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Home Depot vs Lowe's: comparing HD and LOW stock
12-month growth, from 100━ HD −5.2% ━ LOW −2.1%
| Metric | HD | LOW |
|---|---|---|
| Price, $ | 349.94 | 227.24 |
| Year to date | +2.4% ● | −4.9% |
| 12 months | −5.2% | −2.1% ● |
| From 52-week high | −11.4% ● | −22.1% |
| vs 200-day average | +5.0% ● | +1.2% |
| P/E | 23.6 | 18.2 |
| Dividend yield | 2.83% ● | 2.39% |
| Revenue growth, YoY | +2.5% | +8.2% ● |
| Operating income growth | −5.8% | −0.3% ● |
| Operating margin | 12.0% ● | 11.3% |
| Gross margin | 32.8% | 33.0% ● |
| Market cap | $349.1B | $127.5B |
| Next earnings | Nov 17, 2026 | Nov 18, 2026 |
● — whose figure is higher, not which is better. Data as of Nov 5, 2026.
Ratings and a detailed chart for each are in the terminal.
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Which is better to buy: Home Depot or Lowe's?
We do not advise what to buy. By the numbers: Lowe's rose more over the year (−2.1%); Home Depot is closer to its 52-week high; Home Depot has the higher operating margin; Lowe's is growing revenue faster; Lowe's has the lower P/E. How to weigh such signs is covered in «How to analyse a stock».
Can I buy both?
Yes. Many hold several companies in one industry to avoid depending on one. A broad index fund often already holds the largest US companies.
When do they report?
Home Depot — Nov 17, 2026; Lowe's — Nov 18, 2026.