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Market Demand Trends

LOWES COMPANIES INC · 2026-08-26 · Importance 25 · Surprise 32

Lowe’s reported essentially flat same-store sales, with Q2 comparable sales growth of only 0.2%. The company’s DIY segment was weaker, while rival Home Depot delivered 1.7% comparable sales growth driven by its Pro segment. The comparison indicates softer consumer-led home-improvement demand and relatively stronger professional-customer demand at Home Depot, leaving Lowe’s positioned for potential recovery if housing activity improves.