Lowe’s Companies Stock In Downward Spiral: -8.7% Loss After 9-Day Losing Streak
Lowe’s Companies (LOW) stock hit day 9 of a continuous streak of days with losses, with cumulative losses over this period amounting to a -8.7% return. The company has lost about $11 Bil in value over the last 9 days, with its current market capitalization at about $131 Bil. The stock remains 3.5% below its value at the end of 2024. This compares with year-to-date returns of 14.5% for the S&P 500.
LOW operates as a home improvement retailer offering national and private brand products to homeowners, renters, and professionals through nearly 2,000 stores in the U.S. and internationally. Is this drop a warning sign or a setup for rebound? Deep dive with Buy or Sell LOW.
LOW stock has fallen meaningfully recently and we currently find it unattractive. This may feel like a caution, and there is significant risk in relying on a single stock. However, there is a huge value to a broader diversified approach we take with Trefis High Quality Portfolio. Separately, consider what could long-term performance for your portfolio be if you combined 10% commodities, 10% gold, and 2% crypto with equities.
Comparing LOW Stock Returns With The S&P 500
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The following table summarizes the return for LOW stock vs. the S&P 500 index over different periods, including the current streak:
| Return Period | LOW | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 1D | -1.2% | -0.3% |
| 9D (Current Streak) | -8.7% | 1.4% |
| 1M (21D) | -12.0% | 3.1% |
| 3M (63D) | 5.3% | 7.6% |
| YTD 2025 | -3.5% | 14.5% |
| 2024 | 13.0% | 23.3% |
| 2023 | 14.0% | 24.2% |
| 2022 | -21.5% | -19.4% |
What is the point? Sustained weakness can be more than noise. It often signals shifting sentiment or deeper concerns. A multi-day losing streak may warn of further downside, or present an opportunity to buy if fundamentals are intact. Take a look at what history tells you about whether past dips like this have been buying opportunities or traps: LOW Dip Buyer Analysis.
Gains and Losses Streaks: S&P 500 Constituents
There are currently 33 S&P constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive gains and 104 constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive losses.
| Consecutive Days | # of Gainers | # of Losers |
|---|---|---|
| 3D | 17 | 44 |
| 4D | 10 | 34 |
| 5D | 2 | 16 |
| 6D | 3 | 5 |
| 7D or more | 1 | 5 |
| Total >=3 D | 33 | 104 |
Key Financials for Lowe’s Companies (LOW)
Last 2 Fiscal Years:
| Metric | FY2024 | FY2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $86.4 Bil | $83.7 Bil |
| Operating Income | $11.6 Bil | $10.5 Bil |
| Net Income | $7.7 Bil | $7.0 Bil |
Last 2 Fiscal Quarters:
| Metric | 2026 FQ1 | 2026 FQ2 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $20.9 Bil | $24.0 Bil |
| Operating Income | $2.5 Bil | $3.5 Bil |
| Net Income | $1.6 Bil | $2.4 Bil |
The losing streak LOW stock is currently on doesn’t inspire much confidence among investors. In contrast, Trefis High Quality (HQ) Portfolio, with a collection of 30 stocks, has a track record of comfortably outperforming its benchmark that includes all 3 – the S&P 500, S&P mid-cap, and Russell 2000 indices. Why is that? As a group, HQ Portfolio stocks provided better returns with less risk versus the benchmark index; less of a roller-coaster ride, as evident in HQ Portfolio performance metrics.