Home Depot 10-K 2026-02-01

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-K

(Mark One)

☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the fiscal year ended February 1, 2026

or

☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from to

Commission file number 1-8207

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THE HOME DEPOT, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware95-3261426
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
2455 Paces Ferry Road
Atlanta,Georgia30339
(Address of principal executive offices)(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (770) 433-8211

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each classTrading SymbolName of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $0.05 Par Value Per ShareHDNew York Stock Exchange

Securities registered pursuant to section 12(g) of the Act: None

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act. Yes ☒ No ☐

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act. Yes ☐ No ☒

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes ☒ No ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§ 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). Yes ☒ No ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large accelerated filer ☒ Accelerated filer ☐ Non-accelerated filer ☐ Smaller reporting company ☐ Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has filed a report on and attestation to its management’s assessment of the effectiveness of its internal control over financial reporting under Section 404(b) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (15 U.S.C. 7262(b)) by the registered public accounting firm that prepared or issued its audit report. ☒

If securities are registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act, indicate by check mark whether the financial statements of the registrant included in the filing reflect the correction of an error to previously issued financial statements. ☐

Indicate by check mark whether any of those error corrections are restatements that required a recovery analysis of incentive-based compensation received by any of the registrant’s executive officers during the relevant recovery period pursuant to § 240.10D-1(b). ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act). Yes ☐ No ☒

The aggregate market value of voting common stock held by non-affiliates of the registrant on August 1, 2025 was $371.8 billion.

The number of shares outstanding of the registrant’s common stock as of March 4, 2026 was 996,011,466 shares.

DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

Portions of the registrant’s proxy statement for the 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders are incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K to the extent described herein.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Commonly Used or Defined Termsii
Forward-Looking Statementsiii
PART I
Item 1.Business.1
Item 1A.Risk Factors.9
Item 1B.Unresolved Staff Comments.22
Item 1C.Cybersecurity.22
Item 2.Properties.24
Item 3.Legal Proceedings.25
Item 4.Mine Safety Disclosures.25
PART II
Item 5.Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities.26
Item 6.Reserved.27
Item 7.Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.27
Item 7A.Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.35
Item 8.Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.36
Item 9.Changes in and Disagreements With Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure.73
Item 9A.Controls and Procedures.73
Item 9B.Other Information.75
Item 9C.Disclosure Regarding Foreign Jurisdictions that Prevent Inspections.75
PART III
Item 10.Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance.75
Item 11.Executive Compensation.76
Item 12.Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters.76
Item 13.Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence.77
Item 14.Principal Accountant Fees and Services.77
PART IV
Item 15.Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules.77
Item 16.Form 10-K Summary.80
SIGNATURES81
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COMMONLY USED OR DEFINED TERMS

TermDefinition
AIArtificial intelligence
ASUAccounting Standards Update
BODFSBuy Online, Deliver From Store
BOPISBuy Online, Pickup In Store
BORISBuy Online, Return In Store
BOSSBuy Online, Ship to Store
Comparable salesAs defined in the Results of Operations section of MD&A
DIFMDo-It-For-Me
DIYDo-It-Yourself
EH&SEnvironmental, Health, and Safety
EPAU.S. Environmental Protection Agency
ESPPEmployee Stock Purchase Plan
Exchange ActSecurities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended
FASBFinancial Accounting Standards Board
FDCFlatbed distribution centers
fiscal 2023Fiscal year ended January 28, 2024 (includes 52 weeks)
fiscal 2024Fiscal year ended February 2, 2025 (includes 53 weeks)
fiscal 2025Fiscal year ended February 1, 2026 (includes 52 weeks)
fiscal 2026Fiscal year ending January 31, 2027 (includes 52 weeks)
GAAPU.S. generally accepted accounting principles
GMSGMS Inc.
IRSInternal Revenue Service
MD&AManagement’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
MROMaintenance, repair, and operations
NOPATNet operating profit after tax
NYSENew York Stock Exchange
PLCCPrivate label credit card
ProProfessional customer
Restoration PlansHome Depot FutureBuilder Restoration Plan and HD Supply Restoration Plan
ROICReturn on invested capital
SECSecurities and Exchange Commission
Securities ActSecurities Act of 1933, as amended
SG&ASelling, general, and administrative expenses
SRSSRS Distribution Inc.
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FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

Certain statements contained herein, as well as in other filings we make with the SEC and other written and oral information we release, including statements regarding our performance, estimates, expectations, beliefs, intentions, projections, strategies for the future, or other events or developments in the future may constitute “forward-looking statements” under the federal securities laws, including as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are based on currently available information and our current assumptions, expectations and projections about future events, and use words such as “may,” “will,” “could,” “should,” “would,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “estimate,” “project,” “plan,” “believe,” “expect,” “target,” “prospects,” “potential,” “commit” and “forecast,” or words of similar import or meaning or refer to future time periods.

Forward-looking statements may relate to, among other things, our brand and reputation; the demand for our products and services, including as a result of macroeconomic conditions and changing customer preferences and expectations; net sales growth; comparable sales; the effects of competition; implementation of interconnected, store, supply chain, technology, innovation and other strategic initiatives, including with respect to real estate; inventory, on-shelf availability, and in-stock positions; the state of the economy; the state of the housing and home improvement markets; the state of the credit markets, including mortgages, home equity loans, and consumer and trade credit; the impact of tariffs; trade policy changes or restrictions, or international trade disputes and efforts and ability to continue to diversify our supply chain; issues related to the payment methods we accept; demand for credit offerings, including trade credit; management of relationships with our associates, jobseekers, suppliers and service providers; cost and availability of labor; costs of fuel and other energy sources; events that could disrupt our business, supply chain, technology infrastructure, or demand for our products and services, such as tariffs, trade policy changes or restrictions or international trade disputes, natural disasters, climate change, public health issues, cybersecurity events, and labor disputes; geopolitical tensions or conflicts, military conflicts, or acts of war; our ability to maintain a safe and secure store environment; our ability to address expectations regarding sustainability and human capital management matters and meet related goals; continuation or suspension of share repurchases; net earnings and margin performance; earnings per share; future dividends; capital allocation and expenditures; productivity; liquidity; ROIC; expense and debt leverage; changes in interest rates; changes in foreign currency exchange rates; commodity or other price inflation and deflation; our ability to issue debt on terms and at rates acceptable to us; the impact and expected outcome of investigations, inquiries, claims, and litigation, including compliance with related settlements; the challenges of operating in international markets; the adequacy of insurance coverage; the effect of accounting charges; the effect of adopting certain accounting standards; the impact of legal and regulatory changes, including executive orders and other administrative or legislative actions, such as changes to tax laws and regulations; store openings and closures; financial outlook; and the impact of acquired companies, including SRS and GMS, on our organization and the ability to recognize the anticipated benefits of completed or pending acquisitions.

These statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to future events, risks and uncertainties — many of which are beyond our control, dependent on the actions of third parties, or currently unknown to us — as well as potentially inaccurate assumptions that could cause actual results to differ materially from our historical experience and our expectations and projections. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, those described in Part I, Item 1A. Risk Factors, and elsewhere in this report and also as described from time to time in reports subsequently filed with the SEC. You should read such information in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements and related notes and Part II, Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations in this report. There also may be other factors that we cannot anticipate or that are not described herein, generally because we do not currently perceive them to be material. Such factors could cause results to differ materially from our expectations. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and we do not undertake to update these statements other than as required by law. You are advised, however, to review any further disclosures we make on related subjects in our filings with the SEC and in our other public statements.

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PART I

Item 1. Business.

INTRODUCTION

The Home Depot, Inc. is the world’s largest home improvement retailer based on net sales for fiscal 2025. We offer our customers a wide assortment of home improvement products, building materials, lawn and garden products, décor products, and facilities MRO products, in stores and online. We also provide a number of services, including home improvement installation services, and tool and equipment rental. As of the end of fiscal 2025, we operated 2,359 stores located throughout the U.S. (including the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and the territories of the U.S. Virgin Islands and Guam), Canada, and Mexico. The Home Depot stores average approximately 104,000 square feet of enclosed space, with approximately 24,000 additional square feet of outside garden area. We also maintain a network of distribution and fulfillment centers, as well as mobile applications and e-commerce websites in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. For disclosure purposes, the geographic operating segments of the U.S., Canada and Mexico are aggregated into one reportable segment (the “Primary segment”).

In fiscal 2024, we acquired SRS, a leading residential specialty trade distribution company across several verticals engaged in the distribution of residential and commercial roofing products and complementary building products, landscape supplies, and swimming pool supplies serving the professional roofer, landscaper, and pool contractor. In fiscal 2025, SRS completed the acquisition of GMS, a leading distributor of specialty building products, including drywall, ceilings, steel framing and other complementary construction products. At the end of fiscal 2025, SRS, which includes GMS, operated over 1,250 locations throughout the U.S. and Canada, most of which have a distribution center, material handling and delivery equipment, and inventory. Following the GMS acquisition, SRS is organized as four different lines of business: roofing and building products, interior and construction products, landscape, and pool. Each line of business was determined to represent an operating segment, none of which are deemed reportable segments.

Unless otherwise indicated or the context otherwise requires, when we refer to “The Home Depot,” “Home Depot,” the “Company,” “we,” “us” or “our” in this report, we are referring to The Home Depot, Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries.

The Home Depot, Inc. is a Delaware corporation that was incorporated in 1978. Our Store Support Center (corporate headquarters) is located at 2455 Paces Ferry Road, Atlanta, Georgia 30339. Our telephone number at that address is (770) 433-8211.

OUR BUSINESS

OUR STRATEGY

The Home Depot is focused on leveraging its distinct competitive advantages – our brand, excellent customer service, product authority in home improvement, knowledgeable associates and culture, scale, premier real estate portfolio, digital and interconnected experience, supply chain network, and our deep relationships with Pros – to take advantage of the significant growth opportunities in the highly fragmented markets in which we operate. In fiscal 2025, we strategically invested across our business to advance our growth strategy:

  • Drive our core and culture by supporting our associates so that they can deliver the best customer experience in home improvement;

  • Deliver a frictionless interconnected customer experience, regardless of whether our customers choose to engage and shop with us in-store or through our digital properties; and

  • Win with Pros through our differentiated value proposition and ecosystem of capabilities.

We believe that this strategy will help us grow faster than the market and deliver value to our shareholders. Driven by our core values, our Inverted Pyramid model reminds us who matters most – our customers and our associates. These values, embedded in our culture since the Company’s founding, continue to guide us as our business evolves.

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DELIVER SHAREHOLDER VALUE

We seek to deliver on our objective to create shareholder value through our disciplined approach to capital allocation. Our capital allocation principles are as follows:

  • First, we intend to reinvest in our business to drive growth faster than the market.

  • Second, after reinvesting in the business, we look to pay a quarterly dividend.

  • Third, after reinvesting in our business and paying our dividend, we intend to return excess cash to our shareholders through share repurchases.

In fiscal 2025, we invested $3.7 billion in capital expenditures across initiatives supporting our strategy of driving our core and culture, including building new stores and maintaining existing stores, delivering a frictionless, interconnected experience, and winning with Pros. SRS also acquired GMS to accelerate the vision of becoming a leading, multi-category building materials distributor. We continue to focus on driving productivity throughout the business, including by leveraging technology to drive efficiency in freight flow management, supply chain optimization, and streamlining central processes. By reinvesting in our business to drive growth and productivity, we are able to improve the customer experience, increase our competitiveness in the market, and deliver shareholder value.

In fiscal 2025, we returned $9.2 billion to shareholders in the form of cash dividends, following a 2.2% increase in our quarterly cash dividend from $2.25 per share to $2.30 per share announced in February 2025. Our capital allocation is discussed further in Part II, Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

OUR CUSTOMERS

We serve two primary customer groups — consumers (including both DIY and DIFM customers) and Pros — and have developed varying approaches to meet their diverse needs:

DIY Customers

These customers are typically homeowners who purchase products and complete their own projects and installations. Our associates assist these customers both in our stores and through digital resources designed to provide product and project knowledge. We also offer a variety of clinics and workshops to share this knowledge and to build an emotional connection with our DIY customers. As the preferences and behaviors of our DIY customers change, we are continuing to invest in capabilities to better meet their evolving expectations.

Pros

These customers are primarily professional renovators/remodelers, general contractors, homebuilders, maintenance professionals, handymen, property managers, building service contractors and specialty tradespeople, such as electricians, landscapers, insulation installers, plumbers, painters, pool contractors, roofers, and wallboard and ceiling installers. These customers build, renovate, remodel, repair, and maintain residential properties, multifamily properties, hospitality properties, and commercial facilities, including educational, healthcare, governmental, institutional, and office buildings, as well as data centers.

We have a number of initiatives designed to drive growth with Pros, including those working on both simple and complex projects. We remain focused on providing a customized digital experience tailored to Pros’ needs, a dedicated sales force, a broad and deep assortment of Pro-focused products and brands, an extensive delivery network, our Pro Xtra loyalty program, and enhanced credit offerings. Building on our historical strength as a destination for all Pros, we are continuing to invest in differentiated capabilities that will help us better serve our Pros’ needs, including differentiated fulfillment options, preferred pricing, additional trade credit offerings including our Pro Trade Credit program, more convenient locations and showroom space, and technology tools designed to streamline order management and project planning and management. In fiscal 2024, we acquired SRS, which sells products to specialty trade roofers, landscapers, and pool contractors. The acquisition of GMS by SRS in fiscal 2025 further expanded our ability to serve Pros by adding specialty interior building products such as wallboard, ceilings, steel framing and complementary products for residential and commercial projects. We also provide MRO products and related value-added services to multifamily, hospitality, healthcare, and government housing facilities, among others, primarily through our subsidiary HD Supply.

