Lowe's (LOW) Advances But Underperforms Market: Key Facts

Company Performance - Lowe's stock closed at $248.48, with a daily increase of +0.61%, underperforming the S&P 500's gain of 1.26% [1] - Over the last month, Lowe's shares decreased by 8.55%, while the Retail-Wholesale sector and S&P 500 saw losses of 1.93% and 2.82%, respectively [1] Earnings Projections - The upcoming earnings report for Lowe's is projected to show earnings per share (EPS) of$ 1.81, a 2.26% increase year-over-year [2] - Revenue is estimated at $18.22 billion, reflecting a 2.07% decline from the same quarter last year [2] Annual Estimates - For the annual period, earnings are anticipated to be$ 11.88 per share, with revenue expected at $83.32 billion, indicating declines of -10% and -3.54% from the previous year [3] - Recent shifts in analyst projections are important for investors, as positive revisions indicate confidence in the company's performance [3] Valuation Metrics - Lowe's is currently trading at a Forward P/E ratio of 20.8, which is higher than the industry average of 20.13 [6] - The PEG ratio for Lowe's stands at 2.07, compared to the Retail-Home Furnishings industry's average PEG ratio of 2.04 [6] Industry Ranking - The Retail-Home Furnishings industry ranks 151 in the Zacks Industry Rank, placing it in the bottom 40% of over 250 industries [7] - 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 [7]