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Lowe’s Cuts Full-Year Sales Outlook as DIY Spending Remains Under Pressure

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August 19 2026 9:38AM

Lowe’s (NYSE:LOW) has lowered its full-year sales forecast as persistent weakness in spending on major home improvement projects continues to weigh on the retailer, with CEO Marvin Ellison pointing to a challenging environment for discretionary DIY purchases.

Shares of Lowe’s fell more than 2% in Wednesday premarket trading following the updated outlook.

High interest rates have prompted homeowners to scale back spending on expensive renovations and remodelling projects, which are often financed through borrowing. At the same time, elevated mortgage rates and higher property prices have continued to constrain activity across the broader U.S. housing market.

In a statement, Ellison said the near-term operating environment “remains dynamic,” including “pressure in discretionary DIY spending.” Nevertheless, continued growth across Lowe’s professional and online businesses helped the company deliver its fifth consecutive quarter of positive comparable sales.

Second-quarter net sales increased 8.3% year on year to $25.96 billion, slightly below the Bloomberg consensus forecast of $26.13 billion. Adjusted earnings per share reached $4.40, up from $4.33 in the same period last year and ahead of market expectations.

However, Lowe’s revised its fiscal 2026 guidance to account for its performance during the first half of the year and the latest trends in customer demand.

The company now expects comparable sales to remain flat compared with the previous year. Its earlier guidance called for comparable sales ranging from flat to growth of 2%. Lowe’s also narrowed its full-year revenue forecast to $92 billion, compared with its previous range of $92 billion to $94 billion.

Lowe’s said its updated guidance incorporates tariff refunds recognised during the second quarter but does not include any potential additional tariff refunds that could be received during the second half of the fiscal year.

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LOWE'S KICKS OFF YEAR TWO OF 'EARN YOUR SUNDAY' WITH EXPANDED ROSTER OF NFL SUPERSTARS AND A MISSION TO HELP FANS GET GAMEDAY READYSeptember 3, 2026 8:00 AM
PR Newswire (US) Lowe's adds NFL stars Myles Garrett and Jordan Love to the Lowe's Home Team alongside Justin Jefferson, Christian McCaffrey and Dak Prescott with exclusive products and experiences designed to help fans put in the work and 'Earn Their Sunday'MOORESVILLE, N.C., Sept. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Lowe's, the official home improvement partner of the National Football League for the eighth consecutive year, is encouraging NFL fans to Earn Your Sunday by tackling home projects during the week so that Sundays can be all about football, family and relaxation. Lowe's taps into the personalities and playing styles of its NFL roster to show how the right products can help tackle any job. From the field to the backyard, Lowe's NFL stars put their go-to products to work, helping homeowners take on their own to-do lists and get gameday ready. This season, fans will have the chance to get their hands on products inspired by the same gear they see their favorite players using throughout the season.Joining the Lowe's Home Team this season are reigning Defensive Player of the Year and single-season sack record holder Myles Garrett and standout quarterback Jordan Love. Garrett and Love join returning stars Justin Jefferson, Christian McCaffrey and Dak Prescott to inspire fans to tackle their projects, finish the job and enjoy the reward of a Sunday well earned.The Kobalt NFL Mini Toolboxes are also back, officially licensed for all 32 NFL teams after selling out earlier this year. Available now online and at select stores, the fan-favorite toolboxes are the first of several exclusive product drops coming throughout the season that bring Earn Your Sunday from the screen into fans' hands. MyLowe's Rewards and MyLowe's Pro Rewards members can expect exclusive Member-Only product drops and early access to select releases, with more surprises to come throughout the season that give members even more ways to Earn Their Sunday, while supplies last.And beginning Sept. 9, MyLowe's Rewards and MyLowe's Pro Rewards members can also visit the Lowe's Earn Your Sunday Tour, any Lowe's location or enter online for the chance to win the ultimate Sunday at Super Bowl LXI in Los Angeles, with a trip for two including round-trip airfare, three nights of hotel accommodations, two tickets to Super Bowl LXI, pre-game tailgate passes and a $1,000 prepaid debit card. An additional 200 winners will receive a $10 Lowe's gift card. For more details, visit Lowes.com/superbowlsweeps.^"At Lowe's, our ambition is to be the most helpful brand in home improvement, and that means helping our customers make more time for the people and moments that matter most," said Jen Wilson, Lowe's Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer. "That's what Earn Your Sunday is all about: Helping fans get the job done so they can put the tools down and enjoy a Sunday well earned. This season, we're excited to bring that idea to life in even more ways, with an incredible roster of NFL talent and everything fans need to tackle their projects and get gameday ready."The Lowe's Earn Your Sunday Tour will also hit the road for a second consecutive year, bringing interactive fan experiences to Lowe's stores and stadiums in select markets nationwide throughout the NFL season. The tour includes an EA SPORTS™ Madden NFL 27 station where fans can put their skills to the test and four new interactive activations featuring P&G Cleaning, Spruce, LG and EGO, along with free giveaways and exclusive gifts for MyLowe's Rewards members.After an exciting inaugural year, Lowe's is leveling up its Sunday presence with a brand-new Football Night in America set, continuing its role as the presenting sponsor of NBC's iconic pregame show. The partnership will give fans a front-row seat to Earn Your Sunday every week, bringing it to life far beyond Lowe's stores and NFL stadiums, right into fans' homes.NFL fans can learn more about Lowe's Earn Your Sunday and the Earn Your Sunday Tour while discovering the right products to complete their home improvement projects all season long at Lowes.com/NFL.^NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Open to legal residents of 50 US/DC, at least 18 years of age & age of majority in their state of residence, who are enrolled in MyLowe's Rewards loyalty program and PRO businesses registered & located in the U.S. that are enrolled in MyLowe's Pro Rewards loyalty program with authorized representative who is legal residents of 50 US/DC, 18+ years of age & age of majority in their state of residence at time of participation. Void where prohibited. Begins at 12:00:01 a.m. ET on 9/9/26 & ends at 11:59:59 p.m. ET on 1/10/27. For Official Rules, how to enter, odds, prize details and restrictions, visit Lowes.com/superbowlsweeps. Grand Prize requires credit card for hotel incidentals and use of mobile ticketing app. Message.& data rates may apply. Sponsor: Lowe's. The NFL Entities will have no liability or responsibility for any claim arising in connection with participation in the promotion or any prize awarded. The NFL Entities have not offered or sponsored the promotion in any way.About Lowe's
Lowe's Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) is a FORTUNE® 100 home improvement company with total fiscal year 2025 sales of more than $86 billion. Lowe's employs approximately 300,000 associates and operates over 1,750 home improvement stores, 540 branches and 120 distribution centers. Lowe's is a core value S&P 500 equity stock and a dividend aristocrat. Based in Mooresville, N.C., Lowe's supports the communities it serves through programs focused on creating safe, affordable housing, improving community spaces, helping to develop the next generation of skilled trade experts and providing disaster relief to communities in need. For more information, visit Lowes.com.Media Contact
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Shelly Hubbard
704-775-3856
shelly.hubbard@lowes.com Media Inquiries:
Steve Salazar
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LOWE'S REPORTS SECOND QUARTER 2026 SALES AND EARNINGS RESULTSAugust 19, 2026 6:00 AM
PR Newswire (US) — Diluted EPS of $4.27; Adjusted Diluted EPS1 of $4.40 —
— Comparable Sales Increased 0.2% —
— Updates Full Year 2026 Outlook —MOORESVILLE, N.C., Aug. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Lowe's Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) today reported net earnings of $2.4 billion and diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $4.27 for the quarter ended July 31, 2026, compared to diluted EPS of $4.27 in the second quarter of 2025. During the second quarter ended July 31, 2026, the company recognized $96 million in pre-tax expenses associated with the acquisitions of Foundation Building Materials (FBM) and Artisan Design Group (ADG). Excluding these expenses, second quarter 2026 adjusted diluted EPS1 increased 1.6% to $4.40 compared to the prior-year adjusted diluted EPS. Both diluted EPS and adjusted diluted EPS1 include an $0.11 benefit from IEEPA tariff refunds. Total sales for the quarter were $26.0 billion, compared to $24.0 billion in the prior-year quarter. Comparable sales for the quarter increased 0.2%, driven by strong performance in Pro and home services sales, as well as a 15.7% increase in online sales, partially offset by persistent DIY macro pressures."Sustained growth in Pro, Online and Home Services led to our fifth consecutive quarter of positive comp sales, despite pressure in discretionary DIY spending," said Marvin R. Ellison, Lowe's chairman, president and CEO. "While the near-term remains dynamic, our teams are executing at a high level, advancing our Total Home strategy and investing to drive growth and profitability. I would like to thank all of our frontline associates for their hard work and dedication to our customers."As of July 31, 2026, Lowe's operated 1,761 stores, representing 196.0 million square feet of retail selling space.Capital AllocationThe company remains committed to generating sustainable shareholder value through a disciplined focus on its capital allocation program. During the quarter, the company paid $673 million in dividends.1Adjusted diluted earnings per share is a non-GAAP financial measure. Refer to the "Non-GAAP Financial Measures Reconciliation" section of this release for additional information, as well as reconciliations between the company's GAAP and non-GAAP financial results.

Lowe's Business Outlook                                                                                                                             The company is updating its outlook for fiscal year 2026 to reflect operational results for the first half of the year as well as current demand trends.Fiscal year 2026 outlook also includes tariff refunds recognized during the second quarter and excludes any potential additional tariff refunds in the second half of the year.Fiscal Year 2026 OutlookTotal sales of $92.0 billion (previously $92.0 to 94.0 billion)Comparable sales expected to be flat as compared to prior year (previously flat to up 2%)Operating income as a percentage of sales (operating margin) of 11.2% (previously 11.2% to 11.4%)Adjusted1 operating income as a percentage of sales (adjusted operating margin) of 11.6%
(previously 11.6% to 11.8%)Net interest expense of approximately $1.6 billionEffective income tax rate of approximately 24.5%Diluted earnings per share of approximately $11.75 (previously $11.75 to $12.25)Adjusted1 diluted earnings per share of approximately $12.25 (previously $12.25 to $12.75)Capital expenditures of up to $2.5 billionA conference call to discuss second quarter 2026 operating results is scheduled for today, Wednesday, August 19, at 9 a.m. ET. The conference call will be available by webcast and can be accessed by visiting Lowe's website at ir.lowes.com and clicking on Lowe's Second Quarter 2026 Earnings Conference Call Webcast. Supplemental slides will be available prior to the start of the conference call. A replay of the call will be archived at ir.lowes.com.Lowe's Companies, Inc.                                                                                                                               Lowe's Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) is a FORTUNE® 100 home improvement company with total fiscal year 2025 sales of more than $86 billion. Lowe's employs approximately 300,000 associates and operates over 1,750 home improvement stores, 540 branches and 120 distribution centers. Lowe's is a core value S&P 500 equity stock and a dividend aristocrat. Based in Mooresville, N.C., Lowe's supports the communities it serves through programs focused on creating safe, affordable housing, improving community spaces, helping to develop the next generation of skilled trade experts and providing disaster relief to communities in need. For more information, visit Lowes.com.Disclosure Regarding Forward-Looking Statements                                                                                    This press release includes "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Statements including words such as "believe", "expect", "anticipate", "plan", "desire", "project", "estimate", "intend", "will", "should", "could", "would", "may", "strategy", "potential", "opportunity", "outlook", "scenario", "guidance", and similar expressions are forward-looking statements.  Forward-looking statements involve, among other things, expectations, projections, and assumptions about future financial and operating results, objectives (including objectives related to environmental and social matters), business outlook, priorities, sales growth, shareholder value, capital expenditures, cash flows, the housing market, the home improvement industry, demand for products and services including customer acceptance of new offerings and initiatives, macroeconomic conditions and consumer spending, trade policy changes and additional tariffs and tariff refunds, share repurchases, and Lowe's strategic initiatives, including those relating to acquisitions and dispositions and the impact of such transactions on our strategic and operational plans and financial results. Such statements involve risks and uncertainties, and we can give no assurance that they will prove to be correct. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied in such statements.A wide variety of potential risks, uncertainties, and other factors could materially affect our ability to achieve the results either expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements including, but not limited to, changes in general economic conditions, such as volatility and/or lack of liquidity from time to time in U.S. and world financial markets and the consequent reduced availability and/or higher cost of borrowing to Lowe's and its customers, slower rates of growth in real disposable personal income that could affect the rate of growth in consumer spending, inflation and its impacts on discretionary spending and on our costs, shortages, and other disruptions in the labor supply, interest rate and currency fluctuations, home price appreciation or decreasing housing turnover, age of housing stock, the availability of consumer credit and of mortgage financing, trade policy changes or additional tariffs, outbreaks of pandemics, fluctuations in fuel and energy costs, inflation or deflation of commodity prices, natural disasters, geopolitical or armed conflicts, acts of both domestic and international terrorism, and other factors that can negatively affect our customers.Investors and others should carefully consider the foregoing factors and other uncertainties, risks and potential events including, but not limited to, those described in "Item 1A - Risk Factors" in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and as may be updated from time to time in Item 1A in our quarterly reports on Form 10-Q or other subsequent filings with the SEC. All such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and we do not undertake any obligation to update these statements other than as required by law. LOW-IRContacts:           Investor Inquiries:
Media Inquiries:
Shelly Hubbard
Steve Salazar
704-775-3856
steve.j.salazar@lowes.com 
shelly.hubbard@lowes.com              

 Lowe's Companies, Inc.Consolidated Statements of Current Earnings and Accumulated Deficit (Unaudited)In Millions, Except Per Share and Percentage Data

Three Months Ended
Six Months Ended
July 31, 2026
August 1, 2025
July 31, 2026
August 1, 2025Current EarningsAmount
% Sales
Amount
% Sales
Amount
% Sales
Amount
% SalesNet sales$ 25,956
100.00
$ 23,959
100.00
$ 49,034
100.00
$ 44,888
100.00Cost of sales17,379
66.96
15,858
66.19
32,914
67.13
29,800
66.39Gross margin8,577
33.04
8,101
33.81
16,120
32.87
15,088
33.61Expenses:














Selling, general and administrative4,456
17.17
4,175
17.42
8,879
18.10
8,222
18.31Depreciation and amortization572
2.20
457
1.91
1,138
2.32
902
2.01Operating income3,549
13.67
3,469
14.48
6,103
12.45
5,964
13.29Interest – net374
1.44
313
1.31
773
1.58
650
1.45Pre-tax earnings3,175
12.23
3,156
13.17
5,330
10.87
5,314
11.84Income tax provision776
2.99
758
3.16
1,303
2.66
1,276
2.84Net earnings$   2,399
9.24
$    2,398
10.01
$    4,027
8.21
$    4,038
9.00































Weighted average common shares
     outstanding – basic559


559


559


559

Basic earnings per common share (1)$     4.28


$      4.28


$      7.18


$      7.21

Weighted average common shares
     outstanding – diluted560


560


560


560

Diluted earnings per common share (1)     $     4.27


$      4.27


$      7.17


$      7.19

Cash dividends per share$     1.25


$      1.20


$      2.45


$      2.35

















Accumulated Deficit














Balance at beginning of period$  (9,884)


