Lowe's stock surged after exceeding Q4 earnings expectations with increased sales and EPS

From Nasdaq: 2025-03-05 00:38:31

Lowe’s (NYSE: LOW) stock has surged 5% in the past week, outperforming the S&P 500 and Home Depot (NYSE: HD). The company exceeded Q4 earnings expectations with $18.6 billion in sales and $1.99 EPS. Lowe’s achieved a 0.2% increase in comparable sales, breaking an eight-quarter decline streak.

Lowe’s has faced challenges from a slowing housing market due to rising interest rates. Despite this, the company remains stable as homeowners continue to invest in property maintenance. Lowe’s financial guidance for fiscal year 2025 predicts total sales of $83.5 billion to $84.5 billion, with a modest increase in comparable sales and a projected EPS of $12.15 to $12.40.

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