Lowes Cos: (NYSE: LOW)

$42.45

0.07 (0.17%)

Volume 10,750,791

May 21 04:01 PM ET

Zacks Rank: 3-Hold

Zacks Rank	Definition	Annualized Return
#1	Strong Buy	26.6%
#2	Buy	18.71%
#3	Hold	10.12%
#4	Sell	4.32%
#5	Strong Sell	2.16%
S&P	500	9.93%

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            Stock Activity
        
		Day Low - High
		42.18 - 43.40
	
		52wk Low - High
		24.76 - 43.55
	
		Previous Close
		42.38
	
		Avg. Volume
		7,644,203
	
		Industry
		BLDG PRD-RT/WHL
	
		Market Cap
		46.21 B
	
		Div - Yield
		0.64 - 1.51
	
		Beta
		1.09
	
		PE (Forward)
		20.36
	
		Current Year Est.
		2.08
	
		Quarterly Earnings ESP 
		0.00%
	
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                                                                        Definition
                                                                        Annualized Return
                                                                    
                                                                        #1
                                                                        Strong Buy
                                                                        26.6%
                                                                    
                                                                        #2
                                                                        Buy
                                                                        18.71%
                                                                    
                                                                        #3
                                                                        Hold
                                                                        10.12%
                                                                    
                                                                        #4
                                                                        Sell
                                                                        4.32%
                                                                    
                                                                        #5
                                                                        Strong Sell
                                                                        2.16%
                                                                    
                                                                        S&P
                                                                        500
                                                                        9.93%
                                                                    
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                Key Earnings Data
            
                            PE (Forward)
                            20.36
                        
                            PEG Ratio
                            1.54
                        
                            Current Year Est.
                            2.08
                        
                            Current Quarter Estimate
                            0.51
                        
                            Most Accurate Estimate
                            0.51
                        
                            Earnings ESP 
                            0.00%
                        
                            Next Earnings Report Date
                            05-22-2013
                        
                            EPS Last Year
                            1.74
                        
                            Expected Earnings Growth
                            13.25%
                        
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            Company Description
        
Lowe's Companies Inc. is a retailer of home improvement products in the world, with specific emphasis on retail do-it-yourself and commercial business customers.  Lowe's specializes in offering products and services for home improvement, home decor, home maintenance, home repair and remodeling and maintenance of commercial buildings.  Lowe's principal customer groups are do-it-yourself retail customers and commercial business customers.   
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Earnings Estimates

	Current Qtr (04/2013)	Next Qtr (07/2013)	Current Year (01/2014)	Next Year (01/2015)
Average Estimate	0.51	0.78	2.08	2.54
Number of Estimates	13	12	16	14
Low Estimate	0.47	0.76	2.02	2.38
High Estimate	0.54	0.82	2.15	NA
Year Ago EPS	0.43	0.65	1.75	2.08
EPS Growth	18.07%	20.38%	18.96%	22.14%

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EPS Growth for LOW

Industry Analysis

Name	Symbol	Previous Close
LOWES COS	LOW	42.45
LUMBER LIQUIDAT	LL	89.05
BUILDERS FIRSTS	BLDR	6.92
HOME DEPOT	HD	78.71
BEACON ROOFING	BECN	39.86
TILE SHOP HLDGS	TTS	25.26
FASTENAL	FAST	51.74
TRAVIS PERKINS	TVPKF	22.80

Sector:Retail-Wholesale>> Industry:BLDG PRD-RT/WHL

COMPARE TICKER vs. Its Peers

Zacks Commentary

Will Lowe's Earnings Beat Estimate?

May 21, 2013

The Fed in Focus This Week

May 20, 2013

Sweeping Up the Last of Q1 Earnings

May, 17 2013 00:00

Valspar's Earnings Tops, Hits New 52-week High

May 15, 2013

Valspar Expands Pro Paint Program

Apr 05, 2013

Lowe's Stays Neutral

Mar 26, 2013

Strong Buy on Lumber Liquidators

Mar 25, 2013

Are Housing Stocks Overpriced?

Mar 25, 2013

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Financials

EPS TTM	1.74
Sales	50,521
Net Income	1,958
Price/Earnings	24.36
Price/Book	3.44
Price/Cash Flow	13.06
Price/Sales	0.91

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News

A Peek Into The Market Before The Trading Starts - Benzinga

May 22, 2013

Benzinga Market Primer: Wednesday, May 22 - Benzinga

May 22, 2013

Earnings Scheduled For May 22, 2013 - Benzinga

May 22, 2013

Lowe's Reaffirms - Earningswhispers Earnings Guidance

May 22, 2013

Lowe's Reports First Quarter Sales and Earnings Results - Businesswire

May 22, 2013

Morning Briefing: 10 Things You Should Know - TheStreet.com

May 22, 2013

Stocks To Watch For May 22, 2013 - Benzinga

May 22, 2013

Stocks to Watch: Saks, Lowe`s, Sony - TheStreet.com

May 22, 2013

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Broker Recommendations

Current ABR	2.28
ABR (Last Week)	2.17
# of recs in ABR	20
Average Target Price	40.38
Industry Rank by ABR	42 out of 265
Rank in Industry	4 out of 8

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Day Low - High	42.18 - 43.40
52wk Low - High	24.76 - 43.55
Previous Close	42.38
Avg. Volume	7,644,203
Industry	BLDG PRD-RT/WHL
Market Cap	46.21 B
Div - Yield	0.64 - 1.51
Beta	1.09
PE (Forward)	20.36
Current Year Est.	2.08
Quarterly Earnings ESP	0.00%

PE (Forward)	20.36
PEG Ratio	1.54
Current Year Est.	2.08
Current Quarter Estimate	0.51
Most Accurate Estimate	0.51
Earnings ESP	0.00%
Next Earnings Report Date	05-22-2013
EPS Last Year	1.74
Expected Earnings Growth	13.25%

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Lowes Cos: (NYSE: LOW)

$42.45

0.07 (0.17%)

Volume 10,750,791

May 21 04:01 PM ET

Stock Activity

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Sector:Retail-Wholesale>> Industry:BLDG PRD-RT/WHL

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Financials

News

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