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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 Companies Inc ( NYSE:LOW) entered the earnings confessional earlier today, following the lead of its blue-chip rival.

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Lowe's Q1 Sales Miss Street View; Affirms FY22 Outlook

Lowe's Companies Inc (NYSE: LOW) shares are trading lower Wednesday after the company announced mixed financial results.  Lowe's reported first-quarter revenue of $23.7 billion, which was down year-over-year and came in below the estimate of $23.76 billion, according to data.

Why Lowe's Shares Are Sliding

Chilly spring weather was blamed on home improvement retailer Lowe's drop in first-quarter fiscal year sales, coming in at $23.7 billion compared to $24.4 billion in the first quarter of 2021, according to the company's earnings report on Wednesday (May 18). Its biggest rival Home Depot on Tuesday (May 17) reported sales of $38.9 billion for the […]

Lowe's Posts Mixed Q1 Earnings as Chilly Spring Cools Demand

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Lowe's (LOW) Q1 Earnings Beat Estimates

Americans hunkered down during the lockdowns engaged in more do-it-yourself (DIY) home projects, lifting sales of paint and building materials at Lowe's and bigger rival Home Depot in 2020.

Lowe's sales disappoint as late spring hurts seasonal demand

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Lowe's sales miss expectations as cool spring weather weighs on demand for outdoor products

Share of Lowe's Cos. LOW, -0.36% fell 1.1% in premarket trading Wednesday, after the home improvement retailer reported a fiscal first-quarter profit that rose above expectations but total and same-store sales that fell a bit shy, hurt by unseasonably cold temperatures in April.

Lowe's shares slip as profit beats forecasts, but revenue falls short

Lowe's Cos Inc reported a bigger-than-expected drop in same-store sales on Wednesday, as demand eased for its home-improvement tools and building materials from pandemic highs.

Lowe's posts bigger-than-expected drop in same-store sales

— Consolidated Comparable Sales Decreased 4.0%; U.S. Comparable Sales Decreased 3.8% — — Represents U.S. Comparable Sales Increase on a Two-Year Basis of 19.7% — — First Quarter Diluted EPS of $3.51 — — Affirms Fiscal 2022 Outlook — MOORESVILLE, N.C. , May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lowe's Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) today reported net earnings of $2.3 billion, in line with prior-year results, and diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $3.51 for the quarter ended April 29, 2022, compared to diluted EPS of $3.21 in the first quarter of 2021.

LOWE'S REPORTS FIRST QUARTER 2022 SALES AND EARNINGS RESULTS

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There are few industries in which just two companies hold such a dominant market share, but there are few consumers who have not shopped Home Depot (HD) or Lowe's (LOW) for their home improvement, renovation or gardening needs.

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Commitments to military and other nonprofits to include more than $9 million to create safe, affordable housing and $4 million to support skilled trades with Generation T partners MOORESVILLE, N.C., May 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lowe's today announced a commitment of more than $15 million to support national nonprofit partners in 2022, addressing some of the most critical challenges facing communities today.

Lowe's Commits More Than $15 Million to Support National Nonprofits in 2022

Homeowners spent lavishly on fixing up their living spaces during lockdowns. A period of moderation could follow.

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MOORESVILLE, N.C. , May 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lowe's Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) announced today that it will hold its First Quarter 2022 Earnings Conference Call at 9 a.m.

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