Lowe’s Companies (LOW) Projected to Post Quarterly Earnings on Wednesday

Lowe’s Companies (NYSE:LOW) is projected to post its Q1 2026 results before the market opens on Wednesday, May 20th. Analysts expect Lowe’s Companies to post earnings of $2.96 per share and revenue of $22.9530 billion for the quarter. Lowe’s Companies has set its FY 2026 guidance at 12.250-12.75 EPS. Individuals can check the company’s upcoming Q1 2026 earning summary page for the latest details on the call scheduled for Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 9:00 AM ET.

Lowe’s Companies (NYSE:LOW) last released its earnings results on Wednesday, February 25th. The home improvement retailer reported $1.98 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.94 by $0.04. Lowe’s Companies had a net margin of 7.71% and a negative return on equity of 61.40%. The company had revenue of $20.59 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $20.34 billion. During the same quarter last year, the business earned $1.93 EPS. The firm’s revenue was up 10.9% compared to the same quarter last year. On average, analysts expect Lowe’s Companies to post $13 EPS for the current fiscal year and $14 EPS for the next fiscal year.

Lowe’s Companies Trading Down 0.6%

NYSE LOW opened at $224.70 on Wednesday. Lowe’s Companies has a 12 month low of $210.33 and a 12 month high of $293.06. The stock has a market cap of $125.85 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 18.96, a PEG ratio of 4.33 and a beta of 0.91. The company’s 50 day moving average is $240.26 and its two-hundred day moving average is $249.34.

Lowe’s Companies Announces Dividend

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, May 6th. Stockholders of record on Wednesday, April 22nd were given a dividend of $1.20 per share. The ex-dividend date was Wednesday, April 22nd. This represents a $4.80 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.1%. Lowe’s Companies’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 40.51%.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Lowe’s Companies

Several large investors have recently bought and sold shares of LOW. Brighton Jones LLC increased its position in Lowe’s Companies by 119.7% in the fourth quarter. Brighton Jones LLC now owns 31,965 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock worth $7,889,000 after purchasing an additional 17,413 shares during the last quarter. Revolve Wealth Partners LLC increased its position in Lowe’s Companies by 31.6% in the fourth quarter. Revolve Wealth Partners LLC now owns 1,078 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock worth $266,000 after purchasing an additional 259 shares during the last quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC increased its position in Lowe’s Companies by 22.3% in the second quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC now owns 1,534 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock worth $340,000 after purchasing an additional 280 shares during the last quarter. United Bank increased its position in Lowe’s Companies by 1.3% in the second quarter. United Bank now owns 12,124 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock worth $2,690,000 after purchasing an additional 155 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Schnieders Capital Management LLC. increased its position in Lowe’s Companies by 13.1% in the second quarter. Schnieders Capital Management LLC. now owns 2,378 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock worth $528,000 after purchasing an additional 275 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors own 74.06% of the company’s stock.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several equities research analysts have recently issued reports on LOW shares. Raymond James Financial cut shares of Lowe’s Companies from a “market perform” rating to a “market perform” rating in a research report on Tuesday. Gordon Haskett reduced their price objective on shares of Lowe’s Companies from $300.00 to $280.00 in a research report on Friday, May 8th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. lifted their price objective on shares of Lowe’s Companies from $300.00 to $325.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Monday, February 9th. Evercore reduced their price objective on shares of Lowe’s Companies from $250.00 to $245.00 in a research report on Tuesday, March 31st. Finally, UBS Group reduced their price objective on shares of Lowe’s Companies from $316.00 to $315.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research report on Thursday, February 26th. Twenty-two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, twelve have given a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $288.41.

Trending Headlines about Lowe’s Companies

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

• Positive Sentiment: Citi upgraded Lowe’s to Buy, saying the company is well-positioned to outperform peers despite macro uncertainty and a sluggish housing market. Citi upgrades Lowe’s to Buy but retail sector faces uncertain consumer outlook
• Positive Sentiment: Other coverage highlighted Lowe’s as a potential dividend-stock winner, reinforcing investor interest in its steady cash return profile. Lowe’s (LOW) Could Be a Great Choice
• Neutral Sentiment: Bank of America reinstated Lowe’s at Neutral, which suggests the stock is viewed as fairly valued rather than a strong near-term outperformer. Analyst Reinstates Lowe’s (LOW) at ‘Neutral’ Rating
• Neutral Sentiment: Broader retail previews note Lowe’s is heading into earnings with revenue growth potential, but also margin pressure from a softer consumer backdrop. Costco & 3 Retail Stocks Set to Beat Wall Street This Earnings Season
• Negative Sentiment: Recent market commentary showed Lowe’s stock drifting lower while the broader market advanced, reflecting some near-term investor caution. Lowe’s (LOW) Stock Dips While Market Gains: Key Facts
• Negative Sentiment: Coverage about licensing-plate readers at Lowe’s stores may raise privacy or customer-trust concerns, though the business impact is unclear. Lowe’s, Home Depot could start spying on you using license plate readers in effort to boost safety

About Lowe’s Companies

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.