Analyst Jonathan Matuszewski of Jefferies maintained a Buy rating on Lowe’s (LOW – Research Report), retaining the price target of $316.00.
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Jonathan Matuszewski’s rating is based on several key observations from the latest retail performance metrics. The analyst noted that Ace Hardware’s recent quarter showed a significant improvement in comparable sales, marking the strongest growth in eight quarters. This performance is indicative of broader trends that are likely to impact Lowe’s positively, given the high correlation in sales patterns between the two companies.
Furthermore, Matuszewski anticipates that Lowe’s will benefit from potentially colder weather conditions, which could enhance sales in winter-related goods. This expectation, combined with the analysis of current market trends and comparable sales data, leads to the conclusion that the market might be underestimating Lowe’s growth potential, justifying a Buy rating for the stock.
Matuszewski covers the Consumer Cyclical sector, focusing on stocks such as Lowe’s, Best Buy Co, and Williams-Sonoma. According to TipRanks, Matuszewski has an average return of 6.1% and a 52.91% success rate on recommended stocks.
In another report released yesterday, Wells Fargo also maintained a Buy rating on the stock with a $295.00 price target.