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Should You Buy Home Depot Stock Before Aug. 18?

Priced for a recovery too soon, stick to the sidelines ahead of earnings.

Should You Buy Home Depot Stock Before Aug. 18?

Published August 12, 2026 · Category: Finance

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Home Depot (NYSE: HD) next reports quarterly earnings premarket on Aug. 18, 2026. So far this year, shares in the home improvement and building-products retailer have traded sideways, with Home Depot, one of the most widely followed retail stocks, up just over 3% year-to-date.

Weak fiscal results explain this tepid performance. Last quarter, Home Depot beat expectations on both revenue and earnings, yet the results underscored that macro uncertainty and a slow housing market continue to weigh on demand.

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