Home Depot Inc HD shares are trading lower Tuesday morning after the company reported third-quarter financial results and reaffirmed its full-year outlook.
Home Depot said third-quarter revenue increased 5.6% year-over-year to $38.9 billion, which beat average analyst estimates of $38.01 billion, according to Benzinga Pro.
The retailer reported quarterly earnings of $4.24 per share, which beat average estimates of $4.13 per share. Earnings were up 8.2% year-over-year.
"We delivered another solid performance in the third quarter, driven by strength in project-related categories across the business," said Ted Decker, chair, president and CEO of Home Depot.
Home Depot reaffirmed full-year 2022 comparable sales growth guidance of approximately 3%. The company also reaffirmed that it expects earnings per share growth to be in the mid-single digits.
At the end of the quarter, Home Depot operated a total of 2,319 retail stores.
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HD Price Action: Home Depot has a 52-week high of $420.61 and a 52-week low of $264.51.
The stock was down 0.75% at $304.63 at time of publication.
Photo: courtesy of Home Depot.
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