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Lowe's Companies, Inc. (LOW) Stock Research

Lowe's is the second-largest US home-improvement retailer, competing directly with Home Depot for DIY and pro customers.

For the fiscal year ended January 30, 2026, Lowe's Companies, Inc. reported revenue of $86.3B and net income of $6.7B, with operating cash flow of $9.9B. Source: Form 10-K filed March 23, 2026

SEC data as of

Revenue
$86.3B
FY ending 2026-01-30
Net income
$6.7B
FY ending 2026-01-30
Diluted EPS
$11.85
Net margin
7.7%

Reported SEC XBRL figures. Each metric’s period and original filing are listed below.

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About Lowe's Companies

Its results track closely with housing activity and consumer spending on the home.

Exchange
NYSE: LOW
Sector
Consumer Discretionary
SEC industry
Retail-Lumber & Other Building Materials Dealers (SIC 5211)
Fiscal year end
January 31
Headquarters
Mooresville, North Carolina
Founded
1921

LOW key financials

Reported figures from Lowe's Companies, Inc.'s filings, pulled directly from SEC XBRL data rather than a third-party terminal. Each row links to the filing it came from.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Revenue$86.3B2025-02-01 – 2026-01-30SEC filing
Net income$6.7B2025-02-01 – 2026-01-30SEC filing
Operating cash flow$9.9B2025-02-01 – 2026-01-30SEC filing
Diluted EPS$11.852025-02-01 – 2026-01-30SEC filing
Net margin7.7%2025-02-01 – 2026-01-30SEC filing
Shares outstanding561MAs of 2025-11-24SEC filing

Values are as tagged by the issuer in XBRL. Revenue for banks and insurers is net of interest expense where that is the reported line. Fiscal years that do not follow the calendar are shown by their period-end date. No price, market cap, or valuation multiple is shown because Yield Theory does not republish unlicensed market data.

Diluted EPS is the earnings figure behind the price-to-earnings ratio; the P/E multiple compression calculator shows how a change in that multiple moves a share price. Shares outstanding multiplied by the share price gives market capitalization.

What investors should watch in LOW

Lowe's Companies, Inc. sits in Consumer Discretionary. Retail, autos, travel, and restaurants — spending that expands when confidence and real incomes rise, and contracts first when they fall. We have not yet written company-specific drivers for LOW; the forces that matter most for the sector are:

  • ◆Real wage growth and consumer confidence
  • ◆Interest rates on autos and big-ticket credit
  • ◆Inventory cycles and promotional intensity
  • ◆The trade-down between premium and value

Key questions for the LOW thesis

Each question starts with what the filings show, then why it matters. None of these is a rating or a forecast.

Does LOW's reported profit turn into cash?

Operating cash flow was $9.9B, 1.48 times net income of $6.7B, for the fiscal year ended January 30, 2026.

Cash from operations exceeded reported earnings. Non-cash charges such as depreciation, amortization and stock-based compensation usually explain the gap; the cash-flow statement shows which.

Form 10-K filed March 23, 2026

How much of LOW's revenue is left as profit?

Net income was 7.7% of revenue for the fiscal year ended January 30, 2026, based on revenue and net income reported for the same period.

Net margin reflects the business model as much as execution, so compare it with companies in the same SEC industry and read the income statement for one-time items before treating it as a run rate.

Form 10-K filed March 23, 2026

When does Lowe's Companies, Inc.'s fiscal year end?

The SEC lists Lowe's Companies, Inc.'s fiscal year end as January 31, not December 31. The latest annual figures here run from February 1, 2025 to January 30, 2026. Its reporting year ends on a nearby date rather than a fixed calendar day.

Annual results cover a different 12 months from calendar-year peers. Align periods before comparing growth or margins across companies.

Form 10-K filed March 23, 2026

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Congressional trading in LOW

PoliticianTrade dateTypeOwnerAmountSource
Kevin Hern2026-09-02SaleJoint$1,001 - $15,000Filing #20035491
Kevin Hern2026-08-24SaleJoint$1,001 - $15,000Filing #20035326
Sheldon Whitehouse2026-07-20SaleSelf$1,001 - $15,000Filing #96db6e64-f7c3-4483-b0aa-af10ba2bdbbd
Alan Armstrong2026-03-27PurchaseSelf$1,001 - $15,000Filing #fda235b3-bad7-4637-8fa1-053f354d929c
John Hickenlooper2026-01-14SaleSelf$50,001 - $100,000Filing #83722654-25b1-499e-8ad5-4a1349d993a6
Shelley Capito2025-11-13SaleSpouse$1,001 - $15,000Filing #1f88d468-fa98-4064-bc40-05cc6f58b555
Shelley Capito2025-10-21SaleSpouse$1,001 - $15,000Filing #defd46d8-f9db-46d6-96f9-77bebce203b6
Shelley Capito2025-10-20SaleSpouse$1,001 - $15,000Filing #defd46d8-f9db-46d6-96f9-77bebce203b6
Valerie Hoyle2025-09-23SaleSpouse$1,001 - $15,000Filing #20032211
Julia Letlow2025-08-08PurchaseSelf$1,001 - $15,000Filing #20030977

All verified LOW congressional disclosures

Congressional disclosures are delayed, range-based records—not real-time signals or proof of motive. See the source-linked tracker for scope and limitations.

LOW — frequently asked questions

What does Lowe's Companies, Inc. do?

Lowe's is the second-largest US home-improvement retailer, competing directly with Home Depot for DIY and pro customers.

What were LOW's latest reported annual revenue and net income?

For the fiscal year ended January 30, 2026, Lowe's Companies, Inc. reported revenue of $86.3B and net income of $6.7B, with operating cash flow of $9.9B. The figures come from Lowe's Companies, Inc.'s SEC XBRL filings.

When does Lowe's Companies, Inc.'s fiscal year end?

The SEC lists Lowe's Companies, Inc.'s fiscal year end as January 31.

Do members of Congress trade LOW?

The current verified House and Senate snapshot contains 25 transaction rows for LOW, each linked to the original filing.

Where is Lowe's Companies, Inc. headquartered?

Lowe's Companies, Inc. is headquartered in Mooresville, North Carolina and was founded in 1921.

Is LOW a good investment?

This page does not rate LOW as a buy or sell. It sets out what Lowe's Companies, Inc. reports, what investors should watch and the questions a thesis has to answer, with links to the SEC filings. It is research, not investment advice.

This page is independent research and educational information, not investment advice or a recommendation to buy or sell any security. Company facts are compiled from public sources. Do your own research.

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