Why Home Improvement Retailer Home Depot's Shares Are Shooting Higher Today
Portfolio Pulse from Shivani Kumaresan
Home Depot Inc (NYSE:HD) reported FY23 sales of $37.71 billion, surpassing analyst estimates of $35.66 billion, despite a 3% year-on-year decline. Customer transactions decreased by 2.4%, and comparable sales fell by 3.1% overall, with a 3.5% drop in the U.S. Gross profit decreased by 3.7% to $12.7 billion, and operating income fell 12.1% to $5.4 billion. Operating expenses rose by 3.6% to $7.3 billion. EPS of $3.81 beat the consensus of $3.58. The company revised its sales and comparable sales forecast to a decline of 3%-4% and expects an EPS decline of 9%-11% for FY23. Home Depot's stock rose by 6.12% to $305.70.

November 14, 2023 | 3:30 pm
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Home Depot reported higher-than-expected sales and earnings, leading to a significant stock price increase of 6.12%.
Home Depot's positive earnings report, which beat analyst expectations, is a strong indicator of the company's resilience despite a general decline in sales and transactions. The beat on both top and bottom lines, coupled with the stock's positive reaction, suggests a bullish short-term impact.
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