LOWES COMPANIES INC
For the period ended May 2, 2025. Filed May 29, 2025.
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May 2, 2025 · Filed May 29, 2025
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
Note 1: Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Basis of Presentation
The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements (unaudited) and notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements (unaudited) are presented in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and do not include all the disclosures normally required in annual consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP). The condensed consolidated financial statements (unaudited), in the opinion of management, contain all normal recurring adjustments necessary to present fairly the consolidated balance sheets as of May 2, 2025, and May 3, 2024, and the statements of earnings, comprehensive income, shareholders’ deficit, and cash flows for the three months ended May 2, 2025, and May 3, 2024. The January 31, 2025, consolidated balance sheet was derived from the audited financial statements.
These interim condensed consolidated financial statements (unaudited) should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (the Company) Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2025 (the Annual Report). The financial results for the interim periods may not be indicative of the financial results for the entire fiscal year.
Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted
There have been no significant changes in the accounting pronouncements not yet adopted from those disclosed in the Annual Report. Accounting pronouncements not disclosed in this Form 10-Q or in the Annual Report are either not applicable to the Company or are not expected to have a material impact to the Company.
Note 2: Acquisition
On April 9, 2025, the Company entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Artisan Design Group (ADG) for $1.325 billion. ADG is a leading nationwide provider of design, distribution and installation services for interior surface finishers, including flooring, cabinets and countertops, to national, regional and local home builders and property managers. The acquisition is expected to expand the Company’s Pro customer offering into a new distribution channel within a highly fragmented market. The transaction is expected to close in the second quarter of fiscal 2025.
Note 3: Revenue
Net sales consists primarily of revenue, net of sales tax, associated with contracts with customers for the sale of goods and services in amounts that reflect consideration the Company is entitled to in exchange for those goods and services.
The following table presents the Company’s sources of revenue:
| (In millions) | Three Months Ended | |
|---|---|---|
| May 2, 2025 | May 3, 2024 | |
| Products | $20,169 | $20,691 |
| Services | 544 | 532 |
| Other | 217 | 141 |
| Net sales | $20,930 | $21,364 |
A provision for anticipated merchandise returns is provided through a reduction of sales and cost of sales in the period that the related sales are recorded. The merchandise return reserve is presented on a gross basis, with a separate asset and liability included in the consolidated balance sheets. The balances and classification within the consolidated balance sheets for anticipated sales returns and the associated right of return assets are as follows:
| (In millions) | Classification | May 2,2025 | May 3,2024 | January 31,2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anticipated sales returns | Other current liabilities | $245 | $280 | $167 |
| Right of return assets | Other current assets | 144 | 164 | 99 |
Deferred revenue - retail and stored-value cards
Retail deferred revenue consists of amounts received for which customers have not yet taken possession of the merchandise or for which installation has not yet been completed. The majority of revenue for goods and services is recognized in the quarter following revenue deferral. Stored-value cards deferred revenue includes outstanding stored-value cards such as gift cards and returned merchandise credits that have not yet been redeemed. Deferred revenue for retail and stored-value cards are as follows:
| (In millions) | May 2,2025 | May 3,2024 | January 31,2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail deferred revenue | $1,001 | $889 | $770 |
| Stored-value cards deferred revenue | 499 | 520 | 588 |
| Deferred revenue | $1,500 | $1,409 | $1,358 |
Deferred revenue - Lowe’s protection plans
The Company defers revenues for its separately-priced long-term extended protection plan contracts (Lowe’s protection plans) and recognizes revenue on a straight-line basis over the respective contract term. Expenses for claims are recognized in cost of sales when incurred.
| (In millions) | May 2,2025 | May 3,2024 | January 31,2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deferred revenue - Lowe’s protection plans | $1,266 | $1,225 | $1,268 |
| Three Months Ended | ||
|---|---|---|
| (In millions) | May 2, 2025 | May 3, 2024 |
| Lowe’s protection plans deferred revenue recognized into sales | $143 | $139 |
| Lowe’s protection plans claim expenses | 58 | 54 |
Disaggregation of Revenues
The following table presents the Company’s net sales disaggregated by merchandise division:
| Three Months Ended | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2, 2025 | May 3, 2024 | |||
| (In millions) | Net Sales | % | Net Sales | % |
| Home Décor 1 | $7,551 | 36.1% | $7,606 | 35.6% |
| Building Products 2 | 6,556 | 31.3 | 6,518 | 30.5 |
| Hardlines 3 | 6,399 | 30.6 | 6,832 | 32.0 |
| Other | 424 | 2.0 | 408 | 1.9 |
| Total | $20,930 | 100.0% | $21,364 | 100.0% |
Note: Merchandise division net sales for the prior period have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation.
