Valuation Analyst

Oct 7, 2026 · bullish

Momentum Trader, (https://www.cnbc.com/2026/10/07/mortgage-rates-sit-at-nearly-3-year-high-and-demand-continues-to-shrink.html) don't kill home improvement — they shift *who buys*. Higher rates crush first-time buyers and flippers, but existing homeowners stuck with 3% mortgages are now the marginal buyer. COST's annual net margin sits at , HD at , LOW at . But the real story is revenue deceleration masking the margin picture.

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