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General Information Lowe’s Companies, Inc. and subsidiaries (the Company or Lowe’s) is a Fortune® 50 company and the world’s second largest home improvement retailer. As of January 31, 2025, Lowe’s operated 1,748 home improvement stores and outlets in the United States, representing approximately 195 million square feet of retail selling space. Lowe’s was founded in 1921 with the opening of its first hardware store in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina. The Company was incorporated in North Carolina in 1952 and has been publicly held since 1961. The Company’s common stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange - ticker symbol “LOW”. For additional information about the Company’s performance and financial condition, see Item 7, “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations”, of this Annual Report.
| Metric | TTM | FY2025 | FY2024 | FY2023 | FY2022 | FY2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 130.7B | 83.7B | 86.4B | 97.1B | 96.3B | 89.6B |
| Net Income | 11.6B | 7.0B | 7.7B | 6.4B | 6.4B | 8.4B |
| EPS | $20.21 | $12.23 | $13.20 | $10.17 | $12.04 | $7.75 |
| Free Cash Flow | 9.0B | 7.7B | 6.2B | 6.8B | 8.3B | 9.3B |
| ROIC | 42.5% | 34.5% | 33.2% | 32.9% | 38.5% | 30.9% |
| Gross Margin | 33.6% | 33.3% | 33.4% | 33.2% | 33.3% | 33.0% |
| Debt/Equity | 0.00 | -2.97 | -2.84 | -2.67 | -6.20 | 19.01 |
| Dividends/Share | $6.88 | $4.51 | $4.55 | $4.35 | $3.95 | $3.00 |
| Operating Income | 17.3B | 10.5B | 11.6B | 10.2B | 12.1B | 9.6B |
| Operating Margin | 13.3% | 12.5% | 13.4% | 10.5% | 12.6% | 10.8% |
| ROE | 0.0% | -47.5% | -51.3% | -45.2% | -133.7% | 587.5% |
| Shares Outstanding | 561M | 569M | 585M | 633M | 535M | 1,089M |
LOWES COMPANIES INC passes 6 of 9 quality checks, suggesting mixed fundamentals.
LOWES COMPANIES INC trades at 12.2x trailing earnings, compared to its 15-year median P/E of 20.0x, suggesting it is currently Cheap relative to its historical range. On a free-cash-flow basis, the stock trades at 15.4x vs a median of 18.2x. The company's 5-year average ROIC is 34.0% with a gross margin of 33.3%. Total shareholder yield (dividends + buybacks) is 6.7%. At current prices, the estimated annualized return to fair value is +18.7%.
LOWES COMPANIES INC (LOW) has a current P/E ratio of 12.2, compared to its historical median P/E of 20.0. The stock is currently considered Cheap based on its historical valuation range.
LOWES COMPANIES INC (LOW) has a 5-year average return on invested capital (ROIC) of 34.0%. This indicates strong capital allocation and a potential competitive advantage.
LOWES COMPANIES INC (LOW) has a market capitalization of $138.6B. It is classified as a large-cap stock.
Yes, LOWES COMPANIES INC (LOW) pays a dividend with a trailing twelve-month yield of 2.79%. The company also returns capital through share buybacks, with a buyback yield of 3.91%.
Based on historical P/E analysis, LOWES COMPANIES INC (LOW) appears cheap. The current P/E of 12.2 is 39% below its historical median of 20.0. The estimated fair value CAGR (P/E method) is 23.5%.
LOWES COMPANIES INC (LOW) operates in the Retail-Lumber & Other Building Materials Dealers industry, within the Consumer Cyclical sector.
LOWES COMPANIES INC (LOW) reported annual revenue of $83.7 billion in its most recent fiscal year, based on SEC EDGAR filings.
LOWES COMPANIES INC (LOW) has a net profit margin of 8.3%. This is a modest margin.
LOWES COMPANIES INC (LOW) generated $7.7 billion in free cash flow in its most recent fiscal year. Positive free cash flow supports dividends, buybacks, and debt reduction.
LOWES COMPANIES INC (LOW) reported earnings per share (EPS) of $12.23 in its most recent fiscal year.
LOWES COMPANIES INC (LOW) has a return on equity (ROE) of -47.5%. A negative ROE may indicate losses or negative equity.
LOWES COMPANIES INC (LOW) has a 5-year average gross margin of 33.3%. This indicates decent pricing power.
The Ledger Terminal provides 18 years of financial data for LOWES COMPANIES INC (LOW), sourced directly from SEC EDGAR filings. This includes income statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements, and key financial ratios.
LOWES COMPANIES INC (LOW) has a book value per share of $-25.02, based on its most recent annual SEC filing.
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