On Wednesday, Truist Securities revised its price target for Lowe's Companies Inc. (NYSE: NYSE:LOW), a leading home improvement retailer. The new price target is set at $265, reduced from the previous target of $271, while the firm maintains a Buy rating on the stock.
The adjustment comes after Lowe's reported first-quarter results that were slightly above investor expectations, attributed to the beneficial impact of spring weather. The company saw positive comparable sales in its professional contractor segment, which helped to balance the ongoing weakness in the do-it-yourself (DIY) category, particularly in higher-priced discretionary items.
Truist Securities has modified its forecast for Lowe's recovery trajectory, expecting a decrease of 4% in the first half of the year, improving to flat or positive growth in the second half. This is a change from the initial projection of a 6% decline leading to a 2%-3% increase. The analyst believes that the lowered expectations for the second half of the year may offer more room for potential upside.
The decision to maintain a Buy rating is supported by the positive performance in the professional contractor segment, steady margins, and the prospect of more favorable comparisons for the DIY segment in the latter half of the year. Truist Securities anticipates that these factors, along with what they refer to as the "golden handcuffs" thesis, will drive significant gains in the home improvement sector for Lowe's.
InvestingPro Insights
As Lowe's Companies Inc. (NYSE: LOW) navigates through the changing dynamics of the home improvement sector, real-time data from InvestingPro provides a deeper understanding of the company's financial health and market position. With a market capitalization of $128.66 billion and a P/E ratio that stands at 18.37, Lowe's shows a stable valuation in the market. The adjusted P/E ratio for the last twelve months as of Q1 2025 is slightly lower at 17.87, indicating a potentially more attractive valuation for investors considering near-term earnings growth.
An InvestingPro Tip highlights that Lowe's has raised its dividend for 40 consecutive years, showcasing a strong commitment to returning value to shareholders. Moreover, the company has maintained dividend payments for 54 consecutive years, reinforcing its status as a reliable dividend payer. Despite a revenue decline of 10.81% over the last twelve months as of Q1 2025, Lowe's remains profitable with a robust return on assets of 15.82%.
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