Lowe's Companies is a leading home improvement company serving more than 18 million customers a week in the U.S. and Canada.
It operates through 2,200 home improvement hardware stores across 50 U.S. states. The U.S. market is Lowe’s most predominant market, accounting for more than 90% of its consolidated sales with other countries making up the rest.
With more than seven decades of existence, Lowe’s Companies has built a large customer base and product portfolio consisting of 36,000 items. The company's retail customers consist of individual homeowners and renters while professional customers are construction and maintenance companies.
Lowe’s offers a wide selection of home improvement products ranging from lumber and building materials to fashion fixtures, tools and hardware and rough plumbing and electrical to lawn and garden, flooring and kitchens. A strong brand recall, conveniently located stores and focus on customer service are Lowe’s major competitive strengths.
The company has been raising its dividend every year since it went public in 1961.
Lowe’s Corporation Stock Details
- Ticker: nyse:low
- Sector: Consumer Cyclical
- Industry: Home Improvement Retail
- Market Cap: 114.89B
- Market Cap Group: Large Cap
- P/E: 15.33
- Dividend Yield: 2.21%
- Grade: A+
- Dividend Aristocrat: YES
- Chowder Score: Members Only
- Revenue Growth: Members Only
- Dividend Growth: Members Only
- Dividend Growth Fit: 10/10
- Dividend Income Fit: 7/10
LOW Industry Competitors
The competitive landscape is important as they compete for the same business. Below is the list of competitors in the same industry. While not displayed, a number of metrics you can also use to evaluate your picks are the Chowder Score, the Relative Strength Index (RSI), the Graham Number, and the Piotroski F-Score.
| Ticker | Ticker | Company | Market Cap | P/E | Yield | Aristocrat | Graph | SectorID | IndustryID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HD | NYSE:HD | Home Depot Inc. | 309.23 | 19.93 | 2.69 | NO | 1 | 9 | 50 |
| LOW | NYSE:LOW | Lowe's Companies, Inc. | 114.89 | 15.33 | 2.21 | YES | 1 | 3 | 50 |
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Lowe's Companies, Inc. - FAQ
What is the stock ticker for Lowe's Companies, Inc.?
The stock ticker for Lowe's Companies, Inc. is NYSE:LOW.
Is Lowe's Companies, Inc. a good stock to buy?
You need to consider your investment strategy and how NYSE:LOW can fit in your portfolio.
The current dividend income score of 7/10 and dividend growth score of 10/10. Those 2 metrics together should help you decide the fit for your portfolio. Be it for income or for growth.
Is Lowe's Companies, Inc. a Buy, Sell or Hold?
The Dividend Snapshot Opportunity Score of 81 out of 100.
The score reflects the strength of a buy signal but it does not show a sell signal if it's low. The higher the better.
A sell signal is more difficult as it often relies on the reason you bought the stock in the first place.
How can I buy stocks for Lowe's Companies, Inc.?
You can easily buy the LOW stock with an online trading platform.
Just make sure the stock fits your risk profile and investment goals.