Cover Page
Cover Page - USD ($) $ in Billions | 12 Months Ended | ||
Feb. 02, 2024 | Mar. 21, 2024 | Aug. 04, 2023 | |
Cover [Abstract] | |||
Document Type | 10-K | ||
Document Annual Report | true | ||
Document Period End Date | Feb. 02, 2024 | ||
Current Fiscal Year End Date | --02-02 | ||
Document Transition Report | false | ||
Entity File Number | 1-7898 | ||
Entity Registrant Name | LOWES COMPANIES INC | ||
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | NC | ||
Entity Tax Identification Number | 56-0578072 | ||
Entity Address, Address Line One | 1000 Lowes Blvd. | ||
Entity Address, City or Town | Mooresville | ||
Entity Address, State or Province | NC | ||
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 28117 | ||
City Area Code | 704 | ||
Local Phone Number | 758-1000 | ||
Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock, par value $0.50 per share | ||
Trading Symbol | LOW | ||
Security Exchange Name | NYSE | ||
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer | Yes | ||
Entity Voluntary Filers | No | ||
Entity Current Reporting Status | Yes | ||
Entity Interactive Data Current | Yes | ||
Entity Filer Category | Large Accelerated Filer | ||
Entity Small Business | false | ||
Entity Emerging Growth Company | false | ||
ICFR Auditor Attestation Flag | true | ||
Document Financial Statement Error Correction | false | ||
Entity Shell Company | false | ||
Entity Public Float | $ 129.9 | ||
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding | 572,184,243 | ||
Documents Incorporated by Reference | Document Parts Into Which Incorporated Portions of the Proxy Statement for Lowe’s 2024 Annual Meeting of Shareholders Part III | ||
Entity Central Index Key | 0000060667 | ||
Amendment Flag | false | ||
Document Fiscal Year Focus | 2023 | ||
Document Fiscal Period Focus | FY |
Audit Information
Audit Information | 12 Months Ended |
Feb. 02, 2024 | |
Audit Information [Abstract] | |
Auditor Firm ID | 34 |
Auditor Name | Deloitte & Touche LLP |
Auditor Location | Charlotte, North Carolina |
Consolidated Statements of Earn
Consolidated Statements of Earnings - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended | ||
Feb. 02, 2024 | Feb. 03, 2023 | Jan. 28, 2022 | |
Current Earnings | |||
Net sales | $ 86,377 | $ 97,059 | $ 96,250 |
Cost of sales | 57,533 | 64,802 | 64,194 |
Gross margin | 28,844 | 32,257 | 32,056 |
Expenses: | |||
Selling, general and administrative | 15,570 | 20,332 | 18,301 |
Depreciation and amortization | 1,717 | 1,766 | 1,662 |
Operating income | 11,557 | 10,159 | 12,093 |
Interest – net | 1,382 | 1,123 | 885 |
Pre-tax earnings | 10,175 | 9,036 | 11,208 |
Income tax provision | 2,449 | 2,599 | 2,766 |
Net earnings | $ 7,726 | $ 6,437 | $ 8,442 |
Basic earnings per common share (in dollars per share) | $ 13.23 | $ 10.20 | $ 12.07 |
Diluted earnings per common share (in dollars per share) | $ 13.20 | $ 10.17 | $ 12.04 |
Current Earnings (Percentages) | |||
Net sales | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Cost of sales | 66.61% | 66.77% | 66.70% |
Gross margin | 33.39% | 33.23% | 33.30% |
Expenses (Percentages) | |||
Selling, general and administrative | 18.02% | 20.94% | 19.01% |
Depreciation and amortization | 1.99% | 1.82% | 1.73% |
Operating income | 13.38% | 10.47% | 12.56% |
Interest – net | 1.60% | 1.16% | 0.92% |
Pre-tax earnings | 11.78% | 9.31% | 11.64% |
Income tax provision | 2.83% | 2.68% | 2.87% |
Net earnings | 8.95% | 6.63% | 8.77% |
Consolidated Statements of Comp
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended | ||
Feb. 02, 2024 | Feb. 03, 2023 | Jan. 28, 2022 | |
Comprehensive Income | |||
Net earnings | $ 7,726 | $ 6,437 | $ 8,442 |
Foreign currency translation adjustments – net of tax | 5 | 36 | (4) |
Cash flow hedges – net of tax | (14) | 309 | 109 |
Other | 2 | (2) | (5) |
Other comprehensive (loss)/income | (7) | 343 | 100 |
Comprehensive income | $ 7,719 | $ 6,780 | $ 8,542 |
Comprehensive Income (Percentages) | |||
Net earnings | 8.95% | 6.63% | 8.77% |
Foreign currency translation adjustments – net of tax | 0.01% | 0.04% | 0% |
Cash flow hedges – net of tax | (0.02%) | 0.32% | 0.11% |
Other | 0% | 0% | (0.01%) |
Other comprehensive (loss)/income | (0.01%) | 0.36% | 0.10% |
Comprehensive income | 8.94% | 6.99% | 8.87% |
Consolidated Balance Sheets
Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Millions | Feb. 02, 2024 | Feb. 03, 2023 |
Current assets: | ||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ 921 | $ 1,348 |
Short-term investments | 307 | 384 |
Merchandise inventory – net | 16,894 | 18,532 |
Other current assets | 949 | 1,178 |
Total current assets | 19,071 | 21,442 |
Property, less accumulated depreciation | 17,653 | 17,567 |
Operating lease right-of-use assets | 3,733 | 3,518 |
Long-term investments | 252 | 121 |
Deferred income taxes – net | 248 | 250 |
Other assets | 838 | 810 |
Total assets | 41,795 | 43,708 |
Current liabilities: | ||
Short-term borrowings | 0 | 499 |
Current maturities of long-term debt | 537 | 585 |
Current operating lease liabilities | 487 | 522 |
Accounts payable | 8,704 | 10,524 |
Accrued compensation and employee benefits | 954 | 1,109 |
Deferred revenue | 1,408 | 1,603 |
Income taxes payable | 33 | 1,181 |
Other current liabilities | 3,445 | 3,488 |
Total current liabilities | 15,568 | 19,511 |
Long-term debt, excluding current maturities | 35,384 | 32,876 |
Noncurrent operating lease liabilities | 3,737 | 3,512 |
Deferred revenue – Lowe’s protection plans | 1,225 | 1,201 |
Other liabilities | 931 | 862 |
Total liabilities | 56,845 | 57,962 |
Commitments and contingencies | ||
Shareholders’ deficit: | ||
Preferred stock – $5 par value: Authorized – 5.0 million shares; Issued and outstanding – none | 0 | 0 |
Common stock – $0.50 par value: Authorized – 5.6 billion shares; Issued and outstanding – 574 million and 601 million, respectively | 287 | 301 |
Accumulated deficit | (15,637) | (14,862) |
Accumulated other comprehensive income | 300 | 307 |
Total shareholders’ deficit | (15,050) | (14,254) |
Total liabilities and shareholders’ deficit | $ 41,795 | $ 43,708 |
Consolidated Balance Sheets (Pa
Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - $ / shares | Feb. 02, 2024 | Feb. 03, 2023 |
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract] | ||
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share) | $ 5 | $ 5 |
Preferred stock, shares authorized (in shares) | 5,000,000 | 5,000,000 |
Preferred stock, shares issued (in shares) | 0 | 0 |
Preferred stock, shares outstanding (in shares) | 0 | 0 |
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share) | $ 0.50 | $ 0.50 |
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares) | 5,600,000,000 | 5,600,000,000 |
Common stock, shares issued (in shares) | 574,000,000 | 601,000,000 |
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares) | 574,000,000 | 601,000,000 |
Consolidated Statements of Shar
Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' (Deficit)/Equity - USD ($) shares in Millions, $ in Millions | Total | Common Stock | Capital in Excess of Par Value | Retained Earnings/(Accumulated Deficit) | Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss)/Income |
Beginning balance (in shares) at Jan. 29, 2021 | 731 | ||||
Beginning balance at Jan. 29, 2021 | $ 1,437 | $ 366 | $ 90 | $ 1,117 | $ (136) |
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward] | |||||
Net earnings | 8,442 | 8,442 | |||
Other comprehensive income | 100 | 100 | |||
Cash dividends declared | (2,081) | (2,081) | |||
Share-based payment expense | 228 | 228 | |||
Repurchases of common stock (in shares) | (63) | ||||
Repurchases of common stock | (13,074) | $ (32) | (449) | (12,593) | |
Issuance of common stock under share-based payment plans (in shares) | 2 | ||||
Issuance of common stock under share-based payment plans | 132 | $ 1 | 131 | ||
Ending balance (in shares) at Jan. 28, 2022 | 670 | ||||
Ending balance at Jan. 28, 2022 | (4,816) | $ 335 | 0 | (5,115) | (36) |
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward] | |||||
Net earnings | 6,437 | 6,437 | |||
Other comprehensive income | 343 | 343 | |||
Cash dividends declared | (2,466) | (2,466) | |||
Share-based payment expense | 225 | 225 | |||
Repurchases of common stock (in shares) | (71) | ||||
Repurchases of common stock | (14,128) | $ (35) | (375) | (13,718) | |
Issuance of common stock under share-based payment plans (in shares) | 2 | ||||
Issuance of common stock under share-based payment plans | $ 151 | $ 1 | 150 | ||
Ending balance (in shares) at Feb. 03, 2023 | 601 | 601 | |||
Ending balance at Feb. 03, 2023 | $ (14,254) | $ 301 | 0 | (14,862) | 307 |
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward] | |||||
Net earnings | 7,726 | 7,726 | |||
Other comprehensive income | (7) | (7) | |||
Cash dividends declared | (2,531) | (2,531) | |||
Share-based payment expense | 209 | 209 | |||
Repurchases of common stock (in shares) | (30) | ||||
Repurchases of common stock | (6,334) | $ (15) | (349) | (5,970) | |
Issuance of common stock under share-based payment plans (in shares) | 3 | ||||
Issuance of common stock under share-based payment plans | $ 141 | $ 1 | 140 | ||
Ending balance (in shares) at Feb. 02, 2024 | 574 | 574 | |||
Ending balance at Feb. 02, 2024 | $ (15,050) | $ 287 | $ 0 | $ (15,637) | $ 300 |
Consolidated Statements of Sh_2
Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' (Deficit)/Equity (Parenthetical) - $ / shares | 12 Months Ended | ||
Feb. 02, 2024 | Feb. 03, 2023 | Jan. 28, 2022 | |
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract] | |||
Cash dividends declared (in dollars per share) | $ 4.35 | $ 3.95 | $ 3 |
Consolidated Statements of Cash
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended | ||
Feb. 02, 2024 | Feb. 03, 2023 | Jan. 28, 2022 | |
Cash flows from operating activities: | |||
Net earnings | $ 7,726 | $ 6,437 | $ 8,442 |
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities: | |||
Depreciation and amortization | 1,923 | 1,981 | 1,882 |
Noncash lease expense | 499 | 530 | 517 |
Deferred income taxes | 6 | (239) | 135 |
Asset impairment and loss on property - net | 83 | 2,118 | 34 |
(Gain)/loss on sale of business | (79) | 421 | 0 |
Share-based payment expense | 210 | 223 | 230 |
Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | |||
Merchandise inventory – net | 1,637 | (2,594) | (1,413) |
Other operating assets | 182 | 56 | (23) |
Accounts payable | (1,820) | (549) | 466 |
Deferred revenue | (170) | (183) | 413 |
Other operating liabilities | (2,057) | 388 | (570) |
Net cash provided by operating activities | 8,140 | 8,589 | 10,113 |
Cash flows from investing activities: | |||
Purchases of investments | (1,785) | (1,189) | (3,065) |
Proceeds from sale/maturity of investments | 1,722 | 1,174 | 3,293 |
Capital expenditures | (1,964) | (1,829) | (1,853) |
Proceeds from sale of property and other long-term assets | 53 | 45 | 113 |
Proceeds from sale of business | 100 | 491 | 0 |
Other – net | (27) | (1) | (134) |
Net cash used in investing activities | (1,901) | (1,309) | (1,646) |
Cash flows from financing activities: | |||
Net change in commercial paper | (499) | 499 | 0 |
Net proceeds from issuance of debt | 2,983 | 9,667 | 4,972 |
Repayment of debt | (601) | (867) | (2,118) |
Proceeds from issuance of common stock under share-based payment plans | 141 | 151 | 132 |
Cash dividend payments | (2,531) | (2,370) | (1,984) |
Repurchases of common stock | (6,138) | (14,124) | (13,012) |
Other – net | (21) | (5) | (6) |
Net cash used in financing activities | (6,666) | (7,049) | (12,016) |
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash | 0 | (16) | (8) |
Net (decrease)/increase in cash and cash equivalents | (427) | 215 | (3,557) |
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year | 1,348 | 1,133 | 4,690 |
Cash and cash equivalents, end of year | $ 921 | $ 1,348 | $ 1,133 |
Summary of Significant Accounti
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies | 12 Months Ended |
Feb. 02, 2024 | |
Accounting Policies [Abstract] | |
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies | Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Lowe’s Companies, Inc. and subsidiaries (the Company) is the world’s second-largest home improvement retailer and operated 1,746 stores and outlets in the United States as of February 2, 2024. On February 3, 2023, Lowe’s completed the sale of its Canadian retail business, which operated 232 stores in Canada, as well as serviced 210 dealer-owned stores. The Canadian retail business included a number of complementary formats under the banners of RONA, Lowe’s Canada, Réno-Dépôt, and Dick’s Lumber. See Note 6 for information on this divestiture. Below are those accounting policies considered by the Company to be significant. Fiscal Year - The Company’s fiscal year ends on the Friday nearest the end of January. Fiscal 2022 contained 53 weeks, and fiscal years 2023 and 2021 each contained 52 weeks. All references herein for the years 2023, 2022, and 2021 represent the fiscal years ended February 2, 2024, February 3, 2023, and January 28, 2022, respectively. Principles of Consolidation - The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned or controlled subsidiaries. All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated. Foreign Currency - The functional currencies of the Company’s international subsidiaries are generally the local currencies of the countries in which the subsidiaries are located. Foreign currency denominated assets and liabilities are translated into U.S. dollars using the exchange rates in effect at the balance sheet date. Results of operations and cash flows are translated using the average exchange rates throughout the period. The effect of exchange rate fluctuations on translation of assets and liabilities is included as a component of shareholders’ deficit in accumulated other comprehensive income. Gains and losses from foreign currency transactions are included in SG&A expense. Use of Estimates - The preparation of the Company’s financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, sales and expenses, and related disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities. The Company bases these estimates on historical results and various other assumptions believed to be reasonable, all of which form the basis for making estimates concerning the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily available from other sources. Actual results may differ from these estimates. Cash and Cash Equivalents - Cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand, demand deposits, and short-term investments with original maturities of three months or less when purchased. Cash and cash equivalents are carried at amortized cost on the consolidated balance sheets. The majority of payments due from financial institutions for the settlement of credit card and debit card transactions process within two business days and are, therefore, classified as cash and cash equivalents. Investments - Investments generally consist of commercial paper, corporate debt securities, governmental securities, certificates of deposit, and money market funds, which are classified as available-for-sale. Available-for-sale debt securities are recorded at fair value, and unrealized gains and losses are recorded, net of tax, as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income. The proceeds from sales of available-for-sale debt securities were insignificant for 2023 and $10 million and $308 million for 2022 and 2021, respectively. Gross realized gains and losses on the sale of available-for-sale debt securities were not significant for any of the periods presented. Also included in long-term investments is performance-based contingent consideration associated with the sale of the Canadian retail business. The Company accounts for the contingent consideration under the fair value option under Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 825, Financial Instruments, which requires the contingent consideration to be recorded at fair value upon recognition and as of each balance sheet date thereafter. Changes in the estimated fair value of the contingent consideration are recognized within SG&A expense in the consolidated statements of earnings. Investments with a stated maturity date of one year or less from the balance sheet date or that are expected to be used in current operations are classified as short-term investments. All other investments are classified as long-term. Available-for-sale debt securities classified as long-term as of February 2, 2024, will mature in one The Company classifies as investments restricted balances pledged as collateral for the Company’s extended protection plan program. Restricted balances included in short-term investments were $307 million as of February 2, 2024, and $384 million as of February 3, 2023. Restricted balances included in long-term investments were $252 million as of February 2, 2024, and $100 million as of February 3, 2023. Merchandise Inventory - The majority of the Company’s inventory is stated at the lower of cost and net realizable value using the first-in, first-out method of inventory accounting. The cost of inventory includes certain costs associated with the preparation of inventory for resale, including distribution center costs, and is net of vendor funds. The Company records an inventory reserve for the anticipated loss associated with selling inventories below cost. This reserve is based on management’s current knowledge with respect to inventory levels, sales trends, and historical experience. Management does not believe the Company’s merchandise inventories are subject to significant risk of obsolescence in the near term in excess of established reserves, and management has the ability to adjust purchasing patterns based on anticipated sales trends and general economic conditions. However, changes in consumer purchasing patterns could result in the need for additional reserves. The Company’s reserve for loss on obsolete inventory was $245 million as of February 2, 2024, and $139 million as of February 3, 2023. The Company also records an inventory reserve for the estimated shrinkage between physical inventories. This reserve is based primarily on actual shrink results from previous physical inventories. Changes in the estimated shrink reserve are made based on the timing and results of physical inventories. The Company’s reserve for inventory shrinkage was $425 million as of February 2, 2024, and $428 million as of February 3, 2023. The Company receives funds from vendors in the normal course of business, principally as a result of purchase volumes, early payments, or sales-based promotions of vendors’ products. Generally, these vendor funds do not represent the reimbursement of specific, incremental, and identifiable costs incurred by the Company to sell the vendor’s product. Therefore, the Company treats these funds as a reduction in the cost of inventory and are recognized as a reduction of cost of sales when the inventory is sold. Funds that are determined to be reimbursements of specific, incremental, and identifiable costs incurred to sell vendors’ products are recorded as an offset to the related expense. The Company develops accrual rates for vendor funds based on the provisions of the agreements in place. Due to the diversity of the individual vendor agreements, the Company performs analyses and reviews historical trends throughout the year and confirms actual amounts with select vendors to ensure the amounts earned are appropriately recorded. Amounts accrued throughout the year could be impacted if actual purchase volumes differ from projected annual purchase volumes, especially in the case of programs that provide for increased funding when graduated purchase volumes are met. Derivative Financial Instruments - The Company is exposed to the impact of changes in benchmark interest rates and the prices of commodities used in the normal course of business. The Company occasionally utilizes derivative financial instruments to manage certain business risks. All derivative financial instruments are recognized at their fair values as either assets or liabilities at the balance sheet date and reported on a gross basis. The Company held fixed-to-floating interest rate swap agreements as fair value hedges on certain debt as of February 2, 2024, and February 3, 2023. The Company evaluates the effectiveness of the fair value hedges using the shortcut method of accounting under which the hedges are assumed to be perfectly effective. Thus, the change in fair value of the derivative instruments offsets the change in fair value on the hedged debt, and there is no net impact in the consolidated statements of earnings from the fair value of the derivatives. The Company held forward interest rate swap agreements to hedge its exposure to changes in benchmark interest rates on forecasted debt issuances as of February 3, 2023. The cash flows related to forward interest rate swap agreements are included within operating activities in the consolidated statements of cash flows. The Company accounts for these contracts as cash flow hedges, thus the effective portion of gains and losses resulting from changes in fair value are recognized in other comprehensive (loss)/income, net of tax effects, in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income and is amortized to interest expense over the term of the respective debt. Credit Programs and Sale of Business Accounts Receivable - The Company has branded and private label proprietary credit cards which generate sales that are not reflected in receivables. Under an agreement with Synchrony Bank (Synchrony), credit is extended directly to customers by Synchrony. All credit program-related services are performed and controlled directly by Synchrony. The Company has the option, but no obligation, to purchase the receivables at the end of the agreement. Prior to September 2023, the Company also had an agreement with Synchrony under which Synchrony purchased at face value commercial business accounts receivable originated by the Company and services these accounts. The Company primarily accounted for these transfers as sales of the accounts receivable. When the Company transferred its commercial business accounts receivable, it retained certain interests in those receivables, including the funding of a loss reserve and its obligation related to Synchrony’s ongoing servicing of the receivables sold. Any gain or loss on the sale was determined based on the previous carrying amounts of the transferred assets allocated at fair value between the receivables sold and the interests retained. Fair value was based on the present value of expected future cash flows, taking into account the key assumptions of anticipated credit losses, payment rates, late fee rates, Synchrony’s servicing costs, and the discount rate commensurate with the uncertainty involved. Due to the short-term nature of the receivables sold, changes to the key assumptions would not materially impact the recorded gain or loss on the sales of receivables or the fair value of the retained interests in the receivables. In 2023, Synchrony exercised an option under the agreement to directly extend credit to the commercial accounts receivable customers, for which the related transition period was completed in August 2023. In 2023, prior to the option’s effective date, $3.1 billion of accounts receivable were sold to Synchrony and the Company recognized losses of $63 million related to the servicing costs remitted to Synchrony monthly. In 2022 and 2021, total commercial business accounts receivable sold to Synchrony were $5.2 billion and $4.3 billion, respectively, and the Company recognized losses of $76 million and $50 million, respectively. Property and Depreciation - Property is recorded at cost. Costs associated with major additions are capitalized and depreciated. Capital assets are expected to yield future benefits and have original useful lives which exceed one year. The total cost of a capital asset generally includes all applicable sales taxes, delivery costs, installation costs, and other appropriate costs incurred by the Company, including interest in the case of self-constructed assets. Upon disposal, the cost of properties and related accumulated depreciation is removed from the accounts, with gains and losses reflected in SG&A expense in the consolidated statements of earnings. Property consists of land, buildings and building improvements, equipment, and construction in progress. Buildings and building improvements includes owned buildings, as well as buildings under finance lease and leasehold improvements. Equipment primarily includes store racking and displays, computer hardware and software, forklifts, vehicles, finance lease equipment, and other store equipment . In addition, excess properties held for use are included within land and buildings. Depreciation is recognized over the estimated useful lives of the depreciable assets. Assets are depreciated using the straight-line method. Leasehold improvements and finance lease assets are depreciated and amortized, respectively, over the shorter of their estimated useful lives or the term of the related lease. The amortization of these assets is included in depreciation and amortization expense in the consolidated statements of earnings. Long-Lived Asset Impairment - The carrying amounts of long-lived assets are reviewed whenever certain events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amounts may not be recoverable. A potential impairment has occurred for long-lived assets held-for-use if projected future undiscounted cash flows expected to result from the use and eventual disposition of the assets are less than the carrying amounts of the assets. For operating locations identified for sale or closure, a market approach is used to determine the fair value of the asset group. The carrying value of an operating location’s asset group includes inventory, property, operating and