Lowe’s Companies, Inc. $LOW Stock: Focused Investors LLC Cuts Stake

Focused Investors LLC lowered its position in Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (NYSE:LOW) by 16.3% in the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the SEC. The fund owned 327,050 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock after selling 63,900 shares during the quarter. Lowe’s Companies comprises 2.5% of Focused Investors LLC’s investment portfolio, making the stock its 19th largest holding. Focused Investors LLC owned approximately 0.06% of Lowe’s Companies worth $60,272,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Juno Financial Group LLC raised its holdings in Lowe’s Companies by 0.4% during the 1st quarter. Juno Financial Group LLC now owns 11,889 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock valued at $2,809,000 after acquiring an additional 43 shares during the period. Spinnaker Trust boosted its holdings in shares of Lowe’s Companies by 3.7% in the second quarter. Spinnaker Trust now owns 1,345 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock worth $297,000 after acquiring an additional 48 shares during the period. Roxbury Financial LLC boosted its holdings in shares of Lowe’s Companies by 0.8% in the second quarter. Roxbury Financial LLC now owns 6,359 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock worth $1,402,000 after acquiring an additional 52 shares during the period. Carson Advisory Inc. grew its position in shares of Lowe’s Companies by 1.9% in the first quarter. Carson Advisory Inc. now owns 2,882 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock valued at $681,000 after purchasing an additional 53 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Riverbend Wealth Management LLC grew its position in shares of Lowe’s Companies by 3.8% in the third quarter. Riverbend Wealth Management LLC now owns 1,488 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock valued at $274,000 after purchasing an additional 54 shares in the last quarter. 74.06% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Lowe’s Companies Stock Performance

NYSE:LOW opened at $213.15 on Wednesday. The firm has a market capitalization of $119.59 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 18.02, a P/E/G ratio of 1.83 and a beta of 0.81. Lowe’s Companies, Inc. has a 52-week low of $178.45 and a 52-week high of $293.06. The stock has a fifty day moving average of $196.19 and a 200 day moving average of $225.84.

Lowe’s Companies (NYSE:LOW) last released its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, August 19th. The home improvement retailer reported $4.40 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $4.22 by $0.18. Lowe’s Companies had a net margin of 7.34% and a negative return on equity of 75.67%. The business had revenue of $25.96 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $26.13 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company earned $4.33 EPS. The business’s quarterly revenue was up 8.3% compared to the same quarter last year. Lowe’s Companies has set its FY 2026 guidance at 12.250-12.250 EPS. Equities analysts forecast that Lowe’s Companies, Inc. will post 12.25 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Lowe’s Companies Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, November 4th. Stockholders of record on Wednesday, October 21st will be issued a $1.25 dividend. This represents a $5.00 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.3%. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, October 21st. Lowe’s Companies’s payout ratio is presently 42.27%.

Key Lowe’s Companies News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Lowe’s is building momentum in its professional-customer business with targeted investment, digital tools and acquisitions. That growth could help offset softer DIY and remodeling demand and support its Total Home strategy. Lowe’s Pro Momentum Adds Strength to Its Total Home Strategy
• Neutral Sentiment: The company is set to open its eighth and final new store of 2026 in Texas. The added location expands its footprint, but the article does not suggest the opening is large enough to materially change near-term results. Lowe’s opening one more store in 2026
• Neutral Sentiment: Coverage highlighted Lowe’s upcoming dividend payment and November earnings report, but provided no details on the payout or earnings outlook that would indicate a change in expectations. Lowe’s stock heads toward dividend payment before November earnings
• Negative Sentiment: A market recap noted that LOW fell despite gains in the wider market, but did not point to a specific Lowe’s announcement or fundamental development behind the move. Lowe’s Stock Drops Despite Market Gains

Analyst Ratings Changes

LOW has been the topic of a number of recent research reports. Wells Fargo & Company dropped their price objective on Lowe’s Companies from $255.00 to $245.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a report on Tuesday, August 11th. Citigroup cut their target price on Lowe’s Companies from $267.00 to $260.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Thursday, August 20th. Morgan Stanley reaffirmed an “overweight” rating on shares of Lowe’s Companies in a report on Thursday, August 20th. TD Cowen reiterated a “hold” rating and set a $235.00 price target on shares of Lowe’s Companies in a research report on Thursday, August 20th. Finally, Guggenheim reissued a “buy” rating and issued a $275.00 price target on shares of Lowe’s Companies in a report on Monday, September 21st. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-two have issued a Buy rating, twelve have given a Hold rating and two have assigned a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $253.48.

Lowe’s Companies Profile

Lowe’s Companies, Inc is a home improvement retailer serving do-it-yourself customers, professional contractors and commercial customers across the United States. The company sells products for home construction, maintenance, repair, remodeling and improvement through its stores and digital platforms.

Its merchandise includes appliances, tools, hardware, lumber, building materials, electrical and plumbing supplies, paint, flooring, kitchen and bathroom products, outdoor living items, lawn and garden products, and seasonal merchandise.