We believe these investments in differentiated capabilities support our goal to serve as the preferred partner for our Pros across their entire project, giving them the choice to streamline their purchasing to optimize efficiency and complete their jobs on time and on budget.

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DIFM Customers

Intersecting our DIY customers and our Pros are our DIFM customers. These customers are typically homeowners who use Pros to complete their projects or installations. Currently, we offer installation services in a variety of categories, such as flooring, water heaters, bath, garage doors, cabinets, cabinet makeovers, countertops, sheds, furnaces and central air systems, windows, and window coverings. DIFM customers can purchase these services in our stores, online, or in their homes through in-home consultations. In addition to serving our DIFM customer needs, we believe our focus on Pros who perform services for these customers helps us drive higher product sales.

OUR PRODUCTS AND SERVICES

A typical Home Depot store stocks approximately 30,000 to 40,000 items during the year, including both national brand name and proprietary products, across the following merchandising departments: Appliances, Bath, Building Materials, Electrical, Flooring, Hardware, Indoor Garden, Kitchen & Blinds, Lighting, Lumber, Millwork, Outdoor Garden, Paint, Plumbing, Power, and Storage & Organization. Our online product offerings complement our stores by serving as an extended aisle, and we offer a significantly broader product assortment through our mobile applications and websites, including homedepot.com, our primary website; homedepot.ca and homedepot.com.mx, our websites in Canada and Mexico, respectively; hdsupply.com, our website for our MRO products and related services; our websites for custom window coverings, including blinds.com, justblinds.com and americanblinds.com; constructionresourcesusa.com, our website for design-oriented surfaces, appliances and architectural specialty products for Pros; thecompanystore.com, our website featuring textiles and décor products; and srsdistribution.com, heritagelandscapesupplygroup.com, heritagepoolsupplygroup.com, and gms.com, our websites serving the roofing and exterior building materials, landscape, pool product, and interior building product needs of specialty trade Pros, respectively.

Our merchandising organization delivers product innovation, assortment and value, which reinforces our position as the product authority in home improvement and is one of our distinctive competitive advantages. At the same time, we remain focused on offering the right products at everyday value in our stores and online. The strong strategic relationships that our merchandising organization builds with our vendors position us to deliver on our goals for our customers and offer a compelling business proposition for these market-leading suppliers. As part of our focus on product differentiation, we have formed strategic alliances and exclusive relationships with certain suppliers to market products under a variety of well-recognized brand names. We have also developed relationships with certain suppliers to allow us to offer proprietary products that are comparable to national brands. These proprietary products help differentiate us from other retailers and generally carry higher margins than national brand products.

To keep pace with changing customer expectations and increasing desire for innovation, localization, and personalization, we continue to invest in tools to better leverage our data and drive a deeper level of collaboration with our suppliers. As a result, we continue to focus on enhanced merchandising information technology tools to help us: (1) enhance an interconnected shopping experience tailored to our customers’ shopping intent and location; (2) provide the best value in the market; and (3) optimize our product assortments. Our merchandising team leverages technology and works closely with our inventory and supply chain teams, as well as our suppliers, to manage our assortments, drive innovation, manage the cost environment, and adjust inventory levels to respond to shifts in demand.

To complement our merchandising efforts, we offer a number of services for our customers, including installation services for our DIY and DIFM customers, as noted above. We also provide tool and equipment rentals at many locations, providing value and convenience for both Pros and consumers. To improve the customer experience and continue to grow this differentiated service offering, we continue to invest in more tool rental locations, more tools, and better technology.

Sourcing and Quality Assurance

We maintain a global sourcing program to obtain high-quality and innovative products directly from manufacturers in the U.S. and around the world. For many years, we have worked to diversify our global supply chain. During fiscal 2025, in addition to our U.S. sourcing operations, we maintained sourcing offices in Mexico, Canada, India, Vietnam, Taiwan and China, as well as certain locations in Europe. Under our standard supplier buying agreement, our suppliers are obligated to ensure that their products comply with applicable international, federal, state and local laws. This standard agreement also requires compliance with our responsible sourcing standards, which cover a variety of expectations, including supply chain transparency, compliance with applicable laws and regulations addressing prohibitions on child and forced labor, health and safety, environmental matters, compensation, and hours of work. To drive accountability with our suppliers, our standard supplier buying agreement also includes a factory audit right related to these standards, and we conduct risk-based factory audits and compliance visits with

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non-Canada and non-U.S. suppliers of private branded and direct import products. Our 2025 Responsible Sourcing Report, available on our Investor Relations website at https://ir.homedepot.com under “Sustainability,” provides more information about this program. In addition, we have both quality assurance and engineering resources dedicated to establishing criteria and overseeing compliance with safety, quality, and performance standards for our private branded products.

Intellectual Property

Our business has one of the most recognized brands in North America. As a result, we believe that The Home Depot® trademark has significant value and is an important factor in the marketing of our products, e-commerce, stores and business. We have registered or applied for registration of trademarks, service marks, copyrights and internet domain names, both domestically and internationally, for use in our business, including our proprietary brands such as HDX®, Husky®, Hampton Bay®, Home Decorators Collection®, Glacier Bay®, Vigoro®, Everbilt® and Lifeproof®. The duration of trademark registrations varies from country to country. However, trademarks are generally valid and may be renewed indefinitely as long as they are in use and/or their registrations are properly maintained.

We also maintain patent portfolios relating to our business operations, retail services, and products, and we seek to patent or otherwise protect innovations we incorporate into our business. Patents generally have a term of twenty years from the date they are filed. As our patent portfolio has been built over time, the remaining terms of individual patents across our patent portfolio vary. Although our patents have value, no single patent is essential to our business. We regularly assess our merchandising departments and product lines for opportunities to expand the assortment of products offered within The Home Depot’s portfolio of proprietary and exclusive brands.

COMPETITION AND SEASONALITY

Our industry is highly competitive, highly fragmented, and evolving. As a result, we face competition for customers for our products and services from a variety of retailers (including those operating reseller marketplaces), suppliers, service providers, distributors and manufacturers that sell products directly to their respective customer bases. These competitors range from traditional brick-and-mortar, to multichannel, to exclusively online, and they include a number of other home improvement retailers; local, regional and national hardware stores; electrical, plumbing and building materials supply houses; and lumber yards. With respect to some products and services, we also compete with specialty design stores, showrooms, discount stores, paint stores, specialty and mass digital retailers, warehouse clubs, MRO distributors, national and local wholesale supply distributors, home décor retailers, and other retailers, as well as with providers of home improvement services and tool and equipment rental. Online and other digital capabilities, as well as AI tools, facilitate competitive entry, price transparency, and comparison shopping, increasing the level of competition we face.

Both in-store and online, we compete primarily based on customer experience; price; quality; product availability, assortment, and innovation; and delivery options and capabilities. We also compete based on store and branch location and appearance, presentation of merchandise, and ease of shopping experience throughout every step of the project, from inspiration and research to any post-purchase support. Our Pros also look for dedicated sales support, competitive credit and pricing options, project planning tools, professional and reliable deliveries, and product depth and job-lot quantities, particularly for their complex project needs. Furthermore, with respect to delivery options, customers are seeking faster and/or guaranteed delivery times, real-time updates on delivery status, low-price or free shipping, and/or convenient pickup options. Our ability to be competitive on delivery and pickup times, options and costs depends on many factors, as described more fully under “Our Supply Chain” below, and our interconnected strategy.

Our business is subject to seasonal influences. Generally, our highest volume of sales occurs in our second fiscal quarter, as we move into the spring season in the regions in which we operate.

INTERCONNECTED SHOPPING EXPERIENCE

We continue to enhance our capabilities to provide our customers with a frictionless interconnected shopping experience across our stores, branches, online, on the job site, and in their homes, focusing on continued investments in our mobile applications and websites to enhance the customer experience. When we discuss the “interconnected experience,” we are referring to our customers’ many touchpoints across our physical and digital assets throughout their entire shopping journey. Home Depot is primarily a project retailer, and it is our goal to help customers solve problems across their entire project. We aim to provide the best experience across our physical and digital assets, throughout the entire shopping journey from inspiration to post-purchase support, and we believe that engagement with customers across different touchpoints has driven increases in sales.

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Digital Experience

Enhancements to our digital platforms are critical for our increasingly interconnected customers, who often research products and check available inventory online before visiting one of our stores to view products in person or talk to an associate and then making their purchase either in store or online. While in the store, or following a visit to one of our stores, customers may also go online to access ratings and reviews, compare prices, view our extended assortment, and purchase additional products. Our investments in a truly interconnected experience are focused on bringing together the power of our physical presence and the frictionless interaction of our digital capabilities.

A significant majority of the traffic in Home Depot’s digital channels is on mobile devices. Mobile users expect more simplicity and relevancy in their digital interactions. In addition to supporting our DIY and DIFM customers throughout their shopping journeys, our mobile applications and other digital tools can also help serve the needs of Pros, including those working on complex projects. As a result, we have invested in our digital platforms to improve the overall presentation and ease of navigation for our customers. We have also enhanced the “shopability” of an online product by including more information on the product’s landing page, including related products and/or parts of a collection, as well as various fulfillment options. In addition, we are leveraging AI tools to improve our search, recommendations, and chat features, and offering new AI-powered customer-facing tools such as Magic ApronTM, which supports customers and associates with online product and project inquiries, and our AI-powered Blueprint Takeoffs Tool and Material List Builder, which generate project-specific materials lists and quotes. We believe our focus on improving search capabilities, digital functionality, category presentation, product content such as customer product review summaries, project inspiration and support, speed to checkout, and fulfillment options has yielded higher traffic, better conversion and continued sales growth. As our customers expect a more personalized experience, our ability to collect, use, retain, and protect relevant customer data is important to effectively meet their expectations.

Further, we do not view the interconnected experience as a specific transaction; rather, we believe it encompasses an entire journey from inspiration and know-how, to purchase and fulfillment, to post-purchase support. Customers continue to expect more personalized messaging, and we remain focused on connecting marketing activities with the online and in-store experiences to create seamless engagement across channels. From the inspirational point of the purchase journey to providing product know-how, we continue to invest in the infrastructure and capabilities needed to deliver the most relevant marketing messages to our customers based on what is important to them today.

Store Experience

Our stores remain the hub of our business, and we continue to invest to improve the customer shopping experience through easier navigation and increased convenience and speed of checkout. In fiscal 2025, we continued to leverage the investments made in our store experience over the past several years to operate effectively and meet customer expectations, as well as investing in dedicated teams to better meet the needs of our Pros in-store. We have also empowered our customers with additional self-help tools, including mobile application-enabled store navigation and Magic Apron. Our Home Depot mobile application provides store-specific maps that allow customers to pinpoint the exact location of an item on their mobile devices. We also recognize that another critical part of delivering an excellent customer experience in the store is having products on our shelves, and we have enhanced our use of technology such as Computer Vision, which provides greater visibility into where product is located, including both on shelves and in the overhead space, enabling us to drive higher on-shelf availability. We believe these investments are driving higher customer satisfaction scores, and we will continue to invest to improve the customer experience. In addition, we have identified areas that have experienced significant population growth or where market voids exist. In fiscal 2023, we initiated a plan to open approximately 80 new stores over a five-year period to address those opportunities, and in fiscal 2025, we opened 12 new stores. We expect to complete this goal of approximately 80 new stores in fiscal 2027, after which point we plan to open approximately 15 to 20 new stores per year. These new stores will continue to help relieve pressure at existing high-volume stores and add capacity in areas with less store coverage, helping us to improve the customer experience and drive sales growth.

Investing in the Associate Experience. We continually strive to improve our store operations by removing complexity and inefficient processes, allowing our associates to spend more of their time serving our customers. To this end, we have continued to focus on process improvements like optimizing product flow to improve on-shelf availability and reduce the amount of time store associates spend locating products, as well as expanding in-aisle, real-time mobile learning tools for our associates’ development and assistance with customer questions. Our associates are also using web-enabled handheld devices to help them more efficiently meet the needs of the business and serve customers. These digital “hdPhone” devices offer enhanced functionality that allows associates to readily query inventory, access applications that support customer service, and assist with locating products. Our

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hdPhones also give our U.S. Home Depot store associates access to Sidekick, an application that directs associates to bays where product is low or out of stock and helps our associates prioritize the highest value tasks more effectively. In addition, we are using labor model tools to better align associate activity with customer needs. This includes transitioning more of our store tasking to our merchandising execution team (MET), leveraging MET associates’ expertise to reinforce in-aisle associates’ focus on excellent customer service.

Investing in Safety. We remain committed to maintaining a safe shopping and working environment for our customers and associates. We accomplish this by creating a strong culture of safety, building on our core value of Taking Care of Our People, that starts from the top with engaged leaders who empower associates to make decisions that prioritize the safety of everyone. We use data to identify areas of greatest risk, including emerging risks, and invest in tools, equipment and technology to reduce those risks in our packaging, processes, and behaviors. Our associate training and awareness initiatives target individual roles and responsibilities, integrating with overall strategies that promote physical and psychological safety and emotional wellness.

