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Home Depot is the world's largest home improvement specialty retailer, operating more than 2,300 warehouse-format stores offering more than 30,000 products in store and 1 million products online in the US, Canada, and Mexico. Its stores offer building materials, home improvement products, lawn and garden products, and decor products and provide various services, including home improvement installation services and tool and equipment rentals. The acquisition of Interline Brands in 2015 allowed Home Depot to enter the MRO business, which has been expanded through the tie-up with HD Supply (2020). The additions of the Company Store brought textiles to the lineup, and the 2024 tie-up with SRS will help grow professional demand in roofing, pool and landscaping projects.

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Stifel analyst W. Andrew Carter upgrades Home Depot (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HD#NYSE">HD</a>) from Hold to Buy and raises the price target from $405 to $425.

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Stifel Upgrades Home Depot to Buy, Raises Price Target to $425

Home Depot Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HD#NYSE">HD</a>) shares remained volatile after the company on Tuesday reported its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/05/45518559/home-depot-flags-tariff-and-supply-chain-risks-in-risk-statement-but-does-not-revise-outlook">first-quarter results</a>.
The announcement came amid an <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/earnings">exciting earnings season</a>. Here are some key analyst takeaways.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Stifel On Home Depot</h1>
Analyst Andrew Carter upgraded the rating from Hold to Buy, while raising the price target from $405 to $425.
Home Depot reported "a modest headline miss," with comparable sales down 0.3% and adjusted earnings of $3.56 per share coming short of consensus of $3.59 per share, Carter said in the upgrade note. "Results included a 70 bps FX headwind, Canada below company average, and a 30 bps commodity tailwind," he wrote.
The company's comparable sales accelerated through the quarter and its April U.S. comparable sales were up nearly 2.5%, excluding Easter, the analyst stated. 
There is upside to Home Depot's reiterated full-year guidance and its performance in the year "will drive enthusiasm for HD's ability to disproportionately capitalize on a likely above trend-line home improvement category recovery," he added.
Check out <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">other analyst stock ratings</a>.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Guggenheim Securities On Home Depot</h1>
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst/586e48c6351b9b00018beef0/steven-forbes">Analyst Steven Forbes</a> reaffirmed a Buy rating and price target of $450.
Home Depot's first-quarter results were broadly in line with expectations, Forbes said. Importantly, the performance was driven by "a meaningful acceleration in comp trends," through the first quarter, from 1.3% in March to 1.8% in April, he added.
Big ticket comp transactions, or transactions of more than $1,000, rose for the second consecutive quarter, "despite continued pressure on larger discretionary projects," the analyst stated. This implies that the risk of 2025 being "another negative comp year have been reduced," he further wrote.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">RBC Capital Markets On Home Depot</h1>
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst/61aa12038d115900012d093d/steven-shemesh">Analyst Steven Shemesh</a> maintained a Sector Perform rating and price target of $399.
Total company comp sales were down 3.6% in February, up 0.6% in March and up 1.1% in April, Shemesh said. U.S. comp sales declined by 3.3% in February and grew by 1.3% in March and by 1.8% in April, he added.
"Importantly, mgmt shared that HD U.S. comp would have been closer to +2.5% in Apr (~70 bps higher) adjusting for the Easter timing shift," the analyst wrote. While Mexico and Canada currently account for "the vast majority" of Home Depot's internationally sourced products, the company plans to shift to no single country outside the U.S. representing more than 10% of purchases, over the next 12 months, he further wrote.
HD Price Action: Shares of Home Depot had declined by 0.96% to $373.43 at the time of publication on Wednesday.
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Home Depot Posts Q3 Earnings Miss, But Accelerating Comp Sales Turns Analyst Bullish

Mizuho analyst David Bellinger maintains Home Depot (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HD#NYSE">HD</a>) with a Outperform and lowers the price target from $450 to $435.

Mizuho Maintains Outperform on Home Depot, Lowers Price Target to $435

Truist Securities analyst Scot Ciccarelli maintains Home Depot (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HD#NYSE">HD</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $393 to $417.

Truist Securities Maintains Buy on Home Depot, Raises Price Target to $417

Home Depot Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HD#NYSE">HD</a>) reported better-than-expected first-quarter sales results and reaffirmed its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/HD/earnings">full-year outlook on Tuesday.</a>
Sales rose 9.4% year over year to $39.86 billion, topping the $39.33 billion consensus. Adjusted earnings per share fell 3% to $3.56, missing the $3.60 estimate.
&#8220;Our first quarter results were in line with our expectations as we saw continued customer engagement across smaller projects and in our spring events,&#8221; commented Ted Decker, chair, president, and CEO.
Home Depot reaffirmed it forecast of total sales growth of 2.8% year-over-year, reaching $163.98 billion, below the consensus of $164.17 billion. The company anticipates adjusted earnings per share will decline about 2% to $14.94, lower than the $14.99 consensus estimate.
Home Depot shares fell 0.7% to trade at $374.33 on Wednesday.
These analysts made changes to their price targets on Home Depot following earnings announcement.
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<li>Bernstein analyst Zhihan Ma maintained Home Depot with a Market Perform and raised the price target from $380 to $398.</li>
<li>Baird analyst Peter Benedict maintained the stock with an Outperform rating and lowered the price target from $430 to $425.</li>
<li>Guggenheim analyst Steven Forbes reiterated Home Depot with a Buy and maintained a $450 price target.</li>
<li>TD Securities analyst Max Rakhlenko reiterated the stock with a Buy and maintained a $470 price target.</li>
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These Analysts Revise Their Forecasts On Home Depot After Q1 Results

Baird analyst Peter Benedict maintains Home Depot (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HD#NYSE">HD</a>) with a Outperform and lowers the price target from $430 to $425.

