Home Depot Beats Q4 Estimates Amid 'Frozen' Housing Market and Transaction Slump
Home Depot reported fourth-quarter results that exceeded analyst expectations for earnings and revenue, yet the retailer warned of a 'frozen' housing environment as customer transactions fell 8.5%. Despite the muted performance, the company raised its quarterly dividend by 1.3% to $2.33 per share, signaling caution in a volatile macro climate.