Shares of Dwelling Depot (NYSE: HD) stayed purple on Wednesday. The inventory has gained 8% over the previous three months. The corporate delivered a typically constructive efficiency for the second quarter of 2025, and it stays assured in its capacity to handle the present macroeconomic surroundings, which led it to reaffirm its outlook for the complete yr.
Gross sales and earnings development
Within the second quarter of 2025, Dwelling Depot’s gross sales elevated 4.9% year-over-year to $45.3 billion. Comparable gross sales elevated 1%. Whereas GAAP earnings per share dipped barely to $4.58 in Q2 in comparison with the prior-year interval, EPS, on an adjusted foundation, rose to $4.68.
Enterprise efficiency
In Q2, comparable gross sales within the US elevated 1.4%. The enterprise gained momentum as prospects engaged in smaller dwelling enchancment tasks, however bigger discretionary tasks remained pressured.
Throughout the quarter, comp common ticket elevated 1.4%, pushed by greater ticket gadgets and core commodity inflation, however comp transactions have been down 0.4%. Large-ticket comp transactions, or these over $1,000, have been constructive 2.6%. The corporate delivered constructive comps throughout most of its merchandising departments. Comp gross sales have been constructive in each the Professional and DIY buyer segments, with energy in Professional-heavy classes in addition to seasonal classes for DIY.
HD is making progress in increasing its digital capabilities. In Q2, digital gross sales elevated round 12% YoY. The corporate has seen an increase in engagement and gross sales helped by quick supply of merchandise. It continues to put money into AI and different capabilities to enhance its buyer expertise and drive development.
Dwelling Depot can also be benefiting from its acquisitions. The acquisition of SRS has helped it acquire entry to the specialty commerce Professional buyer, develop its Professional ecosystem, and acquire cross-selling alternatives. SRS has delivered better-than-expected efficiency together with development and income synergies.
The corporate is optimistic concerning the pending acquisition of GMS, a distributor of specialty constructing merchandise similar to drywall and ceilings. This acquisition is predicted to be complementary to SRS’ enterprise and is predicted to broaden SRS’ distribution footprint throughout the US and Canada. This acquisition is predicted to spice up HD’s choices for its Professional prospects.
Outlook
Dwelling Depot reaffirmed its outlook for fiscal yr 2025. The corporate expects whole gross sales development of approx. 2.8%, and comparable gross sales development of approx. 1% for the comparable 52-week interval. GAAP EPS is predicted to say no approx. 3% whereas adjusted EPS is predicted to say no approx. 2% versus FY2024.