1 Home Décor includes the following product categories: Appliances, Décor, Flooring, Kitchens & Bath, and Paint.
2 Building Products includes the following product categories: Building Materials, Electrical, Lumber, Millwork, and Rough Plumbing.
3 Hardlines includes the following product categories: Hardware, Lawn & Garden, Seasonal & Outdoor Living, and Tools.
Note 4: Restricted Investments
Short-term and long-term investments include restricted balances pledged as collateral primarily for the Lowe’s protection plans program and are as follows:
| (In millions) | May 2, 2025 | May 3, 2024 | January 31, 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Short-term restricted investments | $368 | $264 | $372 |
| Long-term restricted investments | 300 | 306 | 277 |
| Total restricted investments | $668 | $570 | $649 |
Note 5: Fair Value Measurements
Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. The authoritative guidance for fair value measurements establishes a three-level hierarchy, which encourages an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. The three levels of the hierarchy are defined as follows:
Level 1- inputs to the valuation techniques that are quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities
Level 2- inputs to the valuation techniques that are other than quoted prices but are observable for the assets or liabilities, either directly or indirectly
Level 3- inputs to the valuation techniques that are unobservable for the assets or liabilities
Assets and Liabilities that are Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis
The following table presents the Company’s financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of May 2, 2025, May 3, 2024, and January 31, 2025:
| Fair Value Measurements at | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (In millions) | Classification | Measurement Level | May 2,2025 | May 3,2024 | January 31,2025 |
| Available-for-sale debt securities: | |||||
| U.S. Treasury securities | Short-term investments | Level 1 | $205 | $158 | $199 |
| Money market funds | Short-term investments | Level 1 | 79 | 54 | 91 |
| Commercial paper | Short-term investments | Level 2 | 59 | — | 49 |
| Certificates of deposit | Short-term investments | Level 1 | 10 | 27 | 13 |
| Corporate debt securities | Short-term investments | Level 2 | 9 | 23 | 16 |
| Foreign government debt securities | Short-term investments | Level 2 | 4 | — | 4 |
| Municipal obligations | Short-term investments | Level 2 | 2 | 2 | — |
| U.S. Treasury securities | Long-term investments | Level 1 | 140 | 231 | 150 |
| Corporate debt securities | Long-term investments | Level 2 | 115 | 58 | 88 |
| Foreign government debt securities | Long-term investments | Level 2 | 38 | 17 | 37 |
| Municipal obligations | Long-term investments | Level 2 | 7 | — | 2 |
| Derivative instruments: | |||||
| Fixed-to-floating interest rate swaps | Other current liabilities | Level 2 | $6 | $— | $11 |
| Fixed-to-floating interest rate swaps | Other liabilities | Level 2 | 33 | 81 | 35 |
There were no transfers between Levels 1, 2, or 3 during any of the periods presented.
When available, quoted prices were used to determine fair value. When quoted prices in active markets were available, financial assets were classified within Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy. When quoted prices in active markets were not available, fair values for financial assets and liabilities classified within Level 2 were determined using pricing models, and the inputs to those pricing models were based on observable market inputs. The inputs to the pricing models were typically benchmark yields, reported trades, broker-dealer quotes, issuer spreads and benchmark securities, among others.
The Company has performance-based contingent consideration related to the fiscal 2022 sale of the Canadian retail business which is classified as a Level 3 long-term investment, and such contingent consideration had an estimated fair value ofzero as of May 2, 2025, May 3, 2024, and January 31, 2025. The Company’s measurements of fair value of the contingent consideration are based on an income approach, which requires certain assumptions considering operating performance of the business and a risk-adjusted discount rate. Changes in the estimated fair value of the contingent consideration are recognized within selling, general and administrative expenses (SG&A) in the consolidated statements of earnings.
Assets and Liabilities that are Measured at Fair Value on a Nonrecurring Basis
During the three months ended May 2, 2025, and May 3, 2024, the Company had no material measurements of assets and liabilities at fair value on a nonrecurring basis subsequent to their initial recognition.
