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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 (NYSE:HD), the world's largest home improvement retailer, has announced that Chair, President and CEO Ted Decker, along with Executive Vice President of Merchandising Billy Bastek, will present at the Goldman Sachs 32nd Annual Global Retailing Conference.
The presentation is scheduled for September 3, 2025, at 10:20 a.m. ET and will be available via live webcast on the company's investor relations website. The webcast will be archived approximately one hour after the event concludes.
The company currently operates 2,353 retail stores and over 800 branches across multiple territories including all 50 U.S. states, with a workforce of over 470,000 associates.
Home Depot (NYSE:HD) Foundation announced a $10 million investment to expand skilled trades training and education, including a new $1 million partnership with Boys & Girls Clubs of America. The initiative aims to address the critical shortage of skilled construction workers, with approximately 400,000 current job openings in the sector.
The program will launch a two-year pilot across Atlanta, Phoenix, and Houston, targeting over 1,000 youth for training in carpentry, electrical, HVAC, and plumbing. The investment includes expanded programming with Home Builders Institute (HBI), supporting nearly 2,000 more high school students and 25 additional schools. The Foundation has already invested over $550 million in veteran causes and pledged $750 million by 2030.
Home Depot (NYSE:HD) reported Q2 fiscal 2025 results with sales of $45.3 billion, up 4.9% year-over-year, and comparable sales growth of 1.0%. Net earnings were $4.6 billion, or $4.58 per diluted share, compared to $4.60 per share in Q2 2024.
The company reaffirmed its fiscal 2025 guidance, projecting total sales growth of approximately 2.8% and comparable sales growth of 1.0%. The outlook includes plans for 13 new stores and expectations for adjusted operating margin of 13.4%. Management anticipates a decline in adjusted diluted earnings-per-share of approximately 2% from $15.24 in fiscal 2024.
Home Depot currently operates 2,353 retail stores and over 800 branches across multiple territories, employing more than 470,000 associates.
Home Depot (NYSE:HD) announced the withdrawal and refiling of its HSR Act premerger notification for the pending acquisition of GMS Inc. The refiling extends the antitrust review period to August 22, 2025. The all-cash tender offer remains at $110.00 per share and has been extended to match the new HSR waiting period.
As of August 6, 2025, approximately 13,208,330 shares (representing 34.7% of outstanding shares) have been validly tendered. The acquisition, initially announced on June 29, 2025, remains subject to regulatory approval and other conditions.
The Home Depot (NYSE:HD), the world's largest home improvement retailer, has scheduled its Second Quarter Earnings Conference Call for Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at 9:00 AM ET. The event will be accessible via webcast on the company's investor relations website.
The company currently operates over 2,350 retail stores, 800+ branches, and 325+ distribution centers across the US, Canada, and Mexico. With a workforce of over 470,000 associates, Home Depot maintains a significant presence in all 50 US states and various territories. The company's stock is a component of both the Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 index.
Home Depot (NYSE:HD) has unveiled its 2025 Halloween collection, set to launch online on August 4, 2025. The collection features the return of the popular 12-foot Giant-Sized Skelly at $299, alongside new additions including Skelly's pets and the innovative 6.5-foot Animated LED App-Controlled Ultra Skelly with Bluetooth interaction capabilities.
The company introduces the new Gruesome Grounds Collection, featuring large animatronics like the 15-foot Worricrow and 8-foot Tumble the Troll. The collection also expands its Universal Products collaboration, bringing characters from classic horror films including Chucky and Bride of Frankenstein. Storage solutions are available through Home Accents Holiday Décor Storage Bag and Husky 170 Gallon Pro Grip Storage Tote.
GMS Inc. (NYSE: GMS), a leading North American specialty building products distributor, has announced a definitive agreement to be acquired by SRS Distribution, a subsidiary of The Home Depot, in a deal valued at approximately $5.5 billion including net debt.
Under the agreement terms, SRS will initiate a tender offer to acquire all outstanding GMS shares for $110.00 per share, representing a 36% premium to GMS's unaffected share price as of June 18, 2025. The transaction is expected to close by January 31, 2026, subject to regulatory approvals and tender of majority shares.
Following the acquisition, GMS's current President and CEO John C. Turner Jr. and the senior leadership team will continue to lead GMS within the SRS organization. The combined entity will create a network of more than 1,200 locations and a fleet of over 8,000 trucks capable of making tens of thousands of daily jobsite deliveries.
The Home Depot (NYSE:HD) has announced that its subsidiary, SRS Distribution, will acquire GMS Inc., a leading North American specialty building products distributor, for $110 per share in a deal valued at approximately $4.3 billion in equity value and $5.5 billion in enterprise value including net debt.
The acquisition will expand SRS's distribution network to over 1,200 locations with a fleet of more than 8,000 trucks, significantly enhancing The Home Depot's capabilities to serve professional contractors. GMS specializes in distributing drywall, ceilings, steel framing, and other construction-related products for residential and commercial markets.
The transaction, expected to complete by the end of fiscal 2025, will be funded through cash and debt. The deal is anticipated to be accretive to adjusted EPS in the first year post-closing, excluding synergies. GMS's current CEO John C. Turner Jr. and his senior leadership team will continue to lead GMS within the SRS organization.
The Home Depot (HD) has appointed Angie Brown as its new Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer. Brown, a 27-year veteran of the company, will oversee the technology strategy, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and software development across Home Depot's 2,350 retail stores and 790+ branches.
Previously serving as Senior Vice President of IT, Brown has led significant digital transformations in personalization, supply chain visibility, and merchandising analytics. She replaces Fahim Siddiqui, who is departing from the company. CEO Ted Decker praised Brown's customer-first mindset and strategic vision in transforming Home Depot's interconnected experience.
Home Depot (NYSE: HD) has announced a quarterly cash dividend of $2.30 per share, marking its 153rd consecutive quarter of dividend payments. The dividend will be paid on June 18, 2025, to shareholders of record as of June 5, 2025.
The world's largest home improvement retailer currently operates 2,350 retail stores and over 790 branches across the United States, District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, Canadian provinces, and Mexico. The company employs more than 470,000 associates and is a component of both the Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 index.