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WELCOME TO BETA FINCH, YOUR AI-POWERED EARNINGS BREAKDOWN

ALEX: Welcome to Beta Finch, your AI-powered earnings breakdown. I'm Alex, joined as always by Jordan, and today we're digging into Lowe's second quarter fiscal 2026 results, reported August 19th. Before we get into it — this podcast is AI-generated content for educational and entertainment purposes only. Nothing we discuss should be considered investment advice. Always do your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making any investment decisions.

JORDAN: Good disclaimer to lead with, because this quarter has a little bit of everything — solid execution undercut by some messy competitive dynamics. Should be a fun one to unpack.

ALEX: Let's start with the topline. Lowe's did $26 billion in sales for the quarter, up 8.3% year-over-year, but that growth is mostly acquisition-driven — comparable sales, meaning existing stores, only rose 0.2%. GAAP diluted EPS came in at $4.27, and adjusted EPS was $4.40, which included an $0.11 benefit from tariff refunds.

JORDAN: And that $0.11 detail matters more than it sounds like at first. CFO Brandon Sink was clear that even excluding the tariff refund, adjusted EPS beat expectations. So the underlying business performed better than the headline number suggests — that refund wasn't propping up an otherwise weak quarter.

ALEX: Right, and comp sales broke down interestingly by month — May was down 0.4%, June up 1.7%, July down 1.2%. Some of that swing is just calendar noise, the July 4th holiday shifted between June and July and moved about 75 basis points back and forth.

JORDAN: But the more important July story wasn't calendar — it was competitive. Management said competitors used their own tariff refund dollars to slash prices, particularly in seasonal categories like grills, patio furniture, and live goods. Lowe's chose not to chase those promotions.

ALEX: Yeah, CEO Marvin Ellison was pretty blunt about that in the Q&A — he said matching those prices "was not in our financial plan" and wasn't "financially prudent." Basically: we can see who got tariff refunds by looking at whose gross margin cratered.

JORDAN: Which is a pretty sharp comment aimed squarely at competitors. But it also tells you something about Lowe's discipline here — they'd rather protect margin than chase a short-term share number in a category they view as transitory. Whether that's the right call long-term is the real debate for investors.

ALEX: Let's talk about where the strength actually showed up, because it wasn't uniform. Lowe's has been leaning hard into what they call the "Total Home" strategy — basically diversifying beyond the DIY homeowner into professional contractors, online, and installed services.

JORDAN: And that strategy is clearly doing the heavy lifting. Online sales grew nearly 16% — that's back-to-back quarters above 15%. Pro customers kept growing too, especially small and medium-sized contractors. Home Services, the "do it for me" installation business, also grew. Meanwhile, discretionary DIY spending — think big remodeling projects — stayed under pressure.

ALEX: One thing that jumped out to me was Mylow, their AI shopping assistant. They said it's fielded over 25 million questions from customers and store associates combined, and customers who use it convert at three times the rate of those who don't.

JORDAN: That's a genuinely strong stat. It's early days for how much AI tools move the needle in retail, but a 3x conversion lift is not a rounding error — that's a real behavioral signal. Worth watching whether that holds up as adoption scales further.

ALEX: On the Pro side, they've been building out FBM and ADG — Foundation Building Materials and Artisan Design Group, two acquisitions aimed at bigger professional and construction customers

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WELCOME TO BETA FINCH, YOUR AI-POWERED EARNINGS BREAKDOWN

ALEX: Welcome to Beta Finch, your AI-powered earnings breakdown. I'm Alex, joined as always by Jordan, and today we're digging into Lowe's second quarter fiscal 2026 results, reported August 19th. Before we get into it — this podcast is AI-generated content for educational and entertainment purposes only. Nothing we discuss should be considered investment advice. Always do your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making any investment decisions.

JORDAN: Good disclaimer to lead with, because this quarter has a little bit of everything — solid execution undercut by some messy competitive dynamics. Should be a fun one to unpack.

ALEX: Let's start with the topline. Lowe's did $26 billion in sales for the quarter, up 8.3% year-over-year, but that growth is mostly acquisition-driven — comparable sales, meaning existing stores, only rose 0.2%. GAAP diluted EPS came in at $4.27, and adjusted EPS was $4.40, which included an $0.11 benefit from tariff refunds.

JORDAN: And that $0.11 detail matters more than it sounds like at first. CFO Brandon Sink was clear that even excluding the tariff refund, adjusted EPS beat expectations. So the underlying business performed better than the headline number suggests — that refund wasn't propping up an otherwise weak quarter.

ALEX: Right, and comp sales broke down interestingly by month — May was down 0.4%, June up 1.7%, July down 1.2%. Some of that swing is just calendar noise, the July 4th holiday shifted between June and July and moved about 75 basis points back and forth.

