The Home Depot Announces Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2023 Results; Increases Quarterly Dividend by 7.7%; Provides Fiscal 2024 Guidance
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- Sales for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2023 decreased by 2.9% compared to the same period in fiscal 2022.
- Net earnings for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2023 decreased by 17.6% compared to the prior year.
- Sales for fiscal 2023 decreased by 3.0% compared to fiscal 2022.
- Net earnings for fiscal 2023 decreased by 11.7% compared to the previous year.
Insights
The reported decline in sales and comparable sales for both the fourth quarter and the fiscal year 2023 at The Home Depot indicates a contraction in consumer spending within the home improvement sector. This trend may suggest market saturation or a shift in consumer priorities, potentially due to economic factors such as inflation or interest rate hikes impacting disposable income. The 14.5% decrease in diluted earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter and 9.5% for the fiscal year is a significant metric that reflects a downturn in profitability, which could influence investor sentiment and stock performance.
It is important to note that the home improvement industry is cyclical, often correlated with real estate market trends and consumer confidence. The moderation mentioned by CEO Ted Decker might be reflective of a broader economic slowdown, which could have ramifications for future revenue projections and strategic planning. Investors might also consider the impact of The Home Depot's strategic initiatives on long-term growth, despite the short-term decline in financial metrics.
The financial results of The Home Depot should be evaluated in the context of the company's historical performance and the broader economic environment. A decrease in net earnings is a concern for shareholders as it directly affects the value of their investment. The EPS decline, a critical indicator of a company's profitability, may lead to a reevaluation of the company's valuation by the market. Such a reevaluation could result in stock price volatility.
Investors should analyze the company's operational efficiency and cost management during this period of decreased sales. An understanding of how The Home Depot is managing its expenses and investments in new stores and strategic initiatives could provide insights into whether the company is positioning itself for recovery and growth once market conditions improve. Additionally, the company's dividend policy and capital allocation strategies in response to these earnings will be of interest to investors focused on income as well as long-term growth.
The Home Depot's financial results can be seen as an economic indicator, given the company's size and influence in the home improvement sector. A decrease in comparable sales suggests a potential cooling off in the housing market, as homeowners may be less inclined to invest in home renovations during economic downturns. The macroeconomic implications could include a slowdown in related industries such as construction and real estate.
From an economic standpoint, the company's focus on strategic investments, even amidst a year of 'moderation', indicates a long-term perspective that may aim to counteract cyclical downturns. Analyzing consumer behavior and the housing market trends will be crucial in predicting the company's performance in the upcoming fiscal year. The results from The Home Depot could serve as a bellwether for consumer discretionary spending, which is a key component of economic health.
Fourth Quarter 2023
Sales for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2023 were
Net earnings for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2023 were
Fiscal 2023
Sales for fiscal 2023 were
Net earnings for fiscal 2023 were
"After three years of exceptional growth for our business, 2023 was a year of moderation," said Ted Decker, chair, president, and CEO. "During fiscal 2023, we focused on several initiatives to strengthen the business while also staying true to our strategic investments of creating the best interconnected experience, growing our pro wallet share through our unique ecosystem of capabilities, and building new stores. We remain excited about the future for home improvement and our ability to grow share in our large and fragmented market, which we estimate to be over
Dividend Declaration
The Company today announced that its board of directors approved a
The dividend is payable on March 21, 2024, to shareholders of record on the close of business on March 7, 2024. This is the 148th consecutive quarter the Company has paid a cash dividend.
Fiscal 2024 Guidance
The company will have 53 weeks of operating results in fiscal 2024 and provides the following guidance for fiscal 2024:
- Total sales growth of approximately
1.0% including the 53rd week- 53rd week projected to add approximately
$2.3 billion
- 53rd week projected to add approximately
- Comparable sales to decline approximately
1.0% for the 52-week period - Approximately 12 new stores
- Gross margin of approximately
33.9% - Operating margin of approximately
14.1% - Tax rate of approximately
24.5% - Net interest expense of approximately
$1.8 billion - 53-week diluted earnings-per-share-percent growth of approximately
1.0% - 53rd week expected to contribute approximately
$0.30
- 53rd week expected to contribute approximately
The Home Depot will conduct a conference call today at 9 a.m. ET to discuss information included in this news release and related matters. The conference call will be available in its entirety through a webcast and replay at ir.homedepot.com/events-and-presentations.
