Home Depot Reports Q2 2026 Earnings on August 18: Can It Finally Break Out?

Home Depot (HD) is set to release its Q2 2026 earnings on August 18, with investors looking for signs that the business stabilization is translating into growth. Key metrics to watch include comparable sales, which management expects to be flat to 2% for the full year, and gross margins, which were impacted by the GMS acquisition in Q1. The company's strategic focus on the professional contractor market and its recent organizational realignment are also significant factors in its future performance.