Lowe’s Q4 net earnings fall despite higher sales

Lowe’s reported lower fourth-quarter net earnings and diluted earnings per share (EPS), despite year-on-year (YoY) gains in sales and comparable growth. Net earnings declined to $999m from $1.12bn for the quarter ended 30 January 2026. The US home improvement retailer posted diluted EPS of $1.78, down from $1.99 in the same quarter the year before. Quarterly sales rose to $20.58bn from $18.55bn while comparable sales increased 1.3%, supported by growth in Pro, online and home services categories and st ...