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HD·The Home Depot, Inc.

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Pre-Market
High
$348.39
Open
$347.59
Market Cap
347.51B
52W High
$426.75
Low
$347.10
P. Close
$346.60
P/E
24.80
52W Low
$289.10
Fwd P/E
21.63
DailyIQ Est.
$376.94
Technical Score (1D)
77
BUY
News Sentiment
79
BULLISH
Home Depot’s shares are trading higher than the broader market as investors await the company’s earnings announcement on August 18, 2026, which is expected to report modest year‑over‑year revenue growth of 4.92 % and EPS of $4.71. The anticipated earnings are likely to reinforce the narrative that the home‑improvement sector remains resilient, which has helped HD outperform the S&P 500 in recent sessions. Analysts project quarterly revenue of $47.5 billion, slightly above prior guidance, suggesting that the company’s sales momentum is holding steady. If the results confirm the modest growth forecast, the stock could maintain its upward trajectory over the next 1–10 trading days as investors digest the data. However, the company’s exposure to supply‑chain constraints could temper growth if the earnings report reveals any disruptions in inventory or cost pressures. Rising interest rates also pose a risk, as higher borrowing costs could dampen consumer spending on big‑ticket home‑improvement projects. The rally may also be partially driven by strong Q2 sales, which have already outpaced expectations and bolstered investor confidence. Investors should watch for any guidance revisions in the earnings call, as a downward revision could quickly reverse the current positive sentiment. In the short term, the market will likely focus on whether HD can sustain its sales momentum amid macro‑economic headwinds and supply‑chain challenges.
Earnings Summary
Home Depot, Inc. is a leading home improvement retailer that serves homeowners, contractors, and maintenance professionals through a broad assortment of building materials, home improvement products, and related services, supported by a robust omnichannel presence. The company operates in the consumer cyclical sector within the home improvement retail industry, positioning itself as a one‑stop shop for both DIY and professional projects. In its most recent quarters, Home Depot reported Q4 2024 revenue of $39.70 billion and EPS of $3.02, slightly below the $3.04 estimate, and Q1 2025 revenue of $39.86 billion with EPS of $3.56, again marginally missing the $3.59 estimate; Q2 2025 revenue surged to $45.28 billion and EPS of $4.68, a near‑miss of the $4.69 estimate, while Q3 2025 revenue fell to $41.35 billion and EPS of $3.74, below the $3.83 estimate. The company’s Q1 2027 results showed revenue of $41.77 billion and EPS of $3.43, a modest beat over the $3.41 estimate, indicating a shift toward earnings strength after a series of misses. Historically, Home Depot has experienced fluctuating revenue growth, with a pronounced spike in Q2 2025 followed by a decline in Q3 2025, yet EPS has largely trailed analyst expectations until the most recent quarter; the pattern suggests revenue expansion does not yet translate into consistent earnings beats. Recent news highlights the firm’s focus on expanding its Pro ecosystem through the acquisition of specialty businesses such as SRS and GMS, reinforcing higher‑margin professional sales and supporting FY 2025 revenue of $164.7 billion; integration progress and the competitive dynamic with Lowe’s are key themes. Investors should watch for guidance on the Pro segment, the pace of acquisition integration, and the impact of mortgage‑rate sensitivity and the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act on demand, as these factors will shape margin outlook and top‑line momentum in the next earnings cycle.

EPS

EstBeatMiss
$2.76$3.32$3.87$4.43$4.98Q4'24Q1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q1'27Q2'27
QtrEstActual+/−
Q2'27$4.73 - -
Q1'27$3.41$3.43+0.7%
Q3'25$3.83$3.74-2.5%
Q2'25$4.69$4.68-0.3%
Q1'25$3.59$3.56-0.8%
Q4'24$3.04$3.02-0.8%

Revenue

EstBeatMiss
$38.4B$41.3B$44.2B$47.1B$50.0BQ4'24Q1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q1'27Q2'27
QtrEstActual+/−
Q2'27$48.7B - -
Q1'27$42.8B$41.8B-2.4%
Q3'25 - $41.4B -
Q2'25 - $45.3B -
Q1'25 - $39.9B -
Q4'24 - $39.7B -
Full Earnings BreakdownEstimates, actuals, guidance, and historical context
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Market Data

HD Stock Snapshot

HD is currently trading at $348.39, giving The Home Depot, Inc. a market cap of 347.51B and a P/E ratio of 24.8. Today's range spans $347.10–$348.39, with shares opening at $347.59 and moving up $1.79 (0.5%) from the prior close. DailyIQ's technical score sits at 77/100 (BUY) with a news sentiment reading of 79/100.

Over the past year HD has traded between $289.10 and $426.75 - the current price is +20.5% off the 52-week low and -18.4% from the high. 47 analysts cover the stock with a Buy consensus and a mean 12-month target of $370.34 (range $310.00–$430.00), implying upside of +6.3%.

The BUY technical setup for HD (77/100) is worth attention in the context of the broader Consumer Cyclical sector. At $348.39 (in the middle of its 52-week range), with 347.51B in capitalization and bullish sentiment at 79/100 The current P/E ratio stands at 24.8., this large-cap name sits at the intersection where momentum strategies and fundamental growth investors both find something to like. Annual range: $289.10–$426.75.

What makes HD's BUY setup (77/100) particularly actionable at 347.51B in Consumer Cyclical capitalization is the scale-to-move ratio: large enough to feature on institutional mandates but not so large that the percentage upside is already compressed by index inertia. At $348.39 (in the middle of its 52-week range in $289.10–$426.75), with sentiment running bullish at 79/100, the setup rewards conviction-sized positioning more than it does speculative small bets.