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Lowe’s posted first-quarter earnings that beat Wall Street expectations on both profit and revenue, proving the home improvement giant can still perform even as the housing market remains deeply constrained by high interest rates and fading consumer confidence.

Despite the broader economic headwinds, the company displayed steady growth in key business areas and reaffirmed its full-year outlook, signaling executive confidence in its operational discipline and strategic direction.

The North Carolina-based retailer reported net income of $1.63 billion, or $2.90 per share, for the three-month period ending May 1.

Adjusted for one-time items, earnings came in at $3.03 per share, well above analyst forecasts. Revenue rose roughly 10 percent from a year ago to $23.08 billion, surpassing expectations of $22.97 billion, according to LSEG data.

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CEO Marvin Ellison credited Lowe’s focus on “spring execution,” a 15.5 percent surge in online sales, and steady demand from professional customers for the company’s ability to outperform.

Comparable sales rose 0.6 percent, modest but meaningful progress considering the ongoing strain on the housing economy and the so-called “K-shaped” recovery affecting different income groups unevenly.

Ellison told analysts that Lowe’s continues to capture market share despite what he called “a challenging housing environment shaped by elevated interest rates, higher costs and low housing turnover.”

He also acknowledged that homeowners have pulled back on discretionary upgrades, even as commercial and repair-focused professionals remain active.

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The Lowe’s chief added that the company is navigating a “K-shaped economy,” where higher-income consumers continue spending while lower-income groups face tighter budgets.

That dynamic has shifted the company’s focus toward services, appliances, and maintenance goods rather than big renovation projects.

“We have a track record of performing well, managing expenses and finding ways to grow sales, irrespective of the macro,” Ellison said. “We plan to take share this quarter.”

His confidence suggests Lowe’s sees opportunity in efficiency and market share gains even in a stagnant housing market.

Lowe’s reaffirmed its full-year guidance, projecting total sales between $92 billion and $94 billion, up between 7 and 9 percent from the prior year.

Adjusted earnings per share are expected to fall between $12.25 and $12.75. Comparable sales are anticipated to remain flat to up 2 percent.

Even with the positive results, company shares dipped slightly in premarket trading, a reminder of lingering investor caution toward retailers tied to housing and consumer discretionary spending.

Still, the company’s fundamentals continue to look solid, and its digital transformation strategy appears to be paying off.

Bill Boltz, executive vice president of merchandising, noted that the company’s professional customer base remains “busy” tackling repair and maintenance projects despite the broader slowdown.

These customers, including contractors and builders, tend to provide steadier revenue than the do-it-yourself segment, which has softened as consumers pull back on home projects.

Ellison admitted that current housing conditions are the toughest he’s faced since the 2008 financial crisis, especially given high mortgage rates suppressing both new purchases and home improvement spending.

Nonetheless, Lowe’s ability to sustain growth and reaffirm guidance suggests it is preparing to weather the storm better than many expected.

Management also pointed to inflationary pressures and energy costs as ongoing challenges. Elevated oil prices have increased shipping and logistics costs, though executives said the impact in the first quarter was minimal.

They expect more pressure in the current quarter, as energy costs remain volatile amid geopolitical instability and domestic supply concerns.

In February, the company laid off roughly 600 corporate employees in what it described as a realignment effort to prioritize frontline workers and store operations.

That move, while criticized in some circles, reflects Lowe’s broader effort to streamline management and reallocate resources toward direct customer engagement and operational efficiency.

Rival Home Depot also reported strong earnings and reaffirmed full-year guidance earlier this week.

The retailer said its core shopper base remains resilient and that it is seeking tariff refunds to help offset increased fuel costs—signaling that both giants of home retail are tightening operations while maintaining growth in a turbulent macro environment.

In this environment, Lowe’s results show that operational excellence and disciplined management still matter.

By doubling down on online channels, professional customers, and targeted efficiency, the company is proving that even as the housing market cools, the right strategy can still yield results.

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