Overall Fundamental outlook

Business Operations:

Sector: Consumer Cyclical
Industry: Home Improvement Retail

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.

Revenue projections:

Revenue projections for LOW
Revenue projections for LOW

With LOW's revenues forecasted to be lower than last year's, investors are expected to be cautious. A decline in revenue typically harms the company's bottom line, reducing profitability and making investors less confident about the company's ability to sustain its financial health.

Financial Ratios:

currentRatio 1.077000
forwardPE 17.500504
debtToEquity 0.000000
earningsGrowth -0.110000
revenueGrowth 0.109000
grossMargins 0.334760
operatingMargins 0.085550
trailingEps 11.840000
forwardEps 13.644750

With a current ratio 1.077, Lowe's Companies, Inc. demonstrates the ability to service its short-term debt without difficulty. The company's strong cash reserves and current assets ensure that it can meet its liabilities, reflecting financial stability and healthy liquidity.
LOW's Forward PE is well-positioned, indicating the stock price is favorable compared to its earnings. This suggests the stock is not overpriced and offers room for growth, making it an attractive option for investors looking for future value appreciation.
LOW's low growth in earnings and revenue points to a likely reduction in profits. This signals a weakening financial performance, indicating the company might face difficulties in staying profitable.
LOW's negative gross and operating margins indicate that the company is not generating profit from either production or day-to-day operations. This could suggest cost overruns or declining revenue, impacting its financial stability.
LOW's forward EPS surpassing its trailing EPS signals projected growth in profitability, with the company expected to perform better this year. This forecast suggests that LOW's earnings will improve compared to the previous financial year, highlighting optimism in its financial outlook.

Price projections:

Price projections for LOW
Price projections for LOW

LOW's price has continuously remained near the lower end of analysts' projections, indicating that it may be facing challenges in meeting market expectations. This trend raises concerns about the company's future growth trajectory.

Insider Transactions:

Insider Transactions for LOW
Insider Transactions for LOW


8 sell transactions of Lowe's Companies, Inc. were recorded, with market price hovering near 254.6699981689453.There were 1 purchases of Lowe's Companies, Inc. stock, with market price of 228.75999450683594.Lowe's Companies, Inc.'s current price levels are seeing more buying activity than selling, which might indicate a bullish sentiment. Investors appear to be confident, interpreting the buying trend as a sign of positive expectations for the stock's future performance.

Recommendation changes over time:

Recommendations trend for LOW
Recommendations trend for LOW


Analysts are favoring LOW with a buy bias, highlighting the stock's potential as a solid investment. This recommendation might drive more investors to consider LOW as a secure and profitable option for their money, contributing to a broader positive sentiment in the market.