UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
| QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 | |||||
For the quarterly period ended August 1, 2025
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| TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 | |||||
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LOWE’S COMPANIES, INC.
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FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This Form 10-Q 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, the occurrence of any event or other circumstance that could give rise to the right of one or both of the parties to terminate the stock purchase agreement between Lowe’s and Foundation Building Materials (“FBM”), the failure to obtain the regulatory approval or to satisfy the other conditions to the proposed transaction in the expected timeframe or at all, the risk of litigation and/or regulatory actions related to the proposed transaction, the potential adverse effects to the businesses of Lowe’s or FBM during the pendency of the transaction, the possibility that the anticipated benefits and synergies of the transaction are not realized when expected, or at all, including as a result of the impact of, or problems arising from, the integration of the two companies, 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” and “Item 7 - Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations - Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates” in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and as may be updated from time to time 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.
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Part I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements
Lowe’s Companies, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Earnings (Unaudited)
In Millions, Except Per Share and Percentage Data
| Three Months Ended | Six Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| August 1, 2025 | August 2, 2024 | August 1, 2025 | August 2, 2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Current Earnings | Amount | % Sales | Amount | % Sales | Amount | % Sales | Amount | % Sales | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net sales | $ | % | $ | % | $ | % | $ | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cost of sales | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gross margin | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Expenses: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Selling, general and administrative | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating income | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest – net | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pre-tax earnings | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Income tax provision | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net earnings | $ | $ | $ | % | $ | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weighted average common shares outstanding – basic | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Basic earnings per common share | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weighted average common shares outstanding – diluted | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Diluted earnings per common share | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements (unaudited).
Lowe’s Companies, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited)
In Millions, Except Percentage Data
| Three Months Ended | Six Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| August 1, 2025 | August 2, 2024 | August 1, 2025 | August 2, 2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Amount | % Sales | Amount | % Sales | Amount | % Sales | Amount | % Sales | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net earnings | $ | % | $ | % | $ | % | $ | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Cash flow hedges – net of tax | ( | ( | ( | ( | ( | ( | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other comprehensive loss | ( | ( | ( | ( | ( | ( | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Comprehensive income | $ | % | $ | % | $ | % | $ | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements (unaudited).
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Lowe’s Companies, Inc.
Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited)
In Millions, Except Par Value Data
| August 1, 2025 | August 2, 2024 | January 31, 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Assets | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Current assets: | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||
| Short-term investments | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Merchandise inventory - net | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Other current assets | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Total current assets | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Property, less accumulated depreciation | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating lease right-of-use assets | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Long-term investments | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Deferred income taxes - net | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Intangibles - net | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Goodwill | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Other assets | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Total assets | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||
| Liabilities and shareholders' deficit | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Current liabilities: | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Current maturities of long-term debt | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Current operating lease liabilities | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Accounts payable | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Accrued compensation and employee benefits | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Deferred revenue | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Other current liabilities | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Total current liabilities | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Long-term debt, excluding current maturities | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Noncurrent operating lease liabilities | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Deferred revenue - Lowe's protection plans | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Other liabilities | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Total liabilities | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Shareholders' deficit: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Preferred stock, $ | ||||||||||||||||||||
Common stock, $ | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Capital in excess of par value | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Accumulated deficit | ( | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||
| Accumulated other comprehensive income | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Total shareholders' deficit | ( | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||
| Total liabilities and shareholders' deficit | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||
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Lowe’s Companies, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Deficit (Unaudited)
In Millions
| Three Months Ended August 1, 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Common Stock | Capital in Excess of Par Value | Accumulated Deficit | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income | Total | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Shares | Amount | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance May 2, 2025 | $ | $ | $ | ( | $ | $ | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net earnings | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other comprehensive loss | — | — | — | — | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Cash dividends declared, $ | — | — | — | ( | — | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Share-based payment expense | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Repurchases of common stock | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Issuance of common stock under share-based payment plans | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance August 1, 2025 | $ | $ | $ | ( | $ | $ | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Six Months Ended August 1, 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Common Stock | Capital in Excess of Par Value | Accumulated Deficit | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income | Total | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Shares | Amount | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance January 31, 2025 | $ | $ | $ | ( | $ | $ | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net earnings | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other comprehensive loss | — | — | — | — | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Cash dividends declared, $ | — | — | — | ( | — | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Share-based payment expense | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Repurchases of common stock | — | ( | ( | ( | — | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Issuance of common stock under share-based payment plans | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance August 1, 2025 | $ | $ | $ | ( | $ | $ | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Three Months Ended August 2, 2024 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Common Stock | Capital in Excess of Par Value | Accumulated Deficit | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income | Total | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Shares | Amount | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance May 3, 2024 | $ | $ | $ | ( | $ | $ | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net earnings | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other comprehensive income | — | — | — | — | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Cash dividends declared, $ | — | — | — | ( | — | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Share-based payment expense | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Repurchases of common stock | ( | ( | ( | ( | — | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Issuance of common stock under share-based payment plans | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance August 2, 2024 | $ | $ | $ | ( | $ | $ | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Six Months Ended August 2, 2024 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Common Stock | Capital in Excess of Par Value | Accumulated Deficit | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income | Total | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Shares | Amount | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance February 2, 2024 | $ | $ | $ | ( | $ | $ | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net earnings | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other comprehensive loss | — | — | — | — | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Cash dividends declared, $ | — | — | — | ( | — | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Share-based payment expense | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Repurchases of common stock | ( | ( | ( | ( | — | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Issuance of common stock under share-based payment plans | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance August 2, 2024 | $ | $ | $ | ( | $ | $ | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements (unaudited).
