Home Depot Holds Prices Steady Despite Tariffs, Reaffirms Full-Year Outlook

Will Home Depot’s Tariff Strategy Give It a Competitive Edge Over Walmart?

Home Depot is staying firm on prices despite rising tariff concerns, as CFO Richard McPhail confirmed the retailer has no plans to raise prices. The stance contrasts with Walmart’s recent announcement that it will pass higher costs on to customers as early as late May. McPhail credited Home Depot’s scale, supplier partnerships, and operational efficiencies for its ability to absorb costs without affecting retail pricing.

In the pre-market session at 10:12 GMT, Home Depot Inc is trading $385.00, up $5.62 or +1.48%.

U.S.-Centric Supply Chain Shields Home Depot from Tariff Exposure

According to McPhail, over half of Home Depot’s merchandise is sourced from the U.S., and ongoing efforts to diversify import origins have further reduced dependency on any single country. By next year, no individual foreign nation will account for more than 10% of the company’s imports. This strategic supply shift helps limit tariff exposure, particularly from China, allowing the retailer to stabilize pricing and avoid cost pass-through to consumers.

Q1 Results: Sales Beat, Earnings Miss

Home Depot posted $39.86 billion in revenue for Q1, beating Wall Street’s estimate of $39.32 billion, while adjusted earnings per share came in at $3.56—just shy of the expected $3.59. Net income fell to $3.43 billion, down from $3.60 billion a year earlier. Comparable sales declined 0.3% company-wide, though U.S. comps edged up 0.2%. Sales gained momentum as the quarter progressed, with April seeing a 1.8% year-over-year increase after weather dragged down February’s results.

Professional Segment, SRS Deal Drive Revenue Growth

The SRS Distribution acquisition has started to pay off. Roughly $2.6 billion of Home Depot’s $3.44 billion year-over-year revenue growth came from the SRS business. The deal positions Home Depot to expand its footprint among home professionals—a key area of strength as DIY spending cools. Average transaction values held steady at $90.71, while total transactions rose 2.1%, indicating steady demand among core customers despite macroeconomic headwinds.

Homeowners Still Spending, But Favoring Smaller Projects

Home Depot’s more affluent, home-owning customer base has shown resilience. However, many are deferring large remodels in favor of smaller seasonal projects. Categories like appliances, garden, and plumbing performed well, while high-ticket areas like kitchens and baths lagged. The company reported strong engagement during its spring Black Friday event, with continued momentum into May.

Market Forecast: Cautiously Bullish with Key Support from Professional Demand

Despite soft spots in big-ticket DIY spending, Home Depot’s U.S.-focused sourcing strategy, diversified imports, and strong pro segment support a cautiously bullish near-term outlook. Stable pricing amid broader inflation pressures offers a key competitive advantage. Traders should monitor continued performance in contractor-driven sales and tariff developments for further signals.

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