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HD leans on Pro demand, digital momentum and acquisitions to grow through a tough housing backdrop, while big-ticket remodel projects stay muted.

Zacks.com users have recently been watching Home Depot (HD) quite a bit. Thus, it is worth knowing the facts that could determine the stock's prospects.

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How Home Depot stock has been trading Home Depot (HD) has recently drawn attention as the stock trades around $310.78, with returns down about 2% over the past month and about 12% over the past 3 months. See our latest analysis for Home Depot. Looking beyond the recent pullback, Home Depot’s 1 year total shareholder return is down about 13%, while its 3 year and 5 year total shareholder returns are both positive. This suggests that shorter term momentum has faded compared with longer term...

The oldest stock index in the world is suffering from a severe case of split personality. This internal friction has triggered a mechanical phenomenon, the likes of which I cannot recall, at least to this degree.

Shares in this industry-leading company trade 28% off their record.

These two companies have encountered some short-term issues, but the long-term prospects remain intact.

A challenging housing market and consumers’ reluctance to spend on renovation projects have impacted the hardware and home improvement retail sector, affecting giant retailers like Home Depot and Lowe's, as well as their smaller competitors, such as regional chain Chase Ace Hardware. The impact on ...

The 2026 World Cup, to be played in North America, has been called the equivalent of 104 Super Bowls in a month. Who stands to gain—and what it will cost fans.

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With this retail stock trading 28% down from its peak, investors might be interested in this opportunity.

Walmart has launched an exclusive Greenworks Pro professional power tools line across its stores and website. The move brings pro-grade cordless tools to Walmart shoppers and targets customers doing smaller repairs and everyday home projects. This expansion in hardware offerings increases competitive pressure on Home Depot (NYSE:HD) in the DIY-focused tools category. Home Depot, traded as NYSE:HD, has long focused on home improvement products and services for both professionals and DIY...

Independent home improvement chains face intense competition from major big-box retailers like Home Depot and Lowe’s, which has resulted in the smaller competitors having financial distress and, in some cases, filing for bankruptcy. Home Depot dominated the home improvement sector, ...

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Hiring a professional to work on small home repairs can get expensive fast. A 2025 Angi’s State of Home Spending Pulse report revealed that of the homeowners interviewed, 71% said they have postponed at least one home project this year, while 58% said they delayed projects because of high materials ...

Wondering whether Home Depot at around US$310.69 is a bargain or just fairly priced? This article breaks down what that current tag could mean for you. The stock is down 0.8% over the past week, 4.1% over the past month, and 10.2% year to date, with a decline of 13.4% over the past year, even though the 3 year and 5 year returns sit at 13.5% and 12.7% respectively. Recent company specific headlines have focused on how consumer spending trends and housing related demand could affect big box...

To accurately assess risk, investors must look at how an asset behaves when the system breaks. In the 15 major market dislocations since it began trading, Home Depot (NYSE: HD) has averaged a -17% contraction, compared to the S&P 500's -16% drop.

(The views expressed here are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of FreightWaves or its affiliates.) On May 15, 2026, the Texas Supreme Court issued an important decision in In re Home DepotU.S.A., Inc. The court ruled that Home Depot cannot be held liable for a fatal motorcycle crashinvolving a Werner […] The post Texas Supreme Court Limits Shipper Liability in Trucking Crash Case appeared first on FreightWaves.

HD's interconnected retail push is lifting sales and fueling double-digit online growth despite a challenged home improvement market.

In May 2026, The Home Depot, Inc. received a favorable Texas Supreme Court ruling that limited shipper liability for accidents involving independent contractors, while also reporting first-quarter sales of US$41,765 million and affirming its fiscal 2026 guidance. The ruling reduces legal uncertainty around Home Depot’s logistics relationships, an important consideration for investors assessing long-term risk alongside the company’s ongoing acquisitions and Pro-focused growth...

Lowe’s Companies raised its quarterly dividend by 4.2% to $1.25 per share, marking its 55th consecutive year of increases and reinforcing its status as a Dividend King amid a challenging housing market.

The Texas Supreme Court has taken some wind out of the sails of the sudden debate over shipper liability. The post Texas court nixes shipper liability in Home Depot/Werner case appeared first on FreightWaves.

Lowe's has underperformed the Dow over the past year, but analysts are moderately optimistic about the stock’s prospects.

Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (NYSE:LOW) was among the stocks Jim Cramer discussed in this changing market. Cramer discussed the stock’s performance in light of interest rates, as he remarked: Finally, let’s talk about the legitimate disappointments, and this is tough; it was Home Depot and Lowe’s. Now, we know interest rates have been rising, and that’s […]

The Home Depot, Inc. (NYSE:HD) was among the stocks Jim Cramer discussed in this changing market. Cramer mentioned the stock while discussing “legitimate disappointments,” as he commented: Finally, let’s talk about the legitimate disappointments, and this is tough; it was Home Depot and Lowe’s. Now, we know interest rates have been rising, and that’s a […]

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Home Depot (NYSE:HD) has partnered with KeyMe Locksmiths to offer on-site car key duplication services at selected stores. The new service places technology-based automotive key solutions directly inside Home Depot’s retail locations. This collaboration expands Home Depot’s in-store service offering beyond traditional home improvement products. For a company best known for lumber aisles and power tools, NYSE:HD is steadily layering in more services alongside its core retail assortment. The...

Megacap stocks dominate their sectors and their actions influence economies worldwide. The flip side though is that their sheer size means they have less room for explosive growth as scale works against them.

With earnings from major big box retailers, including Best Buy (BBY), Target (TGT), Costco COST) and Walmart (WMT) in focus, Yahoo Finance Executive Editor asks: who is the top-positioned retailer? PNC Asset Management Group CIO Amanda Agati joins Yahoo Finance Senior Reporter Brooke DiPalma and Senior Business Reporter Ines Ferre on Opening Bid to break down the retail giants and who stands out as the industry leader.