Williams-Sonoma, Inc. operates as an omni-channel specialty retailer of various products for home. It offers cooking, dining, and entertaining products, such as cookware, tools, electrics, cutlery, tabletop and bar, outdoor, furniture, and a library of cookbooks under the Williams Sonoma Home brand, as well as home furnishings and decorative accessories under the Williams Sonoma lifestyle brand; and furniture, bedding, lighting, rugs, table essentials, and decorative accessories under the Pottery Barn brand. The company also provides home decor products under the West Elm brand; kids accessories under the Pottery Barn Kids brand; and an organic bedding to multi-purpose furniture under the Pottery Barn Teen brand. In addition, it offers made-to-order lighting, hardware, furniture, and home decors inspired by history under the Rejuvenation brand; and women's and men's accessories, travel, entertaining and bar, home décor, and seasonal items under the Mark and Graham brand, as well as operates a 3-D imaging and augmented reality platform for the home furnishings and décor industry. The company markets its products through e-commerce websites, direct-mail catalogs, and retail stores. Williams-Sonoma, Inc. was founded in 1956 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Компания Williams-Sonoma демонстрирует сильные финансовые показатели, включая высокие значения ROE и ROA, которые значительно превышают медианные значения по отрасли, что свидетельствует о высокой эффективности использования капитала. Однако, мультипликаторы, такие как P/E и P/B, находятся выше медианы, что может указывать на переоцененность акций. Долговая нагрузка компании отсутствует, что является положительным фактором, обеспечивающим устойчивость в условиях неопределенности. Дивидендная доходность также снизилась, что может настораживать инвесторов. Выручка и прибыль показывают рост, что положительно сказывается на оценке. В целом, несмотря на некоторые позитивные аспекты, такие как высокая рентабельность и отсутствие долгов, переоцененность акций и снижение дивидендов могут ограничить потенциал роста цены акций в ближайшие 12 месяцев.

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Ulta Beauty, Inc. ULTA reported fourth-quarter fiscal 2025 results, wherein both top and bottom lines beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate. While net sales increased, earnings decreased from the year-ago period’s actuals.
The company reported fiscal fourth-quarter earnings per share of $8.01, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $8.00. However, the bottom line declined 5.3% compared with the year-ago reported figure.
Ulta Beauty Inc. Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise
Net sales of this beauty product retailer increased 11.8% year over year to $3,898.4 million and beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $3,814 million. This growth was driven by higher comparable sales, the acquisition of Space NK and new store contributions.
Comparable sales rose 5.8%, supported by a 4.2% increase in average ticket size and a 1.6% increase in transactions.
ULTA’s Quarterly Results: Key Metrics & Insights
Ulta Beauty’s gross profit totaled $1,483.6 million, up 11.2% from $1,333.7 million. However, as a percentage of net sales, gross profit decreased 38.1% from 38.2%. The decrease was mainly due to an unfavorable channel mix, deleverage of store fixed expenses and other revenues, partially offset by lower inventory shrink and supply-chain efficiencies.
Selling, general and administrative (SG&A) expenses increased 23% to $1,003.1 million from $815.6 million reported in the prior-year quarter. As a percentage of net sales, SG&A expenses increased to 25.7% from 23.4%. This rise was due to the higher corporate overhead related to strategic enterprise investments, increased advertising expenses and higher incentive compensation.
Operating income was $476.9 million compared with $516.3 million in the prior-year quarter. As a percentage of net sales, operating income was 12.2%, down from 14.8% in the year-ago period.
ULTA’s Financial Health Snapshot & Store Update
This Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) company ended the quarter with cash and cash equivalents of $424.2 million. Net merchandise inventories were $2,181.1 million at the end of the reported quarter. Stockholders’ equity at the end of the quarter was $2,803.5 million. Net cash provided by operating activities was $1,502.8 million for the fiscal year ended Jan. 31, 2026.
In fiscal 2025, the company repurchased 2 million shares of its common stock for $890.5 million, excluding excise taxes. As of Jan. 31, 2026, $1.8 billion remained available under the $3 billion share repurchase program announced in October 2024.
What to Expect From ULTA in FY26
Ulta Beauty expects fiscal 2026 net sales growth in the range of 6% to 7%. Comparable sales growth is expected to be 2.5% to 3.5% year over year.
Management expects an operating income growth between 6% and 9% in fiscal 2026. Earnings per share are envisioned to be in the range of $28.05 to $28.55.
The stock has risen 5.7% in the past three months compared with the industry’s growth of 0.6%.
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Stocks to Consider
Five Below, Inc. FIVE operates as a specialty value retailer in the United States and currently flaunts a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Five Below’s current fiscal-year sales and earnings calls for growth of 22.1% and 25%, respectively, from the year-ago reported numbers. FIVE delivered a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 62.1%, on average.
Ross Stores, Inc. ROST, operates off-price retail apparel and home fashion stores under the Ross Dress for Less and dd's DISCOUNTS brands in the United States. It carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) at present. ROST delivered a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 6.2%, on average.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Ross Stores’ current fiscal-year sales and earnings implies an increase of 5.6% and 9.4%, respectively, from the prior-year levels.
