Lowe's Companies, Inc. (LOW) Free Cash Flow (FCF): $7.62B
The free cash flow (FCF) for Lowe's Companies, Inc. (LOW) is $7.62B. It is below its 12-month average by 0.72% ($7.67B).
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LOW Free Cash Flow (FCF) Metrics
FREE CASH FLOW (FCF)
$7.62B
FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG TTM
$7.67B
FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 3Y
$7.07B
FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 5Y
$7.63B
FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 10Y
$5.96B
FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 15Y
$5.03B
FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 20Y
$4.04B
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-0.72%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+7.75%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-0.19%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+27.73%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+51.57%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+88.40%
FCF Analysis
Free Cash Flow (TTM)
$7.62B
FCF Yield
6.29%
Price/FCF
15.9
Formula: FCF = Operating Cash Flow - Capital Expenditures
Why FCF matters:
- Shows actual cash available (not accounting earnings)
- Funds dividends, buybacks, and debt reduction
- Less susceptible to accounting manipulation than net income
- Key metric for DCF valuation models
Lowe's Companies, Inc. Free Cash Flow (FCF) Formula & Definition
Free Cash Flow represents the cash a company generates after accounting for capital expenditures. It's the cash available for dividends, buybacks, debt reduction, or reinvestment.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Lowe's Companies, Inc. Free Cash Flow (FCF) FAQ
- What is the free cash flow (FCF) for Lowe's Companies, Inc. (LOW)?
- The free cash flow (FCF) for LOW stock is $7.62B.
- What is the TTM average free cash flow (FCF) for Lowe's Companies, Inc. (LOW)?
- The TTM average free cash flow (FCF) for LOW stock is $7.67B.
- What is the 3Y average free cash flow (FCF) for Lowe's Companies, Inc. (LOW)?
- The 3Y average free cash flow (FCF) for LOW stock is $7.07B.
- What is the 5Y average free cash flow (FCF) for Lowe's Companies, Inc. (LOW)?
- The 5Y average free cash flow (FCF) for LOW stock is $7.63B.
- What is the 10Y average free cash flow (FCF) for Lowe's Companies, Inc. (LOW)?
- The 10Y average free cash flow (FCF) for LOW stock is $5.96B.
- What is the 15Y average free cash flow (FCF) for Lowe's Companies, Inc. (LOW)?
- The 15Y average free cash flow (FCF) for LOW stock is $5.03B.
- What is the 20Y average free cash flow (FCF) for Lowe's Companies, Inc. (LOW)?
- The 20Y average free cash flow (FCF) for LOW stock is $4.04B.
Lowe's Companies, Inc. Free Cash Flow (FCF) History
| DATE | FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) |
|---|---|
| 2026-01-30 | $7.65B |
| 2025-01-31 | $7.70B |
| 2024-01-31 | $6.18B |
| 2023-01-31 | $6.76B |
| 2022-01-31 | $8.26B |
| 2021-01-31 | $9.26B |
| 2020-01-31 | $2.81B |
| 2019-01-31 | $5.02B |
| 2018-01-31 | $3.94B |
| 2017-01-31 | $4.45B |
| 2016-01-31 | $3.59B |
| 2015-01-31 | $4.05B |
| 2014-01-31 | $3.17B |
| 2013-01-31 | $2.55B |
| 2012-01-31 | $2.52B |
| 2011-01-31 | $2.52B |
| 2010-01-31 | $2.25B |
| 2009-01-31 | $856.00M |
| 2008-01-31 | $337.00M |
| 2007-01-31 | $586.00M |
| 2006-01-31 | $463.00M |
| 2005-01-31 | $134.00M |
| 2004-01-31 | $709.00M |
| 2003-01-31 | $334.00M |
| 2002-01-31 | $-586.06M |
| 2001-01-31 | $-1.20B |
| 2000-01-31 | $-301.46M |
| 1999-01-31 | $-336.46M |
| 1998-01-31 | $-135.27M |
| 1997-01-31 | $-134.20M |
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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