Independent research on the U.S. markets, Baptista Research

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Independent research on the U.S. markets

Baptista Research is an independent financial research house focused on the U.S. markets. We provide equity research as well as credit research reports on the top-listed U.S. companies with most of our focus on technology, consumer goods and services, automobiles, industrials, oil and gas, pharma, and healthcare. Our research has served more than 3000 institutional investors including mutual funds, hedge funds, banks, family offices, and various buy-side firms. We operate a research subscription service where institutions, as well as retail investors, can have priority access to all our research. We also have a wide distribution of our research reports across some of the top global financial platforms. Apart from equity research and credit research, we also provide advisory services with respect to mergers & acquisitions (M&A), private equity/ venture capital fundraising, valuation reports, and investment management services for corporates.
Baptista Research is owned and managed by Ishan Majumdar, an ex-Venture Capitalist/ Investment Banker, a Chartered Accountant, and a Masters’ degree holder in Management from HEC Paris. Ishan has nearly a decade of experience in Mergers and Acquisitions, Leveraged Buyouts (LBOs), Venture Capital Investing, Corporate Strategy, and Valuation in front-office roles at the likes of BNP Paribas CIB, Credit Agricole CIB, Groupe Danone, and TIW Private Equity. He has worked on and closed multiple acquisition deals, leveraged buyouts, and start-up investment transactions.

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<ul><li>In the first quarter of 2024, The Home Depot's total sales amounted to $36.4 billion, marking a decrease of 2.3% from the same period last year.</li><li>The company's comp sales declined by 2.8% and US stores also reported negative comps of 3.2%.</li><li>The diluted earnings per share were noted to be $3.63 for the first quarter, a dip from $3.82 during the first quarter of the previous year.</li></ul>

In the first quarter of 2024, The Home Depot's total sales amounted to $36.4 billion, marking a decrease of 2.3% from the same period last year.The company's comp sales declined by 2.8% and US stores also reported negative comps of 3.2%.The diluted earnings per share were noted to be $3.63 for the first quarter, a dip from $3.82 during the first quarter of the previous year.

The Home Depot Inc.: The Influence of Housing Turnover and Interest Rate Environment! - Major Drivers

<ul><li>The Home Depot's Q4 2023 earnings highlighted both opportunities realized during the fiscal year and challenges faced, which contributed to a year of moderate performance.</li><li>Overall, the company witnessed a sales decline by 3% reaching $152.7 billion for the fiscal year 2023 while comp sales dropped by 3.2% and EPS stood at $15.11, revealing a reduction from the previous year's $16.69.</li><li>Baptista Research looks to evaluate the different factors that could influence the company's price in the near future and attempts to carry out an independent valuation of the company using a Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) methodology.</li></ul>

The Home Depot's Q4 2023 earnings highlighted both opportunities realized during the fiscal year and challenges faced, which contributed to a year of moderate performance.Overall, the company witnessed a sales decline by 3% reaching $152.7 billion for the fiscal year 2023 while comp sales dropped by 3.2% and EPS stood at $15.11, revealing a reduction from the previous year's $16.69.Baptista Research looks to evaluate the different factors that could influence the company's price in the near future and attempts to carry out an independent valuation of the company using a Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) methodology.

The Home Depot Inc.: Strategic Investment in Pro Ecosystem & Interconnected Experience & Other Developments - Major Drivers

<ul><li>Home Depot, Inc. managed to exceed analyst expectations in terms of revenue as well as earnings.</li><li>The performance in the third quarter aligned with Home Depot's expectations, mirroring trends observed in the second quarter.</li><li>In terms of strategic initiatives, Home Depot emphasized its commitment to enhancing the interconnected shopping experience, particularly for Pro customers.</li></ul>

Home Depot, Inc. managed to exceed analyst expectations in terms of revenue as well as earnings.The performance in the third quarter aligned with Home Depot's expectations, mirroring trends observed in the second quarter.In terms of strategic initiatives, Home Depot emphasized its commitment to enhancing the interconnected shopping experience, particularly for Pro customers.

The Home Depot Inc.: Can The Acquisition Of Construction Resources Further Expand Their Market Share? - Major Drivers

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Since 2002, VRS has completed more than 200 engagements in the areas of business valuation and financial analysis for more than 100 clients in a wide range of industries.

