Lowe's Q4 sales rise to $20.6 billion; diluted EPS falls to $1.78 from $1.99
Lowe's reported fourth quarter 2025 results on February 25, 2026, with total sales up to $20.6 billion from $18.6 billion and comparable sales up 1.3%. GAAP diluted EPS fell to $1.78 from $1.99, while adjusted diluted EPS, a non-GAAP measure, rose 2.6% to $1.98 after excluding $149 million in pre-tax acquisition-related expenses. The company also introduced fiscal 2026 guidance, with diluted EPS of $11.75 to $12.25 and adjusted diluted EPS of $12.25 to $12.75, and the filing does not compare that guidance with earlier outlooks.
Key points
- Diluted EPS was $1.78 versus $1.99 a year earlier; adjusted diluted EPS was $1.98, up 2.6% from $1.93.
- Total sales were $20.6 billion versus $18.6 billion; comparable sales rose 1.3%.
- Fiscal 2026 outlook: total sales of $92.0 to $94.0 billion and diluted EPS of $11.75 to $12.25.
- Fourth quarter included $149 million in pre-tax expenses tied to the Foundation Building Materials and Artisan Design Group acquisitions.
The filing
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