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's RSI Oscillator climbs out of oversold territory
The RSI Oscillator for LOW moved out of oversold territory on June 20, 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 22 similar instances when the indicator left oversold territory. In of the 22 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 June 27, 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 June 26, 2025. Looking at past instances where LOW's MACD turned positive, the stock continued to rise in of 50 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 354 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.
LOW moved below its 50-day moving average on June 30, 2025 date and that indicates a change from an upward trend to a downward trend.
The 10-day moving average for LOW crossed bearishly below the 50-day moving average on June 17, 2025. This indicates that the trend has shifted lower and could be considered a sell signal. In of 15 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 June 30, 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 (10.933). P/E Ratio (18.885) is within average values for comparable stocks, (34.982). 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 (20.235).
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 well-balanced risk and returns. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 75, placing this stock slightly 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 Price Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating fairly steady price growth. LOW’s price grows at a lower rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.
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