Lowe's Companies Inc (LOW)
Net profit margin
| Jan 31, 2025 | Oct 31, 2024 | Jul 31, 2024 | Apr 30, 2024 | Feb 2, 2024 | Jan 31, 2024 | Nov 3, 2023 | Oct 31, 2023 | Aug 4, 2023 | Jul 31, 2023 | Apr 30, 2023 | Feb 3, 2023 | Jan 31, 2023 | Oct 31, 2022 | Oct 28, 2022 | Jul 31, 2022 | Jul 29, 2022 | Apr 30, 2022 | Apr 29, 2022 | Jan 31, 2022 | ||
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| Net income (ttm) | US$ in thousands | 6,957,000 | 6,853,000 | 6,178,000 | 5,568,000 | 5,586,000 | 7,239,000 | 8,892,000 | 9,379,000 | 8,564,000 | 6,849,000 | 4,330,000 | 2,224,000 | 4,258,000 | 6,292,000 | 8,471,000 | 10,650,000 | 8,864,000 | 7,079,000 | 6,642,000 | 6,205,000 |
| Revenue (ttm) | US$ in thousands | 83,673,000 | 83,351,000 | 81,783,000 | 78,296,000 | 77,403,000 | 83,752,000 | 90,106,000 | 92,354,000 | 93,570,000 | 91,435,000 | 89,958,000 | 90,781,000 | 96,570,000 | 101,332,000 | 101,512,000 | 101,759,000 | 95,622,000 | 89,528,000 | 90,291,000 | 89,568,000 |
| Net profit margin | 8.31% | 8.22% | 7.55% | 7.11% | 7.22% | 8.64% | 9.87% | 10.16% | 9.15% | 7.49% | 4.81% | 2.45% | 4.41% | 6.21% | 8.34% | 10.47% | 9.27% | 7.91% | 7.36% | 6.93% |
January 31, 2025 calculation
Net profit margin = Net income (ttm) ÷ Revenue (ttm)
= $6,957,000K ÷ $83,673,000K
= 8.31%
Net profit margin is an important financial metric that shows the percentage of revenue that translates into net income after accounting for all expenses. By analyzing the data provided for Lowe's Companies Inc, we can see fluctuations in the net profit margin over time.
Looking at the historical trend from January 31, 2022, to January 31, 2025, Lowe's net profit margin has shown some variability. The net profit margin started at 6.93% in January 2022, increased to a peak of 10.47% in July 2022, before fluctuating between 4.41% and 9.87% over the following quarters.
In the most recent periods, the net profit margin has stabilized at around 8% to 8.5%, indicating that Lowe's has been able to manage its expenses effectively relative to its revenue. This stability suggests a degree of consistency in the company's profitability despite potential changes in operating conditions.
It is important for investors and stakeholders to monitor the net profit margin as it provides insights into the efficiency of Lowe's operations in generating profit from its revenue. Any significant changes in the net profit margin could indicate challenges or opportunities that may impact the company's financial health and performance.
Peer comparison
Jan 31, 2025