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Inventory Disclosure
Lowe’s Cos. Inc., balance sheet: inventory
US$ in millions
| Jan 30, 2026 | Jan 31, 2025 | Feb 2, 2024 | Feb 3, 2023 | Jan 28, 2022 | Jan 29, 2021 | ||||||||
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| Merchandise inventory, net |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2026-01-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2025-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-02-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-02-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-01-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-01-29).
Merchandise inventory, net, exhibited a general increasing trend from January 2021 through February 2023, followed by a decrease in February 2024. Subsequent periods show relative stabilization with slight fluctuations. A detailed examination of the observed changes is presented below.
- Overall Trend
- The value of merchandise inventory, net, increased from US$16,193 million in January 2021 to US$18,532 million in February 2023, representing a cumulative growth of approximately 14.4%. This suggests a period of inventory build-up, potentially in response to increased demand or anticipated future sales. However, a subsequent decline to US$16,894 million in February 2024 indicates a potential shift in inventory management strategy or a response to changing market conditions.
- Growth Rate Analysis
- The largest year-over-year increase occurred between January 2021 and January 2022, with a growth rate of approximately 8.7%. The increase from January 2022 to February 2023 was approximately 5.3%. The decrease from February 2023 to February 2024 was approximately 8.8%. The growth from February 2024 to January 2025 was approximately 2.9%, and a slight decrease of approximately 0.6% occurred between January 2025 and January 2026.
- Recent Performance
- Following the decrease in February 2024, the inventory level experienced a modest increase to US$17,409 million by January 2025. This was followed by a minor decrease to US$17,300 million by January 2026. This recent stabilization suggests that inventory levels are being actively managed, with adjustments made to align with current sales and demand forecasts. The relatively flat trend in the most recent periods may indicate a more conservative approach to inventory accumulation.
- Potential Implications
- The initial increase in inventory could be attributed to factors such as supply chain disruptions, anticipation of increased demand, or strategic purchasing to secure favorable pricing. The subsequent decrease may reflect improved supply chain efficiency, a slowdown in sales growth, or deliberate efforts to reduce inventory holding costs. The recent stabilization suggests a more balanced approach to inventory management.