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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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Yesterda, I published an article on GuruFocus reviewing Home Depot’s (NYSE:HD) first quarter results, which I thought were strong.

Lowe’s Companies’ 1st Quarter is a Home Run

MOORESVILLE, N.C., May 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Lowe's Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) today announced a 2020 commitment of more than $4.5 million to military organizations that promote workforce development, support affordable housing for veterans and provide COVID-19 relief to first...

Lowe's Continues Tradition of Honoring Our Heroes on Memorial Day, Expands Commitment to Military Families Nationwide

Lowe's: It Is Not Often We Are Floored

"To all my fellow CEOs out there running large companies: Let's do our part to help the small businesses get back up and going," Lowe's CEO Marvin Ellison said.

Lowe's funds $25 million in grants to help minority businesses reopen; CEO challenges other executives to 'do our part'

Moderna

Target

McKesson

Target, Lowe's, McKesson and Moderna were our top stock trades for Thursday. That said, here's what the charts look like now.

4 Top Stock Trades for Thursday: LOW, TGT, MRNA, MCK

Lowe's Chief Executive Marvin Ellison said its large base of DIY customers has helped the company pick up sales, even as the pandemic slowed down construction and renovation projects.

Lowe's CEO says it's had an edge during the pandemic: A large base of DIY customers

Lowe's (LOW) earnings for the home improvement retail company's first quarter of 2020 have LOW stock on the move Wednesday.
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Lowe’s Earnings: LOW Stock Dips Despite Better-Than-Expected Q1

Kohl's

Home Depot

Walmart

Retailers have seen higher demand, with online sales booming, but also higher costs related to the pandemic.

Target Sales Jump, Kohl’s Tanks: Here’s How All The Big Retailers Fared In The First Quarter

Lowe's 1Q2020 sales growth topped that of Home Depot, 11.2% compared to 7.1% for HD. But its store traffic surged, while HD's remained flat.

Lowe’s Narrows The Gap Between Its Chief Rival Home Depot And Why Its Surge Will Continue

Lowe's Companies (LOW) CEO, Marvin Ellison on Q1 2020 Results - Earnings Call Transcript

The home improvement chain finally nails digital to drive sales.

Lowe's Sees Bigger Sales Increase Than Rival Home Depot

Some investors don???t even need to wait until a future date for good news: LOW and TGT both outperformed expectations.

Markets Bounce Back, Lowe's & Target Post Q1 Beats

Lowe’s (NYSE: LOW) released its quarterly earnings report on Wednesday that posted stronger than expected earnings and revenue. The company also withdrew its full-year guidance for 2020 on rising Coronavirus uncertainty.

Lowe’s jumps 6% on stronger than expected Q1 earnings report but suspends full-year guidance

Lowe’s Companies Inc. (NYSE: LOW) released its fiscal first-quarter financial results before the markets opened on Wednesday.

Why Lowe’s Q1 Was Especially Strong

It’s a mixed picture and that’s what helps explain all this choppiness. People remain cautious because there’s no cure for the virus, but there’s hope as people get to work and states reopen.

After Disappointing Tuesday Close, Strong Earnings From Target, Lowe’s Could Come To Rescue

Lowe's (LOW) first-quarter fiscal 2020 earnings reflect gains from the strong top line and comps growth, driven by early actions to adjust store operations amid the coronavirus outbreak.

Lowe's (LOW) Q1 Earnings Beat on Robust Actions Amid Pandemic

Lowe's Cos Inc  reported its biggest rise in quarterly same-store sales in at least 15 years on Wednesday, as people spent more on tools and paint for do-it-yourself projects and home repairs during the coronanvirus lockdowns.

Lowe's sales surge as lockdowns spur home improvement spending

Lowe's (LOW) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of 37.21% and 7.76%, respectively, for the quarter ended April 2020. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?

Lowe's (LOW) Beats Q1 Earnings and Revenue Estimates

Shares of Lowe's Companies (NYSE:LOW) gained 7% in pre-market trading after the company reported better-than-expected Q1 results.

Recap: Lowe's Companies Q1 Earnings

Shares of Lowe's Companies LOW, +0.12% jumped 6.1% in premarket trading Wednesday, after the home improvement retailer reported fiscal first-quarter profit and sales rose well above expectations, and said the sales momentum has continued into May.

Lowe's stock surges after profit, sales rise well above expectations

For the first quarter ended May 1, Lowe’s reported a beat on earnings and revenue as Americans stayed at home and invested in improving their homes.

Lowe's shares soar after same-store sales surge 11.2%

MOORESVILLE, N.C., May 20, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Lowe's Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) today reported net earnings of $1.3 billion and diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $1.76 for the quarter ended May 1, 2020, compared to a net earnings of $1.0 billion and diluted EPS of $1.31 in the first...

Lowe's Reports First Quarter 2020 Sales And Earnings Results

Home Depot and Lowe's have had very different years so far. Ari Wald of Oppenheimer and Nancy Tengler of Laffer Tengler Investments place their bets.

Home Depot vs. Lowe's: Two analysts place their bets

Lowe’s Companies Inc. (NYSE: LOW) is set to share its fiscal first-quarter results on Wednesday before the opening bell.

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