Williams-Sonoma, Inc. WSM operates as an omni-channel specialty retailer of various products for home. It carries a Zacks Rank #2 at present. WSM delivered a trailing four-quarter average earnings surprise of 8.6%.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Williams-Sonoma’s current fiscal-year sales indicates growth of 1.9% from the previous year’s reported figure.
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Ulta Beauty Q4 Earnings & Revenues Beat Estimates, Sales Up 11.8% Y/Y

DICK'S Sporting Goods, Inc. DKS posted robust fourth-quarter fiscal 2025 results, wherein the top and bottom lines beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate. Both sales and earnings increased from the prior-year figures.
The company delivered a solid performance in the fourth quarter, supported by healthy comparable sales growth and strong demand during the holiday season. The core DICK’S business continued to benefit from growth in both customer transactions and average spending per purchase, reflecting resilient consumer interest in sporting goods and athletic apparel. Sales increased significantly from the prior-year period, primarily driven by the inclusion of the recently acquired Foot Locker business, which expanded the company’s overall scale and market presence.
The company reported adjusted earnings of $4.05 per share in the fiscal fourth quarter, lagging the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $3.36 per share and down from $3.62 per share recorded in the year-ago quarter.
DICK'S Sporting Goods, Inc. Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise
DKS’ Quarterly Performance: Key Metrics & Insights
Net sales of $6.23 billion increased 59.9% year over year and surpassed the consensus estimate of $6.10 billion. The upside was driven by robust comps and healthy transaction growth. Consolidated comps for DICK'S Business grew 3.1% year over year, supported by higher traffic.
DKS Records Higher Margins & Expenses
Adjusted gross profit rose 46% year over year to $1.99 billion but lagged our estimate of $2 billion. Meanwhile, the gross margin contracted 310 bps.
The adjusted SG&A expense rate of 24.7% rose 10 bps year over year. Adjusted SG&A expenses, in dollar terms, grew almost 60.5% year over year to $1.56 billion and were higher than our estimate of $1.52 billion.
DKS’ Financial Health Snapshot
DICK’S Sporting ended fiscal 2025 with cash and cash equivalents of $1.35 million and no outstanding borrowings under the revolving credit facility. It had a total debt of $1.9 billion as of Jan. 31, 2026. Total inventory rose 47% year over year.
This Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) company repurchased 1.6 million shares under its share repurchase program for $342.1 million in fiscal 2025. It had $3.2 billion remaining under its authorization as of the same date. DKS also paid $5 million in fiscal 2025 for shares repurchased in the prior fiscal year.
On March 11, 2026, the company’s board of directors announced a quarterly cash dividend of $1.25 per share for holders of its common and Class B common stock. The dividend will be distributed on April 10, 2026, to shareholders recorded as of the close of business on March 27, 2026. This marks a 3% increase from the prior quarterly dividend and represents an annual dividend of $5.00 per share.
Other Developments in DKS’ Release
In fiscal 2025, the company introduced 16 House of Sport locations and 15 DICK'S Field House locations.
The company completed its acquisition of all outstanding shares of Foot Locker on Sept. 8, 2025, following the merger agreement signed earlier that year. The transaction, valued at $2.5 billion, was primarily composed of share consideration, along with a cash component and the value of the company’s prior equity stake in Foot Locker.
Foot Locker’s results are now reflected in its performance from the acquisition date onward, excluding pro forma comparable sales. Following the close, the company assembled a world-class management team and began a comprehensive review of unproductive assets, including clearing excess inventory, closing underperforming stores and realigning the business for future growth. The acquisition of Foot Locker positions DKS to become a global leader in the sports retail industry. The company assembled a world-class management team and initiated a review of unproductive assets, which, along with merger and integration costs, are expected to result in future pre-tax charges of $500-$750 million. Of this amount, $235.5 million and $390 million were recorded during the 13-week and 52-week periods ended Jan. 31, 2026, respectively.
What to Expect From DKS in FY26?
DICK’S Sporting expects continued growth in fiscal 2026, supported by steady demand and strategic expansion initiatives. The company projects consolidated net sales in the range of $22.1- $22.4 billion for 2026. Consolidated operating income is expected to be between $1.71 billion and $1.83 billion, while non-GAAP operating income is projected in the range of $1.68-$1.81 billion.
DKS continues to envision earnings to be $13.70-$14.70 per share, with non-GAAP earnings per share expected to be between $13.50 and $14.50. For its core segment, the DICK’S business expects comparable sales growth in the range of 2-4%, with net sales projected between $14.5 billion and $14.7 billion and segment profit expected to reach $1.58-$1.66 billion, representing a margin of 11.0-11.2%. The Foot Locker business is projected to generate net sales of $7.6-$7.7 billion, with pro forma comparable sales growth of 1.0-3.0% and segment profit of $100-$150 million, reflecting a margin of 1.3-1.9%. The company also plans to invest approximately $1.7 billion in gross capital expenditures during the year to support store expansion and strategic initiatives.
The company’s shares have lost 7.7% in the past three months against the industry’s growth of 0.6%.
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Some better-ranked stocks are American Eagle Outfitters Inc. AEO, Williams-Sonoma Inc. WSM and Boot Barn Holdings Inc. BOOT.
