Summary
The Home Depot, Inc. (HD) reported strong financial performance for fiscal year 2021, driven by sustained high demand in the home improvement sector. Net sales increased by 14.4% to $151.2 billion, and net earnings grew to $16.4 billion, or $15.53 per diluted share. This growth reflects robust comparable sales, a notable increase in average ticket price, and the positive impact of strategic investments in an interconnected customer experience, encompassing both digital and physical channels. The company continued its commitment to shareholder value by returning approximately $22 billion through dividends and share repurchases in fiscal 2021. The company also emphasized its strategic goals of providing the best customer experience, maintaining its position as the low-cost provider, and optimizing capital allocation for efficient investor returns. Looking ahead, The Home Depot plans to reinvest approximately $3 billion in capital expenditures for fiscal year 2022, continuing its focus on business growth and enhancing customer and associate experiences.
Financial Highlights
27 data points| Revenue | $151.16B |
| Cost of Revenue | $100.33B |
| Gross Profit | $50.83B |
| SG&A Expenses | $25.41B |
| Operating Expenses | $27.79B |
| Operating Income | $23.04B |
| Interest Expense | $1.35B |
| Net Income | $16.43B |
| EPS (Basic) | $15.59 |
| EPS (Diluted) | $15.53 |
| Shares Outstanding (Basic) | 1.05B |
| Shares Outstanding (Diluted) | 1.06B |
Key Highlights
- 1Net sales for fiscal year 2021 reached $151.2 billion, a 14.4% increase year-over-year, reflecting strong consumer demand for home improvement.
- 2Net earnings were $16.4 billion, or $15.53 per diluted share, showcasing significant profitability.
- 3Total comparable sales increased by 11.4%, driven by a 11.7% rise in comparable average ticket, indicating increased customer spending per transaction.
- 4The company returned approximately $22 billion to shareholders in fiscal 2021 through dividends ($7.0 billion) and share repurchases ($14.8 billion).
- 5The Home Depot plans capital expenditures of approximately $3 billion for fiscal year 2022, signaling continued investment in business growth and operational enhancements.
- 6The acquisition of HD Supply in late 2020 is integrated, contributing to the company's strategy to serve the MRO marketplace.
- 7The company maintained a strong return on invested capital (ROIC) of 44.7% for fiscal 2021.