“We expect third-quarter comp sales to be approximately 125 basis points above the bottom end of our full-year guide”

In context

“to reflect the inclusion of ADG. Taking this into account, we are now expecting sales in the range of $84.5 billion to $85.5 billion with comparable sales in a range of flat to up 1%. We also now expect full-year adjusted operating margin in a range of 12.2% to 12.3% and adjusted diluted earnings per share of approximately $12.2 to $12.45 and we continue to expect capital expenditures of approximately $2.5 billion as we invest in the business and open new stores. Please note that this outlook does not include any potential impacts related to the acquisition of FBM. On an annualized basis, we expect ADG to negatively impact consolidated adjusted operating margin by approximately 15 basis points. Now to assist you with your modeling, here are a few points to consider for the third quarter. We expect third-quarter comp sales to be approximately 125 basis points above the bottom end of our full-year guide and we also expect third-quarter adjusted operating margin rate to be down approximately 20 basis points from prior year adjusted operating margin rate driven by ADG operating mix. In closing, we are confident our total home strategic initiatives are resonating with customers and that we are making the right investments. Both organic and inorganic, to position the company for sustainable, long-term sales growth and shareholder value creation. With that, I will hand the call back over to Marvin to discuss this morning's announcement regarding the acquisition of FBM. Marvin Ellison: Thank you, Brandon. Over the last couple of years, we've been assessing potential new opportunities for growth within our industry we evaluate a number of options including FBM. Since the beginning of this year,”