LOWES COMPANIES INC
For the period ended Aug 2, 2024. Filed Aug 29, 2024.
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Aug 2, 2024 · Filed Aug 29, 2024
LOW$231.87-0.1%Stored close · as of Nov 10, 2026
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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)
In Millions
| Six Months Ended | ||
|---|---|---|
| August 2, 2024 | August 4, 2023 | |
| Cash flows from operating activities: | ||
| Net earnings | $4,137 | $4,933 |
| Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities: | ||
| Depreciation and amortization | 967 | 941 |
| Noncash lease expense | 260 | 241 |
| Deferred income taxes | 66 | 23 |
| (Gain)/loss on property and other assets – net | (4) | 23 |
| Gain on sale of business | (43) | (67) |
| Share-based payment expense | 110 | 113 |
| Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | ||
| Merchandise inventory – net | 53 | 1,109 |
| Other operating assets | 129 | 224 |
| Accounts payable | 1,679 | (191) |
| Other operating liabilities | 61 | (1,381) |
| Net cash provided by operating activities | 7,415 | 5,968 |
| Cash flows from investing activities: | ||
| Purchases of investments | (628) | (878) |
| Proceeds from sale/maturity of investments | 571 | 811 |
| Capital expenditures | (808) | (765) |
| Proceeds from sale of property and other long-term assets | 22 | 17 |
| Proceeds from sale of business | 43 | 123 |
| Other – net | — | (23) |
| Net cash used in investing activities | (800) | (715) |
| Cash flows from financing activities: | ||
| Net change in commercial paper | — | (499) |
| Net proceeds from issuance of debt | — | 2,983 |
| Repayment of debt | (47) | (45) |
| Proceeds from issuance of common stock under share-based payment plans | 84 | 76 |
| Cash dividend payments | (1,262) | (1,257) |
| Repurchases of common stock | (1,930) | (4,356) |
| Other – net | (21) | (9) |
| Net cash used in financing activities | (3,176) | (3,107) |
| Net increase in cash and cash equivalents | 3,439 | 2,146 |
| Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period | 921 | 1,348 |
| Cash and cash equivalents, end of period | $4,360 | $3,494 |
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