One of Home Depot’s critical sales metrics is expected to slow when it reports earnings.That’s according to a report Monday (May 19) from Bloomberg News, citing a survey of analysts who say the home improvement retailer’s comparable sales are projected to soften. The report noted that investors will gauge the company’s results as an indicator of how tariff concerns and declining consumer sentiment may affect the housing market.“There’s more risk to the numbers than we would’ve thought at the beginning of th ...

As Lowe's Companies, Inc. (LOW) prepares to unveil its first-quarter fiscal 2025 earnings on May 21, before the opening bell, investors are eager to see if the company can beat market expectations. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the to-be-reported quarter’s revenues is pegged at $20.95 billion, which suggests a drop of 2% from the prior year’s levels. The consensus mark for quarterly earnings has been stable over the past 30 days at $2.89 per share, which indicates a decline of 5.6% from the year-ago quar ...

Core Viewpoint - The current economic turmoil in the U.S. presents investment opportunities, echoing Warren Buffett's advice from 2008 to invest in American companies, as highlighted by Jamie Dimon, CEO of JPMorgan Chase [2][3][5]. Company Summaries 1. Tractor Supply - Tractor Supply operates over 2,300 locations in the U.S. and is recognized as the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the country [7]. - The company has experienced minimal growth, with only 15 net new stores opened in Q1 2025 and a projected net sales growth of 4% to 8% for the year [8]. - Operating margins are under pressure, expected to be just under 10% for 2025, down from over 10% in previous years, with potential further declines due to tariffs [9]. - Despite challenges, Tractor Supply has a loyal customer base and has consistently paid and raised dividends for 16 consecutive years [10]. 2. Floor & Decor - Floor & Decor operates around 250 locations in the U.S. and sources 18% of its products from China, which poses challenges [11]. - The company anticipates modest revenue growth for 2025 and expects EPS to decline to $2, down from 2023 results [12]. - Floor & Decor is strategically opening 20 to 25 new stores annually until reaching 500 locations, positioning itself for future profit growth as the housing market rebounds [14][21]. 3. Texas Roadhouse - Texas Roadhouse has nearly 800 restaurants in the U.S., making it a quintessential American stock [15]. - The restaurant chain recorded almost 10% year-over-year revenue growth in Q1 2025, despite a pullback in profit margins [16]. - Management is investing in technology upgrades to improve long-term profit margins, and the brand remains popular among consumers [17][19]. Investment Recommendations - Tractor Supply and Texas Roadhouse are suitable for investors seeking low volatility and consistent business results [20]. - Floor & Decor is recommended for those looking for better growth potential, especially with the anticipated recovery in the housing market [20][21].

Lowe's Companies ( LOW ) is the second-largest home improvement retailer in the U.S., with 1,748 stores (as of January 31, 2025). Those investing during the pandemic surely remember how it was one of the winners of that troublesome period. Others may recall thatI focus on long term growth and dividend growth investing. I follow both the US and the European stock markets, looking for undervalued stock and/or for high quality dividend growing companies that provide me with cash to reinvest. Over time, I have ...

In its upcoming report, Lowe's (LOW) is predicted by Wall Street analysts to post quarterly earnings of $2.89 per share, reflecting a decline of 5.6% compared to the same period last year. Revenues are forecasted to be $20.95 billion, representing a year-over-year decrease of 2%.The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has undergone a downward revision of 0.2% in the past 30 days, bringing it to its present level. This represents how the covering analysts, as a whole, have reassessed their initial estimat ...

Note: Home Depot FY’24 concluded on February 2, 2025.An employee returns a cart at The Home Depot store (Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images)Getty ImagesHome Depot (NYSE: HD) is set to announce its fiscal first-quarter earnings on Tuesday, May 20, 2025. Analysts anticipate earnings of $3.59 per share on $39.16 billion in revenue. This would indicate a 1% decline in earnings year-over-year and an 8% increase in sales compared to last year’s figures of $3.64 per share and $36.42 billion in revenue. In the past ...

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Wall Street analysts expect Home Depot (HD) to post quarterly earnings of $3.59 per share in its upcoming report, which indicates a year-over-year decline of 1.1%. Revenues are expected to be $39.33 billion, up 8% from the year-ago quarter.The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been revised 0.4% higher over the last 30 days to the current level. This reflects how the analysts covering the stock have collectively reevaluated their initial estimates during this timeframe.Prior to a company's earnings ...

The Home Depot, Inc. (HD) is set to report first-quarter fiscal 2025 results on May 20, before market open. The company’s top line is expected to have increased year over year in the to-be-reported quarter. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for fiscal first-quarter revenues is pegged at $39.3 billion, indicating growth of 8% from that reported in the year-ago quarter.The Zacks Consensus Estimate for quarterly earnings per share (EPS) of $3.59 indicates a decline of 1.1% from the year-ago period’s reported figure ...

"At the heart of our company are 300,000 associates who proudly wear the red vest to help our customers and communities. Our associates never shy away from rolling up their sleeves and digging in to help," said Marvin Ellison, Lowe's chairman and CEO. "When helping others is in your DNA, you just show up. That's exactly who we are and who we will always be." Lowe's 10 million square feet of impact promise will measure all the ways the company helps each year, tracking its force for good foot by foot, from b ...