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Home Depot vs Lowes Companies: how do the stocks compare?

HD and LOW side by side, in plain English. This is an explanation of the two businesses, not a recommendation to buy either one.

HDLOW
TickerHDLOW
ExchangeNYSENYSE
SectorConsumer CyclicalConsumer Cyclical
IndustryHome ImprovementHome Improvement
Sizemega caplarge cap
Market value282 billion dollars101.4 billion dollars

Home Depot (HD)

Home Depot trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker HD. It is a mega cap company in the home improvement industry, part of the consumer cyclical sector, with a market value of about 282 billion dollars.

  • How confident shoppers feel and how much they spend.
  • Interest rates, which affect big purchases.
  • Prices, costs and competition.

Lowes Companies (LOW)

Lowes Companies trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker LOW. It is a large cap company in the home improvement industry, part of the consumer cyclical sector, with a market value of about 101.4 billion dollars.

  • How confident shoppers feel and how much they spend.
  • Interest rates, which affect big purchases.
  • Prices, costs and competition.

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Common questions

What is the difference between HD and LOW?

Home Depot trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker HD. It is a mega cap company in the home improvement industry, part of the consumer cyclical sector, with a market value of about 282 billion dollars. Lowes Companies trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker LOW. It is a large cap company in the home improvement industry, part of the consumer cyclical sector, with a market value of about 101.4 billion dollars.

Which is bigger, Home Depot or Lowes Companies?

Home Depot has the larger market value, at about 282 billion dollars.

Are Home Depot and Lowes Companies in the same industry?

Yes. Both are in the home improvement industry.

Educational information, not financial advice. Figures are approximate and do not include live prices.