Lowe's Companies, Inc. (LOW) Gross Margin: 33.80%
Is Lowe's Companies, Inc.’s gross margin high or low?
Lowe's Companies, Inc.'s gross margin of 33.80% is in line with its 5-year average of 31.76%, near the high end of its 5-year range (31.25%–33.48%).
The gross margin for Lowe's Companies, Inc. (LOW) is 33.80% as of Wednesday, June 10, 2026. It is above its 12-month average by 4.43% (32.36%).
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LOW Gross Margin Metrics
GROSS MARGIN
33.80%
GROSS MARGIN AVG TTM
32.36%
GROSS MARGIN AVG 3Y
31.89%
GROSS MARGIN AVG 5Y
31.76%
GROSS MARGIN AVG 10Y
31.44%
GROSS MARGIN AVG 15Y
31.54%
GROSS MARGIN AVG 20Y
31.57%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+4.43%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+6.00%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+6.42%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+7.49%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+7.16%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+7.07%
LOW Competitors' Gross Margin
| NAME | MARKET CAP | GROSS MARGIN | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lowe's Companies, Inc. (LOW) | — | 33.80% | 32.36% | 31.89% | 31.76% |
| Booking Holdings Inc. (BKNG) | $124.69B | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% |
| Starbucks Corporation (SBUX) | $112.74B | 20.36% | 25.49% | 26.08% | 25.78% |
| Marriott International, Inc. (MAR) | $101.90B | 21.38% | 20.83% | 21.30% | 19.87% |
| MercadoLibre, Inc. (MELI) | $81.30B | 43.86% | 45.30% | 47.26% | 45.76% |
| Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (HLT) | $76.74B | 44.29% | 34.28% | 31.98% | 28.34% |
| Airbnb, Inc. (ABNB) | $76.62B | 82.91% | 83.02% | 82.75% | 80.97% |
| Ross Stores, Inc. (ROST) | $74.06B | 28.33% | 27.87% | 27.12% | 26.25% |
| General Motors Company (GM) | $71.59B | 6.10% | 14.13% | 16.20% | 16.89% |
| NIKE, Inc. (NKE) | $65.15B | 40.81% | 43.64% | 44.20% | 44.17% |
Gross Margin Analysis
Gross Margin
33.8%
(Revenue - COGS) / Revenue
Lowe's Companies, Inc. Gross Margin Formula & Definition
Gross Margin = Gross Profit / Revenue
Gross margin is the percentage of revenue remaining after the cost of goods sold, reflecting core product profitability.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Lowe's Companies, Inc. Gross Margin FAQ
- What is the gross margin for Lowe's Companies, Inc. (LOW)?
- The gross margin for LOW stock is 33.80%.
- Is Lowe's Companies, Inc.'s gross margin high or low?
- Lowe's Companies, Inc.'s gross margin of 33.80% is in line with its 5-year average of 31.76%, near the high end of its 5-year range (31.25%–33.48%).
- What is the TTM average gross margin for Lowe's Companies, Inc. (LOW)?
- The TTM average gross margin for LOW stock is 32.36%.
- What is the 3Y average gross margin for Lowe's Companies, Inc. (LOW)?
- The 3Y average gross margin for LOW stock is 31.89%.
- What is the 5Y average gross margin for Lowe's Companies, Inc. (LOW)?
- The 5Y average gross margin for LOW stock is 31.76%.
- What is the 10Y average gross margin for Lowe's Companies, Inc. (LOW)?
- The 10Y average gross margin for LOW stock is 31.44%.
- What is the 15Y average gross margin for Lowe's Companies, Inc. (LOW)?
- The 15Y average gross margin for LOW stock is 31.54%.
- What is the 20Y average gross margin for Lowe's Companies, Inc. (LOW)?
- The 20Y average gross margin for LOW stock is 31.57%.
Lowe's Companies, Inc. Gross Margin History
| DATE | GROSS MARGIN |
|---|---|
| 2026-01-30 | 33.48% |
| 2025-01-31 | 31.25% |
| 2024-01-31 | 31.41% |
| 2023-01-31 | 31.41% |
| 2022-01-31 | 31.58% |
| 2021-01-31 | 31.44% |
| 2020-01-31 | 30.05% |
| 2019-01-31 | 30.05% |
| 2018-01-31 | 30.65% |
| 2017-01-31 | 32.26% |
| 2016-01-31 | 32.31% |
| 2015-01-31 | 32.15% |
| 2014-01-31 | 31.85% |
| 2013-01-31 | 31.28% |
| 2012-01-31 | 31.61% |
| 2011-01-31 | 31.89% |
| 2010-01-31 | 31.45% |
| 2009-01-31 | 31.02% |
| 2008-01-31 | 31.81% |
| 2007-01-31 | 32.04% |
| 2006-01-31 | 31.94% |
| 2005-01-31 | 31.26% |
| 2004-01-31 | 31.15% |
| 2003-01-31 | 30.30% |
| 2002-01-31 | 28.80% |
| 2001-01-31 | 28.18% |
| 2000-01-31 | 27.54% |
| 1999-01-31 | 26.91% |
| 1998-01-31 | 26.54% |
| 1997-01-31 | 25.88% |
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About Lowe's Companies, Inc.
Lowe's Companies, Inc., together with its various subsidiary entities, operates as a prominent home improvement retailer serving both the United States and international markets. The company supplies a broad spectrum of items essential for construction, upkeep, renovations, and interior design projects. Its comprehensive product line encompasses major appliances, seasonal and outdoor living essentials, lawn and garden tools, timber, kitchen and bathroom fixtures, power tools, paints, custom millwork, general hardware, flooring options, plumbing components, building materials, decorative accents, lighting solutions, and electrical supplies. In addition to merchandise, Lowe's facilitates installation services through independent contractors across numerous product categories, offers extended protection plans, and provides repair services covering both warranty and post-warranty issues. The company markets its inventory, comprising both well-known national brands and proprietary private-label items, to a diverse clientele including individual homeowners, tenants, and trade professionals. As of January 28, 2022, Lowe's operated 1,971 retail locations dedicated to home improvement and hardware. Products are also accessible via its e-commerce platforms, Lowes.com and Lowesforpros.com, and through its mobile applications. Established in 1921, Lowe's Companies, Inc. maintains its headquarters in Mooresville, North Carolina.
- Sector
- Consumer Cyclical
- Industry
- Home Improvement
- CEO
- Marvin R. Ellison