We empower trained EH&S associates to continuously evaluate, develop, implement and enforce policies, processes and programs in our stores, facilities and offices across the Company. Our EH&S policies are woven into our everyday operations for site, district and regional teams, and integrate with operating platforms to provide safety line-of-sight to associates and their leaders. Common program elements include daily store inspection checklists; routine follow-up audits from our store-based safety team members; preventative maintenance programs to promote equipment and physical space safety; and departmental merchandising safety standards.

OUR SUPPLY CHAIN

We continue to focus on building best-in-class competitive advantages in our supply chain to be responsive to our customers’ expectations for how, when and where they choose to receive our products and services. As part of enhancing the interconnected experience, over the past several years, we have invested in our supply chain network with the goal of achieving the fastest, most efficient and most reliable delivery capabilities in home improvement. With that investment now largely complete, our supply chain initiatives have positioned us to operate effectively and meet our customers’ needs for product availability and fast, reliable delivery.

We centrally forecast and replenish the vast majority of our Home Depot store products through sophisticated inventory management systems and utilize our network of distribution centers to serve both our stores’ and customers’ needs. Our supply chain includes multiple distribution center platforms in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico that are tailored to meet the needs of our stores and customers based on types of products, location, transportation, and delivery requirements. These include rapid deployment centers, stocking distribution centers, bulk distribution centers, FDCs, and direct fulfillment centers, among others. Over the past several years, we have invested to further automate and mechanize our rapid deployment center network to drive greater efficiency and faster movement of product.

We have also enhanced our supply chain network with our expanded fulfillment facilities designed to drive speed and reliability of delivery for our customers. Our 'ship from best location' initiative seeks to optimize delivery speed, reliability, cost, and capacity by leveraging machine learning algorithms to route orders to the optimal fulfillment node. In many markets, we offer same day or next day delivery of a multitude of products through our stores and fulfillment centers. We have market delivery operations that function as local hubs to consolidate freight for dispatch to customers for the final mile of delivery, with a focus on appliances. Because we typically do not stock appliances in our facilities, we have invested in our capabilities to control more of our appliance delivery end-to-end, manage our appliance delivery volume through our market delivery operations, and expand our last mile delivery capacity. We have also opened FDCs that handle large items like lumber and building materials transported on flatbed trucks. We are deploying a new delivery method called FDC Relay, which leverages our existing FDCs to enhance our performance in our current FDC markets and broadens our reach across a greater number of markets. Our network is designed to create a competitive advantage with unique, industry-leading capabilities for home improvement needs for both our Pros and consumers. We will continue to invest in our supply chain network as needed to support our business.

In addition to our distribution and fulfillment centers, we leverage our stores as a network of convenient customer pickup, return, and delivery fulfillment locations. We believe our premium real estate footprint provides a distinct competitive advantage. For customers who shop online and want to pick up or return merchandise at a store, or have product delivered from a store, we offer a variety of options: BOSS, BOPIS, BODFS, and BORIS. We also provide curbside pickup to complement our BOPIS offerings, in addition to the self-service lockers at the front entrance of many of our stores. We also offer car and van delivery service from the majority of our U.S. stores. For fiscal 2025, approximately 50% of our U.S. online orders were fulfilled through a store. SRS branch locations throughout the U.S. and Canada also enable deliveries direct to customer job sites on their preferred timelines. We

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continue to focus on developing new capabilities to improve both efficiency and customer experience for delivery from our stores and branches. Our strategic intent is to have a portfolio of efficient, timely and reliable sources and methods of delivery to choose from, optimizing order fulfillment and delivery based on customer needs, inventory locations, and available transportation options.

SUSTAINABILITY AND HUMAN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT

We view sustainability and human capital management matters through the lens of our business, with an understanding that if we support our associates, our customers, our suppliers, and the communities we serve, we also support our business and create value for our shareholders. Our sustainability and human capital management priorities build on the culture and values on which Home Depot was founded, and our initiatives are embedded in our business strategy and activities. We organize our efforts around three pillars: (1) Focus on Our People, (2) Operate Sustainably, and (3) Strengthen Our Communities. Highlights of each of these pillars are set forth below. For further information on our three pillars, including related goals, see our Fiscal 2024 Living Our Values Report, available on our investor relations website at https://ir.homedepot.com/sustainability.

Focus on Our People

Our culture and our associates provide intangible and hard-to-replicate competitive advantages, which have been key to helping us navigate challenging market conditions. Our associates are essential to providing the experience and service that our customers expect. To preserve and protect that customer experience, we focus on cultivating a compelling associate experience, which we believe supports our ability to attract and retain our associates. This includes investing in competitive wages and benefits while also providing the culture, tools, training, and development opportunities that make working at The Home Depot an enjoyable and rewarding experience. These actions are the foundation of our core values of Taking Care of our People, Entrepreneurial Spirit, Building Strong Relationships, and Respect for all People.

Culture and Values. The Home Depot has a strong commitment to ethics and integrity, and we are a values- and culture-centric business. Our commitment to our core values drives our approach to human capital management. Our culture is based on our servant leadership philosophy represented by the inverted pyramid, which puts primary importance on our customers and our associates by positioning them at the top, with senior management at the base in a support role. We bring our culture to life through our core values, which serve as the foundation of our business and as the guiding principles behind the decisions we make every day.

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Our values also guide our efforts to create an environment that will help us attract and retain skilled associates in the competitive marketplace for talent. We empower our associates to deliver a superior customer experience by living our values, and we position our associates to embody our core values by integrating the importance of our culture into ongoing development programs and rewards programs. Leaders participate in programs designed to build and strengthen our culture, such as training on leadership skills, cross-functional collaboration, leading with our values, and associate engagement. Our core values are at the root of our human capital management programs.

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Our Workforce. At the end of fiscal 2025, we employed approximately 472,400 associates, of whom approximately 53,400 were salaried, with the remainder compensated on an hourly basis. Set forth below is the geographic makeup of our workforce:

Geographic LocationNumber of Associates% of Total Workforce
United States422,50089.4%
Canada31,7006.7%
Mexico17,8003.8%
Other (1)4000.1%
Total472,400100%

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(1) Includes associates in our sourcing organization located in India, Italy, Poland, Türkiye, Taiwan, Vietnam and China.

Additional information regarding our workforce, including the demographic data for our U.S. associates, can be found in our Fiscal 2024 Living Our Values Report, available on our investor relations website at https://ir.homedepot.com/sustainability.

Talent Attraction and Development. As we attract and hire new associates, we strive to create a customer-like experience for jobseekers as they move through the steps of our recruiting process. Jobseekers can apply for roles from anywhere using desktop or mobile devices. Once a jobseeker has applied for a role and has been selected to move forward in the recruiting process, we provide self-service for many of our positions by allowing jobseekers to schedule or reschedule pre-hire activities directly from their mobile device.

We offer our associates the opportunity to benefit from robust development opportunities. Our Home Depot University, or “HDU,” program, is a key part of this development, offering relevant content through multiple platforms, including instructor-led classes, e-learning, mobile learning, and additional online resources. We also invest in ongoing growth and development by providing coaching through continuous leader support and empowering our associates to learn new skills at their own pace through mobile applications that they can access at any time. We equip our leaders with the tools they need to develop themselves and their teams through several programs designed to help them lead effectively, empower their teams, and serve as mentors for our associates. We continually assess and refine our leadership structure throughout the organization to allow our associates to focus on training and development and to better serve our customers.

Associate Engagement. Associate engagement is the emotional commitment associates have to The Home Depot. It is vital to our culture and to our success. We foster an engaging workplace by continuously listening to and acting on associate feedback. Throughout the year, we provide several pulse check surveys to our associates that help us understand how emotionally connected those associates feel to our customers, the Company, their jobs, fellow associates, and leaders. In addition, our annual Voice of the Associate survey serves as our primary tool for gauging associates’ level of engagement within their roles. We use the insights from these surveys to help improve the overall associate experience. We also maintain digital associate engagement platforms that can connect associates with common interests and fuel connections to co-workers and Company leaders. Additionally, we have a number of programs to recognize stores and individual associates for exceptional customer service and demonstrating our core values.

Respect For All People. We strive to maintain a culture that welcomes everyone, and we believe it helps us achieve our business goals by driving excellent customer service and innovation, empowering our associates to thrive and excel, and enriching the communities in which we operate. This includes creating an environment where our associates feel valued and respected and providing equal opportunity for all of our associates.

Compensation and Benefits. Consistent with our core values, we take care of our people by offering competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits programs. We continue to make wage investments to ensure our compensation packages reflect the evolving circumstances across our markets. For instance, in Fiscal 2025, we made a significant investment in our people by increasing equity awards to our field leadership, including store managers and assistant store managers. Our profit-sharing programs for hourly associates also provide awards for performance against our business plan. Our associates can take advantage of a range of benefits, including healthcare and wellness programs, vacation and leave of absence benefits, including parental leave and paid sick/personal time off, a 401(k) match, our ESPPs, personal finance education and advisory services, assistance programs to help with managing personal and work-life challenges, family support programs, and educational assistance.

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Operate Sustainably

We have a long-standing commitment to reduce the impact that our operations and products have on the environment, which we believe helps make our business stronger, more agile, and more resilient. This approach extends from the products and services we offer to our customers; to our store construction, maintenance and operations; to our supply chain and packaging initiatives; and to our responsible sourcing program. As we strive to operate sustainably, we focus on sourcing products responsibly, driving innovation, and reducing our environmental impact.

Strengthen Our Communities

One of our core values is “Giving Back,” and we support our communities in a number of ways. The Home Depot Foundation, a nonprofit organization supported by Home Depot and our suppliers, focuses on improving the homes and lives of U.S. veterans, assisting communities affected by natural disasters, and helping prepare more people for careers in the skilled trades. The Company and The Home Depot Foundation partner with industry leaders through our Path to Pro programs on training programs to develop the next generation of skilled tradespeople and help them find careers in the home improvement industry, which includes a Home Depot-powered career networking site to connect jobseekers with Pros looking to hire skilled tradespeople. Our Team Depot associate volunteers also extend the mission of The Home Depot Foundation in communities across the country, donating thousands of volunteer hours each year to serve the needs of our communities. We also partner with a variety of suppliers and organizations to further support our efforts to strengthen the communities where our customers and associates live.

GOVERNMENT REGULATION

As a company with both U.S. and international operations, we are subject to the laws of the U.S. and foreign jurisdictions in which we operate and the rules and regulations of various governing bodies, which may differ among jurisdictions. Compliance with these laws, rules and regulations has not had, and is not expected to have, a material effect on our capital expenditures, results of operations, or competitive position as compared to prior periods.

AVAILABLE INFORMATION

Our primary internet website is www.homedepot.com. We make available on the Investor Relations section of our website, free of charge, our filings with the SEC. These filings include our annual reports to shareholders, Annual Reports on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, Current Reports on Form 8-K, proxy statements, and Forms 3, 4 and 5 for our directors and certain of our officers, and amendments to those reports, as soon as reasonably practicable after filing such documents with, or furnishing such documents to, the SEC.

We include website addresses throughout this report for reference only. The information contained on our websites, including any document posted on or accessible through them, is not incorporated by reference into this report.

Item 1A. Risk Factors.

Our business, results of operations, cash flows, financial condition and prospects are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties. In connection with any investment decision with respect to our securities, you should carefully consider the following risk factors, as well as the other information contained in this report and our other filings with the SEC. These disclosures reflect the Company’s beliefs and opinions as to factors that could materially and adversely affect the Company and its securities in the future. References to past events are provided by way of example only and are not intended to be a complete listing or a representation as to whether or not such factors have occurred in the past or their likelihood of occurring in the future. Additional risks and uncertainties not presently known to us or that we currently deem immaterial may also impact our business operations. Should any of these risks materialize, our business, results of operations, cash flows, financial condition and prospects could be negatively impacted, which in turn could affect the trading value of our securities. You should read these Risk Factors in conjunction with Part II, Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations and our consolidated financial statements and related notes in Item 8.

STRATEGIC RISKS

A positive brand and reputation are critical to our business success, and, if our brand and reputation are damaged, it could negatively impact our relationships with our customers, associates and jobseekers, suppliers, service providers, vendors, shareholders, regulators, and the communities we serve, and, consequently, our business, results of operations and the price of our stock.

Our brand and reputation are critical to attracting customers, associates and jobseekers, suppliers, service providers, and vendors to do business with us. We must continue to manage and protect our brand and reputation.

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Negative incidents can erode trust and confidence quickly, and adverse publicity about us, regardless of its accuracy, the reputability of its source and whether we are involved in the incident, could damage our brand and reputation; undermine our customers’ confidence in us; reduce demand for our products and services, including as a result of boycotts; affect our ability to recruit, engage, motivate and retain associates; attract regulatory scrutiny or investigations; lead to litigation; and impact our relationships with current and potential suppliers and vendors. Third party actions, including our suppliers’, service providers’, and vendors’ business practices and positions, may also be attributed to us, regardless of the Company’s actions, meaning the actions of third parties pose similar risks to our brand and reputation. Partnerships with celebrities and social media content creators may also expose us to brand and reputational risks. Further, our actual or perceived position or lack of position on social, environmental, governance, political, public policy, regulatory, economic, geopolitical, or other sensitive issues, and any perceived lack of transparency about those matters, could harm our reputation with certain groups and attract regulatory scrutiny, investigations, litigation, or boycotts. In addition, we could be criticized for the scope or nature of initiatives or goals related to these matters, or for any revisions to or failure to achieve these goals on a timely basis or at all. If data, processes, and reporting related to these matters are incomplete or inaccurate, we could face regulatory scrutiny or investigations, litigation and/or adverse reputational impacts. Customers are also increasingly using social media to provide feedback and information about the Company, including our products and services, in a manner that can be quickly and broadly disseminated. Negative sentiment about the Company shared over social media, or misinformation from fraudulent accounts impersonating the Company, could impact our brand and reputation, whether or not it is based in fact.

