Compared to Estimates, Home Depot (HD) Q1 Earnings: A Look at Key Metrics

Financial Performance - Home Depot reported revenue of $39.86 billion for the quarter ended April 2025, a year-over-year increase of 9.4% [1] - The EPS for the same period was $3.56, compared to $3.63 a year ago, indicating a slight decline [1] - The reported revenue exceeded the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $39.4 billion by 1.15%, while the EPS fell short of the consensus estimate of $3.59 by 0.84% [1] Key Metrics - Comparable store sales showed a year-over-year change of -0.3%, contrasting with the 10-analyst average estimate of 0.3% [4] - The number of retail stores remained at 2,350, matching the average estimate from five analysts [4] - Comparable store sales in the U.S. had a year-over-year change of 0.2%, compared to the -1% average estimate from three analysts [4] - Sales per store were reported at $16.96 million, exceeding the three-analyst average estimate of $16.71 million [4] - The number of customer transactions in retail was 394.8 million, surpassing the two-analyst average estimate of 390.8 million [4] - The average ticket size in retail was $90.71, slightly below the $91.74 average estimate based on two analysts [4] Stock Performance - Home Depot shares have returned +9.4% over the past month, while the Zacks S&P 500 composite increased by +13.1% [3] - The stock currently holds a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold), suggesting it may perform in line with the broader market in the near term [3]