If you'd invested in Lowe's (LOW): performance and returns
Looking for Lowe's's share price history and how much the stock has returned? Here's its year-by-year performance and what $1,000 invested at different dates would be worth today.
💰 Calculator: how much would Lowe's have returned?
This calculator shows how much Lowe's stock would have returned based on the amount invested and the starting year. Pick a sum and a year and you'll instantly see what it would be worth today and the total gain. Real prices, excluding dividends.
If I'd invested $1,000 in Lowe's
| Investment | Worth today | Gain |
|---|---|---|
| 1 years ago | $887 | -11% |
| 3 years ago | $1,072 | +7% |
| 5 years ago | $1,380 | +38% |
| 10 years ago | $3,265 | +227% |
| since inception (1984) | $247,575 | +24657% |
Return by year (Lowe's)
| Year | Return | $1,000 invested at year start |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (YTD) | -17% | $833 (-17%) |
| 2025 | +6% | $887 (-11%) |
| 2024 | +3% | $916 (-8%) |
| 2023 | +17% | $1,072 (+7%) |
| 2022 | -7% | $997 (0%) |
| 2021 | +38% | $1,380 (+38%) |
| 2020 | +50% | $2,069 (+107%) |
| 2019 | +1% | $2,098 (+110%) |
| 2018 | +17% | $2,461 (+146%) |
| 2017 | +20% | $2,965 (+196%) |
| 2016 | +10% | $3,265 (+227%) |
Frequently asked questions
How much does LOW return?
$1,000 invested in Lowe's 10 years ago would be worth $3,265 today, i.e. +13%/yr on average (price, excluding dividends).
What was LOW's best/worst year?
Best year: 2020 (+50%). Worst year: 2022 (-7%). Year-by-year detail is above.
How much would $1,000 invested in LOW since inception be worth?
Since 1984, $1,000 would have become $247,575 (+24657%). Past performance is not a guarantee.
Do Lowe's's returns include dividends?
No — these returns are price-only. If Lowe's pays a dividend, its total return would be somewhat higher — see its dividend page.
What is Lowe's's average annual return (ROI)?
Lowe's's return on investment is about +13%/yr over 10 years (price, excluding dividends), versus the S&P 500's ~10%/yr over the long run.