Strong competition could adversely affect prices and demand for our products and services and could decrease our market share.

Our industry is highly competitive, highly fragmented, and evolving. As a result, we face competition for customers for our products and services from a variety of retailers (including those operating reseller marketplaces), suppliers, service providers, distributors and manufacturers that sell products directly to their respective customer bases.

These competitors range from traditional brick-and-mortar, to multichannel, to exclusively online, and they include a number of other home improvement retailers; local, regional and national hardware stores; electrical, plumbing and building materials supply houses; and lumber yards. With respect to some products and services, we also compete with specialty design stores, showrooms, discount stores, paint stores, specialty and mass digital retailers, warehouse clubs, MRO distributors, national and local wholesale supply distributors, home décor retailers, and other retailers, as well as with providers of home improvement services and tool and equipment rental. Online and other digital capabilities, as well as AI tools, facilitate competitive entry, price transparency, and comparison shopping, increasing the level of competition we face.

We compete primarily based on customer experience; price; quality; product availability, assortment, and innovation; and delivery options and capabilities, both in-store and online. We also compete based on store and branch location and appearance, presentation of merchandise, and ease of shopping experience throughout every step of the customer’s project, from inspiration and research to any post-purchase support. Our Pros also look for dedicated sales support, competitive credit and pricing options, project planning tools, professional and reliable deliveries, and product depth and job lot quantities, particularly for their complex project needs. Furthermore, with respect to delivery options, customers are seeking faster and/or guaranteed delivery times, real-time updates on delivery status, low-price or free shipping, and/or convenient pickup options. Our ability to be competitive on delivery and pickup times, options and costs depends on many factors, including leveraging the momentum of our investments in our supply chain and our interconnected capabilities to further enhance the customer shopping experience. Failure to successfully manage these factors and offer competitive delivery and pickup options could negatively impact the demand for our products and services and our profit margins.

We use our marketing, advertising and promotional programs to drive customer traffic and compete more effectively, and we must regularly assess and adjust our efforts to address changes in the competitive landscape. Intense competitive pressures from one or more of our competitors, such as through aggressive promotional pricing or liquidation events, or our inability to adapt effectively and quickly to a changing competitive landscape, could adversely affect our prices, our margins, or demand for our products and services. If we are unable to timely and appropriately respond to these competitive pressures, including through the delivery of a superior interconnected experience leveraging both our digital and physical platforms, our market share and our financial performance could be adversely affected

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Item 1B. Unresolved Staff Comments.

Not applicable.

Item 1C. Cybersecurity.

Risk Management and Strategy

We recognize the importance of assessing, identifying, and managing material risks associated with cybersecurity threats. We have implemented cybersecurity processes, technologies, and controls to aid in our efforts to assess, identify, and manage such risks. Our cybersecurity program prioritizes threat mitigation, while focusing on maintaining the integrity and resilience of our systems. We leverage the National Institute of Standards and Technology (“NIST”) Cybersecurity Framework as guidelines in the development of our cybersecurity program. We also adhere to applicable Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards. The cybersecurity risk management process and related governance processes are integrated into our broader enterprise risk management framework, which is designed to appropriately identify, prioritize, manage, and oversee risks. Cybersecurity risks are reviewed as part of our enterprise risk management processes, with findings integrated into our overall risk management strategy.

Overseeing our cybersecurity efforts on a day-to-day basis is our cybersecurity team, led by our Chief Information Security Officer (“CISO”). Our cybersecurity team, in partnership with third parties, designs and implements our data security and cybersecurity programs, risk assessments, monitoring procedures, and training programs for our associates. We continue to make investments to enhance our ability to identify, protect against, detect and respond to security risks within our environment.

Monitoring and Mitigation. We maintain a range of tools and services to aid in and inform our monitoring and mitigation of cyber risks. Throughout the year, internal teams conduct targeted audits and penetration tests. We engage third parties to independently evaluate our cybersecurity maturity on an annual basis and perform a risk assessment, as well as to provide expertise as needed on various cybersecurity programs and issues. We maintain a security operations center that is staffed around the clock to detect, mitigate, and respond to cyber threats. In the event we identify a cybersecurity incident, we have defined procedures to respond to and recover from the incident as quickly as possible. Our policies and procedures are reviewed periodically to ensure they remain aligned with current regulatory requirements and the current threat landscape. We also have established classification and retention policies focused on limiting the risk of unauthorized exposure of customer, associate, and business data. We maintain cybersecurity insurance to help provide protection against losses arising from significant security incidents.

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The Company has an Incident Response Team (“IRT”), a cross-functional group with the expertise, authority and resources to act quickly, efficiently and appropriately to investigate, coordinate the response to, remediate, and communicate regarding a cybersecurity incident. The IRT uses a detailed incident response plan that outlines and coordinates the actions we take to prepare for, detect, respond to and recover from cybersecurity incidents. In addition, our IRT engages in tabletop exercises at least annually to simulate a response to a cybersecurity incident and uses the findings to improve our processes, plans and technologies.

Training. We provide data security and privacy awareness training to all associates upon hire and on an annual basis, with additional customized, role-based training provided to targeted internal audiences. In addition, we conduct periodic awareness campaigns and regular phishing email simulation tests to reinforce our new-hire and annual training and promote ongoing awareness of risks.

Vendor Security. We have a vendor risk management program that works to classify service provider or business partner risk based on several factors, including but not limited to data type accessed and/or retained. Using a risk-based approach, we perform diligence and security risk assessments for certain vendors and service providers and include appropriate cybersecurity and data protection obligations in our contractual arrangements.

Cybersecurity Risks. We have in the past experienced, and may in the future experience, cybersecurity incidents; however, we have not experienced any cybersecurity incidents that we have determined to be material in the past fiscal year. We face risks from cybersecurity threats that, if realized, may materially affect our business strategy, results of operations or financial condition. We describe whether and how risks from identified cybersecurity threats, including as a result of any previous cybersecurity incidents, have materially affected or, if realized, are reasonably likely to materially affect us, including our business strategy, results of operations, or financial condition, in Part I, Item 1A. “Risk Factors.”

Governance

Our efforts to create a secure digital environment start with the governance and oversight of our data security and privacy policies and strategy. At the Board level, cybersecurity is overseen by the Board and the Audit Committee, which has primary responsibility for overseeing data protection, cybersecurity and privacy matters. In fiscal 2025, our Board held a session dedicated to cybersecurity and business continuity. In addition, since the beginning of fiscal 2025, the Board and/or the Audit Committee have received reports on data protection, cybersecurity and/or privacy matters from senior information technology (“IT”) leaders, including our Chief Information Officer (“CIO”), CISO, Chief Privacy Officer, and the Chair of our Data Security and Privacy Governance Committee (discussed below). Periodically, our Board receives presentations on these matters from third-party experts.

Our CISO, who reports to our CIO, joined the Company in 2021 after working with the Company as a third-party consultant beginning in 2019. During a nearly two-decade tenure at a leading professional services firm, he worked with clients on managing information security, developing cybersecurity strategy, and implementing effective information and cybersecurity programs and initiatives addressing emerging cybersecurity threats. Our CISO has significant prior cybersecurity experience, including experience protecting company, customer and associate data across a diverse set of industries. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Information Systems and has achieved several relevant certifications, including Certified Information Security Manager, Certified Information Systems Security Professional, and Certified Information Privacy Professional. Our CISO leads a team of associates focused on cybersecurity.

We have three management-level committees that support our cybersecurity, privacy and data governance efforts. They are led by our Data Security and Privacy Governance Committee, which provides management-level governance over cybersecurity and privacy matters, including discussion of cybersecurity and privacy priorities, emerging risks, awareness and training programs, risk mitigation efforts, and regulatory compliance. This committee is chaired by our Vice President – Internal Audit and Corporate Compliance and is composed of a cross-functional team of senior leaders, including our CEO. The committee generally meets quarterly and is supported by our Security and Technology Risk Leadership Committee and our Privacy and Data Governance Committee. The activities of the Data Security and Privacy Governance Committee are reported to the Board or the Audit Committee by the Chair of the committee, as appropriate.

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The Security and Technology Risk Leadership Committee provides leadership and oversight of our cybersecurity program. It is chaired by our CISO and composed of Company technology leaders, as well as a cross-functional group of representatives from other departments. Our Privacy and Data Governance Committee provides leadership and oversight of our privacy and data governance programs. It is chaired by our Chief Privacy Officer and composed of a cross-functional group across approximately 20 departments. These committees generally meet monthly or every other month and report to the Data Security and Privacy Governance Committee on a regular basis.

Item 2. Properties.

The following table presents the percentage of our owned versus leased facilities in operation within our Primary segment at the end of fiscal 2025, along with the total square footage:

square footage in millionsOwnedLeasedTotal Square Footage
Stores (1)90%10%244.7
Distribution and fulfillment centers and warehouses (2)3%97%104.7
Offices and other (3)27%73%4.6
Total Primary segment354.0

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*(1)*Our owned stores include those subject to ground leases.

*(2)*We operated over 500 distribution and fulfillment centers and warehouses at the end of fiscal 2025.

*(3)*Our Store Support Center (corporate headquarters) is located in Atlanta, GA.

We also operated over 1,250 locations within our SRS non-reportable operating segments throughout the U.S. and Canada at the end of fiscal 2025, the majority of which are leased.

The following table presents our U.S. store locations (including the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and the territories of the U.S. Virgin Islands and Guam) within our Primary segment at the end of fiscal 2025:

U.S.StoresU.S.StoresU.S.Stores
Alabama28Kentucky14Ohio70
Alaska7Louisiana28Oklahoma16
Arizona60Maine11Oregon27
Arkansas14Maryland41Pennsylvania71
California247Massachusetts45Puerto Rico10
Colorado46Michigan70Rhode Island8
Connecticut30Minnesota33South Carolina26
Delaware9Mississippi14South Dakota1
District of Columbia1Missouri34Tennessee39
Florida163Montana6Texas190
Georgia90Nebraska8Utah24
Guam1Nevada21Vermont3
Hawaii8New Hampshire20Virgin Islands2
Idaho13New Jersey67Virginia51
Illinois76New Mexico13Washington48
Indiana24New York101West Virginia6
Iowa10North Carolina40Wisconsin27
Kansas16North Dakota2Wyoming5
Total U.S.2,035
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The following table presents our store locations outside of the U.S. within our Primary segment at the end of fiscal 2025:

CanadaStoresMexicoStoresMexicoStores
Alberta27Aguascalientes2Nayarit2
British Columbia26Baja California8Nuevo León14
Manitoba6Baja California Sur2Oaxaca1
New Brunswick3Campeche2Puebla5
Newfoundland1Chiapas2Querétaro6
Nova Scotia4Chihuahua6Quintana Roo4
Ontario88Coahuila5San Luis Potosí2
Prince Edward Island1Colima2Sinaloa5
Quebec22Distrito Federal11Sonora5
Saskatchewan4Durango2State of Mexico16
Total Canada182Guanajuato5Tabasco1
Guerrero2Tamaulipas6
Hidalgo1Tlaxcala1
Jalisco9Veracruz5
Michoacán4Yucatán2
Morelos3Zacatecas1
Total Mexico142

Item 3. Legal Proceedings.

The Company is party to various legal proceedings arising in the ordinary course of its business but is not currently a party to any legal proceeding that management believes will have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.

SEC regulations require us to disclose certain information about proceedings arising under federal, state or local environmental regulations if we reasonably believe that such proceedings may result in monetary sanctions above a stated threshold. Pursuant to SEC regulations, the Company uses a threshold of $1 million for purposes of determining whether disclosure of any such proceedings is required. Accordingly, below we have provided an update regarding the civil consent decree we entered into with the U.S. Department of Justice, the EPA, and the states of Utah, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island in April 2021.

As previously reported, the decree required certain changes to lead-safe work practices in our installation services business and provided for stipulated penalties for failure to perform by third-party installers. In the second quarter of fiscal 2025, we made the final payment of stipulated penalties owed under the decree, and in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025 the decree was formally terminated. The aggregate amount of stipulated penalties paid to the EPA under the decree totaled approximately $1.7 million, and we have collected fines from our third-party installers for this amount.

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures.

Not applicable.

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PART II

Item 5. Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities.

Since April 19, 1984, our common stock has been listed on the NYSE, trading under the symbol “HD.” We paid our first cash dividend on June 22, 1987 and have paid a cash dividend during each subsequent quarter. While we currently expect a cash dividend to be paid in the future, future dividend payments are subject to declaration by our Board based on our earnings, capital requirements, financial condition, and other factors considered relevant by our Board.

At March 4, 2026, there were approximately 97,000 holders of record of our common stock and approximately 6,159,000 additional “street name” holders whose shares are held of record by banks, brokers, and other financial institutions.

