The Home Depot, Inc. reports developments tied to its home improvement retail business, Pro contractor strategy and specialty trade distribution platform. The company operates warehouse-format stores and digital channels for building materials, home improvement products, lawn and garden products, decor, installation services, and tool and equipment rentals across the United States, Canada and Mexico.
Recurring news for HD includes quarterly earnings calls, investor presentations, dividend and guidance updates, technology leadership, marketing partnerships, and acquisitions that expand Pro-facing distribution. The SRS Distribution subsidiary adds coverage in roofing, building products, interior and construction products, landscape, pool and HVAC distribution, extending Home Depot's role beyond retail stores into trade-focused supply channels.
The Home Depot (HD) announced its 2026 Innovation Awards winners, naming Hampton Bay/Glacier Bay Ready to Assemble Cabinets the winner. The cabinets feature ClickReady Technology for tool-free, snap-together assembly. The Even Embers Santa Maria Grill was first runner-up, and USG UltraLight Tough Gypsum Sheetrock Panels were second runner-up.
The awards were presented at the Annual Supplier Partnership Meeting. The retailer also recognized product finalists across home improvement categories and supplier Partners of the Year. Back to the Roots received Environmental Partner of the Year, Delta received Interconnected Partner of the Year, and BEHR received Marketing Partner of the Year.
iHeartMedia (IHRT) joined Kidde and The Home Depot to convene a home safety forum in New York City on October 1, 2026. Held at iHeartMedia’s New York headquarters, the Cause For Alarm Home Safety Forum brought together fire service leaders, safety advocates and community partners to discuss fire and carbon monoxide safety.
Kidde announced a donation of more than $300,000 worth of smoke and carbon monoxide alarms to the FDNY. Separately, iHeartMedia’s community impact division, iHeartIMPACT, donated $20,000 to the FDNY Foundation to support its educational efforts. The collaboration also included local events at select Home Depot stores, promotional support from iHeartMedia and Kidde alarm donations to local fire departments.
The Home Depot (HD) is rolling out its 2026 holiday decor collection in stores nationwide beginning October 5. The collection is available online now, and seasonal savings on gifts begin October 29.
A limited-edition holiday sweater containing decorating tools and a $50 gift card will sell for $29.99. Home Depot values the included tools and accessories at more than $150. A limited run launches October 1, with another opportunity to buy the sweater October 15, while supplies last. Limited-edition holiday buckets will be available online October 1 for $2.98 and in stores in mid-October.
The Home Depot (HD) and The Home Depot Foundation set a goal to provide 15 million introductions to skilled construction trades careers by 2032.
To support this, The Home Depot is launching Path to Pro Skills Explorers, a free, hands-on curriculum for students ages 11–17 that introduces high-demand trade careers such as woodworking, plumbing, electrical and painting, alongside leadership and soft skills content. Developed with Scouting America and piloted with Boys & Girls Clubs of America, the program offers turnkey modules for educators, parents and youth organizations.
Path to Pro programs have already seen over 200,000 graduates from adult Skills Programs, more than 70,000 certifications through nonprofit partners, and are part of a broader effort that has included over $650 million invested in veteran causes since 2011.
The Home Depot (NYSE: HD) announced that executive vice president and CFO Richard McPhail and executive vice president of merchandising Billy Bastek will present at the Goldman Sachs Global Consumer and Retail Conference at 10:00 a.m. ET on Tuesday, September 15, 2026. The presentation will be webcast live and later archived on the company’s investor relations site under “Events and Presentations.” The Home Depot notes it operates 2,364 retail stores and over 1,340 SRS locations across the U.S., Canada and Mexico, and employs more than 470,000 associates.
The Home Depot (NYSE:HD) announced a nationwide rollout of expanded in‑store capabilities for Magic Apron, its AI‑powered shopping assistant, now live in all 2,000+ U.S. stores as of August 27, 2026. The tool uses localized knowledge for each selected store to help customers and associates quickly find products, check availability, navigate aisles and bays, and receive personalized project guidance.
According to the company, Magic Apron fields millions of questions per month and now supports text, voice‑to‑text, image uploads and multiple languages. Customers can access it via Store Mode in The Home Depot mobile app or by scanning QR codes on in‑store signage, complementing associate expertise with on‑demand digital support.
The Home Depot (NYSE: HD) announced that its board declared a quarterly cash dividend of $2.33 per share, payable on September 17, 2026 to shareholders of record as of September 3, 2026. This marks the company’s 158th consecutive quarter of cash dividend payments. As of the end of the second quarter of fiscal 2026, the company operated 2,364 retail stores and over 1,340 SRS locations across the U.S., Canada and Mexico, employing more than 470,000 associates.
The Home Depot (NYSE: HD) announced the nationwide rollout of its Express Delivery service on August 18, 2026, offering rapid delivery in U.S. markets for a small flat fee with no subscription or membership. The service leverages more than 2,000 U.S. stores as local fulfillment hubs to deliver plumbing, electrical, hardware, paint, tools, and other DIY and Pro essentials in three hours or less, with eligibility shown on product pages and at checkout.
According to The Home Depot, over 65% of in-stock parcel products are delivered same or next day and about 55% of in-stock big and bulky orders within two days through its delivery network. Next-day major appliance delivery on key SKUs now reaches about 60% of the U.S. population, complemented by free same-day delivery on qualifying orders of $25 or more placed by 4 p.m.
The Home Depot (NYSE: HD) reported fiscal 2026 second quarter net sales of $47.9 billion, up 5.7% year over year, with comparable sales up 1.7% and U.S. comps up 1.3%. Net earnings were $4.8 billion, and diluted EPS rose to $4.79 from $4.58. Adjusted diluted EPS was $4.92, versus $4.68 a year ago.
GAAP operating income grew to $6.8 billion with an operating margin of 14.3%, while adjusted operating margin was 14.7%. For the first six months, net sales increased 5.3% to $89.6 billion and net earnings were $8.1 billion. Operating cash flow for the six months was $11.4 billion, up from $9.0 billion.
The company reaffirmed its fiscal 2026 guidance, including total sales growth of approximately 2.5%–4.5%, comparable sales growth of approximately flat to 2.0%, about 15 new stores, gross margin of about 33.1%, and adjusted operating margin of approximately 12.8%–13.0%. Diluted and adjusted diluted EPS are both expected to grow approximately flat to 4.0% versus fiscal 2025.
The Home Depot (NYSE: HD) announced that chair, president and CEO Ted Decker will take a temporary medical leave of absence, with an expected return within the next few months. The board, following Decker's recommendation, appointed senior EVP Ann-Marie Campbell and EVP/CFO Richard McPhail to jointly oversee the office of the CEO.
Campbell will supervise day-to-day operations, while McPhail will oversee financial management and Pro subsidiaries. Independent lead director Greg Brenneman will continue to chair the board and expressed confidence in the leadership team and anticipation of Decker's return.