Current Liabilities

Short-Term Borrowings

This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionCurrent Liabilities
CategoryLiquidity
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2014
Last reportedQ1 2026May 28, 2026

How to read this metric

An increase may signal a need for working capital or tight cash flow, while a decrease suggests improved liquidity or a shift toward long-term financing.

Detailed definition

This represents the principal amount of debt obligations that are due for repayment within one fiscal year, excluding th...

Peer comparison

Varies significantly by industry; capital-intensive firms often carry higher short-term debt to manage seasonal working capital cycles.

Metric ID: short_term_borrowings

Historical Data

16 periods
 Q1 '21Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q1 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$0.00$1.00B$1.00B$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$499.00M$72.00M$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$380.00M
QoQ Change+0.0%-100.0%-85.6%-100.0%
YoY Change-100.0%-100.0%-100.0%-100.0%
Range$0.00$1.00B
Avg YoY Growth-100.0%
Median YoY Growth-100.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lowe's Companies's short-term borrowings?
Lowe's Companies (LOW) reported short-term borrowings of $380.00M in Q1 2026.
What does short-term borrowings mean?
Debt obligations that the company must pay back within one year.