Home improvement demand is closely related to the underlying strength of the housing market. Most people undergo renovation projects just before selling a house or after buying a new place. Visits to Home Depot stores dropped 2.2% year over year in the second quarter, according to foot-traffic data from Placer.ai.

In Q1, Home Depot experienced solid demand for smaller projects and seasonal activities; however, high interest rates deterred many consumers

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