JORDAN: But the more important July story wasn't calendar — it was competitive. Management said competitors used their own tariff refund dollars to slash prices, particularly in seasonal categories like grills, patio furniture, and live goods. Lowe's chose not to chase those promotions.

ALEX: Yeah, CEO Marvin Ellison was pretty blunt about that in the Q&A — he said matching those prices "was not in our financial plan" and wasn't "financially prudent." Basically: we can see who got tariff refunds by looking at whose gross margin cratered.

JORDAN: Which is a pretty sharp comment aimed squarely at competitors. But it also tells you something about Lowe's discipline here — they'd rather protect margin than chase a short-term share number in a category they view as transitory. Whether that's the right call long-term is the real debate for investors.

ALEX: Let's talk about where the strength actually showed up, because it wasn't uniform. Lowe's has been leaning hard into what they call the "Total Home" strategy — basically diversifying beyond the DIY homeowner into professional contractors, online, and installed services.

JORDAN: And that strategy is clearly doing the heavy lifting. Online sales grew nearly 16% — that's back-to-back quarters above 15%. Pro customers kept growing too, especially small and medium-sized contractors. Home Services, the "do it for me" installation business, also grew. Meanwhile, discretionary DIY spending — think big remodeling projects — stayed under pressure.

ALEX: One thing that jumped out to me was Mylow, their AI shopping assistant. They said it's fielded over 25 million questions from customers and store associates combined, and customers who use it convert at three times the rate of those who don't.

JORDAN: That's a genuinely strong stat. It's early days for how much AI tools move the needle in retail, but a 3x conversion lift is not a rounding error — that's a real behavioral...]]>473falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lowe-s-q1-2027-earnings-analysis--72090997https://betafinch.com
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# Beta Finch Podcast Script - Lowe's Q1 2027 Earnings

**ALEX:** Welcome to Beta Finch, your AI-powered earnings breakdown where we decode corporate earnings calls so you don't have to. I'm Alex, and I'm joined as always by my co-host Jordan. Today we're diving into Lowe's first quarter 2027 results, and folks, this one's got some interesting twists.

Before we jump in though, I need to share an important disclaimer: This podcast is AI-generated content for educational and entertainment purposes only. Nothing we discuss should be considered investment advice. Always do your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making any investment decisions.

**JORDAN:** Thanks Alex. So Lowe's just reported their Q1 2027 numbers, and there's actually quite a bit to unpack here. The headline numbers look solid - they hit $23.1 billion in sales, up over 10% year-over-year, with comparable sales growing 0.6%. That might not sound like much, but in this housing environment, any positive comp growth is actually pretty impressive.

**ALEX:** Absolutely. And their adjusted earnings per share came in at $3.03, up nearly 4% from last year. But Jordan, what really caught my attention was how weather played such a big role in shaping their quarter. February storms apparently knocked 30 basis points off their entire quarterly performance just from the first weekend alone!

**JORDAN:** That's wild when you think about it - one weekend of bad weather impacting an entire quarter. But they recovered nicely. March comps were actually up 2.1% as spring weather kicked in. What I found interesting is how CEO Marvin Ellison described this as "the most difficult housing market since the financial crisis," yet they're still managing positive growth.

**ALEX:** Right, and that's where their strategy really shines through. They're not just sitting back waiting for the housing market to recover. Their "Total Home" strategy is firing on multiple cylinders. Let's talk about some of these growth drivers - their online business grew 15.5% in the quarter, which is huge.

**JORDAN:** And here's where it gets really interesting from a tech perspective, Alex. They've got this AI shopping assistant called "Mylow" that's now handling over 1 million customer inquiries per month. But get this - customers who use Mylow have triple the conversion rate of those who don't. That's not just incremental improvement, that's transformational.

**ALEX:** That's a perfect example of AI actually delivering measurable business results rather than just being a buzzword. And they're using AI on the associate side too with something called "Mylow Companion" - their store employees have asked over 5 million questions through this system since launch. Even veteran employees are embracing it because it's making them more effective.

**JORDAN:** Speaking of effectiveness, let's talk about their Pro business, because this is where Lowe's is really differentiating itself. They're seeing continued strength with small to medium professional contractors, and they've launched this "Pro Extended Aisle" concept that lets them offer products without actually stocking them in stores.

**ALEX:** It's like having infinite shelf space, right? And they're backing that up with same-day delivery for loyalty members on orders over $25. But here's something that really stood out to me - they just announced a $250 million investment in skilled trades training through the Lowe's Foundation. That's not just corporate social responsibility, that's strategic.

