Why SunTrust Robinson Humphrey Upgraded Lowe’s
On September 28, SunTrust Robinson Humphrey upgraded Lowe’s (LOW) from “hold” to “buy” and raised its price target from $110 to $138. The new price target represents a return potential of 20% from its stock price of $114.52. Barron’s reported that Keith Hughes of SunTrust Robinson said that Lowe’s stock could rise 50% if the company manages to reclaim half of the difference between its SG&A (selling, general, and administrative) expenses and Home Depot’s expenses. It seems Lowe’s problems are more internal rather than as a result of competition.