Home Depot (HD) director Gerard Arpey awarded 796 Deferred Shares in equity grant

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

HOME DEPOT, INC. director Gerard J. Arpey received an award of 796 Deferred Shares on May 21, 2026 as compensation. These Deferred Shares convert into an equal number of common shares on a one-for-one basis when specific events occur, such as board service ending, death, retirement, disability, or a change in control of the company. Vesting is scheduled for the date of the next annual shareholders meeting, and following this grant Arpey holds a total of 15,419.53 Deferred Shares directly.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider ARPEY GERARD J

Role null

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Deferred Shares	796	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Deferred Shares — 15,419.53 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

Deferred Shares granted: 796 shares Price per Deferred Share: $0.0000 per share Deferred Shares after transaction: 15,419.53 shares +2 more

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Deferred Shares granted 796 shares Grant to director Gerard J. Arpey on May 21, 2026

Price per Deferred Share $0.0000 per share Grant price for Deferred Shares

Deferred Shares after transaction 15,419.53 shares Gerard J. Arpey holdings following grant

Underlying security 796 common shares One-for-one conversion from Deferred Shares

Transaction code A (Grant, award, or other acquisition) Form 4 transaction classification

Key Terms

Deferred Shares, Omnibus Stock Incentive Plan, change in control, vesting

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Deferred Shares financial

"The Deferred Shares were granted under The Home Depot, Inc. Omnibus Stock Incentive Plan"

Deferred shares are a class of stock whose economic benefits or certain shareholder rights are delayed or paid later than ordinary shares—for example, dividends may be paid only after other shareholders receive theirs, or voting or redemption rights may be postponed. For investors, that timing difference matters because deferred shares typically offer lower near-term income and different risk, affecting expected returns, priority in payouts, and the share’s market value; think of them like a delayed paycheck compared with a regular salary.

Omnibus Stock Incentive Plan financial

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

change in control financial

"the date of a change in control of the Company"

A "change in control" occurs when the ownership or management of a company shifts significantly, such as through a merger, acquisition, or sale of a large part of its assets. This change can impact how the company is run and may influence its future direction. For investors, it matters because it can affect the company's stability, strategy, and value, often signaling potential changes in investment risk or opportunity.

vesting financial

"Vesting of shares occurs on the date of the next annual shareholders meeting"

Vesting is the process by which you earn full ownership of something, like company stock or a retirement benefit, over time. It’s like earning the right to keep a gift piece by piece the longer you stay with a company, making sure employees stay committed before they receive all the benefits.

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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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

ARPEY GERARD J

(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)

X	Director		10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/21/2026

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

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
Deferred Shares	(1)	05/21/2026		A		796		(1)	(1)	common stock	796	$0	15,419.53	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. The Deferred Shares were granted under The Home Depot, Inc. Omnibus Stock Incentive Plan, as amended and restated May 19, 2022, and convert to shares of Common Stock on a one-for-one basis upon the earliest of (i) the first anniversary of the director's termination of service as a Board member, (ii) the date of the director's death, retirement or disability, or (iii) the date of a change in control of the Company. Vesting of shares occurs on the date of the next annual shareholders meeting.

Remarks:

	/s/ Stephanie Bignon, Attorney-in-Fact for Gerard J. Arpey	05/26/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did HOME DEPOT (HD) disclose for Gerard J. Arpey?

HOME DEPOT disclosed that director Gerard J. Arpey received a grant of 796 Deferred Shares on May 21, 2026. This is a compensation-related award, not an open-market stock purchase or sale, and increases his directly held Deferred Share balance.

How many HOME DEPOT (HD) Deferred Shares does Gerard J. Arpey hold after this grant?

After the May 21, 2026 award, Gerard J. Arpey holds 15,419.53 Deferred Shares. This total reflects his position in Deferred Shares following the 796-share grant reported in the Form 4 filing for HOME DEPOT.

What are Deferred Shares in the HOME DEPOT (HD) Form 4 for Gerard J. Arpey?

The Deferred Shares are equity awards that convert into HOME DEPOT common stock on a one-for-one basis. They are granted under The Home Depot, Inc. Omnibus Stock Incentive Plan and used as part of director compensation rather than being bought in the open market.

When do Gerard J. Arpey’s HOME DEPOT (HD) Deferred Shares convert to common stock?

Arpey’s Deferred Shares convert into HOME DEPOT common stock upon the earliest of his first anniversary after leaving the board, his death, retirement, disability, or a change in control of the company, according to the footnote description.

When do Gerard J. Arpey’s new HOME DEPOT (HD) Deferred Shares vest?

The footnote states that vesting of the granted Deferred Shares occurs on the date of the next annual shareholders meeting. After vesting, the shares remain deferred until a conversion event such as termination of board service or a change in control.

Was there any purchase or sale of HOME DEPOT (HD) common stock in this Form 4?

No open-market purchase or sale occurred. The Form 4 shows a grant of 796 Deferred Shares to director Gerard J. Arpey as a compensation award, with no reported buying or selling of HOME DEPOT common stock in the market.