Goldman Sachs
May 20, 2026
Building Products: Home Depot 1Q26 Result - REH/RWC Read-Through
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This report analyzes Home Depot's 1Q26 results as a proxy for the US residential building and R&R markets, specifically evaluating the impact on Reece Group and Reliance Worldwide.
Key Takeaways
- 1.Home Depot's 1Q26 result showed a demand profile consistent with FY25, with Pro customers outperforming DIY.
- 2.Big-ticket discretionary projects (>US$1,000) remain pressured due to high financing costs despite a slight increase in transaction volume.
- 3.Home Depot's acquisition of Mingledorff's introduces competitive risk for Reece Group (REH) in the HVAC distribution market.
Table of Contents
- Why is this relevant?
- Bottom line
- Key takeaways
- Price Target Risks and Methodology - Reliance Worldwide Corp.
- Price Target Risks and Methodology - Reece Ltd.
- Disclosure Appendix
- Price target and rating history chart(s)
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Authors
Niraj ShahSophie YuAlex Nosatti
Securities
HD-USREHRWC.AX
Themes
Interest Rate SensitivityVertical Integration & Competition
Regions
Asia PacificNorth AmericaAustraliaUnited StatesCanada
