Lowe's Companies Inc (NYSE:LOW) reported third-quarter adjusted earnings per share of $2.89 on revenue of $20.17 billion, both of which beat Wall Street's estimates And while the home improvement retailer also raised its outlook, it said it expects full-year sales to decline year over year, leading LOW 4.7% lower to trade at $259.02 at last glance.
Lowe's (LOW) came out with quarterly earnings of $2.89 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.82 per share. This compares to earnings of $3.06 per share a year ago.
Lowe's (LOW) reported third-quarter results Tuesday morning above analysts' expectations despite "continued softness" in big-ticket discretionary purchases.
Lowe's Companies Inc has unveiled expectation-beating results for the third quarter, driven by heightened demand in the wake of hurricanes Helene and Milton. Storm-related, professional and online sales over the three months to November offset soft demand for bigger-ticket DIY items, the home improvement retailer said Tuesday.
Sales in the quarter decline 1.4% to $20.2 billion.
Lowe's earnings beat estimates and company raises guidance despite weakness in big-ticket items
Lowe's topped third-quarter earnings and revenue estimates on Tuesday. The home improvement retailer raised its outlook, but still expects full-year sales to decline from the prior year.
Home improvement retailer Lowe's Cos forecast a slower-than-expected drop in annual comparable sales on Tuesday as a pickup in hurricane-related demand and favorable weather boosted quarterly sales, even as big-ticket spending remained strained.
Lowe's Companies, Inc. LOW will release earnings results for its third quarter, before the opening bell on Tuesday, Nov. 19.
Landon Swan with @LikeFolio points to Lowe's (LOW) Pro User growth and lower interest rates as upsides for the home improvement company. However, it could take time for those tailwinds to form for Lowe's.
Lowe's continues to face challenges in its DIY home improvement segment, a primary area of concern.
Lowe's Companies has seen significant stock growth, but recent revenue and profitability declines prompt a downgrade from 'buy' to 'hold.'. Despite strong historical performance, recent economic conditions and the sale of its Canadian business have negatively impacted Lowe's financials. Analysts predict further revenue and earnings declines for Q3 2024, reinforcing the cautious outlook.