As trading unfolded recently, Lowe’s Companies Inc (Symbol: LOW) saw its shares leapfrog over the average analyst 12-month target price of $237.25, settling at $238.80/share. When a stock attains a target set by an analyst, the expert typically encounters two choices: downgrade based on valuation or recalibrate the target to a loftier mark. Their response might also hinge on fundamental business advancements propelling the stock price upward — if the company’s prospects are brightening, perhaps it’s time to readjust that target price upward.
In the sphere of Lowe’s Companies Inc, a total of 24 different analyst targets within the Zacks coverage universe play a role in shaping that average figure. However, one must not forget that the average is merely a numerical mean. Within this spectrum, there are analysts who espouse lower targets than the average, with one eyeing a price of $190.00. On the flip side, there’s also an analyst who envisages a lofty target of $289.00. Noteworthy is the standard deviation of $21.474.
Delving into the average LOW price target holds merit precisely as it taps into the concept of a “wisdom of crowds” endeavor. Here, all individual assessments culminate in the ultimate number, juxtaposed against what a solitary expert perceives. Therefore, with LOW surpassing the average target price of $237.25/share, investors in this company receive a clear indication to devote fresh time toward evaluating the company and pondering whether $237.25 merely serves as an interim milestone on the journey to a yet higher target, or if the valuation has reached a stretch where it’s prudent to contemplate taking some profits off the table. Presented below is a tableau outlining the current sentiments of analysts covering Lowe’s Companies Inc:
| Recent LOW Analyst Ratings Breakdown | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| » | Current | 1 Month Ago | 2 Month Ago | 3 Month Ago |
| Strong buy ratings: | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 |
| Buy ratings: | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Hold ratings: | 12 | 13 | 12 | 11 |
| Sell ratings: | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Strong sell ratings: | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Average rating: | 1.91 | 1.98 | 1.91 | 1.83 |
The mean rating depicted in the final row of the above chart spans from 1 to 5, where 1 denotes Strong Buy and 5 indicates Strong Sell. This piece derives its data from Zacks Investment Research via Quandl.com. Obtain the most recent Zacks research report on LOW — FREE.
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