$ (13,833)


$ (10,839)


$ (14,799)

Net earnings2,399


2,398


4,027


4,038

Cash dividends declared(702)


(673)


(1,375)


(1,317)

Share repurchases—








(30)

Balance at end of period$  (8,187)


$ (12,108)


$   (8,187)


$ (12,108)



(1)       Under the two-class method, earnings per share is calculated using net earnings allocable to common shares, which is derived by reducing net earnings by the earnings allocable to participating securities.  Net earnings allocable to common shares used in the basic and diluted earnings per share calculation were $2,392 million and for the three months ended July 31, 2026, and $2,391 million for the three months ended August 1, 2025.  Net earnings allocable to common shares used in the basic and diluted earnings per share calculation were $4,016 million for the six months ended July 31, 2026, and $4,027 million for the six months ended August 1, 2025. Lowe's Companies, Inc.Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited)In Millions, Except Percentage Data

Three Months Ended
Six Months Ended
July 31, 2026
August 1, 2025
July 31, 2026
August 1, 2025
Amount
% Sales
Amount
% Sales
Amount
% Sales
Amount
% SalesNet earnings$   2,399
9.24
$   2,398
10.01
$   4,027
8.21
$   4,038
9.00Cash flow hedges – net of tax     (3)
(0.01)
(4)
(0.01)
(7)
(0.02)
(7)
(0.02)Other(1)

(1)
(0.01)
(2)


—Other comprehensive loss(4)
(0.01)
(5)
(0.02)
(9)
(0.02)
(7)
(0.02)Comprehensive income$   2,395
9.23
$   2,393
9.99
$   4,018
8.19
$   4,031
8.98 Lowe's Companies, Inc.Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited)In Millions, Except Par Value Data







July 31, 2026
August 1, 2025Assets



Current assets:



Cash and cash equivalents
$               3,172
$               4,860Short-term investments
235
396Receivables - net
1,238
320Merchandise inventory - net
17,737
16,342Other current assets
960
721Total current assets
23,342
22,639Property, less accumulated depreciation
18,276
17,708Operating lease right-of-use assets
4,071
3,887Long-term investments
179
273Deferred income taxes - net

140Intangible assets - net
5,709
976Goodwill
3,957
691Other assets
347
300Total assets
$             55,881
$             46,614




Liabilities and shareholders' deficit



Current liabilities:



Current maturities of long-term debt
$               2,352
$               4,175Current operating lease liabilities
733
536Accounts payable
11,076
9,513Accrued compensation and employee benefits
1,168
1,098Deferred revenue
1,609
1,558Other current liabilities
4,194
4,742Total current liabilities
21,132
21,622Long-term debt, excluding current maturities
35,204
30,548Noncurrent operating lease liabilities
3,734
3,801Deferred income taxes - net
1,201
—Deferred revenue - Lowe's protection plans
1,253
1,283Other liabilities
794
760Total liabilities
63,318
58,014




Shareholders' deficit:



Preferred stock, $5 par value: Authorized - 5.0 million shares; Issued and outstanding -
     none

—Common stock, $0.50 par value: Authorized - 5.6 billion shares; Issued and outstanding -     
     561 million and 561 million, respectively
281
280Capital in excess of par value
207
147Accumulated deficit
(8,187)
(12,108)Accumulated other comprehensive income
262
281Total shareholders' deficit
(7,437)
(11,400)Total liabilities and shareholders' deficit
$             55,881
$             46,614 Lowe's Companies, Inc.Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)In Millions

Six Months Ended
July 31, 2026
August 1, 2025Cash flows from operating activities:


  Net earnings$               4,027
$               4,038  Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities:     


     Depreciation and amortization1,292
1,022     Noncash lease expense338
267     Deferred income taxes165
70Loss on property and other assets - net15
30     Share-based payment expense132
117     Changes in operating assets and liabilities:


Receivables - net(157)
(22)       Merchandise inventory – net(436)
1,173       Other operating assets236
20       Accounts payable1,313
150       Other operating liabilities84
745     Net cash provided by operating activities7,009
7,610



Cash flows from investing activities:


     Purchases of investments(808)
(845)     Proceeds from sale/maturity of investments1,079
827     Capital expenditures(1,063)
(1,013)     Proceeds from sale of property and other long-term assets8
7     Acquisition of business - net(5)
(1,314)     Other – net28
(5)     Net cash used in investing activities(761)
(2,343)



Cash flows from financing activities:


     Repayment of debt(2,397)
(796)Proceeds from issuance of common stock under share-based payment plans71
70     Cash dividend payments(1,346)
(1,290)     Repurchases of common stock(366)
(113)     Other – net(20)
(39)     Net cash used in financing activities(4,058)
(2,168)



Net increase in cash and cash equivalents2,190
3,099Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period982
1,761Cash and cash equivalents, end of period$               3,172
$               4,860Lowe's Companies, Inc.
Non-GAAP Financial Measure Reconciliation (Unaudited)To provide additional transparency, the Company has presented the non-GAAP financial measure of adjusted diluted earnings per share for the three months ended July 31, 2026 and August 1, 2025.  This measure excludes the impact of certain items, further described below, to assist analysts and investors in understanding operational performance for the second quarter of fiscal 2026.Fiscal 2026 Impacts
During fiscal 2026, the Company recognized financial impacts from the following:In the second quarter of fiscal 2026, the Company recognized pre-tax expenses of $96 million consisting of intangible asset amortization related to the acquisitions of Artisan Design Group and Foundation Building Materials (Acquisitions of businesses).Fiscal 2025 Impacts
During fiscal 2025, the Company recognized financial impacts from the following:In the second quarter of fiscal 2025, the Company recognized pre-tax expenses of $43 million consisting of transaction costs, purchase accounting adjustments, and intangible asset amortization related to the acquisition of Artisan Design Group (Acquisitions of businesses).In addition, the Company has presented full year fiscal 2026 guidance of the non-GAAP financial measures adjusted operating margin and adjusted diluted earnings per share, which exclude the impact of intangible asset amortization, and related tax effects if applicable, related to the acquisitions of Foundation Building Materials and Artisan Design Group. When evaluated with our GAAP results, we believe these non-GAAP measures provide investors with meaningful measures of comparable performance.Adjusted operating margin and adjusted diluted earnings per share should not be considered an alternative to, or more meaningful indicator of, the Company's operating margin or diluted earnings per share as prepared in accordance with GAAP. The Company's methods of determining non-GAAP financial measures may differ from the method used by other companies and may not be comparable.A reconciliation between the Company's GAAP and non-GAAP financial results is shown below and available on the Company's website at ir.lowes.com.
Three Months Ended
July 31, 2026
August 1, 2025Adjusted Diluted Earnings Per SharePre-Tax
EarningsTax 1Net
Earnings
Pre-Tax
EarningsTax 1Net
EarningsDiluted Earnings Per Share, As Reported

$    4.27


$    4.27Acquisitions of businesses0.17(0.04)0.13
0.08(0.02)0.06Adjusted Diluted Earnings Per Share

