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Is Home Depot's Pro Momentum Enough to Offset DIY Slowdowns?
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Key Takeaways
HD's Q3 sales rose 2.8% to $41.35B, supported by Pro segment gains amid weak DIY performance.
Recent GMS acquisition and digital tools aim to deepen HD's hold on complex Pro projects.
Big-ticket comps rose 2.3%, but low housing turnover and cautious consumers weigh on demand.
The Home Depot, Inc.’s (HD - Free Report) third-quarter fiscal 2025 results highlight the growing importance of its Pro customer base as DIY demand remains uneven. While total sales grew 2.8% to $41,352 million, management noted that an expected demand surge failed to materialize amid persistent consumer uncertainty and housing pressures. Against these DIY headwinds, the Pro segment is emerging as a stabilizing force. Both Pro and DIY comparable sales were positive and relatively in line this quarter, yet the company is disproportionately investing in tools to capture more complex professional projects.
The recent acquisition of GMS, a specialty distributor of building products, contributed roughly $900 million in sales during the quarter. This move complements the existing SRS Distribution business, which maintained flat comparable sales despite double-digit declines in the broader roofing market. Home Depot is further fortifying its Pro ecosystem with new digital tools, including blueprint takeoffs, designed to simplify material estimation and procurement.
Pro engagement helped sustain higher-value purchases. Average ticket rose 1.8% during the quarter, reflecting an increased mix of higher ticket items. We note that big-ticket comp transactions of more than $1,000 increased 2.3% year over year. Home Depot noted strength in Pro-heavy categories such as gypsum, insulation, siding and plumbing.
Management acknowledged that housing turnover is at multi-decade lows and that consumer uncertainty continues to weigh on renovation activity. These same dynamics are affecting Pros, particularly those tied to larger financed projects, as backlog visibility has begun to soften. DIY trends remain challenged as customers pull back on discretionary spending, and management confirmed that the expected second-half demand pickup did not materialize. Pro strength is providing cushion, but not driving meaningful acceleration.
Are FND and LOW Seeing a Structural Demand Reset?
Floor & Decor Holdings, Inc. (FND - Free Report) continues to face industry-wide softness, with third-quarter 2025 comparable store sales down 1.2% as transactions remain pressured. Despite better Pro engagement and category innovation, Floor & Decor repeatedly acknowledged that the hard-surface flooring market remains in a trough and that demand recovery is uncertain. This suggests Floor & Decor is navigating similar structural headwinds as Home Depot.
Lowe's Companies, Inc. (LOW - Free Report) posted third-quarter fiscal 2025 comparable sales at 0.4% but also cited an anxious consumer and continued pressure on big-ticket discretionary spending. While Pro, appliances and online improved, Lowe's emphasized that affordability constraints and macro uncertainty remain barriers to any broad rebound. Overall, Lowe's also appears constrained by the same structural demand backdrop limiting large-project activity.
What the Latest Metrics Say About Home Depot
Home Depot shares have fallen 12% in the past year compared with the industry’s decline of 17.4%.
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From a valuation standpoint, Home Depot trades at a forward price-to-earnings ratio of 22.94, higher than the industry’s 20.87. HD carries a Value Score of C.
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The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Home Depot’s current financial-year sales implies year-over-year growth of 3.2%, while the same for earnings per share suggests a decline of 4.8%.
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Home Depot currently carries a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell).
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Is Home Depot's Pro Momentum Enough to Offset DIY Slowdowns?
Key Takeaways
The Home Depot, Inc.’s (HD - Free Report) third-quarter fiscal 2025 results highlight the growing importance of its Pro customer base as DIY demand remains uneven. While total sales grew 2.8% to $41,352 million, management noted that an expected demand surge failed to materialize amid persistent consumer uncertainty and housing pressures. Against these DIY headwinds, the Pro segment is emerging as a stabilizing force. Both Pro and DIY comparable sales were positive and relatively in line this quarter, yet the company is disproportionately investing in tools to capture more complex professional projects.
The recent acquisition of GMS, a specialty distributor of building products, contributed roughly $900 million in sales during the quarter. This move complements the existing SRS Distribution business, which maintained flat comparable sales despite double-digit declines in the broader roofing market. Home Depot is further fortifying its Pro ecosystem with new digital tools, including blueprint takeoffs, designed to simplify material estimation and procurement.
Pro engagement helped sustain higher-value purchases. Average ticket rose 1.8% during the quarter, reflecting an increased mix of higher ticket items. We note that big-ticket comp transactions of more than $1,000 increased 2.3% year over year. Home Depot noted strength in Pro-heavy categories such as gypsum, insulation, siding and plumbing.
Management acknowledged that housing turnover is at multi-decade lows and that consumer uncertainty continues to weigh on renovation activity. These same dynamics are affecting Pros, particularly those tied to larger financed projects, as backlog visibility has begun to soften. DIY trends remain challenged as customers pull back on discretionary spending, and management confirmed that the expected second-half demand pickup did not materialize. Pro strength is providing cushion, but not driving meaningful acceleration.
Are FND and LOW Seeing a Structural Demand Reset?
Floor & Decor Holdings, Inc. (FND - Free Report) continues to face industry-wide softness, with third-quarter 2025 comparable store sales down 1.2% as transactions remain pressured. Despite better Pro engagement and category innovation, Floor & Decor repeatedly acknowledged that the hard-surface flooring market remains in a trough and that demand recovery is uncertain. This suggests Floor & Decor is navigating similar structural headwinds as Home Depot.
Lowe's Companies, Inc. (LOW - Free Report) posted third-quarter fiscal 2025 comparable sales at 0.4% but also cited an anxious consumer and continued pressure on big-ticket discretionary spending. While Pro, appliances and online improved, Lowe's emphasized that affordability constraints and macro uncertainty remain barriers to any broad rebound. Overall, Lowe's also appears constrained by the same structural demand backdrop limiting large-project activity.
What the Latest Metrics Say About Home Depot
Home Depot shares have fallen 12% in the past year compared with the industry’s decline of 17.4%.
Image Source: Zacks Investment Research
From a valuation standpoint, Home Depot trades at a forward price-to-earnings ratio of 22.94, higher than the industry’s 20.87. HD carries a Value Score of C.
Image Source: Zacks Investment Research
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Home Depot’s current financial-year sales implies year-over-year growth of 3.2%, while the same for earnings per share suggests a decline of 4.8%.
Image Source: Zacks Investment Research
Home Depot currently carries a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell).
You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.