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Lowe's

Orchard Supply Hardware is an American retailer of home improvement and gardening products. Headquartered in San Jose, California, Orchard Supply Hardware has dozens of locations throughout California, with expansions into Oregon and Florida.

Orchard Supply Hardware

Rona is a Canadian retailer of home improvement and construction products and services. Founded in 1939, the company operates a mixture of company-owned and franchised retailers under multiple banners, including Rona, its big box formats Rona Home & Garden and Réno-Dépôt, as well as smaller brands such as Rona Cashway, Marcil Centre de Rénovation, and Dick's Lumber. On February 3, 2016, U.S. retailer Lowe's announced that it would acquire Rona for $3.2 billion pending government approval. Lowe's plans to maintain the Rona name in mid-sized stores post-merger.

Rona

Lowe's Companies, Inc. engages in the retail sale of home improvement products. The firm offers products for maintenance, repair, remodeling, home decorating, and property maintenance. It also provides home improvement products in the following categories: appliances, seasonal & outdoor living, lumber, lawn & garden, kitchens & bath, hardware, building materials, millwork, paint, rough plumbing, tools, electrical, flooring, and décor. The company was founded in 1946 and is headquartered in Mooresville, NC.

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LOW reports Q1 earnings growth despite sales decline and discretionary weakness

Despite a decline in comparable sales, LOW's adjusted operating margin expanded, and the company remains optimistic about the future of the home improvement business. Challenges include weakness in discretionary spending, particularly in big-ticket DIY purchases, and questions about the potential duration of this weakness. However, the company sees opportunities in the Pro customer strategy and the rural stores expansion.

LOW reports Q2 earnings with declining sales but expanded margins

LOW's Q2 performance reflects a decline in comparable sales but an expansion in operating margin and strong online sales growth. The company faces challenges from cautious consumer spending and industry-specific pressures. However, LOW remains optimistic about outperforming sales outlook and sees opportunities in sustaining demand and expanding margins through strategic initiatives.

Lowe's Q3 2023: Challenges in DIY Spending, Optimism for Long-Term Growth

Lowe's Q3 2023 faced challenges in DIY spending and online sales, but saw positive performance in Pro sales comp and strategic initiatives. The company remains optimistic about the mid- to long-term outlook for the home improvement industry. Ongoing focus on productivity improvements and meeting customer demand presents opportunities for growth.

Lowe's reports mixed Q4 sales but strong earnings growth

Lowe's Q4 earnings call highlighted mixed sales performance but strong earnings growth. The company is investing in its workforce and focusing on the Pro business for future growth. Opportunities lie in leveraging industry trends and technology advancements while managing challenges like declining lumber prices and flat gross margins.

Lowe's reports Q1 earnings growth despite challenges, eyes rural expansion

Lowe's Q1 2024 earnings call highlighted a mixed performance with challenges in comparable sales offset by positive Pro sales growth. The company's focus on market share gains, productivity initiatives, and Pro segment strength drove earnings growth. Despite short-term pressures, Lowe's remains positive about the future, especially with opportunities in rural store expansion and customer segment spending.

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Consumers are putting do-it-yourself (DIY) projects on hold, which is bad news for Lowe's. The home improvement chain has slashed its full-year sales outlook, saying Tuesday (Nov. 21) that it had seen a “greater-than-expected pullback” — to the tune of 13% — in sales as homeowners held off on new DIY work.

Lowe's Cuts Sales Forecast as Consumers Decide Against DIY

Lowe's saw a "greater-than-expected pullback in DIY discretionary spending, particularly in bigger ticket categories" in the third quarter, CEO Marvin Ellison said.

Lowe's sees steeper drop in annual sales as DIY demand stumbles

Dick's Sporting Goods surged early Tuesday after reporting better-than-expected financials and updating guidance as retailers enter the holiday season.

Dick's Leads Retail Earnings Rally, Lowe's Takes A Dive Ahead Of Holiday Shopping Season

Lowe's (LOW) came out with quarterly earnings of $3.06 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $3.05 per share. This compares to earnings of $3.27 per share a year ago.