Baird Maintains Outperform on Home Depot, Lowers Price Target to $425

Top Wall Street analysts changed their outlook on these top names. For a complete view of all analyst rating changes, including upgrades and downgrades, please see our <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">analyst ratings page</a>.
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<li>Needham cut the price target for Deckers Outdoor Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DECK#NASDAQ">DECK</a>) from $246 to $150. Needham analyst Tom Nikic maintained a Buy rating. Deckers Outdoor shares closed at $128.84 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/DECK/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>Compass Point cut PennantPark Investment Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PNNT#NYSE">PNNT</a>) price target from $6 to $5.75. Compass Point analyst Casey Alexander downgraded the stock from Neutral to Sell. PennantPark Investment shares closed at $6.91 on Tuesday. See how other analysts <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/PNNT/analyst-ratings">view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>HSBC slashed the price target for UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNH#NYSE">UNH</a>) from $490 to $270. HSBC analyst Sidharth Sahoo downgraded the stock from Hold to Reduce. UnitedHealth shares closed at $321.58 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/UNH/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>Bernstein slashed the price target for Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PANW#NASDAQ">PANW</a>) from $229 to $225. Bernstein analyst Peter Weed maintained an Outperform rating. Palo Alto shares closed at $194.48 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/PANW/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>TD Securities cut Elastic N.V. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ESTC#NYSE">ESTC</a>) price target from $125 to $105. TD Securities analyst Andrew Sherman maintained a Hold rating. Elastic shares settled at $94.17 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ESTC/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Benchmark cut Canaan Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAN#NASDAQ">CAN</a>) price target from $3 to $2. Benchmark analyst Mark Palmer maintained a Buy rating. Canaan shares closed at $0.7626 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CAN/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>Bernstein boosted The Home Depot, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HD#NYSE">HD</a>) price target from $380 to $398. Bernstein analyst Zhihan Ma maintained a Market Perform rating. Home Depot shares closed at $377.05 on Tuesday.  <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/HD/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Stephens &amp; Co. increased the price target for nCino, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NCNO#NASDAQ">NCNO</a>) from $24 to $28. Stephens &amp; Co. analyst Charles Nabhan maintained an Equal-Weight rating. nCino shares settled at $25.81 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/NCNO/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>TD Securities raised IHS Holding Limited (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IHS#NYSE">IHS</a>) price target from $16 to $17. TD Securities analyst Michael Elias maintained a Buy rating. IHS shares closed at $5.56 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/IHS/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
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TD Securities analyst Max Rakhlenko reiterates Home Depot (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HD#NYSE">HD</a>) with a Buy and maintains $470 price target.

TD Securities Reiterates Buy on Home Depot, Maintains $470 Price Target

Guggenheim analyst Steven Forbes reiterates Home Depot (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HD#NYSE">HD</a>) with a Buy and maintains $450 price target.

Guggenheim Reiterates Buy on Home Depot, Maintains $450 Price Target

Bernstein analyst Zhihan Ma maintains Home Depot (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HD#NYSE">HD</a>) with a Market Perform and raises the price target from $380 to $398.

