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Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) is a FORTUNE® 100 home improvement company in the home centers industry, serving approximately 16 million customer transactions a week and operating over 1,700 home improvement stores, 530 branches and 130 distribution centers. The Lowe’s news feed on Stock Titan aggregates company announcements, partnerships, financial updates and community initiatives drawn from official releases and regulatory disclosures.
Investors and followers of LOW can use this page to review news about earnings results, capital markets activity, acquisitions and strategic partnerships. Recent company communications include quarterly earnings releases that discuss sales performance, comparable sales trends, online sales growth, home services activity and Pro customer growth, as well as updates to full-year outlooks. Lowe’s also announces participation in investor conferences and schedules for earnings conference calls and webcasts, which are relevant for those tracking management commentary and guidance.
Beyond financial news, Lowe’s issues releases on marketing campaigns, brand collaborations and community projects. Examples include the “Earn Your Sunday” campaign with the National Football League, seasonal holiday promotions with loyalty program perks, and a partnership with Cinemark on a National Popcorn Day “Bring Your Own Bucket” event featuring the iconic blue Lowe’s 5-gallon bucket. The company also highlights community-focused efforts such as the Freedom Hill veterans and first responder community in Mooresville, developed with Building Homes for Heroes and the Town of Mooresville.
This news page provides a centralized view of these developments, helping readers understand how Lowe’s pursues its Total Home strategy, engages Pro and consumer customers, and supports communities. For ongoing research on LOW, users can return regularly to see newly posted press releases and related coverage as they become available.
Lowe's Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) will have its CEO, Marvin R. Ellison, participate in a fireside chat during the Goldman Sachs 29th Annual Global Retailing Conference. The event is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. EDT on September 8, 2022. Investors can access the audio webcast via Lowe's Investor Relations, where an archived version will be available approximately 24 hours later. In fiscal 2021, Lowe's reported over $96 billion in sales, serving around 19 million customer transactions weekly.
Lowe's Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) announced a quarterly cash dividend of $1.05 per share, payable on Nov. 2, 2022. The record date for shareholders to qualify for this dividend is Oct. 19, 2022. This decision reflects the company's ongoing commitment to returning value to its shareholders amid approximately $96 billion in fiscal year 2021 sales.
Lowe's Companies reported a net earnings of $3.0 billion and diluted EPS of $4.67 for Q2 2022, up from $4.25 in Q2 2021. Total sales dipped slightly to $27.5 billion from $27.6 billion, with U.S. comparable sales increasing 0.2%. DIY sales faced challenges due to a shortened spring, but Pro customer sales rose by 13%. The company expects 2022 total sales between $97 billion and $99 billion, with diluted EPS projected at $13.10 to $13.60. Notably, share repurchases totaled $4 billion during the quarter.
Lowe's Companies (NYSE: LOW) will host its Second Quarter 2022 Earnings Conference Call on August 17, 2022, at 9 a.m. Eastern Time. The call will be accessible via the Lowe's Investor Relations website. A replay will be available from noon EST on the same day until August 16, 2023. Lowe's serves around 19 million customer transactions weekly, with sales exceeding $96 billion in fiscal year 2021.
Lowe's has announced a donation of $500,000 to aid disaster relief for communities impacted by severe flooding in eastern Kentucky. This contribution will support various non-profit organizations providing essential services such as emergency shelter and relief supplies. In addition, Lowe's stores are distributing over 400 buckets of cleanup supplies and deploying a disaster response team to assist local efforts. The company is also enhancing support for its associates in the affected area, including matching employee donations to the Lowe's Employee Relief Fund.
Lowe's has announced its largest product sourcing event, 'Into the Blue,' aiming to invest $5 million in new suppliers. The event seeks businesses of all sizes to pitch products for inclusion in over 1,700 stores and online. Applications are open until August 14, 2022, with selected businesses pitching on November 2-3, 2022, at Lowe's Tech Hub in Charlotte, N.C. The initiative focuses on helping innovative entrepreneurs succeed and offers extensive networking and educational opportunities.
Lowe's has achieved a significant milestone by reducing its greenhouse gas emissions by 42%, four years ahead of its 2025 goal. The company invested $10 million to complete 100 community impact projects through its '100 Hometowns' initiative. In its 2021 Corporate Responsibility report, Lowe's highlights engagement with over 1.8 million people through the Generation T movement and provided more than $4.5 million in relief to employees. Looking forward, Lowe's plans to set a net-zero target by the end of 2022.
Lowe's announced its Lowe's Hometowns program, committing $100 million over five years to fund 100 community-selected impact projects across 40 states and Washington, D.C. The projects aim to revitalize essential community spaces such as shelters, parks, and schools. With notable involvement from figures like Bobby Berk and Drew Brees, Lowe's focuses on addressing urgent community needs, emphasizing their dedication to service and community improvement.
Lowe's has launched its Open 3D Product Library, offering over 500 3D product assets for free to virtual and augmented reality developers. This initiative supports builders in creating immersive environments in the metaverse, emphasizing accessibility and interoperability. Additionally, Lowe's introduces a limited NFT wearable collection for the first 1,000 participants linked to a MetaMask wallet. This endeavor reflects Lowe's commitment to merging physical and virtual home improvement experiences, demonstrating their role in the evolving metaverse landscape.
Lowe's Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) announces that CEO Marvin R. Ellison and CFO Brandon J. Sink will participate in a virtual fireside chat hosted by Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. The event is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. ET on June 21, 2022. Investors can access the audio webcast on Lowe's Investor Relations website where an archived version will be available approximately 24 hours post-event. Lowe's operates nearly 2,200 stores, serving around 19 million customer transactions weekly and generating over $96 billion in fiscal 2021 sales.