Lowe’s Cos. reported profit that topped expectations on a pickup in online sales and growth in demand from professional contractors. Adjusted earnings per share were $3.06 in the third quarter, the company said in a statement Wednesday, compared with the$3.00 estimate of analysts surveyed by Bloomberg. Most Read from Bloomberg Lowe’s reported positive same-store sales growth for a second consecutive quarter on strength in its digital channel and in home services. It saw “continued growth” in sales to p ...