LOW monthly performance report
Monthly LOW research: returns, drawdown, relative strength, seasonality, and key stats.
LOW monthly report
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Key takeaways
- Lowe's (LOW) closed August 2026 at $219.94, up 5.84% for the month and −7.38% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, LOW is −8.80%, underperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +12.89% YTD.
- The stock is trading −8.21% versus its 200-day moving average ($239.61), a cautious technical signal.
- Over the past three years, LOW has underperformed the S&P 500 by −73.71%, with a relative strength index reading of 57.7.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 51.3% — 20 positive months versus 19 negative months.
Lowe's ended August 2026 at $219.94, posting a monthly return of +5.84%. The S&P 500 returned +3.05% over the same window, leaving relative performance at +2.79%.
The current quarter stands at −3.10% (Q3 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains soft: price is −8.21% versus the 200-day moving average ($239.61).
Year-to-date, LOW is −8.80% against SPY +12.89%, a gap of −21.68%. The stock is currently −24.95% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −29.74%.
| Period | LOW | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | +0.85% | −0.20% | +1.05% |
| 1 Week | +0.78% | +3.90% | −3.13% |
| 1 Month | +5.84% | +3.05% | +2.79% |
| 3 Months | −7.89% | +7.11% | −15.01% |
| 6 Months |