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Home Depot (NYSE: HD) EVP granted stock options and performance shares

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HOME DEPOT, INC. executive John A. Deaton, EVP – Supply Chain & Product Development, received new equity awards. He was granted 6,451 employee stock options with an exercise price of $332.51 per share, expiring on March 24, 2036, vesting in 25% increments beginning on the second anniversary of the grant date.

He also received 2,467 performance-based restricted shares of $.05 common stock, which vest 50% after 30 months and 50% after 60 months. The 2026 portion will be forfeited if FY2026 company operating profit is less than 90% of the target under the 2026 Management Incentive Plan. Separately, 155 shares of common stock were withheld at $330.91 per share to cover tax obligations, leaving Deaton with 16,441.0065 common shares held directly after these transactions.

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Insider Deaton John A.
Role EVP - Supply Chain & Prod. Dev
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Employee Stock Options 6,451 $0.00 --
Grant/Award $.05 Common Stock 2,467 $0.00 --
Tax Withholding $.05 Common Stock 155 $330.91 $51K
Holdings After Transaction: Employee Stock Options — 6,451 shares (Direct); $.05 Common Stock — 16,441.007 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
  1. The performance-based restricted shares were issued under The Home Depot, Inc. Omnibus Stock Incentive Plan, as amended and restated May 19, 2022, and vest 50% after 30 months and the remaining 50% after 60 months. The 2026 shares will be forfeited if FY2026 Company operating profit is not at least 90% of the target established under the 2026 Management Incentive Plan. The stock options were issued under The Home Depot, Inc. Omnibus Stock Incentive Plan, as amended and restated May 19, 2022 and vest annually in 25% increments beginning on the second anniversary of the grant date.
SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940
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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
Deaton John A.

(Last)(First)(Middle)
2455 PACES FERRY RD., SE

(Street)
ATLANTA GEORGIA 30339

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
HOME DEPOT, INC. [ HD ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
Director10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
EVP - Supply Chain & Prod. Dev
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
03/24/2026
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3) 2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4) 6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
$.05 Common Stock03/24/2026F155D$330.9113,974.0065D
$.05 Common Stock03/25/2026A2,467(1)A$016,441.0065D
Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
(e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3) 2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security 3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4) 8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5) 9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4) 10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Employee Stock Options$332.5103/25/2026A6,451 (2)03/24/2036$.05 Common Stock6,451$06,451D
Explanation of Responses:
1. The performance-based restricted shares were issued under The Home Depot, Inc. Omnibus Stock Incentive Plan, as amended and restated May 19, 2022, and vest 50% after 30 months and the remaining 50% after 60 months. The 2026 shares will be forfeited if FY2026 Company operating profit is not at least 90% of the target established under the 2026 Management Incentive Plan.
2. The stock options were issued under The Home Depot, Inc. Omnibus Stock Incentive Plan, as amended and restated May 19, 2022 and vest annually in 25% increments beginning on the second anniversary of the grant date.
Remarks:
/s/ Stephanie Bignon, Attorney-in-Fact for John A. Deaton03/26/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What equity awards did HD executive John A. Deaton receive?

John A. Deaton received 6,451 stock options and 2,467 performance-based restricted shares. The options have a $332.51 exercise price and vest starting two years after grant, while the restricted shares vest over 30 and 60 months with FY2026 profit performance conditions.

How do John Deaton’s new Home Depot stock options vest?

Deaton’s 6,451 employee stock options vest in four equal annual tranches. They were issued under The Home Depot Omnibus Stock Incentive Plan and vest 25% per year beginning on the second anniversary of the grant date, with expiration on March 24, 2036.

What are the performance conditions on HD’s restricted shares granted to Deaton?

The 2026 restricted shares will be forfeited if FY2026 operating profit is under 90% of target. These performance-based restricted shares vest 50% after 30 months and 50% after 60 months, tied to the 2026 Management Incentive Plan operating profit goal.

Why were 155 Home Depot shares disposed of in this Form 4?

The 155 shares were withheld to pay tax obligations, not sold on the open market. They were disposed of at $330.91 per share as a tax-withholding transaction related to equity compensation, a routine, non-market event for executive awards.

How many Home Depot common shares does John Deaton own after these transactions?

After the reported transactions, Deaton directly holds 16,441.0065 common shares. This figure reflects his updated direct ownership following the grant of restricted shares and the withholding of 155 shares to satisfy associated tax liabilities.

Under what plan were John Deaton’s Home Depot equity awards granted?

Both the stock options and restricted shares were granted under The Home Depot Omnibus Stock Incentive Plan. The plan was amended and restated on May 19, 2022 and governs the vesting schedules and performance requirements attached to these awards.