Home Depot or Lowe’s: 1 Has Raised Its Dividend for 50+ Years. The Other Pays More Now
Home improvement may not be the flashiest corner of the stock market, but it is one of the most practical. Homes always need repairs, upgrades, and maintenance, which gives this industry a kind of steady demand that investors can understand. And when it comes to this space, two n
Home improvement may not be the flashiest corner of the stock market, but it is one of the most practical. Homes always need repairs, upgrades, and maintenance, which gives this industry a kind of steady demand that investors can understand. And when it comes to this space, two names usually stand out: Home Depot and Lowe's.
Both companies serve homeowners, the DIY types like myself, and professional contractors, but their stocks do not tell the exact same story.
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So, which is the better dividend stock today: Home Depot or Lowe's?
Home Depot is a home improvement retailer selling do-it-yourself (DIY) and professional supplies, tools, and materials for repairs and renovations. Its market spans everyday homeowners and professional contractors, making it one of the biggest names in home improvement.
HD stock has traded between $289 and $427 over the past 52 weeks, and at the time of publication, it trades near the lower end of that range. Actually, with a market cap just north of $300 Billion, the stock is down around 5% year-to-date.
