Lowe's (LOW, $210.64) beats Q2 earnings expectations
Lowe’s reported earnings per share of $4.67, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $4.63.
Net sales fell -0.3% from the year-ago quarter to $27,476 million, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $28,195 million.
Same-store sales slipped -0.3% in the quarter. However, comparable sales for the U.S. home-improvement business rose 0.2% in the reported quarter, and pro-customer sales climbed 13% in its ninth consecutive quarter of a double-digit growth.
For fiscal full-year 2022, Lowe’s reaffirmed its outlook on revenues in the range of $97-99 billion , with the 53rd week expected to register an increase in sales by $1-$1.5 billion. Lowe’s revenues were $96.3 billion in fiscal 2021,
The company expects comparable sales in fiscal 2022 in the range of - 1% to +1%. It expects earnings per share of $13.10-$13.60 for the current fiscal year.
LOW's RSI Oscillator climbs out of oversold territory
The RSI Oscillator for LOW moved out of oversold territory on April 09, 2025. This could be a sign that the stock is shifting from a downward trend to an upward trend. Traders may want to buy the stock or call options. The A.I.dvisor looked at 20 similar instances when the indicator left oversold territory. In of the 20 cases the stock moved higher. This puts the odds of a move higher at .
Technical Analysis (Indicators)
Bullish Trend Analysis
The Momentum Indicator moved above the 0 level on April 22, 2025. You may want to consider a long position or call options on LOW as a result. In of 85 past instances where the momentum indicator moved above 0, the stock continued to climb. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) for LOW just turned positive on April 23, 2025. Looking at past instances where LOW's MACD turned positive, the stock continued to rise in of 49 cases over the following month. 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 .
LOW may jump back above the lower band and head toward the middle band. Traders may consider buying the stock or exploring call options.
Bearish Trend Analysis
The Stochastic Oscillator has been in the overbought zone for 1 day. Expect a price pull-back in the near future.
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 April 15, 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 (10.798). P/E Ratio (18.885) is within average values for comparable stocks, (35.784). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (3.244) is also within normal values, averaging (2.738). 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 (19.925).
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 73, 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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