The phrase "expected lower" is grammatically correct and can be used in written English.
It can be used to describe something that was predicted or anticipated to be at a lower level or below a certain standard. Example: Despite the company's efforts, their profits for the quarter were still lower than expected.
The association said that while it expected lower profits after an exceptionally strong first quarter, the decline "exceeded expectations".
Tibco Software, a business software maker, reported lower-than-expected revenue on Friday and forecast fourth-quarter results below estimates on expected lower revenue from its services segment.
These costs dissuade students from entering primary care because of the expected lower income.
It said it expected lower earnings in the current quarter and planned a major job shift to cut costs.
BorgWarner Inc., an auto parts maker, said yesterday that it expected lower third-quarter earnings because of Firestone's tire recall.
The Swiss company said it also expected lower investment income in the current economic downturn to cut back its profits.
Netflix had reported that it expected lower revenue and profits in the fourth quarter because of recent changes in pricing.
But the company warned that it expected lower profit and revenue for the rest of the year.
The association said that while it expected lower profits after an exceptionally strong first quarter, the decline was steeper than expected.
Well, the decline in medium-term interest rates could be pronounced excessive if anyone expected lower rates to produce a runaway boom — but nobody expects that.
Boise Cascade said it expected lower product prices and weaker margins to reduce first-quarter operating income by about $12 million.
