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Home Depot Q3 Sales Beat Expectations Amidst Consumer Hesitation

Home Depot reports better-than-expected quarterly sales growth, driven by acquisitions and hurricane-related repairs, but notes continued consumer hesitation due to economic uncertainty.

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What were the key factors contributing to Home Depot's increased quarterly sales?: Home Depot's quarterly sales rose by more than 6% year-over-year, exceeding expectations. This increase was driven by a newly acquired business, hurricane-related repairs, and favorable weather conditions.
How did Home Depot revise its full-year sales outlook, and what factors influenced this change?: The company raised its full-year sales outlook to approximately 4% growth, up from a previous projection of 2.5% to 3.5%, reflecting the better-than-expected quarterly results. This includes the impact of the SRS Distribution acquisition.
Despite overall sales growth, what trend was observed in Home Depot's comparable sales, and what does this indicate?: Despite the sales increase, comparable sales (excluding new stores and acquisitions) declined by 1.3%, marking the eighth consecutive quarter of decline, although this was a smaller drop than anticipated.
Besides strong sales in general, what other factors contributed to Home Depot's positive performance in the third quarter?: Home Depot's success in the quarter also benefited from weather conditions that extended the outdoor project season and sales related to hurricane repairs, along with strong holiday sales of seasonal decorations.
What factors are influencing consumer behavior and delaying home improvement projects, according to Home Depot's executives?: Consumers are delaying home improvement projects due to higher mortgage rates and economic uncertainty, according to Home Depot's CFO. While pent-up demand exists, consumers are waiting for a more favorable financing environment.

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