Lowe's (LOW, $208.43) beat Q3 earnings expectations
Lowe’s reported third quarter earnings of $3.27 per share, beating analysts’ expectations of vs. $3.10
The home improvement retail chain’ s revenue rose +3% from the year-ago quarter to $23.48 billion, also topping the Street estimates of $23.13 billion.
According to CNBC report, Chief Executive Marvin Ellison indicated that the tough housing market and rising interest rates haven't impacted Lowe's customer base, as many homeowners in the U.S. have fixed interest rates or have paid off their mortgages, and are unaffected by the Fed's rate increases. Ellison also mentioned that many homeowners have experienced increases in their home equity values, leading them to investing and renovating (CNBC reported).
Lowe's now expects full-year earnings of $13.65 to $13.80, up from prior forecast of $13.10 to $13.60. It expects revenue of about $97 billion to $98 billion vs. previous top-end outlook of $99 billion. Lowe's revised forecast for comparable sales to be flat or down 1%, vs. earlier projection of down -1% to up +1%.
LOW in upward trend: price may ascend as a result of having broken its lower Bollinger Band on February 21, 2025
LOW may jump back above the lower band and head toward the middle band. Traders may consider buying the stock or exploring call options. In of 29 cases where LOW's price broke its lower Bollinger Band, its price rose further in the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
Technical Analysis (Indicators)
Bullish Trend Analysis
The RSI Indicator points to a transition from a downward trend to an upward trend -- in cases where LOW's RSI Indicator exited the oversold zone, of 19 resulted in an increase in price. Tickeron's analysis proposes that the odds of a continued upward trend are .
The Stochastic Oscillator suggests the stock price trend may be in a reversal from a downward trend to an upward trend. of 55 cases where LOW's Stochastic Oscillator exited the oversold zone resulted in an increase in price. Tickeron's analysis proposes that the odds of a continued upward trend are .
The Momentum Indicator moved above the 0 level on March 07, 2025. You may want to consider a long position or call options on LOW as a result. In of 84 past instances where the momentum indicator moved above 0, the stock continued to climb. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
Following a 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where LOW advanced for three days, in of 363 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
Bearish Trend Analysis
The 10-day moving average for LOW crossed bearishly below the 50-day moving average on February 12, 2025. This indicates that the trend has shifted lower and could be considered a sell signal. In of 14 past instances when the 10-day crossed below the 50-day, the stock continued to move higher over the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where LOW declined for three days, the price rose further in of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
The Aroon Indicator for LOW entered a downward trend on March 05, 2025. This could indicate a strong downward move is ahead for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put options.
The Tickeron Valuation Rating of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is seriously undervalued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: P/B Ratio (0.000) is normal, around the industry mean (12.561). P/E Ratio (18.885) is within average values for comparable stocks, (36.882). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (3.244) is also within normal values, averaging (2.650). Dividend Yield (0.018) settles around the average of (0.034) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (1.685) is also within normal values, averaging (19.514).
The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating very strong sales and a profitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.
The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating low risk on high returns. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 76, placing this stock better than average.
The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to consistent earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron Seasonality Score of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is fair valued in the industry. The Tickeron Seasonality score describes the variance of predictable price changes around the same period every calendar year. These changes can be tied to a specific month, quarter, holiday or vacation period, as well as a meteorological or growing season.
The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating steady price growth. LOW’s price grows at a higher rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.
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