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Lowe's

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Retail · Mooresville, North Carolina · Est. 1921
RetailHome ImprovementConsumerE-Commerce↗ Website
$125.5B
Valuation
$82.7B
Revenue
270k+
Employees
1921
Founded

Lowe's Companies, Inc. is an American retail chain specializing in home improvement products and services, headquartered in Mooresville, North Carolina, with over 1,700 stores across the United States. Lowe's serves homeowners, renters, and professional contractors through its stores and digital channels, offering building materials, appliances, tools, flooring, and home décor.

Recent Press
5 items
Press Release·2026-02-25
Lowe's Issues Fiscal 2026 Guidance of $92–$94 Billion in Sales
Lowe's guided fiscal 2026 sales of $92–$94 billion with flat-to-2% comp growth, adjusted operating margin of 11.6–11.8%, and ~$2.5 billion in capital expenditures, targeting $1 billion in incremental productivity savings.
Press Release·2026-02-25
Lowe's Reports Fiscal 2025 Sales of $86.3 Billion with 1.3% Q4 Comparable Sales Growth
Lowe's full-year 2025 sales reached $86.3 billion with adjusted diluted EPS of $12.28, and Q4 comparable sales rose 1.3% driven by Pro, online, and home services growth.
Press Release·2025-11-19
Lowe's Delivers Pro Customer Growth and Online Sales Momentum Through 2025
Lowe's Total Home strategy drove consistent growth in its Pro segment and e-commerce channel throughout 2025, with Q3 2025 results beating EPS forecasts and continued acceleration in home services sales.
Acquisition·2025-10-15
Lowe's Acquires Foundation Building Materials, Expects $1.3 Billion in Q4 Contribution
Lowe's completed the acquisition of Foundation Building Materials in October 2025, with FBM contributing approximately $1.3 billion in sales in Q4 alone, expanding Lowe's professional contractor distribution network.
Acquisition·2025-08-01
Lowe's Acquires Artisan Design Group to Expand Home Improvement Services
Lowe's acquired Artisan Design Group in fiscal 2025, incurring $149 million in transaction costs and intangible amortization, as part of its Total Home strategy targeting Pro and DIY customers.
Company History
8 milestones
Marvin Ellison joined as President and CEO, launching a comprehensive Total Home Strategy focused on the Pro contractor customer, omnichannel integration, and supply chain modernization.

Lowe's Organization Structure & Team

Org Chart
270,000 employees · Click a leader to explore their team
227,400 across 12 departments
Chief Executive Officer
Marvin Ellison
Brandon Sink — Departments
· 227400 people across 12 depts

Lowe's Financials, Revenue & Market Share

Annual Revenue
$82.7B
-1% vs prior year
YoY Growth
-1%
From $89.6B to $82.7B
Revenue / Employee
$310K
Annual revenue per full-time employee
Revenue Growth
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
$89.6B
$96.3B
$97.1B
$86.4B
$83.7B
$82.7B
Market Share
U.S. Home Improvement Retail
33%
share
Lowe's
33%
Home Depot
45%
Menards
8%
Amazon Home
6%
Others
8%
$900B
TAM
$180B
SAM
$83.7B
SOM
Revenue Streams
Home Improvement Products70%
Tools & Hardware15%
Installation Services10%
Pro & Digital Services5%
Business Units
U.S. Home Improvement92%
Operates 1,700+ stores across the United States serving DIY homeowners and professional contractors with $77B in U.S. revenue.
Canada Home Improvement5%
Manages the Canadian retail operations under Lowe's Canada and RONA banners with approximately 280 corporate and dealer-owned stores.
E-Commerce & Installation3%
Manages Lowes.com, B2B Pro platform, and home installation services as part of its Total Home strategy to grow omnichannel revenue.

