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The retailer says its Magic Apron tool, accessed through the Home Depot app, is designed to help customers plan projects and find products while providing expert-style guidance.
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A housing recovery that has not fully thawed is still reshaping how U.S. home improvement retailers sell tools, building materials, and repairs, and a recent comparison of their latest quarter suggests Home Depot is pulling ahead while Lowe’s is moving more cautiously.
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A market-focused note says the retailer’s distribution arm has shifted from weighing on comparable sales to performing better than Home Depot’s overall average, leaving less room for gains from housing demand if the sector stays stuck.
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Analyst Dave Sekera at Morningstar Research Services pointed to Lowe’s valuation appearing about 15% below fair value and cited stronger long-term prospects, in a comparison with Home Depot.
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A recent market commentary revisits Home Depot’s 15-year journey by asking what a $1,000 investment might be worth today, framing the period as a move from a sideways stretch to a multibagger outcome.
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A new market note highlights Home Depot’s long dividend track record as investors weigh the timing of any economic rebound.
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The home-improvement retailer reported fiscal second-quarter results that beat expectations, with revenue growth accelerating year over year. Still, attention centered on a $685 million tariff-related refund and whether it reflected a one-time tailwind or a broader shift in demand.
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Even as both retailers beat on key lines, market reaction pointed to divergent shopping behavior, with Walmart facing slowing demand and Home Depot benefiting from larger basket sizes.
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In its Q2 2027 earnings call discussion published by Yahoo Finance, Home Depot said demand is being supported by smaller projects, while affordability pressures are muting purchasing decisions tied to larger home improvements.
