LOWES COMPANIES INC

Lowe's Companies, Inc. is the world's second largest home improvement retailer. As of January 30, 2026, Lowe's operated 1,759 home improvement stores and outlets in the United States, encompassing approximately 196 million square feet of retail selling space. Additionally, Lowe's operated over 540 branch locations in the United States and Canada, which include its current year acquisitions of Foundation Building Materials (FBM) and Artisan Design Group (ADG). The company was founded in 1921 with its first hardware store in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina, incorporated in North Carolina in 1952, and has been publicly held since 1961. Its common stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol "LOW". Lowe's operates as an omnichannel retailer, focusing on assisting customers with their home-related needs. In fiscal 2025, the company continued to implement its Total Home strategy, introduced in fiscal 2020, by concentrating on serving the professional customer (Pro customer), accelerating its online business, expanding installation services, improving localization efforts, and elevating its product assortment. In December 2024, this strategy was updated to align with key drivers of home improvement demand, aiming to provide customers with more value and exceptional service for their home improvement needs.