Valuation check: LOW's profit margin is 7.34%, below the Consumer Discretionary sector average of 10.14%.
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As of the most recent data (July 2026), LOW shows a profit margin of 7.34%. That compares with 8.2% in the prior-year period — down 10.5% year over year. That is below the Consumer Discretionary sector average of 10.14%. Scroll down for historical charts and peer comparison views.
Compared with the year-ago period, LOW's profit margin is now 7.34% (was 8.2%) — a 10.5% year-over-year decrease. Pairing that YoY change with peer averages gives a clearer picture of whether Lowe`s Cos. is outperforming or lagging.
The Consumer Discretionary sector average profit margin is about 10.14%. Lowe`s Cos. is at 7.34%, which is lower that average. That is roughly 27.6% below the sector mean. Use the comparison chart on this page to see how LOW stacks up against individual peers as well.
That compares with 8.2% in the prior-year period — down 10.5% year over year. Improvement over multiple periods is generally more meaningful than a single strong quarter. Compare Lowe`s Cos. with peers to see if the move is company-specific or sector-wide.
Besides this profit margin page, Stockcircle has Lowe`s Cos.'s full stock overview, other financial metrics, insider and congress trade tabs, and tools to follow the stock. Together they help you connect profit margin (currently 7.34%) with ownership activity and broader fundamentals.