Lowe's Companies, Inc. (LOW) Stock Analysis
Over the past 10 years, Lowe's Companies (LOW) earnings per share (EPS) grew 15.8% a year, revenue grew 3.9% a year and free cash flow grew 7.9% a year, with an average return on invested capital (ROIC) of 22.1%. LOW stock trades at $197.31, a P/E of 16.7, below its historical average of 18.8. Analysts' average 12-month price target is $244.09 (+23.7%).
Lowe's Companies, Inc., together with its various subsidiary entities, operates as a prominent home improvement retailer serving both the United States and international markets. The company supplies a broad spectrum of items essential for construction, upkeep, renovations, and interior design projects.
Exhibit A Growth Dossier
| Metric | 10yr | 5yr | 1yr | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Book Value/Share GrowthBV/S Improving, but still negative | -31.5% | -204.9% | 34.8% | F |
| EPS GrowthEPS | 15.8% | 8.8% | -3.0% | C+ |
| Revenue GrowthRevenue | 3.9% | -0.8% | 8.2% | C |
| Cash Flow GrowthCash Flow | 7.9% | -3.7% | -8.9% | F |
| ROICROIC | 22.1% | 27.4% | 20.4% | A+ |
Exhibit B Valuation Ledger
- Current EPS
- $11.84
- Historical Avg P/E
- 18.8
- Future P/E (used for sticker price)
- Projected EPS (10yr)
- Sticker Price (10yr)
- Price for 15% Annual Return
- Expected Annual Return
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Exhibit C Raw Data (last 10 years)
| Metric | Trend | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Book Value / ShareBV/S | $8.24 | $7.30 | $6.99 | $4.49 | $2.53 | $1.92 | -$6.89 | -$22.59 | -$25.77 | -$25.08 | -$13.28 | |
| Basic EPSEPS | $2.73 | $3.48 | $4.09 | $2.85 | $5.49 | $7.77 | $12.08 | $10.20 | $13.24 | $12.25 | $11.84 | |
| RevenueRevenue | $59,074,000,000 | $65,017,000,000 | $68,619,000,000 | $71,309,000,000 | $72,148,000,000 | $89,597,000,000 | $96,250,000,000 | $97,059,000,000 | $86,377,000,000 | $83,674,000,000 | $90,432,000,000 | |
| Free Cash FlowCash Flow | $3,587,000,000 | $4,450,000,000 | $3,942,000,000 | $5,019,000,000 | $2,812,000,000 | $9,258,000,000 | $8,260,000,000 | $6,760,000,000 | $6,176,000,000 | $7,698,000,000 | $7,000,000,000 | |
| ROIC (%)ROIC | 12.8% | 14.6% | 16.8% | 12.5% | 16.7% | 23.3% | 32.3% | 26.4% | 30.5% | 27.5% | — |
The exact underlying data used to compute the growth rates and grades above. The highlighted TTM column is the trailing twelve months through the most recently reported quarter.
Ticker INVESTigator Price Target
Analyst Data
Price Target
Where the stock trades today vs. the range of 12-month price targets from covering analysts.
51 firms rate it — 31 buy, 19 hold, 1 sell · Most recent Oct 2026
LOW Stock FAQ
What is LOW's stock price target?
The average 12-month analyst price target for LOW is $244.09, with a range of $190.00 to $276.00. That is +23.7% from the current price of $197.31.
Do analysts rate LOW a buy?
Most rate it a buy. Of 51 firms covering Lowe's Companies, the ratings are 31 buy or strong buy, 19 hold and 1 sell or strong sell.
How fast is Lowe's Companies growing?
Annual growth rates for LOW. EPS: 15.8% over 10 years, 8.8% over 5 years, -3.0% over 1 year. Revenue: 3.9% over 10 years, -0.8% over 5 years, 8.2% over 1 year. Free cash flow: 7.9% over 10 years, -3.7% over 5 years, -8.9% over 1 year. Book value per share: -31.5% over 10 years, -204.9% over 5 years, 34.8% over 1 year.
What is LOW's ROIC?
Lowe's Companies' return on invested capital (ROIC) was 27.5% in fiscal 2024. Its 10-year average ROIC is 22.1%. ROIC above 10% is generally a sign of a business with a durable competitive advantage.
What is LOW's P/E ratio?
LOW's current P/E ratio is 16.7, compared with a historical average of 18.8. Trailing earnings per share are $11.84.
What is Lowe's Companies' market cap and stock price?
LOW last traded at $197.31 as of October 19, 2026. Its 52-week range is $178.45 to $293.06. Lowe's Companies has a market cap of $110.70B.
Exhibit D Related Coverage
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