Lowes Companies Inc
LOW:NYSE
| Last | Change / % Change | Dividend Yield | Volume |
| 26.78 | 0.2000 0.8% | 1.7% | 9,482,873 |
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Watch for Shares of Lowe's (LOW) to Approach Resistance at $27.23
SmarTrend has detected shares of Lowe's (NYSE:LOW) have bullishly opened above the pivot of $26.66 today and have reached the first resistance level of $26.90.
We are watching for a cross of the next upside pivot targets of $27.23 and $27.80. Also, the shares are currently trading above the 50-day moving average of $25.90 and above the 200-day moving average of $23.12.
Next Resistance Level for Lowe's (LOW) is $27.13
SmarTrend has detected shares of Lowe's (NYSE:LOW) have bullishly opened above the pivot of $26.88 today and have reached the first resistance level of $27.03.
We are watching for a cross of the next upside pivot targets of $27.13 and $27.38. Also, the shares are currently trading above the 50-day moving average of $25.76 and above the 200-day moving average of $23.05.
Lowe's (LOW) Trading Near $27.44 Resistance Level
View more recent headlinesLowe's (NYSE:LOW) closed Monday's calm trading session at $26.72. In the past year, the stock has hit a 52-week low of $19.35 and 52-week high of $28.54. Lowe's stock has been showing support around $26.26 and resistance in the $27.44 range. Technical indicators for the stock are Bullish and S&P; gives LOW a neutral 3 STARS (out of 5) hold rating. For a hedged play on this stock, look at the Jul '11 $27.00 covered call for a net debit in the $25.40 area. That is also the break-even stock price for this trade. This covered call has a duration of 109 days, provides 4.94% downside protection and an assigned return rate of 6.30% for an annualized return rate of 21.09% (for comparison purposes only). A lower-cost hedged play for this stock would use a longer term call option in place of the covered call stock purchase. To use this strategy look at going long the LOW Jan '12 $20.00 call and selling the Jul '11 $27.00 call for a total debit of $5.98. The trade has a lifespan of 109 days and would provide 2.77% downside protection and an assigned return rate of 17.06% for an annualized return rate of 57% (for comparison purposes only). Lowe's has a current annual dividend yield of 1.61%.
Company Background
Lowe's Companies, Inc. (Lowe's) is a home improvement retailer. As of January 29, 2010, the Company operated 1,710 stores, consisted of 1,694 stores across 50 United States states and 16 stores in Canada. Its 1,710 stores represent approximately 193 million square feet of retail selling space. The Company serves homeowners, renters and commercial business customers. Homeowners and renters primarily consist of do-it-yourself (DIY) customers and do-it-for-me (DIFM) customers who utilize its installed sales programs, as well as others buying for personal and family use. Commercial business customers include those who work in the construction, repair/remodel, commercial and residential property management, or business maintenance professions. During the fiscal year ended January 29, 2010 (fiscal 2009), it opened 62 stores, including five Canadian stores.
Bid/Size -- / -- | Ask/Size -- / -- |
Price Open 26.70 | Previous Close 26.58 |
Day High 26.97 | Day Low 26.55 |
52wk High/Date 28.54 / 4/26/2010 | 52wk Low/Date 19.35 / 8/11/2010 |
Beta 1.00 | Market Capitalization 35B |
Shares Outstanding 1B | Volatility Avg 28.15 |
Avg Vol(10 day) 10M | P/E Ratio 18.9x |
EPS (TTM) 1.41 | Annualized Rate -- / -- |
Yield 1.7% | Dividend Announcement 3/21/2011 |
Ex-Date 4/18/2011 | Date of Record 4/20/2011 |
Payable 0.1100 - QRTR | Payable Date 5/4/2011 |
Last Trade as of 4/5/2011 4:00 PM ET | |
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LOW Lowes Companies Inc vs. Peers
| Peers | |
LOW Lowes Companies Inc | 5.4% |
| HD The Home Depot, Inc. | 5.7% |
| LL Lumber Liquidators Holdings, Inc. | 0.3% |
| TSCO Tractor Supply Company | 23.5% |
LOW Lowes Companies Inc | 1.6% |
| HD The Home Depot, Inc. | 2.7% |
| LL Lumber Liquidators Holdings, Inc. | -- |
| TSCO Tractor Supply Company | 0.5% |
LOW Lowes Companies Inc | 0.8% |
| HD The Home Depot, Inc. | 0.3% |
| LL Lumber Liquidators Holdings, Inc. | -0.1% |
| TSCO Tractor Supply Company | 1.0% |