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The Home Depot's EPS (Basic) for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was CHF2.61.
Its EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was CHF11.21.
During the past 12 months, The Home Depot's average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was -3.80% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was -4.20% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 2.60% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 11.60% per year.
During the past 13 years, The Home Depot's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 50.70% per year. The lowest was -18.30% per year. And the median was 20.60% per year.
The Home Depot (XSWX:HD) Earnings per Share (Diluted) Explanation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the single most important variable used by Wall Street in determining the earnings power of a company. But investors need to be aware that Earnings per Share can be easily manipulated by adjusting depreciation and amortization rate or non-recurring items. That's why GuruFocus lists EPS without NRI, which better reflects the company's underlying performance.
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Compared with Earnings per share, a company's cash flow is better indicator of the company's earnings power.
If a company's earnings per share is less than cash flow per share over long term, investors need to be cautious and find out why.
The Home Depot Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms
The Home Depot Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for The Home Depot's Earnings per Share (Diluted) can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
XSWX:HD vs LOW, FND, HVT: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison
For the Home Improvement Retail subindustry, The Home Depot's PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PE Ratio data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
The Home Depot PE Ratio vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, The Home Depot's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The Home Depot's PE Ratio falls into.
The Home Depot Earnings per Share (Diluted) Calculation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the amount of earnings per outstanding share of the company's stock. In calculating earnings per share, the dividends of preferred stocks need to subtracted from the total net income first.
The Home Depot's Earnings Per Share (Diluted) for the fiscal year that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as
Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was CHF11.18
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Companies also reported diluted shares in their financial reports. Diluted shares include the shares of convertibles or warrants outstanding.
What does a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of CHF11.18 mean?
The Home Depot (XSWX:HD) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of CHF11.18 as of Apr. 2026. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on The Home Depot and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, The Home Depot ranks #547 out of 849 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 64.4%.
Is The Home Depot's Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
The Home Depot's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is CHF11.18. Based on the distribution chart, The Home Depot ranks #547 out of 849 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, The Home Depot has a GF Score™ of 83/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Home Depot's Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to LOW and FND?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, The Home Depot ranks #547 out of 849 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This places The Home Depot in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 6.30. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Earnings per Share (Diluted) for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Earnings per Share (Diluted) among Retail - Cyclical companies is 6.30, based on 849 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Earnings per Share (Diluted) significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Earnings per Share (Diluted) should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Earnings per Share (Diluted) mean?
A high Earnings per Share (Diluted) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on The Home Depot and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 6.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Home Depot's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is CHF11.18. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Home Depot stock overvalued right now?
The Home Depot (XSWX:HD) has a current Earnings per Share (Diluted) of CHF11.18. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF313.19, compared to a current price of CHF266.00 — trading 15.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is CHF11.18. The Home Depot's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Earnings per Share (Diluted) calculated?
Earnings per Share (Diluted) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For The Home Depot (XSWX:HD), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is CHF11.18 as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is The Home Depot (XSWX:HD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Home Depot stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of CHF266.00 is trading 15.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF313.19.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:HD:
Earnings per Share (Diluted): CHF11.18
GF Value™: CHF313.19 vs. price of CHF266.00 (15.1% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:HD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Home Depot is the world's largest home improvement specialty retailer, operating 2,361 warehouse-format stores offering more than 30,000 products in store and 1 million products online in the US, Canada, and Mexico. Its stores offer building materials, home improvement products, lawn and garden products, and decor products and provide various services, including home improvement installation services and tool and equipment rentals. The acquisition of Interline Brands in 2015 allowed Home Depot to enter the MRO business, which has been expanded through the tie-up with HD Supply (2020). The 2024 tie-up with SRS will help grow professional demand in roofing, pool, and landscaping projects, while the 2025 purchase of GMS will lift building product sales through 1,250 distribution locations.
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