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Lowe’s Companies (NYSE:LOW) shares snapped six straight sessions of gains, as the stock was down 1.2% at $225.92 on Thursday.
The home improvement retailer added 5.5% in the preceding six sessions. The stock has lost 7.4% so far this year, compared to an 8% rise in the broader S&P 500 Index.
LOW is up 3% over the past one month.
“Shareholder returns are strong via buybacks and growing dividends, while leverage remains manageable and the risk/reward profile is attractive for LOW,” pointed out a Seeking Alpha analysis.
Looking at Seeking Alpha’s Quant Rating, LOW has a Hold rating with a score of 3 out of 5. The company received A+ in the prospect of profitability, D+ in momentum, while it got D growth factor.
Turning to the Wall Street community, 21 analysts gave LOW a Buy and above rating. 13 analysts have given the stock a Hold recommendation, while two recommended Sell or lower.
Seeking Alpha analysts are positive and see the stock as a Buy.
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