$    4.40


$    4.33

1   Represents the corresponding tax benefit or expense specifically related to the item excluded from adjusted diluted earnings per share.Our adjusted operating margin and adjusted diluted earnings per share guidance for fiscal 2026 excludes an expected 40 basis points and $0.50 after tax impact, respectively, from intangible asset amortization. View original content to download multimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/lowes-reports-second-quarter-2026-sales-and-earnings-results-302854643.htmlSOURCE Lowe's Companies, Inc. Original: LOWE'S REPORTS SECOND QUARTER 2026 SALES AND EARNINGS RESULTS
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U.S. Futures Little Changed After Semiconductor-Led Selloff: Dow Jones, S&P, Nasdaq, Wall StreetAugust 19, 2026 5:50 AM
IH Market News U.S. stock futures traded close to flat on Wednesday as investors assessed the previous session’s semiconductor-driven decline and rising government bond yields while awaiting fresh signals from the Federal Reserve. At 03:11 ET (07:11 GMT), Dow futures were up 42 points, or 0.1%, while S&P 500 futures were broadly unchanged. Nasdaq 100 futures slipped 40 points, or 0.1%. Wall Street’s main indices retreated on Tuesday, with Vital Knowledge analysts attributing weakness among semiconductor stocks to profit-taking and concerns about a “tidal wave” of debt issuance associated with the artificial intelligence investment boom. Questions continue to surround the sustainability of enormous spending on AI infrastructure, particularly the advanced data centres required to support increasingly powerful models and applications. Deutsche Bank analysts said these concerns, combined with worries about fiscal deficits and higher oil prices linked to the continuing stalemate in the Iran conflict, helped drive global bond yields to fresh highs. U.S. Treasury yields subsequently eased after weaker housing and industrial production figures raised questions about how quickly the Federal Reserve could tighten monetary policy. Fed Minutes Could Provide Clues on Interest Rates Expectations for a Federal Reserve rate increase in the coming months have recently weakened following softer labour-market figures and relatively moderate inflation data. Attention now turns to the minutes from the Fed’s July policy meeting. Officials left interest rates unchanged at that gathering, although bond markets were volatile afterwards as investors attempted to interpret remarks from Fed Chair Kevin Warsh. Warsh offered little guidance about the direction of future policy, saying only that the central bank will “not waver” in its commitment to returning inflation to its 2% target. With limited forward guidance available, investors will scrutinise the minutes for evidence of how policymakers view inflation, economic activity and the appropriate path for interest rates. Warsh described the July gathering as a “good family fight,” after three policymakers dissented from the decision to hold rates and instead supported a 25-basis-point increase. Target and Analog Devices Lead Earnings Calendar Corporate earnings will provide another important focus, with several major retailers due to report and potentially offer new insight into the financial health of U.S. consumers. Target (NYSE:TGT) is scheduled to release its results before the opening bell. In May, the retailer raised its annual sales growth forecast for the first time in two years despite warning that the broader economic environment remained challenging. Chief Executive Michael Fiddelke said at the time that while he was encouraged by first-quarter sales growth of 5.6%, he would not “confuse this progress with potential.” Lowe’s (NYSE:LOW) is also due to report. Its results follow numbers from rival Home Depot (NYSE:HD), which delivered better-than-expected second-quarter sales and profit on Tuesday as repair and maintenance demand helped compensate for weaker spending on major renovation projects. Outside retail, Analog Devices (NASDAQ:ADI) will also attract attention. The semiconductor manufacturer previously issued a third-quarter revenue forecast above market expectations, supported by demand for chips and sensor components linked to the expansion of AI infrastructure. Trump Pauses 50% Canada Tariffs for Three Days Trade policy is another factor in focus after U.S. President Donald Trump announced a three-day pause to planned 50% tariffs on a range of Canadian goods. The decision came only hours before the new levies were scheduled to take effect, providing additional time for Washington and Ottawa to finalise an agreement. Trump said in a social media post that the U.S. and Canada have a “deal,” subject to “the finalization of documents.” The administration had threatened in July to impose the tariffs on approximately $20 billion of Canadian products, including wine, furniture, fishing rods and hockey sticks, using a Depression-era law aimed at countries accused of discriminating against U.S. goods. The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative said the prospective agreement would improve access to Canadian markets for American products and include “alignment” on digital trade issues. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney acknowledged progress in negotiations but said “important work” remained. He also reiterated his objective of building a Canadian economy that is “more independent” and “competitive”. OpenAI Revenue Growth Reportedly Trails Anthropic Developments in artificial intelligence are also attracting attention following a Wall Street Journal report comparing the latest financial performance of OpenAI (NASDAQ:OAI) and Anthropic (NASDAQ:ANTP). According to the report, OpenAI told investors that second-quarter revenue increased 18% to $6.7 billion from $5.7 billion in the first quarter, although losses widened. Anthropic, meanwhile, reportedly more than doubled quarterly revenue to $11.6 billion and generated a small operating profit, overtaking OpenAI for the first time. The contrasting performances could signal a change in competitive momentum within the AI industry. Slower ChatGPT growth and increasing adoption of Anthropic’s Claude Code among developers have added pressure on OpenAI to accelerate growth and adapt its strategy. Target stock price Lowe’s stock price Home Depot stock price Analog Devices stock priceThe post U.S. Futures Little Changed After Semiconductor-Led Selloff: Dow Jones, S&P, Nasdaq, Wall Street appeared first on US Editors. Original: U.S. Futures Little Changed After Semiconductor-Led Selloff: Dow Jones, S&P, Nasdaq, Wall Street
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Five key market events investors are watching this weekAugust 17, 2026 6:41 AM
IH Market News Financial markets are entering the new trading week amid signs of a traditional summer slowdown, with analysts pointing to the VIX volatility index falling to its lowest level of the year. Despite quieter trading conditions, investors still face a busy calendar of corporate results, economic releases and central-bank developments. Major U.S. retailers are due to report quarterly earnings, preliminary August business activity figures will provide an early indication of economic momentum, and minutes from the Federal Reserve’s July meeting could offer additional clues about the outlook for interest rates. China’s latest activity figures and a monetary-policy decision from Sweden’s Riksbank will also attract attention. 1. Retail earnings put U.S. consumer strength to the test The U.S. earnings season is approaching its final stages, with around 85% of S&P 500 companies that have already reported exceeding expectations. Attention now shifts towards some of America’s largest retailers to determine whether the strong corporate reporting season can continue. According to LSEG data cited by Reuters, profits among S&P 500 companies have increased 32.7% when paper gains recorded by technology giants Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG) and Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) are excluded. Home Depot (NYSE:HD), Target (NYSE:TGT) and Lowe’s (NYSE:LOW) are among the major retailers scheduled to release results. Walmart will command particular attention when it reports before Thursday’s opening bell. As one of America’s largest retailers, its sales trends and management commentary are frequently viewed as important indicators of household spending, a major contributor to U.S. economic activity. 2. August flash PMIs offer early reading on economic momentum Investors will also receive preliminary August purchasing managers’ index readings from the U.S. and several other major economies. Business activity has so far proved relatively resilient despite the energy shock associated with the Iran war and expectations that some central banks could respond to inflationary pressures with higher interest rates. Deutsche Bank analysts noted that the U.S. composite PMI, which combines manufacturing and services activity, reached its highest level of the year in July. For August, the S&P Global U.S. services PMI is expected to ease slightly to 53.9, while the manufacturing index is forecast to increase to 54.0. Readings above 50 indicate that activity is expanding, meaning both sectors are expected to remain in growth territory. 3. China’s industrial slowdown highlights domestic weakness China’s latest activity figures showed industrial production losing momentum in July as weak domestic demand and rising costs outweighed some of the benefits from resilient overseas demand. Industrial production increased 4.5% year-on-year, according to data released Monday by the National Bureau of Statistics. That was below expectations for 5% growth and represented a slowdown from June’s 5.3% increase. Conditions in the manufacturing sector have also weakened, with China’s official manufacturing PMI moving into contraction during July and domestic consumption remaining subdued. Strong international demand has provided some support, particularly for exports of higher-technology products, limiting the slowdown in industrial output. However, rising costs caused by disruption to global energy markets and shipping routes are creating another challenge for Chinese manufacturers. 4. Fed minutes could provide clues after rate-hike bets fade Expectations for another Federal Reserve interest rate increase have declined following softer labour-market indicators and relatively moderate inflation data. Those expectations could be tested when the Fed publishes minutes from its July policy meeting. Policymakers left rates unchanged at the meeting, although bond markets experienced considerable volatility afterwards as investors attempted to interpret comments from Fed Chair Kevin Warsh. Warsh offered little guidance about future policy decisions, saying only that the Fed will “not waver” in its commitment to returning inflation to its 2% target. With explicit forward guidance limited, investors are expected to examine the minutes closely for indications of how policymakers are balancing inflation risks against the broader economic outlook. Warsh described the July gathering as a “good family fight,” after three policymakers dissented from the decision to leave rates unchanged and instead supported a 25-basis-point increase. “Given Chair Warsh has stepped back from offering policy guidance, the minutes may shed extra light on how the Fed is weighing inflation risks as well as their urgency to act should those risks remain elevated,” Deutsche Bank analysts said. 5. Riksbank expected to keep Swedish rates unchanged Outside the U.S., Sweden’s Riksbank is expected to leave interest rates unchanged on Thursday for an eighth consecutive meeting. The Swedish central bank has adopted a less urgent approach to potential inflation pressures arising from the Iran war than some of its European counterparts. The European Central Bank increased rates in June before keeping them unchanged the following month, while the Riksbank has had less need to respond aggressively. Inflationary pressures in Sweden have been comparatively contained, helped by the country’s largely fossil-free energy system, temporary tax reductions and a stronger Swedish currency, according to Reuters. However, investors continue to monitor whether an earlier rise in producer prices could eventually feed through into consumer inflation. A Riksbank survey indicated that businesses expect only modest price increases, providing some support for expectations that policymakers can continue holding rates steady. Alphabet stock price Amazon stock price Home Depot stock price Target stock price Lowe’s stock priceThe post Five key market events investors are watching this week appeared first on US Editors. Original: Five key market events investors are watching this week
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S&P 500 nears record as weak retail data and Iran tensions shape critical weekAugust 17, 2026 6:31 AM
IH Market News The S&P 500 enters a pivotal week for earnings and economic data within touching distance of a record close, after finishing Friday, August 14, just 13 points below its all-time closing high of 7,798.99. The benchmark slipped 0.17% to 7,785.76 in the previous session, with Applied Materials (NASDAQ:AMAT) contributing to the decline after its shares fell 5.1%. Investors are now balancing weaker U.S. consumer indicators, shifting Federal Reserve expectations, a packed retail earnings calendar and continuing geopolitical risks surrounding Iran and the Strait of Hormuz. Weak consumer data reduces September Fed hike expectations The week’s monetary-policy backdrop was significantly reshaped by economic releases showing signs of weakening U.S. consumer activity. Retail sales unexpectedly declined in July, marking their first monthly contraction in nine months, while the University of Michigan’s August consumer sentiment index came in at 51, below the consensus forecast of 54.5, according to Reuters. Together, the reports pushed market expectations for a September Federal Reserve rate increase down to roughly 30–33%, compared with around 50% earlier last week. Asian markets subsequently traded broadly sideways on Monday as the U.S. dollar weakened. “If you can’t look to the Fed for guidance, then you have to increasingly look to earnings for guidance,” Shawn Snyder, economic strategist at Potomac Fund Management, told Reuters. That puts additional importance on this week’s results from major U.S. retailers. Walmart (NYSE:WMT) and Home Depot (NYSE:HD) are scheduled to report on Wednesday, August 19. Investors are likely to focus closely on management commentary regarding lower-income consumers and the impact of higher gasoline prices. Target (NYSE:TGT), Lowe’s (NYSE:LOW), and TJX (NYSE:TJX) are due to follow on Thursday, August 20, completing a major test for consumer discretionary companies. The sector remains one of only two S&P 500 sectors still in negative territory for 2026. Fed minutes take centre stage before Jackson Hole Monetary policy will remain firmly in focus on Wednesday when the Federal Open Market Committee publishes minutes from its latest meeting. The release represents one of the most important opportunities for investors to assess the Fed’s thinking before Fed Chair Kevin Warsh appears at Jackson Hole on August 27. With Warsh providing limited forward guidance so far this year, bond traders are expected to scrutinise the minutes for signs that policymakers retain any appetite for further monetary tightening. Workday takeover report puts software sector in focus Software stocks are also attracting attention after Reuters reported on Thursday that private-equity group Silver Lake was in discussions to acquire Workday (NASDAQ:WDAY). The potential transaction could value the human-resources software company at approximately $51 billion, which would make it one of the largest software buyouts ever, according to the report. Workday shares jumped roughly 18% on Thursday following the news before falling 3.8% on Friday. Neither company has officially confirmed the discussions or provided a potential transaction timetable. Investors will therefore be watching SEC filings for any material developments. The reported talks have also revived interest across the broader enterprise-software industry. Reddit prepares to enter the S&P 500 Reddit (NYSE:RDDT) provided another major move on Friday, climbing almost 13% after being selected for inclusion in the S&P 500 effective August 18. The company will replace AvalonBay Communities in the benchmark, requiring index-tracking funds to adjust their holdings accordingly. Passive funds are expected to complete much of their rebalancing into RDDT around Monday’s open. While the precise volume of compulsory buying has not been established, Reddit’s price action is likely to attract considerable attention from index and passive-fund managers. Iran and Hormuz keep energy risks elevated Energy markets remain another significant source of uncertainty. Brent crude settled at $88.52 per barrel on Friday, gaining 1.67% during the session as negotiations between the U.S. and Iran over transit through the Strait of Hormuz remained deadlocked. The Pentagon has indicated that a naval blockade of Iranian ports could continue indefinitely, while Reuters reported two further attacks on ships late last week. The continuing threat of supply disruption is keeping inflation concerns alive even as weaker U.S. economic data reduces expectations for higher interest rates. Gold also extended its gains on Monday, supported by a weaker dollar and fading Fed hike expectations. Spot gold had closed Friday at $4,374.27 an ounce. China slowdown and Japanese yields complicate global backdrop Economic developments in Asia are adding another layer of uncertainty. China’s industrial output expanded 4.5% year-on-year in July, below the 4.8% forecast in a Reuters poll and down sharply from June’s 5.3% growth rate. Chinese retail sales were also considerably weaker than expected, increasing just 0.6% against a forecast of 1.5%. Meanwhile, Japanese government bond yields increased for a sixth consecutive session to 2.925%, approaching their highest level in three decades and strengthening expectations for further Bank of Japan tightening. Bank of America expects the central bank to deliver four rate increases by July 2027, taking the policy rate to 2%. AI earnings remain strong but expectations are increasingly demanding Artificial intelligence remains one of the most powerful forces influencing U.S. equities, although Applied Materials demonstrated that strong corporate results may no longer be sufficient when investor expectations are already elevated. “A lot of the drivers in the market right now are around various parts of AI, and Applied Materials is an example of a company that had a beat-and-raise but expectations were high and so the stock sold off,” Thomas Martin, senior portfolio manager at GLOBALT Investments, told Reuters Friday. That tension could continue through the remainder of earnings season. According to LSEG data, aggregate second-quarter earnings for the S&P 500 are up 52% year-on-year, driven heavily by AI infrastructure investment from hyperscalers including Microsoft and Amazon. Approximately 85% of companies that have reported results have exceeded estimates. Flash PMIs provide next test for Fed expectations Friday’s preliminary August PMI figures will provide investors with their first major snapshot of business activity during the new month. Consensus expectations stand at 54.0 for manufacturing and 53.9 for services. A substantial downside surprise in either indicator could reinforce expectations that the Federal Reserve will leave rates unchanged, potentially providing additional support for gold and U.S. Treasuries ahead of the Jackson Hole gathering the following week. Applied Materials stock price Walmart stock price Home Depot stock price Target stock price Lowe’s stock price TJX stock price Workday stock price Reddit stock priceThe post S&P 500 nears record as weak retail data and Iran tensions shape critical week appeared first on US Editors. Original: S&P 500 nears record as weak retail data and Iran tensions shape critical week
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Fed rate hike bets retreat as markets await retail earnings and fresh economic signals: Dow Jones, S&P, Nasdaq, Wall Street FuturesAugust 17, 2026 5:15 AM
IH Market News U.S. stock futures were mixed on Monday as investors further reduced expectations for an interest rate increase from the Federal Reserve in September following a run of softer economic data. Attention is also turning towards a busy week of retail earnings, including results from Walmart (NYSE:WMT), Home Depot (NYSE:HD) and Lowe’s (NYSE:LOW). Elsewhere, Anthropic’s (NASDAQ:ANTP) potential stock market debut is attracting attention as bankers and investors assess revenue projections that could reach $200 billion by 2028. Shipping activity through the Strait of Hormuz also fell sharply over the weekend amid continuing tensions between the U.S. and Iran. U.S. futures mixed as Fed expectations shift By 03:08 ET (07:08 GMT), Dow futures were down 26 points, or 0.1%, while S&P 500 futures gained 15 points, or 0.2%. Nasdaq 100 futures advanced 160 points, equivalent to 0.5%. Wall Street’s major indices had declined in the previous session, partly following weaker-than-expected U.S. retail sales figures. Applied Materials (NASDAQ:AMAT) also pressured technology stocks after its positive outlook failed to satisfy elevated market expectations. The semiconductor equipment company’s shares dropped more than 5%, weighing on other companies linked to the artificial intelligence investment boom. Deutsche Bank analysts said in a note to clients that signs of a summer slowdown in market activity were beginning to emerge, highlighting the VIX volatility index falling to its lowest level of 2026 on Friday. Despite equity indices remaining close to record highs, the analysts pointed to “challenging August crosswinds playing out in bond markets.” “Expectations for an imminent Fed rate hike have been pulled back, but this has been accompanied by a significant U.S. curve steepening, with the backdrop of higher oil prices, elevated fiscal deficits, and demand for capital from the AI investment boom putting upward pressure on yields,” the analysts wrote. The minutes from the Federal Reserve’s July meeting and preliminary August business activity indicators could provide another important test for bond markets this week. Retail earnings will also take centre stage. Home Depot is due to report alongside Target, Lowe’s and Walmart, giving investors further insight into the strength of U.S. consumer spending. Anthropic valuation could depend on $200 billion 2028 revenue target Anthropic (NASDAQ:ANTP) is forecasting annual revenue of approximately $190 billion to $200 billion by 2028 as bankers and investors evaluate the artificial intelligence developer ahead of a possible major initial public offering, Reuters reported. The projection is more than four times the $47 billion revenue run rate disclosed by Anthropic in May, illustrating the scale of future growth being incorporated into potential valuations. Reuters, citing people familiar with Anthropic’s finances, reported that bankers and investors are applying enterprise value-to-revenue multiples to forecasts extending two years into the future. Revenue multiples are commonly used to value rapidly expanding software companies that have yet to establish mature profitability. Using projections two years ahead is less conventional and reflects both Anthropic’s rapid growth and the difficulties involved in valuing an AI business investing heavily in computing infrastructure, model development and employees. Hormuz shipping traffic drops sharply Commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz slowed significantly over the weekend as vessels faced the threat of attacks and negotiations aimed at resolving the U.S.-Iran conflict remained stalled. Shipping data from Kpler cited by Reuters showed that five commodity vessels crossed the strait on Saturday, while none made the journey on Sunday. That compares with 31 vessels during the previous weekend. Traffic appeared to slow after attacks last week on three vessels operated by the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, according to the United Arab Emirates. The U.S. has also indicated that its naval blockade of Iranian ports could remain in place indefinitely, further reducing expectations for an immediate diplomatic breakthrough with Tehran. Before the U.S. and Israel launched their assault on Iran in late February, more than 130 vessels crossed the Strait of Hormuz each day. The waterway remains one of the world’s most important transit routes for oil and liquefied natural gas. Brent crude futures were last trading 0.1% lower at $88.45 a barrel. China’s industrial output growth loses momentum Chinese industrial production expanded at a slower pace in July as weak domestic demand and rising costs offset continued strength in overseas demand. Industrial production increased 4.5% year-on-year, according to figures released by the National Bureau of Statistics on Monday. The result fell short of expectations for 5% growth and slowed from the 5.3% increase recorded in June. China’s manufacturing sector is facing a more difficult domestic demand environment. The official manufacturing PMI moved into contraction territory during July, while household consumption remained subdued. Strong international demand nevertheless continued to support exports, particularly in higher-technology industries, cushioning some of the weakness in industrial activity. Manufacturers also faced additional cost pressure from disruption across global energy and shipping markets. Nvidia reportedly discusses $3 billion SB Energy investment Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) is discussing a potential investment of as much as $3 billion in SB Energy, the SoftBank Group-backed developer involved in a planned Ohio data centre campus for OpenAI, The Information reported on Saturday, citing people familiar with the talks. The possible investment forms part of separate discussions involving Nvidia, OpenAI and SB Energy over approximately $100 billion of credit support from the chipmaker for the proposed Ohio development, according to the report. The negotiations illustrate Nvidia’s expanding involvement in financing and supporting the infrastructure required for the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence, alongside its established role as a leading supplier of advanced AI chips. Discussions remain ongoing and the eventual terms of any investment could change. Nvidia is scheduled to publish its latest quarterly results next week. Walmart stock price Home Depot stock price Lowe’s stock price Anthropic IPO Applied Materials stock price Nvidia stock priceThe post Fed rate hike bets retreat as markets await retail earnings and fresh economic signals: Dow Jones, S&P, Nasdaq, Wall Street Futures appeared first on US Editors. 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Lowe's Companies, Inc. to Host Second Quarter 2026 Earnings Conference Call on Aug. 19August 12, 2026 6:00 AM
PR Newswire (US) MOORESVILLE, N.C., Aug. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Lowe's Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) announced today that it will hold its Second Quarter 2026 Earnings Conference Call at 9 a.m. Eastern time on Wednesday, Aug. 19. A webcast will be available by visiting the Quarterly Earnings section of the Lowe's Investor Relations website, ir.lowes.com. Supplemental materials will be available 15 minutes before the start of the conference call. What:Second Quarter 2026 Earnings Conference CallWhen: 9 a.m. ET on Wednesday, Aug. 19Where:Visit the Quarterly Earnings section of the Lowe's Investor Relations website, ir.lowes.com.How:  Listen live online and view the supplemental materials by following the directions above.A webcast replay of the call can be accessed from noon ET on Aug. 19, 2026 through Aug. 18, 2027 by visiting Events & Presentations on Lowe's Investor Relations website and clicking on Q2 2026 Lowe's Companies, Inc. Earnings Conference Call.About Lowe'sLowe's Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) is a FORTUNE® 100 home improvement company with total fiscal year 2025 sales of more than $86 billion. Lowe's employs approximately 300,000 associates and operates over 1,750 home improvement stores, 540 branches and 120 distribution centers. Lowe's is a core value S&P 500 equity stock and a dividend aristocrat. Based in Mooresville, N.C., Lowe's supports the communities it serves through programs focused on creating safe, affordable housing, improving community spaces, helping to develop the next generation of skilled trade experts and providing disaster relief to communities in need. For more information, visit Lowes.com.LOW-IRContacts:Shareholder/Analyst Inquiries:
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Steve Salazar
704-775-3856
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shelly.hubbard@lowes.com

