10-Q

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)

x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended October 30, 2016

- OR -

¨ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from              to             

Commission file number 1-8207

THE HOME DEPOT, INC.

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware	95-3261426
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)
2455 Paces Ferry Road, Atlanta, Georgia	30339
(Address of principal executive offices)	(Zip Code)

(770) 433-8211

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the Registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes x No ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the Registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes x No ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of "large accelerated filer," "accelerated filer" and "smaller reporting company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large accelerated filer x Accelerated filer ¨ Non-accelerated filer ¨ (Do not check if a smaller reporting company) Smaller reporting company ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ¨ No x

APPLICABLE ONLY TO CORPORATE ISSUERS:

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.

1,218,160,970 shares of common stock, $0.05 par value, as of November 15, 2016

THE HOME DEPOT, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

INDEX TO FORM 10-Q

		Page
Part I. Financial Information
Item 1.	Financial Statements
	CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS— As of October 30, 2016 and January 31, 2016	3
	CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS— Three and Nine Months Ended October 30, 2016 and November 1, 2015	4
	CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME— Three and Nine Months Ended October 30, 2016 and November 1, 2015	5
	CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS— Nine Months Ended October 30, 2016 and November 1, 2015	6
	NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS	7
	REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM	12
Item 2.	Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	13
Item 3.	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk	19
Item 4.	Controls and Procedures	19
Part II. Other Information
Item 1.	Legal Proceedings	19
Item 1A.	Risk Factors	19
Item 2.	Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds	20
Item 6.	Exhibits	21
Signatures		22
Index to Exhibits		23

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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1.Financial Statements

THE HOME DEPOT, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Unaudited)

amounts in millions, except share and per share data	October 30, 2016			January 31, 2016
ASSETS
Current Assets:
Cash and Cash Equivalents	$	3,589		$	2,216
Receivables, net	1,995			1,890
Merchandise Inventories	13,241			11,809
Other Current Assets	523			569
Total Current Assets	19,348			16,484
Property and Equipment, at cost	40,015			39,266
Less Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization	18,175			17,075
Net Property and Equipment	21,840			22,191
Goodwill	2,095			2,102
Other Assets	1,219			1,196
Total Assets	$	44,502		$	41,973
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current Liabilities:
Short-Term Debt	$	—		$	350
Accounts Payable	8,054			6,565
Accrued Salaries and Related Expenses	1,398			1,515
Sales Taxes Payable	594			476
Deferred Revenue	1,632			1,566
Income Taxes Payable	123			34
Current Installments of Long-Term Debt	543			77
Other Accrued Expenses	2,087			1,941
Total Current Liabilities	14,431			12,524
Long-Term Debt, excluding current installments	22,338			20,789
Other Long-Term Liabilities	1,856			1,965
Deferred Income Taxes	255			379
Total Liabilities	38,880			35,657
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Common Stock, par value $0.05; authorized: 10 billion shares; issued: 1.775 billion shares at October 30, 2016 and 1.772 billion shares at January 31, 2016; outstanding: 1.220 billion shares at October 30, 2016 and 1.252 billion shares at January 31, 2016	88			88
Paid-In Capital	9,628			9,347
Retained Earnings	34,612			30,973
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	(883		)	(898		)
Treasury Stock, at cost, 555 million shares at October 30, 2016 and 520 million shares at January 31, 2016	(37,823		)	(33,194		)
Total Stockholders’ Equity	5,622			6,316
Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity	$	44,502		$	41,973

See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS

(Unaudited)

	Three Months Ended						Nine Months Ended
amounts in millions, except per share data	October 30, 2016			November 1, 2015			October 30, 2016			November 1, 2015
NET SALES	$	23,154		$	21,819		$	72,388		$	67,539
Cost of Sales	15,112			14,254			47,628			44,430
GROSS PROFIT	8,042			7,565			24,760			23,109
Operating Expenses:
Selling, General and Administrative	4,280			4,161			12,949			12,623
Depreciation and Amortization	442			423			1,311			1,261
Total Operating Expenses	4,722			4,584			14,260			13,884
OPERATING INCOME	3,320			2,981			10,500			9,225
Interest and Other (Income) Expense:
Interest and Investment Income	(10		)	(7		)	(25		)	(160		)
Interest Expense	246			247			726			677
Interest and Other, net	236			240			701			517
EARNINGS BEFORE PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES	3,084			2,741			9,799			8,708
Provision for Income Taxes	1,115			1,016			3,586			3,170
NET EARNINGS	$	1,969		$	1,725		$	6,213		$	5,538
Weighted Average Common Shares	1,224			1,268			1,236			1,284
BASIC EARNINGS PER SHARE	$	1.61		$	1.36		$	5.03		$	4.31
Diluted Weighted Average Common Shares	1,229			1,274			1,242			1,290
DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE	$	1.60		$	1.35		$	5.00		$	4.29
Dividends Declared per Share	$	0.69		$	0.59		$	2.07		$	1.77

See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

(Unaudited)

	Three Months Ended						Nine Months Ended
amounts in millions	October 30, 2016			November 1, 2015			October 30, 2016			November 1, 2015
Net Earnings	$	1,969		$	1,725		$	6,213		$	5,538
Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income:
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments	(125		)	(70		)	(8		)	(200		)
Cash Flow Hedges, net of tax	21			(10		)	23			(10		)
Other	(1		)	—			—			—
Total Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income	(105		)	(80		)	15			(210		)
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME	$	1,864		$	1,645		$	6,228		$	5,328

See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Unaudited)

	Nine Months Ended
amounts in millions	October 30, 2016			November 1, 2015
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net Earnings	$	6,213		$	5,538
Reconciliation of Net Earnings to Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities:
Depreciation and Amortization	1,474			1,384
Stock-Based Compensation Expense	199			177
Gain on Sales of Investments	—			(144		)
Changes in Assets and Liabilities, net of the effects of acquisitions:
Receivables, net	(108		)	(220		)
Merchandise Inventories	(1,453		)	(1,176		)
Other Current Assets	36			57
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses	1,449			1,582
Deferred Revenue	64			50
Income Taxes Payable	184			295
Deferred Income Taxes	(131		)	(148		)
Other	(8		)	(29		)
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities	7,919			7,366
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Capital Expenditures	(1,145		)	(1,083		)
Proceeds from Sales of Investments	—			144
Payments for Businesses Acquired, net	—			(1,662		)
Proceeds from Sales of Property and Equipment	30			24
Net Cash Used in Investing Activities	(1,115		)	(2,577		)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Repayments of Short-Term Borrowings, net	(350		)	(290		)
Proceeds from Long-Term Borrowings, net of discounts	4,959			3,991
Repayments of Long-Term Debt	(3,034		)	(29		)
Repurchases of Common Stock	(4,535		)	(5,043		)
Proceeds from Sales of Common Stock	136			149
Cash Dividends Paid to Stockholders	(2,567		)	(2,287		)
Other Financing Activities	(33		)	86
Net Cash Used in Financing Activities	(5,424		)	(3,423		)
Change in Cash and Cash Equivalents	1,380			1,366
Effect of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash and Cash Equivalents	(7		)	(49		)
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period	2,216			1,723
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period	$	3,589		$	3,040

See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of Presentation

The accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with the instructions to Form 10-Q and do not include all of the information and footnotes required by U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. These statements should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements and notes thereto included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended January 31, 2016, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Business

The Home Depot, Inc., together with its subsidiaries (the "Company"), is a home improvement retailer that sells a wide assortment of building materials, home improvement products and lawn and garden products and provides a number of services to do-it-yourself customers, do-it-for-me customers and professional customers. The Home Depot stores, which are full-service, warehouse-style stores averaging approximately 104,000 square feet of enclosed space, with approximately 24,000 additional square feet of outside garden area, stock approximately 30,000 to 40,000 different kinds of products. The Company also offers a significantly broader product assortment through its Home Depot, Home Decorators Collection and Blinds.com websites.

Valuation Reserves

As of October 30, 2016 and January 31, 2016, the valuation allowances for Merchandise Inventories and uncollectible Receivables were not material.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In October 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") No. 2016-16, "Income Taxes (Topic 740): Intra-Entity Transfers of Assets Other Than Inventory", which requires an entity to recognize the income tax consequences of an intercompany transfer of assets other than inventory when the transfer occurs. An entity will continue to recognize the income tax consequences of an intercompany transfer of inventory when the inventory is sold to a third party. This guidance is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017, and interim periods within those annual periods, using a modified retrospective approach, and early adoption is permitted. The Company is evaluating the effect that ASU No. 2016-16 will have on its Consolidated Financial Statements and related disclosures.

In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-09, "Compensation–Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting", which makes several modifications to the accounting for employee share-based payment transactions, including the requirement to recognize the income tax effects of awards that vest or settle as income tax expense. This guidance also clarifies the presentation of certain components of share-based awards in the statement of cash flows. This guidance is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016, and interim periods within those annual periods, and early adoption is permitted. The Company does not believe that ASU No. 2016-09 will have a material impact on its Consolidated Financial Statements and related disclosures.

In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02, "Leases (Topic 842)", which requires an entity that is a lessee to recognize the assets and liabilities arising from leases on the balance sheet. This guidance also requires disclosures about the amount, timing and uncertainty of cash flows arising from leases. This guidance is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2018, and interim periods within those annual periods, using a modified retrospective approach, and early adoption is permitted. The Company is evaluating the effect that ASU No. 2016-02 will have on its Consolidated Financial Statements and related disclosures.

