Home Depot Sales Up 5 Percent
Home Depot (NYSE:HD), the world’s largest home improvement retailer, delivered its earnings results for the second quarter of fiscal 2025 on August 19, 2025. The headline news was GAAP revenue rising 4.9% year over year to $45.3 billion, despite coming in below analyst expectations of $45.4 billion (GAAP). Adjusted earnings per share (EPS) also missed, landing at $4.68 against a projected $4.72. Comparable sales across the company increased 1.0%, turning positive from the 3.3% drop seen a year ago. The overall assessment: sales growth and operational gains were offset by ongoing pressure on profit margins, subdued earnings growth, and continued caution in the company's outlook for the rest of the year.
Source: Analyst estimates provided by FactSet. Management expectations based on management's guidance, as provided in Q1 2025 earnings report.
Home Depot is the dominant home improvement retailer, operating 2,353 stores across the U.S. Canada, and Mexico. Its business spans everything from paint and power tools to lumber, home décor, garden equipment, and building materials. This scale brings major advantages: brand recognition, loyal customers, and cost efficiencies that guide its competitive strategy.
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