HOME DEPOT, INC.

Home Depot reported mixed results for the first quarter of fiscal 2026, with net sales increasing by 4.8% to $41.77 billion, while net earnings decreased by 4.2% to $3.29 billion, resulting in diluted earnings per share of $3.30. The company generated strong cash flow from operations of $6.03 billion and increased its quarterly cash dividend to $2.33 per share. Comparable sales turned positive at 0.6%, though comparable customer transactions declined. Share repurchases remained paused during the quarter.

Home Depot, Inc. shareholders approved significant amendments to the company's Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation at the 2026 Annual Meeting, including the addition of officer exculpation and other miscellaneous changes. All twelve director nominees were successfully elected to the Board for one-year terms. Additionally, KPMG LLP was ratified as the independent auditor, and the advisory vote on executive compensation received approval. Several shareholder proposals related to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) matters were not approved by the shareholders.

The Home Depot, Inc. announced its first quarter fiscal 2026 results, reporting sales of $41.8 billion, a 4.8% increase year-over-year. Net earnings for the quarter were $3.3 billion, or $3.30 per diluted share, representing a 4.2% and 4.3% decrease, respectively, compared to the same period last year. Comparable sales increased by 0.6% globally and 0.4% in the U.S. The company reaffirmed its fiscal 2026 guidance, indicating that the results were in line with expectations despite consumer uncertainty.

Home Depot filed an 8-K announcing its financial results for the fiscal quarter ended November 2, 2025. The press release, attached as an exhibit, contains details of the company's performance during the quarter, which is important information for investors to assess the company's financial health and future prospects.

Home Depot's earnings conference call on November 18, 2025, experienced an outage due to a third-party service provider, preventing some listeners from accessing the call via the company's investor relations website. A replay and transcript will be made available on the investor relations website. While the outage is not ideal, the company is providing alternative access to the information.

Home Depot's 8-K filing on February 24, 2026, announces the company's financial results for the fiscal quarter and year ended February 1, 2026. The press release, attached as Exhibit 99.1, contains detailed information about the company's performance, which is important for investors to assess the company's financial health and future prospects.