finance lease right-of-use assets, and operating liabilities, including accounts payables, accrued compensation, and operating lease liabilities. Financial and non-operating liabilities are excluded from the carrying value of the asset group. An impairment loss is recorded for long-lived assets held-for-use when the carrying amount of the asset is not recoverable and exceeds its fair value. Impairment losses are included in SG&A expense in the consolidated statements of earnings. Excess properties that are expected to be sold within the next twelve months and meet the other relevant held-for-sale criteria are classified as long-lived assets held-for-sale. Excess properties consist primarily of retail outparcels and property associated with relocated or closed locations. An impairment loss is recorded for long-lived assets held-for-sale when the carrying amount of the asset exceeds its fair value less cost to sell. A long-lived asset is not depreciated while it is classified as held-for-sale. For long-lived assets to be abandoned, the Company considers the asset to be disposed of when it ceases to be used. Until it ceases to be used, the Company continues to classify the asset as held-for-use and tests for potential impairment accordingly. If the Company commits to a plan to abandon a long-lived asset before the end of its previously estimated useful life, its depreciable life is evaluated. Leases - The Company leases certain retail stores, warehouses, distribution centers, office space, land, and equipment under finance and operating leases. Lease commencement occurs on the date the Company takes possession or control of the property or equipment. Original terms for facility-related leases are generally between five one financial performance, strategic importance and/or invested capital. Leases with an original term of twelve months or less are not recognized on the Company’s balance sheet, and the lease expense related to those short-term leases is recognized over the lease term. The Company does not account for lease and non-lease (e.g., common area maintenance) components of contracts separately for any underlying asset class. If readily determinable, the rate implicit in the lease is used to discount lease payments to present value; however, substantially all of the Company’s leases do not provide a readily determinable implicit rate. When the implicit rate is not determinable, the Company’s estimated incremental borrowing rate is utilized, determined on a collateralized basis, to discount lease payments based on information available at lease commencement. The Company’s real estate leases typically require payment of common area maintenance and real estate taxes which represent the majority of variable lease costs. Certain lease agreements also provide for variable rental payments based on sales performance in excess of specified minimums, usage measures, or changes in the consumer price index. Variable rent payments based on future performance, usage, or changes in indices were not significant for any of the periods presented. Variable lease costs are excluded from the present value of lease obligations. The Company’s lease agreements do not contain any material restrictions, covenants, or any material residual value guarantees. The Company subleases certain properties that are not used in its operations. Sublease income was not significant for any of the periods presented. Accounts Payable - The Company has an agreement with a third party to provide a supplier finance program which facilitates participating suppliers’ ability to finance payment obligations from the Company with designated third-party financial institutions. Participating suppliers may, at their sole discretion, make offers to finance one or more payment obligations of the Company prior to their scheduled due dates at a discounted price to participating financial institutions. The Company’s goal in entering into these arrangements is to capture overall savings in the form of pricing, payment terms, or vendor funding, created by facilitating suppliers’ ability to finance payment obligations at more favorable discount rates, while providing them with greater working capital flexibility. The Company’s obligations to its suppliers, including amounts due and scheduled payment dates, are not impacted by suppliers’ decisions to finance amounts under these arrangements. However, the Company’s right to offset balances due from suppliers against payment obligations is restricted by these arrangements for those payment obligations that have been financed by suppliers. The rollforward of the Company’s outstanding payment obligations that suppliers financed to participating financial institutions, which are included in accounts payable on the consolidated balance sheets, are as follows: Years Ended (In millions) February 2, 2024 February 3, 2023 January 28, 2022 Financed payment obligations outstanding at the beginning of the year $ 2,257 $ 2,274 $ 1,710 Payment obligations financed during the year 9,573 12,159 11,538 Financed payment obligations paid during the year (10,474) (12,176) (10,974) Financed payment obligations outstanding at the end of the year $ 1,356 $ 2,257 $ 2,274 Other Current Liabilities - Other current liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets consist of: (In millions) February 2, 2024 February 3, 2023 Accrued dividends $ 633 $ 633 Self-insurance liabilities 431 424 Accrued interest 456 441 Sales return reserve 191 234 Sales tax liabilities 164 314 Accrued property taxes 130 119 Other 1,440 1,323 Total $ 3,445 $ 3,488 Self-Insurance - The Company is self-insured for certain losses relating to workers’ compensation, automobile, property, and general and product liability claims. The Company has excess insurance coverage above certain retention amounts to limit exposure from these claims. The Company is also self-insured for certain losses relating to extended protection plans, as well as medical and dental claims. Self-insurance claims filed and claims incurred but not reported are accrued based upon management’s estimates of the discounted ultimate cost for self-insured claims incurred using actuarial assumptions followed in the insurance industry and historical experience. Although management believes it has the ability to reasonably estimate losses related to claims, it is possible that actual results could differ from recorded self-insurance liabilities. Total self-insurance liabilities, including the current and non-current portions, were $1.1 billion as of February 2, 2024, and February 3, 2023. The Company provides surety bonds issued by insurance companies to secure payment of workers’ compensation liabilities as required in certain states where the Company is self-insured. Outstanding surety bonds relating to self-insurance were $280 million as of February 2, 2024, and $270 million as of February 3, 2023. Income Taxes - The Company establishes deferred income tax assets and liabilities for temporary differences between the tax and financial accounting bases of assets and liabilities. The tax effects of such differences are reflected in the consolidated balance sheets at the enacted tax rates expected to be in effect when the differences reverse. A valuation allowance is recorded to reduce the carrying amount of deferred tax assets if it is more likely than not that all or a portion of the asset will not be realized. The tax balances and income tax expense recognized by the Company are based on management’s interpretation of the tax statutes of multiple jurisdictions. The Company establishes a liability for tax positions for which there is uncertainty as to whether or not the position will be ultimately sustained. The Company includes interest related to tax issues as part of net interest on the consolidated statements of earnings. The Company records any applicable penalties related to tax issues within the income tax provision. Income Tax Relief In October 2022, the Internal Revenue Service announced that businesses in certain states, including North Carolina, affected by Hurricane Ian would receive tax relief by postponing certain tax-payment deadlines. Under this relief, the Company’s quarterly federal estimated income tax payments originally due by October 17, 2022, and January 17, 2023, were deferred until February 15, 2023. As of February 3, 2023, the Company deferred $1.2 billion of federal income taxes payable, which is included in income taxes payable in the consolidated balance sheet. Shareholders’ Deficit - The Company has a share repurchase program that is executed through purchases made from time to time either in the open market or through private market transactions. Shares purchased under the repurchase program are returned to authorized and unissued status. Any excess of cost over par value is charged to additional paid-in capital to the extent that a balance is present. Once additional paid-in capital is fully depleted, remaining excess of cost over par value is charged to accumulated deficit. In August 2022, the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) enacted a 1% excise tax on net share repurchases after December 31, 2022. Any excise tax incurred on share repurchases is recognized as part of the cost basis of the shares acquired in the consolidated statements of shareholders’ (deficit)/equity. Revenue Recognition - The Company recognizes revenue to depict the transfer of goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the Company expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. A description of the Company’s principle revenue generating activities is as follows: • Products - Revenue from products primarily relates to in-store and online merchandise purchases, which are recognized at the point in time when the customer obtains control of the merchandise. This occurs at the time of in-store purchase or delivery of the product to the customer. A provision for anticipated merchandise returns is provided through a reduction of sales and cost of sales in the period that the related sales are recorded. The merchandise return reserve is presented on a gross basis, with a separate asset and liability included in the consolidated balance sheets. • Services - Revenues from services primarily relate to professional installation services the Company provides through subcontractors related to merchandise purchased by a customer. In certain instances, installation services include materials provided by the subcontractor, and both product and installation are included in service revenue. The Company recognizes revenue associated with services as they are rendered, and the majority of services are completed within one week from initiation. Retail deferred revenue consists of amounts received for which customers have not yet taken possession of the merchandise or for which installation has not yet been completed. Deferred revenue is recognized in sales either at a point in time when the customer obtains control of merchandise through pickup or delivery, or over time as services are provided to the customer. The majority of revenue for goods and services is recognized in the quarter following revenue deferral. In addition, the Company defers revenues from stored-value cards, which include gift cards and returned merchandise credits, and recognizes revenue into sales when the cards are redeemed. The Company also defers revenue for its separately-priced long-term protection plan contracts (Lowe’s protection plans), which is a Lowe’s-branded program for which the Company is ultimately self-insured. The Company recognizes revenue from Lowe’s protection plan sales on a straight-line basis over the respective contract term. Expenses for claims are recognized in cost of sales when incurred. Incremental direct acquisition costs and administrative costs to fulfill the contracts associated with Lowe's protection plans for contracts greater than one year are also deferred and recognized as expense on a straight-line basis over the respective contract term. Lowe’s protection plan contract terms primarily range from one Cost of Sales and Selling, General and Administrative Expenses - The following lists the primary costs classified in each major expense category: Cost of Sales Selling, General and Administrative n Total cost of products sold, including: - Purchase costs, net of vendor funds; - Freight expenses associated with moving merchandise inventories from vendors to selling locations; - Costs associated with operating the Company’s distribution network, including payroll and benefit costs and occupancy costs; - Depreciation of assets associated with the Company’s distribution network; n Costs of installation services provided; n Costs associated with shipping and handling to customers, as well as directly from vendors to customers by third parties; n Depreciation of assets used in delivering product to customers; n Costs associated with inventory shrinkage and obsolescence; n Costs of services performed under the Lowe’s protection plan. n Generally, payroll and benefit costs for retail and corporate employees; n Occupancy costs of retail and corporate facilities; n Advertising; n Store environment costs; n Tender costs, including bank charges, costs associated with credit card interchange fees; n Costs associated with self-insured plans, and premium costs for stop-loss coverage and fully insured plans; n Long-lived asset impairment losses, gains/losses on disposal of assets, and exit costs; n Other administrative costs, such as supplies, and travel and entertainment. Advertising - Costs associated with advertising are charged to SG&A expense as incurred. Advertising expenses were $831 million, $869 million, and $877 million in 2023, 2022, and 2021, respectively. Comprehensive Income - The Company reports comprehensive income in its consolidated statements of comprehensive income and consolidated statements of shareholders’ (deficit)/equity. Comprehensive income represents changes in shareholders’ deficit from non-owner sources and is comprised of net earnings adjusted primarily for cash flow hedge derivative contracts. Net cash flow hedge gains, net of tax, classified in accumulated other comprehensive income were $301 million, $315 million, and $6 million as of February 2, 2024, February 3, 2023, and January 28, 2022, respectively. Segment Information - The Company’s home improvement retail operations represent a single reportable segment. Key operating decisions are made at the Company level in order to maintain a consistent retail customer experience. The Company’s home improvement retail stores, in addition to online selling channels, sell similar products and services, use similar processes to sell those products and services, and sell their products and services to similar classes of customers. In addition, the Company’s operations exhibit similar long-term economic characteristics. Beginning February 3, 2023, long-lived assets outside of the U.S. were immaterial as a result of the sale of the Canadian retail business. Net sales outside of the U.S. were approximately 5.2% for the fiscal year ended February 3, 2023. The amounts of long-lived assets and net sales outside of the U.S. were approximately 7.2% and 6.1%, respectively, as of January 28, 2022. Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted - In November 2023, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2023-07, Segment Reporting (Topic 280): Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures. The ASU expands public entities’ segment disclosures by requiring disclosure of significant segment expenses that are regularly provided to the chief operating decision maker and included within each reported measure of segment profit or loss, an amount and description of its composition for other segment items, and interim disclosures of a reportable segment’s profit or loss and assets. Under the ASU, all disclosure requirements in this update and ASC 280, Segment Reporting , will be required for public entities with a single reportable segment. The ASU is effective for the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2025, and subsequent interim periods, with early adoption permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of adopting this ASU on its disclosures. In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-09, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures . The ASU expands income tax disclosures in the effective tax rate reconciliation table and income taxes paid. The ASU is effective for the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 30, 2026. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of adopting this ASU on its disclosures. In March 2024, the SEC adopted its climate-related final rule SEC Release No. 34-99678, The Enhancement and Standardization of Climate-Related Disclosures for Investors, which will require registrants to provide certain climate-related information in their registration statements and annual reports. The rules require significant effects of severe weather events and other natural conditions, as well as amounts related to carbon offsets and renewable energy credits or certificates to be disclosed in the audited financial statements in certain circumstances. The disclosure requirements related to financial statements are effective for the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 30, 2026. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of the rule on its disclosures. Recent accounting pronouncements pending adoption not discussed in this Form 10-K are either not applicable to the Company or are not expected to have a material impact on the Company. |
Revenue
Revenue | 12 Months Ended |
Feb. 02, 2024 | |
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract] | |
Revenue | Revenue Net sales consists primarily of revenue, net of sales tax, associated with contracts with customers for the sale of goods and services in amounts that reflect consideration the Company is entitled to in exchange for those goods and services. The following table presents the Company’s sources of revenue: (In millions) Years Ended February 2, 2024 February 3, 2023 January 28, 2022 Products $ 83,002 $ 93,392 $ 92,415 Services 2,097 2,178 2,304 Other 1,278 1,489 1,531 Net sales $ 86,377 $ 97,059 $ 96,250 The balances and classification within the consolidated balance sheets for anticipated sales returns and the associated right of return assets are as follows: (In millions) Classification February 2, 2024 February 3, 2023 Anticipated sales returns Other current liabilities $ 191 $ 234 Right of return assets Other current assets 111 139 Deferred revenue - retail and stored-value cards Deferred revenue for retail and stored-value cards are as follows: (In millions) February 2, 2024 February 3, 2023 Retail deferred revenue $ 796 $ 933 Stored-value cards deferred revenue 612 670 Deferred revenue $ 1,408 $ 1,603 Deferred revenue - Lowe’s protection plans Deferred revenue associated with Lowe’s protection plans is as follows: (In millions) February 2, 2024 February 3, 2023 Deferred revenue - Lowe’s protection plans $ 1,225 $ 1,201 Lowe’s protection plan sales previously recorded as deferred revenue and claim expenses incurred are as follows: (In millions) Years Ended February 2, 2024 February 3, 2023 January 28, 2022 Lowe’s protection plan deferred revenue recognized into sales $ 549 $ 527 $ 488 Lowe’s protection plan claim expenses 224 180 178 Disaggregation of Revenues The following table presents the Company’s net sales disaggregated by merchandise division: Years Ended February 2, 2024 February 3, 2023 January 28, 2022 (In millions) Total Sales % Total Sales % Total Sales % Home Décor 1 $ 32,130 37.2 % $ 36,202 37.3 % $ 35,688 37.1 % Building Products 2 26,894 31.1 31,269 32.2 29,854 31.0 Hardlines 3 25,020 29.0 26,993 27.8 28,205 29.3 Other 2,333 2.7 2,595 2.7 2,503 2.6 Total $ 86,377 100.0 % $ 97,059 100.0 % $ 96,250 100.0 % Note: Merchandise division net sales for prior periods have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation. 1 Home Décor includes the following product categories: Appliances, Décor, Flooring, Kitchens & Bath, and Paint. 2 Building Products includes the following product categories: Building Materials, Electrical, Lumber, Millwork, and Rough Plumbing. 3 Hardlines includes the following product categories: Hardware, Lawn & Garden, Seasonal & Outdoor Living, and Tools. The following table presents the Company’s net sales disaggregated by geographical area: (In millions) Years Ended February 2, 2024 February 3, 2023 January 28, 2022 United States $ 86,377 $ 92,010 $ 90,348 Canada 1 — 5,049 5,902 Net Sales $ 86,377 $ 97,059 $ 96,250 1 The Canadian retail business was sold on February 3, 2023. |
Fair Value Measurements
Fair Value Measurements | 12 Months Ended |
Feb. 02, 2024 | |
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract] | |
Fair Value Measurements | Fair Value Measurements Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. The authoritative guidance for fair value measurements establishes a three-level hierarchy, which encourages an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. The three levels of the hierarchy are defined as follows: • Level 1 - inputs to the valuation techniques that are quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities • Level 2 - inputs to the valuation techniques that are other than quoted prices but are observable for the assets or liabilities, either directly or indirectly • Level 3 - inputs to the valuation techniques that are unobservable for the assets or liabilities Assets and Liabilities that are Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis The following table presents the Company’s financial assets and financial liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis. Fair Value Measurements at (In millions) Classification Measurement Level February 2, 2024 February 3, 2023 Available-for-sale debt securities: U.S. Treasury securities Short-term investments Level 1 $ 152 $ 157 Money market funds Short-term investments Level 1 56 43 Corporate debt securities Short-term investments Level 2 50 78 Certificates of deposit Short-term investments Level 1 42 40 Commercial paper Short-term investments Level 2 5 52 Municipal obligations Short-term investments Level 2 2 — Foreign government debt securities Short-term investments Level 2 — 14 U.S. Treasury securities Long-term investments Level 1 213 86 Corporate debt securities Long-term investments Level 2 35 12 Foreign government debt securities Long-term investments Level 2 4 — Municipal obligations Long-term investments Level 2 — 2 Derivative instruments: Forward interest rate swaps Other current assets Level 2 $ — $ 251 Fixed-to-floating interest rate swaps Other liabilities Level 2 76 88 Other financial instruments: Contingent consideration Long-term investments Level 3 $ — $ 21 There were no transfers between Levels 1, 2, or 3 during any of the periods presented. When available, quoted prices were used to determine fair value. When quoted prices in active markets were available, financial assets were classified within Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy. When quoted prices in active markets were not available, fair values for financial assets and liabilities classified within Level 2 were determined using pricing models, and the inputs to those pricing models were based on observable market inputs. The inputs to the pricing models were typically benchmark yields, reported trades, broker-dealer quotes, issuer spreads, and benchmark securities, among others. The performance-based contingent consideration is related to the fiscal 2022 sale of the Canadian retail business and is classified as a Level 3 long-term investment. The Company determined the initial fair value for contingent consideration as of February 3, 2023, based on an income approach using an option pricing model, calculated using the significant unobservable inputs such as total equity value, volatility, and expected term. Subsequent measurements of fair value of the contingent consideration are based on an income approach, which requires certain assumptions considering operating performance of the business and a risk-adjusted discount rate. The rollforward of the fair value of contingent consideration is as follows: Years Ended (In millions) February 2, 2024 February 3, 2023 Beginning balance $ 21 $ — Recognition of contingent consideration at initial fair value — 21 Change in fair value 102 — Proceeds received (123) — Ending balance $ — $ 21 Assets and Liabilities that are Measured at Fair Value on a Nonrecurring Basis For the fiscal year ended February 2, 2024, the Company had no material measurements of assets and liabilities at fair value on a nonrecurring basis subsequent to their initial recognition. For the fiscal year ended February 3, 2023, the Company’s only significant assets or liabilities measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis subsequent to their initial recognition were certain long-lived assets as further described below. The Company reviews the carrying amounts of long-lived assets whenever certain events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amounts may not be recoverable. When evaluating long-lived assets for impairment, the asset group is generally at an individual location level, as that is the lowest level for which cash flows are identifiable. Cash flows for individual locations do not include an allocation of corporate overhead. The Company evaluates long-lived assets for triggering events on a quarterly basis to determine when assets may not be recoverable. An impairment loss is recognized when the carrying amount of the asset (disposal) group is not recoverable and exceeds its fair value. The Company estimates the fair values of assets subject to long-lived asset impairment based on the Company’s own judgments about the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the assets and on observable market data, when available. The Company classifies these fair value measurements as Level 3. During the third quarter of fiscal 2022, the Company determined it was more likely than not that the assets within the Canadian retail business would be sold or otherwise disposed of significantly before the end of their previously estimated useful lives, and these assets were evaluated for recoverability. Based on the proposed transaction, the Company reconsidered the appropriate asset grouping of long-lived assets attributable to the Company’s Canadian locations given the change in the Company’s expectations regarding use and disposition of its associated assets. The Company determined the total Canadian retail business (Canada asset group) to be the appropriate asset group for which the long-lived assets should be evaluated, as this represented the lowest level for which identifiable cash flows were largely independent of the cash flows of other groups of assets and liabilities. The carrying value of the Canada asset group included substantially all assets and liabilities of the Canadian retail business, including accounts receivable, inventory, property, operating and finance lease right-of-use assets, definite-lived intangible assets, operating liabilities including accounts payable and accrued compensation, and operating and finance lease liabilities. A market approach of orderly transaction under current market conditions was used in determining the estimated fair value of the Canada asset group, which was based on the proposed transaction price, inclusive of performance-based contingent consideration. The estimated fair value of the Canada asset group was determined to be $421 million. As a result, the Company recorded $2.1 billion of long-lived asset impairment within SG&A expense Note 6 for details of the divestiture. The following table presents the Company’s impairment losses resulting from non-financial assets measured at estimated fair value on a nonrecurring basis included in earnings for the fiscal year ended February 3, 2023: Year Ended (In millions) February 3, 2023 Canada asset group: Property, less accumulated depreciation $ 1,258 Operating lease right-of-use assets 621 Other assets 182 Other 36 Total $ 2,097 Other Fair Value Disclosures The Company’s financial assets and liabilities not measured at fair value on a recurring basis include cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, short-term borrowings, accounts payable, and long-term debt and are reflected in the financial statements at cost. With the exception of long-term debt, cost approximates fair value for these items due to their short-term nature. As further described in Note 8 , certain long-term debt is associated with a fair value hedge, and the changes in fair value of the hedged debt is included in the carrying value of long-term debt on the consolidated balance sheets. The fair values of the Company’s unsecured notes were estimated using quoted market prices. The fair values of the Company’s mortgage notes were estimated using discounted cash flow analyses, based on the future cash outflows associated with these arrangements and discounted using the applicable incremental borrowing rate. Carrying amounts and the related estimated fair value of the Company’s long-term debt, excluding finance lease obligations, are as follows: February 2, 2024 February 3, 2023 (In millions) Carrying Amount Fair Value Carrying Amount Fair Value Unsecured notes (Level 1) $ 35,409 $ 32,757 $ 32,897 $ 30,190 Mortgage notes (Level 2) 2 2 2 2 Long-term debt (excluding finance lease obligations) $ 35,411 $ 32,759 $ 32,899 $ 30,192 |
