Home Depot (HD) CTO Franziska Bell receives 51,516-share restricted stock grant

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

BELL FRANZISKA reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

HOME DEPOT, INC. executive vice president and chief technology officer Franziska Bell received a grant of 51,516 shares of $.05 common stock as equity compensation. The award was granted at no cash cost per share and brings her directly held stake reported in this filing to 51,516 shares.

The restricted shares were issued under The Home Depot, Inc. Omnibus Stock Incentive Plan and will vest over five years. According to the schedule, 29% of the award vests on each of the first and second anniversaries of the grant date, 25% on the third, 9% on the fourth, and 8% on the fifth anniversary.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider BELL FRANZISKA

Role EVP-Chief Technology Officer

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	$.05 Common Stock	51,516	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: $.05 Common Stock — 51,516 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

Restricted shares granted: 51,516 shares Transaction price per share: $0.0000 per share Shares owned after transaction: 51,516 shares +5 more

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Restricted shares granted 51,516 shares Award of $.05 common stock to EVP-CTO

Transaction price per share $0.0000 per share Restricted stock grant, non-cash compensation

Shares owned after transaction 51,516 shares Direct ownership following the award

First-year vesting portion 29% of award Vests on first anniversary of grant date

Second-year vesting portion 29% of award Vests on second anniversary of grant date

Third-year vesting portion 25% of award Vests on third anniversary of grant date

Fourth-year vesting portion 9% of award Vests on fourth anniversary of grant date

Fifth-year vesting portion 8% of award Vests on fifth anniversary of grant date

Key Terms

restricted shares, Omnibus Stock Incentive Plan, vest, grant date

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restricted shares financial

"The restricted shares were issued under The Home Depot, Inc. Omnibus Stock Incentive Plan"

Restricted shares are company stock that cannot be sold or transferred immediately because they are subject to legal or contractual limits, such as a required holding period or performance conditions. They matter to investors because these locked-up shares can affect a company’s available stock for trading, future dilution, and insider incentives—imagine a gift that can’t be cashed until certain conditions are met, which changes when and how much supply can suddenly enter the market.

Omnibus Stock Incentive Plan financial

"issued under The Home Depot, Inc. Omnibus Stock Incentive Plan, as amended and restated May 19, 2022"

vest financial

"and will vest over 5 years as follows: 29% on each of the first and second anniversaries"

A vest is the process by which an employee earns the right to receive certain benefits or ownership interests, such as stock or retirement funds, over time. It’s similar to earning a reward gradually, ensuring that the benefit becomes fully yours only after a set period or meeting specific conditions. This makes it important for investors because it determines when they can actually claim or use those benefits.

grant date financial

"on each of the first and second anniversaries of the grant date"

The grant date is the day a company formally gives an employee or contractor the right to receive stock-based compensation, such as stock options or restricted shares. It matters to investors because it fixes key terms—like the price, the start of the ownership clock, and when the award will affect the company’s financial statements and share count—so it can influence dilution, reported expenses, and potential future selling pressure.

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED 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^*

BELL FRANZISKA

(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)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	EVP-Chief Technology Officer

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/20/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form 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)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
$.05 Common Stock	05/20/2026		A		51,516(1)	A	$0	51,516	D

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)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. The restricted shares were issued under The Home Depot, Inc. Omnibus Stock Incentive Plan, as amended and restated May 19, 2022 and will vest over 5 years as follows: 29% on each of the first and second anniversaries of the grant date, 25% on the third anniversary of the grant date, 9% on the fourth anniversary of the grant date, and 8% on the fifth anniversary of the grant date.

Remarks:

	/s/ Stephanie Bignon, Attorney-in-Fact for Franziska Bell	05/21/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What did Home Depot (HD) executive Franziska Bell report in this Form 4?

Franziska Bell reported receiving a grant of 51,516 shares of Home Depot $.05 common stock. The shares were awarded as restricted stock under the company’s Omnibus Stock Incentive Plan and represent her directly held position as shown in this filing.

How many Home Depot (HD) shares did Franziska Bell acquire and at what price?

Franziska Bell acquired 51,516 shares of Home Depot $.05 common stock. The Form 4 shows a transaction price per share of $0.0000, indicating this was a compensatory restricted stock award rather than an open-market purchase.

How will Franziska Bell’s restricted Home Depot (HD) shares vest over time?

The restricted shares will vest over five years. The schedule is 29% on each of the first and second anniversaries of the grant date, 25% on the third anniversary, 9% on the fourth, and 8% on the fifth anniversary of the grant date.

What is Franziska Bell’s reported Home Depot (HD) ownership after this transaction?

After this restricted stock grant, the Form 4 reports Franziska Bell directly owning 51,516 shares of Home Depot common stock. This figure reflects her holdings following the award as disclosed, without additional derivative positions shown in the derivative section.

Under which plan were Franziska Bell’s Home Depot (HD) restricted shares granted?

The restricted shares were issued under The Home Depot, Inc. Omnibus Stock Incentive Plan, as amended and restated May 19, 2022. This equity plan provides the framework for stock-based compensation awards to eligible company participants, including executives.