The Home Depot Profit Margin

The Home Depot (HD.NE) currently reports a profit margin of 8.41% as of July 2026. That compares with 8.86% in the prior-year period — down 5.1% year over year. That is above the Consumer Discretionary sector average of 4.34%. Use the charts on this page to explore The Home Depot's profit margin history and peer comparisons.

The Home Depot's profit margin decreased from 8.86% to 8.41% — a 5.1% year-over-year decrease (period ending July 2026). Watching multi-year history on the chart below helps separate one-off swings from a lasting trend.

The Home Depot's profit margin of 8.41% is higher than the Consumer Discretionary sector average of 4.34%. That is roughly 93.7% above the sector mean. A reading higher peers can reflect different growth expectations, capital structure, or profitability — so it is worth checking the peer comparison chart before drawing conclusions.

There is no universal 'good' profit margin, but The Home Depot's current 8.41% should be judged against Consumer Discretionary norms (sector average: 4.34%) and against HD.NE's own history. Strong, stable readings often indicate durable competitive advantage; volatile or declining ones deserve a closer look at margins and capital efficiency.

Start with the current profit margin of 8.41%, then check the historical chart for trend and the peer comparison chart for relative positioning. The Consumer Discretionary average is 4.34%. From there, open related valuation or income-statement pages for The Home Depot, and consider following HD.NE for alerts when major investors trade the stock.