American Eagle is a specialty retailer of casual apparel, accessories and footwear for men and women aged 15-25 years. It currently sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for American Eagle’s fiscal 2025 sales and earnings indicates growth of 4.6 and 16.7%, respectively, from the year-ago reported numbers. AEO has a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 37.6%, on average.
Williams-Sonoma is a multichannel specialty retailer of premium-quality home products. It carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) at present.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Williams-Sonoma’s fiscal 2025 sales indicates growth of 1.9% from the previous year’s reported figure, while the estimate for earnings suggests a year-over-year decline of 1%. WSM has a trailing four-quarter average earnings surprise of 8.6%.
Boot Barn operates as a lifestyle retail chain devoted to western and work-related footwear, apparel and accessories. It currently carries a Zacks Rank of 2.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Boot Barn’s current fiscal-year sales and earnings indicates growth of 17.6% and 26%, respectively, from the year-ago reported numbers. BOOT has a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 4.9%, on average.
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DKS Q4 Earnings & Sales Top Estimates, Sales Increase Y/Y

Kohl's Corporation KSS reported fourth-quarter fiscal 2025 results, wherein the bottom line improved year over year and beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate. The top line declined year over year and missed the consensus mark.
Kohl's posted quarterly earnings of $1.07 per share, up from 95 cents in the year-ago quarter. The bottom line also outperformed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 85 cents.
Kohl's Corporation Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise
Total revenues were $5,173 million, down 4.2% from the prior-year quarter’s $5,397 million. The top line also missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $5,228 million. The company’s net sales fell 3.9% to $4,972 million, while other revenues fell 9.5% to $201 million. We note that comparable sales dipped 2.8% year over year, primarily due to the decline in store transactions. We expected comparable sales to decrease 2.5%.
Kohl’s Quarterly Margin Highlights
Kohl's gross margin expanded 25 basis points (bps) to 33.1% in the reported quarter. The improvement was primarily driven by strong inventory management, which led to lower clearance markdowns. However, the benefit was partially offset by higher shipping costs, as digital penetration increased 220 bps to 35% of total sales for the quarter. We expected a gross margin increase of 20 bps.
SG&A expenses dropped 4.9% to $1,463 million. As a percentage of total revenues, SG&A expenses decreased 23 bps to 28.3%. We anticipated SG&A expenses, as a percentage of net sales, to be 28.5%.
Operating income increased to $212 million, up from $126 million in the prior year. The prior year’s adjusted operating income was $202 million. Operating margin was 4.1%, reflecting an increase of 176 bps year over year, and a 35-bps improvement compared with the prior year’s adjusted operating margin.
KSS’ Financial Health Snapshot & Other Updates
Kohl's ended the quarter with cash and cash equivalents of $674 million and shareholders’ equity of $4,048 million.
For fiscal 2025, net cash provided by operating activities was $1,380 million. Management expects capital expenditures in the range of $350 million to $400 million for fiscal 2026.
On Feb. 25, 2026, Kohl’s declared a quarterly cash dividend of 12.50 cents per share, payable April 1, to its shareholders of record as of March 18.
What to Expect From KSS in FY26?
For fiscal 2026, Kohl’s expects net sales and comparable sales to decline 2% to flat, with an adjusted operating margin of 2.8% to 3.4% and adjusted earnings per share in the range of $1.00 to $1.60.
This Zacks Rank #4 (Sell) company’s shares have lost 37.3% in the past three months compared with the industry’s decline of 20.5%.
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Stocks to Consider
Five Below, Inc. FIVE operates as a specialty value retailer in the United States and currently flaunts a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Five Below’s current fiscal-year sales and earnings calls for growth of 22.1% and 25%, respectively, from the year-ago reported numbers. FIVE delivered a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 62.1%, on average.
Ross Stores, Inc. ROST, operates off-price retail apparel and home fashion stores under the Ross Dress for Less and dd's DISCOUNTS brands in the United States. It carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) at present. ROST delivered a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 6.1%, on average.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Ross Stores’ current fiscal-year sales and earnings implies an increase of 5.6% and 9.4%, respectively, from the prior-year levels.
Williams-Sonoma, Inc. WSM operates as an omni-channel specialty retailer of various products for home. It carries a Zacks Rank #2 at present. WSM delivered a trailing four-quarter average earnings surprise of 8.6%.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Williams-Sonoma’s current fiscal-year sales indicates growth of 1.9% from the previous year’s reported figure.
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Kohl's Q4 Earnings Beat Estimates, Comparable Sales Dip 2.8% Y/Y

Ross Stores, Inc. ROST continues to advance its store expansion strategy, reinforcing its position in the off-price retail space. The company recently announced the opening of 17 new locations across the United States during February and March 2026, marking the first phase of its fiscal 2026 expansion plan. The latest additions include 13 Ross Dress for Less stores and four dd's DISCOUNTS outlets, reflecting the retailer’s ongoing efforts to broaden its value-focused retail footprint and capture incremental market share.
The new stores span 11 states, highlighting the company’s targeted geographic expansion strategy. Ross Dress for Less locations were added across the Mountain, Midwest and Northeast regions while strengthening the company’s presence in key Sunbelt markets. Meanwhile, dd’s DISCOUNTS expanded within its core states of California and Texas and debuted its first location in Utah. The company indicated that these openings represent the initial wave of its broader fiscal 2026 plan to launch approximately 110 stores, including around 85 Ross locations and 25 dd’s DISCOUNTS outlets, implying total unit growth of roughly 5% this year.
