Lowe's Companies, Inc. (LOW)

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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.

Lowe's Companies, Inc. (LOW) has returned -1.58% so far this year and 3.35% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, LOW has achieved an annualized return of 14.02%, outperforming the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% per year.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jul 1, 1985, LOW's average daily return is +0.08%, while the average monthly return is +1.70%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 3.4 years.

Historically, 56% of months were positive and 44% were negative. The best month was May 1990 with a return of +37.0%, while the worst month was Jul 1990 at -38.4%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.

On a daily basis, LOW closed higher 49% of trading days. The best single day was Jan 3, 2001 with a return of +18.4%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -24.8%.

Lowe's Companies, Inc. has an annualized alpha of 10.78%, beta of 1.04, and R² of 0.30 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since July 02, 1985.

• This stock captured 151.84% of S&P 500 Index gains and 116.17% of its losses — amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
• R² of 0.30 means the benchmark explains less than half of this stock's behavior — treat beta with caution or consider switching to a more representative benchmark.

LOW ranks 43 for risk / return — on par with similar stocks. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Lowe's Companies, Inc. (LOW) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).

Lowe's Companies, Inc. provided a 2.01% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $4.75 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 34 consecutive years, earning it the status of a dividend aristocrat.

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.

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.

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 62.52%, occurring on Dec 3, 1987. Recovery took 617 trading sessions.

The current Lowe's Companies, Inc. drawdown is 17.78%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

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.

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.