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Lowe's is Calling on Creators to Help Design and Launch New ProductsJune 23, 2026 11:00 AM
PR Newswire (US) Lowe's all-new Creator: Into the Blue program provides a forum for creators to pitch, develop and launch product ideas MOORESVILLE, N.C., June 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As Lowe's Creator Network hits its one-year milestone, today the company announced the next evolution of growing with creators. Now, creators in the network, and even those new to joining, will have an opportunity to evolve from content creation to product creation. Through the new program, Lowe's Creator: Into the Blue, creators can pitch innovative product ideas to Lowe's for potential future retail distribution, with the full support of Lowe's product design and development teams to help bring their vision to life. Designed to help creators grow their businesses through product creation, Lowe's Creator: Into the Blue expands Lowe's existing focus on creator partnerships and product innovation. This includes:Lowe's Creator Network, launched in 2025 as the first creator network in the home improvement industry, which helps creators grow through content and curation by connecting creators with Lowe's to share DIY projects, home improvement inspiration and product recommendations, alongside personalized Lowes.com storefronts that allow creators to curate product selections for their audiences.Lowe's Into the Blue launched in 2022 to help entrepreneurs bring innovative products to Lowe's customers.Lowe's recent collaboration with global creator MrBeast, whose collectible toy kit demonstrated how creator partnerships can evolve beyond content and curation into creation through products that connect with customers in new ways.As more creators look to expand their businesses through product development, this new program expands creation opportunities to creators of all sizes, even if they are not yet part of Lowe's Creator Network. By joining Lowe's Creator and leveraging the company's credibility in bringing products to market, selected creators may have the opportunity to develop ideas inspired by their audiences with support from Lowe's product development, product design, sourcing and merchandising teams."Creators today are evolving their ideas and audiences into businesses, brands and products," said Jen Wilson, Lowe's senior vice president and chief marketing officer. "Through Lowe's Creator Network, we've helped creators grow through content and curation, and we took it a step further with MrBeast by expanding the collaboration into creation with the launch of new products and workshops. Lowe's Creator: Into the Blue is the next evolution of that strategy, allowing us to help more creators move into creation and turn their ideas into products and scalable businesses."Creators may submit a range of ideas, including:Existing products seeking distribution, scale and retail exposureProduct ideas needing development and sourcing supportCollaborations tied to an existing Lowe's product lineApplications are now open* through Sept. 1, 2026 at Lowes.com/CreateWithLowes. Lowe's will review submissions following the application period and announce selected creators at a later date.*Visit Lowes.com/CreateWithLowes for full terms and conditions.About Lowe's
Lowe's Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) is a FORTUNE® 100 home improvement company with total fiscal 2025 sales of more than $86 billion. Lowe's employs approximately 300,000 associates and operates over 1,750 home improvement stores, 540 branches and 120 distribution centers. Based in Mooresville, N.C., Lowe's supports the communities it serves through programs focused on creating safe, affordable housing, improving community spaces, helping to develop the next generation of skilled trade experts and providing disaster relief to communities in need. For more information, visit Lowes.com.  Contact:?
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Lowe's to Participate in Virtual Fireside Chat Hosted by Oppenheimer & Co. Inc.June 11, 2026 4:30 PM
PR Newswire (US) MOORESVILLE, N.C., June 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Lowe's Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) announces that Marvin R. Ellison, chairman and chief executive officer, and Brandon J. Sink, chief financial officer, will participate in a virtual fireside chat hosted by Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. What: Marvin Ellison and Brandon Sink to participate in virtual fireside chat hosted by Brian Nagel from Oppenheimer & Co. Inc.When:9 a.m. ET on Thursday, June 18, 2026Where:Visit Lowe's Investor Relations at ir.lowes.com for the video webcastA link will be displayed under "Events & Presentations"How:Watch live online – the archived webcast will be available at the same location approximately 24 hours after the conclusion of the live eventAbout Lowe'sLowe's Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) is a FORTUNE® 100 home improvement company with total fiscal 2025 sales of more than $86 billion. Lowe's employs approximately 300,000 associates and operates over 1,750 home improvement stores, 540 branches and 120 distribution centers. Based in Mooresville, N.C., Lowe's supports the communities it serves through programs focused on creating safe, affordable housing, improving community spaces, helping to develop the next generation of skilled trade experts and providing disaster relief to communities in need. For more information, visit Lowes.com.  LOW-IRContacts: Shareholder /Analyst Inquiries:           Media Inquiries:         
Shelly Hubbard                                 Steve Salazar
704-775-3856                                               steve.j.salazar@lowes.com
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Lowe's Introduces Exclusive Live Music Benefits and Experiences for Loyalty MembersJune 11, 2026 8:00 AM
PR Newswire (US) Across select amphitheaters nationwide, Lowe's is giving loyalty members exclusive perks and new ways to connect through live music all year longMOORESVILLE, N.C., June 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Lowe's is bringing MyLowe's Rewards* and MyLowe's Pro Rewards* members exclusive live music experiences through a new multi-year partnership with Live Nation. Members can access exclusive concert perks throughout the season, including discounted kids tickets† with purchase of an adult lawn ticket, complimentary lawn chair rentals at select shows for the first fifty eligible members^ and sweepstakes for a chance to win free tickets all year long. Helping members get more from the experiences they value most, these exclusive offers unlock more ways to enjoy live music with friends and family. The partnership also makes Lowe's the first presenting partner of a new amphitheater tailgate experience Live Nation is introducing at select venues this summer. Creating a new way for fans to kick off their night out, the spaces will bring together live entertainment, food and beverage offerings and programming from select Lowe's vendor partners, with specific experiences tailored by venue at North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre, Ruoff Music Center and Jiffy Lube Live. Tailgates begin when general parking lots open, with space available on a first-come, first-served basis.Through the partnership, Lowe's is meeting customers where they already love to spend time, creating new ways to connect through live music and shared experiences. Designed to deliver both everyday value and meaningful moments, rewards members also get additional ways to save and earn. The free MyLowe's Rewards and MyLowe's Pro Rewards programs, now with more than 30 million members combined, offer personalized savings, bonus points and access to exclusive products and seasonal perks.Each year, millions of fans return to amphitheaters as part of their summer routines, with 80% saying their local live music venues play a role in the moments they look forward to most with family and friends."Music is one of the things that brings people together — families, friends and entire communities — and we love being part of the moments people look forward to all year long," said Jen Wilson, Lowe's senior vice president and chief marketing officer. "Through this partnership, we're leveraging live music to reach new and younger audiences while giving our existing members exclusive perks that make these experiences even more rewarding. It's all about helping families make the most of a night out and rewarding loyalty by showing up in meaningful ways beyond the home.""When fans come out to a show, they want the whole night to feel special," said Russell Wallach, Global President, Media & Sponsorship at Live Nation. "Jen and the Lowe's team really understood that from the start. We saw an opportunity to build around the moments fans already love during the summer and create more ways for people to spend time together before the music even starts through our new tailgate spaces presented by Lowe's."MyLowe's Rewards and MyLowe's Pro Rewards members can access these benefits starting this summer at participating amphitheaters, with additional perks to come throughout the year. Learn more at https://www.lowes.com/concertperks.*Loyalty Programs subject to Terms & Conditions. See Lowes.com/Terms for full program details. Subject to change. MyLowe's Rewards Program subject to terms & conditions. Visit Lowes.com/Terms for details. Subject to change.   
†MyLowe's Rewards members who receive a unique code via MyLowe's Rewards communications may purchase "2 for 1" lawn tickets (1 adult ticket and 1 child ticket) to participating concerts, while supplies last. For each participating concert, the first fifty (50) Members 18 years of age or older who enter their code at ticket check out will be able to purchase two (2) discounted tickets. Must purchase two (2) tickets and enter an eligible code to receive the offer. Ticket prices are "all in" pricing. The child using a ticket must be 12 years of age or younger and accompanied at all times at the concert by a parent or legal guardian. Offer is limited to one (1) per customer. Any customer found violating the terms of the Offer may be disqualified. Offer cannot be combined with other offers or discounts, cannot be used on past purchases, and is void where prohibited.
^The first fifty (50) MyLowe's Rewards members ("Members") at each participating concert who go to the chair rental location and show their Member ID in the Lowe's app will receive a complimentary chair rental, while supplies last. Members must be 18 years of age or older. Must have a valid concert ticket to claim offer. Offer is limited to one (1) complimentary chair per Member per concert. Offer has no cash value and is void where prohibited. Check venue policy for chair usage terms and return instructions. Sponsor may cancel or suspend the Offer at any time without notice or liability. Sponsor: Lowe's Companies, Inc. About Live Nation Entertainment
Live Nation Entertainment (NYSE: LYV) is the world's leading live entertainment company comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, and Live Nation Sponsorship. For additional information, visit www.livenationentertainment.com.About Lowe's
Lowe's Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) is a FORTUNE® 100 home improvement company with total fiscal year 2025 sales of more than $86 billion. Lowe's employs approximately 300,000 associates and operates over 1,750 home improvement stores, 540 branches and 120 distribution centers. Based in Mooresville, N.C., Lowe's supports the communities it serves through programs focused on creating safe, affordable housing, improving community spaces, helping to develop the next generation of skilled trade experts and providing disaster relief to communities in need. For more information, visit Lowes.com.Contact:
Lowe's Media Team
Amanda Caskey
Amanda.caskey@lowes.comLive Nation Media Team
Danika Azzarelli
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LOWE'S COMPANIES, INC. ANNOUNCES INCREASE IN QUARTERLY CASH DIVIDEND TO $1.25 PER SHAREMay 29, 2026 7:41 AM
PR Newswire (US) MOORESVILLE, N.C., May 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The board of directors of Lowe's Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) has declared a quarterly cash dividend of one dollar and 25 cents ($1.25) per share, payable Aug. 5, 2026, to shareholders of record as of July 22, 2026. This represents a 4% increase over the company's previous dividend of one dollar and 20 cents ($1.20) per share. "I am pleased with our company's continued disciplined execution while at the same time investing in our Total Home strategy for the future. The momentum we are building across our strategic initiatives continues to position Lowe's for long-term growth," said Marvin R. Ellison, Lowe's chairman, president and CEO. "Today's dividend increase underscores the board's confidence in the company's trajectory, our disciplined capital allocation strategy and our commitment to delivering sustainable shareholder value."Lowe's has paid a cash dividend every quarter since going public in 1961. It has increased the dividend for more than 25 consecutive years and values its status as a Dividend Aristocrat.About Lowe'sLowe's Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) is a FORTUNE® 100 home improvement company with total fiscal 2025 sales of more than $86 billion. Lowe's employs approximately 300,000 associates and operates over 1,750 home improvement stores, 540 branches and 120 distribution centers. Based in Mooresville, N.C., Lowe's supports the communities it serves through programs focused on creating safe, affordable housing, improving community spaces, helping to develop the next generation of skilled trade experts and providing disaster relief to communities in need. For more information, visit Lowes.com.Disclosure Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This press release includes "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Statements including words such as "believe", "expect", "anticipate", "plan", "desire", "project", "estimate", "intend", "will", "should", "could", "would", "may", "strategy", "potential", "opportunity", "outlook", "scenario", "guidance", and similar expressions are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve, among other things, expectations, projections and assumptions about future financial and operating results, objectives (including objectives related to environmental and social matters), business outlook, priorities, sales growth, shareholder value, capital expenditures, cash flows, the housing market, the home improvement industry, demand for products and services including customer acceptance of new offerings and initiatives, macroeconomic conditions and consumer spending, trade policy changes and additional tariffs, and Lowe's strategic initiatives, including those relating to acquisitions and dispositions and the impact of such transactions on our strategic and operational plans and financial results. Such statements involve risks and uncertainties, and we can give no assurance that they will prove to be correct. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied in such statements.A wide variety of potential risks, uncertainties, and other factors could materially affect our ability to achieve the results either expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements including, but not limited to, changes in general economic conditions, such as volatility and/or lack of liquidity from time to time in U.S. and world financial markets and the consequent reduced availability and/or higher cost of borrowing to Lowe's and its customers, slower rates of growth in real disposable personal income that could affect the rate of growth in consumer spending, inflation and its impacts on discretionary spending and on our costs, shortages and other disruptions in the labor supply, interest rate and currency fluctuations, home price appreciation or decreasing housing turnover, age of housing stock, the availability of consumer credit and of mortgage financing, trade policy changes or additional tariffs, outbreaks of pandemics, fluctuations in fuel and energy costs, inflation or deflation of commodity prices, natural disasters, geopolitical or armed conflicts, acts of both domestic and international terrorism, and other factors that can negatively affect our customers.Investors and others should carefully consider the foregoing factors and other uncertainties, risks and potential events including, but not limited to, those described in "Item 1A - Risk Factors" in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and as may be updated from time to time in Item 1A in our quarterly reports on Form 10-Q or other subsequent filings with the SEC. All such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and we do not undertake any obligation to update these statements other than as required by law.Contacts:Shareholder / Analyst Inquiries:Media Inquiries:
Shelly HubbardSteve Salazar
704-775-3856steve.j.salazar@lowes.com
Shelly.hubbard@lowes.com
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US Market News US Market News 4 months ago
Lowe's Boosts Pro Efficiency with AI-Driven Material Lists, a New Tool That Delivers Product Quotes in MinutesMay 21, 2026 8:00 AM
PR Newswire (US) New tech-enabled capability simplifies estimating, saves time and helps Pros respond fasterMOORESVILLE, N.C., May 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Lowe's is helping Pro customers save time on estimating and quoting with the launch of Material Lists, an AI-powered solution that converts handwritten notes, photos, spreadsheets and other supported file types into quote-ready orders in minutes, with support for both English and Spanish language.     For many Pros, balancing purchasing, project management and back-office work also means managing time-consuming estimating processes that require translating a variety of jobsite material lists into accurate quotes for their customers. The process can slow response times, increase the risk of errors and take time away from projects. Using SKU matching and automated list digitization developed by Lowe's Technology, Material Lists helps Pros turn raw material information into organized product lists and quotes in minutes, reducing manual entry and simplifying the estimating process."We know time is one of the most valuable resources for Pros and every minute spent manually building estimates or organizing material lists is time taken away from serving customers and growing their businesses," said Quonta (Que) Vance, executive vice president of Pro and Home Services at Lowe's. "Material Lists is part of our broader commitment to building smarter, faster solutions that simplify the customer journey and help Pros save time, work more efficiently and stay competitive. "Together, capabilities like Material Lists; Blueprint Takeoffs, which helps Pros generate material lists and estimates directly from project plans; and Pro Extended Aisle, which expands product availability and order quantities far beyond what Pros see on the store shelves, reflect Lowe's continued investment in connected and AI-driven intelligent tools that keep projects moving from planning to purchase.Through Lowes.com and the Lowe's app, MyLowe's Pro Rewards members can manage quotes, track orders, review purchase history and handle purchasing workflows from the field or in store. Lowe's continues to invest in connected tools, savings and solutions that help Pros manage and grow their businesses more efficiently. As Pros increasingly adopt digital platforms, Lowe's is enhancing the experience with streamlined operations and services designed to simplify everyday work.For more information about Lowe's Pro capabilities, please visit Lowes.com/Pro.About Lowe's
Lowe's Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) is a FORTUNE® 100 home improvement company with total fiscal year 2025 sales of more than $86 billion. Lowe's employs approximately 300,000 associates and operates over 1,750 home improvement stores, 540 branches and 120 distribution centers. Based in Mooresville, N.C., Lowe's supports the communities it serves through programs focused on creating safe, affordable housing, improving community spaces, helping to develop the next generation of skilled trade experts and providing disaster relief to communities in need. For more information, visit Lowes.com.Contact:
Erin Devaney
Lowe's Companies, Inc. 
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Lowe’s shares decline despite first-quarter earnings beat (LOW)May 20, 2026 7:00 AM
IH Market News Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (NYSE:LOW) reported first-quarter results that came in ahead of analyst expectations, although the company’s shares fell 2.9% after investors reacted negatively to its full-year outlook.The home improvement retailer posted adjusted diluted earnings per share of $3.03 for the quarter ended May 1, topping Wall Street forecasts of $2.97 per share.Revenue reached $23.08 billion, exceeding analyst expectations of $22.88 billion and rising 10.4% from $20.93 billion recorded in the same quarter a year earlier. Comparable sales return to growth Comparable sales increased 0.6% during the quarter, supported by strong spring demand, continued momentum in appliances and home services, a 15.5% increase in online sales, and solid performance in sales to professional contractors.“Strong spring execution and continued momentum in Pro, Appliances, Online, and Home Services supported a solid start to the year as we delivered our fourth consecutive quarter of positive comp sales,” said Marvin Ellison, Lowe’s chairman, president and CEO. “In spite of a challenging housing macro, we remain focused on advancing our Total Home strategy to provide the best experience for our customer.” Annual guidance disappoints investors Despite the stronger quarterly performance, Lowe’s full-year fiscal 2026 guidance came in slightly below market expectations.The company projected adjusted diluted earnings per share in a range of $12.25 to $12.75, with the midpoint of $12.50 falling below analyst consensus estimates of $12.59.Lowe’s also forecast annual revenue between $92 billion and $94 billion. The midpoint of $93 billion was marginally below Wall Street expectations of $93.07 billion. Acquisition-related costs weigh on GAAP earnings On a GAAP basis, diluted earnings per share came in at $2.90, compared with $2.92 in the first quarter of fiscal 2025.During the quarter, Lowe’s recorded $96 million in pre-tax expenses related to its acquisitions of Foundation Building Materials and Artisan Design Group.Lowe’s stock price Original: Lowe’s shares decline despite first-quarter earnings beat (LOW)
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LOWE'S REPORTS FIRST QUARTER 2026 SALES AND EARNINGS RESULTSMay 20, 2026 6:00 AM
PR Newswire (US) — Diluted EPS of $2.90; Adjusted Diluted EPS1 of $3.03 —
— Comparable Sales increased 0.6% — 
— Affirms Full Year 2026 Outlook —MOORESVILLE, N.C., May 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Lowe's Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) today reported net earnings of $1.6 billion and diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $2.90 for the quarter ended May 1, 2026, compared to diluted EPS of $2.92 in the first quarter of 2025. During the first quarter, the company recognized $96 million in pre-tax expenses associated with the acquisitions of Foundation Building Materials (FBM) and Artisan Design Group (ADG). Excluding these expenses, first quarter 2026 adjusted diluted EPS1 increased 3.8% to $3.03 compared to the prior-year diluted EPS. Total sales for the quarter were $23.1 billion, compared to $20.9 billion in the prior-year quarter. Comparable sales for the quarter increased 0.6%, driven by strong spring execution as well as a 15.5% online sales growth and continued strength in appliances, home services and Pro sales."Strong spring execution and continued momentum in Pro, Appliances, Online, and Home Services supported a solid start to the year as we delivered our fourth consecutive quarter of positive comp sales," said Marvin R. Ellison, Lowe's chairman, president and CEO. "In spite of a challenging housing macro, we remain focused on advancing our Total Home strategy to provide the best experience for our customer. I'd also like to thank our associates for their dedication to serving our customers throughout the busy spring season."As of May 1, 2026, Lowe's operated 1,759 stores, representing 196.0 million square feet of retail selling space.Capital Allocation
The company remains committed to generating sustainable shareholder value through a disciplined focus on its capital allocation program. During the quarter, the company paid $674 million in dividends.
1 Adjusted diluted earnings per share is a non-GAAP financial measure. Refer to the "Non-GAAP Financial Measures Reconciliation" section of this release for additional information, as well as reconciliations between the company's GAAP and non-GAAP financial results.

