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Lowe\'s Companies Inc (LOW)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
09/12/2025: LOW (2-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
Upturn Star Rating
Below Average Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, often underperform the market, warranting careful consideration before investing.
Number of Analysts
37 Analysts rated it
Highly popular stock, broad analyst coverage, trusted insights, strong investor interest.
1 Year Target Price $281.84
1 Year Target Price $281.84
| 18 | Strong Buy |
| 4 | Buy |
| 13 | Hold |
| 1 | Sell |
| 1 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 33.87% | Avg. Invested days 49 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  4.0 | Stock Returns Performance  3.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 09/12/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Large-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 152.45B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 22.32 | 1Y Target Price 281.84 |
Price to earnings Ratio 22.32 | 1Y Target Price 281.84 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 37 | Beta 0.87 | 52 Weeks Range 204.22 - 281.56 | Updated Date 09/14/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 204.22 - 281.56 | Updated Date 09/14/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 1.71% | Basic EPS (TTM) 12.18 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date 2025-08-20 | When Before Market | Estimate 4.24 | Actual 4.33 |
Profitability
Profit Margin 8.2% | Operating Margin (TTM) 14.48% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 14.29% | Return on Equity (TTM) - |
Valuation
Trailing PE 22.32 | Forward PE 22.17 | Enterprise Value 186649033926 | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.82 |
Enterprise Value 186649033926 | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.82 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 2.23 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 14.92 | Shares Outstanding 560825024 | Shares Floating 559652781 |
Shares Outstanding 560825024 | Shares Floating 559652781 | ||
Percent Insiders 0.12 | Percent Institutions 79.17 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Lowe's Companies Inc
Company Overview
History and Background
Lowe's Companies Inc. was founded in 1921 as a small hardware store in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina. It grew steadily, expanding across the Southeast, and then nationally, becoming a leading home improvement retailer. Significant milestones include going public in 1961 and aggressive expansion in the late 20th and early 21st centuries.
Core Business Areas
- Retail: Operates retail stores offering home improvement products and services to homeowners, renters, and professional customers.
- Online Sales: Sells products through its website and mobile app, offering a wide range of items and services.
- Installation Services: Provides installation services for various home improvement products, such as flooring, appliances, and cabinets.
- Pro Services: Offers specialized services and products tailored to the needs of professional contractors and builders.
Leadership and Structure
Marvin Ellison is the Chairman, President, and CEO. The organizational structure is hierarchical, with executive leadership overseeing various departments, including retail operations, merchandising, supply chain, and technology.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Lumber and Building Materials: Includes lumber, plywood, roofing materials, and concrete. Market share is highly competitive, impacted by local markets, with Lowe's having substantial share. Competitors include Home Depot and local suppliers.
- Market Share:
- Appliances: Offers a wide range of appliances, including refrigerators, ovens, and washers. Competes with Best Buy, Home Depot, and appliance-specific retailers.
- Market Share:
- Market Share:
- Tools and Hardware: Includes hand tools, power tools, and hardware items. Faces competition from Home Depot, Ace Hardware, and online retailers like Amazon.
- Decor and Paint: Paint, flooring, home decor items such as lighting and wallpaper. Competitors include Home Depot, Sherwin Williams, and specialty flooring stores.
- Market Share:
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The home improvement retail industry is driven by housing market conditions, consumer spending, and remodeling activity. It is a mature industry with moderate growth potential.
Positioning
Lowe's positions itself as a leading home improvement retailer, focusing on customer service, product selection, and competitive pricing. It aims to cater to both DIY homeowners and professional contractors.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The TAM for the home improvement market is estimated to be around $900 billion in the US. Lowe's is well positioned within this market, capturing a significant portion through its retail operations and online presence.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Strong brand recognition
- Extensive store network
- Well-established supply chain
- Focus on customer service
- Growing online presence
Weaknesses
- Historically, less effective online strategy than competitors
- Supply chain inefficiencies relative to competitors
- Inconsistent execution across stores
Opportunities
- Expanding online sales
- Capitalizing on the growing professional contractor market
- Increasing private-label product offerings
- Growing demand for smart home products and services
Threats
- Competition from Home Depot and other retailers
- Fluctuations in housing market conditions
- Supply chain disruptions
- Economic downturns affecting consumer spending
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- The Home Depot (HD)
- Builders FirstSource, Inc. (BLDR)
- Beacon Roofing Supply, Inc. (BECN)
Competitive Landscape
Lowe's advantages include its strong brand recognition and customer service. Its disadvantages include its slightly lower store count and online presence compared to Home Depot.
Major Acquisitions
STAINMASTER brand
- Year: 2021
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 0
- Strategic Rationale: Acquiring STAINMASTER brand name is for its carpet business. It allows Lowe's to have the rights to sell products under the STAINMASTER brand.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Lowe's has grown steadily over the past few decades, driven by store expansion and increasing sales per store.
Future Projections: Analysts expect Lowe's to continue growing at a moderate pace, driven by online sales growth and expansion into new markets.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include improving the online shopping experience, expanding private-label product offerings, and enhancing services for professional contractors.
Summary
Lowe's is a strong company in the home improvement retail industry, benefitting from its established brand and store network. Its recent initiatives to enhance online sales and professional contractor services are working well to boost growth. The company must watch out for increasing competition from Home Depot and fluctuations in the housing market. The company is a solid performer.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company SEC Filings (10-K, 10-Q), Investor Presentations, Analyst Reports, Market Research Reports
Disclaimers:
This analysis is for informational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice. Market conditions and company performance can change rapidly, and past performance is not indicative of future results. Market share data is based on estimates and may vary.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
About Lowe's Companies Inc
Exchange NYSE | Headquaters Mooresville, NC, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 1985-07-01 | President, CEO & Chairman Mr. Marvin R. Ellison | ||
Sector Consumer Cyclical | Industry Home Improvement Retail | Full time employees 300000 | Website https://www.lowes.com |
Full time employees 300000 | Website https://www.lowes.com | ||
Lowe's Companies, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as a home improvement retailer in the United States. 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 offers installation services through independent contractors in various product categories; and extended protection plans and repair services. The company sells its national brand-name merchandise and private brand products to professional customers, individual homeowners, and renters. The company also sells its products through Lowes.com website, as well as through mobile applications. Further, it provides design, distribution, and installation services for interior surface finishes to home builders and property managers. Lowe's Companies, Inc. was founded in 1921 and is based in Mooresville, North Carolina.
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