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Lowe’s Plans to Add 45 Stores This Year

Lowe’s Plans to Add 45 Stores This Year

Here’s some news from a tenant who has been pretty quiet. 

Lowe’s press release

MOORESVILLE, N.C., May 18, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) today reported net earnings of $884 million for the quarter ended April 29, 2016, a 31.4 percent increase over the same period a year ago. Diluted earnings per share increased 40.0 percent to $0.98 from $0.70 in the first quarter of 2015.

  • Total sales are expected to increase approximately 6 percent, including the 53rd week
  • The 53rd week is expected to increase total sales by approximately 1.5 percent
  • Comparable sales are expected to increase approximately 4 percent
  • The company expects to add approximately 45 home improvement and hardware stores.
  • Earnings before interest and taxes as a percentage of sales (operating margin) are expected to increase 80 to 90 basis points.2
  • The effective income tax rate is expected to be approximately 38.1%.
  • Diluted earnings per share of approximately $4.11 are expected for the fiscal year ending February 3, 2017.