Lowe's Hit With $12.5M Penalty Over Lead Paint Violations

Lowe's Hit With $12.5M Penalty Over Lead Paint Violations

Lowe's $12.5M fine resulted from widespread EPA lead paint violations involving poor containment, missing compliance records, and untrained contractors.

Lowe’s (LOW) Stock Outlook for 2026: Earnings Beat, Rate‑Cut Hopes and a $12.5M Fine – What It Means for Investors

Updated: December 11, 2025 Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) has had a busy stretch since late November: a solid third‑quarter earnings beat, shifting Federal Reserve expectations that lifted rate‑sensitive stocks, a flurry of analyst target moves, and a high‑profile $12.5 million federal settlement over lead‑paint violations. As of mid‑day on December 11, Lowe’s stock trades around $248 per share, giving the home‑improvement giant a market cap…