Could H2 2018 Be Better for Lowe’s?
In the first quarter, Lowe’s (LOW) posted EPS of $1.19 on revenue of $17.4 billion, missing analysts’ estimates of $1.22 and $17.5 billion, respectively. Despite posting lower-than-expected first-quarter earnings, Lowe’s stock rose due to reports of Bill Ackman’s Pershing Square Capital acquiring a $1 billion stake in Lowe’s. It rose 2.8% in the first half of 2018 and has risen 4.3% year-to-date. During the first quarter, outdoor sales comprised 35% of Lowe’s total sales.