Lowe's Business Outlook                                                                                                                                                          The company is affirming its outlook for fiscal year 2026.Full Year 2026 OutlookTotal sales of $92.0 to 94.0 billion or an increase of approximately 7% to 9% compared to prior yearComparable sales expected to be flat to up 2% as compared to prior yearOperating income as a percentage of sales (operating margin) of 11.2% to 11.4%Adjusted1 operating income as a percentage of sales (adjusted operating margin) of 11.6% to 11.8%Net interest expense of approximately $1.6 billionEffective income tax rate of approximately 24.5%Diluted earnings per share of approximately $11.75 to $12.25Adjusted1 diluted earnings per share of approximately $12.25 to $12.75Capital expenditures of up to $2.5 billionA conference call to discuss first quarter 2026 operating results is scheduled for today, Wednesday, May 20, at 9 a.m. ET. The conference call will be available by webcast and can be accessed by visiting Lowe's website at ir.lowes.com and clicking on Lowe's First Quarter 2026 Earnings Conference Call Webcast. Supplemental slides will be available prior to the start of the conference call. A replay of the call will be archived at ir.lowes.com.Lowe's Companies, Inc.                                                                                                                                                           Lowe's Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) is a FORTUNE® 100 home improvement company with total fiscal year 2025 sales of more than $86 billion. Lowe's employs approximately 300,000 associates and operates over 1,750 home improvement stores, 540 branches and 120 distribution centers. Based in Mooresville, N.C., Lowe's supports the communities it serves through programs focused on creating safe, affordable housing, improving community spaces, helping to develop the next generation of skilled trade experts and providing disaster relief to communities in need. For more information, visit Lowes.com.
1 Adjusted diluted earnings per share is a non-GAAP financial measure. Refer to the "Non-GAAP Financial Measures Reconciliation" section of this release for additional information, as well as reconciliations between the company's GAAP and non-GAAP financial results.

Disclosure Regarding Forward-Looking Statements                                                                                                                This press release includes "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Statements including words such as "believe", "expect", "anticipate", "plan", "desire", "project", "estimate", "intend", "will", "should", "could", "would", "may", "strategy", "potential", "opportunity", "outlook", "scenario", "guidance", and similar expressions are forward-looking statements.  Forward-looking statements involve, among other things, expectations, projections, and assumptions about future financial and operating results, objectives (including objectives related to environmental and social matters), business outlook, priorities, sales growth, shareholder value, capital expenditures, cash flows, the housing market, the home improvement industry, demand for products and services including customer acceptance of new offerings and initiatives, macroeconomic conditions and consumer spending, trade policy changes and additional tariffs, share repurchases, and Lowe's strategic initiatives, including those relating to acquisitions and dispositions and the impact of such transactions on our strategic and operational plans and financial results. Such statements involve risks and uncertainties, and we can give no assurance that they will prove to be correct. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied in such statements.A wide variety of potential risks, uncertainties, and other factors could materially affect our ability to achieve the results either expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements including, but not limited to, changes in general economic conditions, such as volatility and/or lack of liquidity from time to time in U.S. and world financial markets and the consequent reduced availability and/or higher cost of borrowing to Lowe's and its customers, slower rates of growth in real disposable personal income that could affect the rate of growth in consumer spending, inflation and its impacts on discretionary spending and on our costs, shortages, and other disruptions in the labor supply, interest rate and currency fluctuations, home price appreciation or decreasing housing turnover, age of housing stock, the availability of consumer credit and of mortgage financing, trade policy changes or additional tariffs, outbreaks of pandemics, fluctuations in fuel and energy costs, inflation or deflation of commodity prices, natural disasters, geopolitical or armed conflicts, acts of both domestic and international terrorism, and other factors that can negatively affect our customers.Investors and others should carefully consider the foregoing factors and other uncertainties, risks and potential events including, but not limited to, those described in "Item 1A - Risk Factors" in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and as may be updated from time to time in Item 1A in our quarterly reports on Form 10-Q or other subsequent filings with the SEC. All such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and we do not undertake any obligation to update these statements other than as required by law. LOW-IRContacts:     Shareholder/Analyst Inquiries:          
Media Inquiries:
Shelly Hubbard
Steve Salazar
704-775-3856
steve.j.salazar@lowes.com 
shelly.hubbard@lowes.com 

 Lowe's Companies, Inc.Consolidated Statements of Current Earnings and Accumulated Deficit (Unaudited)In Millions, Except Per Share and Percentage Data

Three Months Ended
May 1, 2026
May 2, 2025Current EarningsAmount
% Sales
Amount
% SalesNet sales$ 23,078
100.00
$ 20,930
100.00Cost of sales15,535
67.32
13,944
66.62Gross margin7,543
32.68
6,986
33.38Expenses:






Selling, general and administrative4,423
19.16
4,046
19.33Depreciation and amortization566
2.45
446
2.13Operating income2,554
11.07
2,494
11.92Interest – net399
1.73
337
1.61Pre-tax earnings2,155
9.34
2,157
10.31Income tax provision527
2.29
516
2.47Net earnings$  1,628
7.05
$  1,641
7.84















Weighted average common shares outstanding – basic559


559

Basic earnings per common share (1)$   2.90


$   2.93

Weighted average common shares outstanding – diluted560


560

Diluted earnings per common share (1)$   2.90


$   2.92

Cash dividends per share$   1.20


$   1.15









Accumulated Deficit






Balance at beginning of period$        (10,839)


$        (14,799)

Net earnings1,628


1,641

Cash dividends declared(673)


(645)

Share repurchases—


(30)

Balance at end of period$          (9,884)


$        (13,833)


(1)Under the two-class method, earnings per share is calculated using net earnings allocable to common shares, which is derived by reducing net earnings by the earnings allocable to participating securities.  Net earnings allocable to common shares used in the basic and diluted earnings per share calculation were $1,623 million for the three months ended May 1, 2026, and $1,636 million for the three months ended May 02, 2025. 

Lowe's Companies, Inc.Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited)In Millions, Except Percentage Data

Three Months Ended
May 1, 2026
May 2, 2025
Amount
% Sales
Amount
% SalesNet earnings$  1,628
7.05
$  1,641
7.84Cash flow hedges – net of tax                                                            (3)
(0.01)
(3)
(0.01)Other(2)
(0.01)

—Other comprehensive loss(5)
(0.02)
(3)
(0.01)Comprehensive income$  1,623
7.03
$  1,638
7.83


Lowe's Companies, Inc.Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited)In Millions, Except Par Value Data


May 1, 2026
May 2, 2025Assets



Current assets:



Cash and cash equivalents
$                 786
$               3,054Short-term investments
458
368Receivables - net
1,151
96Merchandise inventory - net
18,447
18,335Other current assets
1,320
822Total current assets
22,162
22,675Property, less accumulated depreciation
18,254
17,636Operating lease right-of-use assets
4,182
3,799Long-term investments
247
300Deferred income taxes - net

118Goodwill
3,945
311Intangible assets - net
5,807
274Other assets
344
259Total assets
$             54,941
$             45,372




Liabilities and shareholders' deficit



Current liabilities:



Short-term borrowings
$                 380
$                  —Current maturities of long-term debt
810
4,183Current operating lease liabilities
662
562Accounts payable
11,975
11,235Accrued compensation and employee benefits
972
853Deferred revenue
1,629
1,500Other current liabilities
3,846
4,055Total current liabilities
20,274
22,388Long-term debt, excluding current maturities
36,751
30,541Noncurrent operating lease liabilities
3,937
3,669Deferred income taxes - net
1,239
—Deferred revenue - Lowe's protection plans
1,248
1,266Other liabilities
762
762Total liabilities
64,211
58,626




Shareholders' deficit:



Preferred stock, $5 par value: Authorized - 5.0 million shares; Issued and outstanding -
none

—Common stock, $0.50 par value: Authorized - 5.6 billion shares; Issued and outstanding -
561 million and 560 million, respectively
280
280Capital in excess of par value
68
13Accumulated deficit
(9,884)
(13,833)Accumulated other comprehensive income
266
286Total shareholders' deficit
(9,270)
(13,254)Total liabilities and shareholders' deficit
$             54,941
$             45,372






Lowe's Companies, Inc.Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)In Millions
Three Months Ended
May 1, 2026
May 2, 2025Cash flows from operating activities:


  Net earnings$               1,628
$               1,641  Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities:            


     Depreciation and amortization644
507     Noncash lease expense169
131     Deferred income taxes203
126Loss on property and other assets - net4
20     Share-based payment expense65
58     Changes in operating assets and liabilities:


       Accounts receivable(63)
(3)       Merchandise inventory – net(1,145)
(926)       Other operating assets(125)
(103)       Accounts payable2,212
1,945       Other operating liabilities(242)
(17)     Net cash provided by operating activities3,350
3,379



Cash flows from investing activities:


     Purchases of investments(337)
(391)     Proceeds from sale/maturity of investments319
375     Capital expenditures(521)
(518)     Proceeds from sale of property and other long-term assets6
2     Other – net32
(1)     Net cash used in investing activities(501)
(533)



Cash flows from financing activities:


     Net change in commercial paper378
—     Repayment of debt(2,376)
(778)Proceeds from issuance of common stock under share-based payment plans2
2     Cash dividend payments(674)
(645)     Repurchases of common stock(363)
(112)     Other – net(12)
(20)     Net cash used in financing activities(3,045)
(1,553)



Net (decrease)/increase in cash and cash equivalents(196)
1,293Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period982
1,761Cash and cash equivalents, end of period$                 786
$               3,054



