Home Depot reported stronger second-quarter fiscal 2026 results, with sales rising to $47.9 billion from $45.3 billion a year earlier and comparable sales increasing 1.7%, including a 1.3% gain in the United States. Net earnings climbed to $4.8 billion, or $4.79 per diluted share, from $4.6 billion, or $4.58 per diluted share, while adjusted diluted earnings per share, a non-GAAP metric that excludes acquired intangible amortization, rose to $4.92 from $4.68. Richard McPhail, executive vice president and chief financial officer, said results exceeded expectations and reflected broad demand as customers continued taking on smaller projects. Ann-Marie Campbell, senior executive vice president, said the quarter showed the benefit of investments across the business and associates' focus on customer service. The company reaffirmed its fiscal 2026 guidance, including the expectation that IEEPA tariff refunds will partly offset unplanned fuel, energy and other producer input costs.