Core Insights - Home Depot is focusing on professional builders to drive growth, as they spend more per project and are less affected by consumer sentiment compared to DIY customers [2][4][6] - The U.S. pro builder market is estimated to be over $450 billion annually, allowing for sustainable growth even with modest market share gains [1][7] Strategy and Market Positioning - Home Depot's strategy includes enhancing its supply chain with digital platforms, AI logistics, credit options, and loyalty programs like Pro Xtra to attract contractors [1][12] - The company aims to position itself as a distribution partner rather than just a retailer, competing with specialty wholesalers [10] Competitive Advantages - The acquisition of SRS Distribution for $18.3 billion enhances Home Depot's presence in roofing, landscaping, and specialty building supplies, providing breadth and depth in product offerings [8] - The integration of SRS allows for faster fulfillment and better relationship building with contractors, leveraging industry veterans to foster trust [9] Technology and Services - Home Depot is utilizing technology to streamline B2B operations, with initiatives like pro-specific digital platforms for bulk orders and AI-powered delivery scheduling [11][12] - The company is expanding its service offerings beyond products to include financing, training, and workforce development support for contractors [12][13]

家得宝还重申了全年业绩指引。该公司预计全年总销售额将增长 2.8%，而剔除一次性因素(如新店开业 和不同月份的影响)后的同店销售额将增长约 1%。 智通财经APP获悉，周二，家得宝(HD.US)股价走高，截至发稿，该股涨超3.5%，报408.66美元。家得 宝第二季度非GAAP每股收益为4.68美元，比预期低0.01美元。营收为452.8亿美元，同比增长4.8%。首 席财务官Richard McPhail表示，该公司业绩是近两年来最为出色的。消费者正越来越多地着手开展小型 项目，而在16个销售部门中，有12个部门的销售额实现了同比增长。而且，在该季度的每个月里，销售 额的同比趋势都有所改善，5 月份的同店销售额增长了0.3%，6月份增长了0.5%，7月份增长了3.3%，他 说道。他说："在整个季度里，我们核心业务领域的增长势头一直持续增强。" ...

Home Depot reporting its first earnings miss on both the B bottom and top line since May 2014, but stocks trading higher after maintaining its fullear outlook. Other major retail reports on deck this week. We've got Target, Lowe's, TJ Maxx tomorrow, and then Walmart on Thursday.Joining us now is DA Davidson, senior analyst, Michael Baker. Michael, it it's good to have you. Did you see a reason to buy in this report.Sure. Yeah, although uh it was a little bit light of expectations. Uh the comps were only lik ...

Market Trends & Economic Factors - Tariffs may soon impact prices [1] - Consumers are delaying larger projects due to higher interest rates [1] - Economic uncertainty contributes to consumers holding off on larger projects [1]

Shares of Home Depot Inc (NYSE:HD) are higher this morning, even after the retail brand reported lower- than-expected second-quarter results, with earnings of $4.68 per share on revenue of $45.28 billion dollars. Despite missing estimates for the second straight quarter, the Georgia-based company reaffirmed its full-year guidance. The stock has managed to weather tariff concerns, supported by strong online sales and steady demand among its customer base for smaller home improvement projects. At last glance, ...

Home Depot could see "some modest price movement" after previously saying they would not raise prices due to tariffs, the Wall Street Journal reported Tuesday, as the retailer missed estimates for earnings and revenue—a possible indication consumers are spending less, which will become clearer this week after other big box retailers like Lowe's, Target, and Walmart also report earnings. Retailers including Lowe's and Walmart will hold earnings calls this week, which could indicate the impact of tariffs on s ...

Market Overview - U.S. stocks showed mixed performance with the Dow Jones index gaining over 200 points, up 0.50% to 45,137.22, while NASDAQ fell 0.43% to 21,535.75 and S&P 500 rose 0.07% to 6,453.60 [1] - Real estate shares increased by 1.3%, while communication services stocks decreased by 1% [1] Company Performance - The Home Depot Inc. reported second-quarter fiscal 2025 sales of $45.277 billion, a 4.9% increase from $43.175 billion a year earlier, but slightly below Wall Street's estimate of $45.356 billion [2] - Net earnings for The Home Depot were $4.6 billion, or $4.58 per diluted share, compared to $4.6 billion, or $4.60 per share, in the prior year [3] - Adjusted diluted earnings per share were $4.68, just above last year's $4.67 but below the $4.71 consensus estimate [3] Commodity Market - Oil prices decreased by 0.9% to $62.86, while gold prices increased by 0.1% to $3,380.60 [6] - Silver fell by 0.4% to $37.895, and copper dropped by 0.7% to $4.4390 [6] European Market - European shares were generally higher, with the eurozone's STOXX 600 rising by 0.7% and Spain's IBEX 35 Index increasing by 0.5% [7] - London's FTSE 100 rose by 0.2%, Germany's DAX 40 gained 0.4%, and France's CAC 40 increased by 1.1% [7] Asian Market - Asian markets closed mostly lower, with Japan's Nikkei 225 down 0.38% and Hong Kong's Hang Seng down 0.21% [10] - China's Shanghai Composite fell by 0.02%, while India's BSE Sensex gained 0.46% [10] Economic Indicators - U.S. housing starts increased by 5.2% from the previous month to an annualized rate of 1.428 million in July [12] - Building permits declined by 2.8% to an annualized rate of 1.354 million in July [12]

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Home Depot has been hosting its earnings call this hour. Let's get to Courtney Reagan with some highlights. Morning, Courtney.>> Hi, Carl. Yeah, so despite missing the street's expectations for earnings and revenue for the first time since May of 2014, shares are higher on the reaffirmed guidance for the full year. Comparable sales also disappointed slightly, only the second positive comp in 11 quarters.though sales did continue to get stronger each month of the quarter and McFale just said the CFO on the c ...

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