STOCK PERFORMANCE GRAPH

The graph and table below present our cumulative total shareholder returns relative to the performance of the S&P 500 Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail Index (the “S&P 500 Retail Index”) and the S&P 500 Index for the five most recent fiscal years. The graph assumes $100 was invested at the closing price of our common stock on the NYSE and in each index on the last trading day of the fiscal year ended January 31, 2021 and assumes that all dividends were reinvested on the date paid. The points on the graph represent fiscal year-end amounts based on the last trading day in each fiscal year.

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Fiscal Year Ended
January 31, 2021January 30, 2022January 29, 2023January 28, 2024February 2, 2025February 1, 2026
The Home Depot$100.00$138.17$122.37$141.11$167.62$156.25
S&P 500 Retail Index100.00105.9087.69116.82161.20164.12
S&P 500 Index100.00120.99112.94137.90172.65200.82
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ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES

The following table presents the number and average price of shares purchased by the Company in each fiscal month of the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025:

PeriodTotal Number of Shares Purchased**(1)**Average Price Paid Per Share**(1)**Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Program**(2)**Dollar Value of Shares that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Program**(2)(3)**
November 3, 2025 – November 30, 202513,941$361.57—$11,657,503,041
December 1, 2025 – December 28, 2025822350.68—11,657,503,041
December 29, 2025 – February 1, 2026943371.52—11,657,503,041
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*(1)*These amounts reflect deemed repurchases pursuant to our Omnibus Stock Incentive Plan, as Amended and Restated May 19, 2022 (the “Omnibus Plan”). Under the Omnibus Plan, participants surrender shares as payment of applicable tax withholding on the vesting of restricted stock. Participants in the Omnibus Plan may also exercise stock options by surrendering shares of common stock that the participants already own as payment of the exercise price. Shares so surrendered by participants in the Omnibus Plan are repurchased pursuant to the terms of the Omnibus Plan and applicable award agreement and not pursuant to publicly announced share repurchase programs.

*(2)*On August 14, 2023, our Board approved a $15.0 billion share repurchase authorization that replaced the previous authorization of $15.0 billion, which was approved on August 18, 2022. The August 2023 authorization does not have a prescribed expiration date. We paused share repurchases in March 2024 and have not resumed share repurchase activity as of February 1, 2026.

*(3)*Excludes excise taxes incurred on share repurchases.

SALES OF UNRE****GISTERED SECURITIES

During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025, we issued 545 deferred stock units under the Home Depot, Inc. Nonemployee Directors’ Deferred Stock Compensation Plan pursuant to the exemption from registration provided by Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act and Rule 506 of the SEC’s Regulation D thereunder. The deferred stock units were credited during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025 to the accounts of those non-employee directors who elected to receive all or a portion of Board retainers in the form of deferred stock units instead of cash. The deferred stock units convert to shares of common stock on a one-for-one basis following a termination of service as described in this plan.

During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025, we credited 6,918 deferred stock units to participant accounts under the Restoration Plans pursuant to an exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act for involuntary, non-contributory plans. The deferred stock units convert to shares of common stock on a one-for-one basis following a termination of service as described in these plans.

Item 6. Reserved.

Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

The following discussion provides an analysis of the Company’s financial condition and results of operations from management's perspective and should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and related notes included in this report. The discussion in this Form 10-K generally focuses on fiscal 2025 compared to fiscal 2024. A discussion of our results of operations and changes in financial condition for fiscal 2024 compared to fiscal 2023 has been omitted from this report, but can be found in Part II, Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations of our Form 10-K for fiscal 2024. For purposes of comparison, fiscal 2025 and fiscal 2023 include 52 weeks and fiscal 2024 includes 53 weeks.

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Executive Summary28
Results of Operations29
Liquidity and Capital Resources31
Critical Accounting Estimates34
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

We reported net sales of $164.7 billion in fiscal 2025. Net earnings were $14.2 billion, or $14.23 per diluted share.

During fiscal 2025, we generated $16.3 billion of cash flow from operations, received $4.1 billion of proceeds from commercial paper borrowings, net of repayments, and received $2.2 billion of proceeds from the issuance of long-term debt, net of discounts. This cash flow, together with cash on hand, was used to fund $9.2 billion in cash dividends, repay $5.0 billion of long-term debt, and fund $3.7 billion in capital expenditures. As described below, we also completed the GMS acquisition for aggregate cash consideration totaling approximately $5.5 billion, including the repayment of certain of GMS’s outstanding debt.

In February 2026, we announced a 1.3% increase in our quarterly cash dividend to $2.33 per share.

Our inventory turnover ratio was 4.4 times at the end of fiscal 2025, compared to 4.7 times at the end of fiscal 2024. The decrease in our inventory turnover ratio was primarily driven by higher average inventory levels during fiscal 2025.

Our ROIC was 25.7% for fiscal 2025 and 31.3% for fiscal 2024. The decrease in ROIC was primarily driven by higher average equity due to our ongoing pause in share repurchases and higher average long-term debt largely due to the financing of the SRS acquisition. See the Non-GAAP Financial Measures section below for our definition and calculation of ROIC.

During fiscal 2025, we opened ten new stores in the U.S. and two new stores in Mexico, resulting in a total store count of 2,359 at February 1, 2026. A total of 324 of our stores, or 13.7%, were located in Canada and Mexico. At the end of fiscal 2025, we also operated over 1,250 locations within our SRS non-reportable operating segments throughout the U.S. and Canada.

GMS Acquisition

On June 29, 2025, we entered into a definitive agreement to acquire GMS, a leading distributor of specialty building products, including drywall, ceilings, steel framing and other complementary construction products, through branches located across the U.S. and Canada. Under the terms of the merger agreement, we, through a wholly owned subsidiary, made a cash tender offer to purchase all outstanding shares of GMS common stock for $110 per share. All conditions of the offer were satisfied, including receipt of the requisite regulatory approvals, and the merger was completed on September 4, 2025. As a result of the merger, GMS became a direct subsidiary of SRS and an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of the Company. We believe the GMS acquisition will enhance SRS's position as a leading multi-category building materials distributor, bringing differentiated capabilities, product categories and customer relationships that are highly complementary to SRS's existing business. Refer to Note 13 to our consolidated financial statements for further discussion on the acquisition.

Tariffs and Other Trade Policy Matters

We continue to monitor developments with respect to tariffs and other trade policy matters closely, including impacts from the recent U.S. Supreme Court decision that struck down tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. We have worked, and continue to work, diligently to diversify our global supply chain and to implement other cost mitigation initiatives. While we experienced increased costs as a result of tariffs in fiscal 2025, our actions, including diversification efforts and some price increases, along with our scale, vendor relationships, experienced internal teams, and other initiatives allowed us to effectively mitigate the impact on our results of operations. We plan to continue to assess our sourcing and other mitigation strategies to maintain a strong value proposition for our customers and believe we remain well positioned to manage the impact that tariffs in effect as of the date of this filing are expected to have on our business.

As trade policy discussions are ongoing and related developments continue to evolve, we cannot predict with certainty their ultimate impact on our business in future periods, including our results of operations and cash flows. For more information on these risks and uncertainties see Part I, Item 1A. “Risk Factors.”

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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The following table presents the percentage relationship between net sales and major categories in our consolidated statements of earnings:

FiscalFiscalFiscal
202520242023
dollars in millions$% of Net Sales$% of Net Sales$% of Net Sales
Net sales$164,683$159,514$152,669
Gross profit54,86533.3%53,30833.4%50,96033.4%
Operating expenses:
Selling, general and administrative30,70218.628,74818.026,59817.4
Depreciation and amortization3,2732.03,0341.92,6731.8
Total operating expenses33,97520.631,78219.929,27119.2
Operating income20,89012.721,52613.521,68914.2
Interest and other (income) expense:
Interest income and other, net(124)(0.1)(201)(0.1)(178)(0.1)
Interest expense2,4121.52,3211.51,9431.3
Interest and other, net2,2881.42,1201.31,7651.2
Earnings before provision for income taxes18,60211.319,40612.219,92413.1
Provision for income taxes4,4462.74,6002.94,7813.1
Net earnings$14,1568.6%$14,8069.3%$15,1439.9%

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Note: Fiscal 2025 and fiscal 2023 include 52 weeks. Fiscal 2024 includes 53 weeks. Certain percentages may not sum to totals due to rounding.

% Change
Selected financial and sales data:FiscalFiscalFiscalFiscalFiscal
2025202420232025 vs. 20242024 vs. 2023
Comparable sales (% change) (1)0.3%(1.8)%(3.2)%N/AN/A
Comparable customer transactions (% change) (1) (2)(1.0)%(1.0)%(2.9)%N/AN/A
Comparable average ticket (% change) (1) (2) (3)1.4%(0.9)%(0.3)%N/AN/A
Customer transactions (in millions) (2)1,601.51,637.21,621.8(2.2)%0.9%
Average ticket (2) (3)$90.56$89.31$90.071.4%(0.8)%
Diluted earnings per share (4)$14.23$14.91$15.11(4.6)%(1.3)%

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(1)Does not include results from the 53rd week of fiscal 2024.

*(2)*Customer transactions and average ticket measures do not include results from HD Supply or SRS (including GMS).

*(3)*Average ticket represents the average price paid per transaction and is used by management to monitor the performance of the Company, as it represents a primary driver in measuring sales performance.

*(4)*The 53rd week of fiscal 2024 increased diluted earnings per share in fiscal 2024 by approximately $0.30.

FISCAL 2025 COMPARED TO FISCAL 2024

Sales

We assess our sales performance by evaluating both net sales and comparable sales. Fiscal 2025 consisted of 52 weeks compared to 53 weeks in fiscal 2024. For purposes of the following discussion, comparable sales, comparable customer transactions, and comparable average ticket are based upon the comparable 52-week period from fiscal 2024.

Net Sales. Net sales for fiscal 2025 increased $5.2 billion, or 3.2%, to $164.7 billion. The increase in net sales for fiscal 2025 was primarily driven by SRS, which was acquired on June 18, 2024, and GMS, which was acquired on September 4, 2025. In aggregate, these acquisitions contributed approximately $6.3 billion of incremental net sales during fiscal 2025. Net sales also increased due to sales from new stores and the impact of a positive comparable sales environment. These increases were partially offset by the additional week in fiscal 2024 which contributed approximately $2.5 billion in net sales in fiscal 2024.

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Online sales represented 15.9% of net sales during fiscal 2025 and increased by 8.7% compared to fiscal 2024. Calculated on a comparable week basis relative to fiscal 2024, online sales increased by 10.4%. Online sales consist of sales of products generated through websites and mobile applications and does not include results from HD Supply or SRS (including GMS).

A stronger U.S. dollar compared to fiscal 2024 negatively impacted net sales by $307 million in fiscal 2025.

Comparable Sales. Comparable sales is a measure that highlights the performance of our existing locations and websites by measuring the change in net sales for a period over the comparable prior period of equivalent length. Comparable sales includes sales at locations, physical and online, open greater than 52 weeks (including remodels and relocations) and excludes closed stores. Acquisitions are typically included in comparable sales after they have been owned for more than 52 weeks. For our calculation of comparable sales in fiscal 2025, we compare weeks 1 through 52 in fiscal 2025 against weeks 2 through 53 in fiscal 2024. Comparable sales is intended only as supplemental information and is not a substitute for net sales presented in accordance with GAAP. The method of calculating comparable sales varies across the retail industry. As a result, our method of calculating comparable sales may not be the same as similarly titled measures reported by other companies.

Total comparable sales increased 0.3% in fiscal 2025, primarily reflecting a 1.4% increase in comparable average ticket, partially offset by a 1.0% decrease in comparable customer transactions compared to fiscal 2024. Our comparable sales results reflect customer engagement with smaller home improvement projects, which was offset by the impact of continued macroeconomic uncertainties and other macroeconomic factors, including a persisting high interest rate environment, that continue to pressure broader home improvement demand.

For fiscal 2025, our Storage & Organization, Electrical, Bath, Plumbing, Indoor Garden, Outdoor Garden, Kitchen & Blinds, Hardware, Power, Building Materials, and Appliances merchandising departments within our Primary segment posted positive comparable sales compared to fiscal 2024. Our other merchandising departments within our Primary segment posted negative comparable sales during fiscal 2025 compared to fiscal 2024.

Gross Profit

Gross profit increased $1.6 billion, or 2.9%, to $54.9 billion in fiscal 2025. Gross profit as a percent of net sales, or gross profit margin, was 33.3% in fiscal 2025 compared to 33.4% in fiscal 2024. The decrease in gross profit margin reflects the inclusion of SRS and GMS in our consolidated results, partially offset by lower shrink and certain supply chain benefits within our Primary segment.

Operating Expenses

Our operating expenses are composed of SG&A and depreciation and amortization.

Selling, General & Administrative. SG&A increased $2.0 billion, or 6.8%, to $30.7 billion in fiscal 2025. As a percent of net sales, SG&A was 18.6% in fiscal 2025 compared to 18.0% in fiscal 2024, which primarily reflects higher payroll and related costs in fiscal 2025 along with the impact of a non-recurring legal-related benefit recognized during fiscal 2024 within our Primary segment.

Depreciation and Amortization. Depreciation and amortization increased $239 million, or 7.9%, to $3.3 billion in fiscal 2025. As a percent of net sales, depreciation and amortization was 2.0% in fiscal 2025 compared to 1.9% in fiscal 2024, which primarily reflects increased intangible asset amortization expense resulting from our acquisitions of SRS and GMS.

