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Guidance / Outlook

LOWES COMPANIES INC · 2026-08-26 · Importance 56 · Surprise 68 · In source text

Lowe’s cut its full-year outlook amid weaker-than-expected demand in the home-improvement market. The company is now associated with approximately 0.2% comparable-sales growth, versus Home Depot’s reaffirmed 1.7% comparable-sales outlook. The weakness was concentrated in Lowe’s DIY customer segment, while the broader housing market remains constrained.

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metricdirectionstageexpectedbasis
revenuenegativeprobable—Lowe's cut its outlook after reporting only 0.2% comparable sales growth.