**JORDAN:** Exactly! They're literally investing in creating their future customers. If there aren't enough skilled tradespeople, that directly impacts demand for their products. It's brilliant long-term thinking. Now, let's talk about the challenges because it wasn't all roses. Gross margins were down 70 basis points, largely due to

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# Beta Finch Podcast Script - Lowe's Q1 2027 Earnings

**ALEX:** Welcome to Beta Finch, your AI-powered earnings breakdown where we decode corporate earnings calls so you don't have to. I'm Alex, and I'm joined as always by my co-host Jordan. Today we're diving into Lowe's first quarter 2027 results, and folks, this one's got some interesting twists.

Before we jump in though, I need to share an important disclaimer: This podcast is AI-generated content for educational and entertainment purposes only. Nothing we discuss should be considered investment advice. Always do your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making any investment decisions.

**JORDAN:** Thanks Alex. So Lowe's just reported their Q1 2027 numbers, and there's actually quite a bit to unpack here. The headline numbers look solid - they hit $23.1 billion in sales, up over 10% year-over-year, with comparable sales growing 0.6%. That might not sound like much, but in this housing environment, any positive comp growth is actually pretty impressive.

**ALEX:** Absolutely. And their adjusted earnings per share came in at $3.03, up nearly 4% from last year. But Jordan, what really caught my attention was how weather played such a big role in shaping their quarter. February storms apparently knocked 30 basis points off their entire quarterly performance just from the first weekend alone!

**JORDAN:** That's wild when you think about it - one weekend of bad weather impacting an entire quarter. But they recovered nicely. March comps were actually up 2.1% as spring weather kicked in. What I found interesting is how CEO Marvin Ellison described this as "the most difficult housing market since the financial crisis," yet they're still managing positive growth.

**ALEX:** Right, and that's where their strategy really shines through. They're not just sitting back waiting for the housing market to recover. Their "Total Home" strategy is firing on multiple cylinders. Let's talk about some of these growth drivers - their online business grew 15.5% in the quarter, which is huge.

**JORDAN:** And here's where it gets really interesting from a tech perspective, Alex. They've got this AI shopping assistant called "Mylow" that's now handling over 1 million customer inquiries per month. But get this - customers who use Mylow have triple the conversion rate of those who don't. That's not just incremental improvement, that's transformational.

**ALEX:** That's a perfect example of AI actually delivering measurable business results rather than just being a buzzword. And they're using AI on the associate side too with something called "Mylow Companion" - their store employees have asked over 5 million questions through this system since launch. Even veteran employees are embracing it because it's making them more effective.

**JORDAN:** Speaking of effectiveness, let's talk about their Pro business, because this is where Lowe's is really differentiating itself. They're seeing continued strength with small to medium professional contractors, and they've launched this "Pro Extended Aisle" concept that lets them offer products without actually stocking them in stores.

**ALEX:** It's like having infinite shelf space, right? And they're backing that up with same-day delivery for loyalty members on orders over $25. But here's something that really stood out to me - they just announced a $250 million investment in skilled trades training through the Lowe's Foundation. That's not just corporate social responsibility, that's strategic.

**JORDAN:** Exactly! They're literally investing in creating their future customers. If...]]>510falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lowe-s-q4-2026-earnings-analysis--71996470https://betafinch.com
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# Beta Finch Podcast Script: Lowe's Q4 2026 Earnings Breakdown

**ALEX**: Welcome to Beta Finch, your AI-powered earnings breakdown where we turn complex financial reports into conversations you can actually follow. I'm Alex.

**JORDAN**: And I'm Jordan. Today we're diving into Lowe's fourth quarter 2026 results, and there's quite a bit to unpack here.

**ALEX**: Before we jump in, I need to mention that this podcast is AI-generated content for educational and entertainment purposes only. Nothing we discuss should be considered investment advice. Always do your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making any investment decisions.

**JORDAN**: Absolutely. Now, let's talk Lowe's. Alex, what were the headline numbers that caught your attention?

**ALEX**: Well, Lowe's delivered $20.6 billion in Q4 sales with comparable sales up 1.3%, which is actually pretty solid given the challenging environment they're operating in. For the full year 2025, they hit $86.3 billion in sales with adjusted earnings per share of $12.28 - that's a 2% increase year-over-year.

**JORDAN**: What I found interesting is how they managed to hold their adjusted operating margins flat despite some serious headwinds. CEO Marvin Ellison was pretty candid about the challenging macro environment - consumers are still hesitant about big-ticket DIY projects, and the housing market remains under pressure from high mortgage rates.

**ALEX**: Speaking of headwinds, they made some tough decisions too. Lowe's announced they're eliminating about 600 corporate and support roles as part of what they call their "perpetual productivity improvement" initiatives. But here's what's notable - they're simultaneously giving out $125 million in discretionary bonuses to frontline workers.

