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 Indicator sits in oversold zone for 6 days
The price of this ticker is presumed to bounce back soon, since the longer the ticker stays in the oversold zone, the more promptly an uptrend is expected.
Technical Analysis (Indicators)
Bullish Trend Analysis
The Stochastic Oscillator shows that the ticker has stayed in the oversold zone for 14 days. The price of this ticker is presumed to bounce back soon, since the longer the ticker stays in the oversold zone, the more promptly an upward trend is expected.
Following a 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where LOW advanced for three days, in of 346 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 Momentum Indicator moved below the 0 level on February 25, 2026. You may want to consider selling the stock, shorting the stock, or exploring put options on LOW as a result. In of 82 cases where the Momentum Indicator fell below 0, the stock fell further within the subsequent month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence Histogram (MACD) for LOW turned negative on February 18, 2026. This could be a sign that the stock is set to turn lower in the coming weeks. Traders may want to sell the stock or buy put options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 47 similar instances when the indicator turned negative. In of the 47 cases the stock turned lower in the days that followed. This puts the odds of success at .
LOW moved below its 50-day moving average on February 25, 2026 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 March 05, 2026. This indicates that the trend has shifted lower and could be considered a sell signal. In of 16 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 13, 2026. 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 (4.992). P/E Ratio (20.050) is within average values for comparable stocks, (27.691). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (2.516) is also within normal values, averaging (1.752). LOW has a moderately low Dividend Yield (0.020) as compared to the industry average of (0.038). P/S Ratio (1.542) is also within normal values, averaging (0.917).
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 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 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 85, placing this stock slightly better than average.
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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