Can Lowe’s Outperform Analysts’ Estimates in Q1 2018?
Analysts expect Lowe’s (LOW) to post earnings per share of $1.22, which represents 18.4% year-over-year growth from $1.03. The company’s EPS growth is expected to be driven by revenue growth, expansion of its net margin, and share repurchases. Analysts expect Lowe’s net margin to improve from 5.2% to 5.8% due to the lower effective tax rate.