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Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) is a major home improvement retailer serving DIY customers and professional contractors across North America. The company’s scale is easiest to track through public filings and earnings releases: net sales, net earnings, cash flow, store count, and employee count.
Answer box: In the fiscal year ended January 30, 2026, Lowe’s reported $86.286 billion in net sales and $6.654 billion in net earnings. As of Jan. 30, 2026, Lowe’s operated 1,759 stores (about 196 million square feet of selling space). Lowe’s also reported $9.864 billion in operating cash flow for the year and cited approximately 300,000 associates and about 16 million customer transactions per week.
Key metrics table (latest available)
All figures below are company-reported. Fiscal years are labeled by their fiscal year-end date.
| Metric | FY ended Jan 30, 2026 | FY ended Jan 31, 2025 | FY ended Feb 2, 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net sales | $86.286B | $83.674B | $86.377B |
| Net earnings | $6.654B | $6.957B | (see 10-year table) |
| Diluted EPS | $11.85 | $12.23 | $13.20 |
| Operating cash flow | $9.864B | $9.625B | — |
| Capital expenditures | $2.213B | $1.927B | — |
| Stores | 1,759 | 1,748 | 1,746 |
Sources: Lowe’s FY2025 results press release PDF (FY ended Jan. 30, 2026), and Lowe’s 10-year financial information PDF for prior-year store/sales/EPS context.
Fast facts
- Weekly customer activity: Lowe’s cited about 16 million customer transactions per week (company fact section in the FY2025 results release).
- Employees: Lowe’s cited approximately 300,000 associates in the FY2025 results release, while its 10-year table shows 270K employees for the fiscal year ended Jan. 31, 2025.
- Sales per selling square foot (derived): Using FY2025 net sales of $86.286B and ~196M selling sq. ft., Lowe’s generated roughly $440 per selling sq. ft. in the fiscal year ended Jan. 30, 2026.
FAQ
How much revenue does Lowe’s make per year?
Lowe’s reported $86.286 billion in net sales for the fiscal year ended January 30, 2026.
How many stores does Lowe’s have?
As of January 30, 2026, Lowe’s operated 1,759 stores.
How many employees work at Lowe’s?
Lowe’s cited approximately 300,000 associates in its FY2025 results release, and its 10-year table shows 270,000 employees for the fiscal year ended Jan. 31, 2025. These figures can differ based on how the company summarizes workforce (for example, including part-time/seasonal roles).
How profitable is Lowe’s?
Lowe’s reported $6.654 billion in net earnings for the fiscal year ended January 30, 2026.
How much cash does Lowe’s generate?
Lowe’s reported $9.864 billion in net cash provided by operating activities for the fiscal year ended January 30, 2026.
