Home Depot Sees Limited Growth Without Housing Market Rebound

The retailer expects sluggish growth in 2026, barring a housing market recovery.2025 will be a year to forget for home improvement retail giant Home Depot (HD 0.67%). Ahead of the company's investor and analyst conference, Home Depot reiterated its outlook for the full year. Comparable sales growth is expected to be slightly positive, with total sales increasing by 3% due to the opening of 12 new stores and the acquisition of building products distributor GMS.While sales are expected to grow this year, the ...