Lowes Companies Inc.
- LOW · NYSE
- Retail-Lumber & Other Building Materials Dealers
- Mooresville, NC
- 167,000 employees
- CIK 0000060667
Updated from SEC filings through
Top things to know
Revenue, FY2026$86.3B+3.1% vs FY2025Operating margin11.8%Operating income $10.2BEmployees167,000As of March 23, 2026Next earningsNovember 18, 202608:30 ETLatest 8-KDeparture or appointment of directors or officers; compensationFiled September 2, 2026Leadership changeItem 5.02 filedSeptember 2, 2026, last 90 days
Executives
- Marvin R. Ellison Chairman, President & CEO 4, 2026-04-02
- Brandon J. Sink EVP, Chief Financial Officer 4, 2026-04-02
- Jennifer Elizabeth Wilson EVP, Chief Marketing Officer 4, 2026-09-16
- Adam D. Filipponi EVP, Strategy & Business Dev 4, 2026-09-16
- Seemantini Godbole EVP, CI & AI Officer 4, 2026-09-16
- Quonta D. Vance EVP, Stores 4, 2026-09-16
What leadership is saying
“Sustained growth in Pro, Online and Home Services led to our fifth consecutive quarter of positive comp sales, despite pressure in discretionary DIY spending”
Earnings press release (8-K Ex. 99.1), filed August 19, 2026
Lowes Companies Inc is a U.S. public company in retail-lumber & other building materials dealers (SIC 5211), headquartered in Mooresville, NC. It trades as LOW on NYSE. Revenue was $86.3B in the fiscal year ending January 30, 2026, +3.1% from the year before. It reported about 167,000 employees. Marvin R. Ellison is Chairman, President & CEO.
Five-year financials
| Metric | FY2026 | FY2025 | FY2024 | FY2023 | FY2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $86.3B 10-K, 2026-03-23 | $83.7B 10-K, 2026-03-23 | $86.4B 10-K, 2026-03-23 | $97.1B 10-K, 2025-03-24 | $96.3B 10-K, 2024-03-25 |
| Operating income | $10.2B 10-K, 2026-03-23 | $10.5B 10-K, 2026-03-23 | $11.6B 10-K, 2026-03-23 | $10.2B 10-K, 2025-03-24 | $12.1B 10-K, 2024-03-25 |
| SG&A | $16.8B 10-K, 2026-03-23 | $15.7B 10-K, 2026-03-23 | $15.6B 10-K, 2026-03-23 | $20.3B 10-K, 2025-03-24 | $18.3B 10-K, 2024-03-25 |
| Net income | $6.7B 10-K, 2026-03-23 | $7.0B 10-K, 2026-03-23 | $7.7B 10-K, 2026-03-23 | $6.4B 10-K, 2025-03-24 | $8.4B 10-K, 2024-03-25 |
Annual figures from XBRL in each company's own filings. Click a figure to open the filing. SG&A marked derived is general and administrative plus selling and marketing.
Leadership and board
| Name | Title | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Marvin R. Ellison | Chairman, President & CEO | 4, 2026-04-02 |
| Brandon J. Sink Chief Financial Officer | Finance & Business Strategy Executive | EVP, Chief Financial Officer | 4, 2026-04-02 |
| Jennifer Elizabeth Wilson | EVP, Chief Marketing Officer | 4, 2026-09-16 |
| Adam D. Filipponi Executive Vice President, Strategy and Business Development at Lowe’s Companies, Inc. | EVP, Strategy & Business Dev | 4, 2026-09-16 |
| Seemantini Godbole Executive Vice President, Chief Information and AI Officer at Lowe’s Companies, Inc. | EVP, CI & AI Officer | 4, 2026-09-16 |
| Quonta D. Vance | EVP, Stores | 4, 2026-09-16 |
| Margrethe R. Vagell | EVP, Supply Chain | 4, 2026-06-22 |
| Juliette Williams Pryor | EVP, CLO & Corp. Sec. | 4, 2026-06-18 |
| Janice Dupre | EVP, Human Resources | 4, 2026-06-17 |
| Joseph Michael McFarland | EVP, Stores | 4, 2026-04-02 |
| William P. Boltz | EVP, Merchandising | 4, 2026-04-02 |
| Dan Clayton Griggs Jr | SVP, Tax & CAO | 4, 2026-04-02 |
| Bertram Scott | Board member (per proxy) bio: Director | DEF 14A, 2026-04-16 |
| Colleen Taylor | Board member (per proxy) bio: Independent Director | DEF 14A, 2026-04-16 |
| Laurie Z. Douglas | Board member (per proxy) bio: Director | DEF 14A, 2026-04-16 |
| Lawrence Simkins | Board member (per proxy) bio: Independent Director | DEF 14A, 2026-04-16 |
What Lowes Companies Inc does
Lowe’s Companies, Inc. and subsidiaries (the Company or Lowe’s) is a Fortune ® 100 company and the world’s second largest home improvement retailer. As of January 30, 2026, Lowe’s operated 1,759 home improvement stores and outlets in the United States, representing approximately 196 million square feet of retail selling space. In addition, Lowe’s operated over 540 branch locations in the United States and Canada, which include our current year acquisitions of Foundation Building Materials (FBM) and Artisan Design Group (ADG).
