Lowe's Q2 2026 Earnings: What to Watch Before the Open

As seen on the 24/7 Wall St. homepage on August 19, 2026.

LOW Lowe's Companies, Inc.
Reports Wed Aug 19 Before open 6:00 AM ET Confirmed

Lowe's confirmed second-quarter results for 6:00 AM ET today, before the open, making it the first real read on whether the mortgage lock-in effect is still pushing homeowners into renovations instead of moves. Comps and the DIY versus Pro split set the tone for Home Depot's own read-through.

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    Lowe's reports second-quarter results at 6:00 AM ET on August 19, the first concrete read on whether high mortgage rates are still pushing homeowners into remodeling instead of moving.

    Comparable-store sales and the Pro versus DIY mix will show whether that renovation tailwind is intact and how Lowe's is faring in higher-margin commercial business.

    Lowe's reports before Home Depot, so the comp trend and management's forward commentary set the tone for the whole home improvement trade.

    Because Lowe's reports before Home Depot's next scheduled update, today's results will function as an industry-wide read-through. Analysts and investors will treat the comp trend and any forward commentary from management as a leading signal for the broader home improvement trade.

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