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Nov 01, 2020
Home Depot Q3 2020 Earnings Report
Home Depot experienced exceptional demand for home improvement projects.
Key Takeaways
The Home Depot reported sales of $33.5 billion for the third quarter of fiscal 2020, an increase of 23.2 percent from the third quarter of fiscal 2019. Net earnings for the third quarter of fiscal 2020 were $3.4 billion, or $3.18 per diluted share.
Sales increased by 23.2% compared to the same quarter last year.
Comparable sales were positive 24.1%.
Net earnings reached $3.4 billion, or $3.18 per diluted share.
The company is investing approximately $1 billion in annualized permanent compensation enhancements for frontline, hourly associates.
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Forward Guidance
The Home Depot is not providing specific forward guidance but is focusing on investments to enable market share growth.
Positive Outlook
- Continuing to invest in the business.
- Focusing on associates and customers.
- Adapting effectively to the high-demand environment.
- Investing in permanent compensation enhancements for frontline, hourly associates.
- Believing investments are critical in enabling market share growth in any economic environment.
Challenges Ahead
- Impact on business, operations and financial results of the COVID-19 pandemic.
- State of the economy.
- State of the housing and home improvement markets.
- International trade disputes.
- Public health issues (including pandemics) that could disrupt supply or demand.