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Lowe's Companies, Inc. (LOW) Yield on Cost (YOC): 2.23%

The yield on cost (YOC) for Lowe's Companies, Inc. (LOW) is 2.23%.

LOW Yield on Cost (YOC) Metrics

YIELD ON COST (YOC)

2.23%

Forward Yield on Cost Projections

If you buy LOW today at the current stock price of $215.18 with a yield of 2.23% and dividends continue to grow at the historical rate (15.9% CAGR), your YOC would be:

Current Yield

2.23%

YOC in 3 Years

3.74%

YOC in 5 Years

5.29%

YOC in 10 Years

12.54%

Interactive Yield on Cost Calculator

Project custom investment returns for Lowe's Companies, Inc. (LOW) based on your custom cost basis.

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Customize parameters to project your custom Yield on Cost.
$215.18
$4.80
15.88%
15 Years

Starting Yield

2.23%

Ending YOC

20.35%

Year 15 Dividend

$43.79

Cum. Dividends Recd.

$284.51

Yield on Cost Progression Graph
Detailed Projections Ledger
Year-by-year table outlining compounding dividend returns on your purchase cost basis.
YearProjected Div. / ShareYoY Dividend HikeYield on Cost (YOC)Total Dividends Recd.
Initial$4.802.23%$0.00
Year 1$5.56+15.88%2.58%$5.56
Year 2$6.45+15.88%3.00%$12.01
Year 3$7.47+15.88%3.47%$19.48
Year 4$8.66+15.88%4.02%$28.13
Year 5$10.03+15.88%4.66%$38.16
Year 6$11.62+15.88%5.40%$49.78
Year 7$13.47+15.88%6.26%$63.25
Year 8$15.61+15.88%7.25%$78.86
Year 9$18.08+15.88%8.40%$96.94
Year 10$20.96+15.88%9.74%$117.90
Year 11$24.28+15.88%11.29%$142.19
Year 12$28.14+15.88%13.08%$170.33
Year 13$32.61+15.88%15.15%$202.94
Year 14$37.79+15.88%17.56%$240.72
Year 15$43.79+15.88%20.35%$284.51

Yield on Cost (YOC) Formula

Formula: Yield on Cost = Annual Dividend / Original Purchase Price × 100

Inputs shown in the projection:

  • Original purchase price.
  • Annual dividend per share at the starting point.
  • Assumed annual dividend growth rate.
  • Projected annual dividend divided by original purchase price.

Note: Forward projections assume dividends continue to grow at the designated growth rate. Actual dividend payments are declared by corporate boards and are subject to change.

Lowe's Companies, Inc. Yield on Cost (YOC) Formula & Definition

Yield on Cost shows the dividend yield based on your original purchase price. As dividends grow, your YOC increases even if the market yield stays the same.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

Lowe's Companies, Inc. Yield on Cost (YOC) FAQ

What is the yield on cost (YOC) for Lowe's Companies, Inc. (LOW)?
The yield on cost (YOC) for LOW stock is 2.23%.

About Lowe's Companies, Inc.

Lowe's Companies, Inc., together with its various subsidiary entities, operates as a prominent home improvement retailer serving both the United States and international markets. The company supplies a broad spectrum of items essential for construction, upkeep, renovations, and interior design projects. Its comprehensive product line encompasses major appliances, seasonal and outdoor living essentials, lawn and garden tools, timber, kitchen and bathroom fixtures, power tools, paints, custom millwork, general hardware, flooring options, plumbing components, building materials, decorative accents, lighting solutions, and electrical supplies. In addition to merchandise, Lowe's facilitates installation services through independent contractors across numerous product categories, offers extended protection plans, and provides repair services covering both warranty and post-warranty issues. The company markets its inventory, comprising both well-known national brands and proprietary private-label items, to a diverse clientele including individual homeowners, tenants, and trade professionals. As of January 28, 2022, Lowe's operated 1,971 retail locations dedicated to home improvement and hardware. Products are also accessible via its e-commerce platforms, Lowes.com and Lowesforpros.com, and through its mobile applications. Established in 1921, Lowe's Companies, Inc. maintains its headquarters in Mooresville, North Carolina.

Mooresville, NC
300,000 employees
Consumer Cyclical / Home Improvement
Sector
Consumer Cyclical
Industry
Home Improvement
CEO
Marvin R. Ellison