At the end of the fourth quarter, the company operated a total of 2,335 retail stores in all 50 states, the
Certain statements contained herein constitute "forward-looking statements" as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements may relate to, among other things, the demand for our products and services, including as a result of macroeconomic conditions; net sales growth; comparable sales; the effects of competition; our brand and reputation; implementation of interconnected retail, store, supply chain and technology initiatives; inventory and in-stock positions; the state of the economy; the state of the housing and home improvement markets; the state of the credit markets, including mortgages, home equity loans, and consumer credit; the impact of tariffs; issues related to the payment methods we accept; demand for credit offerings; management of relationships with our associates, potential associates, suppliers and service providers; cost and availability of labor; costs of fuel and other energy sources; events that could disrupt our business, supply chain, technology infrastructure, or demand for our products and services, such as international trade disputes, natural disasters, climate change, public health issues, cybersecurity events, geopolitical conflicts, military conflicts, or acts of war; our ability to maintain a safe and secure store environment; our ability to address expectations regarding environmental, social and governance matters and meet related goals; continuation or suspension of share repurchases; net earnings performance; earnings per share; future dividends; capital allocation and expenditures; liquidity; return on invested capital; expense leverage; changes in interest rates; changes in foreign currency exchange rates; commodity or other price inflation and deflation; our ability to issue debt on terms and at rates acceptable to us; the impact and expected outcome of investigations, inquiries, claims, and litigation, including compliance with related settlements; the challenges of operating in international markets; the adequacy of insurance coverage; the effect of accounting charges; the effect of adopting certain accounting standards; the impact of legal and regulatory changes, including changes to tax laws and regulations; store openings and closures; guidance for fiscal 2024 and beyond; financial outlook; and the impact of acquired companies on our organization and the ability to recognize the anticipated benefits of any acquisitions.
Forward-looking statements are based on currently available information and our current assumptions, expectations and projections about future events. You should not rely on our forward-looking statements. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to future events, risks and uncertainties – many of which are beyond our control, dependent on the actions of third parties, or currently unknown to us – as well as potentially inaccurate assumptions that could cause actual results to differ materially from our historical experience and our expectations and projections. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, those described in Part I, Item 1A, "Risk Factors," and elsewhere in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for our fiscal year ended January 29, 2023 and also as may be described from time to time in future reports we file with the Securities and Exchange Commission. There also may be other factors that we cannot anticipate or that are not described herein, generally because we do not currently perceive them to be material. Such factors could cause results to differ materially from our expectations. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and we do not undertake to update these statements other than as required by law. You are advised, however, to review any further disclosures we make on related subjects in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission and in our other public statements.
THE HOME DEPOT, INC. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS (Unaudited) | |||||||||||
Three Months Ended | Fiscal Year Ended | ||||||||||
in millions, except per share data | January 28, | January 29, | % Change | January 28, | January 29, | % Change | |||||
Net sales | $ 34,786 | $ 35,831 | (2.9) % | (3.0) % | |||||||
Cost of sales | 23,278 | 23,905 | (2.6) | 101,709 | 104,625 | (2.8) | |||||
Gross profit | 11,508 | 11,926 | (3.5) | 50,960 | 52,778 | (3.4) | |||||
Operating expenses: | |||||||||||
Selling, general and administrative | 6,679 | 6,549 | 2.0 | 26,598 | 26,284 | 1.2 | |||||
Depreciation and amortization | 686 | 625 | 9.8 | 2,673 | 2,455 | 8.9 | |||||
