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Market Demand Trends

HOME DEPOT, INC. · 2026-10-30 · Importance 25 · Surprise 32

Home Depot's second-quarter fiscal 2026 comparable sales increased 1.7%, while U.S. comparable sales rose 1.3%. Thirteen of 16 merchandising departments posted positive comps, including electrical, hardware, plumbing, paint, storage, and building materials. Reporting attributed resilience to smaller repair and maintenance projects, as uncertainty, elevated borrowing costs, and housing affordability challenges constrained larger discretionary renovations.

Key facts

• In the second quarter of fiscal 2026, Home Depot comparable sales increased 1.7% and U.S. comparable sales increased 1.3%. source
• In the second quarter of fiscal 2026, 13 of Home Depot's 16 merchandising departments reported positive comparable sales, including electrical, hardware, plumbing, paint, storage, and building materials. source
• An article highlights 11 new Home Depot items under $25, including a DeWalt drill bit set, a Ryobi screwdriver, Christmas wrapping paper storage, clear plastic bins, a Nautica candle, and Martha Stewart glassware. source