HD vs LOW: Which Is the Better Dividend Stock?
A head-to-head dividend comparison of The Home Depot, Inc. and Lowe's Companies, Inc. — yield, payout safety, growth and total return. LOW wins more categories overall.
| Metric | HD | LOW |
|---|---|---|
| Forward yield | 3.01% | 2.41% |
| Annual dividend | $9.32 | $5.00 |
| Payout ratio | 66% | 41% |
| Years of growth | 38 yr | 40 yr |
| 5-yr dividend growth | 8.9% | 16.4% |
| 5-yr total return | -2% | 9% |
| Dividend safety score | 84 (A) | 90 (A) |
| Frequency | quarterly | quarterly |
| Market cap | $309.1B | $116.4B |
| P/E ratio | 22.0 | 17.5 |
Higher yield
HD
3.01%
Safer dividend
LOW
Grade A
Faster growth
LOW
16.4%
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