Lowe`s Cos. Profit Margin

Lowe`s Cos.'s profit margin stands at 7.34% as of July 2026. 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 10.31%. Stockcircle updates this page with the newest filings so you can track how the metric evolves quarter by quarter.

Lowe`s Cos. reported 7.34% in profit margin versus 8.2% a year earlier — a 10.5% year-over-year decrease. The historical chart on this page makes it easier to see whether that move is part of a longer pattern.

Lowe`s Cos. sits lower the Consumer Discretionary benchmark (10.31%) with a profit margin of 7.34%. That is roughly 28.8% below the sector mean. Peer context matters because what looks expensive or cheap in absolute terms can be normal for the sector.

A profit margin of 7.34% for Lowe`s Cos. means each unit of related capital or sales is generating that return rate. Higher is usually better for profitability metrics, but extremely high figures can reflect one-time items or thin equity bases. Review several years of data on this page before extrapolating.

The history chart shows how Lowe`s Cos.'s profit margin evolved across reporting periods, while the comparison chart places LOW next to similar companies. Use both: a rising metric that still lags peers tells a different story than a rising metric that already leads the group. Growth charts, when available, highlight acceleration or slowdown.