Home Depot vs. Lowe's: A Look at Recent Revenue Trends for These Home Improvement Giants

Home Depot maintains roughly double the revenue of Lowe's in the home improvement retail sector. Both companies display stable seasonal patterns, though recent interest rate headwinds and a soft housing market pressured stock prices. Home Depot's P/S ratio dipped below 2.0 in May before recovering, while Lowe's offers a compelling valuation at 1.3 P/S and recently raised its dividend 4%.

07/11/2026, 5:30 PM • The Motley Fool

Home Depot vs. Lowe's: Which Big Box Home Improvement Giant Is the Better Buy in 2026?

Home Depot and Lowe's dominate the home improvement retail market with different growth strategies. Home Depot leads in the professional contractor segment with a $357B market cap, higher margins, and strong free cash flow, but trades at a premium valuation (P/E 25.41). Lowe's, with a $128B market cap, appears cheaper (P/E 19.24) and is aggressively expanding into the professional market while maintaining its DIY homeowner base. Analysts project Lowe's will grow faster in 2026 with 8% sales growth versus Home Depot's 4%, making Lowe's the potentially better value despite Home Depot's market dominance.

07/06/2026, 1:29 PM • The Motley Fool

3 Dividend ETF Picks That Could Build Serious Long-Term Wealth

The article examines three dividend-focused ETFs as wealth-building alternatives to growth stocks. SCHD offers higher yields through value-oriented dividend stocks, VIG combines growth potential with rising dividends, and DGRO provides a balanced hybrid approach. All three can build serious long-term wealth through dividend reinvestment if held patiently.

07/05/2026, 5:20 PM • The Motley Fool

Want Decades of Passive Income? Buy This ETF and Hold It Forever.

The Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD) is recommended as a long-term holding for passive income, offering a 3.25% dividend yield—more than three times the S&P 500's 1.07%. The ETF tracks 100 dividend-paying companies with at least 10 years of consecutive dividend payments and has seen its payout rise 211% over the past decade. Year-to-date performance shows 18.9% total return versus the S&P 500's 8.1%.

07/03/2026, 7:27 AM • The Motley Fool

Want a Lifetime of Passive Income? Buy Realty Income Stock in July and Never Sell.

Realty Income (O), a REIT specializing in brick-and-mortar retail properties, is presented as a long-term dividend investment opportunity. Despite retail sector challenges, the company maintains 98%+ occupancy rates with strong tenants like Walmart and Home Depot, has paid monthly dividends since 1969 with quarterly increases since 1998, and is exploring new markets including AI data center infrastructure.

07/02/2026, 3:20 AM • The Motley Fool

124 New Permanent Supportive Homes for Veterans Made Possible in Part by The Home Depot Foundation

Swords to Plowshares announced a $750,000 grant from The Home Depot Foundation to support the rehabilitation of 1035 Van Ness Avenue, which will provide 124 permanent supportive homes for veterans experiencing or at risk of homelessness in San Francisco. The $44 million project strengthens Swords to Plowshares' position as the city's largest affordable housing provider for veterans and includes comprehensive support services.

07/01/2026, 11:00 AM • GlobeNewswire

Alphabet Stock Investors: Here's the Most Important Metric to Follow

Alphabet shares have doubled in 12 months despite a recent 15% pullback. The key metric investors should monitor is Google Cloud's backlog, which nearly doubled to $462 billion in Q1 2026—nearly 6x the segment's annualized revenue. With 63% YoY revenue growth and expanding enterprise customer base, Google Cloud's backlog trajectory will signal whether Alphabet's massive $185 billion capital expenditure is justified.

06/29/2026, 3:15 PM • The Motley Fool

Home Depot vs. Lowe's: Which Big Box Home Improvement Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?

The Motley Fool compares Home Depot and Lowe's as investment options in 2026. Home Depot maintains dominance in the professional contractor market with strategic acquisitions and a strong distribution network, while Lowe's is aggressively expanding into larger professional markets with innovative tools and faster fulfillment. Despite Home Depot's larger scale and higher profitability, Lowe's is recommended as the better buy due to its lower valuation metrics, higher projected growth rates (8% sales growth vs. 4% for Home Depot), and better value proposition.

