Home Depot's Trading Volume Surges 78.76% to $3.11B Ranking 21st as Shares Jump 3.17% on Strong Q2 Earnings

On August 19, 2025, The Home Depot (HD) saw its trading volume surge to $3.11 billion, a 78.76% increase from the previous day, ranking 21st in the market. The stock closed up 3.17%, reflecting strong investor interest following its Q2 fiscal 2025 earnings report.

The company reported Q2 sales of $45.3 billion, a 4.9% rise year-over-year, driven by a 1.0% increase in comparable sales. U.S. comparable sales grew 1.4%, though foreign exchange rates reduced total comparable sales by approximately 40 basis points. Net earnings for the quarter were $4.6 billion, or $4.58 per diluted share, matching the prior year’s figure. Adjusted diluted earnings per share remained stable at $4.68, compared to $4.67 in Q2 2024.

Home Depot reaffirmed its full-year guidance, projecting 2.8% total sales growth and 1.0% comparable sales growth for the 52-week fiscal 2025 period. The company also outlined a gross margin of 33.4%, operating margin of 13.0%, and adjusted operating margin of 13.4%. Leadership highlighted sustained momentum in smaller home improvement projects and operational efficiency, with CEO Ted Decker crediting associates for maintaining market share and execution quality.

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