Lowe’s shares were falling Tuesday as the company’s quarterly earnings report failed to reassure investors that the home-improvement market is headed back to normal after years of weak demand. Lowe’s raised its total sales outlook for 2024 to between $83 billion and $83.

Lowe's topped third-quarter earnings and revenue estimates on Tuesday. The home improvement retailer raised its outlook, but still expects full-year sales to decline from the prior year. Lowe's rival Home Depot has said customers are deferring big projects even after the Federal Reserve cut interest rates.

Lowe’s Cos.’ stock was unable to hold early gains Tuesday, after the home-improvement retailer beat third-quarter estimates and raised its guidance, as softness in big-ticket items weighed against storm-related sales and positive same-store sales in Pro and online.

Lowe's Companies stock growth downgraded from 'buy' to 'hold' due to recent revenue and profitability declines.