Core Viewpoint - Home Depot has lowered its earnings forecast for fiscal year 2025 due to disappointing performance in the previous quarter, consumer uncertainty, and pressure in the housing market [1] Financial Performance - Home Depot expects diluted earnings per share to decline by approximately 6% in fiscal year 2025 compared to the previous fiscal year, a larger drop than the previously anticipated 3% in August [1] - The company's gross profit margin and operating profit margin expectations have also been revised downward [1] - In the third quarter of fiscal year 2025, Home Depot reported a net profit of $3.6 billion, a year-on-year decrease of 1.3%, with adjusted diluted earnings per share falling below market expectations [1] Market Conditions - The CEO, Ted Decker, noted that while potential demand remains relatively stable, the anticipated growth in demand for the third quarter did not materialize [1] - Consumer uncertainty and ongoing pressure in the housing market have significantly impacted the demand for home renovations [1] - CFO Richard McPhail indicated that the slowdown in the housing market and high borrowing costs have made consumers reluctant to spend significantly on home repairs, compounded by increased layoffs and declining home prices [1]
美国家居建材零售巨头家得宝下调2025财年业绩预期