Home Depot Earnings Review: Solid Growth On Positive Economic Prospects

America's largest home improvement retailer, Home Depot, reported solid Q4 and fiscal 2014 results on February 25, backed by an improving U.S. economy and housing market. Sales for the retailer grew 8.3% on a year-on-year basis in the quarter with comp sales registering a 7.9% growth over the same time to beat analyst expectations. In the full year, sales increased 5.5% to $83.2 billion with comp sales growing 5.3%. Overall, 2014 shaped up to be a fantastic year for Home Depot, with the highest ...