India, Aug. 18 -- Home Depot, Inc., the world's largest home improvement retailer, reported Tuesday higher second-quarter profit, with growth in comparable sales. Further, the firm maintained fiscal 2026 outlook.

Separately, Home Depot announced the nationwide rollout of Express Delivery, which is available for a small flat fee with no subscription or membership required. The rapid delivery is accessible to Pro and DIY customers. The Express Delivery reinforces the company's position as the fastest delivery provider in home improvement.

In the early morning trading on the NYSE, the shares were losing around 1.93 percent, trading at $331.62.

Richard McPhail, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, stated, "Our second quarter...