Management remains encouraged by the strong performance of stores opened in 2025, which has supported continued investment in new locations. According to the executive vice president of Property Development Richard Lietz, the latest openings are expected to bring both value-oriented shopping options to customers and new employment opportunities to local communities. The company also continued its long-standing philanthropic efforts by donating to local Boys & Girls Clubs of America chapters or First Book literacy partners in conjunction with each new store opening, supporting programs aimed at underserved youth.
Looking ahead, Ross Stores remains confident in its long-term store growth trajectory. Management sees significant whitespace for expansion and believes that the U.S. market can ultimately support about 2,900 Ross Dress for Less locations and 700 dd’s DISCOUNTS stores. With disciplined expansion and strong value positioning, the company appears well placed to sustain growth while reinforcing its leadership in the off-price retail segment.
What’s More?
Ross Stores operates a successful off-price retail model that focuses on offering branded apparel and home accessories at value-driven prices to middle-income shoppers. The company continues to benefit from consumers’ strong preference for value, which keeps traffic healthy across economic cycles. Its merchandising strategy, including micro-merchandising and well-curated assortments, helps improve product allocation and maintain attractive margins. Strong customer response to merchandise across categories, combined with effective marketing campaigns and in-store initiatives, has supported positive comparable sales trends and stronger customer engagement across regions.
The company is also expanding its store footprint while maintaining a solid financial position. Growth plans focus on increasing penetration in existing markets and entering new regions, with continued expansion across both the Ross Dress for Less and dd’s DISCOUNTS banners. At the same time, Ross Stores maintains a strong balance sheet with ample cash, manageable debt levels and disciplined capital allocation. Along with investing in store growth and operations, the company continues to reward shareholders through share repurchases and higher dividends, reflecting confidence in its long-term growth strategy and cash-generation capabilities.
Shares of this Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) company have gained 15.9% in the past three months compared with the industry’s growth of 10.7%.
ROST Stock's Price Performance
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Key Picks
Some better-ranked stocks are American Eagle Outfitters Inc. AEO, Williams-Sonoma Inc. WSM and Boot Barn Holdings Inc. BOOT.
American Eagle is a specialty retailer of casual apparel, accessories and footwear for men and women aged 15-25 years. It currently sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for American Eagle’s fiscal 2026 sales indicates growth of 3.6% from the year-ago reported number, while earnings suggest a year-over-year decline of 16%. AEO has a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 37.6%, on average.
Williams-Sonoma is a multichannel specialty retailer of premium-quality home products. It carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) at present.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Williams-Sonoma’s fiscal 2025 sales indicates growth of 1.9% from the previous year’s reported figure, while the estimate for earnings suggests a year-over-year decline of 1%. WSM has a trailing four-quarter average earnings surprise of 8.6%.
Boot Barn operates as a lifestyle retail chain devoted to western and work-related footwear, apparel and accessories. It currently carries a Zacks Rank of 2.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Boot Barn’s current fiscal-year sales and earnings indicates growth of 17.6% and 26%, respectively, from the year-ago reported numbers. BOOT has a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 4.9%, on average.
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ROST Expands With 17 New Locations, Signals 2026 Growth Pipeline

Shares of The Home Depot, Inc. HD have lost 8.1% in the past month, slightly better than the Zacks Retail - Home Furnishings industry's decline of 9.8%. However, this prominent player in the home improvement market has underperformed the Retail-Wholesale sector and the S&P 500's declines of 1.9% and 3.1%, respectively, in the same period. The stock now sits 16.1% below its 52-week high of $426.75 reached in September 2025.
HD’s 1-Month Performance
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However, the stock has fared better than its key peers such as Lowe’s Companies Inc. LOW, Williams-Sonoma, Inc. WSM and Floor & Decor Holdings, Inc. FND in the past month. Lowe’s, Williams-Sonoma, and Floor & Decor Holdings have posted declines of 11.5%, 14% and 15%, respectively.
Closing at $357.92 on March 6, Home Depot is trading below its 50 and 200-day simple moving averages of $372.18 and $376.63, respectively, indicating an unfavorable technical setup for the stock.
HD Trades Below 50 & 200-Day Moving Averages
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Factors Hurting HD’s Recent Performance?
Home Depot’s performance has been particularly weak following its fourth-quarter results, wherein revenues missed estimates. The decline in sales was primarily due to the absence of storm-related activity in the fiscal fourth quarter, which reduced demand in several key categories. Persistent consumer uncertainty and ongoing housing market pressure continued to weigh on home improvement spending, limiting the company’s ability to capture incremental demand in the quarter.
The earnings report reinforced concerns that the company continues to face a challenging demand environment across the home improvement market.
One of the primary headwinds has been weakness in housing-related activity. Management highlighted that high mortgage rates and the sharp increase in home prices since 2019 have reduced housing affordability, which, in turn, has weighed on home turnover. With fewer homes being bought and sold, demand for renovation and home improvement projects has softened, limiting sales growth for the retailer.
