Lowe's (LOW, $98.79) disappoints on Q1 earnings, while showing strength in sales
Lowe’s Companies reported lower-than-expected first quarter earnings Wednesday, even as it beat estimates on revenues. The home improvement retail giant also lowered its projection on full-year earnings.
Earnings for the three months ending in April came in at $1.22 per share, weaker than the Street consensus expectations of $1.33 per share. They were, however, +2.5% higher from the year-ago period.
The company's total revenue increased +2.2% year-over-year to $17.7 billion in the quarter, edging past analysts' estimates of $17.48 billion. Same stores sales climbed +3.5% from last year, also beating consensus expectations of a +3.2% gain.
Looking ahead, Lowe’s predicts that adjusted earnings for the current fiscal year, (ending early 2020), would sit between $5.45 and $5.65, down from a prior forecast range of $6.00 to $6.10.
But it reaffirmed forecasts on revenue growth at +2% and comparable sales growth at 3%.
While mentioning strength in consumer spending as reflected in sales growth, CEO Marvin Ellison also admitted to cost pressures and added that the company is taking steps, such as improving retail pricing strategies, to mitigate the challenge.
LOW sees MACD Histogram just turned negative
LOW saw its Moving Average Convergence Divergence Histogram (MACD) turn negative on November 05, 2025. This is a bearish signal that suggests the stock could decline going forward. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 49 instances where the indicator turned negative. In of the 49 cases the stock moved lower in the days that followed. This puts the odds of a downward move at .
Technical Analysis (Indicators)
Bearish Trend Analysis
The Momentum Indicator moved below the 0 level on October 29, 2025. You may want to consider selling the stock, shorting the stock, or exploring put options on LOW as a result. In of 84 cases where the Momentum Indicator fell below 0, the stock fell further within the subsequent 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 October 21, 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.
Bullish Trend Analysis
The RSI Indicator points to a transition from a downward trend to an upward trend -- in cases where LOW's RSI Oscillator exited the oversold zone, of 22 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 57 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 .
Following a 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where LOW advanced for three days, in of 350 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.
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 (4.767). P/E Ratio (18.910) is within average values for comparable stocks, (68.450). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (1.795) is also within normal values, averaging (1.842). LOW has a moderately low Dividend Yield (0.021) as compared to the industry average of (0.039). P/S Ratio (1.520) is also within normal values, averaging (0.922).
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 Seasonality Score of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is slightly undervalued 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 Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating well-balanced risk and returns. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 81, placing this stock slightly better than average.
The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to average 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 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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