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CLAIM #38409 · Lowe's Companies Inc (LOW) · 2026Q3 earnings call · Nov 19, 2025 · due Dec 31, 2026

On an annualized basis, we expect FBM and ADG to negatively impact consolidated adjusted operating margin by approximately 50 basis points.

Brandon Sink · CFO

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graded after results covering Dec 31, 2026 are reported

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Look at: Consolidated adjusted operating margin impact (dilution) from FBM and ADG acquisitions, annualized basis

It came true if: Reported or disclosed annualized adjusted operating margin dilution from FBM and ADG between 35 and 65 basis points

Where: Company management commentary / investor presentations disclosing FBM and ADG margin impact (earnings call or 10-K)

In context

cro environment and the timing of an inflection in the home improvement in housing markets remains unclear. We're now expecting comp sales to be roughly flat for the year, which is at the bottom end of our previous guidance. When we include FBM sales of approximately $1.3 billion in the fourth quarter, we are expecting sales of approximately $86 billion for the year. We also now expect full year adjusted operating margin of approximately 12.1%, which includes 20 basis points of dilution from FBM and ADG. We're expecting adjusted diluted earnings per share of approximately $12.25, which represents a 2% growth over the prior year. Please note that this includes the impact of FBM, which is roughly neutral to adjusted EPS, and we expect capital expenditures of up to $2.5 billion for the year. On an annualized basis, we expect FBM and ADG to negatively impact consolidated adjusted operating margin by approximately 50 basis points. We are already working collaboratively with the FBM and ADG teams on cross-selling opportunities as we expand the offering for our Pro customers. We've also begun the efforts to extract cost synergies from our overlapping areas of spend. Taken together, we remain confident that there are compelling long-term EBITDA synergies from both revenue growth and lower operating expense. These investments in our Pro growth initiative, along with the other investments in our Total Home strategy will position us to capitalize on the expected recovery in housing and home improvement and continue to deliver long-term sales growth and shareholder value. And with that, we will open it up for your questions. Operator: [Operator Instructions] Our first question comes from the line of Chris Horvers with JPM

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SEC filings for LOW · Claim quote is verbatim from the 2026Q3 earnings call.