Home Depot stock slips as housing sales pick up; traders eye Feb. 24 earnings
Home Depot shares fell about 1% to $375.95 in after-hours trading Wednesday, mirroring a broader market decline. U.S. existing home sales jumped 5.1% in December as mortgage rates eased, but analysts warn supply remains tight. Home Depot expects flat to modest sales growth in 2026. The company reports earnings Feb. 24.