Home Depot expects same-store sales growth and profits to fall short of analysts' expectations in FY2026 as demand for DIY projects and bulky items cools down. The retailer expects same-store sales to grow flat to 2% in FY2026, lower than analysts' average forecast of 2.34%; adjusted earnings per share are expected to remain flat to increase by 4%, which is also lower than analysts' expectations of 5.6%.

Home Depot expects same-store sales growth and profits to fall short of analysts' expectations in FY2026 as demand for DIY projects and bulky items cools down. The retailer expects same-store sales to grow flat to 2% in FY2026, lower than analysts' average forecast of 2.34%; adjusted earnings per share are expected to remain flat to increase by 4%, which is also lower than analysts' expectations of 5.6%.