Lowe's (LOW) Registers a Bigger Fall Than the Market: Important Facts to Note

Company Performance - Lowe's shares ended at $239.37, reflecting a -1.51% adjustment from the previous day's close, underperforming the S&P 500's daily loss of 0.78% [1] - Over the past month, Lowe's shares gained 6.7%, outperforming the Retail-Wholesale sector's gain of 1.58% and the S&P 500's gain of 2.14% [1] - The upcoming earnings report is expected to show EPS of $3.98, down 12.72% year-over-year, with revenue anticipated at $24.02 billion, indicating a 3.76% decrease compared to the same quarter last year [1] Annual Estimates - For the annual period, the Zacks Consensus Estimates predict earnings of $12.23 per share and revenue of $84.59 billion, reflecting shifts of -7.35% and -2.07% from the previous year [2] - Recent changes in analyst estimates indicate a shifting business landscape, with positive alterations suggesting analyst optimism regarding the company's profitability [2] Valuation Metrics - Lowe's has a Forward P/E ratio of 19.88, which is a premium compared to its industry's Forward P/E of 16.55 [3] - The company currently has a PEG ratio of 1.86, which is lower than the Building Products - Retail industry's average PEG ratio of 2.57 [3] Industry Context - The Building Products - Retail industry is part of the Retail-Wholesale sector and currently holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 169, placing it within the bottom 33% of over 250 industries [4] - The Zacks Industry Rank measures the strength of industry groups, with the top 50% rated industries outperforming the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1 [4]