Lowe`s Cos. Profit Margin

Lowe`s Cos. (LOW) currently reports 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%. Use the charts on this page to explore Lowe`s Cos.'s profit margin history and peer comparisons.

Lowe`s Cos.'s profit margin decreased from 8.21% to 7.51% — a 8.6% year-over-year decrease (period ending April 2026). Watching multi-year history on the chart below helps separate one-off swings from a lasting trend.

Lowe`s Cos.'s profit margin of 7.51% is lower than the Consumer Discretionary sector average of 9.43%. That is roughly 20.4% below the sector mean. A reading lower peers can reflect different growth expectations, capital structure, or profitability — so it is worth checking the peer comparison chart before drawing conclusions.

There is no universal 'good' profit margin, but Lowe`s Cos.'s current 7.51% should be judged against Consumer Discretionary norms (sector average: 9.43%) and against LOW's own history. Strong, stable readings often indicate durable competitive advantage; volatile or declining ones deserve a closer look at margins and capital efficiency.

Start with the current profit margin of 7.51%, then check the historical chart for trend and the peer comparison chart for relative positioning. The Consumer Discretionary average is 9.43%. From there, open related valuation or income-statement pages for Lowe`s Cos., and consider following LOW for alerts when major investors trade the stock.