Interest and Other, net

Interest and other, net increased $168 million, or 7.9%, to $2.3 billion in fiscal 2025. As a percentage of net sales, interest and other, net, was 1.4% in fiscal 2025 compared to 1.3% in fiscal 2024, primarily due to higher average long-term debt balances and lower interest income in fiscal 2025.

Provision for Income Taxes

Our combined effective income tax rate was 23.9% in fiscal 2025 compared to 23.7% in fiscal 2024.

Diluted Earnings per Share

Diluted earnings per share were $14.23 in fiscal 2025 compared to $14.91 in fiscal 2024. The decrease in diluted earnings per share for fiscal 2025 was primarily driven by lower net earnings during fiscal 2025. The 53rd week of fiscal 2024 increased diluted earnings per share in fiscal 2024 by approximately $0.30.

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NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES

To provide clarity on our operating performance, we supplement our reporting with certain non-GAAP financial measures. However, this supplemental information should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the related GAAP measures. Non-GAAP financial measures presented herein may differ from similar measures used by other companies.

Return on Invested Capital

We believe ROIC is meaningful for management, investors and ratings agencies because it measures how effectively we deploy our capital base. ROIC is a non-GAAP profitability measure, not a measure of financial performance under GAAP. We define ROIC as NOPAT, a non-GAAP financial measure, for the most recent twelve-month period, divided by average debt and equity. We define average debt and equity as the average of beginning and ending long-term debt (including current installments) and equity for the most recent twelve-month period.

The following table presents the calculation of ROIC, together with a reconciliation of NOPAT to net earnings (the most comparable GAAP financial measure):

FiscalFiscalFiscal
dollars in millions202520242023
Net earnings$14,156$14,806$15,143
Interest and other, net2,2882,1201,765
Provision for income taxes4,4464,6004,781
Operating income20,89021,52621,689
Income tax adjustment (1)(4,993)(5,102)(5,205)
NOPAT$15,897$16,424$16,484
Average debt and equity$61,914$52,431$44,955
ROIC25.7%31.3%36.7%

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Note: Fiscal 2025 and fiscal 2023 include 52 weeks. Fiscal 2024 includes 53 weeks. Consistent with our consolidated financial statements, periods presented only include operating results for acquisitions since their respective acquisition dates.

*(1)*Income tax adjustment is defined as operating income multiplied by our effective tax rate for the trailing twelve months.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

At February 1, 2026, we had $1.4 billion in cash and cash equivalents, of which $1.0 billion was held by our foreign subsidiaries. We believe that our current cash position, cash flow generated from operations, funds available from our commercial paper program, and access to the long-term debt capital markets should be sufficient not only for our operating requirements, any required debt payments, and satisfaction of other contractual obligations, but also to enable us to invest in the business, fund dividend payments, and fund any share repurchases through the next several fiscal years. In addition, we believe we have the ability to obtain alternative sources of financing, if necessary or appropriate.

Our material cash requirements include contractual and other obligations arising in the normal course of business. Our contractual obligations include long-term debt and related interest payments, operating and finance lease obligations, and purchase obligations. In addition to our cash requirements, we follow a disciplined approach to capital allocation. This approach first prioritizes investing in the business, followed by paying dividends, with the intent of then returning excess cash to shareholders in the form of share repurchases. In March 2024, we paused share repurchases in connection with the SRS acquisition and do not have plans to resume share repurchases in fiscal 2026 as we seek to reduce our outstanding debt.

On July 4, 2025, the legislation commonly referred to as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (the “OBBBA”) was signed into law in the U.S., which contains a broad range of tax provisions, including the allowance to expense 100% of the cost of qualified property and immediate expensing of domestic research and experimental expenditures. The above mentioned provisions resulted in a reduction in our fiscal 2025 cash tax payments.

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During fiscal 2025, we invested approximately $3.7 billion back into our business in the form of capital expenditures. We plan to invest approximately $4 billion back into our business in the form of capital expenditures in fiscal 2026, in line with our expectation of approximately 2.5% of projected fiscal 2026 net sales. We expect to make these investments across initiatives supporting our strategy of driving our core and culture, including building new stores and maintaining existing stores, delivering a frictionless, interconnected experience, and winning with Pros. However, as in the past, we may adjust our capital expenditures to support the operations of the business, to enhance long-term strategic positioning, or in response to the economic environment, as necessary or appropriate. We may also utilize strategic acquisitions to help accelerate our strategic initiatives.

During fiscal 2025, we paid cash dividends of $9.2 billion to shareholders. In February 2026, we announced a 1.3% increase in our quarterly cash dividend from $2.30 to $2.33 per share. We intend to pay a dividend in the future; however, any future dividend is subject to declaration by our Board based on our earnings, capital requirements, financial condition, and other factors considered relevant by our Board.

In August 2023, our Board approved a $15.0 billion share repurchase authorization that replaced the previous authorization of $15.0 billion, which was approved in August 2022. The August 2023 authorization does not have a prescribed expiration date. As of February 1, 2026, approximately $11.7 billion of the $15.0 billion share repurchase authorization remained available.

DEBT

At the beginning of fiscal 2025, we had a commercial paper program that allowed for an aggregate of $7.0 billion in borrowings, and was supported by $7.0 billion of back-up credit facilities. These back-up credit facilities consisted of a five-year $3.5 billion credit facility scheduled to expire in July 2027, a 364-day $2.0 billion credit facility scheduled to expire in May 2025, and a 364-day $1.5 billion credit facility scheduled to expire in July 2025.

In May 2025, we terminated all three back-up credit facility agreements and simultaneously entered into a new five-year $3.5 billion credit facility scheduled to expire in May 2030 and a new 364-day $3.5 billion credit facility scheduled to expire in May 2026.

In July 2025, we increased our commercial paper program by $4.0 billion in connection with the anticipated financing of the GMS acquisition (see Note 13 to our consolidated financial statements). In July 2025, in connection with the increase in the commercial paper program, we also entered into a new three-year $3.0 billion back-up credit facility scheduled to expire in July 2028, and a new 364-day $1.0 billion back-up credit facility scheduled to expire in July 2026, as well as amended and restated our existing 364-day $3.5 billion credit facility to extend the maturity from May 2026 to July 2026. In the aggregate, as of February 1, 2026, our commercial paper program allows for borrowings up to $11.0 billion and is supported by $11.0 billion of back-up credit facilities.

On September 4, 2025, we utilized approximately $2.0 billion of commercial paper borrowings, together with cash on hand, to fund the GMS acquisition. These borrowings were subsequently repaid with the $2.0 billion of proceeds from our September 2025 senior notes issuance. We also utilized commercial paper borrowings in fiscal 2025 to support general liquidity, including the repayment of senior note maturities.

During fiscal 2025, all of our short-term borrowings were under our commercial paper program, and the maximum amount outstanding during that period was $5.8 billion. At February 1, 2026, we had outstanding borrowings under our commercial paper program of $4.5 billion with a weighted average interest rate of 3.7%. At February 1, 2026, we had no outstanding borrowings under our back-up credit facilities, and we were in compliance with all of the covenants contained in our back-up credit facilities, none of which are expected to impact our liquidity or capital resources.

We also issue senior notes from time to time. As discussed above, in September 2025, we issued $2.0 billion of senior notes, which were used to repay commercial paper borrowings used to fund the GMS acquisition. Separately, during fiscal 2025, we repaid an aggregate of $4.25 billion of senior notes at maturity.

At February 1, 2026, we had an aggregate principal amount of senior notes outstanding of $48.8 billion, with $4.6 billion payable within 12 months. Future interest payments associated with these senior notes total $25.4 billion, with $2.0 billion payable within 12 months, based on current interest rates, which include the impact of our active interest rate swap agreements.

The indentures governing our senior notes do not generally limit our ability to incur additional indebtedness or require us to maintain financial ratios or specified levels of net worth or liquidity. The indentures governing our notes contain various covenants, none of which are expected to impact our liquidity or capital resources. We were in compliance with all such covenants at February 1, 2026. See Note 5 to our consolidated financial statements for further discussion of our debt arrangements.

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LEASES

We use operating and finance leases largely to obtain a portion of our real estate, including our stores, distribution centers, branches, and support centers. At February 1, 2026, we had aggregate remaining lease payment obligations of $15.9 billion, with $2.2 billion payable within 12 months. Aggregate lease obligations include approximately $675 million of obligations related to leases not yet commenced. See Note 3 to our consolidated financial statements for further discussion of our operating and finance leases.

PURCHASE OBLIGATIONS AND OTHER

Purchase obligations include all legally binding contracts such as firm commitments for inventory purchases, media and sponsorship spend, software and license commitments, and legally binding service contracts. We issue inventory purchase orders in the ordinary course of business, which are typically cancellable by their terms, therefore we do not consider purchase orders that are cancellable to be firm inventory commitments. At February 1, 2026, we had aggregate purchase obligations of $1.9 billion, with $1.2 billion payable within 12 months.

At February 1, 2026, we had aggregate liabilities for unrecognized tax benefits totaling $559 million, nearly all of which are recorded as non-current liabilities. The timing of payment, if any, associated with our long-term unrecognized tax benefit liabilities is unknown. See Note 6 to our consolidated financial statements for further discussion of our unrecognized tax benefits.

We have no material off-balance sheet arrangements.

CASH FLOWS SUMMARY

8295

Operating Activities

Cash flow generated from operations provides us with a significant source of liquidity. Our operating cash flows result primarily from cash received from our customers, offset by cash payments we make for products and services, associate compensation, operations, occupancy costs, and income taxes. Cash provided by or used in operating activities is also subject to changes in working capital. Working capital at any point in time is subject to many variables, including seasonality, inventory management and category expansion, the timing of cash receipts and payments, vendor payment terms, and fluctuations in foreign exchange rates.

Net cash provided by operating activities decreased by $3.5 billion in fiscal 2025 compared to fiscal 2024, primarily due to changes in working capital. Changes in working capital were primarily driven by the timing of vendor payments and increased inventories during fiscal 2025, along with the deferral of our fourth quarter fiscal 2024 estimated federal tax payment to the first quarter of fiscal 2025, resulting in fewer estimated tax payments in fiscal 2024 compared to fiscal 2025. This was partially offset by a reduction to our fiscal 2025 cash tax payments resulting from the OBBBA.

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Investing Activities

Net cash used in investing activities decreased by $12.1 billion in fiscal 2025 compared to fiscal 2024, primarily resulting from higher cash paid for acquisitions during fiscal 2024 compared to fiscal 2025.

Financing Activities

Net cash used in financing activities in fiscal 2025 primarily reflected $9.2 billion of cash dividends paid and $5.0 billion of repayments of long-term debt, partially offset by $4.1 billion of proceeds from commercial paper borrowings, net of repayments, and $2.2 billion of net proceeds from long-term debt.

Net cash used in financing activities in fiscal 2024 primarily reflected $8.9 billion of cash dividends paid, $1.5 billion of repayments of long-term debt, and $649 million of share repurchases prior to pausing share repurchases in March 2024, largely offset by approximately $10.0 billion of net proceeds from long-term debt, which were used to finance the SRS acquisition, and $316 million of proceeds from commercial paper borrowings, net of repayments.

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES

The preparation of our consolidated financial statements in accordance with GAAP requires that we make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Our significant accounting policies are disclosed in Note 1 to our consolidated financial statements. The following discussion addresses our most critical accounting estimates, which are those that are both important for the representation of our financial condition and results of operations, and that require significant judgment or use of significant assumptions or complex estimates.

BUSINESS COMBINATIONS

We account for business combinations using the acquisition method of accounting, which requires that once control is obtained, all the assets acquired and liabilities assumed are recorded at their respective fair values at the date of acquisition. The determination of the acquisition date fair values of identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed requires estimates and the use of valuation techniques when fair value is not readily available and requires a significant amount of management judgment. For the valuation of intangible assets acquired in a business combination, we typically use an income approach. Specifically, we utilize the multi-period excess earnings method to determine the estimated acquisition date fair values of the customer relationships intangible assets. The significant assumptions used to estimate the fair values of customer relationships included forecasted revenues, expected customer attrition rates, and the discount rate applied. Although the Company believes its estimates of acquisition date fair values are reasonable, actual financial results could differ from those estimates due to the inherent uncertainty involved in making such estimates. Changes in assumptions concerning future financial results or other underlying assumptions could have a significant impact on the determination of the fair values of the customer relationships intangible assets acquired.

The excess of the purchase price over fair values of identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed is recorded as goodwill. During the measurement period, which is up to one year from the acquisition date, we may record adjustments to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed with the corresponding offset to goodwill due to the use of preliminary information in our initial estimates. Upon the conclusion of the measurement period, any subsequent adjustments are recorded to earnings.

MERCHANDISE INVENTORIES

We value the majority of our inventory under the retail inventory method, with the remainder of our inventories valued under a cost method, primarily the moving average cost and first-in, first-out methods. Under the retail inventory method, inventories are stated at cost, which is determined by applying a cost-to-retail ratio to the retail value of inventories.

