10-KPeriod: FY2022

HOME DEPOT, INC. Annual Report, Year Ended Jan 30, 2022

Filed March 23, 2022For Securities:HD

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
Beta

Revenue

$151.16B

33.6% Gross Margin

Net Income

$16.43B

10.9% Net Margin

EPS (Diluted)

$15.53

Free Cash Flow

$16.57B

Financial Statements
Beta
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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Home Depot reported a strong performance with net sales of $151.2 billion, up 14.4% from the prior year, and net earnings of $16.4 billion, or $15.53 per diluted share. This was driven by continued high demand in home improvement, increased average customer spend, and successful strategic investments in their interconnected shopping experience.

In fiscal year 2021, Home Depot returned approximately $22 billion to shareholders. This included $7.0 billion in cash dividends and $14.8 billion through share repurchases, demonstrating a commitment to enhancing shareholder value.

The company's strategic priorities are to provide the best customer experience in home improvement, extend its position as the low-cost provider, and be the most efficient investor of capital. They plan to achieve this by reinvesting in the business and returning excess cash to shareholders.

For fiscal year 2022, Home Depot plans to invest approximately $3 billion in capital expenditures, which is consistent with their long-term strategy of investing about 2% of net sales annually back into the business to drive growth and improve customer and associate experiences.