HD announces Q1 results
Q1 sales of $23.9 billion trend 4.9 percent over Q1 2016.
The Home Depot today reported sales of $23.9 billion for the first quarter of fiscal 2017, a 4.9 percent increase from the first quarter of fiscal 2016. Comparable store sales for the first quarter of fiscal 2017 were positive 5.5 percent, and comp sales for U.S. stores were positive 6.0 percent.
Net earnings for the first quarter of fiscal 2017 were
"We were pleased with our results as they reflected broad-based growth across our interconnected platform and all geographies," said Craig Menear, chairman, CEO and president. "This was made possible by our hard working store associates, merchants and supply chain teams and our continued dedication to customer service."
Updated Fiscal 2017 Guidance
Based on its year-to-date performance, the Company reaffirmed its fiscal 2017 sales growth guidance and expects sales will be up approximately 4.6 percent and comp sales will be up approximately 4.6 percent. The Company also raised its diluted earnings-per-share growth guidance for the year and now expects diluted earnings-per-share growth after anticipated share repurchases of approximately 11.0 percent from fiscal 2016 to
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