Lowe's Companies Inc. (LOW) experienced a significant pre-market plunge of 5.12% on Wednesday, as investors reacted to earnings expectations ahead of the company's quarterly results.
According to earnings preview data, Lowe's is expected to report fourth-quarter earnings per share of $1.92, which represents a decline from the $1.99 reported in the prior-year period. This anticipated earnings drop appears to be driving negative sentiment among investors in pre-market trading.
The home improvement retailer is scheduled to report its quarterly results before the market opens, with investors also likely considering recent company developments including the elimination of approximately 600 corporate and support roles earlier this month.