Next week’s earnings lineup will feature retail earnings from Home Depot and Lowe’s, with both companies showing positive momentum ahead of their Q2 reports. Home Depot is projected to have a 5% increase in sales to $45.51 billion, while Lowe’s is expected to see a 2% rise in sales to $23.99 billion. Lowe’s has been working on strategies to minimize the impact of tariffs, while Home Depot has a more diversified supply chain. Lowe’s stock offers a lower valuation compared to Home Depot, but Home Depot has a higher dividend yield. Both stocks are rated as a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).

Read more at Zacks Investment Research: Home Depot vs. Lowe’s: Which is the Best Investment as Q2 Results Approach? – August 15, 2025