ATLANTA, May 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Home Depot®, the world's largest home improvement retailer, today reported sales of $39.9 billion for the first quarter of fiscal 2025, an increase of 9.4% from the first quarter of fiscal 2024. Comparable sales for the first quarter of fiscal 2025 decreased 0.3%, and comparable sales in the U.S. increased 0.2%. For the first quarter of fiscal 2025, foreign exchange rates negatively impacted total company comparable sales by approximately 70 basis points. Net earnin ...

Home Depot, Inc. HD will release its first-quarter earnings results before the opening bell on Tuesday, May 20. Analysts expect the Atlanta, Georgia-based company to report quarterly earnings at $3.59 per share. That's down from $3.63 per share in the year-ago period. According to data from Benzinga Pro, Home Depot projects to report quarterly revenue at $39.14 billion, compared to $36.42 billion a year earlier. The company has beaten analyst estimates for revenue in two straight quarters and six of the las ...

One of Home Depot’s critical sales metrics is expected to slow when it reports earnings.That’s according to a report Monday (May 19) from Bloomberg News, citing a survey of analysts who say the home improvement retailer’s comparable sales are projected to soften. The report noted that investors will gauge the company’s results as an indicator of how tariff concerns and declining consumer sentiment may affect the housing market.“There’s more risk to the numbers than we would’ve thought at the beginning of th ...

As Lowe's Companies, Inc. (LOW) prepares to unveil its first-quarter fiscal 2025 earnings on May 21, before the opening bell, investors are eager to see if the company can beat market expectations. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the to-be-reported quarter’s revenues is pegged at $20.95 billion, which suggests a drop of 2% from the prior year’s levels. The consensus mark for quarterly earnings has been stable over the past 30 days at $2.89 per share, which indicates a decline of 5.6% from the year-ago quar ...

Core Viewpoint - The current economic turmoil in the U.S. presents investment opportunities, echoing Warren Buffett's advice from 2008 to invest in American companies, as highlighted by Jamie Dimon, CEO of JPMorgan Chase [2][3][5]. Company Summaries 1. Tractor Supply - Tractor Supply operates over 2,300 locations in the U.S. and is recognized as the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the country [7]. - The company has experienced minimal growth, with only 15 net new stores opened in Q1 2025 and a projected net sales growth of 4% to 8% for the year [8]. - Operating margins are under pressure, expected to be just under 10% for 2025, down from over 10% in previous years, with potential further declines due to tariffs [9]. - Despite challenges, Tractor Supply has a loyal customer base and has consistently paid and raised dividends for 16 consecutive years [10]. 2. Floor & Decor - Floor & Decor operates around 250 locations in the U.S. and sources 18% of its products from China, which poses challenges [11]. - The company anticipates modest revenue growth for 2025 and expects EPS to decline to $2, down from 2023 results [12]. - Floor & Decor is strategically opening 20 to 25 new stores annually until reaching 500 locations, positioning itself for future profit growth as the housing market rebounds [14][21]. 3. Texas Roadhouse - Texas Roadhouse has nearly 800 restaurants in the U.S., making it a quintessential American stock [15]. - The restaurant chain recorded almost 10% year-over-year revenue growth in Q1 2025, despite a pullback in profit margins [16]. - Management is investing in technology upgrades to improve long-term profit margins, and the brand remains popular among consumers [17][19]. Investment Recommendations - Tractor Supply and Texas Roadhouse are suitable for investors seeking low volatility and consistent business results [20]. - Floor & Decor is recommended for those looking for better growth potential, especially with the anticipated recovery in the housing market [20][21].

Group 1: Walmart's Performance - Walmart's results showed better-than-expected comparable sales, with its domestic e-commerce business becoming profitable for the first time [1] - The 'general merchandise' category faced slight negative comps, particularly in electronics, home, and sporting goods, although there was positive momentum in toys, automotive, and kids apparel [2][3] - Walmart's ability to provide guidance amidst operational uncertainty is a positive sign for investors [1] Group 2: Target's Challenges - Target's shares have significantly underperformed, losing over 25% of their value this year, while Walmart's shares have increased by more than 8% [5] - Target is expected to report a decline in EPS by 17.2% year-over-year, with same-store sales projected to decrease by 1.7% [5] - Target's vulnerability to global trade issues is greater than Walmart's, as Walmart sources two-thirds of its merchandise domestically [6] Group 3: Home Improvement Retailers - Home Depot and Lowe's are facing challenges due to high interest rates affecting the housing market, which is impacting discretionary spending on home improvement [10][11] - Home Depot is expected to report a slight decline in EPS of 1.1% year-over-year, while Lowe's is projected to see a decline of 1.99% in comps [14][15] - The overall operating environment for home improvement retailers remains difficult, with a focus on repair and replacement rather than new projects [13] Group 4: Retail Sector Overview - The retail sector has seen a 16.7% increase in total Q1 earnings for 21 retailers in the S&P 500, with 57.1% beating EPS estimates [18] - The earnings growth for the sector is significantly influenced by Amazon, with the group outside of Amazon showing a decline in earnings despite revenue growth [20][22] - The overall earnings picture for the retail sector indicates a stabilization trend, although estimates for Q2 have been cut more than usual [35][39]

Lowe's Companies ( LOW ) is the second-largest home improvement retailer in the U.S., with 1,748 stores (as of January 31, 2025). Those investing during the pandemic surely remember how it was one of the winners of that troublesome period. Others may recall thatI focus on long term growth and dividend growth investing. I follow both the US and the European stock markets, looking for undervalued stock and/or for high quality dividend growing companies that provide me with cash to reinvest. Over time, I have ...

In its upcoming report, Lowe's (LOW) is predicted by Wall Street analysts to post quarterly earnings of $2.89 per share, reflecting a decline of 5.6% compared to the same period last year. Revenues are forecasted to be $20.95 billion, representing a year-over-year decrease of 2%.The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has undergone a downward revision of 0.2% in the past 30 days, bringing it to its present level. This represents how the covering analysts, as a whole, have reassessed their initial estimat ...

Note: Home Depot FY’24 concluded on February 2, 2025.An employee returns a cart at The Home Depot store (Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images)Getty ImagesHome Depot (NYSE: HD) is set to announce its fiscal first-quarter earnings on Tuesday, May 20, 2025. Analysts anticipate earnings of $3.59 per share on $39.16 billion in revenue. This would indicate a 1% decline in earnings year-over-year and an 8% increase in sales compared to last year’s figures of $3.64 per share and $36.42 billion in revenue. In the past ...

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