Lowe's Q3 sales rise to $20.8 billion; diluted EPS falls to $2.88
Lowe's reported third-quarter 2025 sales of $20.8 billion, up from $20.2 billion a year earlier, but diluted EPS fell to $2.88 from $2.99. Adjusted diluted EPS rose 5.9% to $3.06 after excluding $129 million in acquisition-related expenses. The company raised its full-year sales outlook to $86.0 billion but lowered its comparable sales and adjusted operating margin outlook, so the update is mixed for shareholders.
Key points
- Net earnings were $1.6 billion ($1,616 million) versus $1.7 billion ($1,695 million) in the prior-year quarter.
- Comparable sales rose 0.4%, with online sales up 11.4%.
- Full-year comparable sales are now expected to be flat, previously flat to up 1%; adjusted operating margin is now 12.1%, previously 12.2% to 12.3%.
- Full-year adjusted diluted EPS is now approximately $12.25, previously $12.20 to $12.45.
The filing
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