Bernstein Maintains Market Perform on Home Depot, Raises Price Target to $398

Editor's Note: This article has been updated to reflect the accurate yields for the 2-year and 10-year Treasury bonds.
U.S. stock futures dipped on Wednesday after ending lower on Tuesday. Futures of major benchmark indices were trading lower in premarket.
The S&amp;P 500 index snapped its six-day winning streak on Tuesday, which was followed by the U.S.-China 90-day tariff truce.
Donald Trump&#8216;s &#8216;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/05/45536595/big-beautiful-bill-will-explode-the-deficit-and-make-the-rich-richer-congressional-budget-office-estimates-4-income-fall-for-lowest-decile-of-americans-by-2033">One Big, Beautiful Bill</a>&#8216; was the center of discussion among experts as the Congressional Budget Office released its estimates for the distributional effects of the Act.
It estimated a 4% drop in the household incomes of the lower decile of Americans by 2033 and a 2% rise in the income of the highest decile.
Meanwhile, the 10-year Treasury bond yielded 4.53% and the two-year bond was at 3.9%. The CME Group's FedWatch <a href="https://www.cmegroup.com/markets/interest-rates/cme-fedwatch-tool.html">tool</a>&#8216;s projections show markets pricing a 94.6% likelihood of the Federal Reserve keeping the current interest rates unchanged in its June meeting.
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The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>), which track the S&amp;P 500 index and Nasdaq 100 index, respectively, fell in premarket on Wednesday. The SPY was down 0.58% to $589.40, while the QQQ declined 0.65% to $516.91, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a> data.
Cues From Last Session:
On Tuesday, most S&amp;P 500 sectors closed lower, with energy, consumer discretionary, and communication services stocks seeing the steepest declines.
In contrast, utilities and healthcare stocks moved higher, defying the broader market trend.
Meanwhile, Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) stock edged up after CEO Elon Musk reaffirmed his five-year commitment to the company. Home Depot Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HD#NYSE">HD</a>) reported better-than-expected first-quarter sales but missed EPS estimates. Amer Sports Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AS#NYSE">AS</a>) also posted strong first-quarter results.
Economically, the U.S. Redbook Index increased 5.4% year-over-year for the week ending May 17.
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Insights From Analysts:
Senior economist at WisdomTree, Jeremy Siegel, said that he was &#8220;clear-eyed&#8221; about the tariff impact.
&#8220;These tariffs aren't good for the market. Stocks would be higher without them, but the market's current pricing suggests it can absorb the expected hit at current rates.&#8221;
While there was criticism around the One Big, Beautiful Bill on proposed tax cuts, Siegel said, &#8220;While tariffs remain a headwind, the tax cut and a potential easing of tensions in the Middle East could propel equities closer to all-time highs.&#8221;
Meanwhile, quoting the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/05/45536595/big-beautiful-bill-will-explode-the-deficit-and-make-the-rich-richer-congressional-budget-office">CBO estimates</a>, Craig Shapiro of the Bear Traps Report, said, the new Bill will &#8220;explode the deficit while enriching the highest decile of Americans at the expense of the lowest decile.&#8221; 
&#8220;Another opportunity squandered and further proof that the Republican Party continues to cater to the wealthiest Americans time and time again,&#8221; he added.
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Economist Peter Schiff was also not enamoured by the Bill as he stated that the tax cuts just boost GDP at the "expense of larger budget and trade deficits and higher inflation, and long-term interest rates."
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Upcoming Economic Data
Here&#8217;s what investors will keep an eye on Wednesday:
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<li>Richmond Fed President Tom Barkin and Fed Governor Michelle Bowman will take part in the &#8216;Fed Listens&#8217; event at 12:15 p.m. ET.</li>
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Stocks In Focus:
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<li>Target Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TGT#NYSE">TGT</a>) was 0.37% lower in premarket on Wednesday as analysts expect it to report quarterly earnings of $1.65 per share on revenue of $24.32 billion, before the opening bell.</li>
<li>Lowe&#8217;s Companies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LOW#NYSE">LOW</a>) declined 0.28% as Wall Street expects it to report earnings before the opening bell. It is expected to post earnings of $2.88 per share on revenue of $20.96 billion.</li>
<li>TJX Companies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TJX#NYSE">TJX</a>) fell 0.69% as analysts expect it to report quarterly earnings of 90 cents per share on revenue of $12.99 billion, before the opening bell.</li>
<li>VF Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VFC#NYSE">VFC</a>) was up 0.14% as Wall Street expects it to report earnings before the opening bell. It is expected to post a quarterly earnings loss of 14 cents per share on revenue of $2.17 billion.</li>
<li>Palo Alto Networks Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PANW#NASDAQ">PANW</a>) dropped 3.85% despite posting better-than-expected earnings for its third quarter and raising its full-year 2025 guidance on Tuesday.</li>
<li>Toll Brothers Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TOL#NYSE">TOL</a>) jumped 5.88% after posting stronger-than-expected earnings and sales results for the second quarter.</li>
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<li>Accenture PLC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACN#NYSE">ACN</a>) was up 0.41% after collaborating with Dell Technologies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DELL#NYSE">DELL</a>) and Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) to accelerate enterprise AI transformation with AI refinery.</li>
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Commodities, Gold, And Global Equity Markets:
Crude oil futures were trading higher in the early New York session by 1.72% to hover around $63.10 per barrel.
Gold Spot US Dollar rose 0.55% to hover around $3,308.30 per ounce. Its last record high stood at $3,500.33 per ounce. The U.S. Dollar Index spot was lower by 0.39% at the 99.7300 level.
Asian markets were mixed on Tuesday as South Korea's Kospi and India's S&amp;P BSE Sensex index declined. Japan's Nikkei 225 was flat, and Australia's ASX 200, Hong Kong's Hang Seng, and China&#8217;s CSI 300 indices advanced. European markets were higher in early trade.
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US Stocks Likely To Open Lower, Expert Says 'Tariffs Remain A Headwind,' But 'Tax Cut' And 'Easing Of Tensions' In Middle East 'Could Propel Equities Closer To All-Time Highs' (CORRECTED)