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Lowe’s Companies, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)
In Millions
| Six Months Ended | |||||||||||
| August 1, 2025 | August 2, 2024 | ||||||||||
| Cash flows from operating activities: | |||||||||||
| Net earnings | $ | $ | |||||||||
| Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities: | |||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | |||||||||||
| Noncash lease expense | |||||||||||
| Deferred income taxes | |||||||||||
| Loss/(gain) on property and other assets – net | ( | ||||||||||
| Gain on sale of business | ( | ||||||||||
| Share-based payment expense | |||||||||||
| Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | |||||||||||
| Merchandise inventory – net | |||||||||||
| Other operating assets | ( | ||||||||||
| Accounts payable | |||||||||||
| Other operating liabilities | |||||||||||
| Net cash provided by operating activities | |||||||||||
| Cash flows from investing activities: | |||||||||||
| Purchases of investments | ( | ( | |||||||||
| Proceeds from sale/maturity of investments | |||||||||||
| Capital expenditures | ( | ( | |||||||||
| Proceeds from sale of property and other long-term assets | |||||||||||
| Acquisition of business - net | ( | ||||||||||
| Proceeds from sale of business | |||||||||||
| Other – net | ( | ||||||||||
| Net cash used in investing activities | ( | ( | |||||||||
| Cash flows from financing activities: | |||||||||||
| Repayment of debt | ( | ( | |||||||||
| Proceeds from issuance of common stock under share-based payment plans | |||||||||||
| Cash dividend payments | ( | ( | |||||||||
| Repurchases of common stock | ( | ( | |||||||||
| Other – net | ( | ( | |||||||||
| Net cash used in financing activities | ( | ( | |||||||||
| Net increase in cash and cash equivalents | |||||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period | |||||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents, end of period | $ | $ | |||||||||
See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements (unaudited).
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Lowe’s Companies, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
Note 1: Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Basis of Presentation
The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements (unaudited) and notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements (unaudited) are presented in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and do not include all the disclosures normally required in annual consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP). The condensed consolidated financial statements (unaudited), in the opinion of management, contain all normal recurring adjustments necessary to present fairly the consolidated balance sheets as of August 1, 2025, and August 2, 2024, and the statements of earnings, comprehensive income, and shareholders’ deficit for the three and six months ended August 1, 2025, and August 2, 2024, and cash flows for the six months ended August 1, 2025, and August 2, 2024. The January 31, 2025, consolidated balance sheet was derived from the audited financial statements.
These interim condensed consolidated financial statements (unaudited) should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (the Company) Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2025 (the Annual Report). The financial results for the interim periods may not be indicative of the financial results for the entire fiscal year.
Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted
There have been no significant changes in the accounting pronouncements not yet adopted from those disclosed in the Annual Report. Accounting pronouncements not disclosed in this Form 10-Q or in the Annual Report are either not applicable to the Company or are not expected to have a material impact to the Company.
Note 2: Acquisitions
On April 9, 2025, the Company entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Artisan Design Group (ADG). ADG is a leading nationwide provider of design, distribution and installation services for interior surface finishers, including flooring, cabinets and countertops, to national, regional and local home builders and property managers. The acquisition is expected to expand the Company’s Pro customer offering into a new distribution channel within a highly fragmented market. The acquisition was completed on June 2, 2025, for an aggregate cash purchase price of $1.3 billion and is included in the investing section of the consolidated statements of cash flows, net of cash acquired. Acquisition-related costs were expensed as incurred.
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The following table summarizes our preliminary aggregate purchase price allocation:
| (In millions) | June 2, 2025 | ||||
| Allocation: | |||||
| Cash acquired | $ | ||||
| Merchandise inventory | |||||
| Property | |||||
| Operating lease right-of-use assets | |||||
| Intangible assets | |||||
| Goodwill | |||||
| Other assets | |||||
| Accounts payable | ( | ||||
| Accrued compensation and employee benefits | ( | ||||
| Operating lease liabilities | ( | ||||
| Deferred revenue | ( | ||||
| Long-term debt, excluding current maturities | ( | ||||
| Deferred income taxes, net | ( | ||||
| Other liabilities | ( | ||||
| Net assets acquired | $ | ||||
Intangible assets acquired totaled $714 million, and include trademarks of $130 million with a useful life of 15 years, customer relationships of $550 million with a useful life of 20 years, backlog of $26 million, and non-compete agreements of $8 million with a useful life of 5 years, each of which are included in the intangibles-net line item within the accompanying consolidated balance sheet. Goodwill of $379 million is primarily attributable to the synergies expected to arise after the acquisition. We expect $312 million of goodwill to be deductible for tax purposes.
We have completed valuation analyses necessary to assess the fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed and the amount of goodwill to be recognized as of the acquisition date. These fair values were based on management’s estimates and assumptions; however, the amounts indicated above are preliminary in nature and are subject to adjustment as additional information is obtained about the facts and circumstances that existed as of the acquisition date. Accordingly, there may be adjustments to the assigned values of acquired assets and liabilities assumed. The final determination of acquisition date fair values and residual goodwill will be completed as soon as practicable, and within the measurement period of up to one year from the acquisition date as permitted under GAAP. Any adjustments to provisional amounts that are identified during the measurement period will be recorded in the reporting period in which the adjustment is determined.
Pro forma revenue and earnings since acquisition has not been provided as the acquisition was not material to the consolidated financial statements.
Note 3: Revenue
Net sales consists primarily of revenue, net of sales tax, associated with contracts with customers for the sale of goods and services in amounts that reflect consideration the Company is entitled to in exchange for those goods and services.
The following table presents the Company’s sources of revenue:
| (In millions) | Three Months Ended | Six Months Ended | |||||||||||||||||||||
| August 1, 2025 | August 2, 2024 | August 1, 2025 | August 2, 2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Products | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||
| Services | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net sales | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||
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A provision for anticipated merchandise returns is provided through a reduction of sales and cost of sales in the period that the related sales are recorded. The merchandise return reserve is presented on a gross basis, with a separate asset and liability included in the consolidated balance sheets. The balances and classification within the consolidated balance sheets for anticipated sales returns and the associated right of return assets are as follows:
| (In millions) | Classification | August 1, 2025 | August 2, 2024 | January 31, 2025 | ||||||||||||||||
| Anticipated sales returns | Other current liabilities | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||
| Right of return assets | Other current assets | |||||||||||||||||||
Deferred revenue - retail and stored-value cards
Retail deferred revenue consists of amounts received for which customers have not yet taken possession of the merchandise or for which installation has not yet been completed. The majority of revenue for goods and services is recognized in the quarter following revenue deferral. Stored-value cards deferred revenue includes outstanding stored-value cards such as gift cards and returned merchandise credits that have not yet been redeemed. Deferred revenue for retail and stored-value cards are as follows:
| (In millions) | August 1, 2025 | August 2, 2024 | January 31, 2025 | ||||||||||||||
| Retail deferred revenue | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||
| Stored-value cards deferred revenue | |||||||||||||||||
| Deferred revenue | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||
Deferred revenue - Lowe’s protection plans
The Company defers revenues for its separately-priced long-term extended protection plan contracts (Lowe’s protection plans) and recognizes revenue on a straight-line basis over the respective contract term. Expenses for claims are recognized in cost of sales when incurred.
