Home Depot (HD) reported fiscal 2007 third quarter consolidated net earnings of $1.1 billion, or $0.60 per diluted share, compared with $1.5 billion, or $0.73 per diluted share, in the same period in fiscal 2006.
The results reflecting negative comparable store sales of 6.2 percent, offset in part by sales from new stores.
Given that the softness in the housing market is expected to continue for the rest of 2007 and the Company’s commitment to invest in its key retail priorities, The Home Depot expects its earnings per share from continuing operations, on a 52-week basis, will decline by as much as 11 percent from last year. The fiscal 2007 earnings per share outlook reflects 52 weeks and does not include the impact of the 53rd week. The Company will have 53 weeks of operating results in fiscal 2007. The Company projects that the 53rd week will add approximately five cents to its earnings per share outlook for fiscal 2007.
Douglas A. McIntyre
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