Property and Accumulated Deprec
Property and Accumulated Depreciation | 12 Months Ended |
Feb. 02, 2024 | |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract] | |
Property and Accumulated Depreciation | Property and Accumulated Depreciation Property is summarized by major class in the following table: (In millions) Estimated Depreciable Lives, In Years February 2, 2024 February 3, 2023 Cost: Land N/A $ 6,785 $ 6,793 Buildings and building improvements 7-40 18,039 17,784 Equipment 2-15 10,238 9,541 Construction in progress N/A 708 793 Total cost 35,770 34,911 Accumulated depreciation (18,117) (17,344) Property, less accumulated depreciation $ 17,653 $ 17,567 Included in property, less accumulated depreciation are right-of-use assets under finance leases. The related amortization expense for right-of-use assets under finance leases is included in depreciation and amortization expense. The Company recognized depreciation and amortization expense, inclusive of amounts presented in cost of sales, of $1.9 billion in 2023 and 2022, and $1.8 billion in 2021. |
Leases
Leases | 12 Months Ended |
Feb. 02, 2024 | |
Leases [Abstract] | |
Leases | Leases The lease-related assets and liabilities recorded on the balance sheet are summarized in the following table: (In millions) Classification February 2, 2024 February 3, 2023 Assets Operating lease assets Operating lease right-of-use assets $ 3,733 $ 3,518 Finance lease assets Property, less accumulated depreciation 1 425 462 Total lease assets 4,158 3,980 Liabilities Current Operating Current operating lease liabilities 487 522 Finance Current maturities of long-term debt 87 86 Noncurrent Operating Noncurrent operating lease liabilities 3,737 3,512 Finance Long-term debt, excluding current maturities 422 477 Total lease liabilities $ 4,733 $ 4,597 1 Finance lease assets are recorded net of accumulated amortization of $326 million as of February 2, 2024, and $244 million as of February 3, 2023. The table below presents the lease costs for finance and operating leases: (In millions) Years Ended February 2, 2024 February 3, 2023 January 28, 2022 Finance lease cost Amortization of leased assets $ 88 $ 90 $ 89 Interest on lease liabilities 24 29 30 Operating lease cost 1 630 734 699 Variable lease cost 258 329 268 Total lease cost $ 1,000 $ 1,182 $ 1,086 1 Includes short-term leases and sublease income, which are immaterial. The future minimum rental payments required under operating and finance lease obligations as of February 2, 2024, having initial or remaining non-cancelable lease terms in excess of one year are summarized as follows: (In millions) Operating Leases 1 Finance Leases 2 Total Fiscal 2024 $ 671 $ 107 $ 778 Fiscal 2025 722 100 822 Fiscal 2026 680 86 766 Fiscal 2027 608 54 662 Fiscal 2028 571 48 619 Thereafter 2,010 227 2,237 Total lease payments 5,262 622 5,884 Less: interest 3 (1,038) (113) (1,151) Present value of lease liabilities $ 4,224 $ 509 $ 4,733 1 Operating lease payments include $402 million related to options to extend lease terms that are reasonably certain of being exercised and exclude $179 million of minimum lease payments for leases signed but not yet commenced. 2 Finance lease payments exclude $6 million of minimum lease payments for leases signed but not yet commenced. 3 Calculated using the lease-specific incremental borrowing rate. Lease Term and Discount Rate February 2, 2024 February 3, 2023 Weighted-average remaining lease term (years) Operating leases 9.23 9.43 Finance leases 8.75 8.96 Weighted-average discount rate Operating leases 4.11 % 3.78 % Finance leases 4.93 % 4.92 % Other Information Years Ended (In millions) February 2, 2024 February 3, 2023 January 28, 2022 Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities Operating cash flows used for operating leases $ 689 $ 788 $ 708 Operating cash flows used for finance leases 24 29 30 Financing cash flows used for finance leases 92 90 92 Leased assets obtained in exchange for new finance lease liabilities 50 51 110 Leased assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease liabilities 1 696 729 815 1 Excludes $179 million of leases signed but not yet commenced as of February 2, 2024. |
Leases | Leases The lease-related assets and liabilities recorded on the balance sheet are summarized in the following table: (In millions) Classification February 2, 2024 February 3, 2023 Assets Operating lease assets Operating lease right-of-use assets $ 3,733 $ 3,518 Finance lease assets Property, less accumulated depreciation 1 425 462 Total lease assets 4,158 3,980 Liabilities Current Operating Current operating lease liabilities 487 522 Finance Current maturities of long-term debt 87 86 Noncurrent Operating Noncurrent operating lease liabilities 3,737 3,512 Finance Long-term debt, excluding current maturities 422 477 Total lease liabilities $ 4,733 $ 4,597 1 Finance lease assets are recorded net of accumulated amortization of $326 million as of February 2, 2024, and $244 million as of February 3, 2023. The table below presents the lease costs for finance and operating leases: (In millions) Years Ended February 2, 2024 February 3, 2023 January 28, 2022 Finance lease cost Amortization of leased assets $ 88 $ 90 $ 89 Interest on lease liabilities 24 29 30 Operating lease cost 1 630 734 699 Variable lease cost 258 329 268 Total lease cost $ 1,000 $ 1,182 $ 1,086 1 Includes short-term leases and sublease income, which are immaterial. The future minimum rental payments required under operating and finance lease obligations as of February 2, 2024, having initial or remaining non-cancelable lease terms in excess of one year are summarized as follows: (In millions) Operating Leases 1 Finance Leases 2 Total Fiscal 2024 $ 671 $ 107 $ 778 Fiscal 2025 722 100 822 Fiscal 2026 680 86 766 Fiscal 2027 608 54 662 Fiscal 2028 571 48 619 Thereafter 2,010 227 2,237 Total lease payments 5,262 622 5,884 Less: interest 3 (1,038) (113) (1,151) Present value of lease liabilities $ 4,224 $ 509 $ 4,733 1 Operating lease payments include $402 million related to options to extend lease terms that are reasonably certain of being exercised and exclude $179 million of minimum lease payments for leases signed but not yet commenced. 2 Finance lease payments exclude $6 million of minimum lease payments for leases signed but not yet commenced. 3 Calculated using the lease-specific incremental borrowing rate. Lease Term and Discount Rate February 2, 2024 February 3, 2023 Weighted-average remaining lease term (years) Operating leases 9.23 9.43 Finance leases 8.75 8.96 Weighted-average discount rate Operating leases 4.11 % 3.78 % Finance leases 4.93 % 4.92 % Other Information Years Ended (In millions) February 2, 2024 February 3, 2023 January 28, 2022 Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities Operating cash flows used for operating leases $ 689 $ 788 $ 708 Operating cash flows used for finance leases 24 29 30 Financing cash flows used for finance leases 92 90 92 Leased assets obtained in exchange for new finance lease liabilities 50 51 110 Leased assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease liabilities 1 696 729 815 1 Excludes $179 million of leases signed but not yet commenced as of February 2, 2024. |
Divestiture of the Canadian Ret
Divestiture of the Canadian Retail Business | 12 Months Ended |
Feb. 02, 2024 | |
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract] | |
Divestiture of the Canadian Retail Business | Divestiture of the Canadian Retail Business On February 3, 2023, the Company sold its Canadian retail business to Sycamore Partners for $491 million in cash and performance-based contingent consideration with an initial fair value of $21 million, which was recognized as a financial asset in long-term investments on the consolidated balance sheet. The Canadian retail business operated or serviced the corporate and independent dealer-owned stores in a number of complementary formats under different banners, which include RONA, Lowe’s Canada, Réno-Dépôt, and Dick’s Lumber. The decision to sell the business was made as part of the Company’s strategy to simplify its business model and focus on the U.S. home improvement business. During the fiscal year ended February 3, 2023, the Company recorded $2.5 billion of pre-tax costs associated with the sale, inclusive of long-lived asset impairment, loss on sale, and other closing costs. The cumulative foreign currency translation adjustment previously included in accumulated other comprehensive income was reclassified to earnings and included in the loss on sale. During the fiscal year ended February 2, 2024, the Company recognized a gain on sale of $79 million associated with performance-based contingent consideration received and final adjustments to the selling price. A summary of the significant activity included within SG&A expense in the consolidated statements of earnings associated with the sale of the Canadian retail business is as follows: Years Ended (In millions) February 2, 2024 February 3, 2023 Long-lived asset impairment $ — $ 2,061 (Gain)/loss on sale (79) 421 Other closing costs — 19 Total $ (79) $ 2,501 |
Debt
Debt | 12 Months Ended |
Feb. 02, 2024 | |
Debt Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Debt | Debt Commercial Paper Program In September 2023, the Company entered into an amended and restated $2.0 billion five-year unsecured revolving credit agreement (2023 Credit Agreement), which amended and restated the Company’s $2.0 billion five-year unsecured revolving credit agreement entered into in March 2020, and as amended (2020 Credit Agreement), to extend the term until September 2028. The 2023 Credit Agreement, along with the $2.0 billion five-year unsecured third amended and restated credit agreement entered into in December 2021, and as amended (Third Amended and Restated Credit Agreement), support the Company’s commercial paper program. The amounts available to be drawn under the 2023 Credit Agreement and the Third Amended and Restated Credit Agreement are reduced by the amount of borrowings under the commercial paper program. Subject to obtaining commitments from the lenders and satisfying other conditions specified in the 2023 Credit Agreement and Third Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (collectively, the Credit Agreements), the Company may increase the combined aggregate availability of both agreements by an additional $1.0 billion. The Credit Agreements contain customary representations, warranties, and covenants for transactions of these type. The Company was in compliance with those financial covenants as of February 2, 2024. There were no borrowings under the Company’s commercial paper program, Third Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, or the 2023 Credit Agreement as of February 2, 2024. Total combined availability under the Credit Agreements was $4.0 billion as of February 2, 2024. Outstanding borrowings under the Company’s commercial paper program were $499 million, with a weighted average interest rate of 4.78%, as of February 3, 2023. There were no outstanding borrowings under the Company’s Third Amended and Restated Credit Agreement or the 2020 Credit Agreement as of February 3, 2023. Long-Term Debt Debt Category (In millions, except percentage data) Weighted-Average Interest Rate as of February 2, 2024 February 2, 2024 February 3, 2023 Secured debt: Mortgage notes due through fiscal 2027 1 6.24 % $ 2 $ 2 Unsecured debt: Notes due through fiscal 2028 3.26 % 9,820 9,301 Notes due fiscal 2029-2033 3.79 % 9,507 8,506 Notes due fiscal 2034-2038 5.93 % 858 857 Notes due fiscal 2039-2043 4.08 % 2,380 2,379 Notes due fiscal 2044-2048 3.96 % 3,421 3,420 Notes due fiscal 2049-2053 4.37 % 6,711 6,215 Notes due fiscal 2059-2063 5.19 % 2,713 2,219 Finance lease obligations due through fiscal 2042 509 562 Total long-term debt 35,921 33,461 Less: current maturities (537) (585) Long-term debt, excluding current maturities $ 35,384 $ 32,876 1 Real properties with an aggregate book value of $12 million as of February 2, 2024, were pledged as collateral for secured debt. Principal amount of debt maturities, exclusive of unamortized original issue discounts, unamortized debt issuance costs, fair-value hedge adjustments, and finance lease obligations, for the next five fiscal years and thereafter are as follows: (In millions) Principal Fiscal 2024 $ 450 Fiscal 2025 2,500 Fiscal 2026 2,350 Fiscal 2027 2,368 Fiscal 2028 2,255 Thereafter 25,847 Total $ 35,770 The Company’s unsecured notes are issued under indentures that generally have similar terms and, therefore, have been grouped by maturity date for presentation purposes in the table above. The notes contain certain restrictive covenants, none of which are expected to impact the Company’s capital resources or liquidity. The Company was in compliance with all financial covenants of these agreements as of February 2, 2024. During 2023, the Company issued $3.0 billion of unsecured fixed rate notes (collectively, the 2023 Notes) as follows: Issue Date Principal Amount Maturity Date Interest Rate Discount March 2023 $ 1,000 April 2026 4.800% $ 3 March 2023 $ 1,000 July 2033 5.150% $ 4 March 2023 $ 500 July 2053 5.750% $ 5 March 2023 $ 500 April 2063 5.850% $ 5 Interest on the March 2023 Notes with April maturity dates is payable semiannually in arrears in April and October of each year until maturity. Interest on the March 2023 Notes with July maturity dates is payable semiannually in arrears in January and July of each year until maturity. During 2022, the Company issued $9.8 billion of unsecured fixed rate notes (collectively, the 2022 Notes) as follows: Issue Date Principal Amount Maturity Date Interest Rate Discount March 2022 $ 750 April 2027 3.350% $ 3 March 2022 $ 1,500 April 2032 3.750% $ 7 March 2022 $ 1,500 April 2052 4.250% $ 14 March 2022 $ 1,250 April 2062 4.450% $ 12 September 2022 $ 1,000 September 2025 4.400% $ 3 September 2022 $ 1,250 April 2033 5.000% $ 9 September 2022 $ 1,500 April 2053 5.625% $ 18 September 2022 $ 1,000 September 2062 5.800% $ 16 Interest on the September 2022 Notes and March 2022 Notes with April maturity dates is payable semiannually in arrears in April and October of each year until maturity. Interest on the September 2022 Notes with September maturity dates is payable semiannually in arrears in March and September of each year until maturity. The indentures governing the 2023 and 2022 Notes contain a provision that allows the Company to redeem these notes at any time, in whole or in part, at specified redemption prices, plus accrued interest, if any, up to the date of redemption. The indentures also contain a provision that allows the holders of the notes to require the Company to repurchase all or any part of their notes if a change of control triggering event occurs. If elected under the change of control provisions, the repurchase of the notes will occur at a purchase price of 101% of the principal amount, plus accrued interest, if any, on such notes up to the date of purchase. The indentures governing the notes do not limit the aggregate principal amount of debt securities that the Company may issue and do not require the Company to maintain specified financial ratios or levels of net worth or liquidity. However, the indentures include various restrictive covenants, none of which is expected to impact the Company’s liquidity or capital resources. The discounts associated with these issuances, which include the underwriting and issuance discounts, are recorded in long-term debt and are being amortized over the respective terms of the notes using the effective interest method. |
Derivative Instruments
Derivative Instruments | 12 Months Ended |
Feb. 02, 2024 | |
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Derivative Instruments | Derivative Instruments The notional amounts of the Company’s material derivative instruments are as follows: (In millions) February 2, 2024 February 3, 2023 Cash flow hedges: Forward interest rate swap agreements $ — $ 1,290 Fair value hedges: Fixed-to-floating interest rate swap agreements $ 850 $ 850 See Note 3 for the gross fair values of the Company’s outstanding derivative financial instruments and corresponding fair value classifications. In connection with the issuance of our March 2023 Notes, we settled forward interest rate swap contracts with a combined notional amount of $2.0 billion and received a payment of $247 million. In connection with the issuance of the March 2022 Notes, the Company settled forward interest rate swap contracts with a combined notional amount of $1.5 billion and received a payment of $143 million. In connection with the issuance of the September 2022 Notes, the Company settled forward interest rate swap contracts with a combined notional amount of $1.3 billion and received a payment of $136 million. The (loss)/gain from forward interest rate swap derivatives, both matured and outstanding, designated as cash flow hedges recorded in other comprehensive (loss)/income and earnings for 2023, 2022, and 2021, including its line item in the financial statements, is as follows: Years Ended (In millions) February 2, 2024 February 3, 2023 January 28, 2022 Other comprehensive (loss)/income: Cash flow hedges – net of tax benefit/(expense) of $5 million, ($102) million, and ($35) million, respectively $ (14) $ 311 $ 103 Net earnings: Interest – net $ 15 $ 1 $ (11) |
Shareholders_ Deficit
Shareholders’ Deficit | 12 Months Ended |
Feb. 02, 2024 | |
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract] | |
Shareholders’ Deficit | Shareholders’ Deficit Authorized shares of preferred stock were 5.0 million ($5 par value) as of February 2, 2024, and February 3, 2023, none of which have been issued. The Board of Directors may issue the preferred stock (without action by shareholders) in one or more series, having such voting rights, dividend and liquidation preferences, and such conversion and other rights as may be designated by the Board of Directors at the time of issuance. Authorized shares of common stock were 5.6 billion ($0.50 par value) as of February 2, 2024, and February 3, 2023. The Company has a share repurchase program that is executed through purchases made from time to time either in the open market or through private off-market transactions. Shares purchased under the repurchase program are returned to authorized and unissued status. On December 7, 2022, the Company announced that its Board of Directors authorized $15.0 billion of share repurchases under the program. As of February 2, 2024, the Company had $14.6 billion remaining under the program. During the year ended February 2, 2024, the Company entered into Accelerated Share Repurchase (ASR) agreements with third-party financial institutions to repurchase a total of 15.4 million shares of the Company’s common stock for $3.3 billion. At inception, the Company paid the financial institutions using cash on hand and took initial delivery of shares. Under the terms of the ASR agreements, upon settlement, the Company would either receive additional shares from the financial institution or be required to deliver additional shares or cash to the financial institution. The Company controlled its election to either deliver additional shares or cash to the financial institution and was subject to provisions which limited the number of shares the Company would be required to deliver. The final number of shares received upon settlement of each ASR agreement was determined with reference to the volume-weighted average price of the Company’s common stock over the term of the ASR agreement. The initial repurchase of shares under these agreements resulted in an immediate reduction of the outstanding shares used to calculate the weighted-average common shares outstanding for basic and diluted earnings per share. These ASR agreements were accounted for as treasury stock transactions and forward stock purchase contracts. The par value of the shares received was recorded as a reduction to common stock with the remainder recorded as a reduction to capital in excess of par value and accumulated deficit. The forward stock purchase contracts were considered indexed to the Company’s own stock and were classified as equity instruments. The terms of each ASR agreement entered into during the last three fiscal years, structured as outlined above, are as follows (in millions): Agreement Execution Date ASR Settlement Date ASR Agreement Amount Minimum Notional Amount 1 Maximum Notional Amount 1 Cash Payment Received at Settlement 1 Initial Shares Delivered Additional Shares Delivered at Settlement Total Shares Delivered Q1 2021 Q1 2021 2,000 — — — 10.7 0.2 10.9 Q2 2021 Q2 2021 2,132 1,750 2,500 368 7.2 4.0 11.2 Q3 2021 Q3 2021 1,592 1,500 2,000 408 5.9 1.7 7.6 Q4 2021 Q4 2021 3,000 — — — 10.3 1.6 11.9 Q1 2022 Q1 2022 750 — — — 2.8 0.6 3.4 Q2 2022 Q2 2022 1,750 — — — 7.5 2.1 9.6 Q3 2022 Q3 2022 2,250 — — — 8.3 3.3 11.6 Q4 2022 Q4 2022 530 — — — 2.0 0.6 2.6 Q1 2023 Q1 2023 750 — — — 3.1 0.7 3.8 Q2 2023 Q2 2023 1,000 — — — 3.9 0.7 4.6 Q3 2023 Q3 2023 1,500 — — — 5.3 1.7 7.0 1 The Company entered into variable notional ASR agreements with third-party financial institutions to repurchase between a minimum notional amount and a maximum notional amount. At inception of each transaction, the Company paid the maximum notional amount and received shares. When the Company finalized each transaction, it received additional shares as well as a cash payment from the third-party financial institution equal to the difference between the prepayment amount (maximum notional amount) and the final notional amount. During the year ended February 2, 2024, the Company also repurchased shares of its common stock through the open market totaling 13.8 million shares for a cost of $2.9 billion. The Company also withholds shares from employees to satisfy either the exercise price of stock options exercised or the statutory withholding tax liability resulting from the vesting of restricted stock awards and performance share units. Total shares repurchased for 2023, 2022, and 2021 were as follows: Years Ended February 2, 2024 February 3, 2023 January 28, 2022 (In millions) Shares Cost Shares Cost Shares Cost Share repurchase program 1 29.2 $ 6,199 70.6 $ 14,004 62.6 $ 12,990 Shares withheld from employees 0.7 135 0.6 124 0.4 84 Total share repurchases 29.9 $ 6,334 71.2 $ 14,128 63.0 $ 13,074 1 As of January 1, 2023, share repurchases in excess of issuances are subject to a 1% excise tax, which is included as part of the cost basis of the shares acquired. |
