Shares of department store chain Macy’s (NYSE:M) jumped 4% in the afternoon session after a trio of major retailers reported stronger-than-expected first-quarter earnings.
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A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after a trio of major retailers reported stronger-than-expected first-quarter earnings.
WSM beats first-quarter fiscal 2026 EPS estimates as West Elm and Pottery Barn brands drove revenue growth.
Lowe's (LOW) faces risks to 2026 numbers amid rising rates, consumer pressure, and cost inflation, R
The retailer is aiming to build relationships with its DIY customers through AI-enhanced omnichannel shopping, associate-led services and loyalty program options.
Lowe's (LOW) is facing "constrained" earnings growth as weak DIY discretionary demand continues to w
HD beat Q1 earnings and revenue estimates, but mixed momentum and a premium valuation may keep investors cautious about the stock.
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Total revenues rose to $23.07bn from $20.93bn.
Truist analyst Scot Ciccarelli cut Lowe’s price target to $255 from $280 but kept a Buy rating.
Reporting favorable Q1 results this week, Home Depot and Lowe's just gave investors the same broad message: The home improvement market is not falling apart, but it's not accelerating either.
Lowe's Companies Inc (LOW) reports robust online growth and strategic investments, while navigating DIY market pressures and macroeconomic uncertainties.

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Marvin Ellison: Thank you, Shelly. Shelly recently joined Lowe's as Vice President of Investor Relations, and we're excited to have her on board. In the first quarter, we delivered sales of $23.1 billion with comparable sales increasing 0.6%, leading to adjusted diluted earnings per share of $3.03, up 3.8% versus the prior year.
Home improvement retailer Lowe’s (NYSE:LOW) will be announcing earnings results this Wednesday before the bell. Here’s what to look for.
Marvin Ellison: Thank you, Shelly. Shelly recently joined Lowe's as Vice President of Investor Relations, and we're excited to have her on board. In the first quarter, we delivered sales of $23.1 billion with comparable sales increasing 0.6%, leading to adjusted diluted earnings per share of $3.03, up 3.8% versus the prior year.
Home-improvement retailers Lowe’s and Home Depot continue to face headwinds from the housing market. Both retailers reported that their most recent quarterly comparable sales were up less than 1% this week, missing analysts forecasts. Home Depot has a slight advantage in this environment as it tends to serve more professional clients that keep projects humming, a balance Lowe’s is working to remedy.
Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE:WHR) was among the stocks Jim Cramer looked at as he explained the need for a tame bond market for the stock market to go higher. A caller asked if the stock is safe to buy here, and Cramer replied: You know that Goldman Neutral was down from a Buy, and they, I […]
Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (NYSE:LOW) was among the stocks Jim Cramer looked at as he explained the need for a tame bond market for the stock market to go higher. Cramer mentioned the company during the episode and said: Comparisons can be odious. Our mothers told us that, right? And when Lowe’s reports, I think the […]

Lowe's reaffirmed its 2026 outlook on Wednesday as do-it-yourself shoppers pulled back on big purchases but still showed appetite for smaller projects amid the most challenging environment for housing in years.
Lowe's Companies (NYSE:LOW) reported a modest comparable sales gain in its fiscal first quarter, with executives pointing to stronger spring execution, continued demand from professional customers and growth in online and home services as offsets to a still-pressured do-it-yourself market. The home
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Lowe's (LOW) reported fiscal first-quarter results above market estimates on Wednesday, while the ho
Lowe's Companies Inc (NYSE:LOW) shares fell about 4% in early trading on Wednesday after the home improvement retailer reaffirmed a full-year outlook that came in slightly below Wall Street expectations, despite reporting first quarter earnings and revenue that topped analyst...
LOW beats Q1 earnings and sales estimates as Pro momentum, spring demand and online sales growth drive comps amid a tough housing market.