On Feb. 21, Home Depot
- Sales increased nearly 16% to $19.5 billion.
- Net profit rose 23.4%, with earnings per share up 27.7%.
- Both operating margins and net income margins ticked upward.
(Figures in millions, except per-share data)
Income Statement Highlights
Avg. Est. | Q4 2005 | Q4 2004 | % Change | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Sales | $18,740 | $19,489 | $16,812 | +15.9% |
Net Profit | -- | $1,285 | $1,041 | +23.4% |
EPS | $0.56 | $0.60 | $0.47 | +27.7% |
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Margin Checkup
Q4 2005 | Q4 2004 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
Gross Margin | 33.83% | 34.20% | -0.37% |
Op. Margin | 10.51% | 9.92% | +0.59% |
Net Margin | 6.59% | 6.19% | +0.40% |
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Balance Sheet Highlights
Assets | Q4 2005 | Q4 2004 | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
Cash + ST Invest. | $807 | $2,165 | -62.7% |
Inventory | $11,401 | $10,076 | +13.2% |
Accounts Rec. | $2,396 | $1,499 | +59.8% |
Liabilities | Q4 2005 | Q4 2004 | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
Long-Term Debt | $2,672 | $2,148 | +24.4% |
Accounts Pay. | $6,032 | $5,766 | +4.6% |
Cash Flow Highlights
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At the time of publication, Seth Jayson had shares of Home Depot but no positions in any other firm mentioned. Fool rules are here.