Share-Based Payments
Share-Based Payments | 12 Months Ended |
Feb. 02, 2024 | |
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Abstract] | |
Share-Based Payments | Share-Based Payments Overview of Share-Based Payment Plans The Company has an active equity incentive plan (the Incentive Plan) under which the Company has been authorized to grant share-based awards to key employees and non-employee directors. The Company also has an employee stock purchase plan (the ESPP) that allows employees to purchase Company shares at a discount through payroll deductions. Both of these plans contain a non-discretionary anti-dilution provision that is designed to equalize the value of an award as a result of any stock dividend, stock split, recapitalization, or any other similar equity restructuring. A total of 80.0 million shares were authorized for grants of share-based awards to key employees and non-employee directors under the Company’s currently active Incentive Plan, of which there were 24.6 million shares remaining available for grants as of February 2, 2024. The 2020 Employee Stock Purchase Plan (the ESPP) permits a maximum of 20.0 million shares to be offered for purchase. As of February 2, 2024, there were 18.1 million s hares remaining available for purchase. The Company recognized share-based payment expense within SG&A expense in the consolidated statements of earnings of $210 million, $224 million, and $230 million in 2023, 2022, and 2021, respectively. The total associated income tax benefit recognized, exclusive of excess tax benefits, was $30 million, $36 million, and $40 million in 2023, 2022, and 2021, respectively. Total unrecognized share-based payment expense for all share-based payment plans was $248 million as of February 2, 2024, of which $147 million will be recognized in 2024, $85 million in 2025, and $16 million thereafter. This results in these amounts being recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.4 years. For all share-based payment awards, the expense recognized has been adjusted for estimated forfeitures where the requisite service is not expected to be met. Estimated forfeiture rates are developed based on the Company’s analysis of historical forfeiture data for homogeneous employee groups. General terms and methods of valuation for the Company’s share-based awards are as follows: Stock Options Stock options have terms of 10 years, with one-third of each grant vesting each year for three years, subsequent to the date of the grant, and are assigned an exercise price equal to the closing market price of a share of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant. Options are expensed on a straight-line basis over the grant vesting period, which is considered to be the requisite service period. The fair value of each option grant is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model. When determining expected volatility, the Company considers the historical volatility of the Company’s stock price, as well as implied volatility. The risk-free interest rate is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant, based on the options’ expected term. The expected term of the options is based on the Company’s evaluation of option holders’ exercise patterns and represents the period of time that options are expected to remain unexercised. The Company uses historical data to estimate the timing and amount of forfeitures. The weighted average assumptions used in the Black-Scholes option-pricing model and weighted-average grant date fair value for options granted in 2023, 2022, and 2021 are as follows: Years Ended February 2, 2024 February 3, 2023 January 28, 2022 Weighted-average assumptions used: Expected volatility 32.2 % 30.7 % 30.2 % Dividend yield 1.74 % 1.66 % 1.73 % Risk-free interest rate 3.59 % 2.56 % 1.25 % Expected term, in years 6.50 6.51 6.49 Weighted-average grant date fair value $ 64.41 $ 58.66 $ 49.47 The total intrinsic value of options exercised, representing the difference between the exercise price and the market price on the date of exercise, was approximately $28 million, $41 million, and $46 million in 2023, 2022, and 2021, respectively. Transactions related to stock options for the fiscal year ended February 2, 2024, are summarized as follows: (in thousands, except per share and years data) Shares Weighted-Average Exercise Price Per Share Weighted-Average Remaining Term Aggregate Intrinsic Value Outstanding as of February 3, 2023 1,845 $ 122.90 Granted 303 200.83 Canceled, forfeited or expired (69) 184.74 Exercised (249) 98.93 Outstanding as of February 2, 2024 1,830 $ 136.74 6.43 $ 151,472 Vested and expected to vest as of February 2, 2024 1 1,795 $ 135.46 6.38 $ 150,802 Exercisable as of February 2, 2024 1,308 $ 111.67 5.58 $ 141,018 1 Includes outstanding vested options as well as outstanding nonvested options after a forfeiture rate is applied. Restricted Stock Awards Restricted stock awards are valued at the market price of a share of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant. In general, these awards vest ratably over a three-year period from the date of grant. Certain awards vest 50% at the end of a two-year period from the date of grant and 50% at the end of a three-year period from the date of grant, or vest 100% at the end of a three-year period from the date of grant. All awards are expensed on a straight-line basis over a three-year period, which is considered to be the requisite service period. The Company uses historical data to estimate the timing and amount of forfeitures. The weighted-average grant-date fair value per share of restricted stock awards granted was $201.78, $201.10, and $192.26 in 2023, 2022, and 2021, respectively. The total fair value of restricted stock awards vesting each year was approximately $208 million, $203 million, and $200 million in 2023, 2022, and 2021, respectively. Transactions related to restricted stock awards for the fiscal year ended February 2, 2024, are summarized as follows: (in thousands, except per share data) Shares Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value Per Share Nonvested as of February 3, 2023 1,792 $ 158.20 Granted 804 201.78 Vested (1,035) 129.63 Canceled or forfeited (183) 197.42 Nonvested as of February 2, 2024 1,378 $ 199.88 Deferred Stock Units Deferred stock units are valued at the market price of a share of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant and earn dividend equivalents. For non-employee Directors, these awards vest on the earlier of the first anniversary of the grant date and the day immediately preceding the next Annual Meeting of Shareholders, subject to acceleration in certain circumstances, and are expensed on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period. Awards granted prior to 2022 vested immediately and were expensed on the grant date. Deferred stock units granted to non-employee Directors in 2023, 2022, and 2021 are as follows: Years Ended (In thousands, except per share data) February 2, 2024 February 3, 2023 January 28, 2022 Deferred shares granted to non-employee Directors 11 12 10 Weighted-average grant date fair value per share $ 206.52 $ 200.27 $ 194.83 Performance Share Units The Company issues performance share units classified as equity awards. Expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period, based on the probability of achieving the performance condition, with changes in expectations recognized as an adjustment to earnings in the period of the change. Compensation cost is not recognized for performance share units that do not vest because service or performance conditions are not satisfied, and any previously recognized compensation cost is reversed. Performance share units do not have dividend rights. The Company uses historical data to estimate the timing and amount of forfeitures. The Company’s performance share units contain performance and service conditions that must be satisfied for an employee to earn the right to benefit from the award, as well as a market condition modifier. The performance condition for these awards continues to be based primarily on the achievement of the Company’s return on invested capital (ROIC) targets. The market condition is based on the Company’s total shareholder return (TSR) compared to the median TSR of companies listed in the S&P 500 Index over a three-year performance period. The Company uses a Monte-Carlo simulation to determine the grant date fair value for these awards, which takes into consideration the market price of a share of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant less the present value of dividends expected during the requisite service period, as well as the possible outcomes pertaining to the TSR market condition. The weighted-average assumptions used in the Monte Carlo simulations for these awards granted in 2023, 2022, and 2021 are as follows: Years Ended February 2, 2024 February 3, 2023 January 28, 2022 Weighted-average assumptions used: Expected volatility 29.3 % 37.1 % 37.5 % Dividend yield 2.10 % 1.58 % 1.77 % Risk-free interest rate 3.83 % 2.54 % 0.35 % Expected term, in years 2.82 2.84 2.84 In general, 0% to 200% of the Company’s performance share units vest at the end of a three-year service period from the date of grant based upon achievement of the performance condition, or a combination of the performance and market conditions, specified in the performance share unit agreement. The weighted-average grant-date fair value per unit of performance share units classified as equity awards granted was $209.50, $200.06, and $208.74 in 2023, 2022, and 2021, respectively. The total fair value of performance share units vesting was approximately $105 million and $74 million in 2023 and 2022, respectively. There were no performance share units vesting in 2021. Transactions related to performance share units classified as equity awards for the fiscal year ended February 2, 2024, are summarized as follows: (in thousands, except per share data) Units 1 Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value Per Unit Nonvested as of February 3, 2023 557 $ 203.93 Granted 195 209.50 Vested (263) 203.85 Canceled or forfeited (52) 205.94 Nonvested as of February 2, 2024 437 $ 206.23 1 The number of units presented is based on achieving the targeted performance goals as defined in the performance share unit agreements. As of February 2, 2024, the maximum number of nonvested units that could vest under the provisions of the agreements was 0.9 million. Restricted Stock Units Restricted stock units do not have dividend rights and are valued at the market price of a share of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant less the present value of dividends expected during the requisite service period. In general, these awards vest ratably over a three-year period from the date of grant. Certain awards vest 50% at the end of a two-year period from the date of grant and 50% at the end of a three-year period from the date of grant, or vest 100% at the end of a three-year period from the date of grant. All awards are expensed on a straight-line basis over that period, which is considered to be the requisite service period. The Company uses historical data to estimate the timing and amount of forfeitures. The weighted-average grant-date fair value per share of restricted stock units granted was $188.22, $192.46, and $184.40 in 2023, 2022, and 2021, respectively. The total fair value of restricted stock units vesting was approximately $67 million, $73 million, and $47 million in 2023, 2022, and 2021, respectively. Transactions related to restricted stock units for the fiscal year ended February 2, 2024, are summarized as follows: (in thousands, except per share data) Shares Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value Per Share Nonvested as of February 3, 2023 593 $ 156.24 Granted 299 188.22 Vested (336) 131.39 Canceled or forfeited (80) 186.06 Nonvested as of February 2, 2024 476 $ 188.84 ESPP |
Employee Retirement Plans
Employee Retirement Plans | 12 Months Ended |
Feb. 02, 2024 | |
Retirement Benefits, Description [Abstract] | |
Employee Retirement Plans | Employee Retirement Plans The Company maintains a defined contribution retirement plan for eligible employees (the 401(k) Plan). Eligible employees may participate in the 401(k) Plan the first of the month after thirty days of employment. The Company makes contributions to the 401(k) Plan each payroll period, based upon a matching formula applied to employee deferrals (the Company Match). Participants are eligible to receive the Company Match pursuant to the terms of the 401(k) Plan. The Company Match varies based on how much the employee elects to defer up to a maximum of 4.25% of eligible compensation. The Company Match is invested identically to employee contributions and is immediately vested. The Company maintains a Benefit Restoration Plan to supplement benefits provided under the 401(k) Plan to participants whose benefits are restricted as a result of certain provisions of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. This plan provides for employee salary deferrals and employer contributions in the form of a Company Match. The Company maintains a non-qualified deferred compensation program called the Lowe’s Cash Deferral Plan. This plan is designed to permit certain employees to defer receipt of portions of their compensation, thereby delaying taxation on the deferral amount and on subsequent earnings until the balance is distributed. This plan does not provide for Company contributions. The Company recognized expense associated with these employee retirement plans of $167 million, $174 million, and $177 million in 2023, 2022, and 2021, respectively. |
Income Taxes
Income Taxes | 12 Months Ended |
Feb. 02, 2024 | |
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Income Taxes | Income Taxes The following is a reconciliation of the federal statutory tax rate to the effective tax rate: Years Ended February 2, 2024 February 3, 2023 January 28, 2022 Statutory federal income tax rate 21.0 % 21.0 % 21.0 % State income taxes, net of federal tax benefit 3.8 4.8 4.0 Valuation allowance 0.7 5.5 — Expiration of capital loss carryforward — 2.5 — Loss on divestiture of Canadian retail business (1.0) (4.1) — Other, net (0.4) (0.9) (0.3) Effective tax rate 24.1 % 28.8 % 24.7 % The components of the income tax provision/(benefit) are as follows: Years Ended (In millions) February 2, 2024 February 3, 2023 January 28, 2022 Current: Federal $ 1,955 $ 2,226 $ 2,069 State 489 561 557 Total current 1 2,444 2,787 2,626 Deferred: Federal 3 (179) 129 State 2 (9) 11 Total deferred 1 5 (188) 140 Total income tax provision $ 2,449 $ 2,599 $ 2,766 1 Amounts applicable to foreign income taxes were insignificant for all periods presented. The tax effects of cumulative temporary differences that gave rise to the deferred tax assets and liabilities were as follows: (In millions) February 2, 2024 February 3, 2023 Deferred tax assets: Self-insurance $ 261 $ 267 Share-based payment expense 49 64 Operating lease liabilities 1,159 1,126 Capital loss carryforwards 695 722 Net operating losses 332 409 Other, net 446 363 Total deferred tax assets 2,942 2,951 Valuation allowance (1,133) (1,136) Net deferred tax assets 1,809 1,815 Deferred tax liabilities: Operating lease right-of-use assets (1,017) (974) Property (389) (438) Other, net (155) (153) Total deferred tax liabilities (1,561) (1,565) Net deferred tax assets $ 248 $ 250 As of February 2, 2024, and February 3, 2023, the Company had Canadian net operating loss carryforwards of $1.3 billion and $1.6 billion, respectively. The net operating losses expire in 2024 through 2043. As of February 2, 2024, and February 3, 2023, the Company had capital loss carryforwards of $2.7 billion and $2.5 billion, respectively, for Canadian tax purposes which do not expire. A valuation allowance of $1.1 billion was recorded as of February 2, 2024, and February 3, 2023. A reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances of unrecognized tax benefits is as follows: Years Ended (In millions) February 2, 2024 February 3, 2023 January 28, 2022 Unrecognized tax benefits, beginning of year $ 37 $ 38 $ 2 Additions for tax positions of prior years — — 38 Settlements — (1) (2) Unrecognized tax benefits, end of year $ 37 $ 37 $ 38 The unrecognized tax benefits that, if recognized, would favorably impact the effective tax rate were $37 million as of February 2, 2024, and February 3, 2023. The net interest expense recognized by the Company related to uncertain tax positions was $1 million for 2023, $3 million for 2022, and $12 million for 2021. The Company had $14 million of accrued interest related to uncertain tax positions as of February 2, 2024, and February 3, 2023. No penalties were recognized related to uncertain tax positions for 2023 or 2022. There was $4 million in penalties recognized related to uncertain tax positions for 2021. The Company had $4 million of accrued penalties related to uncertain tax positions as of February 2, 2024, and February 3, 2023. The Company is subject to examination by various foreign and domestic taxing authorities. There are ongoing U.S. state audits covering tax years 2015 to 2022. Audits performed by the Canada Revenue Agency for fiscal years 2017 and 2018 and the Mexican Tax Administration Service for 2018 are on-going. The Company remains subject to income tax examinations for fiscal years 2015 through 2022. The Company believes appropriate provisions for all outstanding issues have been made for all jurisdictions and all open years. |
Earnings Per Share
Earnings Per Share | 12 Months Ended |
Feb. 02, 2024 | |
Earnings Per Share [Abstract] | |
Earnings Per Share | Earnings Per Share The Company calculates basic and diluted earnings per common share using the two-class method. Under the two-class method, net earnings are allocated to each class of common stock and participating security as if all of the net earnings for the period had been distributed. The Company’s participating securities consist of share-based payment awards that contain a nonforfeitable right to receive dividends and, therefore, are considered to participate in undistributed earnings with common shareholders. Basic earnings per common share excludes dilution and is calculated by dividing net earnings allocable to common shares by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted earnings per common share is calculated by dividing net earnings allocable to common shares by the weighted-average number of common shares as of the balance sheet date, as adjusted for the potential dilutive effect of non-participating share-based awards. The following table reconciles earnings per common share for 2023, 2022, and 2021: Years Ended (In millions, except per share data) February 2, 2024 February 3, 2023 January 28, 2022 Basic earnings per common share: Net earnings attributable to Lowe's Companies, Inc. $ 7,726 $ 6,437 $ 8,442 Less: Net earnings allocable to participating securities (20) (21) (33) Net earnings allocable to common shares, basic $ 7,706 $ 6,416 $ 8,409 Weighted-average common shares outstanding 582 629 696 Basic earnings per common share $ 13.23 $ 10.20 $ 12.07 Years Ended (In millions, except per share data) February 2, 2024 February 3, 2023 January 28, 2022 Diluted earnings per common share: Net earnings attributable to Lowe's Companies, Inc. $ 7,726 $ 6,437 $ 8,442 Less: Net earnings allocable to participating securities (20) (21) (33) Net earnings allocable to common shares, diluted $ 7,706 $ 6,416 $ 8,409 Weighted-average common shares outstanding 582 629 696 Dilutive effect of non-participating share-based awards 2 2 3 Weighted-average common shares, as adjusted 584 631 699 Diluted earnings per common share $ 13.20 $ 10.17 $ 12.04 Anti-dilutive securities excluded from diluted weighted-average common shares 0.5 0.5 0.3 |
Commitments and Contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies | 12 Months Ended |
Feb. 02, 2024 | |
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Commitments and Contingencies | Commitments and Contingencies The Company is, from time to time, party to various legal proceedings considered to be in the normal course of business, none of which, individually or in the aggregate, are expected to be material to the Company’s financial statements. In evaluating liabilities associated with its various legal proceedings, the Company has accrued for probable liabilities associated with these matters. The amounts accrued were not material to the Company’s consolidated financial statements in any of the years presented. Reasonably possible losses for any of the individual legal proceedings which have not been accrued were not material to the Company’s consolidated financial statements. As of February 2, 2024, the Company had non-cancellable commitments of $2.3 billion related to certain marketing and information technology programs, and purchases of merchandise inventory. These commitments include agreements to purchase goods or services that are enforceable, are legally binding, and specify all significant terms, including fixed or minimum quantities to be purchased; fixed, minimum or variable price provisions; and the approximate timing of the transaction. Payments under these commitments are scheduled to be made as follows: (In millions) Commitments Fiscal 2024 $ 912 Fiscal 2025 679 Fiscal 2026 345 Fiscal 2027 263 Fiscal 2028 26 Thereafter 53 Total $ 2,278 As of February 2, 2024, the Company held standby and documentary letters of credit issued under banking arrangements which totaled $512 million. The majority of the Company’s letters of credit were issued to support the Company’s warranty program. |
Related Parties
Related Parties | 12 Months Ended |
Feb. 02, 2024 | |
Related Party Transactions [Abstract] | |
Related Parties | Related Parties The Company’s President and Chief Executive Officer also serves on the Board of Directors of a vendor that provides transportation and business services to the Company. The Company purchased services from this vendor in the amount of $217 million in 2023, $228 million in 2022, and $269 million in 2021. Amounts payable to this vendor were insignificant to the Company as of February 2, 2024, and February 3, 2023. A former member of the Company’s Board of Directors also serves on the Board of Directors of a vendor that provides branded consumer packaged goods to the Company. The Company purchased products from this vendor in the amount of $203 million in 2021. This was no longer considered a related party relationship as of January 28, 2022. |
Other Information
Other Information | 12 Months Ended |
Feb. 02, 2024 | |
Other Information Disclosures [Abstract] | |
Other Information | Other Information Interest – net is comprised of the following: Years Ended (In millions) February 2, 2024 February 3, 2023 January 28, 2022 Long-term debt $ 1,438 $ 1,108 $ 827 Finance lease obligations 24 29 30 Short-term borrowings 15 5 5 Interest income (101) (37) (12) Interest capitalized (4) (4) (3) Interest on tax uncertainties 1 3 12 Other 9 19 26 Interest – net $ 1,382 $ 1,123 $ 885 Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information: Years Ended (In millions) February 2, 2024 February 3, 2023 January 28, 2022 Cash paid for interest, net of amount capitalized $ 1,464 $ 976 $ 837 Cash paid for income taxes, net $ 3,700 $ 1,720 $ 2,735 Non-cash investing and financing activities: 1 Cash dividends declared but not paid $ 633 $ 633 $ 537 1 See Note 5 for supplemental cash flow disclosures related to finance and operating leases. Sales by product category: Years Ended February 2, 2024 February 3, 2023 January 28, 2022 (In millions, except percentage data) Total Sales % Total Sales % Total Sales % Appliances $ 12,344 14.3 % $ 13,509 13.9 % $ 13,424 13.9 % Seasonal & Outdoor Living 7,740 9.0 8,697 9.0 9,321 9.7 Lumber 7,020 8.1 9,766 10.1 10,011 10.4 Lawn & Garden 6,729 7.8 6,929 7.1 7,484 7.8 Kitchens & Bath 6,167 7.1 6,951 7.2 6,717 7.0 Hardware 5,828 6.7 6,181 6.4 5,993 6.2 Building Materials 5,245 6.1 5,065 5.2 4,501 4.7 Millwork 5,181 6.0 5,770 5.9 5,339 5.5 Paint 5,118 5.9 5,406 5.6 5,094 5.3 Rough Plumbing 4,971 5.8 5,333 5.5 4,727 4.9 Tools 4,723 5.5 5,185 5.3 5,407 5.6 Electrical 4,478 5.2 5,334 5.5 5,276 5.5 Flooring 4,327 5.0 5,046 5.2 4,959 5.2 Décor 4,175 4.8 5,290 5.5 5,494 5.7 Other 2,331 2.7 2,597 2.6 2,503 2.6 Net sales $ 86,377 100.0 % $ 97,059 100.0 % $ 96,250 100.0 % Note: Product category sales for prior periods have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation. |
Pay vs Performance Disclosure
Pay vs Performance Disclosure - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended | ||
Feb. 02, 2024 | Feb. 03, 2023 | Jan. 28, 2022 | |
Pay vs Performance Disclosure | |||
Net earnings | $ 7,726 | $ 6,437 | $ 8,442 |
Insider Trading Arrangements
Insider Trading Arrangements | 3 Months Ended |
Feb. 02, 2024 | |
Trading Arrangements, by Individual | |
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted | false |
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted | false |
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated | false |
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated | false |
Summary of Significant Accoun_2
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies) | 12 Months Ended |
Feb. 02, 2024 | |
Accounting Policies [Abstract] | |
Fiscal Year | Fiscal Year - The Company’s fiscal year ends on the Friday nearest the end of January. Fiscal 2022 contained 53 weeks, and fiscal years 2023 and 2021 each contained 52 weeks. All references herein for the years 2023, 2022, and 2021 represent the fiscal years ended February 2, 2024, February 3, 2023, and January 28, 2022, respectively. |
Principles of Consolidation | Principles of Consolidation |
