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Lowe's (LOW) Q2 2027 Earnings Call Transcript

Lowe's (LOW) reported Q2 2027 revenue of $26 billion, up 8.3% YoY, with adjusted EPS of $4.40. Comparable sales rose 0.2%, driven by Pro, Online, and Home Services, offset by DIY spending pressure. Online sales grew 15.7%. Adjusted operating margin decreased 62 bps to 14%. Inventory increased $1.4 billion. Free cash flow was $3.1 billion. Full-year sales guidance was updated to $92 billion, with adjusted EPS guidance lowered to $12.25. Management cited elevated fuel and transportation costs and

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Published Aug 26, 2026, 4:30 PM UTC
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

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01

Why it matters

The earnings beat and updated guidance are likely to move the stock in the short term, with dividend yield supporting the downside.

02

Market read

Material earnings release for a large U.S. retailer with updated guidance and dividend information.

03

What to watch

Fuel cost pressures and housing market softness could linger, affecting future quarters.

Relevance 9/10Novelty 9/10Timing: post‑earnings release

Background

Lowe's Q2 2026 earnings call provides the latest financial performance and FY2026 outlook.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

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Context

Q2 2026 earnings released with revenue $26B, EPS $4.40 and updated FY2026 guidance.

Expected impact

Potential short‑term pullback on guidance downgrade, but support from dividend and cash flow may limit downside.

Evidence & confidence

Large‑cap earnings with fresh numbers and guidance change are material; market will price in both beat and guidance shift.

Market effects

Sector

Home improvement sector may see pressure as DIY spend softens, while Pro segment growth supports peers.

Regional

U.S. retail investors may adjust exposure to home‑improvement stocks.

Global

Limited to U.S. consumer discretionary market.

Counterpoint

What could challenge this read

Guidance downgrade could be over‑reacted to; strong cash flow and dividend may sustain price.

Key entities

  • Executive
    Marvin Ellison

    CEO of Lowe's, presented earnings.

  • Executive
    Brandon Sink

    CFO, discussed financial metrics and guidance.

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