The Home Depot Inc
HD
$383.08 1.25%
Exchange: NYSE | Sector: Consumer Cyclical | Industry: Home Improvement
Q1 2024
Published: May 21, 2024

Earnings Highlights

  • Revenue of $36.42B down 3.4% year-over-year
  • EPS of $3.63 decreased by 5% from previous year
  • Gross margin of 34.1%
  • Net income of 3.60B
  • ""We have significant growth opportunities in front of us and we are very happy with the operational execution in our core business" - Ted Decker, CEO." - Ted Decker

The Home Depot Inc (HD) Q1 2024 Financial Results: Navigating Through Market Headwinds and Building Pro Ecosystem

Executive Summary

The Home Depot Inc reported its Q1 2024 results, showcasing a revenue of $36.4 billion, which represents a 2.3% decline compared to the prior year. Comp sales reflected a similar trend with a decrease of 2.8%. Despite the challenging environment, particularly due to a delayed start to the spring season and softness in discretionary spending on larger projects, management expressed confidence in the company’s operational execution and investments in store readiness and product assortment. CEO Ted Decker highlighted a robust focus on gaining market share, particularly within the Professional (Pro) contractor segment, emphasizing the strategic intention to develop a comprehensive Pro ecosystem. The overall narrative pivots around measured optimism despite cautious market conditions, supported by ongoing innovations and targeted market strategies, especially as weather conditions improve and peak selling seasons approach.

Key Performance Indicators

Revenue

36.42B
QoQ: 4.69% | YoY:-3.43%

Gross Profit

12.43B
34.14% margin
QoQ: 8.04% | YoY:-2.39%

Operating Income

5.08B
QoQ: 22.59% | YoY:-6.05%

Net Income

3.60B
QoQ: 28.53% | YoY:-5.51%

EPS

3.64
QoQ: 28.62% | YoY:-4.96%

Revenue Trend

Margin Analysis

Key Insights

  • **Revenue**: $36.4 billion - Year-over-Year (YoY) Change: -2.3% - Quarter-over-Quarter (QoQ) Change: +4.7%
  • **Net Income**: $3.6 billion - YoY Change: -5.5%
  • **Diluted EPS**: $3.63 - YoY Change: -5%
  • **Gross Margin**: 34.1% - Increased by 45 basis points YoY
  • **Operating Margin**: 13.9% - Decreased by 100 basis points YoY

Historical Earnings Comparison

PeriodRevenue ($M)EPS ($)YoY GrowthReport
Q1 2025 39,856.00 3.45 +9.4% View
Q4 2024 39,704.00 3.02 +14.1% View
Q3 2024 40,217.00 3.67 +15.6% View
Q2 2024 43,175.00 4.60 +14.5% View
Q1 2024 36,418.00 3.63 -3.4% View