| (In millions) | August 1, 2025 | August 2, 2024 | January 31, 2025 | ||||||||||||||
| Deferred revenue - Lowe’s protection plans | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||
| Three Months Ended | Six Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| (In millions) | August 1, 2025 | August 2, 2024 | August 1, 2025 | August 2, 2024 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Lowe’s protection plans deferred revenue recognized into sales | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||
| Lowe’s protection plans claim expenses | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Disaggregation of Revenues
The following table presents the Company’s net sales disaggregated by merchandise division:
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| August 1, 2025 | August 2, 2024 | August 1, 2025 | August 2, 2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (In millions) | Net Sales | % | Net Sales | % | Net Sales | % | Net Sales | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Total | $ | % | $ | % | $ | % | $ | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Note: Merchandise division net sales for the prior period have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation.
1 Home Décor includes the following product categories: Appliances, Décor, Flooring, Kitchens & Bath, and Paint.
2 Hardlines includes the following product categories: Hardware, Lawn & Garden, Seasonal & Outdoor Living, and Tools.
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Note 4: Restricted Investments
Short-term and long-term investments include restricted balances pledged as collateral primarily for the Lowe’s protection plans program and are as follows:
| (In millions) | August 1, 2025 | August 2, 2024 | January 31, 2025 | |||||||||||||||||
| Short-term restricted investments | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||
| Long-term restricted investments | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Total restricted investments | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||
Note 5: Fair Value Measurements
Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. The authoritative guidance for fair value measurements establishes a three-level hierarchy, which encourages an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. The three levels of the hierarchy are defined as follows:
•Level 1 - inputs to the valuation techniques that are quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities
•Level 2 - inputs to the valuation techniques that are other than quoted prices but are observable for the assets or liabilities, either directly or indirectly
•Level 3 - inputs to the valuation techniques that are unobservable for the assets or liabilities
Assets and Liabilities that are Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis
The following table presents the Company’s financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of August 1, 2025, August 2, 2024, and January 31, 2025:
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| (In millions) | Classification | Measurement Level | August 1, 2025 | August 2, 2024 | January 31, 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Available-for-sale debt securities: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| U.S. Treasury securities | Short-term investments | Level 1 | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Money market funds | Short-term investments | Level 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Commercial paper | Short-term investments | Level 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Certificates of deposit | Short-term investments | Level 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Foreign government debt securities | Short-term investments | Level 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Corporate debt securities | Short-term investments | Level 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Municipal obligations | Short-term investments | Level 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| U.S. Treasury securities | Long-term investments | Level 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Corporate debt securities | Long-term investments | Level 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Foreign government debt securities | Long-term investments | Level 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Municipal obligations | Long-term investments | Level 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Derivative instruments: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fixed-to-floating interest rate swaps | Other current liabilities | Level 2 | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Fixed-to-floating interest rate swaps | Other liabilities | Level 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
There were no transfers between Levels 1, 2, or 3 during any of the periods presented.
When available, quoted prices were used to determine fair value. When quoted prices in active markets were available, financial assets were classified within Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy. When quoted prices in active markets were not available, fair values for financial assets and liabilities classified within Level 2 were determined using pricing models, and the
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inputs to those pricing models were based on observable market inputs. The inputs to the pricing models were typically benchmark yields, reported trades, broker-dealer quotes, issuer spreads and benchmark securities, among others.
The Company has performance-based contingent consideration related to the fiscal 2022 sale of the Canadian retail business which is classified as a Level 3 long-term investment, and such contingent consideration had an estimated fair value of zero
The rollforward of the fair value of contingent consideration for the three and six months ended August 1, 2025 and August 2, 2024, is as follows:
| Three Months Ended | Six Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| (In millions) | August 1, 2025 | August 2, 2024 | August 1, 2025 | August 2, 2024 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Beginning balance | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||
| Change in fair value | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Proceeds received | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Ending balance | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||
Assets and Liabilities that are Measured at Fair Value on a Nonrecurring Basis
During the three and six months ended August 1, 2025, and August 2, 2024, the Company had no material measurements of assets and liabilities at fair value on a nonrecurring basis subsequent to their initial recognition.
Other Fair Value Disclosures
The Company’s financial assets and liabilities not measured at fair value on a recurring basis include cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, short-term borrowings, accounts payable, and long-term debt and are reflected in the financial statements at cost. With the exception of long-term debt, cost approximates fair value for these items due to their short-term nature. As further described in Note 8, certain long-term debt is associated with a fair value hedge and the changes in fair value of the hedged debt is included in the carrying value of long-term debt in the consolidated balance sheets. The fair values of the Company’s unsecured notes were estimated using quoted market prices. The fair values of the Company’s mortgage notes were estimated using discounted cash flow analyses, based on the future cash outflows associated with these arrangements and discounted using the applicable incremental borrowing rate.
Carrying amounts and the related estimated fair value of the Company’s long-term debt, excluding finance lease obligations, are as follows:
| August 1, 2025 | August 2, 2024 | January 31, 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (In millions) | Carrying Amount | Fair Value | Carrying Amount | Fair Value | Carrying Amount | Fair Value | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Unsecured notes (Level 1) | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Mortgage notes (Level 2) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Long-term debt (excluding finance lease obligations) | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Note 6: Accounts Payable
The Company has an agreement with a third party to provide a supplier finance program which facilitates participating suppliers’ ability to finance payment obligations from the Company with designated third-party financial institutions. Participating suppliers may, at their sole discretion, make offers to finance one or more payment obligations of the Company prior to their scheduled due dates at a discounted price to participating financial institutions. The Company’s outstanding payment obligations that suppliers financed to participating financial institutions, which are included in accounts payable on the
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consolidated balance sheets, are as follows:
| (In millions) | August 1, 2025 | August 2, 2024 | January 31, 2025 | |||||||||||||||||
| Financed payment obligations | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||
Note 7: Debt
Note 8: Derivative Instruments
The Company utilizes fixed-to-floating interest rate swap agreements as fair value hedges on certain debt. The notional amounts for the Company’s material derivative instruments are as follows:
| (In millions) | August 1, 2025 | August 2, 2024 | January 31, 2025 | ||||||||||||||
| Fair value hedges: | |||||||||||||||||
| Fixed-to-floating interest rate swap agreements | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||
See Note 5 for the gross fair values of the Company’s outstanding derivative financial instruments and corresponding fair value classifications. The cash flows related to settlement of the Company’s hedging derivative financial instruments are classified in the consolidated statements of cash flows based on the nature of the underlying hedged items.
