Lowe's
Sells home improvement goods and services to DIY customers and professional contractors.
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Sells home improvement products and installation services to DIY customers and professional contractors. Most revenue comes through U.S. stores and digital channels, while Foundation Building Materials and Artisan Design Group add North American distribution, design, and installation for larger Pro customers.
Sells appliances, lawn and garden goods, lumber and building materials, hardware and tools, kitchen and bath products, plumbing and electrical supplies, paint, flooring, millwork, and décor through 1,759 U.S. stores, Lowes.com, and installation services. Localized assortments connect with online ordering, store pickup, job-site delivery, and a nationwide supply-chain network.
Extends beyond retail through Foundation Building Materials and Artisan Design Group, which distribute interior building products and provide design and installation services for larger residential and commercial professionals across the United States and Canada. The Total Home strategy prioritizes Pro customers, online sales, home services, loyalty, and store-space productivity. Demand depends on housing turnover, home prices, construction activity, and household income; the model also depends on integrating the acquired Pro businesses and merchandise imports, principally from China and Mexico.
Company facts
Key statistics
Year to date −15.7% · Average volume (30d) 3.0M
Analysts
Ratings
Target range
Latest analyst notes
| Date | Firm | Action | Prior rating | Rating | Prior target | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2026 | Guggenheim | Reiterate | Buy | $260 | $275 | |
| Aug 20, 2026 | Mizuho Securities | Target | $272 | $250 | ||
| May 21, 2026 | Truist Financial | Target | $280 | $255 | ||
| May 21, 2026 | RBC Capital | Reiterate | Sector Perform | $257 | $232 | |
| May 21, 2026 | Piper Sandler | Reiterate | Overweight | $269 | $276 |
Earnings
EPS
Revenue
History
| Report date | EPS est | EPS | Surprise | Revenue est | Revenue | Surprise | Next session |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 19, 2026Q2 FY26 | $4.22 | $4.40 | +4.3% | $26.13B | $25.96B | −0.7% | +2.02% |
| May 20, 2026Q1 FY26 | $2.97 | $3.03 | +2.0% | $22.98B | $23.08B | +0.4% | −1.65% |
| Feb 25, 2026Q4 FY25 | $1.94 | $1.98 | +2.1% | $20.34B | $20.58B | +1.2% | +0.52% |
| Nov 19, 2025Q3 FY25 | $2.97 | $3.06 | +3.0% | $20.80B | $20.81B | +0.1% | +0.01% |
Financial highlights
| 12 quarters | Q1 FY25 | Q2 FY25 | Q3 FY25 | Q4 FY25 | Q1 FY26 | Q2 FY26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $20.93B | $23.96B | $20.81B | $20.58B | $23.08B | $25.96B | |
| Gross profit | $6.54B | $7.64B | $6.64B | $8.06B | $7.54B | $8.58B | |
| Operating income | $2.49B | $3.47B | $2.48B | $1.71B | $2.55B | $3.55B | |
| Net income | $1.64B | $2.40B | $1.62B | $999.0M | $1.63B | $2.40B | |
| Diluted EPS | $2.92 | $4.27 | $2.88 | $1.78 | $2.90 | $4.27 | |
| Gross margin | 31.2% | 31.9% | 31.9% | 39.2% | 32.7% | 33.0% | |
| Operating margin | 11.9% | 14.5% | 11.9% | 8.3% | 11.1% | 13.7% |
Fiscal years (4-quarter sums)FY21 $96.25B · FY22 $97.06B · FY23 $86.38B · FY24 $83.67B · FY25 $86.29B
Revenue by product · Q2 FY26
Revenue by geography · Q2 FY26
Balance sheet, Jul 31, 2026Cash & short-term investments $3.41B · Total debt $42.02B · Total assets $55.88B · Shareholders' equity −$7.44B
Dividends
Raised for 39 straight years — most recently to $1.25 from $1.20 in Jul 2026. To collect a payout, hold shares through the close before the ex-date.
