Lowe's Companies will announce its 64th consecutive annual dividend increase in late May, continuing a long-standing tradition despite recent stagnation in earnings per share (EPS). Last year, Lowe's dividend growth slowed to 4%, with a forecasted increase of 3.3–4.2% to a dividend range of $4.96–$5.00, yielding around 2.27–2.29%. The company is shifting focus toward professional customers and completed two strategic acquisitions in 2025 to support growth, even as EPS guidance for 2026 remains flat. This move highlights Lowe's commitment to returning value to shareholders amid challenging earnings conditions, contrasting with other companies like Donaldson Company, which is expected to increase dividends by over 10%, and Flowers Foods, which faces risks to dividend sustainability due to declining earnings.