Note 9: Shareholders’ Deficit
The Company has a share repurchase program that is executed through purchases made from time to time either in the open market, which may be made under pre-set trading plans meeting the requirements of Rule 10b5-1(c) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, or through private off-market transactions. Shares purchased under the repurchase program are returned to authorized and unissued status. Any excess of cost over par value is charged to additional paid-in capital to the extent that a balance is present. Once additional paid-in capital is fully depleted, remaining excess of cost over par value is charged to accumulated deficit. As of August 1, 2025, the Company had $10.8 billion remaining in its share repurchase program. In fiscal 2025, the Company paused its share repurchase program.
The Company also withholds shares from employees to satisfy either the exercise price of stock options exercised or the statutory withholding tax liability resulting from the vesting of share-based awards.
Total shares repurchased for the three and six months ended August 1, 2025, and August 2, 2024, were as follows:
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| August 1, 2025 | August 2, 2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| (In millions) | Shares | Cost | Shares | Cost | |||||||||||||||||||
Share repurchase program1 | $ | ( | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Shares withheld from employees | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total share repurchases | $ | ( | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| August 1, 2025 | August 2, 2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| (In millions) | Shares | Cost | Shares | Cost | |||||||||||||||||||
Share repurchase program1 | $ | ( | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Shares withheld from employees | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total share repurchases | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||
1 Includes excise tax on share repurchases in excess of issuances as part of the cost basis of the shares acquired.
Note 10: Earnings Per Share
The Company calculates basic and diluted earnings per common share using the two-class method. The following table reconciles earnings per common share for the three and six months ended August 1, 2025, and August 2, 2024:
| Three Months Ended | Six Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| (In millions, except per share data) | August 1, 2025 | August 2, 2024 | August 1, 2025 | August 2, 2024 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Basic earnings per common share: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Net earnings | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||
Less: Net earnings allocable to participating securities | ( | ( | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||
Net earnings allocable to common shares, basic | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||
Weighted-average common shares outstanding | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Basic earnings per common share | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||
Diluted earnings per common share: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Net earnings | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||
Less: Net earnings allocable to participating securities | ( | ( | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||
Net earnings allocable to common shares, diluted | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||
Weighted-average common shares outstanding | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Dilutive effect of non-participating share-based awards | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Weighted-average common shares, as adjusted | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Diluted earnings per common share | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||
| Anti-dilutive securities excluded from diluted weighted-average common shares | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Note 11: Supplemental Disclosure
Net interest expense is comprised of the following:
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| (In millions) | August 1, 2025 | August 2, 2024 | August 1, 2025 | August 2, 2024 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Long-term debt | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||
| Lease obligations | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest income | ( | ( | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||
| Interest capitalized | ( | ( | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||
| Interest on tax uncertainties | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest – net | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||
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Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:
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| (In millions) | August 1, 2025 | August 2, 2024 | |||||||||
| Cash paid for interest, net of amount capitalized | $ | $ | |||||||||
Cash paid for income taxes – net1 | |||||||||||
| Non-cash investing and financing activities: | |||||||||||
| Leased assets obtained in exchange for new finance lease liabilities | $ | $ | |||||||||
Leased assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease liabilities2 | |||||||||||
| Cash dividends declared but not paid | |||||||||||
1 Cash paid for income taxes - net for the six months ended August 1, 2025, and August 2, 2024, includes $453 million and $541 million, respectively, of cash paid for the purchase of federal transferable tax credits
2 Excludes $48 million of leases signed but not yet commenced as of August 1, 2025.
Note 12: Segment Information
The Company’s home improvement operations represent a single operating segment designed to enable customers to purchase products and services seamlessly through all channels. The Company’s chief operating decision maker (CODM) is the Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer. The CODM has the ultimate decision-making authority for resource allocation and assessing the performance of the Company. Thereby, the CODM regularly reviews consolidated net earnings as the measure of segment profit or loss, as well as significant segment expenses included in the below table, to evaluate operating performance, generate future operating plans and make strategic decisions regarding the allocation of capital. The CODM also uses these measures in monitoring plan versus actual results. The CODM does not review segment assets at a different asset level or category than those disclosed in the consolidated balance sheets.
The following presents the Company’s operating results, including significant segment expenses.
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| (In millions, except percentage data) | Amount | % Sales | Amount | % Sales | Amount | % Sales | Amount | % Sales | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net sales | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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1 Other SG&A items primarily include financial services costs, technology service costs, insurance costs, impairment costs, and store environment initiative and display costs.
Note 13: Subsequent Event
On August 20, 2025, the Company announced it has entered into a definitive agreement (the Agreement) to acquire Foundation Building Materials (FBM) for approximately $8.8 billion. FBM is expected to accelerate the Company’s Total Home strategy by enhancing its offering to Pro customers through expanded capabilities, faster fulfillment, improved digital tools, a robust trade credit platform, and significant cross-selling opportunities between FBM and Lowe's. The Company intends to fund the
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
To the Board of Directors and Shareholders of Lowe’s Companies, Inc.
Results of Review of Interim Financial Information
We have reviewed the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets of Lowe’s Companies, Inc. and subsidiaries (the “Company”) as of August 1, 2025 and August 2, 2024, the related condensed consolidated statements of earnings, comprehensive income, and shareholders’ deficit for the fiscal three-month and six-month periods ended August 1, 2025 and August 2, 2024, and cash flows for the fiscal six-month periods ended August 1, 2025 and August 2, 2024, and the related notes (collectively referred to as the “interim financial information”). Based on our reviews, we are not aware of any material modifications that should be made to the accompanying interim financial information for it to be in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
We have previously audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB), the consolidated balance sheet of the Company as of January 31, 2025, and the related consolidated statements of earnings, comprehensive income, shareholders’ deficit, and cash flows for the fiscal year then ended (not presented herein); and in our report dated March 24, 2025, we expressed an unqualified opinion on those consolidated financial statements. In our opinion, the information set forth in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheet as of January 31, 2025, is fairly stated, in all material respects, in relation to the consolidated balance sheet from which it has been derived.