The retail value of our inventory is adjusted as needed to reflect current market conditions. Because these adjustments are based on current prevailing market conditions, the value of our inventory approximates the lower of cost or market. The valuation under the retail inventory method is based on a number of factors such as markups, markdowns, and inventory losses (or shrink). As such, there exists an inherent uncertainty in the final determination of inventory cost and gross profit. We determine markups and markdowns based on the consideration of a variety of factors such as current and anticipated demand, customer preferences and buying trends, age of the merchandise, and weather conditions.

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We calculate shrink based on actual inventory losses identified as a result of physical inventory counts during each fiscal period and estimated inventory losses occurring between physical inventory counts. The estimate for shrink occurring in the interim period between physical inventory counts is calculated on a store-specific basis and is primarily based on recent shrink results. A 10% increase in the shrink rate used to estimate our inventory shrink reserve would have increased cost of sales by approximately $79 million for fiscal 2025. Historically, the difference between estimated shrink and actual inventory losses has not been material to our annual financial results.

We do not believe there is a reasonable likelihood of a material change in the estimates or assumptions we use to value our inventory under the retail inventory method. We believe that the retail inventory method provides an inventory valuation which approximates cost and results in valuing our inventory at the lower of cost or market.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

For information on our accounting policies and on accounting pronouncements that have impacted or may materially impact our financial condition, results of operations, or cash flows, see Note 1 to our consolidated financial statements.

Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.

INTEREST RATE RISK

We have exposure to interest rate risk in connection with our long-term debt portfolio. We use interest rate swap agreements to manage our fixed/floating-rate debt portfolio, none of which are for trading or speculative purposes. At February 1, 2026, after giving consideration to our interest rate swap agreements, floating-rate debt principal was $5.4 billion, or approximately 11% of our senior notes portfolio. Our interest rate swap agreements were in an aggregate liability position of $558 million at February 1, 2026. The changes in the fair values of our interest rate swap agreements offset the changes in the fair value of the hedged long-term debt. Based on our February 1, 2026 floating-rate debt principal, a one percentage point increase in the interest rate of floating-rate debt would increase our annual interest expense by approximately $54 million.

FOREIGN CURRENCY EXCHANGE RATE RISK

We are exposed to risks from foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations on the translation of our foreign operations into U.S. dollars and on the purchase of goods by these foreign operations that are not denominated in their local currencies. We use derivative instruments to hedge a portion of our foreign currency exchange rate risk, none of which are for trading or speculative purposes. Our foreign currency related hedging arrangements outstanding at the end of fiscal 2025 were not material.

COMMODITY PRICE RISK

We experience inflation and deflation related to our purchase and sale of certain commodity products. This price volatility could potentially have a material impact on our financial condition and/or our results of operations. In order to mitigate price volatility, we monitor commodity price fluctuations and may adjust our selling prices accordingly; however, our ability to recover higher costs through increased pricing may be limited by the competitive environment in which we operate. We currently do not use derivative instruments to manage these risks.

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm37
Consolidated Balance Sheets39
Consolidated Statements of Earnings40
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income41
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity42
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows43
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements44
Note 1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies44
Note 2. Segment Reporting and Net Sales51
Note 3. Property and Leases54
Note 4. Goodwill and Intangible Assets56
Note 5. Debt and Derivative Instruments57
Note 6. Income Taxes60
Note 7. Stockholders' Equity64
Note 8. Fair Value Measurements64
Note 9. Stock-Based Compensation65
Note 10. Employee Benefit Plans69
Note 11. Weighted Average Common Shares69
Note 12. Commitments and Contingencies69
Note 13. Acquisitions69
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

To the Stockholders and the Board of Directors

The Home Depot, Inc.:

Opinion on the Consolidated Financial Statements

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of The Home Depot, Inc. and its subsidiaries (the Company) as of February 1, 2026 and February 2, 2025, the related consolidated statements of earnings, comprehensive income, stockholders’ equity, and cash flows for each of the fiscal years in the three-year period ended February 1, 2026, and the related notes (collectively, the consolidated financial statements). In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of February 1, 2026 and February 2, 2025, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the fiscal years in the three-year period ended February 1, 2026, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB), the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of February 1, 2026, based on criteria established in Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission, and our report dated March 18, 2026 expressed an unqualified opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

Basis for Opinion

These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the PCAOB and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the consolidated financial statements. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

Critical Audit Matter

The critical audit matter communicated below is a matter arising from the current period audit of the consolidated financial statements that was communicated or required to be communicated to the audit committee and that: (1) relates to accounts or disclosures that are material to the consolidated financial statements and (2) involved our especially challenging, subjective, or complex judgments. The communication of a critical audit matter does not alter in any way our opinion on the consolidated financial statements, taken as a whole, and we are not, by communicating the critical audit matter below, providing a separate opinion on the critical audit matter or on the accounts or disclosures to which it relates.

Sufficiency of audit evidence over certain merchandise inventories

As discussed in Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements, the majority of merchandise inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market, as determined by the retail inventory method, which is based on a number of factors such as markups, markdowns, and inventory losses (or shrink). As the inventory retail value is adjusted regularly to reflect market conditions, inventory valued using the retail method approximates the lower of cost or market. The remaining merchandise inventories, including those within the retail operations in Canada and Mexico, distribution centers, and SRS distribution operations, are recorded at the lower of cost or net realizable value, as determined by a cost method, pr

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Item 9. Changes in and Disagreements With Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure.

Not applicable.

Item 9A. Controls and Procedures.

DISCLOSURE CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

We maintain disclosure controls and procedures as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Exchange Act that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our Exchange Act reports is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

Management, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, has evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based on that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that, as of the end of the period covered by this report, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective.

MANAGEMENT’S REPORT ON INTERNAL CONTROL OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING

Our management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting, as such term is defined in Rule 13a-15(f) promulgated under the Exchange Act. Under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, we conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of February 1, 2026 based on the framework in Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission. Based on our evaluation, our management concluded that our internal control over financial reporting was effective as of February 1, 2026 in providing reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with GAAP.

Management excluded GMS, which was acquired on September 4, 2025, from our assessment of internal control over financial reporting as of February 1, 2026. GMS represents approximately 3% of the Company’s consolidated total assets, excluding goodwill and intangible assets, and approximately 1% of the Company’s consolidated net sales as of and for the year ended February 1, 2026. This exclusion is in accordance with the SEC staff's general guidance that an assessment of an acquired business may be omitted from the scope of management's assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting for one year following the acquisition. See Note 13 to our consolidated financial statements for further discussion of the GMS acquisition.

The effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of February 1, 2026 has been audited by KPMG LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm, as stated in their report which is included herein.

CHANGES IN INTERNAL CONTROL OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING

We are in the process of an ongoing business transformation initiative, which includes upgrading and migrating certain accounting and finance systems. We plan to continue to migrate additional business processes over the course of the next few years and have modified and will continue to modify the design and implementation of certain internal control processes as the transformation continues.

Except as described above, there were no other changes in our internal control over financial reporting during the fiscal quarter ended February 1, 2026 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

To the Stockholders and the Board of Directors

The Home Depot, Inc.:

Opinion on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

We have audited The Home Depot, Inc. and its subsidiaries' (the Company) internal control over financial reporting as of February 1, 2026, based on criteria established in Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission. In our opinion, the Company maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of February 1, 2026, based on criteria established in Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission.

We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB), the consolidated balance sheets of the Company as of February 1, 2026 and February 2, 2025, the related consolidated statements of earnings, comprehensive income, stockholders’ equity, and cash flows for each of the fiscal years in the three-year period ended February 1, 2026, and the related notes (collectively, the consolidated financial statements), and our report dated March 18, 2026 expressed an unqualified opinion on those consolidated financial statements.

The Company acquired GMS Inc. (GMS) during fiscal 2025, and management excluded GMS from its assessment of the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of February 1, 2026. GMS represents approximately 3% of the Company’s consolidated total assets, excluding goodwill and intangible assets, and approximately 1% of the Company’s consolidated net sales as of and for the fiscal year ended February 1, 2026. Our audit of internal control over financial reporting of the Company also excluded an evaluation of the internal control over financial reporting of GMS.

Basis for Opinion

The Company’s management is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in the accompanying Management’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s internal control over financial reporting based on our audit. We are a public accounting firm registered with the PCAOB and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audit of internal control over financial reporting included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, and testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk. Our audit also included performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.

Definition and Limitations of Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

/s/ KPMG LLP

Atlanta, Georgia

March 18, 2026

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Item 9B. Other Information.

During the fiscal quarter ended February 1, 2026, no director or executive officer (as defined in the rules under Section 16 of the Exchange Act) of the Company adopted or terminated a “Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement” or “non-Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement,” as each term is defined in Item 408(a) of Regulation S-K.

Item 9C. Disclosure Regarding Foreign Jurisdictions that Prevent Inspections.

Not applicable.

PART III

Item 10. Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance.

Information required by this item, other than the information regarding the executive officers set forth below, is incorporated by reference to the sections entitled “Election of Directors,” “Corporate Governance,” “Executive Compensation,” “General,” and “Audit Committee Report” in our Proxy Statement for the 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders (“Proxy Statement”).

Executive officers are appointed by, and serve at the pleasure of, the Board. Our executive officers are as follows:

WILLIAM D. BASTEK, age 59, has been Executive Vice President – Merchandising, since March 2023. From January 2019 to March 2023, Mr. Bastek served as Senior Vice President of Merchandising, Hardlines for the Company, responsible for merchandising and marketing strategies for hardware and garden. Prior to that role, he was Merchandising Vice President for hardware and tools from December 2013 to January 2019. Mr. Bastek began his career in 1989 at HD Supply, formerly known as Maintenance Warehouse, which was originally acquired by the Company in 1997. Mr. Bastek has served in various roles of increasing responsibility, including Global Product Merchant, Senior Merchant, Divisional Merchandise Manager and Merchandising Vice President for building materials.

JORDAN BROGGI, age 42, has been Executive Vice President – Customer Experience and President – Online since June 2024. He served as Senior Vice President and President – Online from May 2022 to June 2024. From October 2020 through May 2022, he served as Senior Vice President, Finance and from October 2016 to October 2020, he served as Vice President, Finance. Mr. Broggi joined the Company in 2013 and has held roles of increasing responsibility in merchandising finance, supply chain finance, financial planning and analysis and strategic business development. Prior to joining the Company, he held various positions in finance and strategy with LexisNexis, Bain & Company, and General Motors.

ANGELA BROWN, age 50, has been Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer since May 2025. Since starting her career with the Company in 1998 as an associate systems engineer, she has held roles of increasing responsibility in the technology organization. She most recently served as Senior Vice President of Information Technology from May 2022 to May 2025, where she and her team were responsible for developing technology solutions for merchandising, online, customer, marketing, Pro and supply chain functions. From 2017 to May 2022, she served as Vice President, Information Services.

ANN-MARIE CAMPBELL, age 60, has been Senior Executive Vice President since November 2023. Ms. Campbell began her career with the Company in 1985 as a cashier and has held roles of increasing responsibility during her tenure. From October 2020 to October 2023, she served as Executive Vice President – U.S. Stores and International Operations, from February 2016 to October 2020, she served as Executive Vice President – U.S. Stores, from January 2009 to February 2016, she served as Division President of the Southern Division, and from December 2005 to January 2009, she served as Vice President – Vendor Services.

JOHN DEATON, age 52, has been Executive Vice President – Supply Chain & Product Development since November 2021. From April 2021 to October 2021, he served as Senior Vice President – Operations; from May 2017 to April 2021, he served as Senior Vice President – Supply Chain; from July 2011 to April 2017, he served as Senior Vice President – Brand and Product Development; and from April 2007 to June 2011, he served as Vice President – Supply Chain.

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EDWARD P. DECKER, age 63, has served as our Chair since October 2022, and as our President and Chief Executive Officer since March 2022. He served as our President and Chief Operating Officer from October 2020 through February 2022. From August 2014 to October 2020, he served as Executive Vice President – Merchandising, and from October 2006 through July 2014, he served as Senior Vice President – Retail Finance, Pricing Analytics, and Assortment Planning. Mr. Decker joined the Company in 2000 and held various strategic planning roles, including serving as Vice President – Strategic Business Development from November 2002 to April 2006 and Senior Vice President – Strategic Business and Asset Development from April 2006 to September 2006. Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Decker held various positions in strategic planning, business development, finance, and treasury at Kimberly-Clark Corp. and Scott Paper Co., both of which are consumer products companies.

RICHARD V. McPHAIL, age 55, has been Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer since September 2019. From August 2017 through August 2019, he served as Senior Vice President, Finance Control and Administration of the Company, and was responsible for financial planning and analysis, enterprise financial reporting and operations, commercial financial services, treasury, tax, and international financial operations. From August 2014 to September 2017, he served as Senior Vice President, Finance, with responsibility for U.S. Retail finance, strategic and financial planning, and business development activity. Mr. McPhail served as Senior Vice President, Global FP&A, Strategy, and New Business Development, from March 2013 to August 2014. Mr. McPhail joined the Company in 2005 and served in roles of increasing responsibility in finance, strategy and business development from May 2005 to March 2013. Prior to joining the Company, Mr. McPhail served as executive vice president of corporate finance for Marconi Corporation plc in London, England. Prior to Marconi, Mr. McPhail held positions with Wachovia Securities and Arthur Andersen.