Consumer caution has also played a key role. Management noted that customers remain concerned about broader economic uncertainty, including inflation, job stability and higher financing costs. These factors have made consumers more reluctant to commit to large discretionary projects, which typically drive higher-value transactions for Home Depot.
Large remodeling projects remain under pressure. While the company has seen stable demand in repair and maintenance categories, bigger discretionary projects have not yet recovered meaningfully. This shift in spending behavior has limited the upside in big-ticket sales despite some strength in professional contractor demand.
Industry-specific dynamics have also created pressure. For instance, the roofing market experienced a sharp downturn, with industry shipments falling significantly, which weighed on related sales categories and forced pricing investments to maintain market share.
Taken together, a weak housing backdrop, cautious consumers and pressure on large project spending have constrained Home Depot’s recent performance and contributed to the negative stock reaction following its latest earnings release.
HD’s Downward Estimate Revisions Raise Concerns
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Home Depot’s fiscal 2026 suggests 4% and 2.6% year-over-year increases in sales and EPS, respectively. For fiscal 2027, the consensus estimate indicates 4.4% and 8.9% rallies in sales and EPS, respectively. The consensus estimate for EPS for fiscal 2026 has fallen 0.5% in the past 30 days. Meanwhile, the estimate for fiscal 2027 EPS has moved down by a penny in the past seven days.
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Are HD’s Long-Term Growth Prospects Intact?
Despite near-term pressures, the long-term growth prospects of Home Depot remain largely intact, supported by strategic investments and a strong focus on professional customers. Management emphasized that the company is continuing to invest across its business to strengthen its core operations, enhance its interconnected retail experience and expand capabilities, aimed at serving professional contractors (“Pros”).
A key pillar of this strategy is the Pro ecosystem, where the company is seeing encouraging traction. Pros that utilize Home Depot’s integrated capabilities, including sales support, project management and delivery solutions, are spending more with the retailer. In the fiscal fourth quarter, Pro sales outperformed the DIY segment and posted positive comparable growth, highlighting the resilience of professional demand even in a softer macro environment.
The company is also expanding through initiatives such as its SRS business, which continued to grow organic sales and gain market share despite weak industry demand. Management expects SRS to deliver mid-single-digit organic sales growth in fiscal 2026, supported by new locations and cross-selling opportunities with Home Depot’s broader platform.
While housing turnover and large discretionary projects remain pressured in the near term, Home Depot believes its investments in Pro capabilities, supply chain and interconnected retail will help it gain market share and drive long-term growth once housing and renovation activity normalize.
HD’s Valuation Snapshot
Home Depot is currently trading at a forward 12-month price-to-earnings (P/E) multiple of 23.57X, which positions it at a premium compared with the industry’s average of 21.31X and the sector's 23.97X. The stock is also trading above its median P/E level of 22.45X observed in the past five years. The valuation suggests that Home Depot is overvalued.
This valuation positioning becomes clearer when viewed alongside key peers. While HD trades at a premium to Lowe’s (with a forward 12-month P/E ratio of 19.77X) and Williams-Sonoma (20.28X), it trades at a discount to Floor & Decor Holdings (27.78X).
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How to Play HD Stock?
Home Depot faces several near-term challenges that have weighed on its recent stock performance. Weak housing turnover, cautious consumer spending and softer demand for large discretionary projects have pressured results, while the revenue miss in the fourth quarter triggered share declines. Downward estimate revisions and the stock’s premium valuation suggest limited upside in the near term.
That said, Home Depot’s long-term prospects remain intact. Ongoing investments in its Pro ecosystem, supply chain and interconnected retail capabilities should support market-share gains as housing and renovation demand recover. Investors may consider holding on to the stock for long-term gains while remaining cautious in the near term. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
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Home Depot Slides 8% in a Month: A Buy Opportunity or Warning Sign?

The Home Depot Inc. HD has reported fourth-quarter fiscal 2025 results, wherein the bottom line beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate, while the top line missed the same. However, sales and earnings per share (EPS) declined year over year.
The decline in sales was primarily due to the absence of storm-related activity in the fiscal fourth quarter, which reduced demand in several key categories. Persistent consumer uncertainty and ongoing housing market pressure continued to weigh on home improvement spending, limiting the company’s ability to capture incremental demand in the quarter.
Shares of the Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) company lost 1.4% in the pre-market trading session mainly due to the unimpressive results and a modest earnings and margins outlook. The company’s shares have risen 7.4% in the past three months compared with the industry's 9.9% growth.
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Detailed Picture of HD’s Q4 Results
Home Depot's adjusted earnings of $2.72 per share decreased 13.1% from $3.13 in the year-ago quarter. However, the bottom line beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.52 per share.
Net sales declined 3.8% to $38.2 billion from $39.7 billion in the year-ago quarter and missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $38.3 billion. Sales in the quarter were pressured by a calendar shift, as the prior-year quarter included an extra week. The 14-week period in fourth-quarter fiscal 2024 contributed $2.5 billion in additional sales, creating a tougher year-over-year comparison for the current quarter. Comparable sales (comps) inched up 0.4% in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025, with the U.S. comps rising 0.3%. Our model predicted consolidated comps growth of 0.3% for the fiscal fourth quarter.
Customer transactions were 366.5 million, down 8.5% year over year. Average ticket improved 2.4% year over year in the quarter under review.
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HD’s Costs & Margin Details
In dollar terms, gross profit declined 4.4% year over year to $12.5 billion in the fiscal fourth quarter. The gross margin was 32.6%, down 20 basis points (bps) year over year. Our model predicted a 50-bps year-over-year decline in the gross margin to 32.3% for the fiscal fourth quarter.
SG&A expenses of $7.77 billion increased 0.6% from $7.73 billion in the year-ago quarter. As a percentage of sales, SG&A was 20.3%, up roughly 80 bps year over year.
Adjusted operating income was $4.02 billion, down 13.4% year over year, while the operating margin of 10.5% contracted 120 bps year over year.
Our model predicted the SG&A expense rate to increase 70 bps year over year to 20.2%. We anticipated the operating income to decline 15.7% year over year and the operating margin to contract 140 bps to 10.3% for the fiscal fourth quarter.
HD’s Other Financial Updates
Home Depot ended fiscal 2025 with cash and cash equivalents of $1.4 billion, long-term debt (excluding current installments) of $46.3 billion, and stockholders’ equity of $12.8 billion. In fiscal 2025, the company generated $16.3 billion of net cash from operating activities.
The company’s board of directors approved a 1.3% increase in the quarterly dividend to $2.33 per share, bringing the annualized payout to $9.32 per share. The increased dividend will be paid out on March 26, 2026, to shareholders of record as of March 12, 2026. This marks the 156th consecutive quarter of cash dividend payments, underscoring the company’s long-standing commitment to returning capital to shareholders.
HD’s Expectations for FY26
Management outlined its sales and EPS outlook for fiscal 2026. Home Depot anticipates sales to increase 2.5-4.5% year over year for fiscal 2026, with flat to 2% growth in comps.
HD estimates the gross margin for fiscal 2026 to be 33.1%, with an operating margin of 12.4-12.6%. The company expects an adjusted operating margin of 12.8-13%. HD plans to open 15 stores in fiscal 2026.
Home Depot expects net interest expenses of $2.3 billion for fiscal 2026, and the effective tax rate is anticipated to be 24.3%. The company anticipates a capital expenditure of 2.5% of total sales.
Home Depot anticipates both reported and adjusted EPS between flat and 4% year-over-year growth for fiscal 2026. In fiscal 2025, the company reported EPS of $14.23 and an adjusted EPS of $14.69.
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Some better-ranked stocks are American Eagle Outfitters Inc. AEO, Williams-Sonoma Inc. WSM and Boot Barn Holdings Inc. BOOT.
American Eagle is a specialty retailer of casual apparel, accessories and footwear for men and women aged 15-25 years. It currently sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for American Eagle’s fiscal 2025 sales indicates growth of 2.6%, from the year-ago reported number, while earnings suggest a year-over-year decline of 20.7%. AEO has a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 35.1%, on average.
Williams-Sonoma is a multi-channel specialty retailer of premium quality home products. It carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) at present.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Williams-Sonoma’s fiscal 2025 sales indicates growth of 1.9% from the previous year’s reported figure, while the estimate for earnings suggests a year-over-year decline of 1%. WSM has a trailing four-quarter average earnings surprise of 8.6%.
Boot Barn operates as a lifestyle retail chain devoted to western and work-related footwear, apparel and accessories. It currently carries a Zacks Rank of 2.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Boot Barn’s current fiscal-year sales and earnings indicates growth of 17.6% and 26%, respectively, from the year-ago reported numbers. BOOT has a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 4.9%, on average.
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Home Depot Tops Q4 Earnings Estimates, Stock Dips on Sales Miss

Shares of The Home Depot, Inc. HD have risen 17% over the past three months, slightly underperforming the Zacks Retail - Home Furnishings industry's growth of 18.8%. However, this prominent player in the home improvement market has outpaced the Retail-Wholesale sector’s return of 3.7% and the S&P 500's rally of 4.1% during the same period. The stock now sits 8.4% below its 52-week high of $426.75 reached in September.
HD’s Past 3-Month Performance
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However, the stock has lagged key peers such as Lowe’s Companies Inc. LOW, Williams-Sonoma, Inc. WSM and Floor & Decor Holdings, Inc. FND over the past three months. Lowe’s, Williams-Sonoma, and Floor & Decor Holdings have posted growth of 31.5%, 19.1% and 21%, respectively.
HD vs. Peer Performances
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Closing at $391.05 in Friday’s trading session, Home Depot is trading above its 50 and 200-day simple moving averages of $365.99 and $373.14, respectively, indicating a favorable technical setup for the stock.
HD Trades Above 50 & 200-Day Moving Averages
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HD Builds Momentum Through Pro Expansion & Digital Innovation
Home Depot’s long-term growth strategy is increasingly anchored in the expansion of its Pro ecosystem, strengthened through the additions of SRS and GMS. These platforms extend the company’s reach into specialty categories, such as roofing, drywall, ceilings and steel framing.
By combining retail scale with wholesale distribution expertise, Home Depot is deepening relationships with professional contractors. This integrated structure enhances cross-selling opportunities and positions the company as a comprehensive solutions provider for complex projects.
