US-based home improvement retailer Lowe’s Companies has completed its acquisition of Foundation Building Materials (FBM), a distributor of building materials and construction products in the US and Canada. The $8.8bn deal was announced in August 2025. The acquisition will extend Lowe's services to professional customers, including an expanded product range, changes to fulfilment processes, and enhanced digital and trade credit systems. The deal will also increase Lowe’s presence in regions including Cal ...

If you drive through most cities in North America, you’ll likely pass by a Home Depot. Home Depot is the world’s largest home improvement retailer, with more than 2,300 stores. Over the past 10 years, Home Depot has grown steadily, increasing its profits, and its stock has risen accordingly. Find Out: Self-Made Millionaires Suggest 5 Stocks You Should Never Sell Read Next: The 5 Car Brands Named the Least Reliable of 2025 Let’s look at where your money would stand if you had bought 10 shares of Home Depot ...

Core Insights - Lowe's is facing challenges in attracting customers due to inflation, tariffs, and an uncertain housing market, despite a slight increase in sales during the second quarter [1] - Customer visits to Lowe's same-store locations decreased by 3.9% year-over-year, indicating a concerning trend in customer behavior [2] - The U.S. housing market challenges and higher labor costs have led professional contractors to focus on smaller projects rather than large home improvements [2][3] Financial Performance - Comparable sales increased by 1.1% year-over-year, while the average customer spending per purchase rose by 2.9%, but comparable transactions declined by 1.8% [7] - Existing-home sales dropped by 0.2% month-over-month in August, with the median existing-home sales price increasing to $422,600, a 2% year-over-year increase [3] Strategic Moves - Lowe's completed an $8.8 billion acquisition of Foundation Building Materials to enhance its offerings to professional customers [5][6] - This acquisition is part of Lowe's strategy to accelerate sales and serve a $250 billion total addressable market [7] - The company previously acquired Artisan Design Group for about $1.3 billion, further expanding its pro offerings [8] Industry Context - Lowe's acquisition strategy mirrors that of Home Depot, which has also increased its Pro offerings in response to similar customer behavior trends [9] - Home Depot recently closed a $5.5 billion acquisition of GMS, enhancing its position in the building materials distribution market [10][11]

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This story was originally published on Retail Dive. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily Retail Dive newsletter. Lowe’s has closed on its deal to acquire Foundation Building Materials. The acquisition was announced in late August, and the company at the time said it was valued at about $8.8 billion. Foundation Building Materials helps bolster Lowe’s offering for its professional customers. The company has 370 locations across the U.S. and Canada and is a distributor of products l ...

The Home Depot, Inc. (NYSE:HD) is included among the 12 Most Promising Dividend Stocks According to Wall Street Analysts. The Home Depot’s (HD) Steady Cash Flows Keep it on the List of Promising Dividend Stocks to Watch Photo by Vitaly Taranov on Unsplash The Home Depot, Inc. (NYSE:HD) is an American multinational home improvement retailer that sells tools, construction products, appliances, and other related products. The company typically reports its highest sa‌les durin‍g the summer⁠, when‍ home impr ...

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, /PRNewswire/ -- Lowe's Companies, Inc. ("Lowe's" or the "Company") (NYSE: LOW) today announced that the Company has completed its previously announced acquisition of Foundation Building Materials ("FBM"), an industry-leading building materials and construction products distribution company with over 370 locations across the United States and Canada. The acquisition of FBM is expected to enhance Lowe's offering to Pro customers through an expanded product assortment, faster fulfillment, improved digital to ...