# The home improvement giant reported net sales of nearly $41.8 billion in the first quarter, up 4.8% from the same period last year.

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

## Key points

- Home Depot reported first quarter net sales of nearly $41.8 billion, up 4.8% year-over-year.
- Despite higher sales, Home Depot's first quarter profits declined compared to last year.
- Outdoor categories like grills and patio equipment saw the largest sales lifts this quarter.
- Housing affordability and economic uncertainty continue to pressure Home Depot's consumer demand.

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

[Read the full story on The Atlanta Journal-Constitution](https://www.ajc.com/business/2026/05/home-depot-consumer-remarkably-resilient-despite-rising-costs-uncertainty/)

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