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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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Lowe's (NYSE: LOW), a home-improvement retailer, fell 4.6% on Tuesday, 19th November (to $259), as compared to a 0.4% growth in the S&P 500 index. In comparison, LOW's peer Home Depot stock (NYSE: HD) saw its stock down 0.9% to around $407 on the same day.

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Lowe's Companies NYSE: LOW price action pulled back from its October peak, providing a second-chance opportunity for investors. The opportunity is to add to positions or create new ones at a discounted price.

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Lowe's benefits from long-term tailwinds: Aging housing stock, home price appreciation, and rising disposable income, positioning it well for future growth despite near-term challenges. Q3 earnings showed a decline in sales and comp sales, with DIY market weakness and storm-related sales impacting margins, but Pro sales and online growth were strong. Lowe's raised its full-year guidance but lowered operating margin expectations, and a challenging market caused a selloff.

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MOORESVILLE, N.C. , Nov. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Lowe's Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) announced today that it will hold its 2024 Analyst and Investor Conference at 8 a.m.

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Lowe's Companies, Inc. (NYSE:LOW ) Q3 2024 Results Conference Call November 19, 2024 9:00 AM ET Company Participants Kate Pearlman - Vice President, Investor Relations & Treasurer Marvin Ellison - Chairman & Chief Executive Officer Bill Boltz - Executive Vice President, Merchandising Joe McFarland - Executive Vice President, Stores Brandon Sink - Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Peter Benedict - Baird Steven Forbes - Guggenheim Securities Simeon Gutman - Morgan Stanley Christopher Horvers - JPMorgan Eric Bosshard - Cleveland Research Karen Short - Melius Research Seth Sigman - Barclays Chuck Grom - Gordon Haskett Operator Good morning, everyone. Welcome to Lowe's Companies Third Quarter 2024 Earnings Conference Call.

Lowe's Companies, Inc. (LOW) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript

Lowe's comparable sales for the third quarter fall 1.1%, showing an improvement from the 5.1% decline recorded in the preceding quarter.

Lowe's Q3 Earnings Beat, Comps Decline, FY24 Outlook Revised

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.

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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) Beats Q3 Earnings and Revenue Estimates

Lowe's (LOW) reported third-quarter results Tuesday morning above analysts' expectations despite "continued softness" in big-ticket discretionary purchases.

Lowe's Sales, Profit Top Estimates Despite Continued 'Big Ticket' Softness

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.

Lowe's tops expectations after hurricanes drive home retail demand

Sales in the quarter decline 1.4% to $20.2 billion.

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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.

Lowe's beats on earnings and hikes guidance, but still expects sales to fall this 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 raises annual same-store sales forecast on storm recovery spending boost

— Diluted EPS of $2.99; Adjusted Diluted EPS1 of $2.89 — — Comparable Sales Decreased 1.1% — — Updates Full Year 2024 Outlook — MOORESVILLE, N.C. , Nov. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Lowe's Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) today reported net earnings of $1.7 billion and diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $2.99 for the quarter ended Nov. 1, 2024, compared to diluted EPS of $3.06 in the third quarter of 2023.

LOWE'S REPORTS THIRD QUARTER 2024 SALES AND EARNINGS RESULTS

Lowe's Companies, Inc. LOW will release earnings results for its third quarter, before the opening bell on Tuesday, Nov. 19.

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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.

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