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<div><div><div><div><ul><li>The Home Depot, Inc. operates as a home improvement retailer.</li><li>It sells various building materials, home improvement products, lawn and garden products, and décor products, as well as facilities maintenance, repair, and operations products.</li><li>It also offers installation services for flooring, water heaters, bath, garage doors, cabinets, cabinet makeovers, countertops, sheds, furnaces and central air systems, and windows. In addition, it provides tool and equipment rental services. </li></ul></div></div></div></div>

The Home Depot, Inc. operates as a home improvement retailer.It sells various building materials, home improvement products, lawn and garden products, and décor products, as well as facilities maintenance, repair, and operations products.It also offers installation services for flooring, water heaters, bath, garage doors, cabinets, cabinet makeovers, countertops, sheds, furnaces and central air systems, and windows. In addition, it provides tool and equipment rental services. 

Technical Analysis on HOME DEPOT INC. | August 25, 2023

<ul><li>The Home Depot delivered a solid result and managed an all-around beat in the last quarter, with sales of $42.9 billion.</li><li>Comp sales for the entire firm, as well as for the company's US locations, fell in the quarter.</li><li>The second quarter's pro sales performance was slightly worse than the DIY customer's performance.</li></ul>

The Home Depot delivered a solid result and managed an all-around beat in the last quarter, with sales of $42.9 billion.Comp sales for the entire firm, as well as for the company's US locations, fell in the quarter.The second quarter's pro sales performance was slightly worse than the DIY customer's performance.

The Home Depot: Can The Acquisition Of Temco Logistics Be A Game Changer? - Major Drivers

United States

Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc. operates as a sporting goods retailer that manages stores primarily in the eastern and central United States. The Company owns stores that offers a broad selection of brand name sporting goods equipment, apparel, and footwear.

Burlington Stores, Inc. owns and operates clothing retail stores. The Company offers, through its stores and internet sites, men's, women's, and children's apparel. Burlington Holding operates within the United States and Puerto Rico.

Tractor Supply Company operates a retail farm store chain in the United States. The Company provides farm maintenance products, animal products, general maintenance products, lawn and garden products, light truck equipment, work clothing, and other products.  Customers include hobby, part-time, and full-time farmers and ranchers, as well as rural customers, contractors, and tradesman.

Lowe's Companies, Inc. is a home improvement retailer that distributes building materials and supplies through stores in the United States. The Company offers a complete line of products and services for home decorating, maintenance, repair, remodeling, and property maintenance.

O'Reilly Automotive, Inc. retails and supplies automotive aftermarket parts, tools, supplies, equipment, and accessories.  The Company sells its products to do-it-yourself customers and professional mechanics or service technicians. O'Reilly operates stores throughout the United States.

Ulta Beauty, Inc. operates a chain of beauty stores. The Company offers cosmetics, fragrance, skin, and hair care products, as well as salon services. Ulta Beauty serves customers throughout the United States.

Williams-Sonoma, Inc. retails cooking and serving equipment, home furnishings, and home accessories through retail stores, mail order catalogs and e-commerce. The Company offers its merchandise under the Williams-Sonoma, Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn Kids, Pottery Barn Teen, and West Elm.

The TJX Companies, Inc. is an off-price apparel and home fashion retailer in the United States and worldwide.  The Company operates off-price retail concepts in the U.S., Canada and Europe that offer a wide range of brand name and designer merchandise.

Ross Stores, Inc. operates two brands of off-price retail apparel and home accessories stores. Ross Stores offers name brand and designer apparel, accessories, footwear, and home fashions at discount prices.

CarMax, Inc. sells at retail used cars and light trucks. The Company purchases, reconditions, and sells used vehicles in its superstores and franchises throughout the United States.

FAST RETAILING CO., LTD. operates a chain of clothing stores, UNIQLO, throughout Japan and in other markets overseas including UK, China, Hong Kong, South Korea, US, France, Singapore and Russia.  The Company designs, manufactures, and retails its own line of casual clothing.

Nitori Holdings Co., Ltd., is based in Hokkaido and operates a furniture retail chain.  The Company sells living room furniture, storage furniture, dining furniture, office furniture, beds, and interior goods.  Nitori Holdings also sells original brand merchandise and imported merchandise.