History
| Ex-date | Record | Paid | Amount | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 22, 2026 | Jul 22 | Aug 5 | $1.25 | raised from $1.20 |
| Apr 22, 2026 | Apr 22 | May 6 | $1.20 | |
| Jan 21, 2026 | Jan 21 | Feb 4 | $1.20 | |
| Oct 22, 2025 | Oct 22 | Nov 5 | $1.20 | |
| Jul 23, 2025 | Jul 23 | Aug 6 | $1.20 | raised from $1.15 |
| Apr 23, 2025 | Apr 23 | May 7 | $1.15 | |
| Jan 22, 2025 | Jan 22 | Feb 5 | $1.15 | |
| Oct 23, 2024 | Oct 23 | Nov 6 | $1.15 |
Ownership
A 13F quarter can total more than the shares outstanding — sub-advisers file the same block twice, and a filer's own share count can be a quarter stale. No split is drawn from it.
Shares outstanding 560.71M · Float 559.47M · 99.8% free float
Top shareholders13F · 13D/G · Form 4
| Holder | Shares | % outstanding | Form | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BlackRock, Inc. | 40.55M | 7.23% | 13F | Aug 7, 2026 |
| FMR LLC | 37.27M | 6.65% | 13F | Aug 13, 2026 |
| Vanguard Capital Management LLC | 36.60M | 6.53% | 13F | Aug 13, 2026 |
| JPMorgan Chase & Co | 36.20M | 6.46% | 13F | Aug 12, 2026 |
| State Street Corp | 25.33M | 4.52% | 13F | Aug 7, 2026 |
Insider tradesForm 4
| Date | Insider | Role | Shares | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 18, 2026 | Margrethe R. Vagell | officer: EVP, Supply Chain | −2,500 | $223.83 |
| Jun 17, 2026 | Juliette Williams Pryor | officer: EVP, CLO & Corp. Sec. | −9,330 | $224.81 |
| Jun 16, 2026 | Janice Dupre | officer: EVP, Human Resources | −14,150 | $221.90 |
| Mar 4, 2026 | Quonta D. Vance | officer: EVP, Pro & Home Services | −10,369 | $257.54 |
| Jan 9, 2026 | Marvin R. Ellison | director, officer: Chairman, President & CEO | −18,000 | $261.17 |
Peers
- Home Depot
US home improvement giant; rivals Lowe's across retail, Pro, and distribution.
- Amazon
11% US home improvement share via e-commerce; leads in tools and hardware.
- Builders FirstSource
Largest US Pro building materials supplier for new residential construction.
- Sherwin-Williams
4,853-store paint specialist pulling Pro painters from big-box paint aisles.
- Floor & Decor
Specialty hard-surface flooring chain with deep Pro assortment and low prices.
- Tractor Supply
2,400-store rural lifestyle chain competing on lawn, garden, tools, and outdoor.
CompareAfter-hours close
| Company | Price | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lowe's | $208.40 | +0.12% | $116.66B | 17.6 | 16.6 | 1.3 | +8.3% |
| Home Depot | $330.25 | +0.05% | $329.24B | 23.1 | 21.4 | 1.9 | +5.7% |
| Amazon | $266.10 | −0.11% | $2.87T | 21.4 | 28.5 | 3.7 | +19.6% |
| Builders FirstSource | $67.72 | +0.06% | $7.29B | 74.4 | 18.5 | 0.5 | −8.8% |
| Sherwin-Williams | $344.86 | +0.01% | $83.72B | 31.8 | 27.1 | 3.4 | +7.5% |
| Floor & Decor | $52.95 | −0.13% | $5.64B | 24.7 | 25.1 | 1.2 | +3.0% |
| Tractor Supply | $35.10 | +1.04% | $18.21B | 18.1 | 17.5 | 1.2 | +2.3% |
| Median | 23.9 | 23.3 | 1.6 | +4.3% |