In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-09, "Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606)", which requires an entity to recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which it expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. ASU No. 2014-09 supersedes most existing revenue recognition guidance in U.S. GAAP, and it permits the use of either the retrospective or cumulative effect transition method. In August 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-14, "Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): Deferral of the Effective Date", which delayed the effective date of ASU No. 2014-09 by one year. As a result, ASU No. 2014-09 is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim periods within those annual periods. Early adoption is permitted for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016, including interim

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

periods within those annual periods. In fiscal 2016, the FASB issued guidance clarifying the interpretation of certain principles of ASU No. 2014-09. The Company is evaluating the effect that this revenue recognition guidance will have on its Consolidated Financial Statements and related disclosures.

Reclassifications

Certain amounts in prior fiscal periods have been reclassified to conform with the presentation adopted in the current fiscal periods. See Note 2 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in this report.

2. RECENTLY ADOPTED ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

On February 1, 2016, the Company adopted ASU No. 2015-03, "Interest–Imputation of Interest (Subtopic 835-30): Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs". Under ASU No. 2015-03, debt issuance costs related to a recognized debt liability are presented as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of that debt liability, consistent with debt discounts. The adoption of ASU No. 2015-03 has been applied retrospectively, and accordingly, the Company's Consolidated Balance Sheet as of January 31, 2016 has been reclassified to reflect this adoption. The impact of this reclassification was a decrease of $99 million to Other Assets, and a corresponding decrease to Long-Term Debt, excluding current installments, as of January 31, 2016.

Also on February 1, 2016, the Company early adopted ASU No. 2015-17, "Income Taxes (Topic 740): Balance Sheet Classification of Deferred Taxes". Under ASU No. 2015-17, deferred tax assets and liabilities are presented as noncurrent in a classified balance sheet. The adoption of ASU No. 2015-17 has been applied retrospectively and accordingly, the Company's Consolidated Balance Sheet as of January 31, 2016 has been reclassified to reflect this adoption. The impact of this reclassification was a decrease of $509 million to Other Current Assets, an increase of $32 million to Other Assets, a decrease of $2 million to Other Accrued Expenses and a $475 million decrease to Deferred Income Taxes as of January 31, 2016. All future deferred tax assets and liabilities will be presented as noncurrent.

3. LONG-TERM DEBT

In September 2016, the Company issued $1.0 billion of 2.125% senior notes due September 15, 2026 (the "September 2026 notes") at a discount of $11 million and $1.0 billion of 3.50% senior notes due September 15, 2056 (the "2056 notes") at a discount of $19 million (together, the "September 2016 issuance"). Interest on the September 2026 and the 2056 notes is due semi-annually on March 15 and September 15 of each year, beginning March 15, 2017. The $30 million discount associated with the September 2016 issuance is being amortized over the term of the notes using the effective interest rate method. Issuance costs of $16 million associated with the September 2016 issuance were recorded as a direct deduction to the senior notes and are being amortized over the term of the notes. The net proceeds of the September 2016 issuance were used for general corporate purposes, including repurchases of shares of the Company's common stock.

In February 2016, the Company issued $1.35 billion of 2.00% senior notes due April 1, 2021 (the "2021 notes") at a discount of $5 million, $1.3 billion of 3.00% senior notes due April 1, 2026 (the "April 2026 notes") at a discount of $8 million, and $350 million of 4.25% senior notes due April 1, 2046 (the "2046 notes") at a premium of $2 million (together, the "February 2016 issuance"). The 2046 notes form a single series with the Company's $1.25 billion of 4.25% senior notes due April 1, 2046 that were issued in May 2015, and have the same terms. The aggregate principal amount outstanding of the Company's senior notes due April 1, 2046 is $1.6 billion. Interest on the 2021 and the April 2026 notes is due semi-annually on April 1 and October 1 of each year, beginning October 1, 2016. Interest on the 2046 notes is due semi-annually on April 1 and October 1 of each year, beginning April 1, 2016, with interest accruing from October 1, 2015. The $13 million discount associated with the 2021 and the April 2026 notes and the $2 million premium associated with the 2046 notes are being amortized over the term of the notes using the effective interest rate method. Issuance costs of $17 million associated with the February 2016 issuance were recorded as a direct deduction to the senior notes and are being amortized over the term of the notes. The net proceeds of the February 2016 issuance were used to repay the Company's 5.40% senior notes that matured on March 1, 2016.

All of the Company's senior notes, other than the $500 million of floating rate senior notes due September 15, 2017, may be redeemed by the Company at any time, in whole or in part, at the redemption price plus accrued interest up to the redemption date. The redemption price is equal to the greater of (1) 100% of the principal amount of the notes to be redeemed, or (2) the sum of the present values of the remaining scheduled payments of principal and interest to the Par Call Date, as defined in the respective notes. Additionally, if a Change in Control Triggering Event occurs, as defined in the notes, holders of all notes have the right to require the Company to redeem those notes at 101% of the aggregate principal amount of the notes plus accrued interest up to the redemption date. The Company is generally not limited under the indentures governing the notes in its ability to incur additional indebtedness or required to maintain financial ratios or specified levels of net worth or liquidity. Further,

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

while the indentures governing the notes contain various restrictive covenants, none are expected to impact the Company's liquidity or capital resources.

In fiscal 2015, the Company entered into forward starting interest rate swap agreements with a combined notional amount of $1.0 billion, accounted for as cash flow hedges, to hedge interest rate fluctuations in anticipation of the February 2016 issuance. In connection with the February 2016 issuance, the Company paid $89 million to settle these forward starting interest rate swap agreements. This amount, net of income taxes, is included in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss and is being amortized to Interest Expense over the term of the April 2026 notes.

4. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Data Breach

As previously reported, in the third quarter of fiscal 2014, the Company confirmed that its payment data systems were breached, which potentially impacted customers who used payment cards at self-checkout systems in the Company's U.S. and Canadian stores (the "Data Breach").

Litigation, Claims and Government Investigations

In fiscal 2015, the four major payment card networks made claims against the Company for costs that they assert they or their issuing banks incurred in connection with the Data Breach. The Company entered into settlement agreements with all four networks in fiscal 2015. In addition, a total of 57 putative class actions were filed in the U.S. on behalf of customers and financial institutions and in Canada on behalf of customers allegedly harmed by the Data Breach. The U.S. class actions were consolidated for pre-trial proceedings in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia (the "District Court"). In the fourth quarter of fiscal 2015 and first quarter of fiscal 2016, the Company agreed to settlement terms to resolve and dismiss the claims asserted in the U.S. and Canadian customer class actions, respectively. In August 2016, the respective courts approved the settlements.

The Company previously recorded accruals for estimated probable losses in connection with the payment card networks' claims and the U.S. and Canadian customer class actions. In the third quarter of fiscal 2016, the Company recorded an accrual for estimated probable losses that it expects to incur in connection with the U.S. financial institution class actions, which remain ongoing. The Company's estimates are based on currently available information associated with each of these matters and may change as new information becomes available or circumstances change. In addition, the accrual for the U.S. financial institution class actions is based on the expectation of reaching a negotiated settlement with the claimants and not on any determination that it is probable that the Company would be found liable for the losses it has accrued were this matter to be litigated.

Other claims have been and may be asserted against the Company on behalf of customers, payment card issuing banks, shareholders or others seeking damages or other related relief allegedly arising from the Data Breach. In fiscal 2015, two purported shareholder derivative actions were filed in the District Court against certain present and former members of the Company's Board of Directors and executive officers. The Company was also named as a nominal defendant in both suits. In the first quarter of fiscal 2016, the two actions were consolidated into a single derivative complaint, which asserts claims for breaches of fiduciary duty, waste of corporate assets and violations of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The complaint seeks unspecified damages, equitable relief to reform the Company's corporate governance structure, restitution, disgorgement of profits, benefits and other compensation obtained by the defendants, and reasonable costs and expenses. In addition, several state and federal agencies, including State Attorneys General, are investigating events related to the Data Breach, including how it occurred, its consequences and the Company's responses. The Company is cooperating in the governmental investigations, and the Company may be subject to fines or other obligations.

While losses from these pending matters are reasonably possible, the Company is not able to estimate the costs, or range of costs, related to these matters (other than the U.S. financial institutions class actions discussed above) because the proceedings remain in the early stages, alleged damages have not been specified, and there are significant factual and legal issues to be resolved. The Company has not concluded that a loss from these matters is probable; therefore, the Company has not recorded an accrual for litigation, claims and governmental investigations related to these matters as of the end of the third quarter of fiscal 2016. The Company will continue to evaluate information as it becomes known and will record an estimate for losses at the time or times when it is both probable that a loss has been incurred and the amount of the loss is reasonably estimable. The Company believes that the ultimate amount paid on these actions, claims and investigations could have an adverse effect on the Company's consolidated financial condition, results of operations or cash flows in future periods.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

Expenses Incurred and Amounts Accrued

In the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2016, the Company recorded $23 million and $27 million, respectively, of pretax expenses related to the Data Breach. The Company did not record any related expected insurance proceeds in the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2016. Since the Data Breach occurred, the Company has recorded $288 million of pretax gross expenses related to the Data Breach, partially offset by $100 million of expected insurance proceeds, for pretax net expenses of $188 million. These expenses include costs to investigate the Data Breach; provide identity protection services, including credit monitoring, to impacted customers; increase call center staffing; and pay legal and other professional services, all of which were expensed as incurred. Expenses also include the accruals for estimated probable losses that the Company has incurred or expects to incur in connection with the claims made by the payment card networks or their issuing banks, the U.S. and Canadian customer class actions, and the U.S. financial institution class actions. These expenses are included in Selling, General and Administrative expenses in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Earnings.