Building on this foundation, the company is enhancing its Pro engagement through advanced digital innovation. Its AI-powered blueprint takeoffs tool uses proprietary algorithms to analyze construction plans and generate material estimates with greater speed and precision. This replaces a traditionally manual, time-intensive process and significantly improves planning efficiency. The technology strengthens contractor productivity and simplifies procurement decisions.
Complementing these tools is Home Depot’s continued investment in fulfillment and operational efficiency. Faster delivery speeds, improved inventory visibility and optimized freight processes are elevating the overall customer experience. These enhancements ensure that once materials are planned and ordered, they can be sourced and delivered seamlessly. The result is a smoother, more reliable end-to-end workflow for customers.
Home Depot continues to support its long-term growth through disciplined capital allocation, balancing reinvestment with shareholder returns. In the third quarter of fiscal 2025, the company invested about $900 million in capital expenditure focused on store expansion, supply-chain upgrades and technology enhancements, with the full-year capex projected at 2.5% of sales.
HD’s Downward Estimate Revisions Raise Concerns
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Home Depot’s current fiscal year projects a 3.3% year-over-year increase in sales and a 4.9% decline in EPS. For the next fiscal year, the consensus estimate indicates a 4.2% rise in sales and 4.3% growth in earnings. The consensus estimate for EPS for the current and next fiscal years has fallen by 1 cent and 4 cents to $14.50 and $15.13, respectively, over the past 60 days.
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What’s Behind HD’s Downward Estimate Revision?
Home Depot acknowledged continued pressure in the broader home improvement environment, particularly within larger discretionary projects. Management noted that high interest rates and subdued housing turnover are weighing on customer demand for big-ticket remodels. While smaller repair and maintenance projects remain stable, larger-scale renovations have been deferred. This backdrop reflects ongoing macroeconomic uncertainty affecting homeowner confidence.
The company also pointed to weather-related volatility during the quarter, which negatively impacted seasonal categories. Unfavorable weather patterns reduced demand in certain outdoor and project-driven segments. Management indicated that storm-related benefits seen in prior periods did not repeat, creating a tougher comparison base. These external factors contributed to uneven category performance.
Demand softness in select Pro-heavy categories, including drywall and other building materials, reflects slower activity in new construction. Contractors remain cautious amid project delays and tighter financing conditions. This moderation has tempered volume momentum in specialty distribution channels. The environment continues to limit acceleration in Pro-driven growth.
HD’s Valuation Snapshot
The company is currently trading at a forward 12-month price-to-earnings (P/E) multiple of 25.74, which positions it at a premium compared with the industry’s average of 23.53 and the sector's 24.19. The stock is also trading above its median P/E level of 23.83 observed over the past year. The valuation suggests that Home Depot is overvalued.
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This valuation positioning becomes clearer when viewed alongside key peers. While HD trades at a premium to Lowe’s (with a forward 12-month P/E ratio of 21.96) and Williams-Sonoma (23.46), it trades at a discount to Floor & Decor Holdings (31.72).
How to Play HD Stock?
Home Depot continues to demonstrate structural strength through its Pro expansion strategy, digital investments and scale advantages. These initiatives support its long-term growth outlook and reinforce its leadership in the home improvement space.
That said, the stock’s premium valuation, combined with slower earnings momentum and ongoing housing-related headwinds, limits near-term upside potential. Much of the strategic optimism appears embedded in the current price. Considering the balance between long-term strengths and short-term uncertainties, maintaining existing positions appears sensible. New investors may benefit from waiting for clearer demand improvement or a more attractive valuation entry point.
Home Depot currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
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HD Jumps 17% in 3 Months: Should You Buy, Hold or Sell the Stock?

Earnings are arguably the most important single number on a company's quarterly financial report. Wall Street clearly dives into all of the other metrics and management's input, but the EPS figure helps cut through all the noise.
We know earnings results are vital, but how a company performs compared to bottom line expectations can be even more important when it comes to stock prices, especially in the near-term. This means that investors might want to take advantage of these earnings surprises.
Now that we know how important earnings and earnings surprises are, it's time to show investors how to take advantage of these events to boost their returns by utilizing the Zacks Earnings ESP filter.
The Zacks Earnings ESP, Explained
The Zacks Earnings ESP, or Expected Surprise Prediction, aims to find earnings surprises by focusing on the most recent analyst revisions. The basic premise is that if an analyst reevaluates their earnings estimate ahead of an earnings release, it means they likely have new information that could possibly be more accurate.
With this in mind, the Expected Surprise Prediction compares the Most Accurate Estimate (being the most recent) against the overall Zacks Consensus Estimate. The percentage difference provides the ESP figure. The system also utilizes our core Zacks Rank to provide a stronger system for identifying stocks that might beat their next quarterly earnings estimate and possibly see the stock price climb.
In fact, when we combined a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) or better and a positive Earnings ESP, stocks produced a positive surprise 70% of the time. Perhaps most importantly, using these parameters has helped produce 28.3% annual returns on average, according to our 10 year backtest.
Most stocks, about 60%, fall into the #3 (Hold) category, and they are expected to perform in-line with the broader market. Stocks with a #2 (Buy) and #1 (Strong Buy) rating, or the top 15% and top 5% of stocks, respectively, should outperform the market, with Strong Buy stocks outperforming more than any other rank.
