About Lowe's Companies, Inc. (LOW)
Lowe's Companies, Inc. is a Home Improvement Retail company operating in the Consumer Cyclical sector.
LOW trades on the US stock exchanges (NYSE/NASDAQ) and is classified as a large-cap stock .
Key Statistics
- Current Price
- $209.07
- Market Cap
- $117.30B
- 52-Week High
- $293.06
- 52-Week Low
- $178.45
- Sector
- Consumer Cyclical
- Industry
- Home Improvement Retail
$1,000 Invested in Lowe's Companies, Inc. (LOW)
How much would $1,000 invested in LOW be worth today?
What would $1,000 invested in LOW 1 year ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Lowe's Companies, Inc. (LOW) in 2025 would be worth $891 as of November 2026, representing a -10.9% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in LOW 3 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Lowe's Companies, Inc. (LOW) in 2023 would be worth $1,202 as of November 2026, representing a +20.2% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in LOW 5 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Lowe's Companies, Inc. (LOW) in 2021 would be worth $996 as of November 2026, representing a -0.4% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in LOW 10 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Lowe's Companies, Inc. (LOW) in 2016 would be worth $3,575 as of November 2026, representing a +257.5% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in LOW at IPO be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Lowe's Companies, Inc. (LOW) at IPO would be worth $795,825 as of November 2026, representing a +79482.5% total return.
Monthly Returns Heatmap
Over the past 46+ years (559 months), Lowe's Companies, Inc. (LOW) has averaged a monthly return of +1.71% with a median return of +1.63%. The stock had 315 positive months (56%) and 241 negative months (43%). The best month in LOW's history was May 1990 with a +37.0% return, while the worst was July 1990 at -38.4%. Historically, November tends to be the strongest month (averaging +4.1%), and September the weakest (-0.6%).
LOW's longest winning streak was 8 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 6 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 1982 with a cumulative return of +112.7%, and the worst was 1987 at -38.6%.
Annual Returns
Over 46 years of trading history, Lowe's Companies, Inc. (LOW) has delivered an average annual return of +21.42% with a median return of +11.38%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +15.06%. The stock posted gains in 32 years (70%) and losses in 14 years (30%).
LOW's best year was 1982 with a +171.57% gain, while the worst was 1987 at -37.02%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 7, and the longest losing streak was 3 years. LOW achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 25 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 9 years.
| Year | Return | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -11.40% | $235.97 | $209.07 |
| 2025 | -0.33% | $236.75 | $235.97 |
| 2024 | +13.01% | $209.50 | $236.75 |
| 2023 | +14.03% | $183.72 | $209.50 |
| 2022 | -21.49% | $233.99 | $183.72 |
| 2021 | +63.34% | $143.25 | $233.99 |
| 2020 | +36.40% | $105.02 | $143.25 |
| 2019 | +32.23% | $79.42 | $105.02 |
| 2018 | +1.22% | $78.47 | $79.42 |
| 2017 | +33.29% | $58.87 | $78.47 |
| 2016 | -4.88% | $61.89 | $58.87 |
| 2015 | +12.16% | $55.18 | $61.89 |
| 2014 | +41.20% | $39.08 | $55.18 |
| 2013 | +41.81% | $27.56 | $39.08 |
| 2012 | +42.90% | $19.28 | $27.56 |
| 2011 | +3.39% | $18.65 | $19.28 |
| 2010 | +9.17% | $17.09 | $18.65 |
| 2009 | +10.59% | $15.45 | $17.09 |
| 2008 | -3.30% | $15.98 | $15.45 |
| 2007 | -26.75% | $21.81 | $15.98 |
| 2006 | -6.04% | $23.22 | $21.81 |
| 2005 | +16.14% | $19.99 | $23.22 |
| 2004 | +4.25% | $19.18 | $19.99 |
| 2003 | +48.04% | $12.95 | $19.18 |
| 2002 | -19.04% | $16.00 | $12.95 |
| 2001 | +109.11% | $7.65 | $16.00 |
| 2000 | -25.31% | $10.25 | $7.65 |
| 1999 | +16.98% | $8.76 | $10.25 |
| 1998 | +116.61% | $4.04 | $8.76 |
| 1997 | +34.65% | $3.00 | $4.04 |
| 1996 | +6.96% | $2.81 | $3.00 |
| 1995 | -3.16% | $2.90 | $2.81 |
| 1994 | +17.39% | $2.47 | $2.90 |
| 1993 | +149.00% | $0.99 | $2.47 |
| 1992 | +43.58% | $0.69 | $0.99 |
| 1991 | +41.88% | $0.49 | $0.69 |
| 1990 | -15.47% | $0.58 | $0.49 |
| 1989 | +43.24% | $0.40 | $0.58 |
| 1988 | +33.23% | $0.30 | $0.40 |
| 1987 | -37.02% | $0.48 | $0.30 |
| 1986 | +4.08% | $0.46 | $0.48 |
| 1985 | +5.34% | $0.44 | $0.46 |
| 1984 | +10.61% | $0.40 | $0.44 |
| 1983 | -35.38% | $0.61 | $0.40 |
| 1982 | +171.57% | $0.23 | $0.61 |
| 1981 | -32.45% | $0.33 | $0.23 |
Frequently Asked Questions: LOW
What sector is LOW in? ▼
LOW operates in the Consumer Cyclical sector, specifically in the Home Improvement Retail industry. This sector includes retail, automotive, entertainment, and other consumer discretionary businesses.
How has LOW performed historically? ▼
Over 46 years of trading history, LOW has posted gains in 32 years (70% of the time). The best year was 1982 with a +171.6% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
How can I invest in LOW? ▼
You can invest in LOW through any brokerage account that offers access to US stock exchanges. Popular options include commission-free brokers like Fidelity, Charles Schwab, or Robinhood (US), or international brokers like Interactive Brokers. You can buy individual shares or invest through ETFs that hold LOW.
Last updated: 11/1/2026