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LOW · Consumer Discretionary

Filed 2025-05-21 · CY2025 Q2 · Company’s FY2025 Q2 · 276 words

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Palanor summary

Lowe's reported Q1 comp sales down 1.7% with gross margin up 19 basis points to 33.4%. Pro sales grew mid-single digits while online sales declined 3.4%. Operating margin contracted 50 basis points to 11.9%. The company returned $645 million in dividends and launched Mylow, an AI-powered home improvement advisor. Management cited near-term uncertainty and housing headwinds but highlighted customer satisfaction and technology investments.

Written by Palanor from the full document. Not the company’s words.

Sentiment

+0.20

Confidence

40%

Scored on the whole document. No single passage carries these two numbers, so none is highlighted.

EX-99.23exhibit992-05022025.htmINFOGRAPHIC exhibit992-05022025

-5.4% +1.7% -2.6% -6.7% -4.9% -1.1% 2025 2024 Marvin R. Ellison, Chairman & CEO “T1Despite near-term uncertainty and housing market headwinds, T2our team’s unwavering focus on exceptional customer service has elevated satisfaction scores. Strategic investments in technology, inviting store environments, and our dedicated associates continue to solidify our commitment to our customers and communities.” Q1 2025 RESULTS Comparable Sales Summary COMP TRANSACTIONS COMP $105.20 AVERAGE TICKET ONLINE SALES GROWTH -3.8% +2.1% +6.0% -3.4% -4.3% +1.3%>$500 $100-$500 <$100 3 of 15 Regions Delivered comp growth above company average Product Category Performance Comp above company average in 4 of 14 product categories APPLIANCES BUILDING MATERIALS Monthly Comp Sales Performance Comp Sales by Ticket Size Total Home Strategy Updates FEB MAR APR ROUGH PLUMBING HARDWARE -1.7% COMP SALES We returned $645 MILLION to our shareholders through dividends T333.4% GROSS MARGIN +19 basis points vs.

LY $2.92 DILUTED EPS -4.6% vs. LY 11.9% OPERATING MARGIN -50 basis points vs. LY T4Later Easter timing benefited March by approximately 250bps and pressured April by a similar amount (stores closed on Easter). Ranked #1 In customer satisfaction by J.D. Power among home improvement retailers* T5Launched Mylow, the first AI-powered home improvement virtual advisor for customers and associates T6Leveraging Mirakl’s leading technology platform to rapidly scale Lowe’s online marketplace T7Pro comp sales up mid-single digits Awarded The Webby in the App & Software, Shopping and Retail category for the Lowe’s Customer app Financial Highlights * For J.D. Power 2025 award information, visit jdpower.com/awards Exhibit 99.2

Drive Pro penetration Accelerate online sales Expand home services Create a loyalty ecosystem Increase space productivity Total Home Strategy Solving problems and fulfilling dreams for the home

Mentions · how they’re counted

CategoryUnderlinedWord counterModel’s count
AI

AI, artificial intelligence, generative AI, machine learning, large language model, LLM

111
Layoffs

layoffs, RIF, headcount reduction, workforce optimization, restructuring

0—0
Recession

recession, downturn, contraction, slowdown

001
Tariffs

tariff, trade war, trade barriers, trade restrictions, trade policy

000
Buybacks

share repurchase, buyback program

0—0

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Theme · online sales pressure

“ONLINE SALES GROWTH -3.4%”

Source: SEC EDGAR · public domain · Highlights by Palanor