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This summary was created by AI, based on 9 opinions in the last 12 months.

Experts have mixed opinions about Lowe's performance, with some expressing optimism about the company's strong business and potential for growth, while others are more cautious due to concerns about consumer spending and market frothiness. The company's reliance on DIY home renovators is seen as a positive compared to its competitor, Home Depot. Overall, there is a sense of uncertainty about Lowe's future performance, with some experts waiting for a potential dip in the stock before considering buying again.

Consensus
Mixed
Valuation
Fair Value
BUY ON WEAKNESS
Lowe's and Home Depot reports

Right after they recently reported, sellers pulled the trigger before they heard the conference calls, which indicated the companies are doing well. These are good companies and those sellers deserved to lose money. HD announced that their inventory glut of 2023 is now over, that inventory fell 16% last quarter vs. the prior year. Therefore, quarters will improve going forward, especially in the key spring gardening seasoning when sales usually pick up. Also, HD boosted their dividend. As for Lowe's, the CEO announced that high-margin building materials was their best-performing segment, and they will launch a loyalty rewards program in the spring  Further, bad weather impacted sales in January for both companies.

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BUY

It reports Tuesday. Home Depot reported a panned quarter, but later the stock rose, as he expected. HD and LOW tend to see shares get hit, then come back. HD said that their DIY reno customers are doing well, and LOW attracts more of this DIY business. He expects LOW stock to break through.

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DON'T BUY

Share rose 3.2% on a simple upgrade from hold to buy. That's overdone and he's suspicious of today's rally. A sign of market frothiness.

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PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Nov 08/22, Up 8%)

Has since sold shares. Waiting for shares to fall before buying again. Concerns over consumer spending a point of worry. If recession occurs, will impact consumers first. Overall, a strong business, so will buy again at another time. 

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WATCH

Reports tomorrow. Shares up only 3% this year. Home Depot's report gives him hope here. Unlike HD, Lowes relies more on DIYers in home renos (the pros use HD more), which is a plus.

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BUY
Question about Home Depot

The homebuilder sector has been hurt by higher interest rates as the consumer shows some cracks in spending. Employment is holding up for now, so maybe the consumer will hold up after all. Watch the consumer. Prefers Lowes for its better multiple.

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HOLD

Is down 10% in the last 3 months. It's been tough for the homebuilders. They did have a positive quarter. Likes that they are gaining market share in the professionals segment and oeprating margins continue to grow. Happy to hold onto this.

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BUY

It reports next week. A great value name. Lowes delivers earnings and dividends well. Has owned it a long time.

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PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Apr 07/22, Up 6%)

Excellent company.
Will continue to hold.
Expects demand for building products to increase as economy recovers. 
Strong management team with good long term prospects. 

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BUY

Trades at a lower multiple than HD. Increased operating margins from 11% to 16%, pro business is expanding. Applying HD playbook very successfully.

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HOLD

He just sold Home Depot and holds a small position in this. The difference is that Lowes is growing its professionals segment, which is up 10% the past quarter.

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Curated by Michael O'Reilly since 2020.
1550+ opinions with 4.81 rating (one of the best performing expert).

PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Jan 27/22, Down 2.3%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O’Reilly

Our PAST TOP PICK with LOW has triggered its stop at $197.  To remain disciplined, we recommend covering the position at this time.  When combined with the previous buy recommendations, this will result in a net investment loss of 1%

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BUY

It reports Wednesday, and the street is bearish. But he likes LOW, because it's already declined from Home Depot's last quarter and he expects the CEO is tell a positive forecast.

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This is a Panic-proof Portfolio opinion which is available only for Premium members

Curated by Michael O'Reilly since 2020.
1550+ opinions with 4.81 rating (one of the best performing expert).

PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Dec 27/22, Up 7.8%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly

Our PAST TOP PICK with LOW is progressing well.  To remain disciplined, we recommend trailing up the stop to $197 at this time.

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BUY
Growth companies have traded off. Highly tied to housing and renovations, needs a healthy consumer. Likes the space. LOW catching up to profitability and efficiency of HD, operating margins have gone up 60% in last 8-10 years, stole HD playbook. Better opportunity, less risk, growth is as good as HD.
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Lowes Companies Inc.(LOW-N) Rating

Ranking : 4 out of 5

Bullish - Buy Signals / Votes : 8

Neutral - Hold Signals / Votes : 2

Bearish - Sell Signals / Votes : 1

Total Signals / Votes : 11

Stockchase rating for Lowes Companies Inc. is calculated according to the stock experts' signals. A high score means experts mostly recommend to buy the stock while a low score means experts mostly recommend to sell the stock.

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