Home Depot Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HD#NYSE">HD</a>) highlighted its supply chain diversification strategy during its earnings call, estimating &#8220;limited&#8221; tariff impact as senior economist Mohamed El Erian hailed its &#8220;China plus many&#8221; approach.
What Happened: Despite reporting a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/05/45518559/home-depot-flags-tariff-and-supply-chain-risks-in-risk-statement-but-does-not-revise-outlook">mixed quarter</a>, the Home Depot management remained confident about its diversification strategies during its first quarter earnings call on Tuesday.
The EVP of merchandising, Billy Bastek, told analysts on the call that 50% of our purchases are sourced in the U.S. while highlighting its diversification efforts.
&#8220;We&#8217;re already taking action, moving quickly, and we anticipate 12 months from now that no single country outside of the U.S. will actually represent more than 10% of our purchases,&#8221; said Bastek.
El Erian found this &#8220;interesting&#8221; and highlighted in an X post that &#8220;It reflects the growing trend of companies looking to move beyond a &#8216;China plus 1&#8217; or &#8216;China plus 2&#8217; supply chain model towards a more diversified &#8216;China plus many&#8217; approach.&#8221;
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&mdash; Mohamed A. El-Erian (@elerianm) <a href="https://twitter.com/elerianm/status/1924902982216266101?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 20, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Bastek explicitly stated that &#8220;We don&#8217;t see broad-based price increases for our customers at all going forward,&#8221; also seeing a &#8220;limited impact&#8221; from the existing tariffs.
He highlighted Home Depot&#8217;s strategy to limit tariff impact, which involved:
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<li>Reducing exposure by diversifying sourcing.</li>
<li>Utilizing internal efficiencies (productivity) to offset costs.</li>
<li>Strategically adjusting their product assortment by discontinuing tariff-affected items that no longer fit their &#8220;line structure&#8221; or value proposition.</li>
<li>Avoiding widespread price increases for their customers.</li>
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Why It Matters: The <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/05/45518559/home-depot-flags-tariff-and-supply-chain-risks-in-risk-statement-but-does-not-revise-outlook">company&#8217;s revenue rose</a> 9.4% year-over-year to $39.86 billion, topping the $39.33 billion consensus. Whereas, its adjusted earnings per share fell 3% to $3.56, missing the $3.60 estimate.
&#8220;Our first quarter results were in line with our expectations as we saw continued customer engagement across smaller projects and in our spring events,&#8221; said Ted Decker, chair, president, and CEO.
The company reiterated its guidance for the full fiscal year, seeing the revenue up 2.8% at $163.98 billion, slightly below the consensus estimate of $164.17 billion.
Home Depot forecast its adjusted earnings per share to be at $14.94, falling short of the $14.99 consensus, along with an adjusted operating margin of around 13.4%.
Price Action: HD shares ended 0.61% lower on Tuesday and declined 0.013% in after-hours. The company has declined 2.94% on a year-to-date basis, and it was up 12.17% over a year.
Benzinga Edge Stock Rankings shows that Home Depot had a stronger price trend over the short, medium, and long term. Its momentum ranking was moderate, however, its value ranking was poor at the 24.93th percentile. The details of other metrics are <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-2#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound">available here</a>. 
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The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>), which track the S&amp;P 500 index and Nasdaq 100 index, respectively, fell on Tuesday. The SPY was down 0.34% to $592.85, while the QQQ declined 0.33% to $520.27, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a> data.
On Wednesday, the futures of the S&amp;P 500, Dow Jones, and Nasdaq 100 indices were trading lower.
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Home Depot Accelerates Supply Chain Diversification, Shifts Sourcing Away From Single Countries: Management Sees 'Limited Impact' From Tariffs

The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed a slight decline in the overall market sentiment, while the index remained in the &#8220;Greed&#8221; zone on Tuesday.
U.S. stocks settled lower on Tuesday, with the Dow Jones index falling more than 100 points during the session. The S&amp;P 500 also snapped a six-session winning streak.
Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) stock edged higher on Tuesday after CEO Elon Musk, speaking at the Qatar Economic Forum, said he remains committed to leading the company for the next five years.
Home Depot Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HD#NYSE">HD</a>) reported stronger-than-expected first-quarter sales results and reaffirmed its full-year outlook. Amer Sports, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AS#NYSE">AS</a>) reported better-than-expected first-quarter FY25 results.
On the economic data front, the U.S. Redbook Index rose by 5.4% year-over-year in the week ending May 17.
Most sectors on the S&amp;P 500 closed on a negative note, with energy, consumer discretionary, and communication services stocks recording the biggest losses on Tuesday. However, utilities and health care stocks bucked the overall market trend, closing the session higher.
The Dow Jones closed lower by around 115 points to 42,677.24 on Tuesday. The S&amp;P 500 fell 0.39% to 5,940.46, while the Nasdaq Composite declined 0.38% to 19,142.71 during Tuesday's session.
Investors are awaiting earnings results from Target Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TGT#NYSE">TGT</a>), Lowe&#8217;s Companies, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LOW#NYSE">LOW</a>), and The TJX Companies, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TJX#NYSE">TJX</a>) today.
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At a current reading of 69.2, the index remained in the &#8220;Greed&#8221; zone on Tuesday, versus a prior reading of 69.4.
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S&P 500 Snaps 6-Session Winning Streak: Investor Sentiment Edges Lower, But Fear Index Remains In 'Greed' Zone

