LOW monthly performance report
Explore LOW's monthly returns, drawdown, and seasonality trends — updated every month.
LOW monthly report
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Key takeaways
- Lowe's (LOW) closed September 2026 at $194.10, down 5.18% for the month and −28.25% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, LOW is −19.51%, underperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +10.58% YTD.
- The stock is trading −17.63% versus its 200-day moving average ($235.65), a cautious technical signal.
- Over the past three years, LOW has underperformed the S&P 500 by −81.85%, with a relative strength index reading of 52.5.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 43.6% — 17 positive months versus 22 negative months.
Lowe's ended September 2026 at $194.10, posting a monthly return of −5.18%. The S&P 500 returned −1.69% over the same window, leaving relative performance at −3.48%.
The current quarter stands at −11.97% (Q3 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains soft: price is −17.63% versus the 200-day moving average ($235.65).
Year-to-date, LOW is −19.51% against SPY +10.58%, a gap of −30.09%. The stock is currently −33.77% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −32.46%.
| Period | LOW | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | −0.26% | −0.44% | +0.18% |
| 1 Week | −2.27% | −1.10% | −1.17% |
| 1 Month | −5.18% | −1.69% | −3.48% |
| 3 Months | −12.19% | −0.10% | −12.09% |
| 6 Months | −22.70% | +13.21% | −35.91% |
| YTD | −19.51% | +10.58% | −30.09% |
| 12 Months | −28.25% | +14.25% | −42.50% |
| 3 Years | −11.78% | +70.07% | −81.85% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Aug 2025 | +15.43% |
| #2 | Feb 2024 | +13.08% |
| #3 | Dec 2023 | +11.93% |
| #4 | Jul 2024 | +11.36% |
| #5 | Jan 2026 | +10.74% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Mar 2026 | −10.69% |
| #2 | Apr 2024 | −10.50% |
| #3 | May 2026 | −10.23% |
| #4 | Sep 2023 | −9.82% |
| #5 | Dec 2024 | −9.41% |
| Quarter | Return |
|---|---|
| Q2 2025 | −4.87% |
| Q3 2025 | +13.27% |
| Q4 2025 | −4.04% |
| Q1 2026 | −2.02% |
| Q2 2026 | −6.68% |
| Q3 2026 (QTD) | −11.97% |
| Year | Return |
|---|---|
| 2023 | +11.70% |
| 2024 | +10.90% |
| 2025 | −2.29% |
| 2026 | −19.51% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $293.06 (2026-02-12) |
| 52-Week Low | $193.35 (2026-09-16) |
| Current Price | $194.10 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | $235.65 |
| Price vs 200DMA | −17.63% |
| 3-Year Maximum Drawdown | −32.46% (2026-09-16) |
| Current Drawdown from 52W High | −33.77% |
| RS metric | Value |
|---|---|
| RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100) | 52.5 |
| 3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500 | −81.85% |
| RS Peak | 101.8 (Mar 2024) |
| RS Trough | 52.4 (Sep 2026) |
| Status | Underperforming Benchmark |
Frequently asked questions
What was LOW's return for this report period?
LOW returned −5.18% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-09-16.
Has LOW outperformed SPY year to date?
YTD LOW: −19.51% vs SPY: +10.58%.
What is LOW's 12-month return?
−28.25% over the trailing 12 months.
Is LOW above or below its 200-day moving average?
Price is −17.63% versus 200DMA ($235.65).
What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?
−32.46% on 2026-09-16.