Lowe`s Cos. Profit Margin

Lowe`s Cos. posts a profit margin of 7.51% as of April 2026. That compares with 8.21% in the prior-year period — down 8.6% year over year. That is below the Consumer Discretionary sector average of 9.43%. Comparing that reading with peers and prior periods is usually more useful than looking at the number in isolation.

In the prior comparable period, Lowe`s Cos.'s profit margin was 8.21%. The latest reading is 7.51% — a 8.6% year-over-year decrease (period ending April 2026). Use the history and growth charts on this page for a longer lookback.

For Consumer Discretionary stocks, a profit margin near 9.43% is typical. Lowe`s Cos.'s 7.51% is lower that level. That is roughly 20.4% below the sector mean. Whether that is a warning or an opportunity depends on growth outlook and other fundamentals shown elsewhere on Stockcircle.

Lowe`s Cos.'s profit margin moves when the underlying profit, equity, or asset base changes. Cost cuts, pricing power, buybacks, write-downs, and cyclical swings can all shift the percentage. The latest reading is 7.51% as of April 2026; use YoY and peer views to separate noise from signal.

Context for LOW's profit margin usually means three checks: (1) trend versus prior periods, (2) level versus peers (average 9.43%), and (3) consistency with growth and profitability. This page covers the first two; Lowe`s Cos.'s other metric pages and overview cover the third.