What was the outcome of the Lowe’s (LOW) proposal on customer data-sharing risk reporting?

The shareholder proposal asking for a report on risks of sharing customer data with third parties did not pass. It received 38,182,128 votes for, 380,809,009 against, and 5,101,811 abstentions, along with 80,202,452 broker non-votes noted in the results.

Lowe’s (NYSE: LOW) holders approve pay, auditor, reject ESG proposals

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Lowe’s Companies, Inc. reported the results of its annual shareholder meeting held on May 29, 2026. Shareholders elected all 12 director nominees, each receiving more than 403 million votes in favor, with additional broker non-votes recorded on each item.

Investors approved the advisory vote on named executive officer compensation for fiscal 2025, with 402,276,204 votes for and 20,533,707 against. They also ratified Deloitte & Touche LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal 2026 by 474,587,395 votes for and 28,990,734 against.

Three shareholder proposals did not pass. A proposal seeking an independent board chairman received 83,841,188 votes for and 338,320,207 against. Proposals requesting reports on the Company’s plastic packaging footprint and on risks of sharing customer data with third parties also failed to gain majority support.

8-K Event Classification

Item 5.07 — Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

1 item

Item 5.07 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders Governance

Results of a shareholder vote on proposals at an annual or special meeting.

Key Figures

Director votes (example): 420,468,719 votes for Say-on-pay support: 402,276,204 votes for Auditor ratification support: 474,587,395 votes for +3 more

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Director votes (example) 420,468,719 votes for Election of director Navdeep Gupta at May 29, 2026 meeting

Say-on-pay support 402,276,204 votes for Advisory vote on named executive officer compensation, fiscal 2025

Auditor ratification support 474,587,395 votes for Ratification of Deloitte & Touche LLP for fiscal 2026

Independent chair proposal votes 83,841,188 votes for Shareholder proposal for independent board chairman

Plastic packaging report votes 74,620,520 votes for Shareholder proposal on plastic packaging footprint disclosure

Customer data risk report votes 38,182,128 votes for Shareholder proposal on customer data-sharing risk report

Key Terms

broker non-votes, advisory vote, independent registered public accounting firm, shareholder proposal, +2 more

6 terms

broker non-votes financial

"VOTES FOR | VOTES WITHHELD | BROKER NON-VOTES Raul Alvarez | 403,491,808..."

Broker non-votes occur when a brokerage firm is unable to vote on a shareholder’s behalf during a company election or decision because the shareholder has not given specific voting instructions, and the broker is not allowed or chooses not to vote on certain matters. They are important because they can affect the outcome of votes, especially when the results are close, by effectively reducing the total number of votes cast.

advisory vote financial

"Proposal 2: Advisory vote to approve the Company’s named executive officer compensation..."

An advisory vote is a shareholder poll that expresses investors’ approval or concern about a company’s policy, executive pay, board decisions or other governance matters but does not legally force the company to act. Think of it like a customer survey: it signals investor sentiment and can pressure management to change course, so investors watch the result as a guide to future governance, risk and potential shifts in strategy.

independent registered public accounting firm financial

"Ratification of the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal 2026"

An independent registered public accounting firm is an outside accounting company officially registered with the government regulator to examine and report on a public company's financial records and controls. Investors treat its reports like an impartial inspector’s certificate — they add credibility to financial statements, help spot errors or misleading claims, and reduce the risk that shareholders are relying on unchecked or biased numbers.

shareholder proposal financial

"Proposal 4: Shareholder Proposal requesting an independent board chairman"

A shareholder proposal is a formal suggestion submitted by an owner of a company’s stock asking other investors to vote on a specific change in company policy, governance, or operations at a shareholder meeting. It matters to investors because proposals can force public discussion, lead to changes that affect risk, costs, or reputation, and serve as a signal of investor priorities—like a homeowner proposing a new rule at a building meeting that could change how the whole property is run.

independent board chairman financial

"Shareholder Proposal requesting an independent board chairman"

plastic packaging footprint financial

"Shareholder Proposal requesting a report describing how the Company could disclose its plastic packaging footprint"

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06/02/2026 - 04:48 PM

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 29, 2026


LOWE’S COMPANIES, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


North Carolina	1-7898	56-0578072
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)


1000 Lowes Blvd., Mooresville, NC						28117
(Address of principal executive offices)						(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:						(704) 758-1000

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:


☐			Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)


☐			Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)


☐			Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))


☐			Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class

Trading Symbol(s)

Name of each exchange on which registered

Common Stock, par value $0.50 per share

LOW

New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).


