Lowe’s Companies (NYSE:LOW) Price Target Cut to $250.00 by Analysts at Gordon Haskett

Lowe’s Companies (NYSE:LOW) had its price target reduced by research analysts at Gordon Haskett from $280.00 to $250.00 in a research report issued to clients and investors on Thursday,MarketScreener reports. The firm currently has a “buy” rating on the home improvement retailer’s stock. Gordon Haskett’s price objective points to a potential upside of 14.79% from the stock’s current price.

LOW has been the subject of several other reports. Argus raised their target price on shares of Lowe’s Companies from $286.00 to $288.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Monday, March 2nd. KeyCorp cut their target price on shares of Lowe’s Companies from $300.00 to $275.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research note on Thursday. Raymond James Financial cut Lowe’s Companies from a “market perform” rating to a “market perform” rating in a research report on Tuesday, May 12th. Piper Sandler reduced their price objective on Lowe’s Companies from $300.00 to $276.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research note on Thursday. Finally, Evercore decreased their price objective on Lowe’s Companies from $250.00 to $245.00 in a research report on Tuesday, March 31st. Twenty-three research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eleven have issued a Hold rating and two have assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $266.23.

Lowe’s Companies Stock Performance

Lowe’s Companies stock traded down $3.26 during trading on Thursday, reaching $217.79. 346,614 shares of the company’s stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 2,771,549. Lowe’s Companies has a 52-week low of $208.00 and a 52-week high of $293.06. The firm has a market cap of $121.98 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 18.31, a PEG ratio of 4.19 and a beta of 0.91. The company’s 50-day moving average is $236.07 and its two-hundred day moving average is $248.40.

Lowe’s Companies (NYSE:LOW) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, May 20th. The home improvement retailer reported $3.03 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.97 by $0.06. The business had revenue of $23.08 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $22.98 billion. Lowe’s Companies had a net margin of 7.71% and a negative return on equity of 61.40%. The business’s revenue was up 10.3% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm earned $2.92 earnings per share. Lowe’s Companies has set its FY 2026 guidance at 12.250-12.750 EPS. Analysts anticipate that Lowe’s Companies will post 12.58 EPS for the current year.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the company. Maj Invest Holding A S lifted its position in shares of Lowe’s Companies by 15.7% during the third quarter. Maj Invest Holding A S now owns 802,990 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock worth $201,801,000 after purchasing an additional 108,813 shares in the last quarter. Bridges Investment Management Inc. grew its holdings in shares of Lowe’s Companies by 13.4% in the third quarter. Bridges Investment Management Inc. now owns 420,832 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock valued at $105,759,000 after purchasing an additional 49,858 shares in the last quarter. Facet Wealth Inc. purchased a new stake in Lowe’s Companies during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $558,000. Jefferies Financial Group Inc. increased its stake in Lowe’s Companies by 134.3% during the 3rd quarter. Jefferies Financial Group Inc. now owns 56,252 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock worth $14,137,000 after buying an additional 32,240 shares during the period. Finally, National Pension Service lifted its holdings in Lowe’s Companies by 2.7% during the 3rd quarter. National Pension Service now owns 1,286,782 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock worth $323,381,000 after buying an additional 33,686 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors own 74.06% of the company’s stock.

Key Lowe’s Companies News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Lowe’s beat both earnings and revenue estimates in the first quarter, helped by Pro demand, spring sales execution, and online growth. LOWE’S REPORTS FIRST QUARTER 2026 SALES AND EARNINGS RESULTS
• Positive Sentiment: The company launched an AI-powered “Material Lists” tool to speed up quoting for Pro customers, reinforcing its push into tech-enabled contractor workflows. Lowe’s Boosts Pro Efficiency with AI-Driven Material Lists
• Neutral Sentiment: Several analysts cut price targets after the report, but most still kept constructive ratings such as overweight or outperform, signaling confidence despite near-term profit pressure.
• Neutral Sentiment: Lowe’s reaffirmed full-year guidance, which was roughly in line on revenue but below the Street on EPS, keeping expectations modest amid a weak housing market.
• Negative Sentiment: Management described the U.S. housing market as very challenging, with consumers delaying big-ticket DIY projects; that cautious tone appears to be limiting enthusiasm for the 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.