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Now that we understand what the ESP is and how beneficial it can be, let's dive into a stock that currently fits the bill. Builders FirstSource (BLDR) earns a #3 (Hold) right now and its Most Accurate Estimate sits at $3.16 a share, just 30 days from its upcoming earnings release on November 6, 2024.
BLDR has an Earnings ESP figure of +2%, which, as explained above, is calculated by taking the percentage difference between the $3.16 Most Accurate Estimate and the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $3.10. Builders FirstSource is one of a large database of stocks with positive ESPs. Make sure to utilize our Earnings ESP Filter to uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they've reported.
BLDR is one of just a large database of Retail and Wholesale stocks with positive ESPs. Another solid-looking stock is Carvana (CVNA).
Carvana is a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) stock, and is getting ready to report earnings on October 30, 2024. CVNA's Most Accurate Estimate sits at $0.25 a share 23 days from its next earnings release.
For Carvana, the percentage difference between its Most Accurate Estimate and its Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.22 is +12.12%.
Because both stocks hold a positive Earnings ESP, BLDR and CVNA could potentially post earnings beats in their next reports.
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How to Find Strong Retail and Wholesale Stocks Slated for Positive Earnings Surprises

Shareholders of Williams Sonoma Inc (Symbol: WSM) looking to boost their income beyond the stock's 1.3% annualized dividend yield can sell the January 2028 covered call at the $300 strike and collect the premium based on the $20.00 bid, which annualizes to an additional 4.9% rate of return against the current stock price (at Stock Options Channel we call this the YieldBoost), for a total of 6.2% annualized rate in the scenario where the stock is not called away. Any upside above $300 would be lost if the stock rises there and is called away, but WSM shares would have to climb 45.6% from current levels for that to occur, meaning that in the scenario where the stock is called, the shareholder has earned a 55.3% return from this trading level, in addition to any dividends collected before the stock was called.
In general, dividend amounts are not always predictable and tend to follow the ups and downs of profitability at each company. In the case of Williams Sonoma Inc, looking at the dividend history chart for WSM below can help in judging whether the most recent dividend is likely to continue, and in turn whether it is a reasonable expectation to expect a 1.3% annualized dividend yield.
Below is a chart showing WSM's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $300 strike highlighted in red:
The chart above, and the stock's historical volatility, can be a helpful guide in combination with fundamental analysis to judge whether selling the January 2028 covered call at the $300 strike gives good reward for the risk of having given away the upside beyond $300. (Do most options expire worthless? This and six other common options myths debunked). We calculate the trailing twelve month volatility for Williams Sonoma Inc (considering the last 250 trading day closing values as well as today's price of $206.51) to be 42%. For other call options contract ideas at the various different available expirations, visit the WSM Stock Options page of StockOptionsChannel.com.
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How To YieldBoost Williams Sonoma To 6.2% Using Options

Berkshire Hathaway’s BRK.B Service and Retailing operations are a vital pillar of its long-term growth strategy, contributing significantly to revenues, earnings stability and diversification. Spanning service, retaining, Pilot and McLane, these businesses operate in cyclical yet essential sectors, providing dependable cash flows that help offset fluctuations in financial markets and insurance results.
Among these, the retail group includes Berkshire Hathaway Automotive, contributing about 69% to retail revenues. Others include furnishings businesses (Nebraska Furniture Mart, R.C. Willey, Star Furniture and Jordan’s), contributing about 17% to retail revenues, jewelry, confectionery, high-quality kitchen tools, party supplies, school supplies, toys and motorcycle accessories.
The retail sub-segment contributes approximately 13-21% to revenues and about 28-34% to earnings. Given a mixed bag, this sub-segment witnesses fluctuation in both earnings and revenues.
Scale and brand strength underpin strong retail performance. While furnishings businesses’ purchasing power enables competitive pricing, confectionery products deliver premium margins and pricing power. Supported by scale, operational autonomy and countercyclical demand, these businesses generate steady cash flows and long-term value.
At Berkshire, such consistency funds reinvestment and disciplined acquisitions, strengthening competitive advantages and positioning the Service and Retailing segment as a resilient, long-term compounding engine.
What About BRK.B Peers?
Williams-Sonoma’s WSM prospects are aided by an effective operating model, diversified brand portfolios, a robust e-commerce channel and global expansion efforts. Also, the launch of a new AI culinary and shopping companion, Olive, with AI integration across all brands, bodes well for Williams-Sonoma.
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BRK.B’s Price Performance
Shares of BRK.B have gained 12% in a year, outperforming the industry.
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BRK.B’s Expensive Valuation
BRK.B trades at a price-to-book value ratio of 1.54, above the industry average of 1.47. It carries a Value Score of C.
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No Estimate Movement for BRK.B
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for BRK.B’s fourth-quarter 2025 and first-quarter 2026 EPS witnessed no movement in the past seven days. The same holds true for 2025 and 2026 EPS estimates.
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The consensus estimates for BRK.B’s 2025 and 2026 revenues indicate year-over-year increases, while the same for 2025 and 2026 EPS indicate a decline.
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