Lowe's Companies, Inc. (LOW)
Company Info
US5486611073
548661107
Jul 1, 1985
Highlights
$126.04B
$12.23
18.41
2.29
$62.31B
$20.79B
$9.33B
$205.31 - $283.06
$274.04
1.44%
2.63
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Lowe's Companies, Inc., comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
Returns By Period
Lowe's Companies, Inc. (LOW) returned -8.56% year-to-date (YTD) and -1.61% over the past 12 months. Over the past 10 years, LOW delivered an annualized return of 13.89%, outperforming the S&P 500 benchmark at 10.31%.
LOW
-8.56%
3.57%
-13.78%
-1.61%
16.49%
13.89%
^GSPC (Benchmark)
-4.26%
11.24%
-5.02%
8.55%
14.02%
10.31%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of LOW, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5.83% | -4.38% | -6.20% | -3.64% | -0.02% | -8.56% | |||||||
| 2024 | -3.88% | 13.08% | 5.84% | -10.07% | -2.94% | -0.38% | 11.90% | 1.22% | 8.99% | -2.92% | 4.05% | -9.41% | 13.01% |
| 2023 | 5.06% | -1.20% | -2.81% | 4.45% | -3.22% | 12.22% | 4.29% | -1.62% | -9.82% | -7.77% | 4.33% | 11.93% | 14.03% |
| 2022 | -7.87% | -6.86% | -8.54% | -1.81% | -1.23% | -10.56% | 10.28% | 1.36% | -3.26% | 4.37% | 9.03% | -6.26% | -21.49% |
| 2021 | 4.32% | -4.26% | 19.05% | 3.50% | -0.72% | -0.44% | -0.25% | 5.81% | -0.51% | 15.68% | 4.61% | 5.68% | 63.34% |
| 2020 | -2.50% | -8.32% | -19.25% | 22.44% | 24.44% | 3.66% | 10.63% | 10.60% | 0.71% | -4.35% | -1.44% | 3.01% | 36.40% |
| 2019 | 4.64% | 9.29% | 4.17% | 3.79% | -17.55% | 8.18% | 1.03% | 10.65% | -2.00% | 2.00% | 5.11% | 2.09% | 32.23% |
| 2018 | 13.12% | -14.46% | -2.05% | -5.60% | 15.26% | 0.59% | 4.44% | 9.47% | 5.58% | -16.66% | -0.89% | -2.13% | 1.22% |
| 2017 | 3.26% | 1.77% | 10.54% | 3.68% | -7.20% | -1.57% | 0.39% | -4.53% | 8.19% | 0.53% | 4.28% | 11.48% | 33.29% |
| 2016 | -5.38% | -5.76% | 12.17% | 0.72% | 5.41% | -1.20% | 4.38% | -6.95% | -5.68% | -7.24% | 5.85% | 0.81% | -4.88% |
| 2015 | -1.17% | 9.34% | 0.40% | -7.14% | 1.63% | -4.30% | 4.00% | -0.27% | -0.36% | 7.54% | 3.75% | -0.73% | 12.16% |
| 2014 | -6.23% | 8.08% | -2.26% | -5.75% | 2.55% | 1.93% | 0.19% | 9.74% | 0.78% | 8.56% | 11.59% | 7.79% | 41.20% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of LOW is 44, indicating average performance compared to other stocks on our website. Here’s a breakdown of how it compares using common performance measures.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Lowe's Companies, Inc. (LOW) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
Lowe's Companies, Inc. provided a 2.06% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $4.60 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 25 consecutive years, earning it the status of a dividend aristocrat.
| Period | TTM | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $4.60 | $4.50 | $4.30 | $3.70 | $2.80 | $2.25 | $2.06 | $1.78 | $1.52 | $1.26 | $1.02 | $0.82 |
Dividend yield | 2.06% | 1.82% | 1.93% | 1.86% | 1.08% | 1.40% | 1.72% | 1.93% | 1.64% | 1.77% | 1.34% | 1.19% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Lowe's Companies, Inc.. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1.15 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.15 | $0.00 | $2.30 | |||||||
| 2024 | $1.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.15 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.15 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $4.50 |
| 2023 | $1.05 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.05 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $4.30 |
| 2022 | $0.80 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.80 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.05 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.05 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $3.70 |
| 2021 | $0.60 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.60 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.80 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.80 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.80 |
| 2020 | $0.55 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.55 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.55 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.60 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.25 |
| 2019 | $0.48 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.48 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.55 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.55 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.06 |
| 2018 | $0.41 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.41 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.48 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.48 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.78 |
| 2017 | $0.35 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.35 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.41 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.41 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.52 |
| 2016 | $0.28 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.28 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.35 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.35 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.26 |
| 2015 | $0.23 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.23 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.28 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.28 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.02 |
| 2014 | $0.18 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.18 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.23 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.23 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.82 |
Dividend Yield & Payout
Dividend Yield
Lowe's Companies, Inc. has a dividend yield of 2.06%, which is quite average when compared to the overall market.
Payout Ratio
Lowe's Companies, Inc. has a payout ratio of 38.40%, which is quite average when compared to the overall market. This suggests that Lowe's Companies, Inc. strikes a balance between reinvesting profits for growth and paying dividends to shareholders.
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Lowe's Companies, Inc.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the Lowe's Companies, Inc. was 62.28%, occurring on Nov 21, 1990. Recovery took 429 trading sessions.
The current Lowe's Companies, Inc. drawdown is 20.22%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -62.28% | Jul 3, 1990 | 100 | Nov 21, 1990 | 429 | Aug 4, 1992 | 529 |
| -60.99% | Jun 2, 1986 | 383 | Dec 3, 1987 | 615 | May 10, 1990 | 998 |
| -60.59% | Feb 26, 2007 | 512 | Mar 6, 2009 | 785 | Apr 17, 2012 | 1297 |
| -48.63% | Feb 21, 2020 | 19 | Mar 18, 2020 | 48 | May 27, 2020 | 67 |
| -44.41% | Jul 9, 1998 | 65 | Oct 8, 1998 | 40 | Dec 4, 1998 | 105 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current Lowe's Companies, Inc. volatility is 9.22%, representing the average percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
Financials
Financial Performance
The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Lowe's Companies, Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.
Earnings Per Share
The chart presents the Earnings Per Share (EPS) performance of Lowe's Companies, Inc., comparing actual results with analytics estimates. The company has exceeded analyst expectations for EPS in the past quarter, achieving a 4.9% positive surprise.
Valuation
The Valuation section provides an overview of how Lowe's Companies, Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Home Improvement Retail industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.
PE Ratio
The chart displays the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for LOW, comparing it with other companies in the Home Improvement Retail industry. Currently, LOW has a P/E ratio of 18.4. This P/E ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock may be fairly valued relative to its earnings.
PEG Ratio
The chart shows the Price/Earnings to Growth (PEG) ratio for LOW compared to other companies in the Home Improvement Retail industry. LOW currently has a PEG ratio of 2.3. This PEG ratio is higher than the industry average, which may suggest the stock is overvalued relative to its expected earnings growth.
PS Ratio
This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for LOW relative to other companies in the Home Improvement Retail industry. Currently, LOW has a P/S ratio of 1.5. This P/S ratio is high relative to other companies in the industry. It could mean the stock is overvalued, or that investors expect strong future growth and profitability.
PB Ratio
The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for LOW in comparison with other companies in the Home Improvement Retail industry. Currently, LOW has a P/B value of 321.8. This P/B ratio is higher than most companies in the industry. It may suggest the stock is overvalued or that investors expect the company to generate high returns on its assets.
Income Statement
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