Lowe's Internal Tools & Processes

Internal Tools
12 departments
Data & Analytics480 people · 3 roles
Standards & Certifications
10 standards
Compliance frameworks, security audits, and quality certifications this company maintains.
Security
PCI DSS Level 1
Certified
Lowe's maintains PCI DSS Level 1 certification for its in-store, online, and Pro payment processing infrastructure, protecting credit, debit, and commercial payment card data across all retail and contractor transactions.
Security
SOC 2 Type II
Certified
Lowe's e-commerce platform and supply chain management systems undergo SOC 2 Type II audits, ensuring the security and availability of supplier portals, vendor data, and Lowes.com customer information.
Environmental
ISO 14001
Certified
Lowe's holds ISO 14001 environmental management certification at distribution centers and import logistics operations, managing packaging waste, energy consumption, and chemical handling in its supply chain.
Environmental
GRI Standards
Compliant
Lowe's publishes an annual ESG Report aligned with GRI Standards, disclosing carbon emissions, water use, packaging reduction, and responsible sourcing data across its U.S. and Canadian operations.
Safety
OSHA VPP
Certified
Lowe's distribution centers participate in OSHA's Voluntary Protection Programs, implementing comprehensive safety management systems for associates handling heavy building materials, lumber, and power tools.
Accessibility
ADA
Compliant
Lowe's stores are designed to ADA accessibility standards with wide aisles, accessible checkout lanes, and assistive technology, while Lowes.com meets WCAG guidelines for customers with disabilities.
Privacy
CCPA
Compliant
Lowe's complies with CCPA, providing California customers with rights to access and delete personal data collected through MyLowe's rewards, the Lowe's app, and Lowes.com purchase history.
Safety
ANSI A117.1
Compliant
Lowe's store design and installation services comply with ANSI A117.1 accessibility standards for commercial facilities, ensuring building products sold and installed meet accessibility requirements for residential and commercial projects.
Quality
ISO 9001
Certified
Lowes applies ISO 9001 quality management practices across its private-label product lines and supply chain operations, ensuring consistent quality standards for the home improvement products sold across its 1,700+ stores.
Privacy
GDPR
Compliant
Lowes complies with GDPR for data collected from customers in EU markets and through its international supplier relationships, implementing data minimization and consent management practices across its digital and in-store platforms.

Lowe's Interview Preparation

Interview Prep
Role-specific interview questions and keywords. Select a department, then click any role to prepare.
Data & Analytics· 3 roles

Lowe's Products & Competitors

Product Suite
8 products · select one to explore
Retail
Platform
Lowe's for Pros
Built for the Pros Who Build

Lowe's for Pros is a dedicated program for professional contractors, tradespeople, and commercial buyers offering volume pricing, dedicated checkout lanes, a Pro desk with project specialists, and the LowesForPros.com platform for quote management, purchase history, and multi-location purchasing. The program serves over 1 million Pro customers and generates approximately 25% of Lowe's total revenue through higher average transaction values and repeat purchasing.

Use Cases
Creating a project quote for a multi-unit residential renovation using Lowe's for Pros quote management tools to track materials and manage delivery schedulingSetting up a Lowe's for Pros business account to access volume pricing on lumber, fasteners, and HVAC materials with consolidated billing across multiple job sitesUsing the Pro desk at a Lowe's store to place a special order for commercial-grade electrical panels and schedule delivery directly to a job site
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Key Customers
GC
General Contractors
ELEC
Electricians
PLB
Plumbers
Competitive Intelligence
VSHome Depot Pro Xtra
THEM

Home Depot's Pro Xtra is a loyalty and purchasing program for professional contractors offering volume pricing, paint rewards, purchase tracking, and dedicated Pro service desks, serving over 1 million active Pro members across Home Depot's 2,300 U.S. locations.

EDGE

Lowe's for Pros offers a dedicated Pro checkout experience and direct job site delivery coordination that reduces time on-site versus Home Depot's broader consumer-focused store layout

VSFastenal
THEM

Fastenal is an industrial supply distributor operating over 3,000 locations and offering on-site vending machines, managed inventory programs, and e-procurement integration for MRO, fasteners, and safety products to construction and manufacturing customers.

EDGE

Lowe's for Pros provides one-stop access to full building materials, appliances, and tools under one roof versus Fastenal's fastener and MRO specialty focus

VSFerguson Enterprises
THEM

Ferguson is a leading distributor of plumbing, HVAC, waterworks, and fire protection products serving professional tradespeople and commercial contractors through over 1,500 U.S. branches, showrooms, and digital ordering channels.

EDGE

Lowe's for Pros' nationwide store network and same-day pick-up capability offer broader geographic access than Ferguson's trade-specialty branch model for general contractors needing diverse materials

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