Lowe's Companies Past Earnings Performance
Past criteria checks 2/6
Lowe's Companies has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 8.4%, while the Specialty Retail industry saw earnings growing at 17.3% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 2.5% per year.
Key information
8.4%
Earnings growth rate
14.9%
EPS growth rate
| Specialty Retail Industry Growth | 26.6% |
| Revenue growth rate | 2.5% |
| Return on equity | n/a |
| Net Margin | 8.2% |
| Next Earnings Update | 26 Feb 2025 |
Recent past performance updates
Recent updates
Lowe's Companies: Great Track Record But Not A Great Buy Right Now
Nov 15Investors Should Be Encouraged By Lowe's Companies' (NYSE:LOW) Returns On Capital
Nov 02
Is It Too Late To Consider Buying Lowe's Companies, Inc. (NYSE:LOW)?
Sep 27Nailing It, But Barely: Lowe's Solid History Meets Uncertain Future
Sep 19Lowe's Companies, Inc.'s (NYSE:LOW) Popularity With Investors Is Under Threat From Overpricing
Sep 09Lowe's: Critical Valuation Assessment Going Into Q2 Earnings
Aug 16Lowe's Companies (NYSE:LOW) Is Paying Out A Larger Dividend Than Last Year
Jul 22Lowe's Companies (NYSE:LOW) Is Increasing Its Dividend To $1.15
Jul 04Lowe's: Still Too Dear Given The State Of The Housing Sector And Consumers
Jul 03Lowe's: Dividend King With Limited Growth
Jun 24Lowe's Companies (NYSE:LOW) Is Increasing Its Dividend To $1.15
Jun 17Lowe's Companies' (NYSE:LOW) Shareholders Will Receive A Bigger Dividend Than Last Year
Jun 03Higher For Longer Rates Means Lowe's Might Be Lower For Longer
May 30Earnings Update: Lowe's Companies, Inc. (NYSE:LOW) Just Reported Its First-Quarter Results And Analysts Are Updating Their Forecasts
May 23Lowe's: Own It, Don't Trade It
May 21Investor Optimism Abounds Lowe's Companies, Inc. (NYSE:LOW) But Growth Is Lacking
May 13Lowe's: Track Record Is Good But Facing Near Term Challenges
May 11Lowe's Stock: Buy Wonderful Businesses At Fair Prices
May 03When Should You Buy Lowe's Companies, Inc. (NYSE:LOW)?
Apr 27An Intrinsic Calculation For Lowe's Companies, Inc. (NYSE:LOW) Suggests It's 26% Undervalued
Apr 11Lowe's: Buy This Great Dividend Grower On The Next Pullback
Apr 02Lowe's: The Worst Is Already Baked In - Profitability Continues To Improve
Feb 29Lowe's: I Just Sold This Dividend King And Bought 3 Stocks That Are Even Better
Jan 25Should You Think About Buying Lowe's Companies, Inc. (NYSE:LOW) Now?
Jan 15Investor Optimism Abounds Lowe's Companies, Inc. (NYSE:LOW) But Growth Is Lacking
Jan 01Lowe's Companies: Undervalued And Has Great Prospects
Dec 28Does Lowe's Companies (NYSE:LOW) Deserve A Spot On Your Watchlist?
Dec 19Lowe's Companies: Move Lower Represents A Buying Opportunity
Nov 21Is There An Opportunity With Lowe's Companies, Inc.'s (NYSE:LOW) 32% Undervaluation?
Nov 18Lowe's: Going 'All-In' At This Valuation
Nov 12We Like Lowe's Companies' (NYSE:LOW) Returns And Here's How They're Trending
Nov 03The Market Is Growing Too Pessimistic On Lowe's Outlook
Oct 28Lowe's: Undervalued Stock With A Strong Track Record And High Dividend Growth
Oct 12At US$200, Is It Time To Put Lowe's Companies, Inc. (NYSE:LOW) On Your Watch List?
Oct 04Lowe's: Seizing Downturns For Future Fortunes
Sep 24Lowe's: Showing Resiliency And Operational Stability
Aug 24Lowe's Companies, Inc.'s (NYSE:LOW) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 38% Above Its Share Price
Aug 17Lowe's: A Stable Player With A Lot Of Margin For Improvement
Aug 14Why We Like The Returns At Lowe's Companies (NYSE:LOW)
Aug 02Buy Lowe's Bullish Momentum (Technical Analysis)
Jul 28Lowe's: Limited Incentive To Maintain The Bullish Stance (Rating Downgrade)
Jun 27Lowe's Companies (NYSE:LOW) Will Pay A Larger Dividend Than Last Year At $1.10
Jun 18Is Now The Time To Look At Buying Lowe's Companies, Inc. (NYSE:LOW)?
