What’s News in Earnings: Weak Housing Market Weighs on Home Depot and Lowe’s
Summary
WSJ’s Veronica Dagger and Sarah Nassauer analyze Q2 earnings from Home Depot and Lowe’s, highlighting how a stagnant housing market is curbing consumer spending on major renovations. While DIY projects decline, retailers are pivoting to capture professional contractor business and sales of single replacement items. Home Depot showed slightly stronger comparable sales than Lowe’s as both companies seek new revenue streams amid flat remodeling forecasts.
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Intro: What's News in Earnings and housing market
Home Depot and Lowe's Q2 results and consumer spending
Interview start: Stagnant housing market impact
DIY vs. Pro business: Split in consumer behavior
Home Depot vs. Lowe's: Recent sales comparison
Revenue drivers: Single purchase items and flat forecasts
Strategy: Acquisitions and targeting pro developers
Outro: Credits and sign-off
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