Home Depot Surges 1.21% on 72nd-Ranked Volume as Earnings Catalyst Looms

On August 5, 2025, The stock (HD) recorded a trading volume of $1.13 billion, ranking 72nd in market activity. The home improvement retailer closed at $385.41, reflecting a 1.21% increase from the previous session, outperforming broader market declines.

Analysts highlighted upcoming earnings as a key catalyst, with Home Depot projected to report $4.71 per share on August 19, 2025, representing 0.86% year-over-year growth. Revenue is forecast at $45.51 billion, up 5.42% compared to the same period in 2024. Full-year estimates suggest earnings of $15.04 per share and revenue of $164.45 billion, though both figures indicate a slight decline and growth of 3.09%, respectively.

Recent analyst revisions to earnings estimates have shifted positively, aligning with improved short-term business outlooks. The stock currently holds a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold), trading at a forward P/E of 25.33—above its industry average of 20.51. Its PEG ratio of 3.62 also exceeds the Retail-Home Furnishings sector’s average of 2.73, signaling mixed valuation dynamics.

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