Total operating expenses | 7,365 | 7,174 | 2.7 | 29,271 | 28,739 | 1.9 | |||||
Operating income | 4,143 | 4,752 | (12.8) | 21,689 | 24,039 | (9.8) | |||||
Interest and other (income) expense: | |||||||||||
Interest income and other, net | (55) | (43) | 27.9 | (178) | (55) | N/M | |||||
Interest expense | 513 | 451 | 13.7 | 1,943 | 1,617 | 20.2 | |||||
Interest and other, net | 458 | 408 | 12.3 | 1,765 | 1,562 | 13.0 | |||||
Earnings before provision for income taxes | 3,685 | 4,344 | (15.2) | 19,924 | 22,477 | (11.4) | |||||
Provision for income taxes | 884 | 982 | (10.0) | 4,781 | 5,372 | (11.0) | |||||
Net earnings | $ 2,801 | $ 3,362 | (16.7) % | $ 15,143 | $ 17,105 | (11.5) % | |||||
Basic weighted average common shares | 991 | 1,015 | (2.4) % | 999 | 1,022 | (2.3) % | |||||
Basic earnings per share | $ 2.83 | $ 3.31 | (14.5) | $ 15.16 | $ 16.74 | (9.4) | |||||
Diluted weighted average common shares | 994 | 1,018 | (2.4) % | 1,002 | 1,025 | (2.2) % | |||||
Diluted earnings per share | $ 2.82 | $ 3.30 | (14.5) | $ 15.11 | $ 16.69 | (9.5) | |||||
Three Months Ended | Fiscal Year Ended | ||||||||||
Selected Sales Data (1) | January 28, | January 29, | % Change | January 28, | January 29, | % Change | |||||
Customer transactions (in millions) | 372.0 | 378.5 | (1.7) % | 1,621.8 | 1,666.4 | (2.7) % | |||||
Average ticket | $ 88.87 | $ 90.05 | (1.3) | $ 90.07 | $ 90.36 | (0.3) | |||||
Sales per retail square foot | $ 550.50 | $ 571.15 | (3.6) | $ 604.55 | $ 627.17 | (3.6) | |||||
(1) | Selected Sales Data does not include results for HD Supply. | ||||||
THE HOME DEPOT, INC. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Unaudited)
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in millions | January 28, | January 29, | |
Assets | |||
Current assets: | |||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ 3,760 | $ 2,757 | |
Receivables, net | 3,328 | 3,317 | |
Merchandise inventories | 20,976 | 24,886 | |
Other current assets | 1,711 | 1,511 | |
Total current assets | 29,775 | 32,471 | |
Net property and equipment | 26,154 | 25,631 | |
Operating lease right-of-use assets | 7,884 | 6,941 | |
Goodwill | 8,455 | 7,444 | |
Other assets | 4,262 | 3,958 | |
Total assets | $ 76,530 | $ 76,445 | |
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity | |||
Current liabilities: | |||
Accounts payable | $ 10,037 | $ 11,443 | |
Accrued salaries and related expenses | 2,096 | 1,991 | |
Current installments of long-term debt | 1,368 | 1,231 | |
Current operating lease liabilities | 1,050 | 945 | |
Other current liabilities | 7,464 | 7,500 | |
Total current liabilities | 22,015 | 23,110 | |
Long-term debt, excluding current installments | 42,743 | 41,962 | |
Long-term operating lease liabilities | 7,082 | 6,226 | |
Other long-term liabilities | 3,646 | 3,585 | |
Total liabilities | 75,486 | 74,883 | |
Total stockholders' equity | 1,044 | 1,562 | |
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity | $ 76,530 | $ 76,445 | |
THE HOME DEPOT, INC. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited) | |||
Fiscal Year Ended | |||
in millions | January 28, | January 29, | |
Cash Flows from Operating Activities: | |||
Net earnings | $ 15,143 | $ 17,105 | |
Reconciliation of net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities: | |||
Depreciation and amortization | 3,247 | 2,975 | |
Stock-based compensation expense | 380 | 366 | |
Changes in working capital | 2,333 | (6,240) | |
Changes in deferred income taxes | (245) | 138 | |
Other operating activities | 314 | 271 | |
Net cash provided by operating activities | 21,172 | 14,615 | |
Cash Flows from Investing Activities: | |||
Capital expenditures | (3,226) | (3,119) | |
Payments for businesses acquired, net | (1,514) | — | |
Other investing activities | 11 | (21) | |
Net cash used in investing activities | (4,729) | (3,140) | |
Cash Flows from Financing Activities: | |||
Repayments of short-term debt, net | — | (1,035) | |
Proceeds from long-term debt, net of discounts | 1,995 | 6,942 | |
Repayments of long-term debt | (1,271) | (2,491) | |
Repurchases of common stock | (7,951) | (6,696) | |
Proceeds from sales of common stock | 323 | 264 | |
Cash dividends | (8,383) | (7,789) | |
Other financing activities | (156) | (188) | |
Net cash used in financing activities | (15,443) | (10,993) | |
Change in cash and cash equivalents | 1,000 | 482 | |
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents | 3 | (68) | |
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period | 2,757 | 2,343 | |
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period | $ 3,760 | $ 2,757 | |
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