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Home Depot: In This Economy, We Can Kiss Remodeling And Construction Goodbye
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Home Depot: In This Economy, We Can Kiss Remodeling And Construction Goodbye

Seeking Alpha·APAC Research·28 days ago
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Home Consumer  Summary Home Depot faces mounting macro headwinds, including inflation, high energy costs, and a cooling housing market, prompting a downgrade to sell. HD's cyclical exposure is pronounced amid economic uncertainty, with remodeling and construction activity likely to slow through the summer. Valuation remains stretched: HD trades at a 22.76x TTM GAAP PE and requires 23% levered FCF growth to justify its current price. Given limited upside and significant risks, I see HD as unattractive for portfolio inclusion at current levels. M. Suhail/iStock Editorial via Getty Images Food costs? Up. Fuel costs? Also up. Healthcare, college, cars, haircuts, you name it. It 's all getting more expensive, and with the war with Iran dragging on, conditions are likely to get worse rather Analyst’s Disclosure: I/we have no stock, option or similar derivative position in any of the companies mentioned, and no plans to initiate any such positions within the next 72 hours.…

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