
Lowe's
Leading US home improvement retailer offering tools, appliances, building supplies, and more.
- 300k
- Public company
- Mooresville, NC, USUnited States
Founded on March 25, 1921, in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina, Lowe's Companies, Inc. is a leading home improvement retailer in the United States. The company's core mission is to help customers improve and maintain their homes by offering a wide range of products for construction, maintenance, repair, remodeling, and decorating. Lowe's provides various home improvement products including appliances, seasonal and outdoor living items, lawn and garden supplies, lumber, kitchen and bath fixtures, tools, paint, millwork, hardware, flooring, plumbing, building materials, décor, and electrical goods.
Lowe's is publicly traded on the NYSE under the ticker symbol LOW and is a component of both the S&P 100 and S&P 500 indices. Notable affiliated people include Marvin Ellison, who has served as CEO. The company has achieved significant milestones, becoming one of the largest home improvement retailers in the U.S. with a substantial market presence. Its impact is evident through its extensive product offerings and services that cater to both DIY enthusiasts and professional contractors, contributing to the enhancement of countless homes across the nation.
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Quick Facts
Who are Lowe's' competitors?
Companies similar to Lowe's include Home Depot, Masco, Big Lots and Louisiana-Pacific.
When was Lowe's founded?
Lowe's was founded in 1946.
Where is Lowe's' headquarters located?
Lowe's' headquarters is located in Mooresville, NC, US.
When was Lowe's' last funding round?
Lowe's' most recent funding round was for $3B (USD) in March 2023.
How much disclosed funding has Lowe's raised?
As of Mar 28, 2023, Lowe's has disclosed funding of $8B (USD). Undisclosed round amounts are excluded.
How many employees does Lowe's have?
Lowe's has 300,000 employees as of Feb 6, 2024.
Classification
- Ownership
- Geographic Exposure
- Revenue
- Main Product
- Tags
- Ticker
- LOW
- SEC CIK
- 0000060667
- NAICS
- 440000Retail Trade
- 444000Building Material and Garden Equipment and Supplies Dealers
- 444100Building Material and Supplies Dealers
- 444140Hardware Retailers
- SIC
- 5200Building Materials, Hardware, Garden Supply, And Mobile Home Dealers
- 5210Lumber And Other Building Materials Dealers
- 5211Lumber And Other Building Materials Dealers
- ISIC
- 4752Retail sale of hardware, paints and glass in specialized stores
- Industry
- —Building Materials Retailers
- —Florist Companies
- —Hardware Stores
- —Retailers
Show 13 more industry codes
- NAICS
- 424000Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods
- 424900Miscellaneous Nondurable Goods Merchant Wholesalers
- 424930Flower, Nursery Stock, and Florists' Supplies Merchant Wholesalers
- 444110Home Centers
- 444180Other Building Material Dealers
- 420000Wholesale Trade
- SIC
- 5100Wholesale trade--nondurable goods
- 5190Miscellaneous Nondurable Goods
- 5193Flowers, Nursery Stock, and Florists' Supplies
- 5250Hardware Stores
- 5251Hardware Stores
- 5000Wholesale Trade-durable Goods
- 5900Miscellaneous Retail