At October 30, 2016, accrued liabilities and insurance receivable related to the Data Breach consisted of the following (amounts in millions):

	Accrued Liabilities			Insurance Receivable
Balance at January 31, 2016	$	(34	)	$	70
(Expenses incurred) insurance receivable recorded in the first quarter of fiscal 2016	(2		)	—
Payments made (received) in the first quarter of fiscal 2016	9			(15		)
Balance at May 1, 2016	$	(27	)	$	55
(Expenses incurred) insurance receivable recorded in the second quarter of fiscal 2016	(2		)	—
Payments made (received) in the second quarter of fiscal 2016	—			(10		)
Balance at July 31, 2016	$	(29	)	$	45
(Expenses incurred) insurance receivable recorded in the third quarter of fiscal 2016	(23		)	—
Payments made (received) in the third quarter of fiscal 2016	2			(25		)
Balance at October 30, 2016	$	(50	)	$	20

Future Costs

The Company expects to incur additional legal and other professional service expenses associated with the Data Breach in future periods and will recognize these expenses as services are received. Costs related to the Data Breach that may be incurred in future periods may include liabilities from current and future civil litigation, governmental investigations and enforcement proceedings; future expenses for legal, investigative, and consulting fees; and incremental expenses and capital investments for remediation activities. The Company believes that the ultimate amount paid for these services and claims could have an adverse effect on the Company's consolidated financial condition, results of operations, or cash flows in future periods.

Insurance Coverage

The Company maintained $100 million of network security and privacy liability insurance coverage in fiscal 2014, above a $7.5 million deductible, to limit the Company's exposure to losses such as those related to the Data Breach. As of October 30, 2016, the Company had received initial payments totaling $80 million of insurance reimbursements under the fiscal 2014 policy, and expects to receive additional payments. In fiscal 2016 and 2015, the Company maintained $100 million of network security and privacy liability insurance coverage, above a $10 million deductible, to limit the Company's exposure to similar losses.

5. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

The fair value of an asset is considered to be the price at which the asset could be sold in an orderly transaction between unrelated knowledgeable and willing parties. A liability's fair value is defined as the amount that would be paid to transfer the liability to a new obligor, rather than the amount that would be paid to settle the liability with the creditor. Assets and liabilities recorded at fair value are measured using a three-tier fair value hierarchy, which prioritizes the inputs used in measuring fair value. These tiers are:

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•	Level 1 –	Observable inputs that reflect quoted prices in active markets
•	Level 2 –	Inputs other than quoted prices in active markets that are either directly or indirectly observable
•	Level 3 –	Unobservable inputs for which little or no market data exists, therefore requiring the Company to develop its own assumptions

Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis

The assets and liabilities of the Company that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of October 30, 2016 and January 31, 2016 were as follows (amounts in millions):

	Fair Value at October 30, 2016 Using						Fair Value at January 31, 2016 Using
	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Level 1		Level 2			Level 3
Derivative agreements - assets	$	—	$	258	$	—	$	—	$	213		$	—
Derivative agreements - liabilities	—		—		—		—		(82		)	—
Total	$	—	$	258	$	—	$	—	$	131		$	—

The Company uses derivative financial instruments from time to time in the management of its interest rate exposure on long-term debt and its exposure on foreign currency fluctuations. The fair value of the Company's derivative financial instruments was measured using level 2 inputs.

Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Nonrecurring Basis

Long-lived assets were analyzed for impairment on a nonrecurring basis using fair value measurements with unobservable inputs (level 3). Impairment charges related to long-lived assets in the first nine months of fiscal 2016 and 2015 were not material.

During the third quarter of fiscal 2016, the Company completed its annual assessment of the recoverability of Goodwill for its U.S., Canada and Mexico reporting units. The fair values of these reporting units were estimated using the present value of expected future discounted cash flows through unobservable inputs (level 3) and the fair value exceeded the carrying value for each respective reporting unit. Accordingly, no Goodwill impairments were recorded for these reporting units.

The aggregate fair value of the Company's senior notes, based on quoted market prices, was $24.6 billion and $21.8 billion at October 30, 2016 and January 31, 2016, respectively, compared to a carrying value of $22.0 billion and $20.1 billion at October 30, 2016 and January 31, 2016, respectively.

6. BASIC AND DILUTED WEIGHTED AVERAGE COMMON SHARES

The reconciliation of basic to diluted weighted average common shares for the three and nine months ended October 30, 2016 and November 1, 2015 was as follows (amounts in millions):

	Three Months Ended		Nine Months Ended
	October 30, 2016	November 1, 2015	October 30, 2016	November 1, 2015
Weighted average common shares	1,224	1,268	1,236	1,284
Effect of potentially dilutive securities:
Stock plans	5	6	6	6
Diluted weighted average common shares	1,229	1,274	1,242	1,290

Stock plans consist of shares granted under the Company's employee stock plans. Options to purchase 1 million and 1 million shares of common stock for the three months ended October 30, 2016 and November 1, 2015, respectively, and options to purchase 1 million and 1 million shares of common stock for the nine months ended October 30, 2016 and November 1, 2015, respectively, were excluded from the computation of Diluted Earnings per Share because their effect would have been anti-dilutive.

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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

The Board of Directors and Stockholders

The Home Depot, Inc.:

We have reviewed the Consolidated Balance Sheet of The Home Depot, Inc. and subsidiaries as of October 30, 2016, the related Consolidated Statements of Earnings and Comprehensive Income for the three-month and nine-month periods ended October 30, 2016 and November 1, 2015, and the related Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the nine-month periods ended October 30, 2016 and November 1, 2015. These Consolidated Financial Statements are the responsibility of the Company's management.

We conducted our reviews in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). A review of interim financial information consists principally of applying analytical procedures and making inquiries of persons responsible for financial and accounting matters. It is substantially less in scope than an audit conducted in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the objective of which is the expression of an opinion regarding the financial statements taken as a whole. Accordingly, we do not express such an opinion.

Based on our reviews, we are not aware of any material modifications that should be made to the Consolidated Financial Statements referred to above for them to be in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

We have previously audited, in accordance with standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the Consolidated Balance Sheet of The Home Depot, Inc. and subsidiaries as of January 31, 2016, and the related Consolidated Statements of Earnings, Comprehensive Income, Stockholders' Equity, and Cash Flows for the year then ended (not presented herein); and in our report dated March 24, 2016, we expressed an unqualified opinion on those Consolidated Financial Statements. Our report on the Consolidated Financial Statements referred to a change in the presentation of certain shipping and handling costs. In our opinion, the information set forth in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheet as of January 31, 2016, is fairly stated, in all material respects, in relation to the Consolidated Balance Sheet from which it has been derived.

/s/ KPMG LLP

Atlanta, Georgia

November 21, 2016

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Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

Certain statements contained herein regarding our future performance constitute "forward-looking statements" as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements may relate to, among other things, the demand for our products and services; net sales growth; comparable store sales; effects of competition; state of the economy; state of the residential construction, housing and home improvement markets; state of the credit markets, including mortgages, home equity loans and consumer credit; demand for credit offerings; inventory and in-stock positions; implementation of store, interconnected retail and supply chain initiatives; management of relationships with our suppliers and vendors; the impact and expected outcome of investigations, inquiries, claims and litigation, including those related to the data breach we discovered in the third quarter of fiscal 2014; issues related to the payment methods we accept; continuation of share repurchase programs; net earnings performance; earnings per share; capital allocation and expenditures; liquidity; return on invested capital; expense leverage; stock-based compensation expense; commodity price inflation and deflation; the ability to issue debt on terms and at rates acceptable to us; the effect of accounting charges; the effect of adopting certain accounting standards; store openings and closures; financial outlook; and the integration of Interline Brands, Inc. ("Interline") into our organization and the ability to recognize the anticipated synergies and benefits of the acquisition.

Forward-looking statements are based on currently available information and our current assumptions, expectations and projections about future events. You should not rely on our forward-looking statements. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to future events, risks and uncertainties – many of which are beyond our control or are currently unknown to us – as well as potentially inaccurate assumptions that could cause actual results to differ materially from our expectations and projections. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, those described in Part II, Item 1A, "Risk Factors" and elsewhere in this report. You should read such information in conjunction with our Consolidated Financial Statements and related notes and "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" in this report. There also may be other factors that we cannot anticipate or that are not described in this report, generally because we do not currently perceive them to be material. Such factors could cause results to differ materially from our expectations.

Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and we do not undertake to update these statements other than as required by law. You are advised, however, to review any further disclosures we make on related subjects in our periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC").

