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Evercore raises 2026 home improvement growth view to 2%

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 06:50:15 -0400

Investing.com -- Evercore adjusted its 2026 home improvement category growth estimate to 2% from 1%, citing stronger first-half performance rather than an improved outlook for the sector.

The firm's Home Improvement Lead Indicator declined 18 basis points month-over-month to 2.8% in June, marking the fifth consecutive reading near 3%. The decrease came from weaker consumer sentiment comparisons and a narrowing mortgage rate tailwind, which offset gains from better home prices and project-related spending.

First-half 2026 Census category sales reached 3.9%, exceeding the path implied in Evercore's previous 1% estimate. The firm kept its second-half outlook unchanged, which mechanically produces approximately 2% growth

Evercore raises 2026 home improvement growth view to 2%

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 06:50:15 -0400

Investing.com -- Evercore adjusted its 2026 home improvement category growth estimate to 2% from 1%, citing stronger first-half performance rather than an improved outlook for the sector.

Evercore raises 2026 home improvement growth view to 2%

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 06:50:15 -0400

Investing.com -- Evercore adjusted its 2026 home improvement category growth estimate to 2% from 1%, citing stronger first-half performance rather than an improved outlook for the sector.

Evercore raises 2026 home improvement growth view to 2%

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 06:50:15 -0400

Investing.com -- Evercore adjusted its 2026 home improvement category growth estimate to 2% from 1%, citing stronger first-half performance rather than an improved outlook for the sector.

Barclays expects Home Depot, Lowe's Q2 results in line

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 06:14:54 -0400

Investing.com -- Barclays anticipates second-quarter results for Home Depot and Lowe's to align with consensus estimates despite ongoing housing market weakness and consumer uncertainty.

The investment bank stated that home improvement demand appears stable to slightly improving, which should support results that meet expectations. Sales are currently running slightly positive without significant housing market support, according to the note.

Barclays noted that spring was lackluster for housing. The firm said comparisons will ease and estimates appear reasonable for this year, with valuations remaining attractive.

Both stocks have returned toward their lows, which Barclays attributed to recent rate movements and the risk of further

Barclays expects Home Depot, Lowe's Q2 results in line

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 06:14:54 -0400

Investing.com -- Barclays anticipates second-quarter results for Home Depot and Lowe's to align with consensus estimates despite ongoing housing market weakness and consumer uncertainty.

Barclays noted that spring was lackluster for housing. The firm said comparisons will ease and estimates appear reasonable for this year, with valuations remaining attractive.

Both stocks have returned toward their lows, which Barclays attributed to recent rate movements and the risk of further

Lowe's (LOW) PT Lowered to $252 at JPMorgan

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 09:27:10 -0400

JPMorgan analyst Christopher Horvers lowered the price target on Lowe's (NYSE: LOW) to $252.00 (from $279.00) while maintaining a Overweight rating.

Lowe's Foundation Tops $60 Million in Skilled Trades Training, Expanding Its Partner Ecosystem Across 30 States

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 08:00:00 -0400