Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (NYSE:LOW) is included among the 15 Blue Chip Dividend Stocks to Build a Passive Income Porfolio.
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On December 1, Stifel raised its price target on Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (NYSE:LOW) from $230 to $250, while maintaining a Hold rating on the stock. The update came after the firm revised its estimates following the company’s earnings, guidance, recent filings, and FBM acquisition. Stifel highlighted that the quarter pointed to softer demand that did not meet expectations, but noted a ‘clear bifurcation in the two reports’ as Home Depot’s weakness was much harsher, whereas Lowe’s commentary and results showed resilience.
Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (NYSE:LOW) announced its earnings for the third quarter of 2025 on November 19, posting revenue of $20.8 billion, which showed a little over 3% growth from the same period last year. The company’s commitment to shareholders remained in place, as it returned $673 million to investors through dividends. Moreover, it also invested $8.8 billion for the acquisition of FBM. For FY25, the company expects sales of $86 billion, up from its previous guidance of between $84.5 billion and $85.5 billion.
Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (NYSE:LOW)’s dividend policy makes it an appealing option because not only has the company been consistent with paying dividends, but it has also raised its payouts for 60 consecutive years, which makes it a Dividend King. The payout ratio of just 38% signals dividend safety and also supports its five-year average annual dividend growth of 16%.
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