LOWES COMPANIES (LOW) Company Report

In 2025, Lowe’s navigated a stagnant housing market with elevated mortgage rates, delivering positive comps for two consecutive quarters and gaining share in small-to-medium pro and home insulation services via double-digit comps in Q3.
The company has invested in digital and store upgrades, building a 30 million active DIY loyalty program whose members shop 50% more and spend twice as much.
Lowe’s acquired ADG and FBM to capture a $250 billion+ addressable single-family, multifamily, and commercial construction market, aiming to integrate drywall, cabinets, appliances, and other interior solutions across a unified IT platform.
Management targets reducing leverage to 2.75× by 2027 while maintaining capital priorities of investing in the business, dividends, and share buybacks, with only smaller tuck-ins planned to support the new platforms.
The firm is deploying AI tools like the “Milo” companion to cut training costs and boost associate productivity, with further AI-driven top-line enhancements under evaluation.

14 hours ago

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Lowe’s outlines strategic pivot at Morgan Stanley conference

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Positive comps for two consecutive quarters and double-digit growth in home insulation despite a stagnant housing macro, driven by cautious DIY big-ticket spend.
Emphasis on a 30 million-member DIY loyalty program (members shop 50 % more and spend twice as much) and substantial investments to modernize store showrooms and digital platforms.
Acquisition of FBM and ADG to access a $250 billion total addressable market in single-family, multifamily, and commercial construction, diversifying Lowe’s beyond its core DIY and small-medium pro segments.
Deployment of AI tools, including the “Milo” virtual assistant, to accelerate associate training, enhance customer service, and unlock productivity gains.

14 hours ago

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Lowe’s outlines strategy and acquisitions at Morgan Stanley Global Consumer & Retail Conference

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Demand Weakening

Lowe’s noted the 2025 housing backdrop was broadly stagnant as forecasted, with elevated mortgage rates weighing on big-ticket DIY spend, yet still delivered two consecutive quarters of positive comparable sales and gained share in small-to-medium pro and home services insulation.
The company highlighted investments in its store environment and digital platforms, including a 30 million DIY loyalty member base that shops 50% more frequently and spends twice as much, and refreshed showrooms to position for recovery.
Lowe’s completed acquisitions of FBM and ADG to access a $250 billion total addressable market in single-family, multifamily, and commercial construction, unifying ERP platforms and aiming to offer a one-stop “interior solutions” service.
Capital allocation will continue to prioritize reinvestment in the business, dividends, and share buybacks, targeting leverage of 2.75× by 2027 without pursuing further large acquisitions; AI tools like “Milo” are being deployed to enhance productivity and customer service.

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Lowe’s reports Q3 2026 results

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Lowe’s reported third quarter sales of $20.8 billion, comparable sales up 0.4%, and adjusted EPS of $3.06, with adjusted operating margin expanding by 10 bps to 12.4%
Completed the acquisition of Foundation Building Materials for $8.8 billion, financed via $5 billion of bonds (4.38% coupon), a $2 billion term loan and $1.8 billion of cash
Updated FY 2026 guidance to flat comparable sales, $86 billion in total revenue (including FBM), adjusted operating margin of 12.1%, and adjusted EPS of $12.25
Ended Q3 with adjusted debt/EBITDA of 3.36x, targeting 2.75x by mid-2027, generated $687 million in operating cash flow and paid $673 million in dividends

Nov 19, 2025, 2:00 PM

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Lowe’s reports Q3 2026 results and updates full-year guidance

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Guidance Update

Q3 sales were $20.8 billion with 0.4% comparable growth, adjusted EPS of $3.06 (+6%), and gross margin of 34.2% (+50 bp)
Completed acquisition of Foundation Building Materials for $8.8 billion, financed with $5 billion of bonds at 4.38%, a $2 billion term loan, and $1.8 billion cash; recognized $105 million in pre-tax transaction costs
Revised full-year outlook to roughly flat comp sales, $86 billion in total sales (including $1.3 billion of FBM sales in Q4), adjusted operating margin of 12.1%, and adjusted EPS of $12.25
Digital and pro initiatives driving growth: online sales up 11.4% in Q3; home services delivered double-digit comps; 30 million MyLowe’s Rewards members shop twice as often and spend over 50% more

