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Home Depot Posts Results as CEO Takes Leave

8/16/2026

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  • Home Depot posted results after CEO Ted Decker took a leave, with Ann-Marie Campbell and Richard McPhail handling company.
  • Bank of America expects Home Depot’s comparable-store sales to beat Lowe’s because of contractor exposure.
  • Morgan Stanley says quarter will be stable but recovery needs lower mortgage rates.
  • LSEG forecasts $47.27 billion in revenue and earnings of $4.73 per share.
  • July housing starts rose 19% while June pending home sales fell 5.4%.