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY AND SELECTED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS DATA

Net Sales increased6.1% to $23.2 billion for the third quarter of fiscal 2016 from $21.8 billion for the third quarter of fiscal 2015. For the first nine months of fiscal 2016, Net Sales increased7.2% to $72.4 billion from $67.5 billion for the first nine months of fiscal 2015. Our total comparable store sales increased 5.5% in the third quarter of fiscal 2016, driven by a 3.1% increase in our comparable store average ticket and a 2.4% increase in our comparable store customer transactions. Comparable store sales for our U.S. stores increased 5.9% in the third quarter of fiscal 2016. For the first nine months of fiscal 2016, our total comparable store sales increased 5.5% and comparable store sales for our U.S. stores increased 6.2%.

For the third quarter of fiscal 2016, we reported Net Earnings of $2.0 billion and Diluted Earnings per Share of $1.60 compared to Net Earnings of $1.7 billion and Diluted Earnings per Share of $1.35 for the third quarter of fiscal 2015. For the first nine months of fiscal 2016, we reported Net Earnings of $6.2 billion and Diluted Earnings per Share of $5.00 compared to Net Earnings of $5.5 billion and Diluted Earnings per Share of $4.29 for the first nine months of fiscal 2015.

The results for the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2016 included $23 million and $27 million, respectively, of pretax expenses related to a breach of our payment data systems that we discovered in the third quarter of fiscal 2014 (the "Data Breach"). These charges resulted in a decrease of $0.01 to Diluted Earnings per Share for both the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2016. The results for the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2015 included $20 million and $119 million, respectively, of pretax net expenses related to the Data Breach. These charges resulted in decreases of $0.01 and $0.06 to Diluted Earnings per Share for the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2015, respectively.

The results for the first nine months of fiscal 2015 included a $144 million pretax gain related to the sale of our remaining equity ownership in HD Supply Holdings, Inc. ("HD Supply"). This gain contributed $0.07 to Diluted Earnings per Share for the first nine months of fiscal 2015.

The results for the first nine months of fiscal 2015 included a $71 million net benefit to our Provision for Income Taxes due primarily to the favorable settlement of a tax audit, resulting in a benefit of $0.05 to Diluted Earnings per Share for the first nine months of fiscal 2015.

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Key Initiatives

In the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2016, we continued to focus on the following key initiatives:

Customer Experience – Our customer experience initiative is anchored on the principles of putting customers first and taking care of our associates, and our commitment to customer service remains strong. We have taken a number of steps to enhance this initiative to provide our customers with a seamless and frictionless shopping experience in our stores, online, on the job site and in their homes. In the first nine months of fiscal 2016, we rolled out a complete redesign of our Home Depot website and mobile app, optimizing our desktop and tablet displays by enhancing content to display in full screen. The website redesign also included an expanded buy box, which makes it easier for our customers to select their preferred fulfillment option at checkout. Also in the first nine months of fiscal 2016, we enhanced our dynamic ETA feature for online purchases. Dynamic ETA provides a timelier and more accurately estimated delivery date, and we believe it will lead to increased conversion and customer satisfaction.

Product Authority – Our product authority initiative is facilitated by our merchandising transformation and portfolio strategy, which is focused on delivering product innovation, assortment and value. In the first nine months of fiscal 2016, we continued to introduce a wide range of innovative new products to our do-it-yourself, do-it-for-me and professional customers, while remaining focused on offering everyday values in our stores and online. We also continued to leverage our merchandising assortment planning and pricing tools to better understand customer preferences and to refine our online and in-store product assortment in particular stores and geographic areas.

Productivity and Efficiency Driven by Capital Allocation – Our approach to driving productivity and efficiency is advanced through continuous operational improvement in our stores and supply chain, disciplined capital allocation, and building shareholder value through higher returns on invested capital and total value returned to shareholders in the form of dividends and share repurchases. We continue to optimize our supply chain through our multi-year program called Project Sync, which is being rolled out gradually to suppliers in our U.S. Rapid Deployment Centers ("RDCs"). This program will allow us to significantly reduce our average lead time from supplier to shelf, reduce transportation expenses and improve inventory turns. As we continue to roll out Project Sync, we plan to create an end-to-end solution that benefits all participants in our supply chain, from our suppliers to our transportation providers, our RDC and store associates, and to our customers.

We opened one new store in Mexico during the third quarter of fiscal 2016, for a total store count of 2,276 at the end of the quarter. As of the end of the third quarter of fiscal 2016, a total of 299 of our stores, or 13.1%, were located in Canada and Mexico.

We generated $7.9 billion of cash flow from operations in the first nine months of fiscal 2016. This cash flow, along with $5.0 billion of long-term debt issued in the first nine months of fiscal 2016, was used to repay $3.0 billion of 5.40% senior notes that matured on March 1, 2016, fund cash payments of $4.5 billion for share repurchases, pay $2.6 billion of dividends, fund $1.1 billion in capital expenditures and repay $350 million of short-term borrowings.

Our inventory turnover ratio was 5.0 times at the end of the third quarter of both fiscal 2016 and 2015. Our return on invested capital (defined as net operating profit after tax, a non-GAAP financial measure, for the most recent twelve-month period, divided by the average of beginning and ending long-term debt, including current maturities, and equity for the most recent twelve-month period) was 29.1% for the third quarter of fiscal 2016 compared to 26.3% for the third quarter of fiscal 2015. For a reconciliation of net operating profit after tax to Net Earnings, the most comparable GAAP financial measure, and our calculation of return on invested capital, see "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" below.

Interconnecting Retail – Our focus on interconnecting retail is based on building a competitive and seamless platform across all commerce channels. In the first nine months of fiscal 2016, we continued to invest in our interconnected abilities to more effectively meet customers' demands for increased fulfillment options. We completed the deployment of our new Customer Order Management platform ("COM") in all of our U.S. stores in the first nine months of fiscal 2016. We also continued the roll out of our Buy Online, Deliver From Store ("BODFS") program, which complements our existing interconnecting retail programs, Buy Online, Ship to Store ("BOSS") and Buy Online, Pick-up In Store ("BOPIS"). We have seen strong demand for our BODFS program in areas where it has already been rolled out and expect to complete the roll out of BODFS by the end of fiscal 2016.

Additionally, we have fully implemented BOSS via RDC delivery capability, which enables us to fulfill BOSS orders through our RDC network, leveraging our inventory and fulfillment channels. This has resulted in significant cost savings and improved shipping times and customer satisfaction scores. In the third quarter of fiscal 2016, over 40% of our online orders were picked up in our stores through our BOPIS and BOSS offerings. Sales from our online channels increased 17.5% and 19.2% for the

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third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2016, respectively, compared to the same periods last year, and represented 5.6% of our total Net Sales for both the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2016.

We believe the selected sales data, the percentage relationship between Net Sales and major categories in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings and the percentage change in the dollar amounts of each of the items presented below are important in evaluating the performance of our business operations.

	% of Net Sales												% Increase (Decrease) in Dollar Amounts
	Three Months Ended						Nine Months Ended
	October 30, 2016			November 1, 2015			October 30, 2016			November 1, 2015			Three Months		Nine Months
NET SALES	100.0		%	100.0		%	100.0		%	100.0		%	6.1	%	7.2	%
GROSS PROFIT	34.7			34.7			34.2			34.2			6.3		7.1
Operating Expenses:
Selling, General and Administrative	18.5			19.1			17.9			18.7			2.9		2.6
Depreciation and Amortization	1.9			1.9			1.8			1.9			4.5		4.0
Total Operating Expenses	20.4			21.0			19.7			20.6			3.0		2.7
OPERATING INCOME	14.3			13.7			14.5			13.7			11.4		13.8
Interest and Other (Income) Expense:
Interest and Investment Income	—			—			—			(0.2		)	42.9		(84.4	)
Interest Expense	1.1			1.1			1.0			1.0			(0.4	)	7.2
Interest and Other, net	1.0			1.1			1.0			0.8			(1.7	)	35.6
EARNINGS BEFORE PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES	13.3			12.6			13.5			12.9			12.5		12.5
Provision for Income Taxes	4.8			4.7			5.0			4.7			9.7		13.1
NET EARNINGS	8.5		%	7.9		%	8.6		%	8.2		%	14.1	%	12.2	%
SELECTED SALES DATA(1)
Number of Customer Transactions      (in millions)	380.0			371.1			1,184.8			1,151.7			2.4	%	2.9	%
Average Ticket	$	59.78		$	58.03		$	60.26		$	58.72		3.0	%	2.6	%
Sales per Square Foot	$	382.18		$	366.37		$	399.12		$	380.12		4.3	%	5.0	%
Comparable Store Sales Increase (%)(2)	5.5%			5.1%			5.5		%	5.1		%	N/A		N/A
Online Sales (% of Net Sales)(3)	5.6%			5.1%			5.6		%	5.0		%	17.5	%	19.2	%

Note: Certain percentages may not sum to totals due to rounding.

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(1) Selected Sales Data does not include results for the Interline acquisition that was completed in the third quarter of fiscal 2015.

(2) Includes Net Sales at locations open greater than 12 months, including relocated and remodeled stores and online sales, and excluding closed stores. Retail stores become comparable on the Monday following their 365^th day of operation. Comparable store sales is intended only as supplemental information and is not a substitute for Net Sales or Net Earnings presented in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

(3) Consists of Net Sales generated online through our Home Depot, Home Decorators Collection and Blinds.com websites for products picked up in stores or delivered to customer locations through our BOPIS, BOSS and BODFS programs.

