Lowe’s Corporations, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) reported its second quarter 2024 earnings outcomes at present.
Complete gross sales have been $23.6 billion, in comparison with $25 billion in the identical interval a 12 months in the past.
Comparable gross sales decreased 5.1% pushed by continued stress in DIY greater ticket discretionary spending.
Web earnings have been $2.4 billion, or $4.17 per share, in comparison with $2.7 billion, or $4.56 per share, final 12 months. Adjusted EPS was $4.10.
Earnings beat expectations whereas income fell wanting estimates.
Lowe’s lowered its outlook for the total 12 months of 2024, primarily based on lower-than-expected DIY gross sales and a difficult macroeconomic atmosphere. The corporate now expects whole gross sales of $82.7-83.2 billion versus the earlier expectation of $84-85 billion.
Comparable gross sales are actually anticipated to be down 3.5-4.0% year-over-year versus the prior vary of down 2-3%. Adjusted EPS is now anticipated to vary between $11.70-11.90 versus the prior vary of $12.00-12.30.
The inventory stayed pink in premarket hours on Tuesday.
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