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Home Depot beats earnings and revenue estimates despite housing market challenges

Company Fundamentals
18 Aug 2026
Stuart Mooney
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Home Depot reported strong quarterly results with earnings per share of $4.92 and revenue of $47.86 billion, both surpassing analyst expectations. This growth comes amid a 'frozen housing market' where customers prefer smaller maintenance projects due to economic uncertainty. Despite this, Home Depot is gaining market share and reaffirmed its full-year financial guidance. Key financial metrics include a P/E ratio of 23.59 and a Debt-to-Equity ratio of 3.48, indicating solid financial health amid cautious spending.

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