06/25/2026, 3:31 PM • The Motley Fool

Why Home Depot and Lowe's Fell After the Fed Held Interest Rates Steady.

Home Depot and Lowe's shares dropped 2.5-3% after the Federal Reserve held interest rates steady on June 17, 2026. Higher mortgage rates (30-year fixed at 6.47%) reduce housing turnover and consumer spending on home improvement projects. Both retailers forecast weak same-store sales growth of just 1% for fiscal 2026, with some Fed officials expecting potential rate hikes ahead.

06/22/2026, 9:30 AM • The Motley Fool

This Homebuilder's Average Selling Price Just Hit a 9-Year Low. Here's Why That's Great News for Home Depot

Lennar reported lower average home selling prices ($371,000) to boost demand amid affordability challenges. Lower home prices should increase existing home sales and lead to more major renovation projects, benefiting Home Depot, the largest home-improvement retailer. Despite short-term economic concerns, Home Depot's stock trades at an attractive valuation with positive long-term outlook.

06/22/2026, 7:05 AM • The Motley Fool

Father’s Day Investing: 3 Stocks Built for Long-Term Returns

As sector rotation away from AI gains momentum, three dividend-paying stocks offer long-term investment potential for Father's Day: Stanley Black & Decker benefits from industrial recovery and supply chain diversification efforts; Home Depot shows signs of recovery with potential interest rate cuts unlocking the housing market; and YETI Holdings demonstrates premium market resilience despite margin pressure from tariffs.

06/16/2026, 11:16 AM • Investing

The Housing Boom Hiding in Plain Sight and the 238% Dividend Grower to Play It

The article argues that a housing renovation boom is underway driven by aging homes, high mortgage rates keeping homeowners in place, and accumulated home equity. Home Depot is positioned as the primary beneficiary, with strong free cash flow ($14B annually), a 238% dividend increase over a decade, and AI-powered tools improving contractor efficiency. The stock is trading 25% below its 2024 high, offering an attractive entry point with a near-3% dividend yield.

06/16/2026, 10:27 AM • Investing

The Housing Boom Hiding in Plain Sight and the 238% Dividend Grower to Play It

The article argues that a housing renovation boom is underway driven by aging homes (average 44 years old), high mortgage rates keeping homeowners in place, and accumulated home equity. Home Depot is positioned as the primary beneficiary, with strong free cash flow ($14B annually), a 238% dividend increase over the past decade, and AI-powered tools improving contractor efficiency. The stock has declined 25% from its 2024 high despite these fundamentals, offering an attractive entry point with a near-3% dividend yield.

06/16/2026, 5:09 AM • Investing

Medline Distribution Center Fire Creates Near-Term Headwind: Analyst

Medline Inc. stock fell 2.53% on Friday following a major fire that destroyed its 1 million-square-foot distribution center in Tracy, California on Thursday. The facility represents 4% of the company's U.S. warehouse space and 3% globally. Analysts expect near-term margin pressure from inventory losses and replenishment costs, though long-term impact should be limited given Medline's scale. The stock decline was also influenced by an FDA warning letter issued last week citing significant manufacturing violations at its Waukegan facility.

06/12/2026, 2:13 PM • Benzinga

3 Boring Dividend Stocks I'd Buy Instead of SpaceX Any Day

The author recommends three dividend stocks—Realty Income, Home Depot, and American Express—as safer alternatives to investing in SpaceX's IPO. These companies offer reliable dividends, strong fundamentals, and resilience in an expensive market. Realty Income provides a 5.3% yield with 55+ years of uninterrupted monthly dividends, Home Depot shows growth despite economic headwinds, and American Express demonstrates strong revenue and earnings growth with affluent customer loyalty.

06/11/2026, 5:25 AM • The Motley Fool