Lowe's Companies, Inc.
Non-GAAP Financial Measure Reconciliation (Unaudited)To provide additional transparency, the Company has presented the non-GAAP financial measure of adjusted diluted earnings per share for the three months ended May 1, 2026. This measure excludes the impact of a certain item, further described below, to assist analysts and investors in understanding operational performance for the first quarter of fiscal 2026.Fiscal 2026 Impacts
During fiscal 2026, the Company recognized financial impacts from the following:In the first quarter of fiscal 2026, the Company recognized pre-tax expenses of $96 million consisting of intangible asset amortization related to the acquisitions of Artisan Design Group and Foundation Building Materials (Acquisition of businesses).In addition, the Company has presented full year fiscal 2026 guidance of the non-GAAP financial measures adjusted operating margin and adjusted diluted earnings per share, which exclude the impact of intangible asset amortization, and related tax effects if applicable, related to the acquisitions of Artisan Design Group and Foundation Building Materials. When evaluated with our GAAP results, we believe these non-GAAP measures provide investors with meaningful measures of comparable performance.Adjusted operating margin and adjusted diluted earnings per share should not be considered an alternative to, or more meaningful indicator of, the Company's operating margin or diluted earnings per share as prepared in accordance with GAAP. The Company's methods of determining non-GAAP financial measures may differ from the method used by other companies and may not be comparable.A reconciliation between the Company's GAAP and non-GAAP financial results is shown below and available on the Company's website at ir.lowes.com.
Three Months Ended
May 1, 2026Adjusted Diluted Earnings Per SharePre-Tax EarningsTax 1Net EarningsDiluted Earnings Per Share, As Reported                              

$           2.90Acquisition of businesses0.17(0.04)0.13Adjusted Diluted Earnings Per Share

$           3.031 Represents the corresponding tax benefit or expense specifically related to the item excluded from adjusted diluted earnings per share.Our adjusted operating margin and adjusted diluted earnings per share guidance for fiscal 2026 excludes an expected 40 basis point and $0.50 after tax impact, respectively, from intangible asset amortization. View original content to download multimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/lowes-reports-first-quarter-2026-sales-and-earnings-results-302776841.htmlSOURCE Lowe's Companies, Inc. Original: LOWE'S REPORTS FIRST QUARTER 2026 SALES AND EARNINGS RESULTS
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LOWE'S BRINGS MRBEAST EXPERIENCE INTO STORES WITH NEW KIDS CLUB WORKSHOPSMay 18, 2026 10:00 AM
PR Newswire (US) Registration opens today for new hands-on workshops where families can build exclusive MrBeast-inspired toy kits together this summerMOORESVILLE, N.C., May 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As families head into summer and look for ways to keep kids engaged beyond screens with easy, local activities, Lowe's is launching a new exclusive series of MyLowe's Rewards Kids Club workshops and buildable toy kits in collaboration with the most-followed digital creator in the world and member of the Lowe's Creator Network, MrBeast. LOWE'S BRINGS MRBEAST EXPERIENCE INTO STORES WITH NEW KIDS CLUB WORKSHOPSOnly available at Lowe's and beginning May 30, the workshop series is inspired by the MrBeast universe and designed to turn digital curiosity into hands-on creativity through buildable toy experiences tied to MrBeast Lab Swarms, the hugely popular collectible toy line with more than 100 Swarms kids can play with and collect.Each month, a new collectible kit will be available priced at $14.98 plus tax, which also includes exclusive MrBeast Swarms that kids can only collect from Lowe's, like the new Swarm Launcher, Swarm Spinner and Swarm Jet, giving families an activity, a take-home toy and a rare MrBeast collectible. By joining the monthly workshops, kids can earn a one-of-a-kind MrBeast badge to show off on their Kids Club aprons and a digital version to track within their profile on the Lowe's app."I have been obsessed with building things since I was a kid — it started with Lego forts and lately it's building businesses and crazy large-scale sets for our videos," said Jimmy Donaldson, aka MrBeast. "I'm psyched about the Kids Club partnership with Lowe's because we're giving kids more access to being creative and seeing their own projects come to life."According to recent Lowe's research, 87% of Gen Alpha parents hope to improve connection with their kids through DIY bonding while creating lifelong memories.* These workshops offer a simple way for families to turn that intent into action. Only available at Lowe's, kids can build three different toys for their Swarms to interact with, giving families a hands-on way to build, learn and spend time together just as they're planning summer activities and looking for things to do."As a parent, you're always looking for those moments that bring your kids closer, especially during the summer when routines shift and time together matters more than ever," said Jen Wilson, Lowe's senior vice president and chief marketing officer. "What makes this partnership with MrBeast so powerful is that we're taking something kids already love and bringing it into the real world through hands-on building experiences. By integrating the MrBeast universe into Kids Club, we're able to connect with the next generation in a way that feels relevant, engaging and uniquely Lowe's — turning digital fandom into something families can actually build together."Kids Club x MrBeast Summer Workshops
Designed for kids ages 8+, or younger builders with help from an adult, MyLowe's Rewards Kids Club workshops provide a consistent monthly destination for families looking for hands-on, screen-free activities throughout the summer where kids can also earn exclusive MrBeast badges for participating. In addition to the regularly scheduled monthly workshops, three MrBeast workshops have been added and feature a buildable MrBeast-inspired kit available for purchase:The Swarm Launcher (May 30): Ready, aim, build! Create a mini cannonball launcher for your Swarm and see how far it can safely soar!The Swarm Spinner (June 27): Build a giant Ferris wheel for your Swarm! Spin it, decorate it, and feel like you're riding high in a theme park of your own.The Swarm Jet (July 25): Ready for takeoff! Build a super jet for your Swarm, paint the wings, and imagine soaring to secret Swarm islands in the clouds!These first three workshops are available for registration on May 18, with future workshop dates anticipated as the Lowe's and MrBeast collaboration continues.Lowe's and MrBeast first joined forces in June 2025 with the announcement of Lowe's Creator, the first home improvement creator network, designed to help social media creators share project-driven stories that build affinity for their own brands and for Lowe's. At launch, Lowe's and MrBeast curated a dedicated storefront for fans to shop his favorite materials, tools and DIY projects – from obstacle courses to backyard builds – which brought MrBeast's signature creativity into homes across the country. Lowe's is also the exclusive building partner for season two of the Beast Games series.Registration Details
Registration for the MrBeast Kids Club workshops is now open. Participation requires MyLowe's Rewards members create a kids' profile and purchase the MrBeast Kids Club Swarm Toy at $14.98 plus tax. Quantities are limited. Space is limited and workshops sell out quickly.To Register: Visit Lowes.com/KidsClub or use the Lowe's mobile app.Who: Open to children of all ages (recommended for ages 8+, and younger with parent assistance) and their parents or guardians.Where: All 1750+ Lowe's home improvement stores nationwide.Families can also explore additional Kids Club workshops and programming at Lowes.com/KidsClub.*According to Lowe's ResearchAbout Lowe's
Lowe's Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) is a FORTUNE® 100 home improvement company with total fiscal 2025 sales of more than $86 billion. Lowe's employs approximately 300,000 associates and operates over 1,750 home improvement stores, 540 branches and 120 distribution centers. Based in Mooresville, N.C., Lowe's supports the communities it serves through programs focused on creating safe, affordable housing, improving community spaces, helping to develop the next generation of skilled trade experts and providing disaster relief to communities in need. For more information, visit Lowes.com.About MrBeast
MrBeast, founded by YouTube creator, entrepreneur, and philanthropist Jimmy Donaldson, is a global entertainment powerhouse known for its groundbreaking content, viral challenges, and large-scale philanthropic initiatives. With over 480 million subscribers, MrBeast became the most-subscribed YouTube channel in the world in June 2024 and now generates more than 6 billion impressions per month. His Prime Video series Beast Games became the streamer's most-watched unscripted series ever and broke 44 Guinness World Records, further cementing his impact beyond digital platforms. Donaldson was named the #1 creator on Forbes' 2023 Top Creators List and has been featured on both the TIME 100, TIME 100 Most Influential Companies, and the inaugural TIME 100 Climate list. In 2022, he launched Feastables, a snack brand that quickly became one of the fastest-growing CPG companies in history. A leader in digital-first philanthropy, Donaldson has spearheaded major global campaigns, including #TeamWater, which raised over $40 million to provide clean, safe drinking water to over 2 million people worldwide, #TeamTrees, which raised over $23 million to plant 23 million trees, and #TeamSeas, which removed 30 million pounds of waste from oceans, rivers, and beaches. In 2020, he founded Beast Philanthropy, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that has since provided more than 40 million meals and funded critical infrastructure projects for underserved communities around the world.Contact:
Amanda Caskey
Lowe's Companies, Inc.
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Lowe's Launches "Epically More Messi" Campaign to Celebrate Soccer Fever With Its Loyalty Members This SummerMay 14, 2026 8:21 AM
PR Newswire (US) From 10-foot Messi inflatables to exclusive fan experiences, Lowe's delivers bold new ways to celebrate the world's biggest soccer momentMOORESVILLE, N.C., May 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As anticipation builds for the world's biggest soccer moment, Lowe's is going all-in on soccer fandom by rewarding its MyLowe's Rewards and MyLowe's Pro Rewards loyalty members with "Epically More Messi," a new campaign designed to bring the brand's most loyal fans closer to the game – and the greatest player of all time. Building on the partnership with superstar Lionel Messi, Lowe's is introducing a series of bold, consumer-first activations that tap into the growing soccer culture across North America. At the center of the campaign is a limited-edition Lowe's Lionel Messi 10-Ft H Lighted Outdoor Inflatable, giving members exclusive access to a larger-than-life way to show off their passion for Messi and the sport while turning their homes into epic match-day destinations.To spark excitement nationwide, Lowe's will debut larger-than-life Messi inflatables across key host cities between May 15-17. Each installation will create a can't-miss cultural moment, inviting fans to snap photos and scan a QR code to sign up for MyLowe's Rewards* or Mylowe's Pro Rewards. Current members and those who sign up as new members will receive early access to purchase their own inflatable when it becomes available on May 18.Installations will appear at iconic locations, including:Atlanta – Piedmont ParkDallas – Klyde Warren ParkMiami – Nu Stadium at Miami Freedom ParkNew York – Seaport DistrictMyLowe's Rewards and MyLowe's Pro Rewards members can purchase the limited-run inflatable for just $99 through a members-only access experience beginning Monday, May 18 at 10:10 a.m. ET on Lowes.com/MoreMessi. Lowe's will also have a limited quantity available in select stores across 11 host cities beginning Wednesday, May 20, the inflatable is designed to be a standout symbol of fandom during the tournament.Lowe's is also preparing to drop an epic, social-first fan experience set to appear during one of the biggest stages in sports. Timed to coincide with the final match of soccer's biggest international tournament, the brand will unlock a surprise moment featuring Lionel Messi, amplified by insider authority Fabrizio Romano and ESPN personality Katie Feeney - creating a can't-miss experience built for fans. With Romano breaking the game's biggest news and Feeney's deep connection to the next generation of fans, their involvement signals a rare, all-access moment fans won't want to miss.Through the program, MyLowe's Rewards and MyLowe's Pro Rewards members will have the chance to engage with exclusive content and epic Messi giveaways, bringing fans even closer to the action beyond the pitch."Soccer fandom is rooted in passion, pride and showing up in an EPIC way," said Jen Wilson, Lowe's senior vice president and chief marketing officer. "With 'Epically More Messi,' we're creating new ways to bring our most passionate and loyal Lowe's fans more rewards – in this case, access to limited-edition merchandise, epic Messi drops over social and more."Further building on its credibility in the sport, Lowe's is also bringing back legendary soccer voices and father-son broadcast duo, Andrés Cantor and Nico Cantor, as official campaign partners. Together, they will help drive excitement across broadcast, digital and social channels, connecting with both English- and Spanish-speaking audiences throughout the tournament."Soccer fandom in the U.S. is at an all-time high, and a legend like Lionel Messi can bring communities together in powerful ways," said soccer broadcasting icon Andres Cantor. "With 'Epically More Messi,' Lowe's is creating experiences that meet fans where they are – at home and at their neighborhood fields where many soccer dreams begin."For more information on the campaign, please visit Lowes.com/MoreMessi.About Lowe's
Lowe's Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) is a FORTUNE® 100 home improvement company serving approximately 16 million customer transactions a week, with total fiscal year 2025 sales of more than $86 billion. Lowe's employs approximately 300,000 associates and operates over 1,700 home improvement stores, 530 branches and 130 distribution centers. Based in Mooresville, N.C., Lowe's supports the communities it serves through programs focused on creating safe, affordable housing, improving community spaces, helping to develop the next generation of skilled trade experts and providing disaster relief to communities in need. For more information, visit Lowes.com.Contact:
Amanda Caskey
Lowe's Companies, Inc. 
amanda.caskey@lowes.comDisclaimers
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Lowe's Companies, Inc. to Host First Quarter 2026 Earnings Conference Call on May 20May 13, 2026 6:00 AM
PR Newswire (US) MOORESVILLE, N.C., May 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Lowe's Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) announced today that it will hold its First Quarter 2026 Earnings Conference Call at 9 a.m. Eastern time on Wednesday, May 20. A webcast will be available by visiting the Quarterly Earnings section of the Lowe's Investor Relations website, ir.lowes.com. Supplemental materials will be available 15 minutes before the start of the conference call. What:First Quarter 2026 Earnings Conference Call

When:9 a.m. ET on Wednesday, May 20

Where:Visit the Quarterly Earnings section of the Lowe's Investor Relations website, ir.lowes.com.

How:Listen live online and view the supplemental materials by following the directions above.A webcast replay of the call can be accessed from noon ET on May 20, 2026 through May 19, 2027 by visiting Events & Presentations on Lowe's Investor Relations website and clicking on Q1 2026 Lowe's Companies, Inc. Earnings Conference Call.About Lowe'sLowe's Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) is a FORTUNE® 100 home improvement company with total fiscal year 2025 sales of more than $86 billion. Lowe's employs approximately 300,000 associates and operates over 1,750 home improvement stores, 540 branches and 120 distribution centers. Based in Mooresville, N.C., Lowe's supports the communities it serves through programs focused on creating safe, affordable housing, improving community spaces, helping to develop the next generation of skilled trade experts and providing disaster relief to communities in need. For more information, visit Lowes.com.LOW-IRContacts:Shareholder/Analyst Inquiries:

Media Inquiries:
Shelly Hubbard

Steve Salazar
704-775-3856

steve.j.salazar@lowes.com
shelly.hubbard@lowes.com


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Synchrony Expands Partnership with Lowe's as New Issuer of Co-Brand Credit Card for Home Improvement ProfessionalsApril 30, 2026 10:30 AM
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The MyLowe's Pro Rewards American Express® Card, Available Today, Is Designed to Help Pro Customers Maximize Rewards and Savings at Lowe's and on Everyday Business Purchases STAMFORD, Conn., April 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Synchrony (NYSE: SYF), a leading consumer financing company, today announced an expanded co-brand partnership with Lowe's (NYSE: LOW), with Synchrony now issuing the MyLowe's Pro Rewards American Express® Card. The new card complements the existing MyLowe's Pro Rewards Credit Card, which can be used only in Lowe's stores. The new card can be used anywhere American Express (NYSE: AXP) is accepted, helping extend Pro purchasing power and rewards earning potential beyond Lowe's.







