The Home Depot logo is visible in Mexico City, Mexico, on January 15, 2020. Despite a nearly 3% decline in quarterly sales, the home improvement chain exceeded Wall Street’s earnings and revenue expectations. The company anticipates a 1% sales growth in fiscal year 2024 and plans to open about a dozen new stores during the year. Chief Financial Officer Richard McPhail stated that demand decreased throughout the year due to consumers returning to typical spending patterns, along with falling lumber prices and rising interest rates. However, McPhail expressed optimism about the company’s potential for growth, stating that the market is on its way back to normal demand conditions. For more information, visit www.cnbc.com
