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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 (LOW) digital and Pro businesses continue to exhibit momentum. Its Total Home Strategy focusing on boosting its productivity also looks good.

Lowe's (LOW) Stock Up 52% in a Year: What's Ahead in 2022?

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Lowe's (LOW) Total Home Strategy appears encouraging. It expects driving market share gains across both the DIY and Pro categories.

Lowe's (LOW) Issues FY22 View, Approves New Share Buyback Plan

Lowe's (LOW) has seen solid earnings estimate revision activity over the past month, and belongs to a strong industry as well.

Lowe's (LOW): Strong Industry, Solid Earnings Estimate Revisions

The stock price of Lowe's Companies Inc (NYSE: LOW) increased 2.02% today. This is why it happened.

Lowe's Stock (LOW): Why The Price Increased Today

Lowe's had a disappointing sales outlook for investors this week, with the company bringing up concerns that the pandemic's increase in DIY projects is now tapering off, CNBC writes. The company's shares were down 4% in premarket trading on Wednesday (Dec. 15).

Lowe's Predicts Lower Sales From Fall in Pandemic DIY Projects

Lowe's Companies, Inc. (LOW) CEO Marvin Ellison on Lowe's 2022 Financial Outlook (Transcript)

Lowe's Companies Inc (NYSE: LOW) reiterated its outlook for operating results for FY21 total sales to be about $95 billion, versus the consensus of $95.65 billion. The company expects FY21 gross margin of 33.10% and an operating income margin of 12.4%.

Lowe's Expects FY22 Sales To Miss Consensus, Adds $13B To Repurchase Authorization

Lowe's Companies Inc (NYSE: LOW) is trading lower Wednesday morning after the company issued full-year 2021 and full-year 2022 guidance. Lowe's expects 2021 revenue to come in around $95 billion.

Why Lowe's Shares Are Trading Lower Today

Lowe's Cos. LOW, -1.86% stock fell 3.7% in Wednesday premarket trading after the home improvement retailer announced its 2022 guidance, ahead of the company's outlook webcast.

Lowe's stock falls after 2022 sales guidance misses Street expectations

The retailer shared its 2022 forecast ahead of an analyst meeting on Wednesday morning.

Lowe's shares fall on concerns of slowing home improvement appetite

MOORESVILLE, N.C., Dec. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Lowe's Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) is hosting its 2022 Financial Outlook webcast today.

Lowe's Provides Fiscal 2022 Financial Outlook

Outstanding operating results and various growth catalysts helped Lowe's stock surge 65% in 2021, significantly beating the market. The company is taking appropriate strategic measures to expand its market share and sustain its growth momentum yielding high returns.

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Lowe's (LOW) has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), reflecting growing optimism about the company's earnings prospects. This might drive the stock higher in the near term.

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