	lowe s cos inc low th qtr jan net shr cts vs cts net vs mln sales mln vs mln avg shrs mln vs mln year shr dlrs vs dlrs net mln vs mln sales billion vs billion avg shrs mln vs mln note current year net both periods includes charge dlrs or seven cts shr from early note retirement and charge seven cts shr from reversal of tax credits current year net both periods includes gain six cts shr from plywood manufacturers litigation settlement reuter 
