Summary
Home Depot, Inc. (HD) reported its second-quarter fiscal year 2009 results, showing a decline in net sales and earnings compared to the prior year, reflecting the challenging economic environment and its impact on the home improvement market. For the three months ended August 2, 2009, net sales decreased by 9.1% to $19.1 billion, and diluted earnings per share (EPS) were $0.66, down from $0.71 in the same period last year. The company continued to execute strategic rationalization plans, incurring charges related to store closures and business exits, which impacted earnings. However, excluding these charges, adjusted EPS showed a smaller decline. Despite the revenue downturn, Home Depot demonstrated improved gross profit margins due to a better product mix, fewer markdowns, and improved shrink performance. The company also focused on operational efficiencies, evidenced by a significant reduction in Selling, General, and Administrative (SG&A) expenses as a percentage of net sales over the six-month period. Liquidity remains strong, with substantial cash and cash equivalents and a manageable debt-to-equity ratio, allowing the company to fund capital expenditures and dividend payments.
Financial Highlights
47 data points| Revenue | $19.07B |
| Cost of Revenue | $12.68B |
| Gross Profit | $6.39B |
| SG&A Expenses | $4.12B |
| Operating Expenses | $4.55B |
| Operating Income | $1.83B |
| Interest Expense | $167.00M |
| Net Income | $1.12B |
| EPS (Basic) | $0.66 |
| EPS (Diluted) | $0.66 |
| Shares Outstanding (Basic) | 1.68B |
| Shares Outstanding (Diluted) | 1.69B |
Key Highlights
- 1Net sales for the second quarter decreased 9.1% year-over-year to $19.1 billion, with comparable store sales down 8.5%.
- 2Diluted Earnings Per Share (EPS) were $0.66 for the quarter, a decrease from $0.71 in the prior year's second quarter.
- 3Excluding "Rationalization Charges" related to business restructuring and store closures, adjusted diluted EPS for the quarter was $0.67, a slight decrease from $0.72 in Q2 FY2008.
- 4Gross profit margin improved to 33.5% from 33.2% in the prior year's quarter, driven by product mix and better inventory management.
- 5Selling, General, and Administrative (SG&A) expenses decreased 7.8% in the quarter, but rose slightly as a percentage of net sales.
- 6The company maintained a strong liquidity position with $3.1 billion in Cash and Cash Equivalents at quarter-end.
- 7Inventories were reduced by $1.1 billion year-over-year, indicating successful inventory management efforts.