Home Depot posts solid 2nd quarter gains, but housing slump leaves outlook unchanged for rest of 2026

Home Depot’s sales improved during its second quarter as customers focused on smaller projects during the summer months with the U.S. housing sector still mired in a slump. Revenue increased to $47.86 billion from $45.28 billion, edging out the $47.24 billion that Wall Street had expected, according to a survey by Fact

Home Depot’s sales improved during its fiscal second quarter as customers spent more during the summer months and concentrated on smaller projects

Small projects lift Home Depot quarterly sales, but outlook unchanged in a slumping housing market  AP News

Investors got a shock last week when the retailer said that Ted Decker, the chief executive, would take a medical leave. Tuesday’s earnings brought a more welcome surprise.

Home Depot Posts Higher Sales, Backs Outlook  wsj.com

Home Depot reported second fiscal quarter results that beat Wall Street expectations on the top and bottom lines.