Industria de Diseno Textil, S.A. designs, manufactures, and distributes apparel.  The Company operates retail chains in Europe, the Americas, Asia, and Africa.

Hennes & Mauritz AB (H&M) designs and retails fashions for women, men, teens, and children.  The Company sells a variety trendy, sporty, and classic garments in addition to accessories such as jewelery, bags, and scarves, and cosmetics. H&M owns and operates stores in many European countries and the United States.

Industria de Diseno Textil SA operates as a fashion company. The Company offers wide range of women's clothing. Industria de Diseno Textil serves clients worldwide.

Chow Tai Fook Jewellery Group Limited retails jewelry.  The Company sells rings, necklaces, earrings, pendants, bracelets, and small statues.  Chow Tai Fook Jewellery operates retail stores in China, Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, Malaysia, and Singapore.

JB Hi-Fi Limited is a music and electronic goods retailer in Australia.  The Company operates stores at sites located in most Australian States.  Products include consumer electronics, car sound systems, music and DVDs.

ABC-MART, INC. plans, develops, wholesales, and retails shoes.  The Company also plans and develops brand name shoes such as VANS and G.T. HAWKINS.  ABC-Mart imports and wholesales shoes, apparel, bags, and sundries as well.

HIKARI TSUSHIN, INC. is a mobile telecommunication service subscription agency. The Company also operates telecommunication services stores, HIT SHOP, which sell cellular telephones, and related goods.  Hikari Tsushin also sells office automation equipment and insurance.

L'Occitane International S.A. is a global, natural and organic ingredient based cosmetics and well-being products enterprise.  The Company designs, manufactures and markets a wide range of cosmetics and well-being products based on natural and organic ingredients sourced principally from or near Provence.

The Home Depot, Inc. is a home improvement retailer that sells building materials and home improvement products. The Company sells a wide assortment of building materials, home improvement and lawn and garden products and provide a number of services. Home Depot operates throughout the U.S. (including Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands and Guam), Canada, China, and Mexico.

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The Home Depot Inc.: The Influence of Housing Turnover and Interest Rate Environment! - Major Drivers

In the first quarter of 2024, The Home Depot's total sales amounted to $36.4 billion, marking a decrease of 2.3% from the same period last...

Baptista Research

The Home Depot Inc.: Strategic Investment in Pro Ecosystem & Interconnected Experience & Other Developments - Major Drivers

The Home Depot's Q4 2023 earnings highlighted both opportunities realized during the fiscal year and challenges faced, which contributed to a year...

Baptista Research

Technical Analysis on HOME DEPOT INC. | August 25, 2023

The Home Depot, Inc. operates as a home improvement retailer. It sells various building materials, home improvement products, lawn and garden products

VRS (Valuation & Research Specialists)

The Home Depot: Can The Acquisition Of Temco Logistics Be A Game Changer? - Major Drivers

The Home Depot delivered a solid result and managed an all-around beat in the last quarter, with sales of $42.9 billion. Comp sales for the entire...

Baptista Research

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The Home Depot Inc.: The Influence of Housing Turnover and Interest Rate Environment! - Major Drivers

In the first quarter of 2024, The Home Depot's total sales amounted to $36.4 billion, marking a decrease of 2.3% from the same period last...

Baptista Research

The Home Depot Inc.: Strategic Investment in Pro Ecosystem & Interconnected Experience & Other Developments - Major Drivers

The Home Depot's Q4 2023 earnings highlighted both opportunities realized during the fiscal year and challenges faced, which contributed to a year...

Baptista Research

The Home Depot Inc.: Can The Acquisition Of Construction Resources Further Expand Their Market Share? - Major Drivers

Home Depot, Inc. managed to exceed analyst expectations in terms of revenue as well as earnings. The performance in the third quarter aligned with...

Baptista Research

Technical Analysis on HOME DEPOT INC. | August 25, 2023

The Home Depot, Inc. operates as a home improvement retailer. It sells various building materials, home improvement products, lawn and garden products

VRS (Valuation & Research Specialists)

The Home Depot: Can The Acquisition Of Temco Logistics Be A Game Changer? - Major Drivers

The Home Depot delivered a solid result and managed an all-around beat in the last quarter, with sales of $42.9 billion. Comp sales for the entire...

Baptista Research