Company valuation ยท Consumer Cyclical
LOW: Hold + Add with a $278.18 price target
Lowe's Companies Inc. Quarterly sales are growing, but year-to-date profit is lower.
- Model target ยท USD
- $278.18 For 2027-09-11
- Model rating
- Hold + Add Reviewed 2026-09-16
- Reference weekly close
- $196.82 2026-09-11 ยท USD

Investment view
Quarterly sales are growing, but year-to-date profit is lower.
Target and reference price
Target for 2027-09-11: $278.18 USD, +41.3% versus the $196.82 weekly close on 2026-09-11. Price return only; dividends, fees and tax excluded.
Price and earnings
Over 1 year (2025-09-12 to 2026-09-11), price changed -27.6% and trailing EPS changed +3.3%. A wider gap changes the earnings multiple; it does not establish fair value.
Supporting evidence
Revenue changed +8.3% from the same quarter last year, through 2026-07-31. The previous quarterโs year-on-year change was +10.3%.
Over the latest four quarters, operating cash was 1.39 times net income. Review receivables, inventory and non-cash charges before judging the gap.
Risks to the case
Across 2 completed quarters since 2026-01-31, net income was 4,027.0m versus 4,039.0m in the matching prior-year periods (USD). Check whether the latest quarter changes that direction.
The estimate for the period ending 2027-01-31 changed -1.3% over 30 days. Coverage is 32 analysts.
What to monitor
The latest quarterly margin changed -0.8 percentage points from a year earlier. Check sales volumes, pricing and unusual gains in the next filing.
Recheck the valuation gap alongside profitability and growth after new results. A discount alone does not establish value.
Compare the stock and the market fund over the same dates. Look for a change in relative performance as results arrive.
Valuation assumptions
Starting annual sales growth: 9.3%.
Net profit margin: 7.83%.
About this assessment
Review recorded on 2026-09-16. This is a dated summary of an automated company valuation. The full report includes the financial evidence, alternative scenarios and review history. Consult the latest report before using an earlier target. Automated model research, not personal investment advice. Targets depend on assumptions; returns are not guaranteed.