N/A – Not Applicable

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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Net Sales for the third quarter of fiscal 2016increased6.1% to $23.2 billion from $21.8 billion for the third quarter of fiscal 2015. For the first nine months of fiscal 2016, Net Sales increased7.2% to $72.4 billion from $67.5 billion for the comparable period of fiscal 2015. The increase in Net Sales for the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2016 primarily reflects the impact of positive comparable store sales driven by increased customer transactions and average ticket growth, as well as sales from Interline, which was acquired in the third quarter of fiscal 2015. The increase in Net Sales was partially offset by pressure from foreign currency fluctuations, which negatively impacted total sales growth by $76 million and $453 million in the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2016, respectively.

Total comparable store sales increased 5.5% for both the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2016, which reflects a number of factors, including the execution of our key initiatives, continued strength across our business, and an improved U.S. home improvement market. All of our departments posted positive comparable store sales for the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2016. Comparable store sales for our Appliances, Lumber, Tools, Outdoor Garden, Indoor Garden, Lighting, Decor and Flooring product categories were above the Company average for the third quarter of fiscal 2016. Further, our comparable store customer transactions increased 2.4% and 2.8% for the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2016, respectively. Our comparable store average ticket increased 3.1% and 2.6% for the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2016, respectively, due in part to strong sales in big ticket purchases such as appliances, flooring and roofing, offset in part by pressure from foreign currency fluctuations.

Gross Profit increased6.3% to $8.0 billion for the third quarter of fiscal 2016 from $7.6 billion for the third quarter of fiscal 2015. Gross Profit increased7.1% to $24.8 billion for the first nine months of fiscal 2016 from $23.1 billion for the first nine months of fiscal 2015. Gross Profit as a percent of Net Sales, or gross profit margin, was 34.7% for the third quarter of both fiscal 2016 and 2015, and 34.2% for the first nine months of both fiscal 2016 and 2015. Gross profit margin for the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2016 reflects the impact of Interline, which has a lower gross profit margin, offset by benefits from our supply chain driven by increased productivity and by a change in the mix of products sold.

Selling, General and Administrative expenses ("SG&A") increased2.9% to $4.3 billion for the third quarter of fiscal 2016 from $4.2 billion for the third quarter of fiscal 2015, and increased2.6% to $12.9 billion for the first nine months of fiscal 2016 from $12.6 billion for the first nine months of fiscal 2015. SG&A for the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2016 included $23 million and $27 million, respectively, of pretax expenses related to the Data Breach. SG&A for the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2015 included $20 million and $119 million, respectively, of pretax net expenses related to the Data Breach. As a percent of Net Sales, SG&A was 18.5% for the third quarter of fiscal 2016 compared to 19.1% for the third quarter of fiscal 2015. For the first nine months of fiscal 2016, SG&A as a percent of Net Sales was 17.9% compared to 18.7% for the same period last year. The decrease in SG&A as a percent of Net Sales for the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2016 reflects expense leverage resulting from the positive comparable store sales environment and strong expense controls.

Depreciation and Amortization increased4.5% to $442 million for the third quarter of fiscal 2016 from $423 million for the third quarter of fiscal 2015. Depreciation and Amortization was $1.3 billion for the first nine months of both fiscal 2016 and 2015. Depreciation and Amortization as a percent of Net Sales was 1.9% for the third quarter of both fiscal 2016 and 2015, and was 1.8% for the first nine months of fiscal 2016 compared to 1.9% for the same period last year. Depreciation and Amortization as a percent of Net Sales for the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2016 reflects expense leverage resulting from the positive comparable store sales environment.

Operating Income increased11.4% to $3.3 billion for the third quarter of fiscal 2016 from $3.0 billion for the third quarter of fiscal 2015. Operating Income increased13.8% to $10.5 billion for the first nine months of fiscal 2016 from $9.2 billion for the first nine months of fiscal 2015. Operating Income as a percent of Net Sales was 14.3% for the third quarter of fiscal 2016 compared to 13.7% for the third quarter of fiscal 2015. Operating Income as a percent of Net Sales was 14.5% for the first nine months of fiscal 2016 compared to 13.7% for the first nine months of fiscal 2015.

For the third quarter of fiscal 2016, we recognized $236 million of Interest and Other, net, compared to $240 million for the third quarter of fiscal 2015. We recognized $701 million of Interest and Other, net, for the first nine months of fiscal 2016 compared to $517 million for the same period last year. Interest and Other, net, for the first nine months of fiscal 2015 included a $144 million pretax gain related to the sale of our remaining equity ownership in HD Supply. Interest and Other, net, as a percent of Net Sales was 1.0% for the third quarter of fiscal 2016 compared to 1.1% for the third quarter of fiscal 2015. Interest and Other, net, as a percent of Net Sales was 1.0% for the first nine months of fiscal 2016 compared to 0.8% for the first nine months of fiscal 2015 due primarily to the anniversary of the pretax gain related to the sale of our remaining equity ownership in HD Supply in the first nine months of fiscal 2015 and higher long-term debt balances in the first nine months of fiscal 2016.

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Our combined effective income tax rate was 36.6% for the first nine months of fiscal 2016 compared to 36.4% for the first nine months of fiscal 2015. The effective income tax rate for the first nine months of fiscal 2015 reflects a $71 million net benefit to our Provision for Income Taxes due primarily to the favorable settlement of a tax audit.

Diluted Earnings per Share were $1.60 and $5.00 for the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2016, respectively, compared to $1.35 and $4.29 for the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2015, respectively. Expenses related to the Data Breach had a negative impact of $0.01 to Diluted Earnings per Share for both the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2016, compared to negative impacts of $0.01 and $0.06 for the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2015, respectively. The gain on the sale of our remaining equity ownership in HD Supply contributed a benefit of $0.07 to Diluted Earnings per Share for the first nine months of fiscal 2015. Diluted Earnings per Share for the first nine months of fiscal 2015 also reflect $0.05 of benefit from the favorable settlement of a tax audit.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

To provide clarity, internally and externally, about our operating performance, we supplement our reporting with certain non-GAAP financial measures. However, this supplemental information should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the related GAAP measures. Non-GAAP financial measures presented herein may differ from similar measures used by other companies.

Return on Invested Capital

We believe return on invested capital ("ROIC") is meaningful for investors and management because it measures how effectively we deploy our capital base. We define ROIC as net operating profit after tax ("NOPAT"), a non-GAAP financial measure, for the most recent twelve-month period, divided by the average of beginning and ending long-term debt, including current maturities, and equity for the most recent twelve-month period.

The following table provides our ROIC calculation and reconciles NOPAT, a non-GAAP financial measure, to Net Earnings, the most comparable GAAP financial measure, for the twelve months ended October 30, 2016 and November 1, 2015 (amounts in millions):

	For the Twelve Months Ended
	October 30, 2016			November 1, 2015
Net Earnings	$	7,684		$	6,917
Add:
Interest and Other, net	937			615
Provision for Income Taxes	4,428			3,884
Operating Income	13,049			11,416
Subtract:
Income Tax Adjustment (1)	4,771			4,156
Net Operating Profit After Tax	$	8,278		$	7,260
Average Debt and Equity (2)	$	28,441		$	27,565
Return on Invested Capital (NOPAT / Average Debt and Equity)	29.1		%	26.3		%

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(1) Income Tax Adjustment is defined as Operating Income multiplied by the Company's effective tax rate.

(2) Average Debt and Equity is defined as the average of beginning and ending long-term debt, including current maturities, and equity for the most recent twelve-month period.

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LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

Cash flow generated from operations provides us with a significant source of liquidity. For the first nine months of fiscal 2016, Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities was $7.9 billion compared to $7.4 billion for the same period in fiscal 2015. This increase was primarily due to a $675 million increase in Net Earnings resulting from higher comparable store sales and expense leverage, partially offset by a $277 million increase in Merchandise Inventories as a result of increased inventory purchases in support of increased sales.

Net Cash Used in Investing Activities for the first nine months of fiscal 2016 was $1.1 billion compared to $2.6 billion for the same period in fiscal 2015. This change was primarily due to $1.7 billion in Payments for Businesses Acquired, net, in the first nine months of fiscal 2015 related to the acquisition of Interline.

Net Cash Used in Financing Activities for the first nine months of fiscal 2016 was $5.4 billion compared to $3.4 billion for the same period of fiscal 2015. This change was primarily due to $2.0 billion less in net incremental long-term debt issued in the first nine months of fiscal 2016 compared to the same period in fiscal 2015.

In September 2016, we issued $1.0 billion of 2.125% senior notes due September 15, 2026 (the "September 2026 notes") at a discount of $11 million and $1.0 billion of 3.50% senior notes due September 15, 2056 (the "2056 notes") at a discount of $19 million (together, the "September 2016 issuance"). Interest on the September 2026 and the 2056 notes is due semi-annually on March 15 and September 15 of each year, beginning March 15, 2017. The net proceeds of the September 2016 issuance were used for general corporate purposes, including repurchases of shares of our common stock.

