LOWES COMPANIES INC

The following table highlights our financial results:

1 Adjusted diluted earnings per share is a non-GAAP financial measure. See below for additional information and a reconciliation of non-GAAP measures.

2 Repurchases of common stock on a trade-date basis.

Net sales in the first quarter of fiscal 2024 declined 4.4% to $21.4 billion compared to net sales of $22.3 billion in the first quarter of fiscal 2023. Comparable sales for the first quarter of fiscal 2024 decreased 4.1%, consisting of a 3.1% decrease in comparable customer transactions and a 1.0% decrease in comparable average ticket. Net earnings in the first quarter of fiscal 2024 were $1.8 billion, compared to net earnings of $2.3 billion in the first quarter of fiscal 2023. Diluted earnings per common share were $3.06 in the first quarter of fiscal 2024 compared to $3.77 in the first quarter of fiscal 2023. Included in the first quarter of 2023 results was pre-tax income of $63 million associated with the fiscal 2022 sale of the Canadian retail business, which increased diluted earnings per common share by $0.10. Excluding the impact of this item, adjusted diluted earnings per common share was $3.67 in the first quarter of 2023 (see thenon-GAAP financial measures discussion).

For the first three months of fiscal 2024, cash flows from operating activities were approximately $4.3 billion, with $382 million used for capital expenditures. Continuing to deliver on our commitment to return excess cash to shareholders, during the three months ended May 3, 2024, we repurchased $743 million of common stock and paid $633 million in dividends.

First quarter fiscal 2024 comparable sales declined 4.1% as we continue to experience pressure in Do-It-Yourself (DIY) bigger-ticket discretionary spending. Despite this pressure, we delivered better-than-expected spring seasonal sales, particularly in Lawn & Garden which had positive comparable sales in the quarter. We also completed the national roll-out of our DIY loyalty program, MyLowe’s Rewards TM, which is designed to reward customers for choosing Lowe’s for their home improvement needs.

We continue to gain traction with our Total Home strategy as demonstrated by positive comparable sales with our Pro customers as our investments to improve service levels resonate with these customers. We also had growth in online sales as we expanded our omnichannel fulfillment offerings.

We believe our continued focus on our Perpetual Productivity Improvement initiatives, combined with our ongoing investments in our Total Home strategy allows us to perform efficiently in this uncertain macroeconomic environment and positions us for market share growth when the home improvement market recovers, while continuing to drive meaningful long-term shareholder value.