Lowe’s posts 1Q sales and earnings gains
May 19, 2021
Lowe’s posted a 25.9 percent gain in same-store sales during the first quarter with earnings of $3.21 per share, up from $1.76 last year. Home Depot, Lowe’s larger rival, posted a 31 percent gain in same-store sales during the first quarter.
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