Lowe’s Companies reports $2.4bn net earnings in Q2 2025, with $24bn in total sales. Diluted EPS rose to $4.27, up from $4.17 in Q2 2024. Comparable sales increased by 1.1%.

Lowe’s anticipates 2025 total sales between $84.5bn and $85.5bn, operational margin of 12.1% to 12.2%, and diluted EPS between $12.10 and $12.35.

Lowe’s to acquire Foundation Building Materials for $8.8bn, enhancing Pro offerings with expanded capabilities, faster fulfilment, and improved digital tools. The acquisition aims to strengthen the company’s position in the Pro market.

The acquisition of Foundation Building Materials is expected to close in Q4 2025, subject to regulatory approval. The transaction is projected to be accretive to adjusted diluted EPS in the first full year post-close.

Read more at Yahoo Finance: Lowe’s raises 2025 outlook and boosts Pro offering with $8.8bn deal