Jun 13Lowe's Companies (NYSE:LOW) Is Paying Out A Larger Dividend Than Last Year
May 29Lowe's: Remains Attractive Despite Reduced Guidance
May 23Calculating The Intrinsic Value Of Lowe's Companies, Inc. (NYSE:LOW)
May 11Why The 42% Return On Capital At Lowe's Companies (NYSE:LOW) Should Have Your Attention
Apr 23Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
How Lowe's Companies makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.
Earnings and Revenue History
| Date | Revenue | Earnings | G+A Expenses | R&D Expenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Nov 24 | 83,722 | 6,833 | 15,757 | 0 |
| 02 Aug 24 | 84,023 | 6,913 | 15,692 | 0 |
| 03 May 24 | 85,394 | 7,202 | 15,857 | 0 |
| 02 Feb 24 | 86,377 | 7,706 | 15,570 | 0 |
| 03 Nov 23 | 90,220 | 7,643 | 16,840 | 0 |
| 04 Aug 23 | 93,228 | 6,026 | 17,454 | 0 |
| 05 May 23 | 95,747 | 6,345 | 17,690 | 0 |
| 03 Feb 23 | 97,059 | 6,416 | 18,271 | 0 |
| 28 Oct 22 | 95,953 | 6,664 | 17,846 | 0 |
| 29 Jul 22 | 95,392 | 8,401 | 17,843 | 0 |
| 29 Apr 22 | 95,487 | 8,422 | 18,110 | 0 |
| 28 Jan 22 | 96,250 | 8,409 | 18,301 | 0 |
| 29 Oct 21 | 95,222 | 8,181 | 16,866 | 0 |
| 30 Jul 21 | 94,613 | 6,980 | 17,264 | 0 |
| 30 Apr 21 | 94,344 | 6,790 | 17,590 | 0 |
| 29 Jan 21 | 89,597 | 5,811 | 18,526 | 0 |
| 30 Oct 20 | 85,313 | 5,345 | 17,638 | 0 |
| 31 Jul 20 | 80,392 | 5,704 | 16,588 | 0 |
| 01 May 20 | 74,082 | 4,558 | 15,616 | 0 |
| 31 Jan 20 | 72,148 | 4,268 | 15,282 | 0 |
| 01 Nov 19 | 71,768 | 2,939 | 15,298 | 0 |
| 02 Aug 19 | 71,795 | 2,520 | 15,299 | 0 |
| 03 May 19 | 71,690 | 2,365 | 15,407 | 0 |
| 01 Feb 19 | 71,309 | 2,307 | 16,461 | 0 |
| 02 Nov 18 | 71,156 | 3,681 | 14,620 | 0 |
| 03 Aug 18 | 70,511 | 3,923 | 14,707 | 0 |
| 04 May 18 | 69,119 | 3,821 | 14,483 | 0 |
| 02 Feb 18 | 68,619 | 3,436 | 14,444 | 0 |
| 03 Nov 17 | 68,909 | 3,526 | 15,601 | 0 |
| 04 Aug 17 | 67,878 | 3,032 | 15,410 | 0 |
| 05 May 17 | 66,643 | 2,782 | 15,345 | 0 |
| 03 Feb 17 | 65,017 | 3,062 | 14,328 | 0 |
| 28 Oct 16 | 62,469 | 2,430 | 14,079 | 0 |
| 29 Jul 16 | 61,090 | 2,787 | 13,741 | 0 |
| 29 Apr 16 | 60,179 | 2,744 | 13,507 | 0 |
| 29 Jan 16 | 59,074 | 2,534 | 13,541 | 0 |
| 30 Oct 15 | 58,379 | 2,970 | 13,478 | 0 |
| 31 Jul 15 | 57,700 | 2,818 | 13,453 | 0 |
| 01 May 15 | 56,949 | 2,732 | 13,358 | 0 |
| 30 Jan 15 | 56,223 | 2,682 | 13,230 | 0 |
| 31 Oct 14 | 55,342 | 2,538 | 13,075 | 0 |
| 01 Aug 14 | 54,618 | 2,452 | 13,006 | 0 |
| 02 May 14 | 53,732 | 2,353 | 12,882 | 0 |
| 31 Jan 14 | 53,417 | 2,270 | 12,808 | 0 |
Quality Earnings: LOW has high quality earnings.
Growing Profit Margin: LOW's current net profit margins (8.2%) are lower than last year (8.4%).
Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis
Past Earnings Growth Analysis
Earnings Trend: LOW's earnings have grown by 8.4% per year over the past 5 years.
Accelerating Growth: LOW's has had negative earnings growth over the past year, so it can't be compared to its 5-year average.
Earnings vs Industry: LOW had negative earnings growth (-10.2%) over the past year, making it difficult to compare to the Specialty Retail industry average (-5.9%).
Return on Equity
High ROE: LOW's liabilities exceed its assets, so it is difficult to calculate its Return on Equity.