Empowered Funds LLC Cuts Position in Lowe’s Companies, Inc. $LOW

Empowered Funds LLC reduced its stake in shares of Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (NYSE:LOW) by 5.9% in the second quarter, HoldingsChannel reports. The firm owned 105,487 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock after selling 6,672 shares during the period. Empowered Funds LLC’s holdings in Lowe’s Companies were worth $23,259,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Several other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently added to or reduced their stakes in LOW. Natixis Advisors LLC lifted its position in Lowe’s Companies by 3.5% during the fourth quarter. Natixis Advisors LLC now owns 630,956 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock valued at $152,161,000 after acquiring an additional 21,119 shares during the last quarter. Bridges Investment Management Inc. grew its holdings in Lowe’s Companies by 6.1% in the fourth quarter. Bridges Investment Management Inc. now owns 446,441 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock worth $107,664,000 after purchasing an additional 25,609 shares during the last quarter. Kathmere Capital Management LLC grew its holdings in Lowe’s Companies by 133.9% in the first quarter. Kathmere Capital Management LLC now owns 9,402 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock worth $2,222,000 after purchasing an additional 5,383 shares during the last quarter. Glenview Trust Co increased its position in shares of Lowe’s Companies by 9.0% during the fourth quarter. Glenview Trust Co now owns 207,797 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock worth $50,112,000 after purchasing an additional 17,225 shares in the last quarter. Finally, LPL Financial LLC increased its position in shares of Lowe’s Companies by 2.3% during the fourth quarter. LPL Financial LLC now owns 993,332 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock worth $239,552,000 after purchasing an additional 22,175 shares in the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 74.06% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several brokerages recently weighed in on LOW. Morgan Stanley restated an “overweight” rating on shares of Lowe’s Companies in a research note on Thursday, August 20th. The Goldman Sachs Group lowered their price target on Lowe’s Companies from $300.00 to $293.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a report on Thursday, May 21st. Gordon Haskett dropped their price target on Lowe’s Companies from $280.00 to $250.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Thursday, May 21st. BTIG Research downgraded shares of Lowe’s Companies to a “reduce” rating in a report on Tuesday, May 12th. Finally, Raymond James Financial downgraded shares of Lowe’s Companies from a “market perform” rating to a “market perform” rating in a report on Tuesday, May 12th. Twenty-three investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eleven have given a Hold rating and two have issued a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $258.53.

Key Headlines Impacting Lowe’s Companies

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

• Positive Sentiment: Professional and online sales are key growth drivers. Lowe’s said Pro-customer demand and e-commerce growth helped offset weakness in DIY-related purchases, providing support while housing turnover remains subdued. Lowe’s Q2 2027 Earnings Call Transcript
• Positive Sentiment: Valuation may be attractive for long-term investors. Morningstar reportedly estimates Lowe’s shares trade at roughly a 15% discount to fair value and sees stronger long-term prospects, supporting the stock’s housing-recovery thesis. Home Depot Or Lowe’s? Morningstar Says One Home-Improvement Stock Looks Cheaper
• Positive Sentiment: Dividend support remains an important part of the investment case. Recent commentary suggests Lowe’s long dividend history is backed by a more durable position than some other retailers, although investors are monitoring balance-sheet leverage and payout coverage. Target or Lowe’s: Whose Dividend Streak Cracks First?
• Neutral Sentiment: Recent earnings were mixed. Lowe’s exceeded consensus earnings expectations with $4.40 per share versus $4.22 expected, but revenue of $25.96 billion fell short of the $26.13 billion estimate. Revenue still increased 8.3% year over year. Lowe’s Just Reported Earnings
• Negative Sentiment: DIY weakness and frozen housing activity remain the main overhangs. Fewer home transactions and limited remodeling activity are pressuring discretionary projects, making Lowe’s increasingly dependent on Pro customers and online channels for growth. Home Depot vs. Lowe’s: One Housing Recovery Play Stands Out
• Negative Sentiment: Tariffs are adding cost pressure. Lowe’s and other big-box retailers are using tariff refunds and other measures to offset higher costs, but the need to absorb or manage those expenses could weigh on margins if inflation persists. How Big Box Retailers Are Using Tariff Refunds

Insider Activity at Lowe’s Companies

In other Lowe’s Companies news, EVP Margrethe R. Vagell sold 2,500 shares of Lowe’s Companies stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, June 18th. The shares were sold at an average price of $223.83, for a total transaction of $559,575.00. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 20,220 shares in the company, valued at approximately $4,525,842.60. The trade was a 11.00% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is accessible through the SEC website. Also, EVP Janice Dupre sold 14,150 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, June 16th. The shares were sold at an average price of $221.90, for a total transaction of $3,139,885.00. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 39,785 shares in the company, valued at $8,828,291.50. This trade represents a 26.24% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders have sold a total of 25,980 shares of company stock worth $5,796,937 over the last quarter. Insiders own 0.29% of the company’s stock.

Lowe’s Companies Price Performance

Shares of LOW stock opened at $206.98 on Friday. The business has a fifty day moving average of $215.38 and a 200 day moving average of $230.95. Lowe’s Companies, Inc. has a 1 year low of $199.40 and a 1 year high of $293.06. The firm has a market capitalization of $116.05 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 17.50, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.80 and a beta of 0.86.

Lowe’s Companies (NYSE:LOW) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, August 19th. The home improvement retailer reported $4.40 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $4.22 by $0.18. The business had revenue of $25.96 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $26.13 billion. Lowe’s Companies had a negative return on equity of 75.67% and a net margin of 7.34%.The company’s quarterly revenue was up 8.3% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business earned $4.33 EPS. Lowe’s Companies has set its FY 2026 guidance at 12.250-12.250 EPS. As a group, equities research analysts expect that Lowe’s Companies, Inc. will post 12.26 earnings per share for the current year.

Lowe’s Companies 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.