The world's largest home improvement retailer, Home Depot runs thousands of warehouse-style stores in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico selling lumber, tools, appliances, and garden supplies to do-it-yourselfers and professional contractors. Founded in 1978 by Bernie Marcus and Arthur Blank after they were fired from a rival hardware chain, the concept was sketched over coffee in Los Angeles. Its signature orange aprons trace back to the founders' use of discarded circus tents for early store signage.
Home Depot expands roles of three executives and grants each $500,000 in restricted stock
William D. Bastek, EVP – Merchandising, now oversees product development merchant portfolio including private brands.
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Jordan Broggi, EVP – Interconnected Retail, now leads loyalty, credit services, and payments organization.
Richard V. McPhail, EVP and CFO, now heads the Office of Pro Acceleration coordinating Home Depot Pro, HD Supply, SRS Distribution, and Construction Resources.
On August 20, 2026, each executive received a restricted stock award with a grant date fair value of $500,000.
The restricted stock vests on the second anniversary of the grant date, subject to continued employment.
5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements
Home Depot Q2 FY2026 sales rose 5.7% to $47.9B; reaffirms FY guidance
Q2 FY2026 net sales were $47.9 billion, up 5.7% from $45.3 billion a year earlier.
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Comparable sales increased 1.7% overall and 1.3% in the U.S.
Net earnings were $4.8 billion, or $4.79 per diluted share, versus $4.6 billion, or $4.58 per diluted share, in Q2 FY2025.
Adjusted diluted EPS was $4.92, compared with $4.68 in the prior-year quarter.
The company reaffirmed fiscal 2026 guidance, including total sales growth of approximately 2.5% to 4.5% and diluted EPS growth of approximately flat to 4.0% from $14.23 in fiscal 2025.
2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition · 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
Home Depot CEO Ted Decker takes temporary medical leave; CFO McPhail named interim principal executive officer
On August 12, 2026, Home Depot announced CEO Edward P. Decker will take a temporary medical leave, with an expected return within the next few months.
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Ann-Marie Campbell, Senior EVP, will oversee day-to-day operations during Decker's absence.
Richard V. McPhail, EVP and CFO, will oversee financial management and Pro subsidiaries and serve as interim principal executive officer.
Gregory D. Brenneman, independent lead director, will chair the board during Decker's leave.
No compensation changes were made for Campbell or McPhail related to their new responsibilities.
5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements · 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure · 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
Home Depot shareholders approve charter amendments and elect 12 directors at 2026 annual meeting
At the May 21, 2026 annual meeting, shareholders approved amendments to the company's charter to add officer exculpation and implement miscellaneous changes, effective upon filing with Delaware on the same date.
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All 12 director nominees were elected by majority vote, including Gerard J. Arpey, Ari Bousbib, Jeffery H. Boyd, Gregory D. Brenneman, J. Frank Brown, Edward P. Decker, Wayne M. Hewett, Manuel Kadre, Stephanie C. Linnartz, Paula A. Santilli, Caryn Seidman-Becker, and Asha Sharma.
Shareholders ratified KPMG LLP as independent auditor for fiscal year ending January 31, 2027, with 801,070,887 votes for.
The advisory vote on executive compensation was approved with 671,264,064 votes for.
All seven shareholder proposals (on plastics, data privacy, independent chair, biodiversity, healthcare, and charitable support) were not approved.
5.03 Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Change in Fiscal Year · 5.07 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders · 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
Home Depot amends by-laws to align advance notice windows and update governance provisions
On November 20, 2025, The Home Depot's Board adopted amendments to its by-laws, effective immediately.
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The amendments unify the advance notice period for director nominations and other business to between 120 and 90 days before the prior year's annual meeting anniversary.
Shareholder proposals or nominations for the 2026 annual meeting must be received between January 22, 2026 and February 21, 2026.
Other changes include clarifying nominee limits, removing certain informational requirements, and aligning with Delaware law.
The full amended by-laws are filed as Exhibit 3.2 to the 8-K.
5.03 Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Change in Fiscal Year · 8.01 Other Events · 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits