10 Best Low Volatility Large Cap Stocks to Invest In

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5. Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (NYSE:LOW)

Market Cap:​ $131.40 billion

Beta: 0.96

Analyst Upside: 20.79%

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 75

Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (NYSE:LOW) is one of the best low volatility large cap stocks to invest in. Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (NYSE:LOW) received a rating update from Citi analyst Steven Zaccone on November 21, who assigned a Hold rating to the stock with a $250 price target.

The rating update followed the company’s release of its fiscal Q3 2025 earnings on November 19, with net earnings for the quarter reaching $1.6 billion. Diluted earnings per share was $2.88, compared to diluted EPS of $2.99 in fiscal Q3 2024.

Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (NYSE:LOW) also reported that the total sales for the quarter were $20.8 billion, up from $20.2 billion in the prior-year quarter. Similarly, comparable sales also experienced a 0.4% growth, driven primarily by double-digit growth in home services, an 11.4% online sales growth, and continued growth in Pro sales.

The company also updated its full year 2025 outlook, and now expects total sales of $86.0 billion (previously $84.5 to $85.5 billion). In addition, comparable sales are anticipated to be flat compared to the previous year.

Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (NYSE:LOW) offers home improvement products in various categories, including appliances, lawn and garden, kitchens and baths, and building materials, among others. Its portfolio includes an elaborate collection of national brand-name merchandise and its private brands.

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