Lowe's beats quarterly sales estimates behind strong demand from professional builders
Lowe's reported a 1.3% rise in same-store sales for the fourth quarter. Strong demand from professional builders helped offset a slowdown in DIY spending.
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Lowe's Companies, Inc. reported on Wednesday that its fourth-quarter same-store sales increased by 1.3 percent, topping the average analyst estimate of 0.4 percent. The results for the quarter ended January 30, 2026, represent a positive variance against Wall Street expectations and impact the company's reported quarterly performance.
