If you asked most retailers whether they've found the past few years challenging, almost every single one of them would probably give you a resounding affirmative. The recent past has been almost unprecedentedly difficult for most stores across the U.

Home Depot thrives with U.S.-focused sourcing and diverse revenue streams. Find out why I think the HD stock is a buy amid tariff resiliency.

Home Depot executives said the retailer would maintain pricing levels despite the impact of tariffs, citing its scale and relationships with suppliers.

Home Depot is in its peak spring sales season, but must contend with high interest rates, a sluggish housing market and tariff-related cost pressures.

Lowe's (LOW) delivered on subdued expectations after years of post-pandemic struggles. The home improvement chain reported earnings on Wednesday morning that matched estimates on revenue and beat on earnings.

"The only way out of this is going to be with honest communication," Angie Melissa Reyes, a relationship expert, told Newsweek.

Walmart opened the door for retailers to hike prices over tariffs, but Home Depot doesn't plan to. Digging into each business helps explain why.

Home improvement retailers saw mixed first quarter results this week: Home Depot (HD) reported a slight earnings miss while beating on revenue, Lowe's (LOW) beat earnings forecasts while its revenue came in line with Wall Street expectations.