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Richard McPhail reports Home Depot second-quarter sales growth as customers favor smaller home projects

Home Depot reported second-quarter results that exceeded analyst expectations, with revenue rising 5.7% to $47.9 billion. Richard McPhail, the company's Chief Financial Officer, noted that while the housing market remains in a "frozen" state due to high mortgage rates and prices, consumers are actively engaging in smaller-scale home improvement projects. Despite the lack of large-scale renovations, Home Depot saw broad-based demand across its pro and do-it-yourself categories. The retailer reported net earnings of $4.8 billion, beating Wall Street's top and bottom line metrics. To offset rising costs in fuel and energy, the company utilized $685 million in tariff refunds to reduce the cost of goods sold. While the housing market remains constrained, Home Depot reaffirmed its fiscal 2026 guidance, expecting total sales growth of 2.5% to 4.5%. The company is also restructuring, including cutting approximately 800 jobs at its Atlanta support center. Meanwhile, CEO Ted Decker is on a temporary medical leave of absence, with McPhail and Ann-Marie Campbell overseeing daily operations.

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