Summary
The Home Depot, Inc. (HD) reported solid performance in its fiscal year ending January 30, 2011, demonstrating resilience following a challenging prior year. Net sales increased by 2.8% to $68.0 billion, and comparable store sales saw a positive uptick of 2.9%. This growth was driven by an increase in customer transactions and a slight rise in average ticket price, indicating a recovery in consumer spending for home improvement. The company's strategic initiatives, including enhanced customer service, improved product authority, supply chain efficiencies, and an interconnected retail strategy, appear to be yielding positive results. Earnings from continuing operations increased significantly, and the company continued its commitment to returning value to shareholders through share repurchases and dividend payments. Despite ongoing economic uncertainties, Home Depot's diversified customer base and focus on value positions it well for future performance.
Financial Highlights
28 data points| Revenue | $68.00B |
| Cost of Revenue | $44.69B |
| Gross Profit | $23.30B |
| SG&A Expenses | $15.85B |
| Operating Expenses | $17.46B |
| Operating Income | $5.84B |
| Interest Expense | $530.00M |
| Net Income | $3.34B |
| EPS (Basic) | $2.03 |
| EPS (Diluted) | $2.01 |
| Shares Outstanding (Basic) | 1.65B |
| Shares Outstanding (Diluted) | 1.66B |
Key Highlights
- 1Net sales grew 2.8% to $68.0 billion in fiscal year 2010.
- 2Comparable store sales increased by 2.9%, indicating a recovery in demand.
- 3Diluted Earnings per Share from Continuing Operations rose to $2.01 from $1.55 in the prior year.
- 4The company returned $2.6 billion to shareholders through share repurchases and $1.6 billion in dividends.
- 5Key initiatives focused on customer service, product authority, productivity, and interconnected retail are showing positive impacts.
- 6The company ended fiscal 2010 with 2,248 stores globally.
- 7A $51 million charge was recorded related to the extension of a guarantee for HD Supply, Inc.