Why Credit Suisse Downgraded Lowe’s Companies

On October 17, CNBC reported that Credit Suisse downgraded Lowe’s Companies (LOW) to “neutral” from “outperform” and also lowered its price target from $115 to $111. Credit Suisse analyst Seth Sigman stated, “Our key concern is that home prices will continue to moderate, at least temporarily, as higher rates weigh on affordability, and inventory creeps up. Of the 33 analysts that cover Lowe’s, 78.8% are favoring a “buy,” and 21.2% are favoring a “hold” rating.