In February 2016, we issued $1.35 billion of 2.00% senior notes due April 1, 2021 (the "2021 notes") at a discount of $5 million, $1.3 billion of 3.00% senior notes due April 1, 2026 (the "April 2026 notes") at a discount of $8 million, and $350 million of 4.25% senior notes due April 1, 2046 (the "2046 notes") at a premium of $2 million (together, the "February 2016 issuance"). The 2046 notes form a single series with our $1.25 billion of 4.25% senior notes due April 1, 2046 that were issued in May 2015, and have the same terms. The aggregate principal amount outstanding of our senior notes due April 1, 2046 is $1.6 billion. Interest on the 2021 and the April 2026 notes is due semi-annually on April 1 and October 1 of each year, beginning October 1, 2016. Interest on the 2046 notes is due semi-annually on April 1 and October 1 of each year, beginning April 1, 2016, with interest accruing from October 1, 2015. The net proceeds of the February 2016 issuance were used to repay our 5.40% senior notes that matured on March 1, 2016.

In fiscal 2015, we entered into forward starting interest rate swap agreements with a combined notional amount of $1.0 billion, accounted for as cash flow hedges, to hedge interest rate fluctuations in anticipation of the February 2016 issuance. In connection with the February 2016 issuance, we paid $89 million to settle these forward starting interest rate swap agreements. This amount, net of income taxes, is included in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss and is being amortized to Interest Expense over the term of the April 2026 notes.

We have commercial paper programs that allow for borrowings up to $2.0 billion. In connection with these programs, we have a back-up credit facility with a consortium of banks for borrowings up to $2.0 billion. The credit facility expires in December 2019 and contains various restrictive covenants. At October 30, 2016, we were in compliance with all of the covenants, and they are not expected to impact our liquidity or capital resources. During the first nine months of fiscal 2016, all of our short-term borrowings were under these commercial paper programs, and the maximum amount outstanding at any time during the first nine months of fiscal 2016 was $617 million. As of October 30, 2016, there were no borrowings outstanding under the commercial paper programs or the related credit facility.

As of October 30, 2016, we had $3.6 billion in Cash and Cash Equivalents. We believe that our current cash position, access to the long-term debt capital markets and cash flow generated from operations should be sufficient not only for our operating requirements but also to enable us to complete our capital expenditure programs and fund dividend payments, share repurchases and any required long-term debt payments through the next several fiscal years. In addition, we have funds available from our commercial paper programs and the ability to obtain alternative sources of financing.

RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

For a summary of recently issued accounting pronouncements which may be applicable to us, see Note 1 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in this report.

On February 1, 2016, we adopted Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") No. 2015-03, "Interest–Imputation of Interest (Subtopic 835-30): Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs" and ASU No. 2015-17, "Income Taxes (Topic 740): Balance Sheet Classification of Deferred Taxes". See Note 2 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in this report.

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Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

Our exposure to market risks results primarily from fluctuations in interest rates. We are also exposed to risks from foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations on the translation of our foreign operations into U.S. dollars and on the purchase of goods by these foreign operations that are not denominated in their local currencies. There have been no material changes to our exposure to market risks from those disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2016 as filed with the SEC on March 24, 2016 (the "2015 Form 10-K").

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

The Company maintains disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the Company's Securities Exchange Act reports is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in SEC rules and forms and that such information is accumulated and communicated to the Company's management, including its Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

The Company's management, with the participation of the Company's Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, has evaluated the effectiveness of the Company's disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based upon that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer have concluded that, as of the end of the period covered by this report, the Company's disclosure controls and procedures were effective.

There have not been any changes in the Company's internal control over financial reporting (as such term is defined in Rule 13a-15(f) under the Securities Exchange Act) during the fiscal quarter ended October 30, 2016 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company's internal control over financial reporting.

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

Except as set forth below, there were no material changes during the third quarter of fiscal 2016 to our disclosure in Item 3 of our 2015 Form 10-K.

For a description of the litigation and government inquiries related to the Data Breach, see Note 4 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in Part I, Item 1, "Financial Statements", which description is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 1A. Risk Factors

In addition to the other information set forth in this Form 10-Q, you should carefully consider the factors discussed under Item 1A, "Risk Factors" and elsewhere in our 2015 Form 10-K. These risks and uncertainties could materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations. Our operations could also be affected by additional factors that are not presently known to us or by factors that we currently consider immaterial to our business. There have been no material changes in the risk factors discussed in our 2015 Form 10-K.

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Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

(a) Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities

1. During the third quarter of fiscal 2016, the Company issued 871 deferred stock units under The Home Depot, Inc. Non-Employee Directors' Deferred Stock Compensation Plan pursuant to the exemption from registration provided by Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act") and Rule 506 of the SEC's Regulation D thereunder. The deferred stock units were credited to the accounts of those non-employee directors who elected to receive all or a portion of board retainers in the form of deferred stock units instead of cash during the third quarter of fiscal 2016. The deferred stock units convert to shares of common stock on a one-for-one basis following a termination of service as described in this plan.

2. During the third quarter of fiscal 2016, the Company credited 1,136 deferred stock units to participant accounts under The Home Depot FutureBuilder Restoration Plan pursuant to an exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act for involuntary, non-contributory plans. The deferred stock units convert to shares of common stock on a one-for-one basis following the termination of service as described in this plan.

(b) Purchases of Equity Securities

In the first quarter of fiscal 2015, the Board of Directors authorized an $18.0 billion share repurchase program. Through the end of the third quarter of fiscal 2016, the Company has repurchased shares of its common stock having a value of approximately $11.6 billion under this program. The number and average price of shares purchased in each fiscal month of the third quarter of fiscal 2016 are set forth in the table below:

Period	Total Number of Shares Purchased(1)	Average Price Paid Per Share(1)		Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Program(2)	Dollar Value of Shares that May Yet Be Purchased  Under the Program(2)
August 1, 2016 – August 28, 2016	3,691,696	$	136.08	3,678,603	$	7,999,398,137
August 29, 2016 – September 25, 2016	5,400,659	$	130.23	5,387,197	$	7,297,857,715
September 26, 2016 – October 30, 2016	7,356,654	$	126.62	7,322,099	$	6,370,702,724
	16,449,009	$	129.93	16,387,899

(1) These amounts include repurchases pursuant to the Company's 1997 and Amended and Restated 2005 Omnibus Stock Incentive Plans (the "Plans"). Under the Plans, participants may surrender shares as payment of applicable tax withholding on the vesting of restricted stock and deferred share awards. Participants in the Plans may also exercise stock options by surrendering shares of common stock that the participants already own as payment of the exercise price. Shares so surrendered by participants in the Plans are repurchased pursuant to the terms of the Plans and applicable award agreement and not pursuant to publicly announced share repurchase programs.

(2) In the first quarter of fiscal 2015, the Board of Directors authorized an $18.0 billion share repurchase program that replaced the previous authorization. The program does not have a prescribed expiration date.

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Item 6. Exhibits

Exhibits marked with an asterisk (*) are incorporated by reference to exhibits or appendices previously filed with the SEC, as indicated by the references in brackets. All other exhibits are filed or furnished herewith.

*3.1	Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of The Home Depot, Inc. [Form 10-Q filed on September 1, 2011, Exhibit 3.1]
*3.2	By-Laws of The Home Depot, Inc. (Amended and Restated Effective March 3, 2016). [Form 8-K filed on March 8, 2016, Exhibit 3.2]
12.1	Statement of Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges.
15.1	Acknowledgment of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm, dated November 21, 2016.
31.1	Certification of the Chief Executive Officer and President pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
31.2	Certification of the Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President – Corporate Services pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
32.1	Certification of Chief Executive Officer and President furnished pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.2	Certification of Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President – Corporate Services furnished pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
101	The following financial information from the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended October 30, 2016, formatted in XBRL (Extensible Business Reporting Language) and filed electronically herewith: (i) the Consolidated Balance Sheets; (ii) the Consolidated Statements of Earnings; (iii) the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income; (iv) the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows; and (v) the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

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SIGNATURES

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 thereunto duly authorized.

	THE HOME DEPOT, INC.
	(Registrant)
By:	/s/ CRAIG A. MENEAR
	Craig A. Menear
	Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and
	President
	/s/ CAROL B. TOMÉ
	Carol B. Tomé
	Chief Financial Officer and
	Executive Vice President – Corporate Services

November 21, 2016

(Date)

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INDEX TO EXHIBITS

Exhibit	Description
Exhibits marked with an asterisk (*) are incorporated by reference to exhibits or appendices previously filed with the SEC, as indicated by the references in brackets. All other exhibits are filed or furnished herewith.
*3.1	Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of The Home Depot, Inc. [Form 10-Q filed on September 1, 2011, Exhibit 3.1]
*3.2	By-Laws of The Home Depot, Inc. (Amended and Restated Effective March 3, 2016). [Form 8-K filed on March 8, 2016, Exhibit 3.2]
12.1	Statement of Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges.
15.1	Acknowledgment of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm, dated November 21, 2016.
31.1	Certification of the Chief Executive Officer and President pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
31.2	Certification of the Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President – Corporate Services pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
32.1	Certification of Chief Executive Officer and President furnished pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.2	Certification of Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President – Corporate Services furnished pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
101	The following financial information from the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended October 30, 2016, formatted in XBRL (Extensible Business Reporting Language) and filed electronically herewith: (i) the Consolidated Balance Sheets; (ii) the Consolidated Statements of Earnings; (iii) the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income; (iv) the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows; and (v) the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

