Home Depot (HD) Reports Second Quarter 2024 Earnings

Tuesday, 13 August 2024, 11:02

Home Depot (NYSE: HD) reported a slight increase in sales of $43.2 billion, up 0.6% year-over-year, but faced a decline of 3.3% in comparable sales. Net earnings reached $4.6 billion, or $4.60 per share, slightly lower compared to last year. The company has updated its fiscal year 2024 guidance, projecting sales growth with contributions from the SRS Distribution acquisition, though comparable sales are expected to decline. Overall, the market reacted negatively with a 3% drop in premarket trading.
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Home Depot (HD) Reports Second Quarter 2024 Earnings

Home Depot (HD) Q2 2024 Earnings Overview

The Home Depot (NYSE: HD) reported its second quarter 2024 earnings results today. Sales of $43.2 billion inched up 0.6% from the same period last year. However, comparable sales decreased 3.3%.

Key Financial Highlights

  • Net earnings were $4.6 billion, or $4.60 per share, compared to $4.7 billion, or $4.65 per share, last year.
  • Adjusted EPS was $4.67.
  • Revenue and earnings exceeded expectations.

Fiscal Year 2024 Guidance Update

Home Depot updated its fiscal year 2024 guidance, which includes 53 weeks of operating results, to reflect the performance in the first half of 2024 and include the SRS Distribution acquisition.

  1. Total sales are expected to increase between 2.5%-3.5%, accounting for the 53rd week.
  2. The 53rd week is anticipated to add approximately $2.3 billion to total sales.
  3. SRS is expected to contribute around $6.4 billion in incremental sales.

Comparable sales are projected to decline between 3%-4% for the 52-week period compared to fiscal year 2023.

Market Reaction

The stock dropped over 3% in premarket hours on Tuesday due to these results.


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