Lowe's (LOW, $96.82) Is Closing 51 Stores In North America, To Better Compete With Other Retailers
In yet another sign of retail struggle, Lowe's Companies, Inc. is shuttering 20 underperforming stores in the U.S and 31 in Canada.
The home improvement chain will be completing the latest store closures before February 1, 2019, while trying to shift workers to other locations to help them still remain employed within the company if they choose to. Previously this year, Lowe’s announced plans to close down all of its 99 Orchard Supply Hardware stores by end of the fiscal year, while also promising to give affected employees priority should they apply for other openings at the company and also to provide them job placement assistance and severance. The company had lowered expectations on sales and profit for the year.
Its rival Home Depot, reportedly, has been giving tough competition, thereby further propelling Lowe’s tapering off of stores and inventories.
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LOW in downward trend: 10-day moving average moved below 50-day moving average on August 28, 2026
The 10-day moving average for LOW crossed bearishly below the 50-day moving average on August 28, 2026. This indicates that the trend has shifted lower and could be considered a sell signal. In 12 of 16 past instances when the 10-day crossed below the 50-day, the stock continued to move higher over the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are 75%.
Technical Analysis (Indicators)
Bearish Trend Analysis
The Momentum Indicator moved below the 0 level on August 20, 2026. You may want to consider selling the stock, shorting the stock, or exploring put options on LOW as a result. In 45 of 81 cases where the Momentum Indicator fell below 0, the stock fell further within the subsequent month. The odds of a continued downward trend are 56%.
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence Histogram (MACD) for LOW turned negative on August 21, 2026. This could be a sign that the stock is set to turn lower in the coming weeks. Traders may want to sell the stock or buy put options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 47 similar instances when the indicator turned negative. In 27 of the 47 cases the stock turned lower in the days that followed. This puts the odds of success at 57%.
LOW moved below its 50-day moving average on August 25, 2026 date and that indicates a change from an upward trend to a downward trend.
Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where LOW declined for three days, the price rose further in 50 of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are 60%.
Bullish Trend Analysis
The RSI Indicator demonstrates that the ticker has stayed in the oversold zone for 1 day, which means it's wise to expect a price bounce in the near future.
The Stochastic Oscillator shows that the ticker has stayed in the oversold zone for 12 days. The price of this ticker is presumed to bounce back soon, since the longer the ticker stays in the oversold zone, the more promptly an upward trend is expected.
Following a +2.31% 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where LOW advanced for three days, in 193 of 330 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are 58%.
LOW may jump back above the lower band and head toward the middle band. Traders may consider buying the stock or exploring call options.
The Aroon Indicator entered an Uptrend today. In 133 of 255 cases where LOW Aroon's Indicator entered an Uptrend, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued Uptrend are 52%.
Fundamental Analysis (Ratings)
The Tickeron Valuation Rating of 5 (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is seriously undervalued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: P/B Ratio (0.000) is normal, around the industry mean (5.577). P/E Ratio (16.637) is within average values for comparable stocks, (16.504). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (1.330) is also within normal values, averaging (1.271). Dividend Yield (0.025) settles around the average of (0.034) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (1.219) is also within normal values, averaging (0.956).
The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is 6 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating very strong sales and a profitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.
The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is 63 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating steady price growth. LOW’s price grows at a higher rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is 73 (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to worse than average earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is 81 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating that the returns do not compensate for the risks. LOW’s unstable profits reported over time resulted in significant Drawdowns within these last five years. A stable profit reduces stock drawdown and volatility. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 92, placing this stock better than average.
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