Other Fair Value Disclosures
The Company’s financial assets and liabilities not measured at fair value on a recurring basis include cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, short-term borrowings, accounts payable, and long-term debt and are reflected in the financial statements at cost. With the exception of long-term debt, cost approximates fair value for these items due to their short-term nature. As further described in Note 7, certain long-term debt is associated with a fair value hedge and the changes in fair value of the hedged debt is included in the carrying value of long-term debt in the consolidated balance sheets. The fair values of the Company’s unsecured notes were estimated using quoted market prices. The fair values of the Company’s mortgage notes were estimated using discounted cash flow analyses, based on the future cash outflows associated with these arrangements and discounted using the applicable incremental borrowing rate.
Carrying amounts and the related estimated fair value of the Company’s long-term debt, excluding finance lease obligations, are as follows:
| May 2, 2025 | May 3, 2024 | January 31, 2025 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (In millions) | Carrying Amount | Fair Value | Carrying Amount | Fair Value | Carrying Amount | Fair Value |
| Unsecured notes (Level 1) | $34,275 | $30,563 | $35,410 | $31,618 | $35,011 | $31,557 |
| Mortgage notes (Level 2) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Long-term debt (excluding finance lease obligations) | $34,276 | $30,564 | $35,411 | $31,619 | $35,012 | $31,558 |
Note 6: Accounts Payable
The Company has an agreement with a third party to provide a supplier finance program which facilitates participating suppliers’ ability to finance payment obligations from the Company with designated third-party financial institutions. Participating suppliers may, at their sole discretion, make offers to finance one or more payment obligations of the Company prior to their scheduled due dates at a discounted price to participating financial institutions. The Company’s outstanding payment obligations that suppliers financed to participating financial institutions, which are included in accounts payable on the consolidated balance sheets, are as follows:
| (In millions) | May 2, 2025 | May 3, 2024 | January 31, 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Financed payment obligations | $1,606 | $1,599 | $1,511 |
Note 7: Debt
The Company’s commercial paper program is supported by the $2.0 billion five-year unsecured revolving credit agreement entered into in September 2023 (2023 Credit Agreement) and the $2.0 billion five-year unsecured third amended and restated credit agreement entered into in December 2021, and as amended (Third Amended and Restated Credit Agreement). The amounts available to be drawn under the 2023 Credit Agreement and the Third Amended and Restated Credit Agreement are reduced by the amount of borrowings under the commercial paper program. As of May 2, 2025, May 3, 2024, and January 31, 2025, there wereno outstanding borrowings under the Company’s commercial paper program, the 2023 Credit Agreement, or the Third Amended and Restated Credit Agreement. Total combined availability under the 2023 Credit Agreement and the Third Amended and Restated Credit Agreement was $4.0 billion as of May 2, 2025.
Note 8: Derivative Instruments
The Company utilizes fixed-to-floating interest rate swap agreements as fair value hedges on certain debt. The notional amounts for the Company’s material derivative instruments are as follows:
| (In millions) | May 2,2025 | May 3,2024 | January 31,2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair value hedges: | |||
| Fixed-to-floating interest rate swap agreements | $850 | $850 | $850 |
See Note 5 for the gross fair values of the Company’s outstanding derivative financial instruments and corresponding fair value classifications. The cash flows related to settlement of the Company’s hedging derivative financial instruments are classified in the consolidated statements of cash flows based on the nature of the underlying hedged items.
The Company accounts for the fixed-to-floating interest rate swap agreements as fair value hedges using the shortcut method of accounting under which the hedges are assumed to be perfectly effective. Thus, the change in fair value of the derivative instruments offsets the change in fair value on the hedged debt, and there is no net impact in the consolidated statements of earnings from the fair value of the derivatives.
Note 9: Shareholders’ Deficit
The Company has a share repurchase program that is executed through purchases made from time to time either in the open market, which may be made under pre-set trading plans meeting the requirements of Rule 10b5-1(c) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, or through private off-market transactions. Shares purchased under the repurchase program are returned to authorized and unissued status. Any excess of cost over par value is charged to additional paid-in capital to the extent that a balance is present. Once additional paid-in capital is fully depleted, remaining excess of cost over par value is charged to accumulated deficit. As of May 2, 2025, the Company had $10.8 billion remaining in its share repurchase program.
The Company also withholds shares from employees to satisfy either the exercise price of stock options exercised or the statutory withholding tax liability resulting from the vesting of share-based awards.