Foreign Currency | Foreign Currency - The functional currencies of the Company’s international subsidiaries are generally the local currencies of the countries in which the subsidiaries are located. Foreign currency denominated assets and liabilities are translated into U.S. dollars using the exchange rates in effect at the balance sheet date. Results of operations and cash flows are translated using the average exchange rates throughout the period. The effect of exchange rate fluctuations on translation of assets and liabilities is included as a component of shareholders’ deficit in accumulated other comprehensive income. Gains and losses from foreign currency transactions are included in SG&A expense. |
Use of Estimates | Use of Estimates - The preparation of the Company’s financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, sales and expenses, and related disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities. The Company bases these estimates on historical results and various other assumptions believed to be reasonable, all of which form the basis for making estimates concerning the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily available from other sources. Actual results may differ from these estimates. |
Cash and Cash Equivalents | Cash and Cash Equivalents - Cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand, demand deposits, and short-term investments with original maturities of three months or less when purchased. Cash and cash equivalents are carried at amortized cost on the consolidated balance sheets. The majority of payments due from financial institutions for the settlement of credit card and debit card transactions process within two business days and are, therefore, classified as cash and cash equivalents. |
Investments | Investments - Investments generally consist of commercial paper, corporate debt securities, governmental securities, certificates of deposit, and money market funds, which are classified as available-for-sale. Available-for-sale debt securities are recorded at fair value, and unrealized gains and losses are recorded, net of tax, as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income. The proceeds from sales of available-for-sale debt securities were insignificant for 2023 and $10 million and $308 million for 2022 and 2021, respectively. Gross realized gains and losses on the sale of available-for-sale debt securities were not significant for any of the periods presented. Also included in long-term investments is performance-based contingent consideration associated with the sale of the Canadian retail business. The Company accounts for the contingent consideration under the fair value option under Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 825, Financial Instruments, which requires the contingent consideration to be recorded at fair value upon recognition and as of each balance sheet date thereafter. Changes in the estimated fair value of the contingent consideration are recognized within SG&A expense in the consolidated statements of earnings. Investments with a stated maturity date of one year or less from the balance sheet date or that are expected to be used in current operations are classified as short-term investments. All other investments are classified as long-term. Available-for-sale debt securities classified as long-term as of February 2, 2024, will mature in one |
Merchandise Inventory | Merchandise Inventory - The majority of the Company’s inventory is stated at the lower of cost and net realizable value using the first-in, first-out method of inventory accounting. The cost of inventory includes certain costs associated with the preparation of inventory for resale, including distribution center costs, and is net of vendor funds. |
Merchandise Inventory, Shrink Reserve | The Company also records an inventory reserve for the estimated shrinkage between physical inventories. This reserve is based primarily on actual shrink results from previous physical inventories. Changes in the estimated shrink reserve are made based on the timing and results of physical inventories. |
Merchandise Inventory, Vendor Funds | The Company receives funds from vendors in the normal course of business, principally as a result of purchase volumes, early payments, or sales-based promotions of vendors’ products. Generally, these vendor funds do not represent the reimbursement of specific, incremental, and identifiable costs incurred by the Company to sell the vendor’s product. Therefore, the Company treats these funds as a reduction in the cost of inventory and are recognized as a reduction of cost of sales when the inventory is sold. Funds that are determined to be reimbursements of specific, incremental, and identifiable costs incurred to sell vendors’ products are recorded as an offset to the related expense. The Company develops accrual rates for vendor funds based on the provisions of the agreements in place. Due to the diversity of the individual vendor agreements, the Company performs analyses and reviews historical trends throughout the year and confirms actual amounts with select vendors to ensure the amounts earned are appropriately recorded. Amounts accrued throughout the year could be impacted if actual purchase volumes differ from projected annual purchase volumes, especially in the case of programs that provide for increased funding when graduated purchase volumes are met. |
Derivative Financial Instruments | Derivative Financial Instruments - The Company is exposed to the impact of changes in benchmark interest rates and the prices of commodities used in the normal course of business. The Company occasionally utilizes derivative financial instruments to manage certain business risks. All derivative financial instruments are recognized at their fair values as either assets or liabilities at the balance sheet date and reported on a gross basis. The Company held fixed-to-floating interest rate swap agreements as fair value hedges on certain debt as of February 2, 2024, and February 3, 2023. The Company evaluates the effectiveness of the fair value hedges using the shortcut method of accounting under which the hedges are assumed to be perfectly effective. Thus, the change in fair value of the derivative instruments offsets the change in fair value on the hedged debt, and there is no net impact in the consolidated statements of earnings from the fair value of the derivatives. |
Credit Programs and Sale of Business Accounts Receivable | Credit Programs and Sale of Business Accounts Receivable - The Company has branded and private label proprietary credit cards which generate sales that are not reflected in receivables. Under an agreement with Synchrony Bank (Synchrony), credit is extended directly to customers by Synchrony. All credit program-related services are performed and controlled directly by Synchrony. The Company has the option, but no obligation, to purchase the receivables at the end of the agreement. Prior to September 2023, the Company also had an agreement with Synchrony under which Synchrony purchased at face value commercial business accounts receivable originated by the Company and services these accounts. The Company primarily accounted for these transfers as sales of the accounts receivable. When the Company transferred its commercial business accounts receivable, it retained certain interests in those receivables, including the funding of a loss reserve and its obligation |
Property and Depreciation | Property and Depreciation - Property is recorded at cost. Costs associated with major additions are capitalized and depreciated. Capital assets are expected to yield future benefits and have original useful lives which exceed one year. The total cost of a capital asset generally includes all applicable sales taxes, delivery costs, installation costs, and other appropriate costs incurred by the Company, including interest in the case of self-constructed assets. Upon disposal, the cost of properties and related accumulated depreciation is removed from the accounts, with gains and losses reflected in SG&A expense in the consolidated statements of earnings. Property consists of land, buildings and building improvements, equipment, and construction in progress. Buildings and building improvements includes owned buildings, as well as buildings under finance lease and leasehold improvements. Equipment primarily includes store racking and displays, computer hardware and software, forklifts, vehicles, finance lease equipment, and other store equipment . In addition, excess properties held for use are included within land and buildings. Depreciation is recognized over the estimated useful lives of the depreciable assets. Assets are depreciated using the straight-line method. Leasehold improvements and finance lease assets are depreciated and amortized, respectively, over the shorter of their estimated useful lives or the term of the related lease. The amortization of these assets is included in depreciation and amortization expense in the consolidated statements of earnings. |
Long-Lived Asset Impairment | Long-Lived Asset Impairment - The carrying amounts of long-lived assets are reviewed whenever certain events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amounts may not be recoverable. A potential impairment has occurred for long-lived assets held-for-use if projected future undiscounted cash flows expected to result from the use and eventual disposition of the assets are less than the carrying amounts of the assets. For operating locations identified for sale or closure, a market approach is used to determine the fair value of the asset group. The carrying value of an operating location’s asset group includes inventory, property, operating and finance lease right-of-use assets, and operating liabilities, including accounts payables, accrued compensation, and operating lease liabilities. Financial and non-operating liabilities are excluded from the carrying value of the asset group. An impairment loss is recorded for long-lived assets held-for-use when the carrying amount of the asset is not recoverable and exceeds its fair value. Impairment losses are included in SG&A expense in the consolidated statements of earnings. Excess properties that are expected to be sold within the next twelve months and meet the other relevant held-for-sale criteria are classified as long-lived assets held-for-sale. Excess properties consist primarily of retail outparcels and property associated with relocated or closed locations. An impairment loss is recorded for long-lived assets held-for-sale when the carrying amount of the asset exceeds its fair value less cost to sell. A long-lived asset is not depreciated while it is classified as held-for-sale. |
Leases | Leases - The Company leases certain retail stores, warehouses, distribution centers, office space, land, and equipment under finance and operating leases. Lease commencement occurs on the date the Company takes possession or control of the property or equipment. Original terms for facility-related leases are generally between five one financial performance, strategic importance and/or invested capital. Leases with an original term of twelve months or less are not recognized on the Company’s balance sheet, and the lease expense related to those short-term leases is recognized over the lease term. The Company does not account for lease and non-lease (e.g., common area maintenance) components of contracts separately for any underlying asset class. If readily determinable, the rate implicit in the lease is used to discount lease payments to present value; however, substantially all of the Company’s leases do not provide a readily determinable implicit rate. When the implicit rate is not determinable, the Company’s estimated incremental borrowing rate is utilized, determined on a collateralized basis, to discount lease payments based on information available at lease commencement. The Company’s real estate leases typically require payment of common area maintenance and real estate taxes which represent the majority of variable lease costs. Certain lease agreements also provide for variable rental payments based on sales performance in excess of specified minimums, usage measures, or changes in the consumer price index. Variable rent payments based on future performance, usage, or changes in indices were not significant for any of the periods presented. Variable lease costs are excluded from the present value of lease obligations. The Company’s lease agreements do not contain any material restrictions, covenants, or any material residual value guarantees. The Company subleases certain properties that are not used in its operations. Sublease income was not significant for any of the periods presented. |
Accounts Payable | Accounts Payable - The Company has an agreement with a third party to provide a supplier finance program which facilitates participating suppliers’ ability to finance payment obligations from the Company with designated third-party financial institutions. Participating suppliers may, at their sole discretion, make offers to finance one or more payment obligations of the Company prior to their scheduled due dates at a discounted price to participating financial institutions. The Company’s goal in entering into these arrangements is to capture overall savings in the form of pricing, payment terms, or vendor funding, created by facilitating suppliers’ ability to finance payment obligations at more favorable discount rates, while providing them with greater working capital flexibility. |
Self-Insurance | Self-Insurance - The Company is self-insured for certain losses relating to workers’ compensation, automobile, property, and general and product liability claims. The Company has excess insurance coverage above certain retention amounts to limit exposure from these claims. The Company is also self-insured for certain losses relating to extended protection plans, as well as medical and dental claims. Self-insurance claims filed and claims incurred but not reported are accrued based upon management’s estimates of the discounted ultimate cost for self-insured claims incurred using actuarial assumptions followed in the insurance industry and historical experience. Although management believes it has the ability to reasonably estimate losses related to claims, it is possible that actual results could differ from recorded self-insurance liabilities. Total self-insurance liabilities, including the current and non-current portions, were $1.1 billion as of February 2, 2024, and February 3, 2023. |
Income Taxes | Income Taxes - The Company establishes deferred income tax assets and liabilities for temporary differences between the tax and financial accounting bases of assets and liabilities. The tax effects of such differences are reflected in the consolidated balance sheets at the enacted tax rates expected to be in effect when the differences reverse. A valuation allowance is recorded to reduce the carrying amount of deferred tax assets if it is more likely than not that all or a portion of the asset will not be realized. The tax balances and income tax expense recognized by the Company are based on management’s interpretation of the tax statutes of multiple jurisdictions. The Company establishes a liability for tax positions for which there is uncertainty as to whether or not the position will be ultimately sustained. The Company includes interest related to tax issues as part of net interest on the consolidated statements of earnings. The Company records any applicable penalties related to tax issues within the income tax provision. Income Tax Relief In October 2022, the Internal Revenue Service announced that businesses in certain states, including North Carolina, affected by Hurricane Ian would receive tax relief by postponing certain tax-payment deadlines. Under this relief, the Company’s quarterly federal estimated income tax payments originally due by October 17, 2022, and January 17, 2023, were deferred until February 15, 2023. As of February 3, 2023, the Company deferred $1.2 billion of federal income taxes payable, which is included in income taxes payable in the consolidated balance sheet. |
Shareholders' Deficit | Shareholders’ Deficit - The Company has a share repurchase program that is executed through purchases made from time to time either in the open market or through private market transactions. Shares purchased under the repurchase program are returned to authorized and unissued status. Any excess of cost over par value is charged to additional paid-in capital to the extent that a balance is present. Once additional paid-in capital is fully depleted, remaining excess of cost over par value is charged to accumulated deficit. |
Revenue Recognition | Revenue Recognition - The Company recognizes revenue to depict the transfer of goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the Company expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. A description of the Company’s principle revenue generating activities is as follows: • Products - Revenue from products primarily relates to in-store and online merchandise purchases, which are recognized at the point in time when the customer obtains control of the merchandise. This occurs at the time of in-store purchase or delivery of the product to the customer. A provision for anticipated merchandise returns is provided through a reduction of sales and cost of sales in the period that the related sales are recorded. The merchandise return reserve is presented on a gross basis, with a separate asset and liability included in the consolidated balance sheets. • Services - Revenues from services primarily relate to professional installation services the Company provides through subcontractors related to merchandise purchased by a customer. In certain instances, installation services include materials provided by the subcontractor, and both product and installation are included in service revenue. The Company recognizes revenue associated with services as they are rendered, and the majority of services are completed within one week from initiation. Retail deferred revenue consists of amounts received for which customers have not yet taken possession of the merchandise or for which installation has not yet been completed. Deferred revenue is recognized in sales either at a point in time when the customer obtains control of merchandise through pickup or delivery, or over time as services are provided to the customer. The majority of revenue for goods and services is recognized in the quarter following revenue deferral. In addition, the Company defers revenues from stored-value cards, which include gift cards and returned merchandise credits, and recognizes revenue into sales when the cards are redeemed. one |
Cost of Sales | Cost of SalesThe following lists the primary costs classified in each major expense category: Cost of Sales Selling, General and Administrative n Total cost of products sold, including: - Purchase costs, net of vendor funds; - Freight expenses associated with moving merchandise inventories from vendors to selling locations; - Costs associated with operating the Company’s distribution network, including payroll and benefit costs and occupancy costs; - Depreciation of assets associated with the Company’s distribution network; n Costs of installation services provided; n Costs associated with shipping and handling to customers, as well as directly from vendors to customers by third parties; n Depreciation of assets used in delivering product to customers; n Costs associated with inventory shrinkage and obsolescence; n Costs of services performed under the Lowe’s protection plan. n Generally, payroll and benefit costs for retail and corporate employees; n Occupancy costs of retail and corporate facilities; n Advertising; n Store environment costs; n Tender costs, including bank charges, costs associated with credit card interchange fees; n Costs associated with self-insured plans, and premium costs for stop-loss coverage and fully insured plans; n Long-lived asset impairment losses, gains/losses on disposal of assets, and exit costs; n Other administrative costs, such as supplies, and travel and entertainment. |
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses | Selling, General and Administrative Expenses - The following lists the primary costs classified in each major expense category: Cost of Sales Selling, General and Administrative n Total cost of products sold, including: - Purchase costs, net of vendor funds; - Freight expenses associated with moving merchandise inventories from vendors to selling locations; - Costs associated with operating the Company’s distribution network, including payroll and benefit costs and occupancy costs; - Depreciation of assets associated with the Company’s distribution network; n Costs of installation services provided; n Costs associated with shipping and handling to customers, as well as directly from vendors to customers by third parties; n Depreciation of assets used in delivering product to customers; n Costs associated with inventory shrinkage and obsolescence; n Costs of services performed under the Lowe’s protection plan. n Generally, payroll and benefit costs for retail and corporate employees; n Occupancy costs of retail and corporate facilities; n Advertising; n Store environment costs; n Tender costs, including bank charges, costs associated with credit card interchange fees; n Costs associated with self-insured plans, and premium costs for stop-loss coverage and fully insured plans; n Long-lived asset impairment losses, gains/losses on disposal of assets, and exit costs; n Other administrative costs, such as supplies, and travel and entertainment. |
Advertising | Advertising |
Comprehensive Income | Comprehensive Income |
Segment Information | Segment Information |
Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted | Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted - In November 2023, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2023-07, Segment Reporting (Topic 280): Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures. The ASU expands public entities’ segment disclosures by requiring disclosure of significant segment expenses that are regularly provided to the chief operating decision maker and included within each reported measure of segment profit or loss, an amount and description of its composition for other segment items, and interim disclosures of a reportable segment’s profit or loss and assets. Under the ASU, all disclosure requirements in this update and ASC 280, Segment Reporting , will be required for public entities with a single reportable segment. The ASU is effective for the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2025, and subsequent interim periods, with early adoption permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of adopting this ASU on its disclosures. In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-09, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures . The ASU expands income tax disclosures in the effective tax rate reconciliation table and income taxes paid. The ASU is effective for the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 30, 2026. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of adopting this ASU on its disclosures. In March 2024, the SEC adopted its climate-related final rule SEC Release No. 34-99678, The Enhancement and Standardization of Climate-Related Disclosures for Investors, which will require registrants to provide certain climate-related information in their registration statements and annual reports. The rules require significant effects of severe weather events and other natural conditions, as well as amounts related to carbon offsets and renewable energy credits or certificates to be disclosed in the audited financial statements in certain circumstances. The disclosure requirements related to financial statements are effective for the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 30, 2026. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of the rule on its disclosures. Recent accounting pronouncements pending adoption not discussed in this Form 10-K are either not applicable to the Company or are not expected to have a material impact on the Company. |
Summary of Significant Accoun_3
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Feb. 02, 2024 | |
Accounting Policies [Abstract] | |
Schedule of Outstanding Financed Payment Obligations | The rollforward of the Company’s outstanding payment obligations that suppliers financed to participating financial institutions, which are included in accounts payable on the consolidated balance sheets, are as follows: Years Ended (In millions) February 2, 2024 February 3, 2023 January 28, 2022 Financed payment obligations outstanding at the beginning of the year $ 2,257 $ 2,274 $ 1,710 Payment obligations financed during the year 9,573 12,159 11,538 Financed payment obligations paid during the year (10,474) (12,176) (10,974) Financed payment obligations outstanding at the end of the year $ 1,356 $ 2,257 $ 2,274 |
Schedule Of Other Current Liabilities | Other Current Liabilities - Other current liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets consist of: (In millions) February 2, 2024 February 3, 2023 Accrued dividends $ 633 $ 633 Self-insurance liabilities 431 424 Accrued interest 456 441 Sales return reserve 191 234 Sales tax liabilities 164 314 Accrued property taxes 130 119 Other 1,440 1,323 Total $ 3,445 $ 3,488 |
