Lowe’s Companies, Inc. $LOW Shares Bought by Guyasuta Investment Advisors Inc.

Guyasuta Investment Advisors Inc. increased its position in Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (NYSE:LOW) by 1.8% during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 181,150 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock after purchasing an additional 3,239 shares during the period. Lowe’s Companies makes up 2.0% of Guyasuta Investment Advisors Inc.’s investment portfolio, making the stock its 16th largest holding. Guyasuta Investment Advisors Inc.’s holdings in Lowe’s Companies were worth $33,384,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

A number of other large investors also recently modified their holdings of the company. Sankala Group LLC bought a new stake in Lowe’s Companies during the 4th quarter valued at $33,000. Markowski Investments acquired a new position in Lowe’s Companies during the second quarter worth $33,000. IAG Wealth Partners LLC raised its holdings in Lowe’s Companies by 178.6% during the first quarter. IAG Wealth Partners LLC now owns 156 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock worth $37,000 after buying an additional 100 shares during the last quarter. Provenance Wealth Advisors LLC raised its holdings in Lowe’s Companies by 416.7% during the first quarter. Provenance Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 186 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock worth $44,000 after buying an additional 150 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Legacy Wealth Managment LLC ID lifted its stake in shares of Lowe’s Companies by 219.7% in the first quarter. Legacy Wealth Managment LLC ID now owns 195 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock valued at $46,000 after buying an additional 134 shares in the last quarter. 74.06% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Trending Headlines about Lowe’s Companies

Here are the key news stories impacting Lowe’s Companies this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Unusual options activity suggests increased bullish positioning: traders purchased 13,431 LOW call options, 63% above the typical daily volume of 8,224 contracts. This may be contributing to near-term buying interest, although options activity can be speculative.
• Positive Sentiment: Lowe’s is expanding its Black Friday savings events and adding exclusive rewards-member benefits, which could help drive holiday traffic, customer engagement and seasonal sales. Lowe’s makes major Black Friday changes shoppers should know
• Positive Sentiment: The company’s dividend track record and focus on professional contractors continue to support its appeal to income-oriented investors. Its dividend has doubled since 2021, while its broad store network and customer relationships provide business resilience. Lowe’s Dividend Sustainability Looks Solid, but Returns Face a Test
• Positive Sentiment: A planned 2027 Lowe’s rollout for Traeger products could create an additional merchandising and sales opportunity, though the financial impact is still ahead. Traeger: Waiting For The Lowe’s Rollout In 2027
• Neutral Sentiment: Home Depot’s higher average ticket, resilient professional demand and big-ticket sales growth offer a constructive read-through for the home-improvement sector, but the report also highlights softer customer visits and housing-market pressure. Home Depot’s Rising Average Ticket Offsets Softer Customer Visits
• Negative Sentiment: Analysts continue to flag cautious customers, intensified promotional competition and Lowe’s decision not to fully match competitors’ discounts. A frozen housing market and acquisition-related debt could also pressure cash flow and make continued dividend growth more difficult. What Could Derail Lowe’s Stock? Lowe’s Keeps Raising Its Dividend. A Frozen Housing Market Could Test That Streak

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of research analysts have weighed in on LOW shares. TD Cowen reaffirmed a “hold” rating and issued a $235.00 price objective on shares of Lowe’s Companies in a research note on Thursday, August 20th. Royal Bank Of Canada reissued a “sector perform” rating and set a $231.00 target price on shares of Lowe’s Companies in a research report on Thursday, August 20th. KeyCorp reissued an “overweight” rating and set a $275.00 target price on shares of Lowe’s Companies in a research report on Thursday, August 20th. Truist Financial lowered their target price on shares of Lowe’s Companies from $255.00 to $254.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Thursday, August 20th. Finally, Morgan Stanley reaffirmed an “overweight” rating on shares of Lowe’s Companies in a research report on Thursday, August 20th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-two have issued a Buy rating, twelve have given a Hold rating and two have issued a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $254.29.

Lowe’s Companies Stock Up 4.0%

Shares of NYSE:LOW opened at $195.86 on Friday. The stock has a market cap of $109.89 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 16.56, a PEG ratio of 1.57 and a beta of 0.89. Lowe’s Companies, Inc. has a 12-month low of $178.45 and a 12-month high of $293.06. The business’s 50 day moving average is $199.96 and its 200 day moving average is $214.95.

Lowe’s Companies (NYSE:LOW) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, August 19th. The home improvement retailer reported $4.40 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $4.22 by $0.18. The business had revenue of $25.96 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $26.13 billion. Lowe’s Companies had a negative return on equity of 75.67% and a net margin of 7.34%. Lowe’s Companies’s revenue was up 8.3% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company posted $4.33 earnings per share. Lowe’s Companies has set its FY 2026 guidance at 12.250-12.250 EPS. As a group, equities research analysts expect that Lowe’s Companies, Inc. will post 12.26 earnings per share for the current year.

Lowe’s Companies Dividend Announcement

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, November 4th. Shareholders of record on Wednesday, October 21st will be issued a dividend of $1.25 per share. This represents a $5.00 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.6%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, October 21st. Lowe’s Companies’s payout ratio is currently 42.27%.

Lowe’s Companies Company Profile

Lowe’s Companies, Inc is a home improvement retailer serving homeowners, renters, and professional contractors primarily in the United States. The company operates through a network of retail stores and digital channels, offering products and services for home repair, maintenance, remodeling, construction, and outdoor living.

Its merchandise includes appliances, tools, hardware, lumber, building materials, plumbing and electrical supplies, paint, flooring, kitchen and bath products, lighting, home décor, lawn and garden equipment, and seasonal goods.