# The Dow Jones index fell more than 100 points on Tuesday.

*business · news · 2026-05-19 · Benzinga*

## Key points

- The Home Depot reported Q1 sales of $41.77 billion, surpassing analyst estimates of $41.53 billion.
- Home Depot's adjusted diluted EPS fell to $3.43, but still beat expectations of $3.41.
- Materials stocks led sector declines on Tuesday, falling by 1.8%.
- US private employers added an average of 42,250 jobs per week in the latest four weeks.

**Companies:** The Home Depot Inc.
**Countries:** United States

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