Should I buy Lowe's (LOW) stock or is it too late?
⭐ The most reliable of them, either direction: UBS — 69% of its targets hit on this sector (477 calls tested). It aims for $275 (+33 %), call made on August 21, 2026, maturing on August 21, 2027 (7 d ago).
Firm-by-firm track record on Lowe's
| Firm | % right | Gain vs sector | Calls | Aims for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UBS | 90 % | +35.3 % | 20 | $275 +33% |
| Stifel | 80 % | +27.1 % | 5 | $220 +6% |
| Wells Fargo | 70 % | +23.1 % | 20 | $245 +19% |
| Keybanc | 83 % | +22.1 % | 12 | $275 +33% |
| Piper Sandler | 76 % | +15.6 % | 17 | $274 +33% |
| B of A Securities | 71 % | +14.2 % | 7 | $257 +24% |
| Citigroup | 67 % | +10.3 % | 9 | $260 +26% |
| Oppenheimer | 56 % | +8.6 % | 9 | $275 +33% |
✅ Reasons to believe
- 65% of analysts rate it a buy (Buy consensus, 20 ratings) — a sign of market conviction.
- Median price target $256, i.e. +24% from the current price ($207).
- The most reliable firm on LOW, UBS (90% hit rate, 20 scored calls), targets $275 (call made on August 20, 2026, maturing on August 20, 2027) (+33%) in its most recent call, and $315 (call made on February 26, 2026, maturing on February 26, 2027) (+52%) in the one coming due soonest.
- 10 analysts rated reliable (≥55% hit rate, beat their sector) are bullish on the stock.
- Pays a dividend (2.2% yield), raised for 26 years — regular income on top of potential upside.
- Reasonable valuation (P/E ~18) relative to its sector.
⚠️ Reasons to hesitate
- The consensus is not unanimous: of 20 ratings, 7 are neutral.
- A 12-month target is not a guaranteed path: the price can fall in the meantime.
- Volatile stock: sharp swings — including steep drops — are part of its profile.
The analyst consensus on LOW
Median target $256 (+24%) · 20 ratings · Buy consensus
⚠️ Information, not investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Analyst targets on a ~12-month horizon.
Frequently asked questions
Should you invest in Lowe's now?
We won't decide for you. The facts: 65% of analysts rate it a buy, median target $256 (+24%), and UBS (most reliable on LOW, 90%) targets $275. Weigh that against valuation (P/E ~18) and volatility. This is not personalized advice.
Is it too late to invest in Lowe's?
Not according to analysts: the median target ($256) is still +24% above the current price ($207) (most reliable on LOW: UBS, 90%). The real question isn't "too late" but the price-to-value gap and risk. Not advice.
Is Lowe's still worth investing in?
It depends on the gap between the price ($207) and its estimated value: analysts target $256 on median (+24%), with 65% buys (most reliable on LOW: UBS, 90%). Cross-check with their real reliability on LOW and the cautions above. Information, not advice.
What's the main risk in buying LOW?
The consensus is not unanimous: of 20 ratings, 7 are neutral.
→ Go deeper: the full Lowe's profile (consensus, analyst reliability, price target, performance).