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Home Depot Inc. (HD+3.51%) has submitted its 10-Q filing for the quarterly period ended October 27, 2024.
The filing includes financial statements for the quarter, showing net sales of $40.2 billion, an increase from $37.7 billion in the same quarter the previous year. The increase is attributed to the acquisition of SRS, which contributed $2.9 billion in net sales.
Gross profit for the quarter was $13.4 billion, compared to $12.7 billion in the previous year. The gross profit margin decreased to 33.4% from 33.8%, primarily due to the inclusion of SRS in the results.
Selling, general, and administrative expenses increased to $7.2 billion from $6.6 billion, and depreciation and amortization expenses rose to $795 million from $683 million. These increases were primarily due to the acquisition of SRS.
Net earnings for the quarter were $3.6 billion, down from $3.8 billion in the previous year. Diluted earnings per share were $3.67, a decrease from $3.81.
Cash provided by operating activities was $15.1 billion for the first nine months of fiscal 2024. Cash used in investing activities was $19.9 billion, primarily due to the acquisition of SRS.
The company raised $10.0 billion through the issuance of long-term debt to finance the acquisition of SRS. The acquisition is expected to enhance Home Depot's capabilities in serving the residential professional customer market.
As of October 27, 2024, Home Depot had $1.5 billion in cash and cash equivalents, with $1.3 billion of outstanding borrowings under its commercial paper program.
Home Depot's return on invested capital (ROIC) for the trailing twelve-month period was 31.5%, down from 38.7% in the previous year. The decrease was due to higher average long-term debt and equity related to the SRS acquisition.
The company announced a 7.7% increase in its quarterly cash dividend to $2.25 per share in February 2024. Home Depot paused its share repurchase program in March 2024 due to the acquisition of SRS.
This content was summarized by generative artificial intelligence using public filings retrieved from SEC.gov. The original data was derived from the Home Depot Inc. quarterly 10-Q report dated November 19, 2024. To report an error, please email earnings@qz.com.