LOWES COMPANIES INC

The following table highlights our financial results:

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

Net sales in the first quarter of fiscal 2026 improved 10.3% to $23.1 billion compared to net sales of $20.9 billion in the first quarter of fiscal 2025. Comparable sales for the first quarter of fiscal 2026 increased 0.6%, consisting of an increase in comparable average ticket of 1.5%, partially offset by a decrease of 0.9% in comparable customer transactions. Net earnings in the first quarter of fiscal 2026 remained consistent with the first quarter of fiscal 2025 at $1.6 billion. Diluted earnings per common share were $2.90 in the first quarter of fiscal 2026 compared to $2.92 in the first quarter of fiscal 2025. Included in the first quarter of 2026 results are pre-tax expenses of $96 million consisting of intangible asset amortization related to the acquisitions of ADG and FBM. Excluding the impact of this item, adjusted diluted earnings per common share were $3.03 in the first quarter of 2026 (see thenon-GAAP financial measures discussion).

For the first three months of fiscal 2026, cash flows from operating activities were approximately $3.4 billion, with $521 million used for capital expenditures. Continuing to deliver on our commitment to return cash to shareholders, during the first quarter of fiscal 2026, we paid $674 million in dividends and repaid $2.4 billion of bond maturities as we continued to progress toward our deleveraging commitment.

The first quarter of fiscal 2026 continued to reflect a challenging macroeconomic environment. In addition, winter storms impacted the start of the quarter and delayed the beginning of the spring selling season. As weather improved, customers responded to our seasonal offerings, and we were encouraged by the improvement in demand.

Despite these conditions, we delivered solid first quarter results through disciplined execution and continued progress against our Total Home strategy. We continued to drive growth in Pro, Online and Home Services, supported by our loyalty program, expanded fulfillment options and ongoing investments in technology and productivity initiatives. We remain focused on disciplined execution, productivity and strategic investments that position Lowe’s for sustainable long-term growth.

Tariffs

Beginning in 2025, the United States enacted significant changes to its trade policy and imposed a series of new tariffs on most imported goods. For 2026, the tariff environment remains dynamic and subject to ongoing modification, including court rulings, changes to existing tariffs and potential for additional tariffs this year. We continue to monitor and comply with these changes and evaluate potential impacts, including possible adjustments to our merchandise assortment, pricing, and global supply chain strategies. The Company is the importer of record for certain imported products and pays tariffs directly. The Supreme Court declared on February 20, 2026 that tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) were invalid. Significant uncertainty remains as to the refund of IEEPA tariffs, including potential for appeal, timing of eligibility in future refund phases, and ultimate amounts to be received.