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The Home Depot

Public company · NYSE: HDhomedepot.comSEC verified

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In one line

“They’re basically the world's biggest store for home improvement stuff.”

Home Depot is a giant store chain where you can buy everything to fix up, build, or decorate your house—like lumber, tools, paint, appliances, and garden supplies. They have physical stores you can walk into, plus an online store. They also offer services like installing new bathrooms or renting tools. Think of it as the Costco of home improvement: huge selection, lots of locations, everything under one roof.

How they make money

revenue, fiscal year ended Feb 2026
Total revenue$165B
Main waySales of home improvement products

They make money by selling building materials, tools, appliances, garden supplies, and décor products to homeowners and professional contractors through their 2,359 stores and online websites.

Also makes money from
  • Installation servicesThey charge customers for home improvement services like bathroom installation and other project work.
  • Tool and equipment rentalThey rent out tools and equipment to customers who need them for short-term projects.
  • Credit card fees and servicesThey offer Home Depot credit cards to customers, earning revenue from card services and financing.Stated

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Who pays

Homeowners doing DIY projects, homeowners hiring contractors for work (DIFM), and professional roofers, landscapers, and pool contractors.

Who uses it

Homeowners fixing up or decorating their homes, contractors and builders buying materials, and renters who need tools temporarily.

So they want

They want to stock more types of products, make shopping easier online and in stores, and attract more professional contractors with special services and pricing.

Say it at dinner

“Home Depot is basically a massive warehouse where you can buy anything to fix up your house or rent tools.”

Receipts

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What the labels mean
Verified
From a government filing, like an SEC annual report
Stated
The company says it on its own website
Best guess
Our reading of the sources when nothing says it outright
Background
From Wikipedia, for history only, never numbers

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