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Nov 19, 2025 4:40 AM

Home Depot Blames Disappointing Q3 On 'Lack of Storms' As Clear Skies Hit Roofing, Plywood, Electrical Demand

Home improvement retailer, Home Depot Inc. (NYSE:HD), has said that a rare absence of storms and other extreme weather events in recent months has resulted in its disappointing third-quarter performance.

Clear Skies Affect Performance

During its earnings call on Tuesday, the company’s Chairman and CEO, Edward Decker, said, “Our results missed our expectations primarily due to the lack of storms in the third quarter,” adding that the missed demand “resulted in greater-than-expected pressure in certain categories.”

The company reported a 0.2% increase in comparable sales, but October turned negative, down 1.5% as weather-related demand evaporated. “There was no storm activity this ...