10-QPeriod: Q2 FY2020

HOME DEPOT, INC. Quarterly Report for Q2 Ended Aug 4, 2019

Filed August 27, 2019For Securities:HD

Summary

Home Depot, Inc. reported solid results for the second quarter and first half of fiscal year 2019, demonstrating continued sales growth and profitability. Net sales for the second quarter increased by 1.2% to $30.8 billion, and for the first six months, they rose by 3.3% to $57.2 billion, driven by positive comparable sales, an increase in average ticket, and robust online sales growth of over 20%. The company also saw an increase in diluted earnings per share, reaching $3.17 for the quarter and $5.43 for the year-to-date period, reflecting effective expense management and strategic investments. Financially, Home Depot maintained a strong liquidity position with $2.5 billion in cash and cash equivalents. The company actively returned capital to shareholders through $3.0 billion in dividends and $2.6 billion in share repurchases during the first half of the year, supported by $8.5 billion in operating cash flow and newly issued long-term debt. The adoption of new lease accounting standards (ASC 842) resulted in the recognition of significant operating lease right-of-use assets and liabilities, impacting the balance sheet but with no material effect on operations or cash flows.

Financial Highlights

48 data points
Beta

Revenue

$30.84B

33.8% Gross Margin

Net Income

$3.48B

11.3% Net Margin

EPS (Diluted)

$3.17

Total Assets

$52.01B

Cash & Equivalents

$2.55B

Free Cash Flow

$3.83B

Financial Statements
Beta
Revenue$30.84B
Cost of Revenue$20.41B
Gross Profit$10.43B
SG&A Expenses$5.04B
Operating Expenses$5.54B
Operating Income$4.90B
Interest Expense$302.00M
Net Income$3.48B
EPS (Basic)$3.18
EPS (Diluted)$3.17
Shares Outstanding (Basic)1.09B
Shares Outstanding (Diluted)1.10B

Key Highlights

  • 1Net sales for the second quarter of fiscal 2019 increased by 1.2% to $30.8 billion, driven by comparable sales growth of 3.0%.
  • 2Online sales showed significant growth, increasing by 20.1% in the second quarter and 21.4% year-to-date, representing 8.9% of total net sales.
  • 3Diluted earnings per share (EPS) for the second quarter were $3.17, up 3.9% from the prior year's $3.05.
  • 4For the first six months of fiscal 2019, net sales reached $57.2 billion, a 3.3% increase, with diluted EPS of $5.43, up 6.1% from the prior year.
  • 5The company generated $8.5 billion in cash flow from operating activities in the first six months of fiscal 2019.
  • 6Home Depot returned $5.6 billion to shareholders through dividends ($3.0 billion) and share repurchases ($2.6 billion) in the first six months of fiscal 2019.
  • 7The adoption of new lease accounting standards (ASC 842) resulted in $5.7 billion in operating lease right-of-use assets and $6.0 billion in operating lease liabilities recognized on the balance sheet as of February 4, 2019.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary driver of Home Depot's sales growth in the second quarter of fiscal 2019 was positive comparable sales, which increased by 3.0%. This was supported by a 2.0% increase in comparable average ticket and a 1.0% increase in comparable customer transactions. Strong growth in online sales also contributed significantly.

The adoption of ASC 842 (Leases) on February 4, 2019, resulted in the recognition of operating lease right-of-use assets ($5.7 billion) and liabilities ($6.0 billion) on the balance sheet. While this significantly impacted the balance sheet structure, the company stated that the standard did not have a material impact on its results of operations or cash flows.

Home Depot actively returns capital to shareholders through dividend payments and share repurchases. In the first six months of fiscal 2019, the company paid $3.0 billion in cash dividends and repurchased $2.6 billion of its common stock. This is supported by strong operating cash flows and an authorization for a new $15.0 billion share repurchase program.

The company ended the quarter with $2.5 billion in cash and cash equivalents and believes its current cash position, access to capital markets, and operating cash flow are sufficient to meet its operating requirements, capital expenditures, dividend payments, and debt obligations for the foreseeable future. They also have access to credit facilities for additional liquidity if needed.