Can Lower Rates Unlock Big-Ticket Sales for Home Depot Ahead?

Key Takeaways Home Depot's Q2 sales rose 4.9% to $45.3B, with comparable sales up 1%.The Fed cut rates to 4-4.25%, easing mortgages and home equity credit lines.Lower Fed rates may spur financing for major renovations, aiding deferred projects.The Home Depot, Inc. (HD) delivered decent second-quarter fiscal 2025 results with sales rising 4.9% to$ 45,277 million and comparable sales up 1%. Management noted that momentum was broad across categories, but the bigger story lies in what could happen next as the F ...