Shares and governance
| Shares outstanding | 561.1 million (as of August 25, 2026) | 10-Q, August 27, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Public float | $127B (as of August 1, 2025) | 10-K, March 23, 2026 |
| Reportable segments | 1 (period ending July 31, 2026) | 10-Q, August 27, 2026 |
| Latest proxy statement | Meeting May 29, 2026 (filed April 16, 2026) | DEF 14A, April 16, 2026 |
| Auditor | Deloitte & Touche LLP (Charlotte, North Carolina) | Latest 10-K |
Insider trades
Open-market buys and sales by officers and directors, from Forms 4 and 5. One row per filing.
| Date | Insider | Trade | Shares | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 18, 2026 | Margrethe R. Vagell EVP, Supply Chain | Sale | 2,500 | $560K | Form 4, June 22, 2026 |
| June 17, 2026 | Juliette Williams Pryor EVP, CLO & Corp. Sec. | Sale | 9,330 | $2.1M | Form 4, June 18, 2026 |
| June 16, 2026 | Janice Dupre EVP, Human Resources | Sale | 14,150 | $3.1M | Form 4, June 17, 2026 |
| March 4, 2026 | Quonta D. Vance EVP, Pro & Home Services | Sale | 10,369 | $2.7M | Form 4, March 5, 2026 |
| January 9, 2026 | Marvin R. Ellison Chairman, President & CEO | Sale | 18,000 | $4.7M | Form 4, January 12, 2026 |
| November 24, 2025 | Lawrence Simkins Director | Buy | 1,000 | $231K | Form 4, November 25, 2025 |
| September 11, 2025 | Joseph Michael McFarland EVP, Stores | Sale | 43,810 | $11.9M | Form 4, September 12, 2025 |
| September 5, 2025 | Brandon J. Sink EVP, Chief Financial Officer | Sale | 8,192 | $2.2M | Form 4, September 8, 2025 |
Recent 8-K events
- 8-K filed 2026-09-02
- Item 5.02 Departure or appointment of directors or officers; compensation
- 8-K filed 2026-08-19
- Item 2.02 Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release)
- 8-K filed 2026-06-02
- Item 5.07 Submission of matters to a vote of security holders
- 8-K filed 2026-05-20
- Item 2.02 Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release)
- 8-K filed 2026-02-25
- Item 2.02 Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release)
- 8-K filed 2025-11-19
- Item 2.02 Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release)
- 8-K filed 2025-10-09
- Item 2.01 Completion of acquisition or disposition of assets
- Item 2.03 Creation of a direct financial obligation
- Item 7.01 Regulation FD disclosure
- 8-K filed 2025-09-30
- Item 1.01 Entry into a material definitive agreement
- Item 8.01 Other events
- 8-K filed 2025-09-19
- Item 1.01 Entry into a material definitive agreement
- Item 2.03 Creation of a direct financial obligation
- 8-K filed 2025-08-20
- Item 1.01 Entry into a material definitive agreement
- Item 7.01 Regulation FD disclosure
Frequently asked questions about Lowes Companies Inc
- What does Lowes Companies Inc do?
- In its own words, from Item 1 of its 10-K: "Lowe’s Companies, Inc. and subsidiaries (the Company or Lowe’s) is a Fortune ® 100 company and the world’s second largest home improvement retailer. As of January 30, 2026, Lowe’s operated 1,759 home improvement stores and outlets in the United States, representing approximately 196 million square feet of retail selling space. In addition, Lowe’s operated over 540 branch locations in the United States and Canada, which include our current year acquisitions of Foundation Building Materials (FBM) and Artisan Design Group (ADG)."
- What is Lowes Companies Inc's revenue?
- $86.3B for the fiscal year ending January 30, 2026, from its 10-K filed March 23, 2026.
- Is Lowes Companies Inc profitable?
- Lowes Companies Inc reported net income of $6.7B for the fiscal year ending January 30, 2026.
- How many employees does Lowes Companies Inc have?
- About 167,000 as of March 23, 2026, as stated in its annual report.
- Who is the CEO of Lowes Companies Inc?
- Marvin R. Ellison, Chairman, President & CEO, as named in a 4 filed April 2, 2026.
- Who is the CFO of Lowes Companies Inc?
- Brandon J. Sink, EVP, Chief Financial Officer, as named in a 4 filed April 2, 2026.
- Where is Lowes Companies Inc headquartered?
- Mooresville, NC.
- What is Lowes Companies Inc's stock ticker?
- LOW on NYSE.
- What industry is Lowes Companies Inc in?
- Retail-Lumber & Other Building Materials Dealers, SIC code 5211.
- What is Lowes Companies Inc's website?
- lowes.com. Investor relations: https://corporate.lowes.com/investors.
- When does Lowes Companies Inc report earnings next?
- November 18, 2026 at 08:30. Source: ir_events.
- Is Lowes Companies Inc a public company?
- Yes. Lowes Companies Inc files with the SEC under CIK 0000060667 and trades as LOW.
- Who audits Lowes Companies Inc?
- Deloitte & Touche LLP, Charlotte, North Carolina, as named in its latest annual report (10-K).
- How many shares of Lowes Companies Inc are outstanding?
- 561.1 million shares as of August 25, 2026, from its 10-Q filed August 27, 2026.
- What is Lowes Companies Inc's public float?
- $127B as of August 1, 2025, as reported on the cover of its 10-K filed March 23, 2026.
- How many business segments does Lowes Companies Inc report?
- 1 reportable segment for the period ending July 31, 2026, from its 10-Q filed August 27, 2026.
- When is Lowes Companies Inc's annual shareholder meeting?
- May 29, 2026, per its proxy statement (DEF 14A) filed April 16, 2026.
- Have Lowes Companies Inc insiders traded stock recently?
- Since August 20, 2025, officers and directors reported 9 open-market sales worth about $38.1M and 1 purchase worth about $231K on Forms 4 and 5. The most recent: Margrethe R. Vagell (EVP, Supply Chain) sold 2,500 shares on June 18, 2026.