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EX-12.1

Exhibit 12.1

THE HOME DEPOT, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

STATEMENT OF COMPUTATION OF RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES

(amounts in millions, except ratio data)

				Fiscal Year(1)
	Nine Months Ended
	October 30, 2016			2015			2014			2013			2012			2011
Earnings Before Provision for Income Taxes	$	9,799		$	11,021		$	9,976		$	8,467		$	7,221		$	6,068
Less: Capitalized Interest	(1		)	(2		)	(2		)	(2		)	(3		)	(3		)
Add:
Portion of Rental Expense under operating leases deemed to be the equivalent of interest	236			312			312			308			298			280
Interest Expense	727			921			832			713			635			609
Adjusted Earnings	$	10,761		$	12,252		$	11,118		$	9,486		$	8,151		$	6,954
Fixed Charges:
Interest Expense	$	727		$	921		$	832		$	713		$	635		$	609
Portion of Rental Expense under operating leases deemed to be the equivalent of interest	236			312			312			308			298			280
Total Fixed Charges	$	963		$	1,233		$	1,144		$	1,021		$	933		$	889
Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges(2)	11.2		x	9.9		x	9.7		x	9.3		x	8.7		x	7.8		x

(1) Fiscal years 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, and 2011 refer to the fiscal years ended January 31, 2016, February 1, 2015, February 2, 2014, February 3, 2013 and January 29, 2012, respectively. Fiscal year 2012 includes 53 weeks; all other fiscal years reported include 52 weeks.

(2) For purposes of computing the ratios of earnings to fixed charges, “earnings” consist of earnings before provision for income taxes plus fixed charges, excluding capitalized interest. “Fixed charges” consist of interest incurred on indebtedness including capitalized interest, amortization of debt expenses and the portion of rental expense under operating leases deemed to be the equivalent of interest. The ratios of earnings to fixed charges are calculated as follows:

(earnings before provision for income taxes)+(fixed charges)-(capitalized interest)

(fixed charges)

EX-15.1

Exhibit 15.1

ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

The Board of Directors

The Home Depot, Inc.:

We acknowledge our awareness of the incorporation by reference of our report dated November 21, 2016, related to our review of interim financial information, included within the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of The Home Depot, Inc. for the three-month and nine-month periods ended October 30, 2016, in the following Registration Statements:

Description	Registration Statement Number
Form S-3
Depot Direct stock purchase program	333-200607
Debt securities	333-206550
Form S-8
The Home Depot, Inc. 1997 Omnibus Stock Incentive Plan	333-61733
The Home Depot Canada Registered Retirement Savings Plan	333-38946
The Home Depot, Inc. Restated and Amended Employee Stock Purchase Plan	333-151849
The Home Depot, Inc. Amended and Restated Employee Stock Purchase Plan	333-182374
The Home Depot, Inc. Non-Qualified Stock Option and Deferred Stock Units Plan and Agreement	333-56722
The Home Depot, Inc. 2005 Omnibus Stock Incentive Plan	333-125331
The Home Depot, Inc. 2005 Omnibus Stock Incentive Plan	333-153171
The Home Depot FutureBuilder and The Home Depot FutureBuilder for Puerto Rico	333-125332

Pursuant to Rule 436 under the Securities Act of 1933 (“the Act”), such report is not considered part of a registration statement prepared or certified by an independent registered public accounting firm, or a report prepared or certified by an independent registered public accounting firm within the meaning of Sections 7 and 11 of the Act.

/s/ KPMG LLP

Atlanta, Georgia

November 21, 2016

EX-31.1

Exhibit 31.1

CERTIFICATION

I, Craig A. Menear, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of The Home Depot, Inc.;

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5. The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Date: November 21, 2016

/s/ Craig A. Menear    

Craig A. Menear

Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President

EX-31.2

Exhibit 31.2

CERTIFICATION

I, Carol B. Tomé, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of The Home Depot, Inc.;

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5. The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Date: November 21, 2016

/s/ Carol B. Tomé        

Carol B. Tomé

Chief Financial Officer and

Executive Vice President – Corporate Services

EX-32.1

Exhibit 32.1

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO

18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350

AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO

SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

In connection with the Quarterly Report of The Home Depot, Inc. (the “Company”) on Form 10-Q (“Form 10-Q”) for the period ended October 30, 2016 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, I, Craig A. Menear, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President of the Company, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that, to my knowledge:

(1) The Form 10-Q fully complies with the requirements of section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

(2) The information contained in the Form 10-Q fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

/s/ Craig A. Menear

Craig A. Menear

Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President

November 21, 2016

EX-32.2

Exhibit 32.2

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO

18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350

AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO

SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

In connection with the Quarterly Report of The Home Depot, Inc. (the “Company”) on Form 10-Q (“Form 10-Q”) for the period ended October 30, 2016 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, I, Carol B. Tomé, Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President – Corporate Services of the Company, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that, to my knowledge:

(1) The Form 10-Q fully complies with the requirements of section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

(2) The information contained in the Form 10-Q fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

/s/ Carol B. Tomé        

Carol B. Tomé

Chief Financial Officer and

Executive Vice President – Corporate Services

November 21, 2016

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	Oct. 30, 2016	Nov. 15, 2016
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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

9 Months Ended

Oct. 30, 2016

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of Presentation

The accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with the instructions to Form 10-Q and do not include all of the information and footnotes required by U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. These statements should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements and notes thereto included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended January 31, 2016, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Business

The Home Depot, Inc., together with its subsidiaries (the "Company"), is a home improvement retailer that sells a wide assortment of building materials, home improvement products and lawn and garden products and provides a number of services to do-it-yourself customers, do-it-for-me customers and professional customers. The Home Depot stores, which are full-service, warehouse-style stores averaging approximately 104,000 square feet of enclosed space, with approximately 24,000 additional square feet of outside garden area, stock approximately 30,000 to 40,000 different kinds of products. The Company also offers a significantly broader product assortment through its Home Depot, Home Decorators Collection and Blinds.com websites.

Valuation Reserves

As of October 30, 2016 and January 31, 2016, the valuation allowances for Merchandise Inventories and uncollectible Receivables were not material.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In October 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") No. 2016-16, "Income Taxes (Topic 740): Intra-Entity Transfers of Assets Other Than Inventory", which requires an entity to recognize the income tax consequences of an intercompany transfer of assets other than inventory when the transfer occurs. An entity will continue to recognize the income tax consequences of an intercompany transfer of inventory when the inventory is sold to a third party. This guidance is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017, and interim periods within those annual periods, using a modified retrospective approach, and early adoption is permitted. The Company is evaluating the effect that ASU No. 2016-16 will have on its Consolidated Financial Statements and related disclosures.

In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-09, "Compensation–Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting", which makes several modifications to the accounting for employee share-based payment transactions, including the requirement to recognize the income tax effects of awards that vest or settle as income tax expense. This guidance also clarifies the presentation of certain components of share-based awards in the statement of cash flows. This guidance is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016, and interim periods within those annual periods, and early adoption is permitted. The Company does not believe that ASU No. 2016-09 will have a material impact on its Consolidated Financial Statements and related disclosures.

In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02, "Leases (Topic 842)", which requires an entity that is a lessee to recognize the assets and liabilities arising from leases on the balance sheet. This guidance also requires disclosures about the amount, timing and uncertainty of cash flows arising from leases. This guidance is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2018, and interim periods within those annual periods, using a modified retrospective approach, and early adoption is permitted. The Company is evaluating the effect that ASU No. 2016-02 will have on its Consolidated Financial Statements and related disclosures.

In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-09, "Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606)", which requires an entity to recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which it expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. ASU No. 2014-09 supersedes most existing revenue recognition guidance in U.S. GAAP, and it permits the use of either the retrospective or cumulative effect transition method. In August 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-14, "Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): Deferral of the Effective Date", which delayed the effective date of ASU No. 2014-09 by one year. As a result, ASU No. 2014-09 is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim periods within those annual periods. Early adoption is permitted for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016, including interim periods within those annual periods. In fiscal 2016, the FASB issued guidance clarifying the interpretation of certain principles of ASU No. 2014-09. The Company is evaluating the effect that this revenue recognition guidance will have on its Consolidated Financial Statements and related disclosures.

Reclassifications

Certain amounts in prior fiscal periods have been reclassified to conform with the presentation adopted in the current fiscal periods. See Note 2 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in this report.

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Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements

9 Months Ended

Oct. 30, 2016

New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Abstract]

Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements

RECENTLY ADOPTED ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

On February 1, 2016, the Company adopted ASU No. 2015-03, "Interest–Imputation of Interest (Subtopic 835-30): Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs". Under ASU No. 2015-03, debt issuance costs related to a recognized debt liability are presented as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of that debt liability, consistent with debt discounts. The adoption of ASU No. 2015-03 has been applied retrospectively, and accordingly, the Company's Consolidated Balance Sheet as of January 31, 2016 has been reclassified to reflect this adoption. The impact of this reclassification was a decrease of $99 million to Other Assets, and a corresponding decrease to Long-Term Debt, excluding current installments, as of January 31, 2016.

