Unlocking Q2 Potential of Home Depot (HD): Exploring Wall Street Estimates for Key Metrics

In its upcoming report, Home Depot (HD) is predicted by Wall Street analysts to post quarterly earnings of $4.56 per share, reflecting a decline of 1.9% compared to the same period last year. Revenues are forecasted to be $42.53 billion, representing a year-over-year decrease of 0.9%.The current level reflects a downward revision of 0.3% in the consensus EPS estimate for the quarter over the past 30 days. This demonstrates how the analysts covering the stock have collectively reappraised their initial projections over this period.Before a company announces its earnings, it is essential to take into account any changes made to earnings estimates. This is a valuable factor in predicting the potential reactions of investors toward the stock. Empirical research has consistently shown a strong correlation between trends in earnings estimate revisions and the short-term price performance of a stock.While it's common for investors to rely on consensus earnings and revenue estimates for assessing how the business may have performed during the quarter, exploring analysts' forecasts for key metrics can yield valuable insights.That said, let's delve into the average estimates of some Home Depot metrics that Wall Street analysts commonly model and monitor.Analysts' assessment points toward 'Number of stores - Retail' reaching 2,340. Compared to the current estimate, the company reported 2,326 in the same quarter of the previous year.Analysts expect 'Average ticket - Retail' to come in at $89.67. The estimate is in contrast to the year-ago figure of $90.07.The consensus among analysts is that 'Number of customer transactions - Retail' will reach 456.64 million. The estimate is in contrast to the year-ago figure of 459.1 million.View all Key Company Metrics for Home Depot here>>>Shares of Home Depot have demonstrated returns of -0.5% over the past month compared to the Zacks S&P 500 composite's -6.5% change. With a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), HD is expected to mirror the overall market performance in the near future. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stocks here >>>>7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 DaysJust released: Experts distill 7 elite stocks from the current list of 220 Zacks Rank #1 Strong Buys. They deem these tickers "Most Likely for Early Price Pops."Since 1988, the full list has beaten the market more than 2X over with an average gain of +24.2% per year. So be sure to give these hand picked 7 your immediate attention. See them now >>Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report The Home Depot, Inc. (HD): Free Stock Analysis ReportTo read this article on Zacks.com click here.Zacks Investment ResearchWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks