Will Q1 Results Move Lowe's Stock Up?

Group 1 - Lowe's is expected to report fiscal first-quarter earnings on May 21, 2025, with anticipated earnings of $2.89 per share and revenue of $21.03 billion, reflecting a 6% decrease in earnings and a 2% decline in sales year-over-year [1] - The company has a market capitalization of $130 billion, with reported revenue of $84 billion, operating profit of $10 billion, and net income of $7 billion over the last twelve months [2] - Approximately 70% of Lowe's sales come from do-it-yourself (DIY) customers, whose demand has weakened, impacting the company's performance [2] Group 2 - Historical data indicates that Lowe's stock has risen 55% of the time after earnings announcements, with a median one-day gain of 1.7% and a maximum increase of 10% [1][5] - Over the past five years, there have been 20 earnings data points for Lowe's, with 11 positive and 9 negative one-day returns, resulting in positive returns approximately 55% of the time [5] - The correlation between short-term (1D) and medium-term (5D) returns post-earnings can provide a less risky trading strategy, especially if a strong correlation exists [3][4]