Fox News co-host Jessica Tarlov was openly critical last week when reacting to news that Walmart will raise prices because of President Donald Trump's tariffs. "It's going to get worse before it gets better (if it does). A completely man-made crisis," she <a href="https://x.com/JessicaTarlov/status/1923029831584776678">posted on X</a> on Thursday.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Retail Giants Warn of Price Hikes, Supply Problems</h2>
Top executives from Walmart (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMT#NYSE">WMT</a>), Target (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TGT#NYSE">TGT</a>) and Home Depot (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HD#NYSE">HD</a>) met with Trump in April and issued a direct warning: his tariffs could result in higher prices and even empty shelves. "Shelves will be empty," one <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45404626/walmart-target-home-depot-ceos-tell-trump-prices-will-rise-shelves-will-be-empty-if-tariffs-persist">executive reportedly told him</a>. They explained that while prices hadn't yet spiked, they soon would if tariffs remained in place.
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After facing growing pressure, the U.S. and China struck a temporary deal to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/05/45367206/sp-500-rallies-over-3-on-us-china-90-day-tariff-truce-but-experts-warn-it-doesnt-guarantee-a-complete-resolution-of-the-trade-war">ease tariffs for 90 days starting on May 12</a>. Still, the damage was already being felt. "We will do our best to keep our prices as low as possible. But given the magnitude of the tariffs, even at the reduced levels announced this week, we aren't able to absorb all the pressure given the reality of narrow retail margin," Walmart CEO Doug McMillon said during an <a href="https://corporate.walmart.com/content/dam/corporate/documents/newsroom/2025/05/15/walmart-releases-q1-fy26-earnings/q1-fy26-earnings-call-transcript.pdf">earnings call</a> on May 15.
He added that the increases will hit imported goods hardest—items like electronics, toys and seasonal back-to-school supplies. Some food products like bananas, avocados and coffee may also get more expensive.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Retailers Brace For Impact</h2>
Walmart declined to provide profit guidance for the next quarter, citing uncertainty around the tariffs. However, it kept its full-year forecast intact, expecting <a href="https://corporate.walmart.com/content/dam/corporate/documents/newsroom/2025/05/15/walmart-releases-q1-fy26-earnings/q1-fy26-earnings-call-transcript.pdf">3.5% to 4.5%</a> annual sales growth.
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Walmart&#8217;s warnings have ripple effects across the retail sector. The company is often seen as a bellwether, and its decision to raise prices suggests that competitors may soon follow. "If Walmart is raising prices, it certainly means that other retailers are going to be raising prices as well," Justin McAuliffe, a research analyst at Gabelli Funds, told <a href="https://www.axios.com/2025/05/15/walmart-store-prices-trump-tariffs">Axios</a>.
Economists warn that the tariffs&#8217; full impact hasn&#8217;t been felt yet. April inflation remained steady, but U.S. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/04/45098824/tariffs-hit-hard-as-us-economy-shrinks-for-first-time-since-2022">GDP shrank by 0.3% in the first quarter</a>—the first decline in three years. Consumer sentiment also <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/05/45470155/consumer-sentiment-crashes-to-5-year-lows-as-inflation-fears-reach-1981-levels">dropped to 50.8</a>, the lowest since June 2020.
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/05/45459474/sounds-familiar-mohamed-el-erian-calls-out-powells-deja-vu-on-supply-shocks-economist-draws-historic-parallels-on-fed-chairs-latest-message">addressed the broader concerns</a>, noting on Thursday that the economy may face "more frequent, and potentially more persistent, supply shocks" due to shifting trade policies.
For now, Walmart says it will try to shield food prices from further hikes. "Food prices in the US have gone up in recent years and our customers have been feeling that all along," McMillon said during the earnings call. "We won&#8217;t let tariff-related cost pressure on some general merchandise items put pressure on food prices."
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'A Completely Man-Made Crisis'—Fox News Host Comments On Walmart's Price Hikes Due To Trump's Tariffs