☐			Emerging growth company


☐			If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.

Item 5.07 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.

Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (the “Company”) held its annual meeting of shareholders on May 29, 2026 (the “Annual Meeting”). For more information on the proposals submitted to shareholders at the Annual Meeting, see the Company’s definitive proxy statement on Schedule 14A filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 16, 2026. Set forth below are the final voting results for each of the proposals submitted to the Company’s shareholders at the Annual Meeting.

Proposal 1: Election of Directors


	VOTES FOR	VOTES WITHHELD	BROKER NON-VOTES
Raul Alvarez	403,491,808	20,601,140	80,202,452
Scott H. Baxter	417,503,557	6,589,391	80,202,452
Sandra B. Cochran	415,325,255	8,767,693	80,202,452
Laurie Z. Douglas	414,086,330	10,006,618	80,202,452
Richard W. Dreiling	403,363,807	20,729,141	80,202,452
Marvin R. Ellison	405,224,326	18,868,622	80,202,452
Navdeep Gupta	420,468,719	3,624,229	80,202,452
Brian C. Rogers	416,432,107	7,660,841	80,202,452
Bertram L. Scott	412,695,834	11,397,114	80,202,452
Lawrence Simkins	418,819,143	5,273,805	80,202,452
Colleen Taylor	419,164,402	4,928,546	80,202,452
Mary Beth West	419,385,881	4,707,067	80,202,452

Proposal 2: Advisory vote to approve the Company’s named executive officer compensation in fiscal 2025


VOTES FOR	VOTES AGAINST	ABSTENTIONS	BROKER NON-VOTES
402,276,204	20,533,707	1,283,037	80,202,452

Proposal 3: Ratification of the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal 2026


VOTES FOR	VOTES AGAINST	ABSTENTIONS	BROKER NON-VOTES
474,587,395	28,990,734	717,271	N/A

Proposal 4: Shareholder Proposal requesting an independent board chairman


VOTES FOR	VOTES AGAINST	ABSTENTIONS	BROKER NON-VOTES
83,841,188	338,320,207	1,931,553	80,202,452

Proposal 5: Shareholder Proposal requesting a report describing how the Company could disclose its plastic packaging footprint


VOTES FOR	VOTES AGAINST	ABSTENTIONS	BROKER NON-VOTES
74,620,520	344,546,720	4,925,708	80,202,452

Proposal 6: Shareholder Proposal requesting a report on risks of sharing customer data with third parties


VOTES FOR	VOTES AGAINST	ABSTENTIONS	BROKER NON-VOTES
38,182,128	380,809,009	5,101,811	80,202,452

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 hereunto duly authorized.


	LOWE’S COMPANIES, INC.

Date: June 2, 2026	By:	/s/ Juliette W. Pryor
	Name:	Juliette W. Pryor
	Title:	Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What did Lowe’s (LOW) shareholders decide at the May 29, 2026 annual meeting?

Shareholders elected all 12 director nominees and approved executive pay and the auditor. Three shareholder proposals on board independence, plastic packaging disclosure, and customer data-sharing risks did not receive majority support and therefore were not adopted.

Was Lowe’s (LOW) executive compensation approved by shareholders for fiscal 2025?

Yes. The advisory vote on named executive officer compensation received 402,276,204 votes for and 20,533,707 against. This non-binding vote indicates shareholder support for Lowe’s executive pay program for fiscal 2025 as described in the company’s definitive proxy statement.

Did Lowe’s (LOW) shareholders ratify Deloitte & Touche as the 2026 auditor?

Yes. Shareholders ratified Deloitte & Touche LLP as Lowe’s independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal 2026 with 474,587,395 votes for, 28,990,734 against, and 717,271 abstentions. No broker non-votes were recorded on this ratification proposal.

What happened to the Lowe’s (LOW) shareholder proposal for an independent board chairman?

The proposal requesting an independent board chairman received 83,841,188 votes for and 338,320,207 votes against, with 1,931,553 abstentions. Because it did not obtain a majority of votes cast, the proposal was not approved by shareholders at the meeting.

How did Lowe’s (LOW) shareholders vote on the plastic packaging footprint report proposal?

Shareholders voted against the proposal requesting a report on how Lowe’s could disclose its plastic packaging footprint. It received 74,620,520 votes for, 344,546,720 against, and 4,925,708 abstentions, so it did not achieve majority support and was not adopted.

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