NYSE$LOW
Lowe's Companies Inc · Q3 2021 earnings
Q3 2021 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
Reported sales and earnings results with consolidated comparable sales increased 2.2% and U.S. comparable sales increased 2.6%.
Lowe's Companies, Inc. reported net earnings of $1.9 billion and diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $2.73 for the quarter ended October 29, 2021. Total sales for the third quarter were $22.9 billion compared to $22.3 billion in the third quarter of 2020, and comparable sales increased 2.2%.
- Consolidated Comparable Sales Increased 2.2%; U.S. Comparable Sales Increased 2.6%
- U.S. Comparable Sales Increase on a Two-Year Basis of 33.7%
- Third Quarter Diluted EPS of $2.73
- Raises Fiscal 2021 Financial Outlook
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Lowe's · Revenue · Quarterly
$22.9B
Forward guidance
The Company delivered very strong financial results through the first three quarters of 2021, with sales momentum continuing into November. While the business environment remains uncertain, the Company is once again raising its outlook for the operating results of Full Year Fiscal 2021.
Tailwinds
- Revenue of approximately $95 billion, representing approximately 33% comparable sales growth on a two-year basis.
- Gross margin rate up slightly, compared to prior year.
- Operating income as a percentage of sales (operating margin) of 12.4%.
- Total share repurchases of approximately $12 billion.
- Company expects capital expenditures of up to $2 billion.
Historical earnings impact
How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.
Avg. return before/after earnings
Based on 19 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q3 2021
+0.4%
Avg return
Earnings day
+1.5%
Avg return
5 days after
+1.7%
Avg return
30 days after
53%
35 / 66 earnings
Positive
+16.5%
Q4 2019
Best reaction
-6.5%
Q1 2013
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | -0.5% | -1.8% | +1.3% | |
| Q4 2025 | -3.8% | -7.7% | -17.3% | |
| Q3 2025 | +3.4% | +4.2% | +9.5% | |
| Q2 2025 | +0.3% | +1.0% | +3.4% | |
| Q1 2025 | -1.6% | -4.4% | -8.0% | |
| Q4 2024 | +1.9% | +1.6% | -5.8% | |
| Q3 2024 | -3.2% | -2.6% | -10.0% | |
| Q3 2023 | +0.2% | +3.0% | +4.2% | |
| Q2 2024 | -0.3% | +2.8% | +7.3% | |
| Q1 2024 | -3.5% | -6.1% | -0.7% | |
| Q1 2023 | -1.5% | +0.5% | -6.7% | |
| Q4 2023 | +2.7% | +1.6% | +14.1% | |
| Q2 2023 | +4.4% | +2.5% | -3.2% | |
| Q4 2022 | +0.4% | +5.5% | +6.0% | |
| Q3 2022 | -0.2% | +0.7% | -1.3% | |
| Q2 2022 | +1.1% | -1.9% | -10.4% | |
| Q1 2022 | -3.2% | -4.0% | -11.1% | |
| Q4 2021 | -3.1% | -9.7% | -11.4% | |
| Q3 2021 | +1.1% | +3.1% | +1.4% | |
| Q2 2021 | +11.2% | +13.1% | +14.7% | |
| Q1 2021 | +0.3% | -1.1% | -3.0% | |
| Q4 2020 | +0.5% | +6.8% | +13.6% | |
| Q3 2020 | -6.4% | -3.9% | +2.1% | |
| Q2 2020 | +0.4% | +4.9% | +1.4% | |
| Q1 2020 | +3.2% | +4.6% | +14.5% | |
| Q4 2019 | +16.5% | +31.1% | +43.1% | |
| Q3 2019 | +0.9% | +2.9% | +4.4% | |
| Q2 2019 | -0.2% | +2.2% | -5.2% | |
| Q1 2019 | +3.8% | +3.7% | +10.6% | |
| Q4 2018 | +2.8% | +5.6% | +2.9% | |
| Q3 2018 | -1.0% | -0.9% | +3.9% | |
| Q2 2018 | -0.3% | +0.8% | +1.9% | |
| Q1 2018 | +0.9% | +2.7% | -2.1% | |
| Q4 2017 | -2.6% | +0.6% | -4.3% | |
| Q3 2017 | -6.4% | -2.8% | +5.3% | |
| Q2 2017 | +3.8% | +5.2% | +10.2% | |
| Q1 2017 | -2.1% | -1.0% | -3.6% | |
| Q4 2016 | -0.5% | +0.1% | +4.1% | |
| Q3 2016 | -0.9% | +1.6% | +0.2% | |
| Q2 2016 | -0.6% | -1.3% | -5.5% | |
| Q1 2016 | -0.1% | -0.4% | -1.5% | |
| Q4 2015 | +1.4% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | -2.6% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | -0.2% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | +0.7% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | -0.5% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | +1.8% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | +0.8% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | +0.3% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | +1.0% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | +0.1% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | +0.3% | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | -6.5% | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | +0.9% | — | — | |
| Q3 2012 | -2.3% | — | — | |
| Q2 2012 | -1.3% | — | — | |
| Q1 2012 | +4.8% | — | — | |
| Q4 2011 | -1.0% | — | — | |
| Q3 2011 | +1.2% | — | — | |
| Q2 2011 | -2.7% | — | — | |
| Q1 2011 | -2.2% | — | — | |
| Q4 2010 | +0.9% | — | — | |
| Q3 2010 | +9.8% | — | — | |
| Q2 2010 | +3.8% | — | — | |
| Q1 2010 | +0.6% | — | — | |
| Q4 2009 | -0.3% | — | — |
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