Summary
Home Depot's third quarter of fiscal year 2021 demonstrated robust financial performance, with net sales reaching $36.8 billion, an increase of 9.8% year-over-year. This growth was primarily driven by a significant increase in comparable average ticket prices (up 12.7%), signaling inflationary pressures and strong demand for higher-value items, although this was partially offset by a 5.8% decrease in customer transactions. Net earnings rose by 23.3% to $4.1 billion, translating to diluted earnings per share of $3.92. For the first nine months of fiscal 2021, Home Depot reported net sales of $115.4 billion, up 15.6%, and net earnings of $13.1 billion, a 32.7% increase compared to the prior year. The company continued its aggressive capital return strategy, repurchasing $10.4 billion of common stock and paying $5.3 billion in dividends year-to-date, supported by strong operating cash flow of $13.4 billion. The company maintains a strong financial position with $5.1 billion in cash and cash equivalents and a robust Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) of 43.9%.
Financial Highlights
49 data points| Revenue | $36.82B |
| Cost of Revenue | $24.26B |
| Gross Profit | $12.56B |
| SG&A Expenses | $6.17B |
| Operating Expenses | $6.77B |
| Operating Income | $5.79B |
| Interest Expense | $341.00M |
| Net Income | $4.13B |
| EPS (Basic) | $3.94 |
| EPS (Diluted) | $3.92 |
| Shares Outstanding (Basic) | 1.05B |
| Shares Outstanding (Diluted) | 1.05B |
Key Highlights
- 1Net sales for the third quarter of fiscal 2021 increased by 9.8% to $36.8 billion, driven by a 12.7% rise in comparable average ticket price, indicating strong consumer spending and inflationary impacts.
- 2Net earnings for the quarter grew by 23.3% to $4.1 billion, with diluted EPS rising to $3.92 from $3.18 in the prior year.
- 3For the nine-month period, net sales increased 15.6% to $115.4 billion, and net earnings surged 32.7% to $13.1 billion, with diluted EPS at $12.31.
- 4The company repurchased $10.4 billion of its common stock year-to-date and paid $5.3 billion in dividends, demonstrating a strong commitment to returning capital to shareholders.
- 5Operating cash flow for the nine-month period was a healthy $13.4 billion.
- 6The company's Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) stood at a strong 43.9% for the trailing twelve months ending October 31, 2021.
- 7Inventory turnover decreased slightly to 5.4 times from 5.9 times in the prior year, potentially reflecting increased inventory levels to meet demand or supply chain considerations.