Reported by MarketWatch · marketwatch.com · August 18, 2026
The home improvement retailer beat Wall Street estimates in its second quarter as its customers continued to take up smaller projects.
What to watch: Home Depot Inc. (HD) beat estimates — check whether the reaction already prices in the surprise before chasing it.
Market reaction today: $HD +0.54%
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