Companies
Lowe's
S&P 500Consumer Discretionary· USA

LOW

Challenger

Lowe's

$247.08

+1.12%

Open $243.84·Prev $244.35

as of 13 Apr

CHALLENGER

Power Core

Lowe's moat is a geographically entrenched national store network combined with duopoly economics that provide purchasing scale, supplier leverage, and local market density that no third competitor can replicate.

Published1 Apr 2026
UniverseS&P 500
SectorConsumer Discretionary

Direction of Movement

Lateral Consolidation With Upward Optionality From Housing Recovery

ROC 200

+6.9%

Company Profile

Lowe's Companies is the second-largest home improvement retailer, operating more than 1,750 stores across the United States. The company provides a comprehensive range of products for maintenance, repair, remodeling, and home decorating, including appliances, lumber, tools, hardware, building materials, paint, flooring, kitchens and bath fixtures, electrical supplies, and outdoor living items. Lowe's serves both do-it-yourself homeowners, representing approximately 70% of sales, and professional contractors, a segment that has grown to roughly 30% of the business. The company offers additional services such as installation, equipment rental, and contractor-focused sales programs through its Pro business. Lowe's distributes products via its extensive store network and digital channels, positioning itself as a key player in the residential and commercial home improvement market. Headquartered in Mooresville, North Carolina, and founded in 1946, Lowe's continues to expand its professional services and online capabilities to serve diverse customer segments in the home improvement sector.

Sector

Consumer Cyclical

Industry

Home Improvement Retail

Employees

167,000

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