# Home Depot got a lift in the first quarter from professionals and also homeowners stocking up on spring supplies.

*business · news · 2026-05-19 · The Atlanta Journal-Constitution*

## Key points

- Home Depot's first-quarter profit fell but still exceeded Wall Street expectations.
- Comparable store sales at Home Depot increased by 0.6% in the U.S. during the quarter.
- Transactions declined year-over-year, but the average customer receipt rose 1.3% to $92.67.
- Demand from professional customers and spring supplies helped offset broader housing market weakness.

**Companies:** Home Depot
**Countries:** United States

[Read the full story on The Atlanta Journal-Constitution](https://www.ajc.com/news/2026/05/home-depot-profit-falls-but-it-tops-expectations-in-the-face-of-growing-economic-uncertainty/)

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