As the investing universe is hot on the trail of AI unicorns and meme-driven moonshots, there&#8217;s a more subtle approach quietly making investors millionaires — one dividend check at a time. 
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs">Dividend growth investing</a> isn&#8217;t glamorous. It won&#8217;t illuminate Reddit forums or fuel CNBC arguments. But for investors intent on creating lasting, long-term wealth, especially for retirement, it could be the wisest thing you can do.
Individual dividend stocks may be temperamental. Earnings misses, company-specific risk or dividend reductions can upset your income stream. ETFs, however, package up several dividend-growing companies, spreading out risk and leveling out returns. And when it comes to getting dividend growth done correctly, the Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SCHD#NYSE">SCHD</a>) is at the front of the line.
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<h1 class="wp-block-heading">The Case For Dividend Growth</h1>
Dividend growth investing targets those companies that steadily grow their payments year in and year out. It&#8217;s not merely about receiving yield, it&#8217;s about seeing that yield build as your investment quietly grows in the background.
In the long term, this strategy provides a unique trifecta: increasing income, appreciation in capital and reduced volatility versus non-dividend stocks. Even better, it provides protection against inflation, which makes it perfect for long-term financial objectives such as retirement.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">SCHD: The MVP Of Dividend Growth ETFs</h1>
Among the expanding world of dividend-oriented ETFs, SCHD is a standout with its steadiness and resilience in the face of a burst of newer arrivals and market phenomena like stock splits.
Dividend Yield: 3.9%
Expense Ratio: A mere 0.06%
Top Holdings: Coca-Cola Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KO#NYSE">KO</a>), Home Depot Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HD#NYSE">HD</a>), Cisco Systems Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CSCO#NASDAQ">CSCO</a>), and Lockheed Martin Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LMT#NYSE">LMT</a>).
SCHD follows the Dow Jones U.S. Dividend 100 Index, choosing only those companies with no less than 10 years of dividend increases, solid financials, and compelling yields.
Its quality-control focus, such as return on equity (average 29%) provides an extra layer of protection during downturns. And with a sector breakdown divided among energy (21%), consumer staples (19%), and healthcare (16%), SCHD balances growth with resilience.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Is There A Catch?</h1>
Naturally, even SCHD isn&#8217;t bulletproof.
Its concentration risk is something to consider. Its top 10 holdings <a href="https://www.schwabassetmanagement.com/products/schd">constitute </a>4% of the fund on an average. While not a cause for concern, it may make risk-averse investors consider more diversified ETFs like the Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VIG#NYSE">VIG</a>), though it provides slightly less yield at 1.8%.
And then there&#8217;s the macro risk: economic slowdowns might pinch earnings and, by proxy, dividend increases. But SCHD&#8217;s concentration in solidly financed firms puts it in a better position to weather any softening than the typical fund.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Final Thoughts: Boring Is Beautiful</h1>
SCHD isn&#8217;t a roller coaster, but it&#8217;s not meant to be. It&#8217;s the workhorse of your financial stable.
For investors who want long-term compounding, increasing income, and an element of protection from chaos, SCHD is as close as the market comes to a &#8220;set it and semi-forget it&#8221; strategy.
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U.S. stocks pulled back Tuesday morning as Wall Street recalibrated expectations on growth and inflation amid rising fiscal risks tied to President Donald <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/donald-trump">Trump's sweeping tax proposal.</a>
The S&amp;P 500 declined 0.4% to 5,935, potentially ending its six-day rally, while tech shares showed parallel losses. Small-cap equities held their ground, with the Russell 2000 trading flat.
Tensions are mounting in the U.S. House of Representatives, where lawmakers are locked in heated debates over Trump's proposed "One Big Beautiful Bill." The bill seeks to extend 2017 tax cuts, expand exemptions and overhaul federal spending, effectively tying tax relief to a reshaping of government priorities.
Trump has personally urged GOP lawmakers to back the bill, which he considers central to his second-term agenda.
&#8220;Alternative to not passing tax bill is massive tax hikes,&#8221; Trump said on Tuesday. 
Markets responded swiftly to the possibility of higher long-term government borrowing. The yield on the 30-year Treasury note rose seven basis points to 4.98%, a level not seen since March. As a result, the iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TLT#NASDAQ">TLT</a>) fell 0.9%.
Despite rising yields, gold rallied sharply by 1.8% to $3,280 per ounce, reversing nearly all of last week's losses. The safe-haven demand may reflect investor concern over mounting deficits and inflationary spillovers.
In energy markets, Henry Hub natural gas prices spiked over 9% to $3.39 per million British thermal units. Traders are betting on a demand rebound in case of an early summer heatwave, which could sharply increase air conditioning usage.
Meanwhile, Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) eased 0.4% to $105,000. 
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Tuesday&#8217;s Performance In Major U.S., Indices, ETFs</h1>
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<td>Major Indices</td>
<td>Price</td>
<td>1-day chg. %</td>
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<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>2,103.06</td>
<td>-0.1 %</td>
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<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>42,669.90</td>
<td>-0.3%</td>
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<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>5,943.01</td>
<td>-0.3%</td>
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<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>21,364.43</td>
<td>-0.4%</td>
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<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Updated by 12:20 p.m. ET</figcaption></figure>
According to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/?utm_source=BZprocontent&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">Benzinga Pro</a>&nbsp;data:
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<li>The&nbsp;SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) edged 0.4% down to $592.44.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>) eased 0.3% to $426.57.</li>
<li>The tech-heavy&nbsp;Invesco QQQ Trust Series&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>)&nbsp;fell 0.5% to $519.28.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) inched 0.11% up to $209.20.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;Utilities&nbsp;Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLY#NYSE">XLY</a>) was down 0.032%; the&nbsp;Real Estate&nbsp;Select Sector SPDR Fund&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLRE#NYSE">XLRE</a>) lagged, down 0.8%.</li>
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<li>Microsoft Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NYSE">MSFT</a>) slipped 0.5%, even as <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/25/05/45519467/microsofts-4-trillion-moment-is-now-in-sight-goldman-sachs">Goldman Sachs lifted</a> its price target from $480 to $550.</li>
<li>Amer Sports Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AS#NYSE">AS</a>) soared 17% in reaction to quarterly earnings. </li>
<li>Home Depot Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HD#NYSE">HD</a>) inched 0.5% after marginally missing Street&#8217;s estimates. </li>
<li>Stocks slated to report earnings after the close include Palo Alto Networks Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PANW#NASDAQ">PANW</a>) and Keysight Technologies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KEYS#NYSE">KEYS</a>) Read Now: • <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45517783/magnificent-7-stun-the-street-with-the-best-earnings-beat-since-2021">Magnificent 7 Stun The Street With Best Earnings Beat Since 2021</a> Photo: Shutterstock<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45517783/magnificent-7-stun-the-street-with-the-best-earnings-beat-since-2021"> </a> </li>
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Financial giants have made a conspicuous bearish move on Home Depot. Our analysis of options history for Home Depot (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HD#NYSE">HD</a>) revealed 24 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 33% of traders were bullish, while 41% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 5 were puts, with a value of $262,174, and 19 were calls, valued at $2,381,264.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $340.0 to $445.0 for Home Depot over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is a powerful move while trading options. This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Home Depot's options for a given strike price. Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of Home Depot's whale trades within a strike price range from $340.0 to $445.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Home Depot Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1747756846_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>HD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/30/25</td>
<td>$37.0</td>
<td>$37.0</td>
<td>$37.0</td>
<td>$350.00</td>
<td>$555.0K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/30/25</td>
<td>$37.95</td>
<td>$35.25</td>
<td>$36.0</td>
<td>$350.00</td>
<td>$540.0K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
<td align="right">600</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$7.25</td>
<td>$7.2</td>
<td>$7.2</td>
<td>$400.00</td>
<td>$287.3K</td>
<td>371</td>
<td align="right">415</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/30/25</td>
<td>$35.05</td>
<td>$33.75</td>
<td>$35.05</td>
<td>$350.00</td>
<td>$175.2K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
<td align="right">800</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/30/25</td>
<td>$37.0</td>
<td>$33.75</td>
<td>$35.0</td>
<td>$350.00</td>
<td>$175.0K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
<td align="right">850</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Home Depot</h3>
Home Depot is the world's largest home improvement specialty retailer, operating more than 2,300 warehouse-format stores offering more than 30,000 products in store and 1 million products online in the US, Canada, and Mexico. Its stores offer building materials, home improvement products, lawn and garden products, and decor products and provide various services, including home improvement installation services and tool and equipment rentals. The acquisition of Interline Brands in 2015 allowed Home Depot to enter the MRO business, which has been expanded through the tie-up with HD Supply (2020). The additions of the Company Store brought textiles to the lineup, and the 2024 tie-up with SRS will help grow professional demand in roofing, pool and landscaping projects.
In light of the recent options history for Home Depot, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.
<h3>Where Is Home Depot Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 2,979,164, the HD's price is up by 0.26%, now at $380.36. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be overbought.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 0 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for Home Depot</h3>
Over the past month, 5 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $417.6.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Truist Securities persists with their Buy rating on Home Depot, maintaining a target price of $393. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Wells Fargo keeps a Overweight rating on Home Depot with a target price of $420. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Morgan Stanley continues to hold a Overweight rating for Home Depot, targeting a price of $410. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Telsey Advisory Group keeps a Outperform rating on Home Depot with a target price of $455. 
&#x2A; An analyst from JP Morgan has decided to maintain their Overweight rating on Home Depot, which currently sits at a price target of $410. 
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<ul>
<li>Home Depot stuck by its full-year guidance, even though it missed Wall Street's first-quarter earnings estimates.</li>
<li>CFO Richard McPhail said the home improvement retailer has diversified where it sources its merchandise and doesn't plan to raise prices because of higher tariffs.</li>
<li>As higher interest rates slow the housing market, the retailer has attracted more business from home professionals and acquired SRS Distribution, which sells supplies to roofing, pool and landscaping professionals.</li>
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Reported Earlier: 'Home Depot CFO Says Retailer Doesn't Plan To Raise Prices Due To Tariffs' - CNBC

U.S. stocks traded lower this morning, with the Nasdaq Composite falling more than 100 points on Tuesday.
Following the market opening Tuesday, the Dow traded down 0.17% to 42,717.49 while the NASDAQ fell 0.60% to 19,100.94. The S&amp;P 500 also fell, dropping, 0.28% to 5,946.87.
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Leading and Lagging Sectors Utilities shares rose by 0.4% on Tuesday.
In trading on Tuesday, information technology stocks dipped by 1.1%.
Top Headline
Home Depot Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HD#NYSE">HD</a>) reporting better-than-expected first-quarter sales results and reaffirmed its full-year outlook.
Sales rose 9.4% year over year to $39.86 billion, topping the $39.33 billion consensus. Adjusted earnings per share fell 3% to $3.56, missing the $3.60 estimate.
Home Depot reaffirmed it forecast of total sales growth of 2.8% year-over-year, reaching $163.98 billion, below the consensus of $164.17 billion. The company anticipates adjusted earnings per share will decline about 2% to $14.94, lower than the $14.99 consensus estimate.
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<li>BloomZ Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLMZ#NASDAQ">BLMZ</a>) shares shot up 255% to $0.3682.</li>
<li>Shares of NeurAxis, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NRXS#NYSE">NRXS</a>) got a boost, surging 117% to $4.92 after the company announced it received FDA 510(K) clearance regarding IB-stim for the treatment of pediatric FAP associated with functional dyspepsia and FD related nausea symptoms.</li>
<li>Siyata Mobile Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SYTA#NASDAQ">SYTA</a>) shares were also up, gaining 39% to $5.64.</li>
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<li>Mullen Automotive, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MULN#NASDAQ">MULN</a>) shares dropped 23% to $0.2626 after the company reported quarterly results for the three months ended March 31.</li>
<li>Shares of Ekso Bionics Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EKSO#NASDAQ">EKSO</a>) were down 22% to $0.2578 after the company announced a 1-for-15 reverse stock split to regain Nasdaq compliance.</li>
<li>Protagenic Therapeutics, Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PTIX#NASDAQ">PTIX</a>) was down, falling 18% to $9.15. Protagenic Therapeutics recently entered a business combination with Phytanix.</li>
</ul>
Commodities In commodity news, oil traded down 0.6% to $62.30 while gold traded up 0.4% at $3,245.80.
Silver traded up 0.4% to $32.625 on Tuesday, while copper fell 1% to $4.6225.
Euro zone
European shares were higher today. The eurozone's STOXX 600 gained 0.8%, while Spain's IBEX 35 Index rose 1.7%. London's FTSE 100 rose 0.9%, Germany's DAX 40 gained 0.6% and France's CAC 40 climbed 0.9% during the session.
Asia Pacific Markets
Asian markets closed mostly higher on Tuesday, with Japan's Nikkei gaining 0.08%, Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index gaining 1.49%, China's Shanghai Composite Index rising 0.38% and India's BSE Sensex declining 1.06%.
Economics
US Redbook Index rose by 5.4% year-over-year in the week ending May 17.
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Home Depot Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HD#NYSE">HD</a>) traded higher Tuesday after reporting <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/05/n45513138/the-home-depot-announces-first-quarter-fiscal-2025-results-reaffirms-fiscal-2025-guidance" rel="noreferrer noopener">first-quarter 2025 results</a> and reaffirming its full-year outlook.
Sales rose 9.4% year over year to $39.86 billion, topping the $39.33 billion consensus. Adjusted earnings per share fell 3% to $3.56, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/earnings" rel="noreferrer noopener">missing the $3.60 estimate</a>.
Overall comparable sales declined 0.3%, with U.S. comps gained 0.2% year-over-year. Foreign exchange weighed on total comp sales by about 70 basis points. Customer transactions grew 2.1%.
Home Depot did not explicitly mention tariffs in its first-quarter press release, but updated its forward-looking statement compared to the fourth quarter by expanding risks to include "tariffs, trade policy changes or restrictions, or international trade disputes" and supply chain diversification in multiple clauses.
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Gross profit rose 8.3% year over year to $13.46 billion, with a margin of 33.8%, down 37 basis points.
Operating income increased 1.1% to $5.13 billion, while the operating margin fell to 12.9%, down 107 basis points. The adjusted operating margin declined to 13.2% from 14.1% a year earlier.
Operating expenses increased 13.2% year over year to $8.33 billion.
"Our first quarter results were in line with our expectations as we saw continued customer engagement across smaller projects and in our spring events," commented Ted Decker, chair, president, and CEO.
Operating cash flow for the quarter totaled $4.33 billion, down from $5.50 billion a year earlier. As of May 4, the company held $1.369 billion in cash and equivalents.
At the end of the quarter, HD operated 2,350 retail stores and over 790 branches across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.
Home Depot reaffirmed it forecast of total sales growth of 2.8% year-over-year, reaching $163.98 billion, below the consensus of $164.17 billion.
Comparable sales are expected to rise approximately 1%, with an adjusted operating margin of around 13.4%.
The company anticipates adjusted earnings per share will decline about 2% to $14.94, lower than the $14.99 consensus estimate.
Price Action: HD shares are trading higher by 0.95% at $383 at the last check Tuesday.
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Date	Put/Call	Strike Price	Exp Date	DTE	Trade Vol	Day Vol	Vol / OI	OI	Trade Type	Sentiment
09:46 AMMay 07, 2025	CALL	$360.00	Jun 17, 2027	756	807	801	24	3432	TRADE	BULLISH
09:57 AMMay 06, 2025	CALL	$360.00	Jun 17, 2027	756	1713	1712	99	1733	TRADE	BULLISH