Lowe's Companies, Inc. (LOW) Earnings History
Steady Earner37 years of earnings data (1989–2025) · Positive but moderate multi-year EPS trajectory
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Lowe's Companies, Inc. (LOW) Earnings Overview
As of June 22, 2026, Lowe's Companies, Inc. (LOW) reported trailing twelve-month net income of $6.64B, reflecting -3.1% year-over-year growth. The company earned $11.86 per diluted share over the past four quarters, with a net profit margin of 7.7%.
Looking at the long-term picture, LOW's 5-year EPS compound annual growth rate (CAGR) stands at +8.9%, showing solid earnings momentum. The company achieved its highest annual net income of $8.44B in fiscal 2021.
Lowe's Companies, Inc. maintains positive profitability with a gross margin of 33.5%, operating margin of 11.8%, and net margin of 7.7%. The company continues to generate positive earnings from operations. View revenue history →
Compared to peers including HD ($14.01B net income, 8.6% margin), TSCO ($1.08B net income, 7.1% margin), FND ($199M net income, 4.5% margin), LOW has room to improve margins relative to the peer group. Compare LOW vs HD →
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LOW Historical Earnings Data (1989–2025)
37 years| Fiscal Year | Net Income | YoY % | Operating Income | EPS (Diluted) | Net Margin | Op. Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6.65B | -4.4% | $10.15B | $11.85 | 7.7% | 11.8% |
| 2024 | $6.96B | -10.0% | $10.11B | $12.23 | 8.3% | 12.1% |
| 2023 | $7.73B | +20.0% | $11.53B | $13.20 | 8.9% | 13.4% |
| 2022 | $6.44B | -23.8% | $12.66B | $10.17 | 6.6% | 13.0% |
| 2021 | $8.44B | +44.7% | $12.26B | $12.03 | 8.8% | 12.7% |
| 2020 | $5.83B | +36.3% | $10.88B | $7.75 | 6.5% | 12.1% |
| 2019 | $4.28B | +85.0% | $6.58B | $5.49 | 5.9% | 9.1% |
| 2018 | $2.31B | -32.9% | $6.11B | $2.85 | 3.2% | 8.6% |
| 2017 | $3.45B | +11.5% | $6.59B | $4.09 | 5.0% | 9.6% |
| 2016 | $3.09B | +21.4% | $5.81B | $3.47 | 4.8% | 8.9% |
| 2015 | $2.55B | -5.6% | $4.98B | $2.73 | 4.3% | 8.4% |
| 2014 | $2.70B | +18.0% | $4.82B | $2.71 | 4.8% | 8.6% |
| 2013 | $2.29B | +16.7% | $4.20B | $2.14 | 4.3% | 7.9% |
| 2012 | $1.96B | +6.5% | $3.65B | $1.69 | 3.9% | 7.2% |
| 2011 | $1.84B | -8.5% | $3.74B | $1.43 | 3.7% | 7.5% |
| 2010 | $2.01B | +12.7% | $3.63B | $1.42 | 4.1% | 7.4% |
| 2009 | $1.78B | -18.8% | $3.22B | $1.21 | 3.8% | 6.8% |
| 2008 | $2.19B | -21.9% | $3.82B | $1.49 | 4.6% | 7.9% |
| 2007 | $2.81B | -9.5% | $4.73B | $1.86 | 5.8% | 9.8% |
| 2006 | $3.10B | +12.1% | $5.16B | $1.99 | 6.6% | 11.0% |
| 2005 | $2.77B | +27.3% | $4.67B | $1.73 | 6.4% | 10.8% |
| 2004 | $2.18B | +18.0% | $3.74B | $1.35 | 6.0% | 10.3% |
| 2003 | $1.84B | +23.7% | $3.12B | $1.13 | 6.0% | 10.1% |
| 2002 | $1.49B | +45.7% | $2.54B | $0.93 | 5.6% | 9.6% |
| 2001 | $1.02B | +26.3% | $1.78B | $0.65 | 4.6% | 8.0% |
| 2000 | $810M | +20.4% | $1.40B | $0.52 | 4.3% | 7.5% |
| 1999 | $673M | +34.5% | $1.17B | $0.44 | 4.2% | 7.4% |
| 1998 | $500M | +30.6% | $868M | $0.34 | 4.1% | 7.1% |
| 1997 | $383M | +31.1% | $670M | $0.26 | 3.8% | 6.6% |
| 1996 | $292M | +29.3% | $571M | $0.21 | 3.4% | 6.6% |
| 1995 | $226M | +1.1% | $436M | $0.17 | 3.2% | 6.2% |
| 1994 | $224M | +69.7% | $388M | $0.17 | 3.7% | 6.4% |
| 1993 | $132M | +55.6% | $255M | $0.11 | 2.9% | 5.6% |
| 1992 | $85M | +1203.1% | $177M | $0.07 | 2.2% | 4.6% |
| 1991 | $7M | -90.9% | $93M | $0.01 | 0.2% | 3.0% |
| 1990 | $71M | -5.1% | $145M | $0.06 | 2.5% | 5.1% |
| 1989 | $75M | - | $128M | $0.07 | 2.8% | 4.8% |
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LOW — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying LOW stock.
What is LOW earnings per share (EPS)?
LOW trailing twelve-month (TTM) diluted EPS is $11.86, reflecting -3.1% year-over-year growth. The 5-year EPS CAGR is +8.9%. Complete EPS history from 1989 to 2025 is available in the table on this page.
What is Lowe's Companies, Inc.'s net income?
Lowe's Companies, Inc. (LOW) trailing twelve-month net income is $6.6B as of 2025. Earnings declined -3.1% year-over-year. Lowe's Companies, Inc. has been profitable for 37 consecutive years.
Is LOW profitable?
Yes, LOW is profitable with a TTM net income of $6.6B and a net profit margin of +7.7%. Lowe's Companies, Inc. has generated profits for 37 consecutive years.
What is LOW's earnings growth rate?
LOW compound annual EPS growth rates (CAGR): 1-Year: -3.1%, 3-Year: +5.2%, 5-Year: +8.9%, 10-Year: +15.8%. These figures measure the annualised rate of diluted EPS growth over each period, based on data from 1989 to 2025.
What are LOW's profit margins?
Lowe's Companies, Inc. net profit margin is +7.7%, operating margin is +11.8%, and gross margin is +33.5%. Margins are within a typical range for the sector. Return on Equity is N/A.
Is LOW growing earnings?
LOW earnings growth is slowing. Current YoY EPS growth of -3.1% trails the 5-year CAGR of +8.9%. TTM net income is $6.6B.
What was LOW's best earnings year?
Lowe's Companies, Inc.'s highest annual net income on record is $8.4B, achieved in fiscal year 2021. Earnings history on this page spans 1989 to 2025 and includes all annual and quarterly figures.
What were LOW's earnings last quarter?
LOW's most recent reported quarter was Q1 2026. Net income was $1.6B with diluted EPS of $2.90. For a full breakdown of all quarters, see the quarterly earnings table on this page.