Schedule of Cost of Sales and Selling, General and Administrative Expense | The following lists the primary costs classified in each major expense category: Cost of Sales Selling, General and Administrative n Total cost of products sold, including: - Purchase costs, net of vendor funds; - Freight expenses associated with moving merchandise inventories from vendors to selling locations; - Costs associated with operating the Company’s distribution network, including payroll and benefit costs and occupancy costs; - Depreciation of assets associated with the Company’s distribution network; n Costs of installation services provided; n Costs associated with shipping and handling to customers, as well as directly from vendors to customers by third parties; n Depreciation of assets used in delivering product to customers; n Costs associated with inventory shrinkage and obsolescence; n Costs of services performed under the Lowe’s protection plan. n Generally, payroll and benefit costs for retail and corporate employees; n Occupancy costs of retail and corporate facilities; n Advertising; n Store environment costs; n Tender costs, including bank charges, costs associated with credit card interchange fees; n Costs associated with self-insured plans, and premium costs for stop-loss coverage and fully insured plans; n Long-lived asset impairment losses, gains/losses on disposal of assets, and exit costs; n Other administrative costs, such as supplies, and travel and entertainment. |
Revenue (Tables)
Revenue (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Feb. 02, 2024 | |
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract] | |
Schedule of Sources of Revenue | The following table presents the Company’s sources of revenue: (In millions) Years Ended February 2, 2024 February 3, 2023 January 28, 2022 Products $ 83,002 $ 93,392 $ 92,415 Services 2,097 2,178 2,304 Other 1,278 1,489 1,531 Net sales $ 86,377 $ 97,059 $ 96,250 |
Schedule of Estimated Sales Returns and Right of Return Assets | The balances and classification within the consolidated balance sheets for anticipated sales returns and the associated right of return assets are as follows: (In millions) Classification February 2, 2024 February 3, 2023 Anticipated sales returns Other current liabilities $ 191 $ 234 Right of return assets Other current assets 111 139 |
Schedule of Deferred Revenue | Deferred revenue for retail and stored-value cards are as follows: (In millions) February 2, 2024 February 3, 2023 Retail deferred revenue $ 796 $ 933 Stored-value cards deferred revenue 612 670 Deferred revenue $ 1,408 $ 1,603 Deferred revenue - Lowe’s protection plans Deferred revenue associated with Lowe’s protection plans is as follows: (In millions) February 2, 2024 February 3, 2023 Deferred revenue - Lowe’s protection plans $ 1,225 $ 1,201 Lowe’s protection plan sales previously recorded as deferred revenue and claim expenses incurred are as follows: (In millions) Years Ended February 2, 2024 February 3, 2023 January 28, 2022 Lowe’s protection plan deferred revenue recognized into sales $ 549 $ 527 $ 488 Lowe’s protection plan claim expenses 224 180 178 |
Schedule of Disaggregation of Revenues | The following table presents the Company’s net sales disaggregated by merchandise division: Years Ended February 2, 2024 February 3, 2023 January 28, 2022 (In millions) Total Sales % Total Sales % Total Sales % Home Décor 1 $ 32,130 37.2 % $ 36,202 37.3 % $ 35,688 37.1 % Building Products 2 26,894 31.1 31,269 32.2 29,854 31.0 Hardlines 3 25,020 29.0 26,993 27.8 28,205 29.3 Other 2,333 2.7 2,595 2.7 2,503 2.6 Total $ 86,377 100.0 % $ 97,059 100.0 % $ 96,250 100.0 % Note: Merchandise division net sales for prior periods have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation. 1 Home Décor includes the following product categories: Appliances, Décor, Flooring, Kitchens & Bath, and Paint. 2 Building Products includes the following product categories: Building Materials, Electrical, Lumber, Millwork, and Rough Plumbing. 3 Hardlines includes the following product categories: Hardware, Lawn & Garden, Seasonal & Outdoor Living, and Tools. Sales by product category: Years Ended February 2, 2024 February 3, 2023 January 28, 2022 (In millions, except percentage data) Total Sales % Total Sales % Total Sales % Appliances $ 12,344 14.3 % $ 13,509 13.9 % $ 13,424 13.9 % Seasonal & Outdoor Living 7,740 9.0 8,697 9.0 9,321 9.7 Lumber 7,020 8.1 9,766 10.1 10,011 10.4 Lawn & Garden 6,729 7.8 6,929 7.1 7,484 7.8 Kitchens & Bath 6,167 7.1 6,951 7.2 6,717 7.0 Hardware 5,828 6.7 6,181 6.4 5,993 6.2 Building Materials 5,245 6.1 5,065 5.2 4,501 4.7 Millwork 5,181 6.0 5,770 5.9 5,339 5.5 Paint 5,118 5.9 5,406 5.6 5,094 5.3 Rough Plumbing 4,971 5.8 5,333 5.5 4,727 4.9 Tools 4,723 5.5 5,185 5.3 5,407 5.6 Electrical 4,478 5.2 5,334 5.5 5,276 5.5 Flooring 4,327 5.0 5,046 5.2 4,959 5.2 Décor 4,175 4.8 5,290 5.5 5,494 5.7 Other 2,331 2.7 2,597 2.6 2,503 2.6 Net sales $ 86,377 100.0 % $ 97,059 100.0 % $ 96,250 100.0 % Note: Product category sales for prior periods have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation. |
Summary of Net Sales Disaggregated by Geographical Area | The following table presents the Company’s net sales disaggregated by geographical area: (In millions) Years Ended February 2, 2024 February 3, 2023 January 28, 2022 United States $ 86,377 $ 92,010 $ 90,348 Canada 1 — 5,049 5,902 Net Sales $ 86,377 $ 97,059 $ 96,250 1 The Canadian retail business was sold on February 3, 2023. |
Fair Value Measurements (Tables
Fair Value Measurements (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Feb. 02, 2024 | |
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract] | |
Schedule of Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value | The following table presents the Company’s financial assets and financial liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis. Fair Value Measurements at (In millions) Classification Measurement Level February 2, 2024 February 3, 2023 Available-for-sale debt securities: U.S. Treasury securities Short-term investments Level 1 $ 152 $ 157 Money market funds Short-term investments Level 1 56 43 Corporate debt securities Short-term investments Level 2 50 78 Certificates of deposit Short-term investments Level 1 42 40 Commercial paper Short-term investments Level 2 5 52 Municipal obligations Short-term investments Level 2 2 — Foreign government debt securities Short-term investments Level 2 — 14 U.S. Treasury securities Long-term investments Level 1 213 86 Corporate debt securities Long-term investments Level 2 35 12 Foreign government debt securities Long-term investments Level 2 4 — Municipal obligations Long-term investments Level 2 — 2 Derivative instruments: Forward interest rate swaps Other current assets Level 2 $ — $ 251 Fixed-to-floating interest rate swaps Other liabilities Level 2 76 88 Other financial instruments: Contingent consideration Long-term investments Level 3 $ — $ 21 |
Schedule of Assets Measured on Recurring Basis Rollforward | The rollforward of the fair value of contingent consideration is as follows: Years Ended (In millions) February 2, 2024 February 3, 2023 Beginning balance $ 21 $ — Recognition of contingent consideration at initial fair value — 21 Change in fair value 102 — Proceeds received (123) — Ending balance $ — $ 21 |
Schedule of Impairment Losses of Long-Lived Assets Held for Use | The following table presents the Company’s impairment losses resulting from non-financial assets measured at estimated fair value on a nonrecurring basis included in earnings for the fiscal year ended February 3, 2023: Year Ended (In millions) February 3, 2023 Canada asset group: Property, less accumulated depreciation $ 1,258 Operating lease right-of-use assets 621 Other assets 182 Other 36 Total $ 2,097 |
Schedule of Carrying and Fair Value Amount of Long-Term Debt | Carrying amounts and the related estimated fair value of the Company’s long-term debt, excluding finance lease obligations, are as follows: February 2, 2024 February 3, 2023 (In millions) Carrying Amount Fair Value Carrying Amount Fair Value Unsecured notes (Level 1) $ 35,409 $ 32,757 $ 32,897 $ 30,190 Mortgage notes (Level 2) 2 2 2 2 Long-term debt (excluding finance lease obligations) $ 35,411 $ 32,759 $ 32,899 $ 30,192 |
Property and Accumulated Depr_2
Property and Accumulated Depreciation (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Feb. 02, 2024 | |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract] | |
Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment | Property is summarized by major class in the following table: (In millions) Estimated Depreciable Lives, In Years February 2, 2024 February 3, 2023 Cost: Land N/A $ 6,785 $ 6,793 Buildings and building improvements 7-40 18,039 17,784 Equipment 2-15 10,238 9,541 Construction in progress N/A 708 793 Total cost 35,770 34,911 Accumulated depreciation (18,117) (17,344) Property, less accumulated depreciation $ 17,653 $ 17,567 |
Leases (Tables)
Leases (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Feb. 02, 2024 | |
Leases [Abstract] | |
Schedule of Lease-Related Assets and Liabilities | The lease-related assets and liabilities recorded on the balance sheet are summarized in the following table: (In millions) Classification February 2, 2024 February 3, 2023 Assets Operating lease assets Operating lease right-of-use assets $ 3,733 $ 3,518 Finance lease assets Property, less accumulated depreciation 1 425 462 Total lease assets 4,158 3,980 Liabilities Current Operating Current operating lease liabilities 487 522 Finance Current maturities of long-term debt 87 86 Noncurrent Operating Noncurrent operating lease liabilities 3,737 3,512 Finance Long-term debt, excluding current maturities 422 477 Total lease liabilities $ 4,733 $ 4,597 1 |
Schedule of Finance and Operating Lease Costs | The table below presents the lease costs for finance and operating leases: (In millions) Years Ended February 2, 2024 February 3, 2023 January 28, 2022 Finance lease cost Amortization of leased assets $ 88 $ 90 $ 89 Interest on lease liabilities 24 29 30 Operating lease cost 1 630 734 699 Variable lease cost 258 329 268 Total lease cost $ 1,000 $ 1,182 $ 1,086 1 Includes short-term leases and sublease income, which are immaterial. |
Schedule of Operating Lease Maturity | The future minimum rental payments required under operating and finance lease obligations as of February 2, 2024, having initial or remaining non-cancelable lease terms in excess of one year are summarized as follows: (In millions) Operating Leases 1 Finance Leases 2 Total Fiscal 2024 $ 671 $ 107 $ 778 Fiscal 2025 722 100 822 Fiscal 2026 680 86 766 Fiscal 2027 608 54 662 Fiscal 2028 571 48 619 Thereafter 2,010 227 2,237 Total lease payments 5,262 622 5,884 Less: interest 3 (1,038) (113) (1,151) Present value of lease liabilities $ 4,224 $ 509 $ 4,733 1 Operating lease payments include $402 million related to options to extend lease terms that are reasonably certain of being exercised and exclude $179 million of minimum lease payments for leases signed but not yet commenced. 2 Finance lease payments exclude $6 million of minimum lease payments for leases signed but not yet commenced. 3 |
Schedule of Finance Lease Maturity | The future minimum rental payments required under operating and finance lease obligations as of February 2, 2024, having initial or remaining non-cancelable lease terms in excess of one year are summarized as follows: (In millions) Operating Leases 1 Finance Leases 2 Total Fiscal 2024 $ 671 $ 107 $ 778 Fiscal 2025 722 100 822 Fiscal 2026 680 86 766 Fiscal 2027 608 54 662 Fiscal 2028 571 48 619 Thereafter 2,010 227 2,237 Total lease payments 5,262 622 5,884 Less: interest 3 (1,038) (113) (1,151) Present value of lease liabilities $ 4,224 $ 509 $ 4,733 1 Operating lease payments include $402 million related to options to extend lease terms that are reasonably certain of being exercised and exclude $179 million of minimum lease payments for leases signed but not yet commenced. 2 Finance lease payments exclude $6 million of minimum lease payments for leases signed but not yet commenced. 3 |
Summary of Operating and Finance Lease Additional Information | Lease Term and Discount Rate February 2, 2024 February 3, 2023 Weighted-average remaining lease term (years) Operating leases 9.23 9.43 Finance leases 8.75 8.96 Weighted-average discount rate Operating leases 4.11 % 3.78 % Finance leases 4.93 % 4.92 % Other Information Years Ended (In millions) February 2, 2024 February 3, 2023 January 28, 2022 Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities Operating cash flows used for operating leases $ 689 $ 788 $ 708 Operating cash flows used for finance leases 24 29 30 Financing cash flows used for finance leases 92 90 92 Leased assets obtained in exchange for new finance lease liabilities 50 51 110 Leased assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease liabilities 1 696 729 815 1 Excludes $179 million of leases signed but not yet commenced as of February 2, 2024. |
Divestiture of the Canadian R_2
Divestiture of the Canadian Retail Business (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Feb. 02, 2024 | |
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract] | |
Summary of Significant Charges Associated with Sale of Business | A summary of the significant activity included within SG&A expense in the consolidated statements of earnings associated with the sale of the Canadian retail business is as follows: Years Ended (In millions) February 2, 2024 February 3, 2023 Long-lived asset impairment $ — $ 2,061 (Gain)/loss on sale (79) 421 Other closing costs — 19 Total $ (79) $ 2,501 |
Debt (Tables)
Debt (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Feb. 02, 2024 | |
Debt Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Schedule of Long-Term Debt | Debt Category (In millions, except percentage data) Weighted-Average Interest Rate as of February 2, 2024 February 2, 2024 February 3, 2023 Secured debt: Mortgage notes due through fiscal 2027 1 6.24 % $ 2 $ 2 Unsecured debt: Notes due through fiscal 2028 3.26 % 9,820 9,301 Notes due fiscal 2029-2033 3.79 % 9,507 8,506 Notes due fiscal 2034-2038 5.93 % 858 857 Notes due fiscal 2039-2043 4.08 % 2,380 2,379 Notes due fiscal 2044-2048 3.96 % 3,421 3,420 Notes due fiscal 2049-2053 4.37 % 6,711 6,215 Notes due fiscal 2059-2063 5.19 % 2,713 2,219 Finance lease obligations due through fiscal 2042 509 562 Total long-term debt 35,921 33,461 Less: current maturities (537) (585) Long-term debt, excluding current maturities $ 35,384 $ 32,876 1 Real properties with an aggregate book value of $12 million as of February 2, 2024, were pledged as collateral for secured debt. During 2023, the Company issued $3.0 billion of unsecured fixed rate notes (collectively, the 2023 Notes) as follows: Issue Date Principal Amount Maturity Date Interest Rate Discount March 2023 $ 1,000 April 2026 4.800% $ 3 March 2023 $ 1,000 July 2033 5.150% $ 4 March 2023 $ 500 July 2053 5.750% $ 5 March 2023 $ 500 April 2063 5.850% $ 5 During 2022, the Company issued $9.8 billion of unsecured fixed rate notes (collectively, the 2022 Notes) as follows: Issue Date Principal Amount Maturity Date Interest Rate Discount March 2022 $ 750 April 2027 3.350% $ 3 March 2022 $ 1,500 April 2032 3.750% $ 7 March 2022 $ 1,500 April 2052 4.250% $ 14 March 2022 $ 1,250 April 2062 4.450% $ 12 September 2022 $ 1,000 September 2025 4.400% $ 3 September 2022 $ 1,250 April 2033 5.000% $ 9 September 2022 $ 1,500 April 2053 5.625% $ 18 September 2022 $ 1,000 September 2062 5.800% $ 16 |
Schedule of Maturities of Long-term Debt | Principal amount of debt maturities, exclusive of unamortized original issue discounts, unamortized debt issuance costs, fair-value hedge adjustments, and finance lease obligations, for the next five fiscal years and thereafter are as follows: (In millions) Principal Fiscal 2024 $ 450 Fiscal 2025 2,500 Fiscal 2026 2,350 Fiscal 2027 2,368 Fiscal 2028 2,255 Thereafter 25,847 Total $ 35,770 |
Derivative Instruments (Tables)
Derivative Instruments (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Feb. 02, 2024 | |
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Schedule of Interest Rate Derivatives | The notional amounts of the Company’s material derivative instruments are as follows: (In millions) February 2, 2024 February 3, 2023 Cash flow hedges: Forward interest rate swap agreements $ — $ 1,290 Fair value hedges: Fixed-to-floating interest rate swap agreements $ 850 $ 850 |
Summary of Gain (Loss) on Interest Rate Swap Derivatives | The (loss)/gain from forward interest rate swap derivatives, both matured and outstanding, designated as cash flow hedges recorded in other comprehensive (loss)/income and earnings for 2023, 2022, and 2021, including its line item in the financial statements, is as follows: Years Ended (In millions) February 2, 2024 February 3, 2023 January 28, 2022 Other comprehensive (loss)/income: Cash flow hedges – net of tax benefit/(expense) of $5 million, ($102) million, and ($35) million, respectively $ (14) $ 311 $ 103 Net earnings: Interest – net $ 15 $ 1 $ (11) |
Shareholders_ Deficit (Tables)
Shareholders’ Deficit (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Feb. 02, 2024 | |
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract] | |
Schedule of Accelerated Share Repurchases | The terms of each ASR agreement entered into during the last three fiscal years, structured as outlined above, are as follows (in millions): Agreement Execution Date ASR Settlement Date ASR Agreement Amount Minimum Notional Amount 1 Maximum Notional Amount 1 Cash Payment Received at Settlement 1 Initial Shares Delivered Additional Shares Delivered at Settlement Total Shares Delivered Q1 2021 Q1 2021 2,000 — — — 10.7 0.2 10.9 Q2 2021 Q2 2021 2,132 1,750 2,500 368 7.2 4.0 11.2 Q3 2021 Q3 2021 1,592 1,500 2,000 408 5.9 1.7 7.6 Q4 2021 Q4 2021 3,000 — — — 10.3 1.6 11.9 Q1 2022 Q1 2022 750 — — — 2.8 0.6 3.4 Q2 2022 Q2 2022 1,750 — — — 7.5 2.1 9.6 Q3 2022 Q3 2022 2,250 — — — 8.3 3.3 11.6 Q4 2022 Q4 2022 530 — — — 2.0 0.6 2.6 Q1 2023 Q1 2023 750 — — — 3.1 0.7 3.8 Q2 2023 Q2 2023 1,000 — — — 3.9 0.7 4.6 Q3 2023 Q3 2023 1,500 — — — 5.3 1.7 7.0 1 |
Schedule of Share Repurchases | Total shares repurchased for 2023, 2022, and 2021 were as follows: Years Ended February 2, 2024 February 3, 2023 January 28, 2022 (In millions) Shares Cost Shares Cost Shares Cost Share repurchase program 1 29.2 $ 6,199 70.6 $ 14,004 62.6 $ 12,990 Shares withheld from employees 0.7 135 0.6 124 0.4 84 Total share repurchases 29.9 $ 6,334 71.2 $ 14,128 63.0 $ 13,074 1 As of January 1, 2023, share repurchases in excess of issuances are subject to a 1% excise tax, which is included as part of the cost basis of the shares acquired. |
Share-Based Payments (Tables)
Share-Based Payments (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Feb. 02, 2024 | |
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Abstract] | |
Schedule of Option Pricing Assumptions | The weighted average assumptions used in the Black-Scholes option-pricing model and weighted-average grant date fair value for options granted in 2023, 2022, and 2021 are as follows: Years Ended February 2, 2024 February 3, 2023 January 28, 2022 Weighted-average assumptions used: Expected volatility 32.2 % 30.7 % 30.2 % Dividend yield 1.74 % 1.66 % 1.73 % Risk-free interest rate 3.59 % 2.56 % 1.25 % Expected term, in years 6.50 6.51 6.49 Weighted-average grant date fair value $ 64.41 $ 58.66 $ 49.47 |
Schedule of Stock Option Activity | Transactions related to stock options for the fiscal year ended February 2, 2024, are summarized as follows: (in thousands, except per share and years data) Shares Weighted-Average Exercise Price Per Share Weighted-Average Remaining Term Aggregate Intrinsic Value Outstanding as of February 3, 2023 1,845 $ 122.90 Granted 303 200.83 Canceled, forfeited or expired (69) 184.74 Exercised (249) 98.93 Outstanding as of February 2, 2024 1,830 $ 136.74 6.43 $ 151,472 Vested and expected to vest as of February 2, 2024 1 1,795 $ 135.46 6.38 $ 150,802 Exercisable as of February 2, 2024 1,308 $ 111.67 5.58 $ 141,018 1 Includes outstanding vested options as well as outstanding nonvested options after a forfeiture rate is applied. |
Schedule of Restricted Stock Awards Activity | Transactions related to restricted stock awards for the fiscal year ended February 2, 2024, are summarized as follows: (in thousands, except per share data) Shares Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value Per Share Nonvested as of February 3, 2023 1,792 $ 158.20 Granted 804 201.78 Vested (1,035) 129.63 Canceled or forfeited (183) 197.42 Nonvested as of February 2, 2024 1,378 $ 199.88 |
Schedule of Awards Granted | Deferred stock units granted to non-employee Directors in 2023, 2022, and 2021 are as follows: Years Ended (In thousands, except per share data) February 2, 2024 February 3, 2023 January 28, 2022 Deferred shares granted to non-employee Directors 11 12 10 Weighted-average grant date fair value per share $ 206.52 $ 200.27 $ 194.83 |
Schedule of Performance Share Units Pricing Assumptions | The weighted-average assumptions used in the Monte Carlo simulations for these awards granted in 2023, 2022, and 2021 are as follows: Years Ended February 2, 2024 February 3, 2023 January 28, 2022 Weighted-average assumptions used: Expected volatility 29.3 % 37.1 % 37.5 % Dividend yield 2.10 % 1.58 % 1.77 % Risk-free interest rate 3.83 % 2.54 % 0.35 % Expected term, in years 2.82 2.84 2.84 |
Schedule of Performance Share Units Activity | Transactions related to performance share units classified as equity awards for the fiscal year ended February 2, 2024, are summarized as follows: (in thousands, except per share data) Units 1 Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value Per Unit Nonvested as of February 3, 2023 557 $ 203.93 Granted 195 209.50 Vested (263) 203.85 Canceled or forfeited (52) 205.94 Nonvested as of February 2, 2024 437 $ 206.23 1 The number of units presented is based on achieving the targeted performance goals as defined in the performance share unit agreements. As of February 2, 2024, the maximum number of nonvested units that could vest under the provisions of the agreements was 0.9 million. |
Schedule of Restricted Stock Unit Activity | Transactions related to restricted stock units for the fiscal year ended February 2, 2024, are summarized as follows: (in thousands, except per share data) Shares Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value Per Share Nonvested as of February 3, 2023 593 $ 156.24 Granted 299 188.22 Vested (336) 131.39 Canceled or forfeited (80) 186.06 Nonvested as of February 2, 2024 476 $ 188.84 |
Income Taxes (Tables)
Income Taxes (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Feb. 02, 2024 | |
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation | The following is a reconciliation of the federal statutory tax rate to the effective tax rate: Years Ended February 2, 2024 February 3, 2023 January 28, 2022 Statutory federal income tax rate 21.0 % 21.0 % 21.0 % State income taxes, net of federal tax benefit 3.8 4.8 4.0 Valuation allowance 0.7 5.5 — Expiration of capital loss carryforward — 2.5 — Loss on divestiture of Canadian retail business (1.0) (4.1) — Other, net (0.4) (0.9) (0.3) Effective tax rate 24.1 % 28.8 % 24.7 % |
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) | The components of the income tax provision/(benefit) are as follows: Years Ended (In millions) February 2, 2024 February 3, 2023 January 28, 2022 Current: Federal $ 1,955 $ 2,226 $ 2,069 State 489 561 557 Total current 1 2,444 2,787 2,626 Deferred: Federal 3 (179) 129 State 2 (9) 11 Total deferred 1 5 (188) 140 Total income tax provision $ 2,449 $ 2,599 $ 2,766 1 Amounts applicable to foreign income taxes were insignificant for all periods presented. |
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities | The tax effects of cumulative temporary differences that gave rise to the deferred tax assets and liabilities were as follows: (In millions) February 2, 2024 February 3, 2023 Deferred tax assets: Self-insurance $ 261 $ 267 Share-based payment expense 49 64 Operating lease liabilities 1,159 1,126 Capital loss carryforwards 695 722 Net operating losses 332 409 Other, net 446 363 Total deferred tax assets 2,942 2,951 Valuation allowance (1,133) (1,136) Net deferred tax assets 1,809 1,815 Deferred tax liabilities: Operating lease right-of-use assets (1,017) (974) Property (389) (438) Other, net (155) (153) Total deferred tax liabilities (1,561) (1,565) Net deferred tax assets $ 248 $ 250 |
Summary of Income Tax Contingencies | A reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances of unrecognized tax benefits is as follows: Years Ended (In millions) February 2, 2024 February 3, 2023 January 28, 2022 Unrecognized tax benefits, beginning of year $ 37 $ 38 $ 2 Additions for tax positions of prior years — — 38 Settlements — (1) (2) Unrecognized tax benefits, end of year $ 37 $ 37 $ 38 |
Earnings Per Share (Tables)
Earnings Per Share (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Feb. 02, 2024 | |
Earnings Per Share [Abstract] | |
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted | The following table reconciles earnings per common share for 2023, 2022, and 2021: Years Ended (In millions, except per share data) February 2, 2024 February 3, 2023 January 28, 2022 Basic earnings per common share: Net earnings attributable to Lowe's Companies, Inc. $ 7,726 $ 6,437 $ 8,442 Less: Net earnings allocable to participating securities (20) (21) (33) Net earnings allocable to common shares, basic $ 7,706 $ 6,416 $ 8,409 Weighted-average common shares outstanding 582 629 696 Basic earnings per common share $ 13.23 $ 10.20 $ 12.07 Years Ended (In millions, except per share data) February 2, 2024 February 3, 2023 January 28, 2022 Diluted earnings per common share: Net earnings attributable to Lowe's Companies, Inc. $ 7,726 $ 6,437 $ 8,442 Less: Net earnings allocable to participating securities (20) (21) (33) Net earnings allocable to common shares, diluted $ 7,706 $ 6,416 $ 8,409 Weighted-average common shares outstanding 582 629 696 Dilutive effect of non-participating share-based awards 2 2 3 Weighted-average common shares, as adjusted 584 631 699 Diluted earnings per common share $ 13.20 $ 10.17 $ 12.04 Anti-dilutive securities excluded from diluted weighted-average common shares 0.5 0.5 0.3 |
Commitment and Contingencies (T
Commitment and Contingencies (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Feb. 02, 2024 | |
