling Wall Street support and providing upside catalysts. Analyst Raises
• Positive Sentiment: Macro tailwind developing: 30-year mortgage rates fell below 6%, which could ease the housing ‘lock‑in’ effect and eventually boost remodel/removal demand. That’s a potential multi‑month positive for Lowe’s sales. Mortgage Rates
• Neutral Sentiment: Lowe’s is targeting $1B of productivity gains in FY2026 and is using AI and cost cuts (including ~600 corporate roles) to protect margins — a mix of near‑term restructuring costs and longer‑term efficiency. Productivity Plan
• Neutral Sentiment: Unusually large options volume indicates elevated trading and positioning by short‑term traders; watch for increased intraday volatility. Options Volume
• Neutral Sentiment: Partnerships and strategic moves (e.g., Affirm payment plans, acquisitions to grow Pro business) support longer‑term revenue diversification but add integration risk. Affirm Partnership
• Negative Sentiment: Management commentary and FY2026 guidance were cautious — the company flagged housing weakness and conservative outlook, which sparked the recent sell‑off as investors discounted future growth. Housing Headwinds
• Negative Sentiment: There are some price‑target trims and neutral/hold actions (TD Cowen, DA Davidson, a few smaller adjustments) reflecting concerns about guidance and margin pressure from acquisitions — potential headwinds for near‑term multiple expansion. Analyst Cuts

Lowe’s Companies Stock Up 0.0%

Shares of NYSE LOW opened at $264.51 on Friday. Lowe’s Companies, Inc. has a 12-month low of $206.38 and a 12-month high of $293.06. The firm has a market cap of $148.38 billion, a PE ratio of 22.32, a P/E/G ratio of 4.27 and a beta of 0.97. The company’s fifty day simple moving average is $266.89 and its 200 day simple moving average is $254.48.

Lowe’s Companies (NYSE:LOW) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, February 25th. The home improvement retailer reported $1.98 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.94 by $0.04. The firm had revenue of $20.58 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $20.34 billion. Lowe’s Companies had a net margin of 7.71% and a negative return on equity of 61.40%. The business’s quarterly revenue was up 10.9% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business earned $1.93 earnings per share. Lowe’s Companies has set its FY 2026 guidance at 12.250-12.75 EPS. On average, equities analysts predict that Lowe’s Companies, Inc. will post 11.9 earnings per share for the current year.

Insider Transactions at Lowe’s Companies

In other Lowe’s Companies news, CEO Marvin R. Ellison sold 18,000 shares of the firm’s 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 completion of the sale, the chief executive officer owned 231,043 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $60,341,500.31. This trade represents a 7.23% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Insiders own 0.27% of the company’s stock.

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.