**JORDAN**: That's a fascinating contrast, isn't it? Cut corporate overhead while rewarding the people actually serving customers. It shows they're being very strategic about where they're investing versus where they're cutting costs.

**ALEX**: Exactly. And speaking of investments, let's talk about their growth engines. Three areas really stood out: Pro customers, online sales, and home services. Online grew 10.5% in the quarter, and they set new records on Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Their Lowe's app was actually the number one free shopping app on Apple's App Store on Black Friday.

**JORDAN**: The Pro business momentum is really interesting too. They're expanding their Pro sales force and rolling out this AI-enabled "Pro Companion" tool that helps sales associates prepare for customer conversations. It gives them instant access to relevant information so they can walk into meetings with recommendations already prepared.

**ALEX**: And then there are the big acquisitions - Foundation Building Materials, or FBM, and Artisan Design Group, or ADG. Together, these are expected to contribute about $8 billion in sales for 2026. The strategy here is to create what Ellison calls a "total home" solution for builders - basically everything they need for interior spaces.

**JORDAN**: Though it's worth noting these acquisitions are diluting operating margins by about 30 basis points in 2026, or 50 basis points on an annualized basis. But management says they're earnings accretive overall, which is the key metric.

**ALEX**: Let's talk guidance because this is where things get interesting. For 2026, they're forecasting sales between $92 billion and $94 billion, with comparable sales flat to up 2%. That's a wider range than they usually provide.

**JORDAN**: Right, and when an analyst asked about that wider range, Ellison was pretty transparent. He said there are just too many variables - unpredictable tariffs, high interest rates, and uncertain consumer demand. They're essentially saying "we're confident we'll outperform the market, but the market itself is really hard t

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# Beta Finch Podcast Script: Lowe's Q4 2026 Earnings Breakdown

**ALEX**: Welcome to Beta Finch, your AI-powered earnings breakdown where we turn complex financial reports into conversations you can actually follow. I'm Alex.

**JORDAN**: And I'm Jordan. Today we're diving into Lowe's fourth quarter 2026 results, and there's quite a bit to unpack here.

**ALEX**: Before we jump in, I need to mention that this podcast is AI-generated content for educational and entertainment purposes only. Nothing we discuss should be considered investment advice. Always do your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making any investment decisions.

**JORDAN**: Absolutely. Now, let's talk Lowe's. Alex, what were the headline numbers that caught your attention?

**ALEX**: Well, Lowe's delivered $20.6 billion in Q4 sales with comparable sales up 1.3%, which is actually pretty solid given the challenging environment they're operating in. For the full year 2025, they hit $86.3 billion in sales with adjusted earnings per share of $12.28 - that's a 2% increase year-over-year.

**JORDAN**: What I found interesting is how they managed to hold their adjusted operating margins flat despite some serious headwinds. CEO Marvin Ellison was pretty candid about the challenging macro environment - consumers are still hesitant about big-ticket DIY projects, and the housing market remains under pressure from high mortgage rates.

**ALEX**: Speaking of headwinds, they made some tough decisions too. Lowe's announced they're eliminating about 600 corporate and support roles as part of what they call their "perpetual productivity improvement" initiatives. But here's what's notable - they're simultaneously giving out $125 million in discretionary bonuses to frontline workers.

**JORDAN**: That's a fascinating contrast, isn't it? Cut corporate overhead while rewarding the people actually serving customers. It shows they're being very strategic about where they're investing versus where they're cutting costs.

**ALEX**: Exactly. And speaking of investments, let's talk about their growth engines. Three areas really stood out: Pro customers, online sales, and home services. Online grew 10.5% in the quarter, and they set new records on Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Their Lowe's app was actually the number one free shopping app on Apple's App Store on Black Friday.

**JORDAN**: The Pro business momentum is really interesting too. They're expanding their Pro sales force and rolling out this AI-enabled "Pro Companion" tool that helps sales associates prepare for customer conversations. It gives them instant access to relevant information so they can walk into meetings with recommendations already prepared.

**ALEX**: And then there are the big acquisitions - Foundation Building Materials, or FBM, and Artisan Design Group, or ADG. Together, these are expected to contribute about $8 billion in sales for 2026. The strategy here is to create what Ellison calls a "total home" solution for builders - basically everything they need for interior spaces.

**JORDAN**: Though it's worth noting these acquisitions are diluting operating margins by about 30 basis points in 2026, or 50 basis points on an annualized basis. But management says they're earnings accretive overall, which is the key metric.

**ALEX**: Let's talk guidance because this is where things get interesting. For 2026, they're forecasting sales between $92 billion and $94 billion, with comparable sales flat to up 2%. That's a wider range than they usually provide.

**JORDAN**: Right, and when an analyst asked about that...]]>454falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/coming-soon-beta-finch-en--70092196
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