HD vs LOW: which stock is the better buy?
The Home Depot, Inc. and Lowe's Companies, Inc., graded by the same fixed-weight model from live fundamentals — composite score, 12-month forecast, valuation, growth and margins, side by side. As of July 6, 2026.
On today’s numbers, Lowe's Companies, Inc. grades higher — 64/100 vs 58/100. Tap either card for the full factor breakdown.
Metric by metric
| Metric | HD | LOW |
|---|---|---|
| TradersQuant Score | 58/100 | 64/100 ✓ |
| Price | $357.90 | $227.50 |
| 12-mo base forecast | $347.34 | $242.59 |
| Implied upside | -3.0% | +6.6% ✓ |
| Bull / bear range | $422.30 / $300.42 | $289.34 / $218.43 |
| P/E | 25.3 | 19.2 ✓ |
| Forward P/E | — | — |
| Revenue growth (YoY) | +3.2% ✓ | +3.1% |
| Gross margin | 33.1% | 33.8% ✓ |
| Market cap | $356.9B | $127.6B |
| Sector | Consumer Cyclical | Consumer Cyclical |
✓ marks the stronger reading per metric (lower is better for P/E). Figures refresh continuously; research, not financial advice.
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HD vs LOW — FAQ (2026)
Is HD or LOW the better buy right now?
On the live TradersQuant composite score, Lowe's Companies, Inc. (LOW) currently grades higher at 64/100 versus 58/100 for HD. The score weighs valuation, growth, earnings quality, momentum, the macro regime, sentiment and balance-sheet risk — open each stock's page for the full breakdown. Research, not financial advice.
Which has more 12-month upside, HD or LOW?
TradersQuant's 12-month base-case forecast currently implies -3.0% for HD and +6.6% for LOW. Both forecasts are three-scenario models (bull/base/bear) refreshed continuously and graded on our public track record.
How is this HD vs LOW comparison calculated?
Both stocks are scored by the same fixed-weight model — 20% valuation, 20% growth, 15% earnings quality, 15% momentum, 10% macro regime fit, 10% analyst sentiment, 10% balance-sheet risk — from live fundamentals and prices. No hand-picking: the same arithmetic runs on every stock we cover, and our systematic calls are graded in public against the S&P 500.