Lowe's Companies (LOW) News Today

Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) shares have climbed today as investors reacted positively to better-than-expected second-quarter results, a raised full-year outlook, and a major acquisition that deepens the company’s professional (“Pro”) business.

• Positive Sentiment: Same-store sales returned to growth in Q2, and management raised its full-year 2025 guidance. Lowe's stock rises after same-store sales return to growth, company raises 2025 forecast
• Positive Sentiment: Beating consensus estimates on quarterly EPS, Lowe’s reported diluted EPS of $4.27 vs. $4.17 a year ago and saw comparable-store sales increase 1.1%. LOWE'S REPORTS SECOND QUARTER 2025 SALES AND EARNINGS RESULTS
• Positive Sentiment: Announced an $8.8 billion acquisition of Foundation Building Materials to expand its Pro customer base and product offerings. Lowe's beats on quarterly earnings, buys home pros business for $8.8 billion
• Positive Sentiment: Stifel Nicolaus raised its price target on LOW to $265, reflecting growing confidence in the stock’s upside. Lowe's Companies (NYSE:LOW) Given New $265.00 Price Target at Stifel Nicolaus
• Positive Sentiment: Home Depot’s better-than-feared results and steady comps bolstered sector sentiment, providing a tailwind for Lowe’s shares. What Home Depot's Earnings Mean for Lowe's
• Neutral Sentiment: Official filings confirm the definitive agreement to acquire Foundation Building Materials for $8.8 billion, subject to customary approvals. Foundation Building Materials, Building Products Distribution Company Owned By American Securities and CD&R, To Be Sold To Lowe's In $8.8 Billion Transaction
• Neutral Sentiment: Reuters covers the strategic rationale behind the $8.8 billion FBM purchase and its impact on Lowe’s Pro penetration. Lowe's to buy Foundation Building Materials for $8.8 billion
• Neutral Sentiment: U.S. stock futures dipped ahead of earnings, but Lowe’s was singled out as an earnings event to watch. Stock Market Today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq Futures Tumble—Target, Lowe's, TJX Companies Earnings In Focus
• Neutral Sentiment: Top Wall Street forecasters adjusted their Lowe’s EPS and same-store sales models ahead of the Q2 release. Top Wall Street Forecasters Revamp Lowe's Expectations Ahead Of Q2 Earnings
• Neutral Sentiment: Lowe’s stock traded higher Tuesday in sympathy with peers after Home Depot’s results. What's Going On With Lowe's Stock Tuesday?
• Neutral Sentiment: Construction industry groups launched initiatives to boost the skilled trades workforce, a long-term positive for home-improvement demand. US companies collaborate to grow skilled trades workforce

Looking ahead, investors will focus on integration progress for Foundation Building Materials and execution of the raised guidance as drivers for Lowe’s continued momentum.