Markets· August 17, 2026 at 09:00 a.m.
Home Depot Earnings Preview: Can Strong Professional Segment Offset Weak Housing Market?

Key takeaways
- Home Depot's fiscal second-quarter 2026 results to be released on August 18
- Housing market challenges: high borrowing costs, weak turnover, cautious consumers
- Professional customer base may compensate for weakness in discretionary home projects
- Home Depot has maintained its fiscal 2026 guidance
Home Depot, the world's largest home improvement retailer, is set to release its fiscal second-quarter 2026 results on August 18. The report will shed light on whether demand improved through spring and early summer, and if the company's professional customer base can compensate for weakness in discretionary home projects. The housing market remains challenging due to high borrowing costs, weak turnover, and cautious consumers.
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