Lowe's Companies
Lowe's Companies, Inc. is the world’s second-largest home improvement retailer, operating an omnichannel network of retail stores, specialized branches, and digital platforms. The company provides a comprehensive range of products and services for construction, maintenance, repair, and remodeling to both individual homeowners and professional contractors. Its value proposition centers on a 'Total Home' strategy that integrates physical retail, professional-grade distribution, and installation services.
Financials
Based on Q2 2027 filing
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Retail Home Improvement
primaryThe core business segment operating over 1,700 Lowe’s-branded stores and outlets. It serves DIY and DIFM customers with a broad assortment of home improvement products and in-store expertise.
Appliances, Lumber, Lawn & Garden, Hardware, Kitchens & Bath, Building Materials, Paint, Millwork, Tools, Electrical, Flooring, Décor
Do-It-Yourself (DIY) homeowners, Do-It-For-Me (DIFM) renters, Small to medium tradespeople
Pro & Commercial Branches
majorSpecialized branch locations focused on high-volume professional customers, providing large-scale distribution, design, and installation services for residential and commercial projects.
Foundation Building Materials (FBM), Artisan Design Group (ADG), Bulk building materials, Interior solutions platform
Large residential professionals, Commercial contractors, Home builders, Property managers
Installation & Protection Services
moderateValue-added services including professional installation through independent contractors and extended product protection plans that supplement manufacturer warranties.
Lowe’s Protection Plans, Installed Sales, In-Home Sales program, Track to the Trades
Homeowners, Property managers, Commercial clients
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Competitive Position
Lowe's is the second-largest global home improvement retailer, maintaining a leading position through its Total Home strategy and extensive physical and digital infrastructure.
Geographies
United States, Canada, India
Customer Segments
B2C Consumers, B2B Professionals, Commercial Enterprises
Upstream Dependencies
Global product manufacturers, Raw material suppliers, Independent installation contractors, Gig delivery networks
Downstream Customers
Individual homeowners, Residential renters, Professional tradespeople, Commercial property managers, New home construction builders
Competitors & Partners
Competitors
Home Depot
HD
Primary national home improvement warehouse competitor
Sherwin-Williams
SHW
Specialty paint store competitor
Ferguson Enterprises
FERG
Retail and professional building materials competitor
Amazon
AMZN
Major online retail competitor
Walmart
WMT
General merchandise and home goods competitor
Floor & Decor
FND
Specialty flooring retailer competitor
Partners
ENERGY STAR
Product efficiency certification and rebate partner
WaterSense
Water efficiency certification and rebate partner
How2Recycle
Recycling education and packaging partner
Subsidiaries
Foundation Building Materials
Acquired distributor of building materials
Artisan Design Group
Acquired provider of interior design and installation services
Lowe's Companies FAQ
Common questions about Lowe's Companies
Lowe's Companies, Inc. is the world’s second-largest home improvement retailer, operating an omnichannel network of retail stores, specialized branches, and digital platforms. The company provides a comprehensive range of products and services for construction, maintenance, repair, and remodeling to both individual homeowners and professional contractors. Its value proposition centers on a 'Total Home' strategy that integrates physical retail, professional-grade distribution, and installation services.
Lowe's Companies (LOW) has a market capitalization of $120.63B and trades on NYSE.
Lowe's Companies generated $88.4B in trailing twelve-month revenue with net income of $6.6B, representing a net margin of 7.5%. Gross margin stands at 33.3%, with free cash flow of $6.8B. These figures are based on the Q2 2026 filing.
Lowe's Companies's key competitors include The Home Depot, Sherwin-Williams, Ferguson Enterprises Inc., and others. These companies compete in similar markets and product categories.
Lowe's Companies has approximately 284,000 employees.