Lowe’s now expects total 2026 sales of $92 billion compared to the earlier guidance range of $92.0 billion to $94.0 billion.
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LOW beats Q2 earnings estimates with tariff refunds helping results, while sales miss and DIY pressure lead to a narrower fiscal 2026 outlook.

Lowe’s (NYSE:LOW) has lowered its full-year sales forecast as persistent weakness in spending on major home improvement projects continues to weigh on the retailer, with CEO Marvin Ellison pointing to a challenging environment for discretionary DIY purchases. Shares of Lowe’s fell more than 2% in Wednesday premarket trading following the updated outlook.

By Avinash P and Purvi Agarwal Aug 19 (Reuters) - The main U.S. stock indexes were on track to open higher on Wednesday after a tech-led selloff in the previous session as investors assessed fresh

Home Depot's stock sits well below its 52-week high after a rough stretch, but something in the latest earnings report caught analysts off guard and shifted the outlook in a meaningful way.

Stock Market Today: The Dow Jones index rises Wednesday ahead of the Fed minutes. Nvidia supplier SK Hynix jumps on a stock buyback.

The home improvement retailer cut its full-year sales and profit targets to the bottom of prior guidance ranges, citing persistent softness in do-it-yourself spending

Lowe's (LOW) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of +4.27% and -0.68%, respectively, for the quarter ended July 2026. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?
Lowe's posted its second quarter earnings report as the housing market remains under pressure.
Lowe's posted its second quarter earnings report as the housing market remains under pressure.

Lowe’s lowered its expectations for 2026 as persistent softness in DIY spending is expected to continue to weigh on sales and earnings for the rest of the year.

Home improvement retailer Lowe’s (NYSE:LOW) met Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q2 CY2026, with sales up 8.3% year on year to $25.96 billion. On the other hand, the company’s full-year revenue guidance of $92 billion at the midpoint came in 1% below analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $4.40 per share was 4.2% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

↗️ SK Hynix (SKHY, KR:000660): The chip giant announced plans for a $28 billion buyback. Its U.S.-listed shares jumped in premarket trading. Earlier, its Korean shares closed nearly 10% lower amid a selloff in Asia.

Today Federal Reserve: FOMC minutes from Fed’s July meeting Earnings (a.m.): Target, Lowe's, TJX, Analog Devices, Estee Lauder Economic data: EIA weekly petroleum status report, CPI (UK), PPI (UK) Tomorrow Earnings: Walmart, Alibaba, Deere & Co.
Asking for a Trend Host Josh Lipton previews several of the biggest stories to come tomorrow, Wednesday, August 19, including earnings from major retailers TJX (TJX), Lowe's (LOW), and Target (TGT), alongside the minutes from the Federal Reserve's most recent FOMC meeting.

Lowe’s stock has struggled amid a difficult housing market, but second-quarter earnings could give the shares a much-needed boost.

Lowe's heads into Q2 earnings with strength in Pro, online and home services, but weak DIY demand and higher costs may weigh on results.

Look one level beneath the comp and the picture gets more complicated.
Lowe's remains well-positioned to drive value creation through its Total Home strategy.
Target and Lowe's both report earnings on the same morning, putting two very different bets on the American consumer head to head. Which one actually deserves your retirement capital before the opening bell?




