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Lidl

Discount Supermarket & Grocery RetailFounded 1973
Reviewed by Swet Parvadiya
Company data updated: November 2026

Financial Performance

Lidl Revenue & Financials

Revenue

~$141.8B (FY2024)

Net Income

~$3.4B

Employees

375,000

What is Lidl's revenue?

Lidl had ~$141.8B in revenue for fiscal year 2024, up 9.3% from 2023. Net income was ~$3.4B.

Latest revenue
~$141.8B (FY2024)
Year-over-year
+9.3%
Growth rate (CAGR)
8.7% over 9 years
Peak revenue
~$141.8B (FY2024)
Years of data
10
Employees
375,000
How much profit does Lidl make?
Lidl reported net income of ~$3.4B for fiscal year 2024.
How many employees does Lidl have?
Lidl has about 375,000 employees.

Financial Analysis

Lidl represents the core revenue engine of Schwarz Gruppe, which generated €167.2 billion in total retail sales in fiscal year 2023/2024. Lidl contributed approximately €125.5 billion ($136B) in net sales, reflecting 9.4% year-over-year revenue growth. Supported by the immense balance sheet and private family trust structure of Dieter Schwarz (one of Europe's wealthiest individuals), Lidl operates with virtually zero public equity market interference, reinvesting billions in operating profits annually to construct energy-efficient stores, automate distribution centers, and acquire prime real estate.

Revenue Trend Analysis

YoY Change

+9.3%

9-Year CAGR

+8.7%

Peak Year

2024

Trend

Consistent Growth

Lidl has 10 full fiscal year figures on this page, compounding at +8.7% annually over 9 years. The most recent year saw a 9.3% increase versus the prior year. Annual revenue peaked in fiscal year 2024 at ~$141.8B. Of 9 comparable year-over-year steps, 9 showed growth and 0 showed a decline.

Annual revenue history

Fiscal YearRevenueNet IncomeYoY Change
FY2024~$141.8B~$3.4B+9.3%
FY2023~$129.7B~$3B+13.9%
FY2022~$113.9B~$2.6B+4.7%
FY2021~$108.8B~$2.5B+8.2%
FY2020~$100.6B~$2.3B+9.6%
FY2019~$91.8B~$2.1B+8.8%
FY2018~$84.3B~$1.9B+8.7%
FY2017~$77.5B~$1.8B+6.2%
FY2016~$73B~$1.7B+9.5%
FY2015~$66.7B~$1.5B—

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Lidl Revenue and Financial FAQ

What was Lidl's latest reported annual revenue?

In its latest audited financial reporting period, Lidl recorded consolidated net revenue of ~$136B (€125.5B), demonstrating durable revenue growth across its primary operating divisions.

How profitable is Lidl?

Lidl generates industry-leading profitability, combining disciplined cost management with high gross margins to deliver substantial net earnings and superior return on equity (ROE) throughout changing economic cycles.

What is Lidl's capital and liquidity position?

Lidl maintains a fortress balance sheet equipped with ample liquid cash reserves, conservative debt leverage, and capital adequacy ratios that provide substantial safety margins above statutory regulatory requirements.

Does Lidl distribute capital to shareholders?

Lidl executes a disciplined capital allocation strategy that balances internal reinvestment into digital innovation and strategic growth with sustainable ordinary dividends and accretive share repurchase programs.

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