Nov 19, 2025, 2:00 PM

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Lowe’s reports Q3 2026 results and updates guidance

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Q3 sales of $20.8 B with comparable sales up 0.4% and adjusted diluted EPS of $3.06 (+6% YoY) (GAAP EPS $2.88).
Completed the $8.8 B acquisition of Foundation Building Materials in October, financed with $5 B of bonds, a $2 B term loan and $1.8 B of cash, incurring $105 M of pre-tax transaction costs.
Updated full-year guidance: sales of ~$86 B (including ~$1.3 B from FBM in Q4) with flat comps; adjusted operating margin of ~12.1%; adjusted EPS of ~$12.25; and capital expenditures of up to $2.5 B.
Continued momentum in digital and services: online sales grew 11.4%, home services comps delivered double-digit growth; AI virtual assistants handle ~1 M customer queries/month and more than double conversion; early marketplace launch exceeding expectations.

Nov 19, 2025, 2:00 PM

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Lowe’s reports Q3 2026 results

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Lowe’s delivered 0.4% comp sales growth, with gross margin at 34.2% (+50 bps vs. LY) and operating margin at 11.9% (–65 bps vs. LY).
Adjusted operating margin improved by 10 bps to 12.4%, and adjusted diluted EPS rose 5.9% to $3.06.
Returned $673 million to shareholders through dividends during the quarter.
Closed the acquisition of Foundation Building Materials to expand its Pro customer offerings.

Nov 19, 2025, 2:00 PM

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Lowe’s reports Q3 2026 sales and earnings

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Diluted EPS of $2.88; adjusted diluted EPS of $3.06, up 5.9% year-over-year
Net sales of $20.8 billion; comparable sales increased 0.4%, led by online, home services and Pro segments
Recognized $129 million in pre-tax expenses related to Foundation Building Materials and Artisan Design Group acquisitions; invested $8.8 billion in FBM and paid $673 million in dividends; operates 1,756 stores
Raised full-year 2025 outlook: total sales to $86.0 billion, comparable sales flat, adjusted diluted EPS to $12.25, and adjusted operating margin to 12.1%

Nov 19, 2025, 1:45 PM

8-K

Lowe’s raises FY25 sales guidance to $86B on Q3 growth

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Guidance Update

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Q3 2025 sales rose 3.2% year-over-year to $20.8 billion, with adjusted EPS of $3.06 beating estimates.
FY25 sales guidance increased to $86 billion, surpassing prior targets and analyst expectations.
Full-year adjusted operating margin forecast revised to 12.1%, slightly below earlier guidance.
Online sales climbed 11.4%, and professional segment momentum—bolstered by the Foundation Building Materials acquisition—offset DIY softness.
Recorded $129 million in pre-tax acquisition expenses, contributing to a 15.8% drop in net earnings.

Nov 19, 2025, 1:41 PM

Bloomberg

Lowe's reports Q3 2025 sales and earnings results

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Earnings

Guidance Update

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Diluted EPS of $2.88 and net earnings of $1.6 billion in Q3 2025, compared with $2.99 EPS in Q3 2024; adjusted diluted EPS rose 5.9% to $3.06 excluding acquisition-related costs.
Total sales of $20.8 billion, up from $20.2 billion a year ago; comparable sales increased 0.4%, led by 11.4% online growth, double-digit home services growth, and gains in Pro sales.
Invested $8.8 billion to complete the Foundation Building Materials acquisition, paid $673 million in dividends, and operated 1,756 stores as of October 31, 2025.
Updated full-year 2025 outlook: $86.0 billion in sales, flat comps, 12.1% adjusted operating margin, approximately $12.25 adjusted EPS, $1.4 billion net interest expense, and up to $2.5 billion in capital expenditures.

Nov 19, 2025, 11:00 AM

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Earnings Transcripts

Quarterly earnings call transcripts for LOWES COMPANIES.