The Home Depot Inc. (NYSE:HD) reported fourth-quarter fiscal 2025 results on Tuesday that exceeded analyst expectations for both revenue and adjusted earnings. Shares rose following the announcement.
Fourth Quarter Results
Fourth-quarter sales were $38.198 billion, a 3.8% year-over-year decrease, but above the $38.119 billion estimate. This quarter included 13 weeks, compared to 14 weeks in the prior year. Comparable sales increased 0.4%, with U.S. comparable sales up 0.3%.
GAAP diluted earnings per share were $2.58, down from $3.02 a year ago. Adjusted diluted earnings per share were $2.72, exceeding the $2.54 estimate but below last year’s $3.13.
Operating income was $3.849 billion, with an operating margin of 10.1%. Adjusted operating margin was 10.5%.
Comparable customer transactions declined 1.6% for the quarter, while the comparable average ticket increased 2.4%. Total customer transactions were 366.5 million, down 8.5%. The average ticket was $91.28, up 2.4%.
Full-Year Performance
For fiscal 2025, sales increased 3.2% to $164.7 billion. Comparable sales rose 0.3%, with U.S. comparable sales up 0.5%. GAAP diluted …