Home Depot beats Q2 sales estimates despite housing market slump
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Home Depot
United States
August 2026
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Home Depot reported Q2 sales of US$47.86-billion, exceeding analyst expectations of US$47.27-billion. Resilient demand for small-scale repair and maintenance projects offset the impact of a sluggish housing market. CEO Ted Decker is on temporary medical leave; CFO Richard McPhail and EVP Ann-Marie Campbell are overseeing duties.
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