The Home Depot, Inc. reported second quarter fiscal 2026 results with net sales of $47.9 billion, up 5.7% year-over-year, and diluted earnings per share of $4.79, compared to $4.58 in the prior year period. Comparable sales increased 1.7%, driven by a 2.8% rise in average ticket despite a 1.0% decline in customer transactions. The company reaffirmed its full-year fiscal 2026 guidance, projecting total sales growth of approximately 2.5% to 4.5%, adjusted diluted EPS growth of flat to 4.0%, and an operating margin of approximately 12.4% to 12.6%. This filing discloses material financial performance data for a major home improvement retailer.

The Home Depot, Inc. announced that Chair, President and CEO Edward P. Decker will take a temporary medical leave of absence, with an expected return within the next few months. During this period, Ann-Marie Campbell, Senior Executive Vice President, will oversee day-to-day operations, while Richard V. McPhail, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will manage financial oversight and Pro subsidiaries as interim principal executive officer. Independent lead director Gregory D. Brenneman will chair the Board of Directors during Decker's absence. No compensation changes were made for Campbell or McPhail regarding these additional responsibilities. The Home Depot operates as a major home improvement retailer with over 2,300 retail stores and employs more than 470,000 associates.

The Home Depot's shareholders approved charter amendments to include officer exculpation and miscellaneous changes at the 2026 Annual Meeting. Shareholders also ratified KPMG LLP as the independent auditor, elected 12 directors, and approved executive compensation, while rejecting all twelve shareholder-led proposals.

The Home Depot, Inc. announced its financial results for the fiscal quarter ended May 3, 2026, via a press release issued on May 19, 2026. The filing serves as the formal disclosure of the company's quarterly results of operations and financial condition.

The Home Depot, Inc. announced its financial results for the fiscal quarter and fiscal year ended February 1, 2026. The company issued the announcement via a press release on February 24, 2026.