Lowe's Companies, Inc. (LOW)

Lowe’s topped consensus on adjusted EPS in the second fiscal quarter of 2026, based on preliminary results reported Aug. 19, with adjusted EPS of $4.40 against a $4.22 estimate, +4.3%, while revenue of $25.956 billion was in line with the $26.132 billion consensus, -0.7%. Revenue rose 8.3% to $25.956 billion from $23.959 billion a year ago, with gross margin near 33.0% and operating margin about 13.7%. Net income was $2.399 billion, up 0.0% from $2.398 billion a year ago. The Other segment, the largest, generated about $1.8 billion in net sales, while Canada contributed roughly $68 million. Operating cash flow came to about $3.7 billion, Lowe’s repurchased roughly $3.0 million of stock and paid about $672 million in dividends. Consensus for the next period calls for EPS of $3.12 on revenue of $22.736 billion.