Lowe's Companies, Inc.
NYSE: LOW
Stock price
197.31 USD
(-9.97%) 5 years
Financial Performance
5Y price score: (13)
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10Y return: 218.3%
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178.4
52-week range
293.0
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Valuation
Free Cash Flow Yield
6.3 %
Dividend Yield TTM
2.5 %
Market cap $
$ 110,702
Price / Earnings TTM
16.7
Price / Book TTM
(14.8)
PEG TTM
(5.4)
Earnings growth and return
LTM
5YR
10YR
Total return (price & dividends)
(16.9) %
(0.6) %
218.3 %
Free cash flow per share growth
(16.6) %
10.7 %
253.8 %
Earnings per share growth
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52.9 %
334.1 %
Founded: 1,921
Employees: 300,000
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Latest Earnings Call Takeaways
2027 Q2 (Aug 19, 2026)
1) Strategy & Leadership
- Lowe's continues to focus on its Total Home strategy, which has shown resilience with five consecutive quarters of positive comparable sales.
- The company is committed to operational discipline and productivity improvement initiatives (PPI) to navigate current macro pressures.
- Leadership emphasized the importance of maintaining a disciplined approach to pricing despite competitive pressures, particularly from competitors leveraging tariff refunds.
2) Financial & Segment Results
- Q2 2026 sales reached $26 billion, an 8.3% increase YoY, with comparable sales up 0.2%.
- Online sales grew by 15.7%, driven by enhancements in digital experience and the introduction of the AI agent, Mylow.
- Gross margin was 33%, down 80 basis points YoY, influenced by elevated costs and acquisitions, but partially offset by tariff refunds.
- Adjusted diluted EPS was $4.40, exceeding expectations even without tariff benefits.
| Metric | Q2 2026 | Q2 2025 | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | $26 billion | $24 billion | +8.3% |
| Comparable Sales | +0.2% | +X% | +X% |
| Gross Margin | 33% | 33.8% | -80 bps |
| Adjusted Diluted EPS | $4.40 | $X.XX | +X% |
3) Problems / Headwinds
- The company faces persistent macroeconomic pressures, including elevated fuel prices and cautious consumer spending, particularly in discretionary DIY categories.
- Weather conditions negatively impacted sales, especially during the critical Memorial Day weekend.
- The competitive landscape has intensified, with some competitors aggressively pricing seasonal items, affecting Lowe's July performance.
4) Operational or Product Plans
- Lowe's plans to expand its assortment of premium appliances and outdoor furniture to capture demand across various customer segments.
- The company is enhancing its Pro offerings and digital tools to better serve small- and medium-sized Pro customers.
- Upcoming initiatives include leveraging the MyLowe's Rewards program and focusing on seasonal events like Labor Day to drive traffic and sales.
5) Guidance & Outlook / Investor Angle
- Lowe's updated its full-year 2026 guidance to approximately $92 billion in sales with flat comparable sales and an adjusted operating margin of about 11.6%.
- The outlook reflects continued pressures in residential construction and cautious consumer behavior but maintains a focus on long-term growth through strategic investments.
- The company expects Q3 comparable sales to align with the full-year outlook, with adjusted diluted EPS projected to be approximately 7% below prior year levels.
Bottom line: Lowe's is navigating a challenging macro environment with a disciplined approach to pricing and operational efficiency. While facing headwinds in discretionary spending and competitive pressures, the company's strategic investments and strong online performance position it for long-term growth, making it a potentially attractive opportunity for shareholders.
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Lowe's Companies, Inc. is a company. Founded in 1921. As of October 19, 2026, the company's market capitalization is $110701564740 with a current stock price of $197.31.