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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
6 Months Ended
Jul. 31, 2026
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Basis of Presentation

The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements (unaudited) and notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements (unaudited) are presented in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and do not include all the disclosures normally required in annual consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP). The condensed consolidated financial statements (unaudited), in the opinion of management, contain all normal recurring adjustments necessary to present fairly the consolidated balance sheets as of July 31, 2026, and August 1, 2025, and the statements of earnings, comprehensive income, and shareholders’ deficit for the three and six months ended July 31, 2026, and August 1, 2025, and cash flows for the six months ended July 31, 2026, and August 1, 2025. The January 30, 2026, consolidated balance sheet was derived from the audited financial statements.

The Company consolidates the financial results of Foundation Building Materials (FBM) and Artisan Design Group (ADG) on a one-month lag due to differences in reporting calendars.

These interim condensed consolidated financial statements (unaudited) should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (the Company) Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 30, 2026 (the Annual Report). The financial results for the interim periods may not be indicative of the financial results for the entire fiscal year.

Tariffs

In February 2026, the United States Supreme Court ruled that tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) on goods imported into the United States were unauthorized. Following this ruling, and effective on April 20, 2026, the United States Customs and Border Protection launched a platform for importers of record to begin IEEPA tariff refund requests, where eligible.

The Company is accounting for tariff refunds as a contingent gain in accordance with ASC 450-30. Under this standard, a gain contingency is not recognized until the gain is realized or realizable. During the second quarter of 2026, we recognized approximately $80.0 million of IEEPA tariff refunds in our consolidated statements of earnings. Uncertainties remain regarding the amount and timing of future collections.

Reclassifications

Receivables - net for the prior period ended August 1, 2025, were reclassified to conform with current period presentation and were previously included in Other current assets on the consolidated balance sheets.

Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted

Accounting pronouncements not disclosed in this Form 10-Q or in the Annual Report are either not applicable to the Company or are not expected to have a material impact to the Company.