Basis for Review Results
This interim financial information is the responsibility of the Company’s management. We are a public accounting firm registered with the PCAOB and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our reviews in accordance with standards of the PCAOB. A review of interim financial information consists principally of applying analytical procedures and making inquiries of persons responsible for financial and accounting matters. It is substantially less in scope than an audit conducted in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB, the objective of which is the expression of an opinion regarding the financial statements taken as a whole. Accordingly, we do not express such an opinion.
/s/ DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP
Charlotte, North Carolina
August 28, 2025
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Item 2.
MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
This discussion and analysis summarizes the significant factors affecting our consolidated operating results, liquidity and capital resources during the three and six months ended August 1, 2025, and August 2, 2024. This discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes to the consolidated financial statements that are included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2025 (the Annual Report), as well as the consolidated financial statements (unaudited) and notes to the consolidated financial statements (unaudited) contained in this report. Unless otherwise specified, all comparisons made are to the corresponding period of fiscal 2024. This discussion and analysis is presented in four sections:
EXECUTIVE OVERVIEW
The following table highlights our financial results:
| Three Months Ended | Six Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||
(in millions, except per share data) | August 1, 2025 | August 2, 2024 | August 1, 2025 | August 2, 2024 | |||||||||||||||||||
Net sales | $ | 23,959 | $ | 23,586 | $ | 44,888 | $ | 44,950 | |||||||||||||||
Net earnings | 2,398 | 2,383 | 4,038 | 4,137 | |||||||||||||||||||
Diluted earnings per share | $ | 4.27 | $ | 4.17 | $ | 7.19 | $ | 7.23 | |||||||||||||||
Net cash provided by operating activities | $ | 7,610 | $ | 7,415 | |||||||||||||||||||
Capital expenditures | 1,013 | 808 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Repurchases of common stock1 | 71 | 1,756 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Cash dividend payments | 1,290 | 1,262 | |||||||||||||||||||||
1 Repurchases of common stock on a trade-date basis.
Net sales in the second quarter of fiscal 2025 improved 1.6% to $24.0 billion compared to net sales of $23.6 billion in the second quarter of fiscal 2024. Comparable sales for the second quarter of fiscal 2025 increased 1.1%, consisting of an increase in comparable average ticket of 2.9%, partially offset by a decrease of 1.8% in comparable customer transactions. Net earnings were $2.4 billion in the second quarter of fiscal 2025 and fiscal 2024. Diluted earnings per common share were $4.27 in the second quarter of fiscal 2025 compared to $4.17 in the second quarter of fiscal 2024. Included in the second quarter of 2025 results were pre-tax expenses of $43 million consisting of transaction costs and purchase accounting adjustments related to the acquisition of ADG, which decreased diluted earnings per common share by $0.06. Excluding the impact of this item, adjusted diluted earnings per common share was $4.33 in the second quarter of 2025 (see the non-GAAP financial measures discussion).
For the first six months of fiscal 2025, cash flows from operating activities were approximately $7.6 billion, with $1.0 billion used for capital expenditures. During the three months ended August 1, 2025, we closed on the acquisition of ADG for $1.3 billion. In addition, we paid $645 million in dividends, continuing to deliver on our commitment to return cash to shareholders.
Second quarter fiscal 2025 comparable sales improved 1.1% driven by strength in seasonal categories as weather improved throughout the quarter, along with continued strength with our Pro customer, and online. In addition to sales growth, our persistent focus on productivity drove stronger than expected operating performance. Through our Total Home strategy, we were able to deliver continued Pro growth this quarter, while also growing online sales due to a more immersive shopping experience. And to build on this immersive experience, during the second quarter, we launched the first Home Improvement Creator Network, designed to drive brand loyalty among tech-savvy generations. We are partnering with top influencers to tap into the growing trend of social media-driven DIY inspiration.
In addition, our Perpetual Productivity Initiatives (PPI) continue to deliver improvements throughout the business. Through our SKU rationalizations, we are making our inventory and space more productive. Reducing total SKU count in our stores will allow us to reinvest in deeper inventory quantities of our best-selling SKUs to drive sales and reduce out-of-stocks. We are also focused on reducing seasonal markdowns through our enhanced assortment planning tools to help us better anticipate demand
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and optimize our inventory allocation. Lastly, we are streamlining our Freight Flow process, creating more efficient truck organization, improved labeling, and redesigned carts creating a more direct path from truck to shelf. These enhancements should reduce unnecessary touch points and footsteps, reducing the overall time to complete these processes.
Overall, we delivered solid results in the second quarter as we continued to navigate the uncertain macro environment and provide our customers with compelling value across our product assortments. We have leaned into our tools and processes to quickly adjust to changing demand trends through the quarter to deliver on our operating commitments and continue to execute our long-term strategy to invest in areas that position us for sustainable growth.
OPERATIONS
The following table sets forth the percentage relationship to net sales of each line item of the consolidated statements of earnings (unaudited), as well as the percentage change in dollar amounts from the prior period. This table should be read in conjunction with the following discussion and analysis and the consolidated financial statements (unaudited), including the related notes to the consolidated financial statements (unaudited).
| Three Months Ended | Basis Point Increase/(Decrease) in Percentage of Net Sales | Six Months Ended | Basis Point Increase/(Decrease) in Percentage of Net Sales | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| August 1, 2025 | August 2, 2024 | August 1, 2025 | August 2, 2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net sales | 100.00 | % | 100.00 | % | N/A | 100.00 | % | 100.00 | % | N/A | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gross margin | 33.81 | 33.47 | 34 | 33.61 | 33.34 | 27 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Expenses: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Selling, general and administrative | 17.42 | 17.07 | 35 | 18.31 | 17.88 | 43 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 1.91 | 1.79 | 12 | 2.01 | 1.89 | 12 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating income | 14.48 | 14.61 | (13) | 13.29 | 13.57 | (28) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest – net | 1.31 | 1.34 | (3) | 1.45 | 1.49 | (4) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pre-tax earnings | 13.17 | 13.27 | (10) | 11.84 | 12.08 | (24) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Income tax provision | 3.16 | 3.17 | (1) | 2.84 | 2.88 | (4) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net earnings | 10.01 | % | 10.10 | % | (9) | 9.00 | % | 9.20 | % | (20) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
The following table sets forth key metrics utilized by management in assessing business performance. This table should be read in conjunction with the following discussion and analysis and the consolidated financial statements (unaudited), including the related notes to the consolidated financial statements (unaudited).
