Lowe's Companies, Inc. reports developments tied to its home improvement retail business, including sales and earnings results, comparable sales trends, annual outlooks, cash dividends, and capital allocation. The company serves do-it-yourself, do-it-for-me, and professional customers through a national store, branch, and distribution network for home decorating, maintenance, repair, remodeling, lawn and garden, and project essentials.
Recurring Lowe's news also covers Pro customer credit and rewards programs, seasonal merchandising events, loyalty offerings such as home maintenance services, supply-chain technology partnerships, and community initiatives focused on housing, local renovation projects, disaster relief, and skilled trades training.
Lowe's (LOW) launched a drone delivery pilot at its Matthews, North Carolina, store on September 24, 2026.
Customers with eligible addresses near the store can order select hand tools, paint products and household supplies through DoorDash for delivery by Wing drones in as fast as 20 minutes. The pilot adds to Lowe's existing same-day fulfillment options.
Lowe's (LOW) will participate in a fireside chat at the Goldman Sachs Global Consumer and Retail Conference at 8:30 a.m. ET on Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2026.
Chairman and CEO Marvin R. Ellison will represent the company. A live audio webcast will be available at ir.lowes.com under "Events & Presentations," with an archived version accessible at the same location about 24 hours after the event. Lowe's reports total fiscal 2025 sales of more than $86 billion and operates over 1,750 home improvement stores, 540 branches and 120 distribution centers.
Lowe's (LOW) is launching year two of its “Earn Your Sunday” NFL-themed campaign, expanding its Lowe's Home Team roster and fan experiences for the 2026 season.
New NFL ambassadors Myles Garrett and Jordan Love join returning stars Justin Jefferson, Christian McCaffrey and Dak Prescott to showcase products that help fans complete home projects before gameday. Kobalt NFL Mini Toolboxes, now officially licensed for all 32 teams, are available online and at select stores as part of several exclusive product drops. MyLowe's Rewards and MyLowe's Pro Rewards members receive member-only drops, early access and surprise offers, plus entry opportunities into a Super Bowl LXI trip sweepstakes and $10 gift card prizes. The Earn Your Sunday Tour returns with interactive in-store and stadium activations, gaming stations, partner showcases and giveaways, while Lowe's continues as presenting sponsor of NBC’s Football Night in America with a refreshed on-air set.
Lowe's (NYSE: LOW) announced that its board of directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.25 per share. The dividend is payable on November 4, 2026, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on October 21, 2026.
Lowe's (NYSE: LOW) reported second quarter 2026 net earnings of $2.4 billion and diluted EPS of $4.27, unchanged from the prior-year quarter. Adjusted diluted EPS rose 1.6% to $4.40, excluding $96 million of pre-tax expenses related to the Foundation Building Materials and Artisan Design Group acquisitions. Both EPS measures include an $0.11 benefit from IEEPA tariff refunds.
Total sales increased to $26.0 billion from $24.0 billion, with comparable sales up 0.2%, supported by Pro and home services demand and a 15.7% increase in online sales, partly offset by DIY softness. Operating margin was 13.67%. The company operated 1,761 stores as of July 31, 2026 and paid $673 million in dividends in the quarter.
For fiscal 2026, Lowe's now expects total sales of $92.0 billion (previously $92.0–$94.0 billion), flat comparable sales, operating margin of 11.2%, adjusted operating margin of 11.6%, diluted EPS of about $11.75 and adjusted diluted EPS of about $12.25, both set at the low end of prior ranges.
Lowe's (NYSE: LOW) will host its Second Quarter 2026 Earnings Conference Call at 9 a.m. Eastern on Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026. Investors can access a live webcast and supplemental materials via the Quarterly Earnings section of the Lowe's Investor Relations website, ir.lowes.com, with materials available 15 minutes before the call.
A webcast replay will be available from noon ET on Aug. 19, 2026 through Aug. 18, 2027 under Events & Presentations on the Investor Relations site. According to Lowe's, the company generated more than $86 billion in fiscal 2025 sales, employs about 300,000 associates, and operates over 1,750 home improvement stores, 540 branches and 120 distribution centers.
Lowe's (NYSE: LOW) announced a total investment of $20 million to support large-scale community renovation projects across the U.S., fulfilling its five-year $100 million Lowe's Community Impact Program commitment to revitalizing hometowns.
The company will provide $10 million in Lowe's Community Impact Grants to fund bucket list renovations for 100 nonprofit and community organizations, and another $10 million for more than 2,000 associate-led impact projects that improve community spaces nationwide. Selected from over 5,000 nominations via Lowe's Community Bucket List, projects address needs such as food pantry expansion, shelter and safe housing restoration, outdoor space revitalization and facility upgrades for first responders and veterans. Highlighted efforts include a $200,000 grant to 5th Squad in Pearl, Mississippi, completion of the Food Insecurity Shared Hub in Los Angeles, and an accessible playground and outdoor learning center for Third Creek Elementary in North Carolina.
Lowe's Foundation, affiliated with Lowe's (NYSE: LOW), announced nearly $8 million in new Gable Grants to 10 community and technical colleges, bringing its total skilled trades training investment since 2023 to over $60 million. The foundation now supports 73 workforce development organizations across 30 states.
These grants target high-demand fields such as HVAC, electrical, plumbing, carpentry and construction, using approaches like bilingual instruction, mobile labs, employer partnerships and immersive hands-on learning. They form part of the foundation’s expanded $250 million commitment to train and develop 250,000 skilled trades professionals by 2035.
Lowe's (NYSE:LOW) has renewed its longstanding national partnership with Habitat for Humanity International to fund home repair and rehabilitation projects across the U.S. The renewed support will fund grants for more than 200 projects at 20 local Habitat affiliates, helping over 300 individuals remain in their homes.
The funding will address urgent needs such as roofing, HVAC, energy efficiency, accessibility, fall-prevention and disaster-preparedness upgrades. Lowe's will also host 20 in-store pop-up events in July to mark Habitat's 50th anniversary. Since 2003, Lowe's has contributed over $100 million to help more than 20,000 families improve housing conditions.
Lowe's (NYSE:LOW) launched the all-new Creator: Into the Blue program, inviting creators to pitch product ideas for potential future retail distribution. Selected creators may receive support from Lowe's product design, development, sourcing and merchandising teams to turn concepts into market-ready products.
Applications are open through Sept. 1, 2026 at Lowes.com/CreateWithLowes.