Home Depot reported strong second-quarter results with a 23.4% increase in sales, driven by comparable sales growth of 23.4%. Net earnings for the quarter were $4.3 billion, or $4.02 per diluted share.
Sales increased by 23.4% compared to the second quarter of fiscal 2019.
Comparable sales were positive 23.4% for the second quarter of fiscal 2020.
Net earnings reached $4.3 billion, or $4.02 per diluted share.
The company invested approximately $480 million in additional benefits for associates during the quarter.
The Home Depot did not provide specific forward guidance in this earnings report.
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