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| Other Metrics | August 1, 2025 | August 2, 2024 | August 1, 2025 | August 2, 2024 | |||||||||||||||||||
Comparable sales increase/(decrease) 1 | 1.1 | % | (5.1) | % | (0.3) | % | (4.6) | % | |||||||||||||||
Total customer transactions (in millions) | 225 | 229 | 424 | 436 | |||||||||||||||||||
Average ticket 2,3 | $ | 106.45 | $ | 103.04 | $ | 105.83 | $ | 103.12 | |||||||||||||||
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| Number of stores | 1,753 | 1,746 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Sales floor square feet (in millions) | 196 | 195 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Average store size selling square feet (in thousands) 4 | 112 | 112 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Net earnings to average debt and shareholders’ deficit | 25.3 | % | 26.5 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
Return on invested capital 5 | 29.5 | % | 30.9 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
1 A comparable location is defined as a retail location that has been open longer than 13 months. A location that is identified for relocation is no longer considered comparable in the month of its relocation. The relocated location must then remain open longer than 13 months to be considered comparable. A location we decide to close is no longer considered comparable as of the beginning of the month in which we announce its closing. Operating locations which are sold are included in comparable sales until the date of sale. Comparable sales are presented on a transacted basis when tender is accepted from a customer. Comparable sales include online sales, which positively impacted second quarter fiscal 2025 and fiscal 2024 comparable sales by approximately 85 basis points and 30 basis points, respectively,
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and year-to-date fiscal 2025 and fiscal 2024 sales by approximately 75 basis points and 20 basis points, respectively. The comparable store sales calculation included in the preceding table was calculated using comparable 13-week and 26-week periods.
2 In the first quarter of fiscal 2025, the Company adjusted its customer transactions metric to exclude certain order modifications which were previously included as a separate transaction. The prior year period has been adjusted to align with the current period presentation.
3 Average ticket is defined as net sales divided by the total number of customer transactions.
4 Average store size selling square feet is defined as sales floor square feet divided by the number of stores open at the end of the period.
5 Return on invested capital is calculated using a non-GAAP financial measure. See below for additional information and reconciliations of non-GAAP measures.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Adjusted Diluted Earnings Per Share
Adjusted diluted earnings per share is considered a non-GAAP financial measure. The Company believes this non-GAAP financial measure provides useful insight for analysts and investors in understanding the comparison of operational performance for fiscal 2025. Adjusted diluted earnings per share excludes the impact of certain items, further described below, not contemplated in the Company’s business outlook for fiscal 2025.
Fiscal 2025 Impacts
•In the second quarter of fiscal 2025, the Company recognized pre-tax expenses of $43 million consisting of transaction costs and purchase accounting adjustments related to the acquisition of Artisan Design Group (Artisan Design Group acquisition).
Fiscal 2024 Impacts
•In the second quarter of fiscal 2024, the Company recognized pre-tax income of $43 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).
Adjusted diluted earnings per share should not be considered an alternative to, or more meaningful indicator of, the Company’s diluted earnings per common 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.
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| Pre-Tax Earnings | Tax1 | Net Earnings | Pre-Tax Earnings | Tax1 | Net Earnings | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Diluted earnings per share, as reported | $ | 4.27 | $ | 4.17 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Non-GAAP adjustments – per share impacts | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Artisan Design Group acquisition | 0.08 | (0.02) | 0.06 | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Canadian retail business transaction | — | — | — | (0.07) | — | (0.07) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Adjusted diluted earnings per share | $ | 4.33 | $ | 4.10 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1 Represents the corresponding tax benefit or expense specifically related to the item excluded from adjusted diluted earnings per share.
Return on Invested Capital
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is calculated using a non-GAAP financial measure. Management believes ROIC is a meaningful metric for analysts and investors as a measure of how effectively the Company is using capital to generate financial returns. Although ROIC is a common financial metric, numerous methods exist for calculating ROIC. Accordingly, the method used by our management may differ from the methods used by other companies. We encourage you to understand the methods used by another company to calculate ROIC before comparing its ROIC to ours.
We define ROIC as the rolling 12 months’ lease adjusted net operating profit after tax (Lease adjusted NOPAT) divided by the average of current year and prior year ending debt and shareholders’ deficit. Lease adjusted NOPAT is a non-GAAP financial measure, and net earnings is considered to be the most comparable GAAP financial measure. The calculation of ROIC, together with a reconciliation of net earnings to Lease adjusted NOPAT, is as follows:
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| (In millions, except percentage data) | August 1, 2025 | August 2, 2024 | |||||||||
| Calculation of Return on Invested Capital | |||||||||||
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| Net Earnings | $ | 6,858 | $ | 6,931 | |||||||
| Plus: | |||||||||||
| Interest expense – net | 1,295 | 1,361 | |||||||||
| Operating lease interest | 176 | 169 | |||||||||
| Provision for income taxes | 2,177 | 2,191 | |||||||||
| Lease adjusted net operating profit | 10,506 | 10,652 | |||||||||
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Income tax adjustment1 | 2,531 | 2,559 | |||||||||
| Lease adjusted net operating profit after tax | $ | 7,975 | $ | 8,093 | |||||||
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Average debt and shareholders’ deficit2 | $ | 27,069 | $ | 26,160 | |||||||
| Net earnings to average debt and shareholders’ deficit | 25.3 | % | 26.5 | % | |||||||
| Return on invested capital | 29.5 | % | 30.9 | % | |||||||
1 Income tax adjustment is defined as lease adjusted net operating profit multiplied by the effective tax rate, which was 24.1% and 24.0% for the periods ended August 1, 2025, and August 2, 2024, respectively.
2 Average debt and shareholders’ deficit is defined as average current year and prior year ending debt, including current maturities, short-term borrowings, and operating lease liabilities, plus the average current year and prior year ending total shareholders’ deficit.
Results of Operations
Net Sales – Net sales in the second quarter of 2025 increased 1.6% to $24.0 billion. Comparable sales increased 1.1%, consisting of a 2.9% increase in comparable average ticket, partially offset by a 1.8% decline in comparable customer transactions.