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Schedule of Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligations | Payments under these commitments are scheduled to be made as follows: (In millions) Commitments Fiscal 2024 $ 912 Fiscal 2025 679 Fiscal 2026 345 Fiscal 2027 263 Fiscal 2028 26 Thereafter 53 Total $ 2,278 |
Other Information (Tables)
Other Information (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Feb. 02, 2024 | |
Other Information Disclosures [Abstract] | |
Schedule of Net Interest Expense | Interest – net is comprised of the following: Years Ended (In millions) February 2, 2024 February 3, 2023 January 28, 2022 Long-term debt $ 1,438 $ 1,108 $ 827 Finance lease obligations 24 29 30 Short-term borrowings 15 5 5 Interest income (101) (37) (12) Interest capitalized (4) (4) (3) Interest on tax uncertainties 1 3 12 Other 9 19 26 Interest – net $ 1,382 $ 1,123 $ 885 |
Schedule of Cash Flow, Supplemental Disclosures | Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information: Years Ended (In millions) February 2, 2024 February 3, 2023 January 28, 2022 Cash paid for interest, net of amount capitalized $ 1,464 $ 976 $ 837 Cash paid for income taxes, net $ 3,700 $ 1,720 $ 2,735 Non-cash investing and financing activities: 1 Cash dividends declared but not paid $ 633 $ 633 $ 537 1 See Note 5 for supplemental cash flow disclosures related to finance and operating leases. |
Schedule of Disaggregation of Revenues | The following table presents the Company’s net sales disaggregated by merchandise division: Years Ended February 2, 2024 February 3, 2023 January 28, 2022 (In millions) Total Sales % Total Sales % Total Sales % Home Décor 1 $ 32,130 37.2 % $ 36,202 37.3 % $ 35,688 37.1 % Building Products 2 26,894 31.1 31,269 32.2 29,854 31.0 Hardlines 3 25,020 29.0 26,993 27.8 28,205 29.3 Other 2,333 2.7 2,595 2.7 2,503 2.6 Total $ 86,377 100.0 % $ 97,059 100.0 % $ 96,250 100.0 % Note: Merchandise division net sales for prior periods have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation. 1 Home Décor includes the following product categories: Appliances, Décor, Flooring, Kitchens & Bath, and Paint. 2 Building Products includes the following product categories: Building Materials, Electrical, Lumber, Millwork, and Rough Plumbing. 3 Hardlines includes the following product categories: Hardware, Lawn & Garden, Seasonal & Outdoor Living, and Tools. Sales by product category: Years Ended February 2, 2024 February 3, 2023 January 28, 2022 (In millions, except percentage data) Total Sales % Total Sales % Total Sales % Appliances $ 12,344 14.3 % $ 13,509 13.9 % $ 13,424 13.9 % Seasonal & Outdoor Living 7,740 9.0 8,697 9.0 9,321 9.7 Lumber 7,020 8.1 9,766 10.1 10,011 10.4 Lawn & Garden 6,729 7.8 6,929 7.1 7,484 7.8 Kitchens & Bath 6,167 7.1 6,951 7.2 6,717 7.0 Hardware 5,828 6.7 6,181 6.4 5,993 6.2 Building Materials 5,245 6.1 5,065 5.2 4,501 4.7 Millwork 5,181 6.0 5,770 5.9 5,339 5.5 Paint 5,118 5.9 5,406 5.6 5,094 5.3 Rough Plumbing 4,971 5.8 5,333 5.5 4,727 4.9 Tools 4,723 5.5 5,185 5.3 5,407 5.6 Electrical 4,478 5.2 5,334 5.5 5,276 5.5 Flooring 4,327 5.0 5,046 5.2 4,959 5.2 Décor 4,175 4.8 5,290 5.5 5,494 5.7 Other 2,331 2.7 2,597 2.6 2,503 2.6 Net sales $ 86,377 100.0 % $ 97,059 100.0 % $ 96,250 100.0 % Note: Product category sales for prior periods have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation. |
Summary of Significant Accoun_4
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Narrative (Details) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended | ||
Feb. 02, 2024 USD ($) option store | Feb. 03, 2023 USD ($) store | Jan. 28, 2022 USD ($) | |
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items] | |||
Proceeds from sales of available-for-sale securities | $ 0 | $ 10 | $ 308 |
Restricted balances included in short-term investments | 307 | 384 | |
Restricted balances included in long-term investments | 252 | 100 | |
Reserve for loss on obsolete inventory | 245 | 139 | |
Reserve for inventory shrinkage | 425 | 428 | |
Accounts receivable sold | 3,100 | 5,200 | 4,300 |
Loss on receivable sales | 63 | 76 | 50 |
Total self insurance liability | 1,100 | 1,100 | |
Outstanding surety bonds relating to self-insurance | 280 | 270 | |
Deferred federal income taxes payable | 1,200 | ||
Advertising expenses | 831 | 869 | 877 |
Net cash flow hedge gains, net of tax, classified in accumulated other comprehensive loss | $ 301 | $ 315 | $ 6 |
Net sales outside of the U.S. as a percentage of total sales | 5.20% | 6.10% | |
Long-lived assets held outside of the U.S. as a percentage of total long-lived assets | 7.20% | ||
Minimum | |||
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items] | |||
Maturity date of long-term investments | 1 year | ||
Extended product warranty term | 1 year | ||
Maximum | |||
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items] | |||
Maturity date of long-term investments | 3 years | ||
Extended product warranty term | 5 years | ||
United States | |||
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items] | |||
Number of stores | store | 1,746 | ||
Canada | |||
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items] | |||
Number of stores | store | 232 | ||
Canada | Dealer-Owned | |||
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items] | |||
Number of stores | store | 210 | ||
Facility | |||
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items] | |||
Operating lease renewal term | 5 years | ||
Finance lease renewal term | 5 years | ||
Facility | Minimum | |||
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items] | |||
Operating lease term | 5 years | ||
Finance lease term | 5 years | ||
Number of options to renew operating lease | option | 4 | ||
Number of options to renew finance lease | option | 4 | ||
Facility | Maximum | |||
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items] | |||
Operating lease term | 20 years | ||
Finance lease term | 20 years | ||
Number of options to renew operating lease | option | 6 | ||
Number of options to renew finance lease | option | 6 | ||
Equipment | Minimum | |||
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items] | |||
Operating lease term | 1 year | ||
Finance lease term | 1 year | ||
Equipment | Maximum | |||
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items] | |||
Operating lease term | 7 years | ||
Finance lease term | 7 years |
Summary of Significant Accoun_5
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Schedule of Payment Obligations (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended | ||
Feb. 02, 2024 | Feb. 03, 2023 | Jan. 28, 2022 | |
Accounting Policies [Abstract] | |||
Financed payment obligations outstanding at the beginning of the year | $ 2,257 | $ 2,274 | $ 1,710 |
Payment obligations financed during the year | 9,573 | 12,159 | 11,538 |
Financed payment obligations paid during the year | (10,474) | (12,176) | (10,974) |
Financed payment obligations outstanding at the end of the year | $ 1,356 | $ 2,257 | $ 2,274 |
Summary of Significant Accoun_6
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Schedule of Other Current Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Feb. 02, 2024 | Feb. 03, 2023 | Jan. 28, 2022 |
Accounting Policies [Abstract] | |||
Accrued dividends | $ 633 | $ 633 | $ 537 |
Self-insurance liabilities | 431 | 424 | |
Accrued interest | 456 | 441 | |
Sales return reserve | 191 | 234 | |
Sales tax liabilities | 164 | 314 | |
Accrued property taxes | 130 | 119 | |
Other | 1,440 | 1,323 | |
Total | $ 3,445 | $ 3,488 |
Revenue - Sources of Revenue (D
Revenue - Sources of Revenue (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended | ||
Feb. 02, 2024 | Feb. 03, 2023 | Jan. 28, 2022 | |
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | |||
Net sales | $ 86,377 | $ 97,059 | $ 96,250 |
Products | |||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | |||
Net sales | 83,002 | 93,392 | 92,415 |
Services | |||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | |||
Net sales | 2,097 | 2,178 | 2,304 |
Other | |||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | |||
Net sales | $ 1,278 | $ 1,489 | $ 1,531 |
Revenue - Anticipated Sales Ret
Revenue - Anticipated Sales Returns (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Feb. 02, 2024 | Feb. 03, 2023 |
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | ||
Anticipated sales returns | $ 191 | $ 234 |
Other current liabilities | ||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | ||
Anticipated sales returns | 191 | 234 |
Other current assets | ||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | ||
Right of return assets | $ 111 | $ 139 |
Revenue - Deferred Revenue (Det
Revenue - Deferred Revenue (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Feb. 02, 2024 | Feb. 03, 2023 |
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract] | ||
Retail deferred revenue | $ 796 | $ 933 |
Stored-value cards deferred revenue | 612 | 670 |
Deferred revenue | $ 1,408 | $ 1,603 |
Revenue - Extended Protection P
Revenue - Extended Protection Plans (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended | ||
Feb. 02, 2024 | Feb. 03, 2023 | Jan. 28, 2022 | |
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract] | |||
Deferred revenue - Lowe’s protection plans | $ 1,225 | $ 1,201 | |
Lowe’s protection plan deferred revenue recognized into sales | 549 | 527 | $ 488 |
Lowe’s protection plan claim expenses | $ 224 | $ 180 | $ 178 |
Revenue - Disaggregation of Rev
Revenue - Disaggregation of Revenue (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended | ||
Feb. 02, 2024 | Feb. 03, 2023 | Jan. 28, 2022 | |
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | |||
Net sales | $ 86,377 | $ 97,059 | $ 96,250 |
Net sales (in percent) | 100% | 100% | 100% |
United States | |||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | |||
Net sales | $ 86,377 | $ 92,010 | $ 90,348 |
Canada | |||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | |||
Net sales | 0 | 5,049 | 5,902 |
Home Decor | |||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | |||
Net sales | $ 32,130 | $ 36,202 | $ 35,688 |
Net sales (in percent) | 37.20% | 37.30% | 37.10% |
Building Products | |||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | |||
Net sales | $ 26,894 | $ 31,269 | $ 29,854 |
Net sales (in percent) | 31.10% | 32.20% | 31% |
Hardlines | |||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | |||
Net sales | $ 25,020 | $ 26,993 | $ 28,205 |
Net sales (in percent) | 29% | 27.80% | 29.30% |
Other | |||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | |||
Net sales | $ 2,333 | $ 2,595 | $ 2,503 |
Net sales (in percent) | 2.70% | 2.70% | 2.60% |
Fair Value Measurements - Summa
Fair Value Measurements - Summary (Details) - Recurring - Estimate of Fair Value - USD ($) $ in Millions | Feb. 02, 2024 | Feb. 03, 2023 |
Forward interest rate swaps | Level 2 | ||
Assets, Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract] | ||
Derivative instrument, current | $ 0 | $ 251 |
Fixed-to-floating interest rate swaps | Level 2 | ||
Financial Liabilities Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract] | ||
Derivative instrument, noncurrent | 76 | 88 |
Short-term investments | U.S. Treasury securities | Level 1 | ||
Assets, Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract] | ||
Available-for-sale debt securities: | 152 | 157 |
Short-term investments | Money market funds | Level 1 | ||
Assets, Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract] | ||
Available-for-sale debt securities: | 56 | 43 |
Short-term investments | Corporate debt securities | Level 2 | ||
Assets, Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract] | ||
Available-for-sale debt securities: | 50 | 78 |
Short-term investments | Certificates of deposit | Level 1 | ||
Assets, Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract] | ||
Available-for-sale debt securities: | 42 | 40 |
Short-term investments | Commercial paper | Level 2 | ||
Assets, Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract] | ||
Available-for-sale debt securities: | 5 | 52 |
Short-term investments | Municipal obligations | Level 2 | ||
Assets, Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract] | ||
Available-for-sale debt securities: | 2 | 0 |
Short-term investments | Foreign government debt securities | Level 2 | ||
Assets, Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract] | ||
Available-for-sale debt securities: | 0 | 14 |
Long-term investments | Level 3 | ||
Other financial instruments: | ||
Contingent consideration | 0 | 21 |
Long-term investments | U.S. Treasury securities | Level 1 | ||
Assets, Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract] | ||
Available-for-sale debt securities: | 213 | 86 |
Long-term investments | Corporate debt securities | Level 2 | ||
Assets, Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract] | ||
Available-for-sale debt securities: | 35 | 12 |
Long-term investments | Municipal obligations | Level 2 | ||
Assets, Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract] | ||
Available-for-sale debt securities: | 0 | 2 |
Long-term investments | Foreign government debt securities | Level 2 | ||
Assets, Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract] | ||
Available-for-sale debt securities: | $ 4 | $ 0 |
Fair Value Measurements - Conti
Fair Value Measurements - Contingent Consideration (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended | |
Feb. 02, 2024 | Feb. 03, 2023 | |
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward] | ||
Beginning balance | $ 21 | $ 0 |
Recognition of contingent consideration at initial fair value | 0 | 21 |
Change in fair value | 102 | 0 |
Proceeds received | (123) | 0 |
Ending balance | $ 0 | $ 21 |
Fair Value, Asset, Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Gain (Loss), Statement of Income or Comprehensive Income [Extensible Enumeration] | Change in fair value | Change in fair value |
Fair Value Measurements - Asset
Fair Value Measurements - Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Nonrecurring Basis (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended |
Oct. 28, 2022 | Feb. 03, 2023 | |
Impaired Long-Lived Assets Held and Used [Line Items] | ||
Fair value of Canada asset group | $ 421 | |
Long-lived asset impairment | $ 2,100 | $ 2,097 |
Impairment, Long-Lived Asset, Held-for-Use, Statement of Income or Comprehensive Income [Extensible Enumeration] | Selling, General and Administrative Expense | |
Canada | Property, less accumulated depreciation | ||
Impaired Long-Lived Assets Held and Used [Line Items] | ||
Long-lived asset impairment | 1,258 | |
Canada | Operating lease right-of-use assets | ||
Impaired Long-Lived Assets Held and Used [Line Items] | ||
Long-lived asset impairment | 621 | |
Canada | Other assets | ||
Impaired Long-Lived Assets Held and Used [Line Items] | ||
Long-lived asset impairment | 182 | |
Non-Canada | ||
Impaired Long-Lived Assets Held and Used [Line Items] | ||
Long-lived asset impairment | $ 36 |
Fair Value Measurements - Long
Fair Value Measurements - Long Term Debt (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Feb. 02, 2024 | Feb. 03, 2023 |
Financial Instruments | ||
Long-term debt carrying value (excluding finance lease obligations) | $ 35,411 | $ 32,899 |
Unsecured debt | ||
Financial Instruments | ||
Long-term debt carrying value (excluding finance lease obligations) | 35,409 | 32,897 |
Mortgage notes | ||
Financial Instruments | ||
Long-term debt carrying value (excluding finance lease obligations) | 2 | 2 |
Estimate of Fair Value | ||
Financial Instruments | ||
Long-term debt fair value (excluding finance lease obligations) | 32,759 | 30,192 |
Estimate of Fair Value | Unsecured debt | Level 1 | ||
Financial Instruments | ||
Long-term debt fair value (excluding finance lease obligations) | 32,757 | 30,190 |
Estimate of Fair Value | Mortgage notes | Level 2 | ||
Financial Instruments | ||
Long-term debt fair value (excluding finance lease obligations) | $ 2 | $ 2 |
Property and Accumulated Depr_3
Property and Accumulated Depreciation - Summary (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Feb. 02, 2024 | Feb. 03, 2023 |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | ||
Total cost | $ 35,770 | $ 34,911 |
Accumulated depreciation | (18,117) | (17,344) |
Property, less accumulated depreciation | 17,653 | 17,567 |
Land | ||
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | ||
Total cost | 6,785 | 6,793 |
Buildings and building improvements | ||
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | ||
Total cost | $ 18,039 | 17,784 |
Buildings and building improvements | Minimum | ||
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | ||
Estimated Depreciable Lives, In Years | 7 years | |
Buildings and building improvements | Maximum | ||
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | ||
Estimated Depreciable Lives, In Years | 40 years | |
Equipment | ||
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | ||
Total cost | $ 10,238 | 9,541 |
Equipment | Minimum | ||
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | ||
Estimated Depreciable Lives, In Years | 2 years | |
Equipment | Maximum | ||
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | ||
Estimated Depreciable Lives, In Years | 15 years | |
Construction in progress | ||
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | ||
Total cost | $ 708 | $ 793 |
Property and Accumulated Depr_4
Property and Accumulated Depreciation - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Billions | 12 Months Ended | ||
Feb. 02, 2024 | Feb. 03, 2023 | Jan. 28, 2022 | |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract] | |||
Depreciation expense | $ 1.9 | $ 1.9 | $ 1.8 |
Leases - Balance Sheet Informat
Leases - Balance Sheet Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Feb. 02, 2024 | Feb. 03, 2023 |
Assets | ||
Operating lease right-of-use assets | $ 3,733 | $ 3,518 |
Finance lease assets | 425 | 462 |
Total lease assets | 4,158 | 3,980 |
Liabilities | ||
Current operating lease liabilities | 487 | 522 |
Current maturities of long-term debt, finance lease liabilities | 87 | 86 |
Noncurrent operating lease liabilities | 3,737 | 3,512 |
Long-term debt, excluding current maturities, finance lease liabilities | 422 | 477 |
Total lease liabilities | $ 4,733 | $ 4,597 |
Finance Lease, Liability, Current, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration] | Long-Term Debt and Lease Obligation, Current | Long-Term Debt and Lease Obligation, Current |
Finance Lease, Liability, Noncurrent, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration] | Long-term debt, excluding current maturities | Long-term debt, excluding current maturities |
Accumulated amortization on assets under finance lease | $ 326 | $ 244 |
Leases - Lease Costs (Details)
Leases - Lease Costs (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended | ||
Feb. 02, 2024 | Feb. 03, 2023 | Jan. 28, 2022 | |
Finance lease cost | |||
Amortization of leased assets | $ 88 | $ 90 | $ 89 |
Interest on lease liabilities | 24 | 29 | 30 |
Operating lease cost | 630 | 734 | 699 |
Variable lease cost | 258 | 329 | 268 |
Total lease cost | $ 1,000 | $ 1,182 | $ 1,086 |
Leases - Maturities of Lease Li
Leases - Maturities of Lease Liabilities (Details) $ in Millions | Feb. 02, 2024 USD ($) |
Operating Leases | |
Fiscal 2024 | $ 671 |
Fiscal 2025 | 722 |
Fiscal 2026 | 680 |
Fiscal 2027 | 608 |
Fiscal 2028 | 571 |
Thereafter | 2,010 |
Total lease payments | 5,262 |
Less: interest | (1,038) |
Present value of lease liabilities | 4,224 |
Finance Leases | |
Fiscal 2024 | 107 |
Fiscal 2025 | 100 |
Fiscal 2026 | 86 |
Fiscal 2027 | 54 |
Fiscal 2028 | 48 |
Thereafter | 227 |
Total lease payments | 622 |
Less: interest | (113) |
Present value of lease liabilities | 509 |
Operating and Finance Leases | |
Fiscal 2024 | 778 |
Fiscal 2025 | 822 |
Fiscal 2026 | 766 |
Fiscal 2027 | 662 |
Fiscal 2028 | 619 |
Thereafter | 2,237 |
Total lease payments | 5,884 |
Less: interest | (1,151) |
Present value of lease liabilities | 4,733 |
Operating lease payments related to options to extend lease terms that are reasonably certain to be exercised | 402 |
Minimum lease payments for operating leases signed but not yet commenced | 179 |
Minimum lease payments for finance leases signed but not yet commenced | $ 6 |
Leases - Lease Term and Discoun
Leases - Lease Term and Discount Rate (Details) | Feb. 02, 2024 | Feb. 03, 2023 |
Weighted-average remaining lease term (years) | ||
Operating leases (in years) | 9 years 2 months 23 days | 9 years 5 months 4 days |
Finance leases (in years) | 8 years 9 months | 8 years 11 months 15 days |
Weighted-average discount rate | ||
Operating leases | 4.11% | 3.78% |
Finance leases | 4.93% | 4.92% |
Leases - Other Information (Det
Leases - Other Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended | ||
Feb. 02, 2024 | Feb. 03, 2023 | Jan. 28, 2022 | |
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities | |||
Operating cash flows used for operating leases | $ 689 | $ 788 | $ 708 |
Operating cash flows used for finance leases | 24 | 29 | 30 |
Financing cash flows used for finance leases | 92 | 90 | 92 |
Leased assets obtained in exchange for new finance lease liabilities | 50 | 51 | 110 |
Leased assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease liabilities | 696 | $ 729 | $ 815 |
Leases signed but not yet commenced | $ 179 |
Divestiture of the Canadian R_3
Divestiture of the Canadian Retail Business - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended | |||
Feb. 03, 2023 | Feb. 02, 2024 | Feb. 03, 2023 | Jan. 28, 2022 | |
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract] | ||||
Proceeds from sale of business | $ 491 | $ 100 | $ 491 | $ 0 |
Performance-based contingent consideration | $ 21 | |||
Pre-tax deal-related transaction costs | (79) | 2,501 | ||
Gain (loss) on sale of business | $ 79 | $ (421) | $ 0 |
Divestiture of the Canadian R_4
Divestiture of the Canadian Retail Business - Summary (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended | ||
Feb. 02, 2024 | Feb. 03, 2023 | Jan. 28, 2022 | |
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract] | |||
Long-lived asset impairment | $ 0 | $ 2,061 | |
(Gain)/loss on sale | (79) | 421 | $ 0 |
Other closing costs | 0 | 19 | |
Total | $ (79) | $ 2,501 |
Debt - Short-term Debt (Details
Debt - Short-term Debt (Details) - USD ($) | 1 Months Ended | ||||
Sep. 30, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2021 | Mar. 31, 2020 | Feb. 02, 2024 | Feb. 03, 2023 | |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |||||
Amount outstanding under the commercial paper program | $ 499,000,000 | ||||
Commercial paper | |||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |||||
Weighted average interest rate of short-term borrowings | 4.78% | ||||
2020 Credit Agreement | |||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |||||
Amount outstanding under the credit facility | $ 0 | $ 0 | |||
Third Amended And Restated Credit Agreement | |||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |||||
Amount outstanding under the credit facility | 0 | $ 0 | |||
Revolving Credit Facility | |||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |||||
Remaining borrowing capacity | 4,000,000,000 | ||||
Revolving Credit Facility | 2023 Credit Agreement | |||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |||||
Maximum borrowing capacity | $ 2,000,000,000 | ||||
Debt instrument term | 5 years | ||||
Revolving Credit Facility | 2020 Credit Agreement | |||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |||||
Maximum borrowing capacity | $ 2,000,000,000 | ||||
Debt instrument term | 5 years | ||||
Revolving Credit Facility | Third Amended And Restated Credit Agreement | |||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |||||
Maximum borrowing capacity | $ 2,000,000,000 | ||||
Debt instrument term | 5 years | ||||
Revolving Credit Facility | Credit Agreements | |||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |||||
Optional increase in borrowing capacity | $ 1,000,000,000 |
Debt - Debt Summary (Details)
Debt - Debt Summary (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Feb. 02, 2024 | Feb. 03, 2023 |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||
Total long-term debt | $ 35,921 | $ 33,461 |
Less: current maturities | (537) | (585) |
Long-term debt, excluding current maturities | 35,384 | 32,876 |
Mortgage notes due through fiscal 2027 | ||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||
Real properties pledged as collateral | $ 12 | |
Secured debt | Mortgage notes due through fiscal 2027 | ||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||
Weighted-average interest rate (in percent) | 6.24% | |
Total long-term debt | $ 2 | 2 |
Unsecured debt | Notes due through fiscal 2028 | ||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||
Weighted-average interest rate (in percent) | 3.26% | |
Total long-term debt | $ 9,820 | 9,301 |
Unsecured debt | Notes due fiscal 2029-2033 | ||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||
Weighted-average interest rate (in percent) | 3.79% | |
Total long-term debt | $ 9,507 | 8,506 |
Unsecured debt | Notes due fiscal 2034-2038 | ||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||
Weighted-average interest rate (in percent) | 5.93% | |
Total long-term debt | $ 858 | 857 |
Unsecured debt | Notes due fiscal 2039-2043 | ||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||
Weighted-average interest rate (in percent) | 4.08% | |
Total long-term debt | $ 2,380 | 2,379 |
Unsecured debt | Notes due fiscal 2044-2048 | ||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||
Weighted-average interest rate (in percent) | 3.96% | |
Total long-term debt | $ 3,421 | 3,420 |
Unsecured debt | Notes due fiscal 2049-2053 | ||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||
Weighted-average interest rate (in percent) | 4.37% | |
Total long-term debt | $ 6,711 | 6,215 |
Unsecured debt | Notes due fiscal 2059-2063 | ||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||
Weighted-average interest rate (in percent) | 5.19% | |
