Lowe’s Reveals 2025 Q3 Sales and Earnings Results

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Lowe’s Reveals 2025 Q3 Sales and Earnings Results

On November 19, 2025, Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) reported its earnings for the third quarter of 2025, ending October 31. The company achieved net earnings of $1.6 billion, translating to diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $2.88. This marks a decrease from the $2.99 EPS recorded in the same period last year.

Adjusting for specific expenses associated with the acquisitions of Foundation Building Materials (FBM) and Artisan Design Group (ADG), the adjusted diluted EPS rose to $3.06—an increase of 5.9% year-over-year.

Financial Performance Highlights

Total sales for the quarter reached $20.8 billion, up from $20.2 billion a year earlier.
Comparable sales increased modestly by 0.4%, significantly supported by an 11.4% rise in online sales.
Growth was also noted in the home services sector and among professional sales.

CEO’s Remarks

Marvin R. Ellison, Lowe’s chairman, president, and CEO, expressed satisfaction with the positive comparable sales results. He acknowledged the company’s ability to navigate challenges, specifically citing last year’s hurricane-related impacts. With the recent acquisition of FBM finalized, Ellison is optimistic about enhancing offerings for Pro customers, aiming for sustainable growth.

Store and Capital Management

As of October 31, 2025, Lowe’s operates 1,756 stores across the U.S., which collectively encompass 195.8 million square feet of retail space. In an ongoing commitment to shareholder value, Lowe’s allocated $8.8 billion towards the acquisition of FBM and distributed $673 million in dividends over the quarter.

Outlook for Full Year 2025

Lowe’s updated its expectations for the fiscal year 2025, forecasting:

Total sales of approximately $86.0 billion, compared to previous estimates of $84.5 to $85.5 billion.
Comparable sales anticipated to remain flat over the prior year.
Adjusted operating margin set at approximately 12.1% (down from 12.2% to 12.3%).
Net interest expense of about $1.4 billion.
An effective income tax rate anticipated at around 24.0%.
Projected adjusted diluted EPS of roughly $12.25, revised from earlier estimates of $12.20 to $12.45.
Capital expenditures expected to reach up to $2.5 billion.

Investor Engagement

Lowe’s will hold a conference call on November 19, 2025, to discuss its third-quarter results in detail. Stakeholders can access the call through Lowe’s investor relations webpage.

With a commitment to community support, Lowe’s engages in various initiatives aimed at enhancing affordable housing, improving community spaces, and fostering skilled trade development. In fiscal year 2024, the company reported sales exceeding $83 billion and served approximately 16 million customer transactions weekly.