During the second quarter of 2025, nine of our 14 product categories experienced positive comparable store sales, led by Building Materials, Appliances, Lawn & Garden, and Tools. Strength in these categories reflects continued growth with our Pro customer and online, as well as our broad assortment of appliances available next-day to our customers in the majority of the United States.
Net sales decreased 0.1% to $44.9 billion for the first six months of 2025 compared to 2024. Comparable sales also declined 0.3% over the same period, driven by a 2.8% decline in comparable customer transactions, partially offset by a comparable average ticket increase of 2.5%.
Gross Margin – For the second quarter of 2025, gross margin as a percentage of sales increased 34 basis points compared to 2024. The gross margin improvement for the quarter was driven by ongoing productivity initiatives, along with improvements in inventory shrink and credit revenue.
Gross margin as a percentage of sales increased 27 basis points in the first six months of 2025 compared to 2024, primarily due to the same factors that impacted gross margin for the second quarter.
SG&A – For the second quarter of 2025, SG&A expense deleveraged 35 basis points as a percentage of sales compared to the second quarter of 2024, primarily due to cycling the prior year gain on contingent consideration associated with the fiscal 2022 sale of the Canadian retail business, expenses associated with the acquisition of ADG, and employee compensation and benefits.
SG&A expense as a percentage of sales deleveraged 43 basis points as a percentage of sales for the first six months of 2025 compared to 2024, primarily due to the same factors that impacted SG&A for the second quarter.
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Depreciation and Amortization – Depreciation and amortization deleveraged 12 basis points as a percentage of sales for the second quarter of 2025 compared to 2024.
Depreciation and amortization deleveraged 12 basis points as a percentage of sales for the first six months of 2025 compared to 2024.
Interest – Net – Net interest expense for the second quarter of 2025 leveraged three basis points as a percentage of sales.
Net interest expense for the first six months of 2025 deleveraged four basis points as a percentage of sales.
Income Tax Provision – Our effective income tax rates were 24.0% and 23.9% for the three months ended August 1, 2025 and August 2, 2024, respectively, and 24.0% and 23.8% for the six months ended August 1, 2025 and August 2, 2024, respectively.
FINANCIAL CONDITION, LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
Sources of Liquidity
Cash flows from operations, combined with our continued access to capital markets on both a short-term and long-term basis, as needed, remain adequate to fund our operations, make strategic investments to support long-term growth, return cash to shareholders in the form of dividends, and repay debt maturities as they become due. We believe these sources of liquidity will continue to support our business for the next twelve months. As of August 1, 2025, we held $4.9 billion of cash and cash equivalents, as well as $4.0 billion in undrawn capacity on our revolving credit facilities.
Cash Flows Provided by Operating Activities
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| (In millions) | August 1, 2025 | August 2, 2024 | |||||||||
| Net cash provided by operating activities | $ | 7,610 | $ | 7,415 | |||||||
Cash flows from operating activities continued to provide the primary source of our liquidity. The increase in net cash provided by operating activities for the six months ended August 1, 2025, compared to the six months ended August 2, 2024, was primarily driven by timing of prior year income tax payments and other changes in working capital, partially offset by lower net earnings.
Cash Flows Used in Investing Activities
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| (In millions) | August 1, 2025 | August 2, 2024 | |||||||||
| Net cash used in investing activities | $ | (2,343) | $ | (800) | |||||||
Net cash used in investing activities primarily consists of transactions related to capital expenditures and the acquisition of ADG. Our capital expenditures generally consist of investments in our strategic initiatives to enhance our ability to serve customers, improve existing stores, and support expansion plans. Total capital expenditures and business acquisition activity totaled $2 billion and $808 million for the six months ended August 1, 2025, and August 2, 2024, respectively. For fiscal 2025, our guidance for capital expenditures is approximately $2.5 billion.
Cash Flows Used in Financing Activities
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| (In millions) | August 1, 2025 | August 2, 2024 | |||||||||
| Net cash used in financing activities | $ | (2,168) | $ | (3,176) | |||||||
Net cash used in financing activities primarily consists of transactions related to our debt, share repurchases, and cash dividend payments.
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Debt
Our commercial paper program is supported by the 2023 Credit Agreement and the Third Amended and Restated Credit Agreement. The amounts available to be drawn under the 2023 Credit Agreement and the Third Amended and Restated Credit Agreement are reduced by the amount of borrowings under our commercial paper program. There were no outstanding borrowings under our commercial paper program, 2023 Credit Agreement, or the Third Amended and Restated Credit Agreement as of August 1, 2025. Total combined availability under the 2023 Credit Agreement and the Third Amended and Restated Credit Agreement as of August 1, 2025, was $4.0 billion.
The 2023 Credit Agreement and the Third Amended and Restated Credit Agreement contain customary representations, warranties, and covenants. We were in compliance with those covenants at August 1, 2025.
The following table includes additional information related to our debt for the six months ended August 1, 2025, and August 2, 2024:
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| (In millions) | August 1, 2025 | August 2, 2024 | |||||||||
| Repayment of debt | (796) | (47) | |||||||||
| Maximum commercial paper outstanding at any period | — | 250 | |||||||||
Share Repurchases
We have an ongoing share repurchase program, authorized by the Company’s Board of Directors, that is executed through purchases made from time to time either in the open market or through private off-market transactions. We also withhold shares from employees to satisfy tax withholding liabilities. Shares repurchased are retired and returned to authorized and unissued status. The following table provides, on a settlement date basis, the total number of shares repurchased, average price paid per share, and the total cash used to repurchase shares for the six months ended August 1, 2025, and August 2, 2024:
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| (In millions, except per share data) | August 1, 2025 | August 2, 2024 | |||||||||
Total amount paid for share repurchases1 | $ | 113 | $ | 1,930 | |||||||
| Total number of shares repurchased | 0.5 | 8.4 | |||||||||
| Average price paid per share | $ | 243.02 | $ | 230.91 | |||||||
1 Excludes unsettled share repurchases and unpaid excise taxes.
As of August 1, 2025, we had $10.8 billion remaining available under our share repurchase program with no expiration date.
Dividends
Dividends are paid in the quarter immediately following the quarter in which they are declared. Dividends paid per share increased from $2.20 per share for the six months ended August 2, 2024, to $2.30 per share for the six months ended August 1, 2025.
