HD 8-K
Home Depot, Inc. (HD)
8-K
2026-08-12
For: 2026-08-11
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August 12, 2026
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
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CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): August 11, 2026
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THE HOME DEPOT, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
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| (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) | (Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) | ||||||||||||
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
(770 ) 433-8211
(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
Not Applicable
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
On August 12, 2026, The Home Depot, Inc. (the “Company” or “Home Depot”) announced that Edward P. Decker, Chair, President and Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”), will take a temporary medical leave from his role. In connection therewith, the Company announced that the Board of Directors (the “Board”), in alignment with Mr. Decker’s recommendation, has chosen two long-time Home Depot executives to oversee the operations of the Office of the CEO during the period of his absence: Ann-Marie Campbell, Senior Executive Vice President, is providing oversight of Home Depot’s day-to-day operations; Richard V. McPhail, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, is providing oversight of the Company’s financial management and Pro subsidiaries and has been designated as interim principal executive officer for purposes of the rules and regulations of the Securities Exchange Commission. Gregory D. Brenneman, in his role as independent lead director, is chairing the Board during the period of Mr. Decker’s absence.
Ms. Campbell, age 61, has been Senior Executive Vice President of the Company since November 2023. Ms. Campbell began her career with the Company in 1985 as a cashier and has held roles of increasing responsibility during her tenure. From October 2020 to October 2023, she served as Executive Vice President – U.S. Stores and International Operations, from February 2016 to October 2020, she served as Executive Vice President – U.S. Stores, from January 2009 to February 2016, she served as Division President of the Southern Division, and from December 2005 to January 2009, she served as Vice President – Vendor Services.
Mr. McPhail, age 56, has been Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Company since September 2019. From August 2017 through August 2019, he served as Senior Vice President, Finance Control and Administration of the Company, from August 2014 to September 2017, he served as Senior Vice President, Finance, and from March 2013 to August 2014, he served as Senior Vice President, Global FP&A, Strategy, and New Business Development. Mr. McPhail joined the Company in 2005 and served in roles of increasing responsibility in finance, strategy and business development from May 2005 to March 2013.
At this time, no changes have been made to Ms. Campbell or Mr. McPhail’s compensation related to their assumption of the responsibilities of the Office of the CEO. Neither Ms. Campbell nor Mr. McPhail has any family relationship with any of the Company’s executive officers or directors, nor has either engaged in any related party transaction with the Company that would be required to be disclosed pursuant to Item 404 of Regulation S-K.
Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.
On August 12, 2026, the Company issued a press release announcing the changes described above. The press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated by reference in this Item 7.01.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits
| Exhibit | Description | |||||||
| 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL). | |||||||
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
| THE HOME DEPOT, INC. | ||||||||
| Date: August 12, 2026 | By: | /s/ Teresa Wynn Roseborough | ||||||
| Name: | Teresa Wynn Roseborough | |||||||
| Title: | Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary | |||||||
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Exhibit 99.1
The Home Depot Announces Interim Management Plans While CEO Takes Temporary Medical Leave
ATLANTA, Aug. 12, 2026 – The Home Depot®, the world's largest home improvement retailer, today announced that chair, president and CEO Ted Decker will take a temporary medical leave of absence. The company expects Decker to return within the next few months.
The board of directors, in alignment with Decker’s recommendation, has chosen two long-time Home Depot executives to oversee the operations of the office of the CEO during his absence. Ann-Marie Campbell, senior EVP, will provide oversight of Home Depot’s day-to-day operations, while Richard McPhail, EVP and CFO, will provide oversight of the company’s financial management and Pro subsidiaries. In his role as independent lead director, Greg Brenneman will chair the board during Decker’s leave.
“The Home Depot has the best management team in retail. Both Ann-Marie and Richard are strong, seasoned executives who have worked together for more than 20 years,” said Brenneman. “We are confident in Ann-Marie's and Richard’s ability to lead the company during this time, and we look forward to Ted’s return.”
About The Home Depot
At the end of the first quarter, the company operated a total of 2,361 retail stores and over 1,280 SRS locations across all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, 10 Canadian provinces and Mexico. The Company employs over 470,000 associates. The Home Depot's stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: HD) and is included in the Dow Jones industrial average and Standard & Poor's 500 index.
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Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements contained in this release constitute "forward-looking statements" as defined in the federal securities laws, including the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are based on currently available information and current assumptions, expectations and projections about future events. Forward-looking statements may relate to, among other things, the duration of Mr. Decker’s temporary medical leave and the anticipated timing of his return. Forward-looking statements are subject to substantial risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, our ability to successfully execute organizational changes, including management transitions within the Company’s senior leadership team, as described further in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and we do not undertake to update them
other than as required by law. You are advised, however, to review any further public disclosures that we make on related subjects, including our subsequent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
For more information, contact:
| Financial Community | News Media | |||||||
| Isabel Janci | Sara Gorman | |||||||
| Vice President of Investor Relations and Treasurer | Senior Director of Corporate Communications | |||||||
| 770-384-2666 | 770-384-2852 | |||||||
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