Total shares repurchased for the three months ended May 2, 2025, and May 3, 2024, were as follows:
| Three Months Ended | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2, 2025 | May 3, 2024 | |||
| (In millions) | Shares | Cost | Shares | Cost |
| Share repurchase program 1 | — | $1 | 2.7 | $652 |
| Shares withheld from employees | 0.3 | 71 | 0.3 | 91 |
| Total share repurchases | 0.3 | $72 | 3.0 | $743 |
1 Includes excise tax on share repurchases in excess of issuances as part of the cost basis of the shares acquired.
Note 10: Earnings Per Share
The Company calculates basic and diluted earnings per common share using the two-class method. The following table reconciles earnings per common share for the three months ended May 2, 2025, and May 3, 2024:
| Three Months Ended | ||
|---|---|---|
| (In millions, except per share data) | May 2, 2025 | May 3, 2024 |
| Basic earnings per common share: | ||
| Net earnings | $1,641 | $1,755 |
| Less: Net earnings allocable to participating securities | (5) | (5) |
| Net earnings allocable to common shares, basic | $1,636 | $1,750 |
| Weighted-average common shares outstanding | 559 | 571 |
| Basic earnings per common share | $2.93 | $3.06 |
| Three Months Ended | ||
|---|---|---|
| (In millions, except per share data) | May 2, 2025 | May 3, 2024 |
| Diluted earnings per common share: | ||
| Net earnings | $1,641 | $1,755 |
| Less: Net earnings allocable to participating securities | (5) | (5) |
| Net earnings allocable to common shares, diluted | $1,636 | $1,750 |
| Weighted-average common shares outstanding | 559 | 571 |
| Dilutive effect of non-participating share-based awards | 1 | 1 |
| Weighted-average common shares, as adjusted | 560 | 572 |
| Diluted earnings per common share | $2.92 | $3.06 |
| Anti-dilutive securities excluded from diluted weighted-average common shares | 0.2 | 0.4 |
Note 11: Supplemental Disclosure
Net interest expense is comprised of the following:
| Three Months Ended | ||
|---|---|---|
| (In millions) | May 2, 2025 | May 3, 2024 |
| Long-term debt | $358 | $363 |
| Lease obligations | 5 | 6 |
| Interest income | (25) | (21) |
| Interest capitalized | (2) | (1) |
| Interest on tax uncertainties | 1 | 3 |
| Other | — | 2 |
| Interest – net | $337 | $352 |
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:
| Three Months Ended | ||
|---|---|---|
| (In millions) | May 2, 2025 | May 3, 2024 |
| Cash paid for interest, net of amount capitalized | $665 | $689 |
| Cash paid for income taxes – net | 45 | 29 |
| Non-cash investing and financing activities: | ||
| Leased assets obtained in exchange for new finance lease liabilities | $13 | $19 |
| Leased assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease liabilities 1 | 203 | 228 |
| Cash dividends declared but not paid | 645 | 629 |
1 Excludes $70 million of leases signed but not yet commenced as of May 2, 2025.
Note 12: Segment Information
The Company’s home improvement operations represent a single operating segment designed to enable customers to purchase products and services seamlessly through all channels. The Company’s chief operating decision maker (CODM) is the Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer. The CODM has the ultimate decision-making authority for resource allocation and assessing the performance of the Company. Thereby, the CODM regularly reviews consolidated net earnings as the measure of segment profit or loss, as well as significant segment expenses included in the below table, to evaluate operating performance, generate future operating plans and make strategic decisions regarding the allocation of capital. The CODM also uses these measures in monitoring plan versus actual results. The CODM does not review segment assets at a different asset level or category than those disclosed in the consolidated balance sheets.
The following presents the Company’s operating results, including significant segment expenses.
| Three Months Ended | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2, 2025 | May 3, 2024 | |||
| (In millions, except percentage data) | Amount | % Sales | Amount | % Sales |
| Net sales | $20,930 | 100.00% | $21,364 | 100.00% |
| Less: | ||||
| Cost of sales | 13,944 | 66.62 | 14,274 | 66.81 |
| Selling, general and administrative: | ||||
| Employee compensation and benefits | 2,812 | 13.44 | 2,798 | 13.10 |
| Occupancy and facility costs | 469 | 2.24 | 463 | 2.17 |
| Advertising | 199 | 0.95 | 204 | 0.96 |
| Other SG&A items1 | 566 | 2.70 | 544 | 2.54 |
| Depreciation and amortization | 446 | 2.13 | 428 | 2.00 |
| Interest – net | 337 | 1.61 | 352 | 1.65 |
| Income tax provision | 516 | 2.47 | 546 | 2.56 |
| Net earnings | $1,641 | 7.84% | $1,755 | 8.21% |
1 Other SG&A items primarily include financial services costs, technology service costs, insurance costs, impairment costs, and store environment initiative and display costs.
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