B+
Bull case
25%
Probability
Target price
$280.00
Analysis reference price unavailable
Analysis 2026-08-24 · RankAlpha Sentiment Codex
LOW
Lowe's CompaniesBNYSE / Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail
Last Price
Quote time unavailable
Current thesis
Q2 demonstrated positive comps and strong Pro, home-services, and digital trends despite weak DIY demand. The reported analyst target median is $254.93 versus the $216.09 anchor, implying meaningful upside, although target-count data is unavailable.
Posture
Constructive
Lead driver
Sentiment
What changed
Sentiment remains the lead driver in the composite, 7D delta +7.0.
What can break
Execution and integration risk remains around the Foundation Building Materials and Artisan Design Group acquisitions.
Momentum
38
Value
56
Sentiment
69
Setup hits (3d)
0 · Net Neutral
AI TargetsBase $245.00 · Bull $280.00 · Bear $190.00Analysis 2026-08-24; returns require an exact persisted reference.
Data freshness
Prices
Unavailable: Price unavailable
Fundamentals
As of 2026-08-17 • Vendor: Data Vendor v1
Scores
As of 2026-09-09 • Model: HYBRID_IC_RP
AI Memo
As of 2026-08-24 • Model: RankAlpha Sentiment Codex
Investment thesisAs of 2026-09-09
Investment thesis
As of 2026-09-09
Grade is the composite factor band; factor scores use a 0–100 scale. Confidence describes evidence quality, not a probability of return. Score date: 2026-09-09. Definitions
Supporting evidence
What
Grade B · Constructive
Confidence Medium · Net Neutral
Target $251.77
Why
Momentum38 · Δ7d -6.2
Value56 · Δ7d +0.0
Sentiment69 · Δ7d +7.0
So what
Strength-led posture (Net Neutral). Favor watchlist adds and disciplined entries.
Confirming evidence
- • Sentiment remains the lead driver in the composite, 7D delta +7.0.
Contradictions & invalidation
- • Execution and integration risk remains around the Foundation Building Materials and Artisan Design Group acquisitions.
- • FY26 sales, comparable-sales, margin, and EPS outlooks were narrowed or reduced [#SEC-8K-2026-08-19].
- • The lower FY26 outlook points to a slower second half, with flat comps and constrained earnings growth.
Catalyst clock
2026-08-19
Q2 FY26 results showed resilient execution
Lead driver: Sentiment · See AI snapshot
Momentum
38
9% active weight
Current posture
7d trendSoftening
Δ7d
-6.2
Δ21d
+4.1
Value
56
28% active weight
Current posture
7d trendFlat
Δ7d
+0.0
Δ21d
-1.9
Sentiment
69
62% active weight
Current posture
7d trendImproving
Δ7d
+7.0
Δ21d
-8.8
Why this grade
Composite grade B. Momentum 38.0 / Value 55.6 / Sentiment 69.4
Scenario snapshot
Scenario probability is memo-authored likelihood, not forecast certainty. Targets belong to the analysis dated 2026-08-24. Scenario method
Most likely
B
Base case
50%
Probability
Target price
$245.00
Analysis reference price unavailable
Analysis 2026-08-24 · RankAlpha Sentiment Codex
B-
Bear case
25%
Probability
Target price
$190.00
Analysis reference price unavailable
Analysis 2026-08-24 · RankAlpha Sentiment Codex
Fundamentals (TTM)As of 2026-08-17
Fundamentals (TTM)
As of 2026-08-17
Market Cap
$121.01B
Beta
0.97
Shares Out
560.71M
P/E (TTM)
20.3
P/S (TTM)
1.63
P/FCF (TTM)
30.94
Rev YoY
+8.3%
EPS YoY
+0.0%
Gross Margin
+30.7%
Op Margin
+11.4%
Net Debt
$43.33B
Current Ratio
1.10
As of 2026-09-09 • Updated nightlySource: Internal modelMethods & Data