家得宝：二季度财报将至，营收或增5%达424亿美元

Group 1 - Home Depot is set to release its Q2 earnings report before the market opens on Tuesday, with investors focusing on same-store sales growth and the state of the U.S. housing market [1] - Wall Street anticipates a 1.4% increase in same-store sales for Home Depot in the last quarter, following a 0.3% decline in Q1, marking a potential turnaround after eight consecutive quarters of decline globally [1] - The U.S. same-store sales are expected to rise by 1.6%, indicating three consecutive quarters of positive growth in the domestic market [1] Group 2 - The anticipated growth may be attributed to a lower year-over-year comparison base and a rebound in demand for large non-essential projects, with home improvement demand expected to improve as consumers adapt to high interest rates [1] - Revenue is projected to increase by 5% year-over-year to $42.4 billion, with adjusted earnings per share expected to be $4.72, surpassing the previous year's figures [1] - Home Depot reaffirmed its annual forecast in Q1, expecting a 2.8% increase in net sales and a 1% rise in same-store sales for the fiscal year [1] Group 3 - Although no guidance was provided for Q2, the Executive Vice President indicated that it is a peak season, with sufficient inventory and no stockpiling due to tariffs [1] - Home Depot plans to collaborate with suppliers and diversify procurement without raising prices, aiming for a maximum of 10% of procurement from any single country outside the U.S. within 12 months [1] - Following market expectations of a Federal Reserve rate cut in September, Home Depot's stock price has risen approximately 10% over the past month, while competitor Lowe's has seen a 15% increase [1] Group 4 - Analysts from Bank of America noted that despite macroeconomic fluctuations, Home Depot is expected to enhance its professional customer business through organic growth and acquisitions, continuing to gain market share [1]