Home Depot Reports August 18 Before the Open: What Investors Should Watch
As seen on the 24/7 Wall St. homepage on August 18, 2026.
Home Depot reports at 6:00 AM ET, confirmed, and comparable sales plus pro-customer demand will set the tone for Lowe's and the entire renovation trade this week. With housing affordability still capping new construction, remodel spending is the one lever left.
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Home Depot reports earnings at 6:00 AM ET on August 18, giving investors a read on the home improvement sector before the market opens.
Comparable sales will be the number that moves markets, because with housing affordability suppressing new construction, remodel and renovation spending is now the category's primary growth lever.
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The pro-customer segment carries particular weight this reporting period, since demand from professional contractors and tradespeople tends to be stickier and higher-margin than DIY consumer spending. Commentary on pro activity will indicate how durable any sales trend is.
Home Depot's results will set the competitive context for Lowe's and the broader renovation trade this week, becoming the benchmark against which every other name in the sector gets measured.
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