8-KEarnings & ResultsExhibits & Filings

LOWES COMPANIES INC 8-K Report, Financial Results (Nov 20, 2019)

Filed November 20, 2019For Securities:LOW

Summary

Lowe's Companies, Inc. (LOW) filed an 8-K report on November 20, 2019, primarily to announce its financial results for the third quarter ended November 1, 2019. The report includes a press release and an infographic detailing these results. Investors should note that this information, while important for understanding the company's performance, is furnished and not considered "filed" for certain legal purposes, meaning it doesn't automatically become part of other SEC filings unless explicitly incorporated. The key takeaway for investors is the release of Q3 2019 financial performance data. While the 8-K itself doesn't contain the specific figures, it directs investors to the accompanying press release and infographic for detailed earnings information. These documents are the primary source for understanding Lowe's sales, profitability, and any forward-looking guidance provided for the period.

Key Highlights

  • 1Lowe's Companies, Inc. announced its third quarter (Q3) 2019 financial results via an 8-K filing on November 20, 2019.
  • 2The filing primarily serves to furnish a press release and infographic containing the Q3 earnings details.
  • 3The furnished information pertains to the third quarter ended November 1, 2019.
  • 4Investors are directed to Exhibits 99.1 (Press Release) and 99.2 (Infographic) for the specific financial performance data.
  • 5The reported financial information is furnished under Item 2.02 and is not deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act unless specifically incorporated into another filing.
  • 6The 8-K does not contain the actual financial figures but references the external documents for them.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing by Lowe's Companies, Inc. is to officially announce and provide access to their financial results for the third quarter of fiscal year 2019, which ended on November 1, 2019.

The detailed financial results for Lowe's third quarter ended November 1, 2019, can be found in the press release (Exhibit 99.1) and the infographic (Exhibit 99.2) that are furnished with this 8-K filing.

No, the financial information provided in this 8-K filing, including the press release and infographic, is furnished under Item 2.02 and is not deemed 'filed' for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor is it automatically incorporated by reference into other SEC filings unless explicitly stated otherwise.

The event date of November 19, 2019, indicates when the company held its earnings call or made the decision to release the results. The filing date of November 19, 2019, is the date the 8-K was officially submitted to the SEC, meaning the results were likely announced publicly around this time or very shortly after, with the press release dated November 20, 2019.