Home Depot customers stick to smaller projects as housing costs stay high — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/home-depot-customers-stick-to-smaller-projects-as-housing-costs-stay-highContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Home Depot Beats Q2 Forecasts Despite Frozen Housing Markethttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/home-depot-customers-stick-to-smaller-projects-as-housing-costs-stay-highhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/home-depot-customers-stick-to-smaller-projects-as-housing-costs-stay-high#u45400Thu, 20 Aug 2026 03:25:47 +0000Home Depot reported second quarter fiscal 2026 earnings that exceeded forecasts, though the company describes housing market conditions as frozen. Customers are prioritizing smaller projects due to high housing costs. Despite these headwinds, Home Depot reaffirmed its fiscal 2026 guidance and reported higher sales. To improve service, the company is expanding its nationwide express delivery to accelerate fulfillment in the home improvement sector.Why it mattersHigh housing costs typically drive larger renovation projects when homeowners move or invest heavily in equity. A frozen market suggest