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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.

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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.

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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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Shares of Lowe's Companies Inc. NYSE: LOW stock are up over 3% in early trading after the home improvement retailer posted mixed earning results. On the earnings call, management noted that consumers taking on small projects helped offset the macro headwinds, causing them to hold off on larger projects.

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Lowe's (LOW) reports lower sales year over year for second-quarter fiscal 2023 due to weak comparable sales.

Lowe's (LOW) Q2 Earnings Beat Estimates, Sales Fall Y/Y

Lowe's (LOW), one of America's biggest home improvement retailers, said profit and sales fell less than expected in the quarter ended Aug. 4 as growth online and by home professionals helped offset a decline in spending on discretionary do-it-yourself (DIY) projects.

Lowe's Beats Earnings Estimates as Sales Fall Less Than Expected on Online Growth

Online shoppers and home improvement professionals helped drive a seasonal recovery.

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Lowe's Companies, Inc. (NYSE:LOW ) Q2 2023 Earnings Conference Call August 22, 2023 9:00 AM ET Company Participants Kate Pearlman - VP, IR Marvin R. Ellison - Chairman and CEO William P.

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Macy's said US consumers have less cash to spend, and are choosing experiences over products. Lowe's said homeowners are doing well, but fewer are taking on projects themselves.

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Lowe's Companies Inc (NYSE:LOW) announced better-than-expected second-quarter profits of $4.56 per share before the bell this morning, though revenue of $24.96 billion just barely missed estimates.

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Lowe's (LOW) came out with quarterly earnings of $4.56 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $4.49 per share. This compares to earnings of $4.67 per share a year ago.

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Lowe's (NYSE: LOW) published Q2 results that were better than what analysts were expecting, pushing its stock sharply higher in the pre-market. Total sales dropped slightly to $26 billion while its net earnings came in at $2.7 billion.

Lowe's earnings beat estimates as recovery takes shape

Lowe's Companies, Inc. (NYSE:LOW) stock started Tuesday on the front foot as it announced robust second-quarter results that were better than market consensus had feared. Revenue was down 9.2% from the same quarter last year, but, at US$24.96 billion was a sliver beneath Wall Street forecasts of US$25 billion, though earnings marked at US$4.56 per share was comfortably better than the predicted US$4.50.

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Lowe's Cos. Inc. LOW, -0.80% saw comparable sales decline in the latest quarter, but not by as much as analysts were expecting.

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— Comparable Sales Decreased 1.6%; Diluted EPS of $4.56— — Affirms Full Year 2023 Outlook — MOORESVILLE, N.C. , Aug. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Lowe's Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) today reported net earnings of $2.7 billion and diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $4.56 for the quarter ended Aug. 4, 2023, compared to diluted EPS of $4.67 in the second quarter of 2022.

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