Starting today, Pro customers can apply for the MyLowe's Pro Rewards American Express® Card in store or at Lowes.com/businesscredit. The card offers MyLowe's Pro rewards points1 on eligible purchases and a variety of other benefits, including no annual fee. American Express will continue serving as the payment network for the MyLowe's Pro Rewards American Express® Card program."Bringing the Lowe's commercial co-brand credit card under our umbrella with Synchrony allows us to deliver a truly seamless experience – simpler applications, smarter digital servicing and flexible financing to help meet the needs of Lowe's professional customers," said Curtis Howse, EVP & CEO, Home & Auto, Synchrony. "Our priority is delivering tangible everyday value for customers who rely on Lowe's.""By expanding our card-issuing relationship with Synchrony and leveraging the American Express Network for this card, we're continuing to strengthen our offering for small-to-medium Pros and deliver value through MyLowe's Pro Rewards," said Brandon J. Sink, Lowe's CFO. "We're making it faster and easier for Pros to shop and keep their businesses running smoothly, with flexible financing tailored to their project needs.""American Express is pleased to announce our partnership with Synchrony and build on our longstanding relationship with Lowe's through the MyLowe's Pro Rewards American Express® Card," said Will Stredwick, EVP and GM of Global Network Services for North America at American Express. "The card will offer professionals a compelling way to earn rewards, backed by the security and benefits of our American Express Network."For more information, Lowe's Pro customers may call 866-796-1609.Disclaimer:
1 Points: Points are awarded on Qualifying Purchases that have been settled and fulfilled up to $1.5M annual qualifying spend per year. Visit Lowes.com/Terms for additional restrictions and full details. Subject to change.About Synchrony
Synchrony (NYSE: SYF) is a leading consumer financing company that has been at the heart of American commerce and opportunity for nearly a century. Synchrony delivers credit and banking products that empower tens of millions of consumers to improve their financial lives and access what matters most. Leveraging innovative solutions that are shaping the future of retail commerce, Synchrony supports the growth and success of some of the nation's most respected brands, alongside hundreds of thousands of small and midsize businesses, including health and wellness providers. Committed to excellence in service and culture, Synchrony is honored to be ranked the #1 Best Company to Work For® in the U.S. by Fortune magazine and Great Place to Work®. For more information, visit www.synchrony.com.About Lowe's
Lowe's Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) is a FORTUNE® 100 home improvement company with total fiscal 2025 sales of more than $86 billion. Lowe's employs approximately 300,000 associates and operates over 1,750 home improvement stores, 540 branches and 120 distribution centers. Based in Mooresville, N.C., Lowe's supports the communities it serves through programs focused on creating safe, affordable housing, improving community spaces, helping to develop the next generation of skilled trade experts and providing disaster relief to communities in need. For more information, visit Lowes.com.  About American Express
American Express (NYSE: AXP) is a global payments and premium lifestyle brand powered by technology. Our colleagues around the world back our customers with differentiated products, services, and experiences that enrich lives and build business success. Founded in 1850 and headquartered in New York, American Express' brand is built on trust, security, service, and a rich history of delivering innovation and Membership value for our customers. We seek to provide the world's best customer experience every day to a broad range of consumers, small and medium-sized businesses, and large corporations, and we build and manage relationships with millions of merchants across our global network. For more information about American Express, visit americanexpress.com, americanexpress.com/en-us/newsroom/, and ir.americanexpress.com. Contacts:Lauren Devilbiss
Synchrony
Lauren.Devilbiss@syf.comSSteve Salazar
Lowe's
Steve.J.Salazar@lowes.comMelissa Filipek
American Express
Melissa.j.Filipek@aexp.com 










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LOWE'S COMPANIES, INC. DECLARES CASH DIVIDENDMarch 19, 2026 4:30 PM
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MOORESVILLE, N.C., March 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The board of directors of Lowe's Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) has declared a quarterly cash dividend of one dollar and 20 cents ($1.20) per share, payable May 6, 2026, to shareholders of record as of April 22, 2026.







About Lowe's
Lowe's Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) is a FORTUNE® 100 home improvement company serving approximately 16 million customer transactions a week, with total fiscal 2025 sales of more than $86 billion. Lowe's employs approximately 300,000 associates and operates over 1,700 home improvement stores, 530 branches and 130 distribution centers. Based in Mooresville, N.C., Lowe's supports the communities it serves through programs focused on creating safe, affordable housing, improving community spaces, helping to develop the next generation of skilled trade experts and providing disaster relief to communities in need. For more information, visit Lowes.com.Contacts:                   Shareholder / Analyst Inquiries:                  Sara Kulikowski704-775-3856sara.m.kulikowski@lowes.comMedia Inquiries:Steve Salazarsteve.j.salazar@lowes.com  



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LOWE'S REPORTS FOURTH QUARTER 2025 SALES AND EARNINGS RESULTSFebruary 25, 2026 6:00 AM
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— Comparable Sales Increased 1.3% —
— Diluted EPS of $1.78; Adjusted Diluted EPS1 of $1.98 —
— Provides Full Year 2026 Outlook —MOORESVILLE, N.C., Feb. 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Lowe's Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) today reported net earnings of $1.0 billion and diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $1.78 for the quarter ended Jan. 30, 2026, compared to diluted EPS of $1.99 in the fourth quarter of 2024. During the fourth quarter, the company recognized $149 million in pre-tax expenses associated with the acquisitions of Foundation Building Materials (FBM) and Artisan Design Group (ADG). Excluding these expenses, fourth quarter 2025 adjusted diluted EPS1 increased 2.6% to $1.98 compared to the prior year adjusted diluted EPS1.







Total sales for the quarter were $20.6 billion, compared to $18.6 billion in the prior-year quarter. Comparable sales for the quarter increased 1.3%, driven by continued growth in Pro, online, and home services sales, as well as strong holiday performance."We delivered strong results this quarter, as our Total Home strategy is resonating with both our Pro and DIY customers, which was evident during a great holiday season. Given our outperformance this quarter, we awarded $125 million in discretionary bonuses to our frontline associates in recognition of their hard work and outstanding customer service," said Marvin R. Ellison, Lowe's chairman, president and CEO. "While the housing macro remains pressured, we are focused on directing what is within our control, which includes our ongoing productivity initiatives. We remain confident that we are well-positioned to take share regardless of the macro environment."As of Jan. 30, 2026, Lowe's operated 1,759 stores representing approximately 196 million square feet of retail selling space.Capital Allocation
With a disciplined focus on its capital allocation program, the company remains committed to generating sustainable shareholder value. During the quarter, the company paid $673 million in dividends. For the fiscal year, the company returned $2.6 billion to shareholders through dividends.
1 Adjusted diluted earnings per share is a non-GAAP financial measure. Refer to the "Non-GAAP Financial Measures Reconciliation" section of this release for additional information, as well as reconciliations between the Company's GAAP and non-GAAP financial results.
Lowe's Business Outlook  The company is introducing its outlook for fiscal 2026, which reflects ongoing uncertainty in the home improvement market.Full Year 2026 Outlook Total sales of $92.0 to $94.0 billion or an increase of approximately 7% to 9% compared to prior yearComparable sales expected to be flat to up 2% as compared to prior yearOperating income as a percentage of sales (operating margin) of 11.2% to 11.4%Adjusted1 operating income as a percentage of sales (adjusted operating margin) of 11.6% to 11.8%Net interest expense of approximately $1.6 billionEffective income tax rate of approximately 24.5%Diluted earnings per share of approximately $11.75 to $12.25Adjusted1 diluted earnings per share of approximately $12.25 to $12.75Capital expenditures of approximately $2.5 billionA conference call to discuss fourth quarter 2025 operating results is scheduled for today, Wednesday, Feb. 25, at 9 a.m. ET. The conference call will be available by webcast and can be accessed by visiting Lowe's website at ir.lowes.com and clicking on Lowe's Fourth Quarter 2025 Earnings Conference Call Webcast. Supplemental slides will be available approximately 15 minutes prior to the start of the conference call. A replay of the call will be archived at ir.lowes.com.


1 Adjusted diluted earnings per share is a non-GAAP financial measure. Refer to the "Non-GAAP Financial Measures Reconciliation" section of this release for additional information, as well as reconciliations between the Company's GAAP and non-GAAP financial results.

Lowe's Companies, Inc.  Lowe's Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) is a FORTUNE® 100 home improvement company serving approximately 16 million customer transactions a week, with total fiscal year 2025 sales of more than $86 billion. Lowe's employs approximately 300,000 associates and operates over 1,700 home improvement stores, 530 branches and 130 distribution centers. Based in Mooresville, N.C., Lowe's supports the communities it serves through programs focused on creating safe, affordable housing, improving community spaces, helping to develop the next generation of skilled trade experts and providing disaster relief to communities in need. For more information, visit Lowes.com.Disclosure Regarding Forward-Looking Statements  This press release includes "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.  Statements including words such as "believe", "expect", "anticipate", "plan", "desire", "project", "estimate", "intend", "will", "should", "could", "would", "may", "strategy", "potential", "opportunity", "outlook", "scenario", "guidance", and similar expressions are forward-looking statements.  Forward-looking statements involve, among other things, expectations, projections, and assumptions about future financial and operating results, objectives (including objectives related to environmental and social matters), business outlook, priorities, sales growth, shareholder value, capital expenditures, cash flows, the housing market, the home improvement industry, demand for products and services including customer acceptance of new offerings and initiatives, macroeconomic conditions and consumer spending, share repurchases, and Lowe's strategic initiatives, including those relating to acquisitions and dispositions and the impact of such transactions on our strategic and operational plans and financial results.  Such statements involve risks and uncertainties, and we can give no assurance that they will prove to be correct.  Actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied in such statements.A wide variety of potential risks, uncertainties, and other factors could materially affect our ability to achieve the results either expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements including, but not limited to, changes in general economic conditions, such as volatility and/or lack of liquidity from time to time in U.S. and world financial markets and the consequent reduced availability and/or higher cost of borrowing to Lowe's and its customers, slower rates of growth in real disposable personal income that could affect the rate of growth in consumer spending, inflation and its impacts on discretionary spending and on our costs, shortages, and other disruptions in the labor supply, interest rate and currency fluctuations, home price appreciation or decreasing housing turnover, age of housing stock, the availability of consumer credit and of mortgage financing, trade policy changes or additional tariffs, outbreaks of pandemics, fluctuations in fuel and energy costs, inflation or deflation of commodity prices, natural disasters, geopolitical or armed conflicts, acts of both domestic and international terrorism, and other factors that can negatively affect our customers.Investors and others should carefully consider the foregoing factors and other uncertainties, risks and potential events including, but not limited to, those described in "Item 1A - Risk Factors" in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and as may be updated from time to time in Item 1A in our quarterly reports on Form 10-Q or other subsequent filings with the SEC. All such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and we do not undertake any obligation to update these statements other than as required by law.LOW-IRContacts:                 Shareholder/Analyst Inquiries:                    
Media Inquiries:
Kate Pearlman
Steve Salazar
704-775-3856
steve.j.salazar@lowes.com 
kate.pearlman@lowes.com 

 Lowe's Companies, Inc.Consolidated Statements of Current Earnings and Accumulated Deficit (Unaudited)In Millions, Except Per Share and Percentage Data

Three Months Ended
Fiscal Year Ended
January 30, 2026
January 31, 2025
January 30, 2026
January 31, 2025Current EarningsAmount
% Sales
Amount
% Sales
Amount
% Sales
Amount
% SalesNet sales$  20,584
100.00
$  18,553
100.00
$  86,286
100.00
$  83,674
100.00Cost of sales13,903
67.54
12,456
67.14
57,401
66.52
55,797
66.68Gross margin6,681
32.46
6,097
32.86
28,885
33.48
27,877
33.32Expenses:














Selling, general and administrative4,409
21.42
3,822
20.59
16,791
19.46
15,682
18.74Depreciation and amortization564
2.74
445
2.40
1,941
2.25
1,729
2.07Operating income1,708
8.30
1,830
9.87
10,153
11.77
10,466
12.51Interest – net403
1.96
328
1.77
1,406
1.63
1,313
1.57Pre-tax earnings1,305
6.34
1,502
8.10
8,747
10.14
9,153
10.94Income tax provision 306
1.49
377
2.04
2,093
2.43
2,196
2.63Net earnings$       999
4.85
$    1,125
6.06
$    6,654
7.71
$    6,957
8.31































Weighted average common shares outstanding
     – basic560


562


559


567

Basic earnings per common share (1)$      1.78


$      2.00


$    11.87


$    12.25

Weighted average common shares outstanding
     – diluted561


563


560


568

Diluted earnings per common share (1)$      1.78


$      1.99


$    11.85


$    12.23

Cash dividends per share$      1.20


$      1.15


$      4.75


$      4.55

















Accumulated Deficit














Balance at beginning of period$  (11,165)


$  (13,993)


$  (14,799)


$  (15,637)

Net earnings999


1,125


6,654


6,957

Cash dividends declared(673)


(645)


(2,664)


(2,578)

Share repurchases—


(1,286)


(30)


(3,541)

Balance at end of period$  (10,839)


$  (14,799)


$  (10,839)


$  (14,799)

















(1) Under the two-class method, earnings per share is calculated using net earnings allocable to common shares, which is derived by reducing net earnings by the earnings allocable to participating securities.  Net earnings allocable to common shares used in the basic and diluted earnings per share calculation were $997 million and $1,122 million for the three months ended January 30, 2026, and January 31, 2025, respectively.  Net earnings allocable to common shares used in the basic and diluted earnings per share calculation were $6,636 million and $6,940 million for the fiscal years ended January 30, 2026, and January 31, 2025, respectively. Lowe's Companies, Inc.Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited)In Millions, Except Percentage Data

Three Months Ended
Fiscal Year Ended
January 30, 2026
January 31, 2025
January 30, 2026
January 31, 2025
Amount
% Sales
Amount
% Sales
Amount
% Sales
Amount
% SalesNet earnings$       999
4.85
$    1,125
6.06
$    6,654
7.71
$    6,957
8.31Cash flow hedges – net of tax                 (3)
(0.01)
(4)
(0.02)
(17)
(0.02)
(13)
(0.02)Other—





1
0.01Other comprehensive loss(3)
(0.01)
(4)
(0.02)
(17)
(0.02)
(12)
(0.01)Comprehensive income$       996
4.84
$    1,121
6.04
$    6,637
7.69
$    6,945
8.30















 Lowe's Companies, Inc.Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited)In Millions, Except Par Value Data







January 30, 2026
January 31, 2025Assets



Current assets:



Cash and cash equivalents
$                           982
$                        1,761Short-term investments
370
372Receivables - net
1,090
94Merchandise inventory - net
17,300
17,409Other current assets
1,213
722Total current assets
20,955
20,358Property, less accumulated depreciation
18,362
17,649Operating lease right-of-use assets
4,303
3,738Long-term investments
319
277Deferred income taxes - net

244Goodwill
3,945
311Intangible assets - net
5,908
277Other assets
352
248Total assets
$                      54,144
$                      43,102




Liabilities and shareholders' deficit



Current liabilities:



Current maturities of long-term debt
$                        2,431
$                        2,586Current operating lease liabilities
713
563Accounts payable
9,762
9,290Accrued compensation and employee benefits
1,285
1,008Deferred revenue
1,477
1,358Other current liabilities
3,795
3,952Total current liabilities
19,463
18,757Long-term debt, excluding current maturities
37,490
32,901Noncurrent operating lease liabilities
4,043
3,628Deferred income taxes - net
1,039
—Deferred revenue - Lowe's protection plans
1,262
1,268Other liabilities
764
779Total liabilities
64,061
57,333




Shareholders' deficit:



Preferred stock, $5 par value: Authorized - 5.0 million shares; Issued and outstanding -
none

—Common stock, $0.50 par value: Authorized - 5.6 billion shares; Issued and outstanding -
561 million and 560 million, respectively
281
280Capital in excess of par value
370
—Accumulated deficit
(10,839)
(14,799)Accumulated other comprehensive income
271
288Total shareholders' deficit
(9,917)
(14,231)Total liabilities and shareholders' deficit
$                      54,144
$                      43,102




 Lowe's Companies, Inc.Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)In Millions

Fiscal Year Ended
January 30, 2026
January 31, 2025Cash flows from operating activities:


  Net earnings$                        6,654
$                        6,957  Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities:              


     Depreciation and amortization2,194
1,972     Noncash lease expense572
520     Deferred income taxes256
9     Loss on property and other assets – net53
5     Gain on sale of business—
(177)     Share-based payment expense247
221     Changes in operating assets and liabilities:


       Merchandise inventory – net703
(514)       Other operating assets(243)
93       Accounts payable73
633       Other operating liabilities(645)
(94)     Net cash provided by operating activities9,864
9,625



Cash flows from investing activities:


     Purchases of investments(1,693)
(1,286)     Proceeds from sale/maturity of investments1,658
1,204     Capital expenditures(2,213)
(1,927)     Proceeds from sale of property and other long-term assets82
105     Proceeds from sale of business—
177     Acquisitions of businesses - net(10,088)
—     Other – net(10)
(11)     Net cash used in investing activities(12,264)
(1,738)



Cash flows from financing activities:


     Net proceeds from issuance of debt6,974
—     Repayment of debt(2,587)
(545)Proceeds from issuance of common stock under share-based payment plans149
159     Cash dividend payments(2,636)
(2,566)     Repurchases of common stock(211)
(4,053)     Other – net(68)
(42)     Net cash provided by/(used in) financing activities1,621
(7,047)



Net (decrease)/increase in cash and cash equivalents(779)
840Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period1,761
921Cash and cash equivalents, end of period$                           982
$                        1,761



Lowe's Companies, Inc.
Non-GAAP Financial Measure Reconciliation (Unaudited)To provide additional transparency, the Company has presented the non-GAAP financial measure of adjusted diluted earnings per share for the three months ended January 30, 2026 and January 31, 2025.  This measure excludes the impact of certain items, further described below, not contemplated in Lowe's Business Outlook to assist analysts and investors in understanding operational performance for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025.Fiscal 2025 Impacts:
During fiscal 2025, the Company recognized financial impacts from the following:In the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025, the Company recognized pre-tax expenses of $149 million consisting of transaction costs and intangible asset amortization related to the acquisition of Artisan Design Group and Foundation Building Materials (Acquisition of businesses).Fiscal 2024 Impacts:
During fiscal 2024, the Company recognized financial impacts from the following:In the fourth quarter of fiscal 2024, the Company recognized pre-tax income of $80 million consisting of a realized gain on the contingent consideration associated with the fiscal 2022 sale of the Canadian retail business (Canadian retail business transaction).In addition, the Company has presented full year fiscal 2026 guidance of the non-GAAP financial measures adjusted operating margin and adjusted diluted earnings per share, which exclude the impact of intangible asset amortization, and related tax effects if applicable, related to the acquisitions of Artisan Design Group and Foundation Building Materials.  When evaluated with our GAAP results, we believe these non-GAAP measures provide investors with meaningful measures of comparable performance.Adjusted operating margin and adjusted diluted earnings per share should not be considered an alternative to, or more meaningful indicator of, the Company's operating margin or diluted earnings per share as prepared in accordance with GAAP.  The Company's methods of determining non-GAAP financial measures may differ from the method used by other companies and may not be comparable.A reconciliation between the Company's GAAP and non-GAAP financial results is shown below and available on the Company's website at ir.lowes.com.
Three Months Ended
January 30, 2026
January 31, 2025Adjusted Diluted Earnings Per SharePre-Tax
Earnings
Tax1
Net
Earnings
Pre-Tax
Earnings
Tax1
Net
EarningsDiluted Earnings Per Share, As Reported               



$       1.78




$       1.99Acquisition of businesses0.27
(0.07)
0.20


—Canadian retail business transaction—


(0.14)
0.08
(0.06)Adjusted Diluted Earnings Per Share



$       1.98




$       1.931 Represents the tax benefit or expense related to the item excluded from adjusted diluted earnings per share.Our adjusted operating margin and adjusted diluted earnings per share guidance for fiscal 2026 excludes an expected 40 basis point and $0.50 after tax impact, respectively, from intangible asset amortization. 



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Lowe's Companies, Inc. to Host Fourth Quarter & Fiscal 2025 Earnings Conference Call on Feb. 25February 18, 2026 6:00 AM
PR Newswire (US)

MOORESVILLE, N.C., Feb. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Lowe's Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) announced today that it will hold its Fourth Quarter & Fiscal 2025 Earnings Conference Call at 9 a.m. Eastern time on Wednesday, Feb. 25. A webcast will be available by visiting the Quarterly Earnings section of the Lowe's Investor Relations website, ir.lowes.com. Supplemental materials will be available 15 minutes before the start of the conference call.







What: Fourth Quarter & Fiscal 2025 Earnings Conference CallWhen: 9 a.m. ET on Wednesday, Feb. 25Where: Visit the Quarterly Earnings section of the Lowe's Investor Relations website, ir.lowes.com.How: Listen live online and view the supplemental materials by following the directions above.A webcast replay of the call can be accessed from noon ET on Feb. 25, 2026 through Feb. 24, 2027 by visiting Events & Presentations on Lowe's Investor Relations website and clicking on Q4 2025 Lowe's Companies, Inc. Earnings Conference Call.About Lowe'sLowe's Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) is a FORTUNE® 100 home improvement company serving approximately 16 million customer transactions a week, with total fiscal year 2024 sales of more than $83 billion. Lowe's employs approximately 300,000 associates and operates over 1,700 home improvement stores, 530 branches and 130 distribution centers. Based in Mooresville, N.C., Lowe's supports the communities it serves through programs focused on creating safe, affordable housing, improving community spaces, helping to develop the next generation of skilled trade experts and providing disaster relief to communities in need. For more information, visit Lowes.com.LOW-IRContacts:Shareholder/Analyst Inquiries:
Media Inquiries:
Kate Pearlman
Steve Salazar
704-775-3856
steve.j.salazar@lowes.com
kate.pearlman@lowes.com





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Lowe's Launches MyLowe's Rewards™ Kids Club to Build Stronger Connections with FamiliesFebruary 5, 2026 8:00 AM
PR Newswire (US)

For the first time, parents can add their kids directly to a MyLowe's Rewards™ profile—unlocking a Kids Club experience that blends hands-on building, digital badging and in-store moments of human connectionMOORESVILLE, N.C., Feb. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Lowe's is expanding its family offerings with the launch of MyLowe's Rewards™ Kids Club, a new platform that builds on more than two decades of the company's popular Kids Workshops to help parents and kids build skills, confidence and meaningful connections together.







For the first time, families can track kids' progress through digital badges and manage workshop registration for multiple children within a single MyLowe's Rewards™ account, while enjoying free monthly workshops, family-friendly in-store moments—including small delights like free, organic lollipops—and hands-on experiences supported by Lowe's red vest associates.New Lowe's research^ highlights why this moment matters: 56% of parents say their kids' screen time increases during colder months, while 87% say doing DIY projects together is one of the most rewarding ways they spend time as a family. Kids Club was designed to meet that need by making shared, screen-free experiences easier for families to access—today and over time."MyLowe's Rewards Kids Club is about creating real moments of connection for families," said Amanda Bailey, Lowe's Vice President, Customer Marketing & Loyalty. "By launching Kids Club, we're giving the whole family more reasons to visit Lowe's, build together and stay engaged over time—pairing hands-on experiences with the support of our red vest associates, who inspire creativity in a workshop or create a moment of joy when handing out lollipops while their parents shop the aisles of our stores. It's moments like this that create relationships that help turn everyday visits into moments that feel personal, human and rooted in our communities."What families can expect with MyLowe's Rewards Kids Club:Hands-On Workshops*: Free, monthly DIY projects to help kids build real-world skills and confidence, supported by Lowe's red vest associates.Digital Badges & Kids Profiles: New tools that allow families to track progress, celebrate milestones and manage participation for multiple kids.In-Store Moments of Delight: Small, kid-friendly surprises like free, organic lollipops and access to free member gifts, designed to make every visit to Lowe's more memorable.Registration is now open for Kids Club workshops, with spots expected to fill quickly. The next Kids Club workshop will take place at Lowe's stores nationwide on Saturday, February 21. Join MyLowe's Rewards™ and explore the new MyLowe's Rewards™ Kids Club at Lowes.com/KidsClub or in the Lowe's app.^Talker Research surveyed 2,000 American millennial and Gen Z parents of children aged 2 – 18 who have access to the internet; the survey was commissioned by Lowe's and administered and conducted online by Talker Research between Jan. 13 and Jan. 19, 2026.  *Kids profile & workshop registration required; space limited. Parent/Guardian must attend workshops. Details at Lowes.com/KidsClub. MyLowe's Rewards™ program subject to terms & conditions. Details at Lowes.com/Terms. Subject to change.About Lowe's
Lowe's Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) is a FORTUNE® 100 home improvement company serving approximately 16 million customer transactions a week, with total fiscal year 2024 sales of more than $83 billion. Lowe's employs approximately 300,000 associates and operates over 1,700 home improvement stores, 530 branches and 130 distribution centers. Based in Mooresville, N.C., Lowe's supports the communities it serves through programs focused on creating safe, affordable housing, improving community spaces, helping to develop the next generation of skilled trade experts and providing disaster relief to communities in need. For more information, visit Lowes.com.Contact:
MJ Wilson
Lowe's Companies, Inc
mj.wilson@lowes.com


















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BottomBounce BottomBounce 2 years ago
Lowe's Companies, Inc. $LOW Book Value Per Share (mrq) -26.22 WAY OVERBOUGHT Nice SHORT SET UP
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BottomBounce BottomBounce 2 years ago
Lowe's Companies, Inc. $LOW Total Debt (mrq) $40.3B has 10 times more debt than cash.
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Monksdream Monksdream 2 years ago
LOW new 52 week high
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Bountiful_Harvest Bountiful_Harvest 2 years ago
Lowe's posts 2nd quarter of declines, warns investors of a slowing North American economy.

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Monksdream Monksdream 2 years ago
LOW 10Q due AUGUST 19
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Monksdream Monksdream 3 years ago
LOW new 52 week high
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buyittradeit buyittradeit 3 years ago
$LOW has more then doubled since this CEO has taking the helm link
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Spicknspan Spicknspan 4 years ago
LOW is reporting earnings on Wednesday.

Bought some last week. Next buy this week. If earnings are good--it goes up. If it goes down--buying more.

Long term buy.

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20stockman20 20stockman20 4 years ago
SORRY for the repeats having problems
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20stockman20 20stockman20 4 years ago
THX will check orb out.
Past 12 Months | Next 12 Months
Q2'22
Q3'22
Q4'22
Q1'23
$300.00
$231.68
$184.00
Based on the 22 sell side analysts who offered a 12-month price target in the last three months. Analysts predict a(n) 8.89% increase from today.
Looks good, springtime is Lowes time.
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20stockman20 20stockman20 4 years ago
THX will check orb out.
Past 12 Months | Next 12 Months
Q2'22
Q3'22
Q4'22
Q1'23
$300.00
$231.68
$184.00
Based on the 22 sell side analysts who offered a 12-month price target in the last three months. Analysts predict a(n) 8.89% increase from today.
Looks good, springtime is Lowes time.
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20stockman20 20stockman20 4 years ago
THX will check orb out.
Past 12 Months | Next 12 Months
Q2'22
Q3'22
Q4'22
Q1'23
$300.00
$231.68
$184.00
Based on the 22 sell side analysts who offered a 12-month price target in the last three months. Analysts predict a(n) 8.89% increase from today.
Looks good, springtime is Lowes time.
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conix conix 4 years ago
LOW Chart

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20stockman20 20stockman20 4 years ago
Time to buy readt for runup, 295.00 goal.
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Lowjack Lowjack 4 years ago
Just to make the wash sales easier.???


Right shoulder time distance.
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TheFinalCD TheFinalCD 4 years ago
200-205 anyone know why?
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Lowjack Lowjack 5 years ago
Stick a fork in both of these!
https://www.cnbc.com/2022/01/27/lowes-will-open-mini-petco-shops-inside-some-stores.html
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Lowjack Lowjack 5 years ago
No. Just cover of shorts. Wait till after earnings which based on the clearance sales they had in Q4 along with HD could be horrendous.

https://schrts.co/swWEXCAx
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oxnous oxnous 5 years ago
Chart

Time to buy

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Lowjack Lowjack 5 years ago
You put a weekly ad out and none of the products on sale are in the store!
It's alright, Home Depot has it.
https://www.cnbc.com/2021/12/15/lowes-shares-fall-on-concerns-of-slowing-home-improvement-appetite.html

https://www.mysouthwire.com/southwirestorefront/southwire/en/USD/login
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I-Man I-Man 5 years ago
Well here in Hickory, NC area I spoke to the Appliance Mgr two days ago. He was upset because he is retired and tells me of strange problems they are having with supply chain issues he never experienced before.

1. He stated a large order for Whirlpool dishwashers (1900 units) that Lowes had placed to supply stores here, they were just informed from Whirlpool, the entire order was cancelled with no explanation?

2. Last week, the Bosch Rep came into store, and told them, what you have in stock at your stores is what you have, that Bosch is NOT taking any new dishwasher orders until February 2022!

He was saying how people ae really getting mad and angry and he can't do anything about it. He agreed with me, in what we have been experiencing across construction industry, there is no expansion or growth going on out there in the US economy as Biden Admin is trying hard to say. The opposite in fact going on, and here in NC, we are already having places re-instating damn covid mask requirements again to even go into their stores...
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I-Man I-Man 5 years ago
Agreed.
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I-Man I-Man 5 years ago
Agreed.
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Vintage1776 Vintage1776 5 years ago
At the top of the shit pile there is no left or Right only an agenda to serve the Titans of politics and industry ....,I say let them dlit their own throats .
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I-Man I-Man 5 years ago
Lowes now forcing Critical Race Theory (CRT) programs on all their employees !

This sh!t has got to stop. All of it is further divisiveness, actually racist, and like Coke and others whose corps are embracing liberal ideologies and CRT, you all will lose your businesses over this nonsense....

Parents across the Nation are formulating against every school Board trying to push this agenda on young students as well...


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