Lowe's Companies, Inc. (LOW) Stock Forecast
LOW analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Buy 4.26 / 5 from 35 analysts
- Price target
- $252.42 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +27.9% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- November 18, 2026 EPS estimate $2.86
- 52-week range
- $179.50 – $287.39
LOW analyst ratings
35 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
LOW price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
LOW earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Oct '26) | $2.87 | $2.82 | $3.01 | $3.06 | −6.3% | 28 |
| Current fiscal year (FY2027) | $12.31 | $12.19 | $13.12 | $12.28 | +0.2% | 32 |
| Next fiscal year (FY2028) | $13.00 | $11.79 | $13.88 | $12.31 | +5.6% | 32 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
LOW revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Oct '26) | $22.34B | $21.35B | $22.73B | +7.3% | 26 |
| Current fiscal year (FY2027) | $92.14B | $91.72B | $93.65B | +6.8% | 31 |
| Next fiscal year (FY2028) | $94.39B | $93.10B | $96.87B | +2.4% | 33 |
LOW EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
LOW revenue: reported and forecast
LOW EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Oct '26) | $3.14 | $3.14 | $2.88 | $2.88 | $2.87 | −8.8% | 0 up · 3 down |
| Current fiscal year (FY2027) | $12.50 | $12.48 | $12.32 | $12.32 | $12.31 | −1.5% | 0 up · 3 down |
| Next fiscal year (FY2028) | $13.48 | $13.45 | $13.04 | $13.03 | $13.00 | −3.5% | 0 up · 4 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
LOW earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; LOW beat in 12 of 12.
What analysts expect from LOW
35 analysts cover Lowe's; their consensus rating is buy (4.26 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $252.42, 27.9% above the latest close of $197.38. Analysts expect earnings of $12.31 per share for FY2027, +0.2% from a year earlier. For FY2028 the average estimate is $13.00 per share on revenue of $94.4 billion. Lowe's beat the EPS estimate in 12 of the last 12 quarters.
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LOW forecast FAQ
What is Lowe's's price target?
The average analyst price target for Lowe's is $252.42, 27.9% above the latest close of $197.38.
Is Lowe's a buy, hold or sell?
Of 35 analysts covering Lowe's, 20 rate it a strong buy, 5 a buy, 9 a hold, 1 a sell and 0 a strong sell, a consensus of buy. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is Lowe's's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $12.31 per share for FY2027 (range $12.19 to $13.12); for FY2028 the estimate is $13.00.
What is Lowe's's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for FY2027 is $92.1 billion, growth of 6.8%; for FY2028 it is $94.4 billion.
When does Lowe's report earnings?
Lowe's is expected to report results for the quarter ending October 31, 2026 on November 18, 2026 before the market opens; the EPS estimate is $2.86.
Does Lowe's usually beat earnings estimates?
Lowe's reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 12 of the last 12 quarters.