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Home Depot pushes ahead in tough housing market
Home Depot's sales and earnings grow despite housing challenges.
In brief
Home Depot's sales and earnings grow despite housing challenges. Home Depot reported 5.7% year-over-year sales growth and 5.1% adjusted EPS growth in Q2 2026 amid difficult housing conditions. Originally reported by Alphastreet - Earnings Decoded. Market Intelligence Delivered.
Stock performance
Home Depot shares stayed green on Friday despite a 11% drop in the past month.
Q2 sales and earnings
Home Depot reported 5.7% year-over-year sales growth to $47.9 billion in q2 2026.
Comparative sales trends
Comparable sales grew 1.7% while us comparable sales rose 1.3% in q2 2026.
Segment performance
The pro segment outperformed diy with growth in portable power and dimensional lumber.
Customer transaction trends
Big-ticket comp transactions rose 2.4% while average ticket increased 2.8%.
Outlook for 2026
Home Depot expects 2.5-4.5% sales growth and flat to 2% comparable sales growth for fiscal 2026.
In short
Home Depot reported 5.7% year-over-year sales growth and 5.1% adjusted EPS growth in Q2 2026 amid difficult housing conditions.
