Lowe’s Beats Q1 Earnings But Stock Drops as Housing Market Stays Tough
Lowe’s beat profit and sales expectations in Q1 2026, but shares fell. Housing market stays weak, outlook unchanged.
Lowe’s beat profit and sales expectations in Q1 2026, but shares fell. Housing market stays weak, outlook unchanged.
Lowe’s (LOW) Q4 beat expectations with 1.3% comp sales growth, but 2026 guidance disappointed: flat to +2% comps and EPS below Wall Street views. High rates keep housing soft.
Lowe's (LOW) Q3 2025 earnings show 0.4% comparable sales growth driven by 11% online gains. Company raises full-year sales outlook to $86B despite market headwinds.
Home Depot lowers 2025 earnings guidance by 5% as housing market weakness and consumer uncertainty dampen demand for major home renovations and big-ticket purchases.
TopBuild completes $1 billion acquisition of Specialty Products and Insulation under Trump administration after 2023 deal collapsed due to antitrust concerns. Part of broader building-products consolidation wave.
Lowe's acquires Foundation Building Materials for $8.8B cash to expand pro reach. Q2 beat earnings ($4.33/share) & revenue ($24B) led to raised full-year sales forecast to $84.5B-$85.5B. Strategic shift to pro market amidst soft DIY.