New York, Jan 11, 2026, 21:20 EST — The market has closed.
- Floor & Decor shares climbed roughly 8% on Friday, outpacing most home-improvement stocks
- The surge hit on strong volume, following a widespread rally in housing-related shares
- Investors are shifting focus to this week’s inflation and consumer-spending reports
Shares of Floor & Decor Holdings Inc (FND) jumped roughly 8% in the final U.S. session, closing Friday at $72.74. Trading volume hit around 5 million shares, with the stock swinging between $68.32 and $72.95. U.S. markets will reopen on Monday.
The surge thrusts the specialty flooring retailer back into focus as a series of U.S. data releases loom, with the potential to shift rate expectations. Floor & Decor operates near the heart of the housing cycle, where mortgage rates and home sales directly influence spending by homeowners and contractors on renovations.
Shares in home improvement surged Friday. Home Depot and Lowe’s each climbed roughly 4%, Mohawk Industries was up close to 4%, while the S&P 500 ETF edged higher by about 0.6%.
The U.S. Labor Department reported a modest hiring gain in December, with payrolls increasing by 50,000. The unemployment rate held steady at 4.4%, while retail trade lost 25,000 jobs.
Job growth has “come to a virtual standstill” since spring, according to KPMG chief economist Diane Swonk. She noted the slowdown is sending mixed signals to the Federal Reserve. (KPMG)
Housing data caught investors’ attention, despite delays in the government’s release schedule. The Census Bureau and HUD reported October housing starts at a 1.246 million annual rate, down 4.6% from September. Meanwhile, permits edged down to 1.412 million.
Mortgage costs continue to hold sway. Freddie Mac reported the 30-year fixed rate at 6.16% on Jan. 8, with purchase applications rising over 20% compared to last year. (Freddie Mac)
Floor & Decor hasn’t announced any investor events on the horizon; its calendar shows no scheduled dates coming up.
On Dec. 26, the company unveiled a new store in Dearborn, Michigan. (Floor & Decor Holdings, Inc.)
That means the stock will largely follow broader macro and sector trends until the next earnings report. Investors are focused on comparable-store sales—those from locations open at least a year—gross margin, and whether demand is shifting between professional contractors and DIY customers.
That bounce could stall if borrowing costs rise once more or if housing turnover remains sluggish, capping demand for major remodeling projects. Floor & Decor also faces stiff competition from big-box retailers and local flooring outlets, where prices and promotions shift quickly.
Tuesday kicks off with the U.S. consumer price index for December, due at 8:30 a.m. ET. Then on Wednesday, the Census Bureau releases its advance retail sales numbers for November, also at 8:30 a.m. ET. This report tends to sway rate outlooks and can impact stocks tied to housing. (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