Capital Resources
We expect to continue to have access to the capital markets on both a short-term and long-term basis when needed for liquidity purposes by issuing commercial paper or new long-term debt. The availability and the borrowing costs of these funds could be adversely affected, however, by a downgrade of our debt ratings or a deterioration of certain financial ratios. The table below reflects our debt ratings by Standard & Poor’s (S&P) and Moody’s as of August 28, 2025, which we are disclosing to enhance understanding of our sources of liquidity and the effect of our ratings on our cost of funds. Our commercial paper and senior debt ratings may be subject to revision or withdrawal at any time by the assigning rating organization, and each rating should be evaluated independently of any other rating.
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| Debt Ratings | S&P | Moody’s | ||||||
| Commercial Paper | A-2 | P-2 | ||||||
| Senior Debt | BBB+ | Baa1 | ||||||
| Senior Debt Outlook | Stable | Stable | ||||||
There are no provisions in any agreements that would require early cash settlement of existing debt or leases as a result of a downgrade in our debt rating or a decrease in our stock price.
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND ESTIMATES
Our significant accounting policies are described in Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements presented in the Annual Report. Our critical accounting policies and estimates are described in “Item 7 - Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in the Annual Report. Our significant and critical accounting policies and estimates have not changed significantly since the filing of the Annual Report, except as set forth below.
Business Combinations
Description
We account for business combinations using the acquisition method of accounting, which requires that once control is obtained, all the assets acquired and liabilities assumed are recorded at their respective fair values at the date of acquisition. Goodwill is measured as of the acquisition date as the excess of consideration transferred over the net acquisition‑date fair value of the net identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed. During the measurement period, which is up to one year from the acquisition date, the Company may record adjustments to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed with the corresponding offset to goodwill due to the use of preliminary information in our initial estimates. Subsequent to the measurement period, any adjustments are recorded to earnings.
Judgments and uncertainties involved in the estimate
The determination of fair values of identifiable assets and liabilities requires estimates and the use of valuation techniques when fair value is not readily available and requires a significant amount of management judgment. For the valuation of intangible assets acquired in a business combination, we typically use an income approach. Specifically, for the acquisition of ADG, we used the multi-period excess earnings method to value Customer Relationships and the relief from royalty method to value Tradenames. The significant assumptions used to estimate the fair value of intangibles included forecasted revenues and expenses, growth rates, royalty rates, attrition rates, and discount rates.
Effect if actual results differ from assumptions
Although the Company believes its estimates of fair value are reasonable, actual financial results could differ from those estimates due to the inherent uncertainty involved in making such estimates. Changes in assumptions concerning future financial results or other underlying assumptions could have a significant impact on the determination of the fair value of the intangible assets acquired.
Item 3. - Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk
The Company is exposed to certain market risks, including changes in interest rates and commodity prices. The Company’s market risks have not changed materially from those disclosed in the Annual Report for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2025.
Item 4. - Controls and Procedures
The Company’s management, with the participation of the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer, has evaluated the effectiveness of the Company’s “disclosure controls and procedures,” (as such term is defined in Rule 13a-15(e) promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the Exchange Act)). Based upon their evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer concluded that, as of August 1, 2025, the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective for the purpose of ensuring that the information required to be disclosed in the reports that the Company files or submits under the Exchange Act with the SEC (1) is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms, and (2) is accumulated and communicated to the Company’s management, including its principal executive and principal financial officers, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
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The Company is undergoing a multi-year technology transformation which includes updating and modernizing our merchandise selling system, as well as certain accounting and finance systems. These updates are expected to continue for the next few years, and management will continue to evaluate the design and implementation of the Company’s internal controls over financial reporting as the transformation continues. No change in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting occurred during the quarter ended August 1, 2025, that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.
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Part II – OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. - Legal Proceedings
In addition to the matter referenced in our annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2025, the Company is from time to time a party to various lawsuits, claims and other legal proceedings that arise in the ordinary course of business. With respect to such lawsuits, claims and proceedings, the Company records reserves when it is probable a liability has been incurred, and the amount of loss can be reasonably estimated. The Company applies a threshold of $1,000,000 for purposes of disclosing environmental proceedings involving a governmental authority, if any, under this Item 1. The Company does not believe that any of these proceedings, individually or in the aggregate, would be expected to have a material adverse effect on its results of operations, financial position or cash flows. The Company maintains liability insurance for certain risks that are subject to certain self-insurance limits.
Item 1A. - Risk Factors
There have been no material changes in the Company’s risk factors from those disclosed in Part I, “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in our Annual Report filed with the SEC on March 24, 2025.
Item 2. - Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
The following table sets forth information with respect to purchases of the Company’s common stock on a trade date basis made during the three months ended August 1, 2025:
Total Number of Shares Purchased1 | Average Price Paid per Share | Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs2 | Approximate Dollar Value of Shares that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs2, 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| May 3, 2025 - May 30, 2025 | 105 | $ | 225.95 | — | $ | 10,786,142,988 | |||||||||||||||||
| May 31, 2025 - July 4, 2025 | 7,352 | 217.32 | — | 10,786,142,988 | |||||||||||||||||||
| July 5, 2025 - August 1, 2025 | 77 | 225.88 | — | 10,786,142,988 | |||||||||||||||||||
| As of August 1, 2025 | 7,534 | $ | 217.53 | — | $ | 10,786,142,988 | |||||||||||||||||
1The total number of shares repurchased includes shares withheld from employees to satisfy either the exercise price of stock options or the statutory withholding tax liability upon the vesting of share-based awards.
2On December 7, 2022, the Company announced that its Board of Directors authorized an additional $15.0 billion of share repurchases with no expiration.
3Excludes excise tax on share repurchases in excess of issuances, which is recognized as part of the cost basis of the shares acquired in the consolidated statements of shareholders’ deficit.
Item 5. - Other Information
During the three months ended August 1, 2025, none of the Company’s directors or executive officers adopted terminated
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Item 6. - Exhibits
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| 3.1 | 10-Q | 001-07898 | 3.1 | September 1, 2009 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3.2 | 8-K | 001-07898 | 3.1 | November 16, 2022 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 101.SCH | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document.‡ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 101.PRE | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document.‡ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
| LOWE’S COMPANIES, INC. | ||||||||
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| August 28, 2025 | By: /s/ Dan C. Griggs, Jr. | |||||||
| Date | Dan C. Griggs, Jr. Senior Vice President, Tax and Chief Accounting Officer | |||||||
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