LOWES COMPANIES INC

The following table highlights our financial results:

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

Net sales in the third quarter of fiscal 2025 improved 3.2% to $20.8 billion compared to net sales of $20.2 billion in the third quarter of fiscal 2024. Comparable sales for the third quarter of fiscal 2025 increased 0.4%, consisting of an increase in comparable average ticket of 3.4%, partially offset by a decrease of 3.0% in comparable customer transactions. Net earnings in the third quarter of fiscal 2025 were $1.6 billion, compared to net earnings of $1.7 billion in the third quarter of fiscal 2024. Diluted earnings per common share were $2.88 in the third quarter of fiscal 2025 compared to $2.99 in the third quarter of fiscal 2024. Included in the third quarter of 2025 results were pre-tax expenses of $129 million consisting of transaction costs and intangible asset amortization related to the acquisitions of Artisan Design Group (ADG) and Foundation Building Materials (FBM). Excluding the impact of these items, adjusted diluted earnings per common share was $3.06 in the third quarter of 2025 (see thenon-GAAP financial measures discussion).

For the first nine months of fiscal 2025, cash flows from operating activities were approximately $8.3 billion, with $1.6 billion used for capital expenditures. During the three months ended October 31, 2025, we closed on the acquisition of FBM for $8.8 billion. In addition, we paid $673 million in dividends, continuing to deliver on our commitment to return cash to shareholders.

During the third quarter, we saw strength across all five key initiatives of our 2025 Total Home strategy. Our continued Pro growth is driven by our focus on enhancing the products and services offerings to the Pro customers. In addition, we delivered double-digit online sales growth through increased traffic and continued strong conversion rates. We are also leveraging our loyalty ecosystem to gain deeper customer insights which enable tailored, value-enhancing offers through data-driven marketing. Home services also delivered double-digit growth driven in-part by our technology enabled solutions which have enhanced the experience of our customers, installers, and associates by accelerating the process from inquiry to completed installation through intuitive scheduling, quoting, and payment solutions. Lastly, we continued to focus on increasing space productivity to drive incremental sales opportunities. We expanded our rural format as well as our workwear and pet assortments to additional locations, while also making progress on our SKU rationalization efforts.

The acquisitions of ADG and FBM will create a comprehensive interior solution for our home builders by expanding our product portfolio and strengthening our fulfillment capabilities.

Overall, we were encouraged to see modest improvement in DIY customer engagement in the third quarter as we continued to navigate an uncertain macro environment. Affordability and uncertainty in the broader economy continue to weigh on consumer confidence in the near term. Looking ahead we expect lower interest rates will help drive demand for the Company’s products and services. The combination of strong fundamentals, substantial home equity, and the potential for lower interest rates in the future, gives us confidence in the long-term health of the home improvement industry, and we remain confident that continued execution of our Total Home strategy will position us to capitalize on the expected recovery in housing and home improvement.

Tariffs

During the year, the United States has enacted significant changes to its trade policy and imposed tariffs on imported goods from a number of countries. The Company has been, and continues to, monitor these trade policies and their ongoing impacts on the cost of our inventory. We will also continue to evaluate adjustments to our merchandise assortment, pricing, and global supply chain strategies, including continued country of origin diversification, as potential mitigating actions.