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Home Depot Reaffirms Outlook After Slight Q2 Miss as Small Projects Lead and Tariffs Lift Some Prices

The retailer said modest, category‑specific price increases will follow higher tariffs as demand skews toward smaller home projects.

Home Depot reported its latest earnings Tuesday.
Reusable bags ared displayed at a Home Depot store in Manhattan in New York City, U.S.,  February 25, 2025. REUTERS/Jeenah Moon/File Photo
Home Depot stocks rising despite bad quarter.
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Overview

  • Revenue rose to $45.28 billion and adjusted EPS reached $4.68, both a touch below forecasts, with comparable sales up 1.0% overall and 1.4% in the U.S.
  • Home Depot kept its full‑year view for roughly 2.8% sales growth and about 1% comp growth, and shares climbed after management highlighted stable momentum.
  • Executives said sales improved through the quarter, with July comps up 3.3%; average ticket increased to $90.01 as transactions ticked slightly lower and tickets over $1,000 rose 2.6%.
  • CFO Richard McPhail said customers should expect modest price moves in select categories due to higher tariffs, while the company maintains its broader pricing approach and diversified sourcing.
  • Big discretionary remodels remain soft given high borrowing costs, while Home Depot leans on smaller projects and its expanding Pro channels, with Lowe’s results still to come this week.