TERESA WYNN ROSEBOROUGH, age 67, has been Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary since November 2011. From April 2006 through November 2011, Ms. Roseborough served in several legal positions with MetLife, Inc., a provider of insurance and other financial services, including Senior Chief Counsel – Compliance & Litigation and as Deputy General Counsel. Prior to joining MetLife, Ms. Roseborough was a partner with the law firm Sutherland Asbill & Brennan LLP from February 1996 through March 2006 and a Deputy Assistant Attorney General in the Office of Legal Counsel of the United States Department of Justice from January 1994 through February 1996. Ms. Roseborough serves as a director of Hartford Insurance Group, Inc. (formerly known as The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc.), an investment and insurance company.

MICHAEL ROWE, age 58, currently serves as Executive Vice President - Pro. He previously served as President of The Home Depot Canada from October 2020 to February 2025. From November 2016 to October 2020, he served as Vice President of Online, Marketing and Contractor Services for The Home Depot Canada, where he was responsible for marketing, advertising, e-commerce, installation services, contractor services, and strategy. Mr. Rowe joined the Company in 2006, serving in various roles for The Home Depot Canada, including Chief Financial Officer, Vice President of Finance and Contractor Services, Procurement and Strategic Business Development. Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Rowe held positions of increasing responsibility at Maple Leaf Foods, Reckitt Benckiser and Procter & Gamble.

STEPHANIE SMITH, age 49, has served as Executive Vice President – Human Resources since June 2025. She previously served as Executive Vice President supporting the Human Resources function from February 2025 to June 2025. Ms. Smith joined the Company in 2003 in store operations and has held roles of increasing responsibility in store operations, merchandising operations and supply chain since that time. She served as Senior Vice President of Supply Chain from May 2019 to February 2025. In that role, she was responsible for inventory management, transportation, delivery, and supply chain analytics functions across all customer-selling channels, including store, online and Pro. Prior to joining the Company, Ms. Smith was a consultant with Ernst & Young, LLP.

Item 11. Executive Compensation.

The information required by this item is incorporated by reference to the sections entitled “Executive Compensation,” “Director Compensation,” “Leadership Development and Compensation Committee Report,” and “CEO Pay Ratio” in our Proxy Statement.

Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters.

The information required by this item is incorporated by reference to the sections entitled “Beneficial Ownership of Common Stock” and “Equity Compensation Plan Information” in our Proxy Statement.

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Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence.

The information required by this item is incorporated by reference to the section entitled “Corporate Governance” in our Proxy Statement.

Item 14. Principal Accountant Fees and Services.

The information required by this item is incorporated by reference to the section entitled “Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm’s Fees” in our Proxy Statement.

PART IV

Item 15. Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules.

The following documents are filed as part of this report:

  1. Financial Statements

The following financial statements are set forth in Item 8 hereof:

  • Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm (KPMG LLP, Atlanta, GA, Auditor Firm ID: 185);

  • Consolidated Balance Sheets as of February 1, 2026 and February 2, 2025;

  • Consolidated Statements of Earnings for fiscal 2025, fiscal 2024, and fiscal 2023;

  • Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for fiscal 2025, fiscal 2024, and fiscal 2023;

  • Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity for fiscal 2025, fiscal 2024, and fiscal 2023;

  • Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for fiscal 2025, fiscal 2024, and fiscal 2023; and

  • Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

  1. Financial Statement Schedules

All schedules are omitted, as the required information is inapplicable or the information is presented in our consolidated financial statements or related notes.

  1. Exhibits

Exhibits not filed or furnished herewith are incorporated by reference to exhibits previously filed with the SEC, as reflected in the table below. Our Current, Quarterly, and Annual Reports are filed with the SEC under File No. 1-8207. Our Registration Statements have the file numbers noted wherever such statements are identified in the following list of exhibits. We will furnish a copy of any exhibit to shareholders without charge upon written request to Investor Relations, The Home Depot, Inc., 2455 Paces Ferry Road, Atlanta, Georgia 30339, via the internet at http://ir.homedepot.com, or by calling Investor Relations at (770) 384-2871.

The Company is not filing any instruments evidencing any indebtedness because the total amount of securities authorized under any single such instrument does not exceed 10% of the total assets of the Company and its subsidiaries on a consolidated basis. Copies of such instruments will be furnished to the SEC upon request.

ExhibitDescriptionReference
2.1Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of March 27, 2024 by and among The Home Depot, Inc., Star Acquisition Merger Sub Inc., Shingle Acquisition Holdings, Inc. and Shingle Acquisition, LPForm 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended April 28, 2024, Exhibit 2.1
3.1Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of The Home Depot, Inc.Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended July 31, 2011, Exhibit 3.1
3.2By-Laws of The Home Depot, Inc. (As Amended and Restated Effective November 20, 2025)Form 8-K filed November 24, 2025, Exhibit 3.2
4.1Indenture, dated as of May 4, 2005, between The Home Depot, Inc. and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A. (fka The Bank of New York Trust Company, N.A.), as TrusteeForm S-3 (File No. 333-124699) filed May 6, 2005, Exhibit 4.1
4.2Indenture, dated as of August 24, 2012, between The Home Depot, Inc. and Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, as TrusteeForm S-3 (File No. 333-183621) filed August 29, 2012, Exhibit 4.3
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4.3Description of SecuritiesForm 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 2, 2020, Exhibit 4.33
10.1†The Home Depot, Inc. 1997 Omnibus Stock Incentive PlanForm 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended August 4, 2002, Exhibit 10.1
10.2†Form of Executive Employment Death Benefit AgreementForm 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 3, 2013, Exhibit 10.2
10.3†The Home Depot Deferred Compensation Plan for Officers (As Amended and Restated Effective January 1, 2008)Form 8-K filed August 20, 2007, Exhibit 10.1
10.4†Amendment No. 1 to The Home Depot Deferred Compensation Plan for Officers (As Amended and Restated Effective January 1, 2008)Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2010, Exhibit 10.4
10.5†Amendment No. 2 to The Home Depot Deferred Compensation Plan for Officers (As Amended and Restated Effective January 1, 2008)Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2021, Exhibit 10.5
10.6†The Home Depot, Inc. Omnibus Stock Incentive Plan, as Amended and Restated May 19, 2022Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended July 31, 2022, Exhibit 10.1
10.7†The Home Depot FutureBuilder Restoration PlanForm 8-K filed August 20, 2007, Exhibit 10.2
10.8†Amendment No.1 to The Home Depot FutureBuilder Restoration PlanForm 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 2, 2014, Exhibit 10.8
10.9†The Home Depot, Inc. Nonemployee Directors’ Deferred Stock Compensation PlanForm 8-K filed August 20, 2007, Exhibit 10.3
10.10†The Home Depot Amended and Restated Management Incentive Plan (effective January 31, 2022)Form 8-K filed May 24, 2022, Exhibit 10.1
10.11†The Home Depot, Inc. Amended and Restated Employee Stock Purchase Plan, as amended and restated effective July 1, 2012Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended April 29, 2012, Exhibit 10.1
10.12†Form of Deferred Share Award (Nonemployee Director) Pursuant to The Home Depot, Inc. 2005 Omnibus Stock Incentive PlanForm 8-K filed November 15, 2007, Exhibit 10.1
10.13†Form of Executive Officer Equity Award Agreement (Nonqualified Stock Option) Pursuant to The Home Depot, Inc. Amended and Restated 2005 Omnibus Stock Incentive PlanForm 8-K filed March 8, 2016, Exhibit 10.1
10.14†Form of Deferred Share Award (Nonemployee Director) Pursuant to The Home Depot, Inc. 2005 Omnibus Stock Incentive PlanForm 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 29, 2017, Exhibit 10.21
10.15†Form of Executive Officer Equity Award Agreement (Nonqualified Stock Option) Pursuant to The Home Depot, Inc. Amended and Restated 2005 Omnibus Stock Incentive PlanForm 8-K filed February 28, 2018, Exhibit 10.3
10.16†Form of Executive Officer Equity Award Agreement (Nonqualified Stock Option) Pursuant to The Home Depot, Inc. Amended and Restated 2005 Omnibus Stock Incentive PlanForm 8-K filed March 4, 2019, Exhibit 10.3
10.17†Form of Executive Officer Equity Award Agreement Pursuant to The Home Depot, Inc. Amended and Restated 2005 Omnibus Stock Incentive PlanForm 8-K filed March 2, 2020, Exhibit 10.1
10.18†Form of Executive Officer Restricted Stock and Stock Option Award Agreement Pursuant to The Home Depot, Inc. Amended and Restated 2005 Omnibus Stock Incentive PlanForm 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended November 1, 2020, Exhibit 10.4
10.19†Form of Executive Officer Equity Award Agreement Pursuant to The Home Depot, Inc. Amended and Restated 2005 Omnibus Stock Incentive PlanForm 8-K filed March 1, 2021, Exhibit 10.1
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10.20†Form of Executive Officer Equity Award Agreement (Performance Shares, Performance-Based Restricted Stock and Nonqualified Stock Options) Pursuant to The Home Depot, Inc. Omnibus Stock Incentive Plan, as Amended and Restated May 19, 2022Form 8-K filed May 24, 2022, Exhibit 10.2
10.21†Form of Executive Officer Equity Award Agreement (Restricted Stock and Nonqualified Stock Options) Pursuant to The Home Depot, Inc. Omnibus Stock Incentive Plan, as Amended and Restated May 19, 2022Form 8-K filed May 24, 2022, Exhibit 10.3
10.22†Form of Executive Officer Equity Award Agreement (Performance Shares, Performance-Based Restricted Stock and Nonqualified Stock Options) Pursuant to The Home Depot, Inc. Omnibus Stock Incentive Plan, as Amended and Restated May 19, 2022Form 8-K filed February 28, 2023, Exhibit 10.1
10.23†Form of Executive Officer Equity Award Agreement (Restricted Stock and Nonqualified Stock Options) Pursuant to The Home Depot, Inc. Omnibus Stock Incentive Plan, as Amended and Restated May 19, 2022Form 8-K filed February 28, 2023, Exhibit 10.2
10.24†Form of Nonemployee Director Deferred Share Award Agreement Pursuant to The Home Depot, Inc. Omnibus Stock Incentive Plan, as Amended and Restated May 19, 2022Form 8-K filed May 24, 2022, Exhibit 10.4
10.25†Form of Executive Officer Equity Award Agreement (Performance Shares, Performance-Based Restricted Stock and Nonqualified Stock Options) Pursuant to The Home Depot, Inc. Omnibus Stock Incentive Plan, as Amended and Restated May 19, 2022Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended May 4, 2025, Exhibit 10.1
10.26†Employment Arrangement between Edward P. Decker and The Home Depot, Inc., dated February 24, 2022Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended May 1, 2022, Exhibit 10.1
10.27†Employment Arrangement between Richard V. McPhail and The Home Depot, Inc., dated October 1, 2020Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended November 1, 2020, Exhibit 10.1
10.28†Employment Arrangement between William D. Bastek and The Home Depot, Inc., dated March 14, 2023Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 2, 2025, Exhibit 10.30
10.29†Employment Arrangement between Ann-Marie Campbell and The Home Depot, Inc., dated October 25, 2023Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended October 29, 2023, Exhibit 10.1
10.30†*Employment Arrangement between Jordan Broggi and The Home Depot, Inc., dated May 28, 2024
10.31†*Separation Agreement and Release between Fahim Siddiqui and The Home Depot, Inc. dated May 30, 2025
10.32†*Separation Agreement and Release between Hector Padilla and The Home Depot, Inc. dated September 17, 2025
19.1Insider Trading PolicyForm 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 2, 2025, Exhibit 19.1
21*List of Subsidiaries of the Company
23*Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
31.1*Certification of the Chair, President and Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)
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31.2*Certification of Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)
32.1‡Certification of the Chair, President and Chief Executive Officer furnished pursuant Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
32.2‡Certification of Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer furnished pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
97The Home Depot, Inc. Executive Compensation Clawback PolicyForm 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 28, 2024, Exhibit 97
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‡ Furnished (and not filed) herewith pursuant to Item 601(b)(32)(ii) of the SEC’s Regulation S-K

Item 16. Form 10-K Summary.

None.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

THE HOME DEPOT, INC. (Registrant)
By:/s/ EDWARD P. DECKER
Edward P. Decker, Chair, President and Chief Executive Officer
Date:March 18, 2026

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities indicated as of March 18, 2026.

SignatureTitle
/s/ EDWARD P. DECKERChair, President and Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer)
Edward P. Decker
/s/ RICHARD V. MCPHAILExecutive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer)
Richard V. McPhail
/s/ KIMBERLY R. SCARDINOSenior Vice President — Finance, Chief Accounting Officer and Controller (Principal Accounting Officer)
Kimberly R. Scardino
/s/ GERARD J. ARPEYDirector
Gerard J. Arpey
/s/ ARI BOUSBIBDirector
Ari Bousbib
/s/ JEFFERY H. BOYDDirector
Jeffery H. Boyd
/s/ GREGORY D. BRENNEMANDirector
Gregory D. Brenneman
/s/ J. FRANK BROWNDirector
J. Frank Brown
/s/ WAYNE M. HEWETTDirector
Wayne M. Hewett
/s/ MANUEL KADREDirector
Manuel Kadre
/s/ STEPHANIE C. LINNARTZDirector
Stephanie C. Linnartz
/s/ PAULA A. SANTILLIDirector
Paula A. Santilli
/s/ CARYN SEIDMAN-BECKERDirector
Caryn Seidman-Becker
/s/ ASHA SHARMADirector
Asha Sharma
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