What's Going On With Lowe's Companies Stock Friday?
Stifel downgrades Lowe's stock to Sell with a $190 price target ahead of Nov. 18 earnings, citing weaker DIY demand and margin pressure.
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Stifel downgrades Lowe's stock to Sell with a $190 price target ahead of Nov. 18 earnings, citing weaker DIY demand and margin pressure.
Six sectors are higher and five are lower in Friday's regular session, with the top three split across defensive, growth and cyclical groups. Consumer Staples sits well clear of the rest, separated by a margin several times wider than any other gap in the table.
Zacks Research Daily features analysis of 16 major stocks on November 12, 2026. Home Depot benefits from digital investments and Pro initiatives but faces subdued discretionary projects. Gilead outperforms with strong HIV franchise but faces intensifying competition. TotalEnergies underperforms due to geopolitical risks despite diversified portfolio. Key Tronic and iPower face significant challenges with declining performance. Additional coverage includes Marathon Petroleum, Bank of New York Mellon, and Suncor Energy.
Home Depot shares rallied 19.5% in the past month, outperforming the market and industry peers. While Q2 sales grew 5.7% to $47.9B with strong Pro business and 11% digital growth, the stock's 22.3X forward P/E valuation is elevated relative to historical averages and competitors. Downward EPS revisions and persistent housing market weakness suggest investors should wait for a better entry point, though existing shareholders should remain invested.
Home equity borrowing jumped 14% to $481 billion, the fastest pace since the financial crisis. Jefferies sees Home Depot and Lowe's as winners.
As retailers enter earnings season, four stocks—Dollar General, Walmart, Costco, and Home Depot—are positioned to beat expectations. Despite inflationary pressures and cautious consumer spending, these retailers benefit from strong value propositions, digital transformation, omnichannel capabilities, and effective inventory management. However, rising operating expenses and tariff uncertainties continue to pressure margins.
Lowe's is poised to beat Q3 earnings expectations with a +0.59% Earnings ESP and Zacks Rank #3, despite an anticipated 6.5% EPS decline. The company is expected to benefit from Pro business momentum, digital expansion, and merchandising initiatives, but faces headwinds from weak DIY demand, housing market challenges, and elevated operating costs. The stock trades at a valuation discount to peers but has recently rallied significantly.
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