Home Depot: Solid Q1 Earnings, But I'm Waiting For $270 To Buy

Home Depot delivered Q1 beats on revenue and EPS but faces macro headwinds from elevated interest rates and stagnant housing turnover. HD's 2026 guidance is conservative, projecting adjusted EPS growth up to 4% and sales growth of 2.5–4.5%, reflecting pressured operating margins. Despite a 30% stock price decline, HD trades at a premium ~20x forward earnings, leaving a limited margin of safety for new buyers.