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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.

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 Cos. (LOW) is set to report third-quarter results Tuesday morning, with analysts expecting lower revenue than the same time last year despite a potential sales boost from recent hurricanes.

What Analysts Think of Lowe's Stock Ahead of Earnings

MOORESVILLE, N.C. , Nov. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The board of directors of Lowe's Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) has declared a quarterly cash dividend of one dollar and 15 cents ($1.15) per share, payable Feb. 5, 2025, to shareholders of record as of Jan. 22, 2025.

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Lowe's will provide millions of dollars in funds to small businesses in its home state of North Carolina that are struggling to recover in the wake of Hurricane Helene.

Lowe's to give $2.5M to small businesses hammered by Hurricane Helene

Technological investments, e-commerce growth and the recent interest rate cuts by the central bank are expected to strengthen the growth prospects of the Building Products - Retail industry. HD, LOW, FAST, BECN and TGLS appear well-positioned for growth.

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Besides Wall Street's top -and-bottom-line estimates for Lowe's (LOW), review projections for some of its key metrics to gain a deeper understanding of how the company might have fared during the quarter ended October 2024.

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Company to support small businesses and local business development organizations to expedite funding and accelerate economic recovery after Hurricane Helene MOORESVILLE, N.C. , Nov. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- As Lowe's continues to address the urgent and evolving community needs in the wake of Hurricane Helene, the company today launched the Lowe's Western North Carolina Small Business Recovery Fund.

Lowe's Launches $2.5 Million Western North Carolina Small Business Recovery Fund

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Though corporate earnings will start to dwindle next week, there are still several big-name retailers scheduled to report following this Friday's retail sales data.

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Lowe's (LOW) possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.

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MOORESVILLE, N.C. , Nov. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Lowe's Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) announced today that it will hold its Third Quarter 2024 Earnings Conference Call at 9 a.m.

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Lowe's (LOW) closed the most recent trading day at $274.51, moving +1.26% from the previous trading session.

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Lowe's (LOW) has an impressive earnings surprise history and currently possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely beat in its next quarterly report.

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Lowe's (LOW) closed at $264.98 in the latest trading session, marking a +1.16% move from the prior day.

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The Lowe's Digital Home Platform, announced by the home improvement retailer Monday (Nov. 4), gives members of the MyLowe's Rewards program access to free, personalized information about products in their homes. This includes warranties and manuals, maintenance recommendations and how-to content, and recommended subscriptions and replacement parts.

Lowe's Targets Subscribers With Personalized Home Repair Support

MyLowe's Rewards members now get free access to maintenance and care support for their home appliances MOORESVILLE, N.C. , Nov. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Lowe's is helping homeowners manage their homes in a whole new way with the introduction of the Lowe's Digital Home Platform, exclusively available to MyLowe's Rewards* members.

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