Home Depot Stock News

Home Depot is the largest home improvement retailer in the U.S.

ATLANTA , Aug. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Home Depot®, the world's largest home improvement retailer, today announced that its board of directors declared a second quarter cash dividend of $2.25 per share. The dividend is payable on September 12, 2024, to shareholders of record on the close of business on August 29, 2024.

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CNBC's Jim Cramer on Wednesday examined Home Depot's earnings report, saying the retailer's insights make him think interest rate cuts from the Federal Reserve could stop the housing market from a hard landing. "Right now, housing's waiting for the cavalry to come to the rescue, by which I mean it's waiting for the Fed to cut rates," he said.

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To date, 145 of the 199 companies in our Retail/Restaurant Index have reported their EPS results for Q2 2024, representing 73% of the index. The blended revenue growth estimate for the 199 companies in this index is 3.5% for Q2 2024. Home Depot reported better-than-expected Q2 earnings and revenue.

Home Depot reported a 3.3% decline in same-store sales growth in Q2 due to weak demand and high interest rates. The company is navigating the challenging macro environment by expanding online services, focusing on PRO customers, and acquiring SRS Distribution. Despite the weak outlook for FY24, Home Depot is expected to recover as interest rates decline, with a fair value of $390 per share.

Home Depot Inc (NYSE: HD) has recently reported its Q2 earnings, and while its guidance may appear cautious, it is consistent with market expectations.  Michael Baker, a senior retail analyst at D.A.