Lowe's Companies is a leading home improvement retailer that specializes in providing a wide array of products and services for home renovation and repair projects. The company offers a vast selection of building materials, appliances, tools, hardware, and garden supplies, catering to both DIY enthusiasts and professional contractors. With a strong focus on customer service, Lowe's aims to create an enjoyable shopping experience, featuring knowledgeable staff who can assist customers in finding the right solutions for their home improvement needs. In addition to its physical stores, Lowe's also provides online shopping options, allowing customers to access resources and purchase products conveniently from their homes. Read More
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Home improvement retailer Lowe’s (NYSE:LOW) met Wall Streets revenue expectations in Q3 CY2025, with sales up 3.2% year on year to $20.81 billion. The company’s outlook for the full year was close to analysts’ estimates with revenue guided to $86 billion at the midpoint. Its non-GAAP profit of $3.06 per share was 3.6% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
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November 19, 2025 - The latest quarterly earnings reports from two retail behemoths, Target Corporation (NYSE: TGT) and Lowe's Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW), released today, paint a divergent picture of the current consumer landscape and its implications for the broader retail sector. While Lowe's managed to exceed profit expectations and
Shares of home improvement retailer Lowe’s (NYSE:LOW)
jumped 5.2% in the afternoon session after the company reported third-quarter earnings that beat analyst profit expectations and raised its full-year sales forecast, despite a slight revenue miss and lowered earnings guidance. The home improvement retailer posted adjusted earnings of $3.06 per share, surpassing the consensus estimate of $2.95. Total sales for the quarter were $20.81 billion, a 3.2% year-over-year increase, but just shy of Wall Street's expectation of $20.87 billion. Same-store sales, a key industry metric, were flat compared to the same period last year. Looking ahead, Lowe's increased its total sales outlook for the full year to $86 billion at the midpoint, but lowered its forecast for adjusted earnings to approximately $12.25 per share. The market's positive reaction suggested investors focused on the profit beat and higher sales guidance, weighing them more heavily than the mixed outlook.
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