Total long-term debt | $ 2,713 | 2,219 |
Unsecured debt | Finance lease obligations due through fiscal 2042 | ||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||
Total long-term debt | $ 509 | $ 562 |
Debt - Debt Maturity Schedule (
Debt - Debt Maturity Schedule (Details) $ in Millions | Feb. 02, 2024 USD ($) |
Debt Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Fiscal 2024 | $ 450 |
Fiscal 2025 | 2,500 |
Fiscal 2026 | 2,350 |
Fiscal 2027 | 2,368 |
Fiscal 2028 | 2,255 |
Thereafter | 25,847 |
Total | $ 35,770 |
Debt - Debt Issued (Details)
Debt - Debt Issued (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Feb. 02, 2024 | Mar. 31, 2023 | Feb. 03, 2023 | Sep. 30, 2022 | Mar. 31, 2022 |
Unsecured notes | |||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |||||
Principal Amount | $ 3,000 | $ 9,800 | |||
Unsecured Notes, 4.800 | |||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |||||
Principal Amount | $ 1,000 | ||||
Interest Rate | 4.80% | ||||
Discount | $ 3 | ||||
Unsecured Notes, 5.150 | |||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |||||
Principal Amount | $ 1,000 | ||||
Interest Rate | 5.15% | ||||
Discount | $ 4 | ||||
Unsecured Notes, 5.750 | |||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |||||
Principal Amount | $ 500 | ||||
Interest Rate | 5.75% | ||||
Discount | $ 5 | ||||
Unsecured Notes, 5.850 | |||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |||||
Principal Amount | $ 500 | ||||
Interest Rate | 5.85% | ||||
Discount | $ 5 | ||||
Unsecured Notes, 3.350 | |||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |||||
Principal Amount | $ 750 | ||||
Interest Rate | 3.35% | ||||
Discount | $ 3 | ||||
Unsecured Notes, 3.750 | |||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |||||
Principal Amount | $ 1,500 | ||||
Interest Rate | 3.75% | ||||
Discount | $ 7 | ||||
Unsecured Notes, 4.250 | |||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |||||
Principal Amount | $ 1,500 | ||||
Interest Rate | 4.25% | ||||
Discount | $ 14 | ||||
Unsecured Notes, 4.450 | |||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |||||
Principal Amount | $ 1,250 | ||||
Interest Rate | 4.45% | ||||
Discount | $ 12 | ||||
Unsecured Notes, 4.400 | |||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |||||
Principal Amount | $ 1,000 | ||||
Interest Rate | 4.40% | ||||
Discount | $ 3 | ||||
Unsecured Notes, 5.000 | |||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |||||
Principal Amount | $ 1,250 | ||||
Interest Rate | 5% | ||||
Discount | $ 9 | ||||
Unsecured Notes, 5.625 | |||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |||||
Principal Amount | $ 1,500 | ||||
Interest Rate | 5.625% | ||||
Discount | $ 18 | ||||
Unsecured Notes, 5.800 | |||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |||||
Principal Amount | $ 1,000 | ||||
Interest Rate | 5.80% | ||||
Discount | $ 16 |
Debt - Long-term Debt (Details)
Debt - Long-term Debt (Details) | 12 Months Ended |
Feb. 02, 2024 | |
Unsecured Notes Issued In 2020 | |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |
Debt instrument, redemption price under change of control provisions, percentage | 101% |
Derivative Instruments (Details
Derivative Instruments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 1 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | ||||
Mar. 31, 2023 | Sep. 30, 2022 | Mar. 31, 2022 | Feb. 02, 2024 | Feb. 03, 2023 | Jan. 28, 2022 | |
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items] | ||||||
Derivative, Gain (Loss), Statement of Income or Comprehensive Income [Extensible Enumeration] | Interest Revenue (Expense), Net | Interest Revenue (Expense), Net | Interest Revenue (Expense), Net | |||
Cash flow hedges – net of tax | $ (14) | $ 309 | $ 109 | |||
Forward interest rate swaps | Designated as Hedging Instrument | ||||||
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items] | ||||||
Notional amount of derivatives | $ 2,000 | $ 1,300 | $ 1,500 | |||
Proceeds from derivative instrument | $ 247 | $ 136 | $ 143 | |||
Cash flow hedges - tax (expense) benefit | 5 | (102) | (35) | |||
Cash flow hedges – net of tax | (14) | 311 | 103 | |||
Interest – net | 15 | 1 | $ (11) | |||
Forward interest rate swaps | Designated as Hedging Instrument | Cash Flow Hedging | ||||||
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items] | ||||||
Notional amount of derivatives | 0 | 1,290 | ||||
Fixed-to-floating interest rate swaps | Designated as Hedging Instrument | Fair Value Hedging | ||||||
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items] | ||||||
Notional amount of derivatives | $ 850 | $ 850 |
Shareholders_ Deficit - Narrati
Shareholders’ Deficit - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended | |||
Feb. 02, 2024 | Feb. 03, 2023 | Jan. 28, 2022 | Dec. 07, 2022 | |
Share Repurchases | ||||
Preferred stock, shares authorized (in shares) | 5,000,000 | 5,000,000 | ||
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share) | $ 5 | $ 5 | ||
Preferred stock, shares issued (in shares) | 0 | 0 | ||
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares) | 5,600,000,000 | 5,600,000,000 | ||
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share) | $ 0.50 | $ 0.50 | ||
Share repurchases authorized, value | $ 15,000 | |||
Remaining share repurchases authorization, value | $ 14,600 | |||
Share repurchases (in shares) | 29,900,000 | 71,200,000 | 63,000,000 | |
Share repurchases, cost | $ 6,334 | $ 14,128 | $ 13,074 | |
Accelerated Share Repurchase Agreement Purchases | ||||
Share Repurchases | ||||
Share repurchases (in shares) | 15,400,000 | |||
Share repurchases, cost | $ 3,300 | |||
Open Market Purchases | ||||
Share Repurchases | ||||
Share repurchases (in shares) | 13,800,000 | |||
Share repurchases, cost | $ 2,900 |
Shareholders_ Deficit - ASR Agr
Shareholders’ Deficit - ASR Agreement (Details) - USD ($) shares in Millions, $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | |||||||||||||
Nov. 03, 2023 | Aug. 04, 2023 | May 05, 2023 | Feb. 03, 2023 | Oct. 28, 2022 | Jul. 29, 2022 | Apr. 29, 2022 | Jan. 28, 2022 | Oct. 29, 2021 | Jul. 30, 2021 | Apr. 30, 2021 | Feb. 02, 2024 | Feb. 03, 2023 | Jan. 28, 2022 | Jan. 01, 2023 | |
Share Repurchases | |||||||||||||||
ASR Agreement Amount | $ 1,500 | $ 1,000 | $ 750 | $ 530 | $ 2,250 | $ 1,750 | $ 750 | $ 3,000 | $ 1,592 | $ 2,132 | $ 2,000 | ||||
Cash Payment Received at Settlement | $ 408 | $ 368 | |||||||||||||
Initial Shares Delivered (in shares) | 5.3 | 3.9 | 3.1 | 2 | 8.3 | 7.5 | 2.8 | 10.3 | 5.9 | 7.2 | 10.7 | ||||
Additional Shares Delivered at Settlement (in shares) | 1.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 3.3 | 2.1 | 0.6 | 1.6 | 1.7 | 4 | 0.2 | ||||
Total Shares Delivered (in shares) | 7 | 4.6 | 3.8 | 2.6 | 11.6 | 9.6 | 3.4 | 11.9 | 7.6 | 11.2 | 10.9 | ||||
Share repurchases (in shares) | 29.9 | 71.2 | 63 | ||||||||||||
Share repurchases, cost | $ 6,334 | $ 14,128 | $ 13,074 | ||||||||||||
Excise tax | 1% | ||||||||||||||
Share repurchase program | |||||||||||||||
Share Repurchases | |||||||||||||||
Share repurchases (in shares) | 29.2 | 70.6 | 62.6 | ||||||||||||
Share repurchases, cost | $ 6,199 | $ 14,004 | $ 12,990 | ||||||||||||
Shares withheld from employees | |||||||||||||||
Share Repurchases | |||||||||||||||
Share repurchases (in shares) | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.4 | ||||||||||||
Share repurchases, cost | $ 135 | $ 124 | $ 84 | ||||||||||||
Minimum | |||||||||||||||
Share Repurchases | |||||||||||||||
Notional Amount | $ 1,500 | $ 1,750 | |||||||||||||
Maximum | |||||||||||||||
Share Repurchases | |||||||||||||||
Notional Amount | $ 2,000 | $ 2,500 |
Share-Based Payments - Narrativ
Share-Based Payments - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Millions | 12 Months Ended | |||
Feb. 02, 2024 | Feb. 03, 2023 | Jan. 28, 2022 | May 29, 2020 | |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||||
Share-based payment expense | $ 210,000,000 | $ 224,000,000 | $ 230,000,000 | |
Tax benefit related to share-based payment expense | 30,000,000 | 36,000,000 | 40,000,000 | |
Unrecognized share-based payment expense | 248,000,000 | |||
Unrecognized share-based payment expense to be recognized in next twelve months | 147,000,000 | |||
Unrecognized share-based payment expense to be recognized in year two | 85,000,000 | |||
Unrecognized share-based payment expense to be recognized thereafter | $ 16,000,000 | |||
Weighted-average recognition period | 1 year 4 months 24 days | |||
Stock Incentive Plans | ||||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||||
Shares authorized for grant under active plans (in shares) | 80 | |||
Remaining shares available for grant under active plans (in shares) | 24.6 | |||
Employee Stock Purchase Plan | ||||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||||
Shares authorized for grant under active plans (in shares) | 20 | |||
Remaining shares available for grant under active plans (in shares) | 18.1 | |||
Share-based payment expense | $ 21,000,000 | $ 20,000,000 | $ 20,000,000 | |
Purchase price of shares, percentage | 85% | |||
Share-based payment expense, percentage | 15% | |||
Shares issued (in shares) | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.6 | |
Employee Stock Option | ||||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||||
Award vesting period | 3 years | |||
Total intrinsic value of options exercised | $ 28,000,000 | $ 41,000,000 | $ 46,000,000 | |
Vesting percentage | 33% | |||
Employee Stock Option | Maximum | ||||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||||
Contractual term | 10 years | |||
Restricted Stock Awards | ||||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||||
Award vesting period | 3 years | |||
Vesting percentage | 100% | |||
Requisite service period | 3 years | |||
Weighted-average grant date fair value per share (in dollars per share) | $ 201.78 | $ 201.10 | $ 192.26 | |
Total fair value of awards vested | $ 208,000,000 | $ 203,000,000 | $ 200,000,000 | |
Performance Share Units | ||||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||||
Award vesting period | 3 years | |||
Weighted-average grant date fair value per share (in dollars per share) | $ 209.50 | $ 200.06 | $ 208.74 | |
Total fair value of awards vested | $ 105,000,000 | $ 74,000,000 | $ 0 | |
Performance Share Units | Minimum | ||||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||||
Percentage of awards that could vest at end of vesting period | 0% | |||
Performance Share Units | Maximum | ||||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||||
Percentage of awards that could vest at end of vesting period | 200% | |||
Restricted Stock Units | ||||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||||
Award vesting period | 3 years | |||
Vesting percentage | 100% | |||
Weighted-average grant date fair value per share (in dollars per share) | $ 188.22 | $ 192.46 | $ 184.40 | |
Total fair value of awards vested | $ 67,000,000 | $ 73,000,000 | $ 47,000,000 | |
End of a two-year period | Restricted Stock Awards | ||||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||||
Award vesting period | 2 years | |||
Vesting percentage | 50% | |||
End of a two-year period | Restricted Stock Units | ||||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||||
Award vesting period | 2 years | |||
Vesting percentage | 50% | |||
End of three-year period | Restricted Stock Awards | ||||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||||
Award vesting period | 3 years | |||
Vesting percentage | 50% | |||
End of three-year period | Restricted Stock Units | ||||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||||
Award vesting period | 3 years | |||
Vesting percentage | 50% |
Share-Based Payments - Weighted
Share-Based Payments - Weighted Average Assumptions (Details) - $ / shares | 12 Months Ended | ||
Feb. 02, 2024 | Feb. 03, 2023 | Jan. 28, 2022 | |
Employee Stock Option | |||
Weighted-average assumptions used: | |||
Expected volatility | 32.20% | 30.70% | 30.20% |
Dividend yield | 1.74% | 1.66% | 1.73% |
Risk-free interest rate | 3.59% | 2.56% | 1.25% |
Expected term, in years | 6 years 6 months | 6 years 6 months 3 days | 6 years 5 months 26 days |
Weighted-average grant-date fair value (in dollars per share) | $ 64.41 | $ 58.66 | $ 49.47 |
Performance Share Units | |||
Weighted-average assumptions used: | |||
Expected volatility | 29.30% | 37.10% | 37.50% |
Dividend yield | 2.10% | 1.58% | 1.77% |
Risk-free interest rate | 3.83% | 2.54% | 0.35% |
Expected term, in years | 2 years 9 months 25 days | 2 years 10 months 2 days | 2 years 10 months 2 days |
Share-Based Payments - Stock Op
Share-Based Payments - Stock Option Activity (Details) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended |
Feb. 02, 2024 USD ($) $ / shares shares | |
Shares | |
Outstanding, beginning balance, shares (in shares) | shares | 1,845 |
Granted (in shares) | shares | 303 |
Canceled, forfeited or expired (in shares) | shares | (69) |
Exercised (in shares) | shares | (249) |
Outstanding, ending balance, shares (in shares) | shares | 1,830 |
Vested and expected to vest (in shares) | shares | 1,795 |
Exercisable (in shares) | shares | 1,308 |
Weighted-Average Exercise Price Per Share | |
Outstanding, beginning balance (in dollars per share) | $ / shares | $ 122.90 |
Granted (in dollars per share) | $ / shares | 200.83 |
Canceled, forfeited or expired, (in dollars per share) | $ / shares | 184.74 |
Exercised (in dollars per share) | $ / shares | 98.93 |
Outstanding, ending balance (in dollars per share) | $ / shares | 136.74 |
Vested and expected to vest (in dollars per share) | $ / shares | 135.46 |
Exercisable (in dollars per share) | $ / shares | $ 111.67 |
Weighted-Average Remaining Term | |
Outstanding | 6 years 5 months 4 days |
Vested and expected to vest | 6 years 4 months 17 days |
Exercisable | 5 years 6 months 29 days |
Aggregate Intrinsic Value | |
Outstanding | $ | $ 151,472 |
Vested and expected to vest | $ | 150,802 |
Exercisable | $ | $ 141,018 |
Share-Based Payments - Restrict
Share-Based Payments - Restricted Stock Award Activity (Details) - $ / shares shares in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | ||
Feb. 02, 2024 | Feb. 03, 2023 | Jan. 28, 2022 | |
Restricted Stock Awards | |||
Number of Shares or Units | |||
Nonvested, beginning balance (in shares) | 1,792 | ||
Granted (in shares) | 804 | ||
Vested (in shares) | (1,035) | ||
Canceled or forfeited (in shares) | (183) | ||
Nonvested, ending balance (in shares) | 1,378 | 1,792 | |
Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value Per Share | |||
Nonvested, beginning balance (in dollars per share) | $ 158.20 | ||
Granted (in dollars per share) | 201.78 | $ 201.10 | $ 192.26 |
Vested (in dollars per share) | 129.63 | ||
Canceled or forfeited (in dollars per share) | 197.42 | ||
Nonvested, ending balance (in dollars per share) | $ 199.88 | $ 158.20 | |
Performance Share Units | |||
Number of Shares or Units | |||
Nonvested, beginning balance (in shares) | 557 | ||
Granted (in shares) | 195 | ||
Vested (in shares) | (263) | ||
Canceled or forfeited (in shares) | (52) | ||
Nonvested, ending balance (in shares) | 437 | 557 | |
Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value Per Share | |||
Nonvested, beginning balance (in dollars per share) | $ 203.93 | ||
Granted (in dollars per share) | 209.50 | $ 200.06 | 208.74 |
Vested (in dollars per share) | 203.85 | ||
Canceled or forfeited (in dollars per share) | 205.94 | ||
Nonvested, ending balance (in dollars per share) | $ 206.23 | $ 203.93 | |
Restricted Stock Units | |||
Number of Shares or Units | |||
Nonvested, beginning balance (in shares) | 593 | ||
Granted (in shares) | 299 | ||
Vested (in shares) | (336) | ||
Canceled or forfeited (in shares) | (80) | ||
Nonvested, ending balance (in shares) | 476 | 593 | |
Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value Per Share | |||
Nonvested, beginning balance (in dollars per share) | $ 156.24 | ||
Granted (in dollars per share) | 188.22 | $ 192.46 | $ 184.40 |
Vested (in dollars per share) | 131.39 | ||
Canceled or forfeited (in dollars per share) | 186.06 | ||
Nonvested, ending balance (in dollars per share) | $ 188.84 | $ 156.24 | |
ROIC | |||
Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value Per Share | |||
Number of awards that could vest (in shares) | 900 |
Share-Based Payments - Deferred
Share-Based Payments - Deferred Stock Units Activity (Details) - Deferred Stock Units - $ / shares shares in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | ||
Feb. 02, 2024 | Feb. 03, 2023 | Jan. 28, 2022 | |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||
Deferred shares granted to non-employee directors (in shares) | 11 | 12 | 10 |
Weighted-average grant date fair value per share (in dollars per share) | $ 206.52 | $ 200.27 | $ 194.83 |
Employee Retirement Plans - Nar
Employee Retirement Plans - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended | ||
Feb. 02, 2024 | Feb. 03, 2023 | Jan. 28, 2022 | |
Retirement Benefits, Description [Abstract] | |||
Service requirement to receive company match | 30 days | ||
Maximum company match (in percent) | 4.25% | ||
Employee retirement plan expense | $ 167 | $ 174 | $ 177 |
Income Taxes - Tax Summary (Det
Income Taxes - Tax Summary (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended | ||
Feb. 02, 2024 | Feb. 03, 2023 | Jan. 28, 2022 | |
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation | |||
Statutory federal income tax rate | 21% | 21% | 21% |
State income taxes, net of federal tax benefit | 3.80% | 4.80% | 4% |
Valuation allowance | 0.70% | 5.50% | 0% |
Expiration of capital loss carryforward | 0% | 2.50% | 0% |
Loss on divestiture of Canadian retail business | (1.00%) | (4.10%) | 0% |
Other, net | (0.40%) | (0.90%) | (0.30%) |
Effective tax rate | 24.10% | 28.80% | 24.70% |
Current: | |||
Federal | $ 1,955 | $ 2,226 | $ 2,069 |
State | 489 | 561 | 557 |
Total current | 2,444 | 2,787 | 2,626 |
Deferred: | |||
Federal | 3 | (179) | 129 |
State | 2 | (9) | 11 |
Total deferred | 5 | (188) | 140 |
Total income tax provision | 2,449 | 2,599 | 2,766 |
Deferred tax assets: | |||
Self-insurance | 261 | 267 | |
Share-based payment expense | 49 | 64 | |
Operating lease liabilities | 1,159 | 1,126 | |
Capital loss carryforwards | 695 | 722 | |
Net operating losses | 332 | 409 | |
Other, net | 446 | 363 | |
Total deferred tax assets | 2,942 | 2,951 | |
Valuation allowance | (1,133) | (1,136) | |
Net deferred tax assets | 1,809 | 1,815 | |
Deferred tax liabilities: | |||
Operating lease right-of-use assets | (1,017) | (974) | |
Property | (389) | (438) | |
Other, net | (155) | (153) | |
Total deferred tax liabilities | (1,561) | (1,565) | |
Net deferred tax assets | 248 | 250 | |
Unrecognized Tax Benefits Reconciliation | |||
Unrecognized tax benefits, beginning of year | 37 | 38 | 2 |
Additions for tax positions of prior years | 0 | 0 | 38 |
Settlements | 0 | (1) | (2) |
Unrecognized tax benefits, end of year | $ 37 | $ 37 | $ 38 |
Income Taxes - Narrative (Detai
Income Taxes - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended | ||
Feb. 02, 2024 | Feb. 03, 2023 | Jan. 28, 2022 | |
Valuation Allowance [Line Items] | |||
Valuation allowance | $ 1,133 | $ 1,136 | |
Unrecognized tax benefits that would impact effective tax rate | 37 | 37 | |
Interest on tax uncertainties | 1 | 3 | $ 12 |
Accrued interest on uncertain tax positions | 14 | 14 | |
Penalties on uncertain tax positions | 0 | 0 | $ 4 |
Accrued penalties on uncertain tax positions | 4 | 4 | |
Foreign Tax Authority | Canada Revenue Agency | |||
Valuation Allowance [Line Items] | |||
Cumulative net operating losses | 1,300 | 1,600 | |
Capital loss carryforwards | $ 2,700 | $ 2,500 |
Earnings Per Share - EPS Schedu
Earnings Per Share - EPS Schedule (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Millions, $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended | ||
Feb. 02, 2024 | Feb. 03, 2023 | Jan. 28, 2022 | |
Basic earnings per common share: | |||
Net earnings attributable to Lowe's Companies, Inc. | $ 7,726 | $ 6,437 | $ 8,442 |
Less: Net earnings allocable to participating securities | (20) | (21) | (33) |
Net earnings allocable to common shares, basic | $ 7,706 | $ 6,416 | $ 8,409 |
Weighted-average common shares outstanding (in shares) | 582 | 629 | 696 |
Basic earnings per common share (in dollars per share) | $ 13.23 | $ 10.20 | $ 12.07 |
Diluted earnings per common share: | |||
Net earnings attributable to Lowe's Companies, Inc. | $ 7,726 | $ 6,437 | $ 8,442 |
Less: Net earnings allocable to participating securities | (20) | (21) | (33) |
Net earnings allocable to common shares, diluted | $ 7,706 | $ 6,416 | $ 8,409 |
Weighted-average common shares outstanding (in shares) | 582 | 629 | 696 |
Dilutive effect of non-participating share-based awards (in shares) | 2 | 2 | 3 |
Weighted-average common shares, as adjusted (in shares) | 584 | 631 | 699 |
Diluted earnings per common share (in dollars per share) | $ 13.20 | $ 10.17 | $ 12.04 |
Anti-dilutive securities (in shares) | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.3 |
Commitments and Contingencies -
Commitments and Contingencies - Narrative (Details) $ in Millions | Feb. 02, 2024 USD ($) |
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Non-cancelable commitments | $ 2,278 |
Standby and documentary letters of credit outstanding | $ 512 |
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Commitments and Contingencies - Schedule of Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligations (Details) $ in Millions | Feb. 02, 2024 USD ($) |
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Fiscal 2024 | $ 912 |
Fiscal 2025 | 679 |
Fiscal 2026 | 345 |
Fiscal 2027 | 263 |
Fiscal 2028 | 26 |
Thereafter | 53 |
Total | $ 2,278 |
Related Parties - Narrative (De
Related Parties - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended | ||
Feb. 02, 2024 | Feb. 03, 2023 | Jan. 28, 2022 | |
Transportation and Business Services Vendor | |||
Related Party Transactions | |||
Related party purchases | $ 217 | $ 228 | $ 269 |
Consumer Packaged Goods Vendor | |||
Related Party Transactions | |||
Related party purchases | $ 0 | $ 203 |
Other Information - Net Interes
Other Information - Net Interest Expense and Supplemental Cash Flow (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended | ||
Feb. 02, 2024 | Feb. 03, 2023 | Jan. 28, 2022 | |
Net interest expense | |||
Long-term debt | $ 1,438 | $ 1,108 | $ 827 |
Finance lease obligations | 24 | 29 | 30 |
Short-term borrowings | 15 | 5 | 5 |
Interest income | (101) | (37) | (12) |
Interest capitalized | (4) | (4) | (3) |
Interest on tax uncertainties | 1 | 3 | 12 |
Other | 9 | 19 | 26 |
Interest – net | 1,382 | 1,123 | 885 |
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information | |||
Cash paid for interest, net of amount capitalized | 1,464 | 976 | 837 |
Cash paid for income taxes, net | 3,700 | 1,720 | 2,735 |
Non-cash investing and financing activites: | |||
Cash dividends declared but not paid | $ 633 | $ 633 | $ 537 |
Other Information - Sales By Pr
Other Information - Sales By Product Category (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended | ||
Feb. 02, 2024 | Feb. 03, 2023 | Jan. 28, 2022 | |
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items] | |||
Net sales | $ 86,377 | $ 97,059 | $ 96,250 |
Percentage of total sales | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Appliances | |||
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items] | |||
Net sales | $ 12,344 | $ 13,509 | $ 13,424 |
Percentage of total sales | 14.30% | 13.90% | 13.90% |
Seasonal & Outdoor Living | |||
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items] | |||
Net sales | $ 7,740 | $ 8,697 | $ 9,321 |
Percentage of total sales | 9% | 9% | 9.70% |
Lumber | |||
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items] | |||
Net sales | $ 7,020 | $ 9,766 | $ 10,011 |
Percentage of total sales | 8.10% | 10.10% | 10.40% |
Lawn & Garden | |||
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items] | |||
Net sales | $ 6,729 | $ 6,929 | $ 7,484 |
Percentage of total sales | 7.80% | 7.10% | 7.80% |
Kitchens & Bath | |||
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items] | |||
Net sales | $ 6,167 | $ 6,951 | $ 6,717 |
Percentage of total sales | 7.10% | 7.20% | 7% |
Hardware | |||
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items] | |||
Net sales | $ 5,828 | $ 6,181 | $ 5,993 |
Percentage of total sales | 6.70% | 6.40% | 6.20% |
Building Materials | |||
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items] | |||
Net sales | $ 5,245 | $ 5,065 | $ 4,501 |
Percentage of total sales | 6.10% | 5.20% | 4.70% |
Millwork | |||
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items] | |||
Net sales | $ 5,181 | $ 5,770 | $ 5,339 |
Percentage of total sales | 6% | 5.90% | 5.50% |
Paint | |||
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items] | |||
Net sales | $ 5,118 | $ 5,406 | $ 5,094 |
Percentage of total sales | 5.90% | 5.60% | 5.30% |
Rough Plumbing | |||
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items] | |||
Net sales | $ 4,971 | $ 5,333 | $ 4,727 |
Percentage of total sales | 5.80% | 5.50% | 4.90% |
Tools | |||
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items] | |||
Net sales | $ 4,723 | $ 5,185 | $ 5,407 |
Percentage of total sales | 5.50% | 5.30% | 5.60% |
Electrical | |||
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items] | |||
Net sales | $ 4,478 | $ 5,334 | $ 5,276 |
Percentage of total sales | 5.20% | 5.50% | 5.50% |
Flooring | |||
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items] | |||
Net sales | $ 4,327 | $ 5,046 | $ 4,959 |
Percentage of total sales | 5% | 5.20% | 5.20% |
Décor | |||
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items] | |||
Net sales | $ 4,175 | $ 5,290 | $ 5,494 |
Percentage of total sales | 4.80% | 5.50% | 5.70% |
Other | |||
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items] | |||
Net sales | $ 2,331 | $ 2,597 | $ 2,503 |
Percentage of total sales | 2.70% | 2.60% | 2.60% |