Investors shouldn't get scared off because of short-term pressure. Home Depot's management is always finding ways to generate growth opportunities and become more efficient, and its approach to tariffs should boost investor confidence. The company purchased SRS last year to expand its market opportunity, which it sees as $1 trillion.

But on its earnings call Tuesday morning, Home Depot told investors it doesn’t plan broad price increases. At a time when consumers are bracing for higher prices, companies can give themselves an edge by promising to buck that trend. Terry Esper, a professor of logistics at the Ohio State University, said Home Depot is in a good position.