The Investor
25 Feb 2026, 19:56
Lowe's Companies, Inc. posts Q4 comparable sales growth, outlines 2026 outlook
Lowe’s reported fourth-quarter net earnings of $1.0 billion and diluted EPS of $1.78 for the period ended Jan. 30, 2026, compared with $1.99 a year earlier. Adjusted diluted EPS rose 2.6% year over year to $1.98, excluding $149 million in pre-tax acquisition-related expenses tied to Foundation Building Materials and Artisan Design Group.
Quarterly sales increased to $20.6 billion from $18.6 billion in the prior-year period, while comparable sales rose 1.3%, driven by growth in Pro, online and home services, along with solid holiday demand. During the quarter, the company paid $673 million in dividends and returned $2.6 billion to shareholders for the full fiscal year.
For fiscal 2026, Lowe’s expects total sales of $92.0 billion to $94.0 billion, representing growth of approximately 7% to 9%, with comparable sales projected to be flat to up 2%. The company forecasts diluted EPS of $11.75 to $12.25 and capital expenditures of about $2.5 billion.
Source: PR Newswire
Lowe’s reported fourth-quarter net earnings of $1.0 billion and diluted EPS of $1.78 for the period ended Jan. 30, 2026, compared with $1.99 a year earlier. Adjusted diluted EPS rose 2.6% year over year to $1.98, excluding $149 million in pre-tax acquisition-related expenses tied to Foundation Building Materials and Artisan Design Group.
Quarterly sales increased to $20.6 billion from $18.6 billion in the prior-year period, while comparable sales rose 1.3%, driven by growth in Pro, online and home services, along with solid holiday demand. During the quarter, the company paid $673 million in dividends and returned $2.6 billion to shareholders for the full fiscal year.
For fiscal 2026, Lowe’s expects total sales of $92.0 billion to $94.0 billion, representing growth of approximately 7% to 9%, with comparable sales projected to be flat to up 2%. The company forecasts diluted EPS of $11.75 to $12.25 and capital expenditures of about $2.5 billion.
Source: PR Newswire
