Lowe’s Earnings Beat Estimates. Why the Stock Is Dropping.

Lowe’s


earned more than expected in the fourth quarter but fell short in terms of revenue—and its stock is tumbling.

The company reported adjusted earnings of $2.28 a share, more than the $2.21 expected by analysts. It had $22.4 billion in sales, compared with expectations of $22.7 billion, according to FactSet.

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