Lowe's (LOW) Beats Q3 Earnings Estimates

Lowe's Companies Inc shares fell 5% in pre-market trading after it lowered full-year guidance on the back of lower than expected DIY sales.  The Mooresville, North Carolina-based home improvement retailer now expects full year sales of around $86 billion, down from previous guidance of $87–$89 billion, with like-for-like sales seen falling by 5% compared to previous forcasts for a drop of 2%-4%.

Lowes shares fall as weak DIY sales prompt guidance cut

Lowe's Cos. Inc. shares LOW were falling more than 5% in Tuesday's premarket trading after the home-improvement company trimmed its full-year outlook and called out pressure on discretionary spending.

Lowe's sees pullback in discretionary spending, cuts earnings outlook

— Comparable Sales Decreased 7.4%; Diluted EPS of $3.06 — — Updates Full Year 2023 Outlook — MOORESVILLE, N.C. , Nov. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Lowe's Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) today reported net earnings of $1.8 billion and diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $3.06 for the quarter ended Nov. 3, 2023, compared to diluted EPS of $0.25 in the third quarter of 2022, which included a pre-tax long-lived asset impairment of $2.1 billion related to its Canadian retail business.

LOWE'S REPORTS THIRD QUARTER 2023 SALES AND EARNINGS RESULTS

The Q3 earnings cycle is winding down, with most companies already unveiling quarterly results. The cycle has primarily been better-than-expected, helping to keep sentiment in check and drive the market higher.

Lowe's Q3 Preview: Can Shares Move Higher Post-Earnings?

Lowe's (LOW) third-quarter performance will likely show the impacts of a challenging operating backdrop, including inflationary pressures and foreign currency headwinds.

Lowe's (LOW) to Come Up With Q3 Earnings: A Glimpse at Comps

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We expect the company's stock to see little movement post-third-quarter results - as its revenue and earnings are expected to almost match the consensus estimates.

How Will Lowe's Stock Trend After Increasing Only 3% This Year?

Lowe's recognizes Hixson Lumber, PrimeSource and GE Appliances as This Year's Outstanding Suppliers; Trex named Lowe's Sustainability Partner of the Year MOORESVILLE, N.C. , Nov. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Lowe's Companies, Inc. announced today it has named Hixson Lumber, GE Appliances and PrimeSource as the company's 2023 Vendor Partners of the Year.

LOWE'S ANNOUNCES 2023 VENDOR PARTNERS OF THE YEAR

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Lowe's (LOW) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.

Analysts Estimate Lowe's (LOW) to Report a Decline in Earnings: What to Look Out for

MOORESVILLE, N.C. , Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Lowe's Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) announced today that it will hold its Third Quarter 2023 Earnings Conference Call at 9 a.m.

Lowe's Companies, Inc. to Host Third Quarter 2023 Earnings Conference Call on Nov. 21

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Lowe's is a dividend king with over six decades of dividend increases and aggressive buybacks. The company has experienced significant revenue and EPS growth, driven by organic growth and cost reduction measures. Lowe's has opportunities to continue to tap into the $1 trillion home improvement market through its total home strategy and collaboration with professionals.

Lowe's Is An Attractive Addition To Your Portfolio

With mortgage rates hitting a two-decade high and putting pressure on existing home sales, Lowe's stock price has remained stagnant over the last two years. Lowe's, as a high-quality business, is well-positioned to weather sales slowdowns and is poised to thrive as mortgage rates decline, reigniting DIY home improvement and PRO projects. With elevated interest rates and prevailing uncertainty, Lowe's is currently trading at a discount of at least 20% compared to its historical averages, providing a significant margin of safety.

Lowe's: Going 'All-In' At This Valuation

Expanding upon DIY-University (DIY-U) by Lowe's, Home Repair Workshops launch at select stores nationwide with hands-on support from helpful Lowe's red vest associates MOORESVILLE, N.C. , Nov. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Lowe's today announced the debut of Home Repair Workshops, where knowledgeable Lowe's red vest associates teach customers basic home repair and maintenance DIY skills through live, interactive workshops.

Lowe's Debuts a New Way to Teach Millennials How to Make Basic Home Repairs, Helping Homeowners Build DIY Confidence and Save on Costs

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Lowe's (LOW) closed the most recent trading day at $194.58, moving +0.18% from the previous trading session.

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