Also on February 1, 2016, the Company early adopted ASU No. 2015-17, "Income Taxes (Topic 740): Balance Sheet Classification of Deferred Taxes". Under ASU No. 2015-17, deferred tax assets and liabilities are presented as noncurrent in a classified balance sheet. The adoption of ASU No. 2015-17 has been applied retrospectively and accordingly, the Company's Consolidated Balance Sheet as of January 31, 2016 has been reclassified to reflect this adoption. The impact of this reclassification was a decrease of $509 million to Other Current Assets, an increase of $32 million to Other Assets, a decrease of $2 million to Other Accrued Expenses and a $475 million decrease to Deferred Income Taxes as of January 31, 2016. All future deferred tax assets and liabilities will be presented as noncurrent.

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Long-Term Debt

9 Months Ended

Oct. 30, 2016

Debt Disclosure [Abstract]

Long-Term Debt

LONG-TERM DEBT

In September 2016, the Company issued $1.0 billion of 2.125% senior notes due September 15, 2026 (the "September 2026 notes") at a discount of $11 million and $1.0 billion of 3.50% senior notes due September 15, 2056 (the "2056 notes") at a discount of $19 million (together, the "September 2016 issuance"). Interest on the September 2026 and the 2056 notes is due semi-annually on March 15 and September 15 of each year, beginning March 15, 2017. The $30 million discount associated with the September 2016 issuance is being amortized over the term of the notes using the effective interest rate method. Issuance costs of $16 million associated with the September 2016 issuance were recorded as a direct deduction to the senior notes and are being amortized over the term of the notes. The net proceeds of the September 2016 issuance were used for general corporate purposes, including repurchases of shares of the Company's common stock.

In February 2016, the Company issued $1.35 billion of 2.00% senior notes due April 1, 2021 (the "2021 notes") at a discount of $5 million, $1.3 billion of 3.00% senior notes due April 1, 2026 (the "April 2026 notes") at a discount of $8 million, and $350 million of 4.25% senior notes due April 1, 2046 (the "2046 notes") at a premium of $2 million (together, the "February 2016 issuance"). The 2046 notes form a single series with the Company's $1.25 billion of 4.25% senior notes due April 1, 2046 that were issued in May 2015, and have the same terms. The aggregate principal amount outstanding of the Company's senior notes due April 1, 2046 is $1.6 billion. Interest on the 2021 and the April 2026 notes is due semi-annually on April 1 and October 1 of each year, beginning October 1, 2016. Interest on the 2046 notes is due semi-annually on April 1 and October 1 of each year, beginning April 1, 2016, with interest accruing from October 1, 2015. The $13 million discount associated with the 2021 and the April 2026 notes and the $2 million premium associated with the 2046 notes are being amortized over the term of the notes using the effective interest rate method. Issuance costs of $17 million associated with the February 2016 issuance were recorded as a direct deduction to the senior notes and are being amortized over the term of the notes. The net proceeds of the February 2016 issuance were used to repay the Company's 5.40% senior notes that matured on March 1, 2016.

All of the Company's senior notes, other than the $500 million of floating rate senior notes due September 15, 2017, may be redeemed by the Company at any time, in whole or in part, at the redemption price plus accrued interest up to the redemption date. The redemption price is equal to the greater of (1) 100% of the principal amount of the notes to be redeemed, or (2) the sum of the present values of the remaining scheduled payments of principal and interest to the Par Call Date, as defined in the respective notes. Additionally, if a Change in Control Triggering Event occurs, as defined in the notes, holders of all notes have the right to require the Company to redeem those notes at 101% of the aggregate principal amount of the notes plus accrued interest up to the redemption date. The Company is generally not limited under the indentures governing the notes in its ability to incur additional indebtedness or required to maintain financial ratios or specified levels of net worth or liquidity. Further, while the indentures governing the notes contain various restrictive covenants, none are expected to impact the Company's liquidity or capital resources.

In fiscal 2015, the Company entered into forward starting interest rate swap agreements with a combined notional amount of $1.0 billion, accounted for as cash flow hedges, to hedge interest rate fluctuations in anticipation of the February 2016 issuance. In connection with the February 2016 issuance, the Company paid $89 million to settle these forward starting interest rate swap agreements. This amount, net of income taxes, is included in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss and is being amortized to Interest Expense over the term of the April 2026 notes.

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Commitments and Contingencies

9 Months Ended

Oct. 30, 2016

Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]

Commitments and Contingencies

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Data Breach

As previously reported, in the third quarter of fiscal 2014, the Company confirmed that its payment data systems were breached, which potentially impacted customers who used payment cards at self-checkout systems in the Company's U.S. and Canadian stores (the "Data Breach").

Litigation, Claims and Government Investigations

In fiscal 2015, the four major payment card networks made claims against the Company for costs that they assert they or their issuing banks incurred in connection with the Data Breach. The Company entered into settlement agreements with all four networks in fiscal 2015. In addition, a total of 57 putative class actions were filed in the U.S. on behalf of customers and financial institutions and in Canada on behalf of customers allegedly harmed by the Data Breach. The U.S. class actions were consolidated for pre-trial proceedings in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia (the "District Court"). In the fourth quarter of fiscal 2015 and first quarter of fiscal 2016, the Company agreed to settlement terms to resolve and dismiss the claims asserted in the U.S. and Canadian customer class actions, respectively. In August 2016, the respective courts approved the settlements.

The Company previously recorded accruals for estimated probable losses in connection with the payment card networks' claims and the U.S. and Canadian customer class actions. In the third quarter of fiscal 2016, the Company recorded an accrual for estimated probable losses that it expects to incur in connection with the U.S. financial institution class actions, which remain ongoing. The Company's estimates are based on currently available information associated with each of these matters and may change as new information becomes available or circumstances change. In addition, the accrual for the U.S. financial institution class actions is based on the expectation of reaching a negotiated settlement with the claimants and not on any determination that it is probable that the Company would be found liable for the losses it has accrued were this matter to be litigated.

Other claims have been and may be asserted against the Company on behalf of customers, payment card issuing banks, shareholders or others seeking damages or other related relief allegedly arising from the Data Breach. In fiscal 2015, two purported shareholder derivative actions were filed in the District Court against certain present and former members of the Company's Board of Directors and executive officers. The Company was also named as a nominal defendant in both suits. In the first quarter of fiscal 2016, the two actions were consolidated into a single derivative complaint, which asserts claims for breaches of fiduciary duty, waste of corporate assets and violations of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The complaint seeks unspecified damages, equitable relief to reform the Company's corporate governance structure, restitution, disgorgement of profits, benefits and other compensation obtained by the defendants, and reasonable costs and expenses. In addition, several state and federal agencies, including State Attorneys General, are investigating events related to the Data Breach, including how it occurred, its consequences and the Company's responses. The Company is cooperating in the governmental investigations, and the Company may be subject to fines or other obligations.

While losses from these pending matters are reasonably possible, the Company is not able to estimate the costs, or range of costs, related to these matters (other than the U.S. financial institutions class actions discussed above) because the proceedings remain in the early stages, alleged damages have not been specified, and there are significant factual and legal issues to be resolved. The Company has not concluded that a loss from these matters is probable; therefore, the Company has not recorded an accrual for litigation, claims and governmental investigations related to these matters as of the end of the third quarter of fiscal 2016. The Company will continue to evaluate information as it becomes known and will record an estimate for losses at the time or times when it is both probable that a loss has been incurred and the amount of the loss is reasonably estimable. The Company believes that the ultimate amount paid on these actions, claims and investigations could have an adverse effect on the Company's consolidated financial condition, results of operations or cash flows in future periods.

Expenses Incurred and Amounts Accrued

In the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2016, the Company recorded $23 million and $27 million, respectively, of pretax expenses related to the Data Breach. The Company did not record any related expected insurance proceeds in the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2016. Since the Data Breach occurred, the Company has recorded $288 million of pretax gross expenses related to the Data Breach, partially offset by $100 million of expected insurance proceeds, for pretax net expenses of $188 million. These expenses include costs to investigate the Data Breach; provide identity protection services, including credit monitoring, to impacted customers; increase call center staffing; and pay legal and other professional services, all of which were expensed as incurred. Expenses also include the accruals for estimated probable losses that the Company has incurred or expects to incur in connection with the claims made by the payment card networks or their issuing banks, the U.S. and Canadian customer class actions, and the U.S. financial institution class actions. These expenses are included in Selling, General and Administrative expenses in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Earnings.

At October 30, 2016, accrued liabilities and insurance receivable related to the Data Breach consisted of the following (amounts in millions):

	Accrued Liabilities			Insurance Receivable
Balance at January 31, 2016	$	(34	)	$	70
(Expenses incurred) insurance receivable recorded in the first quarter of fiscal 2016	(2		)	—
Payments made (received) in the first quarter of fiscal 2016	9			(15		)
Balance at May 1, 2016	$	(27	)	$	55
(Expenses incurred) insurance receivable recorded in the second quarter of fiscal 2016	(2		)	—
Payments made (received) in the second quarter of fiscal 2016	—			(10		)
Balance at July 31, 2016	$	(29	)	$	45
(Expenses incurred) insurance receivable recorded in the third quarter of fiscal 2016	(23		)	—
Payments made (received) in the third quarter of fiscal 2016	2			(25		)
Balance at October 30, 2016	$	(50	)	$	20

Future Costs

The Company expects to incur additional legal and other professional service expenses associated with the Data Breach in future periods and will recognize these expenses as services are received. Costs related to the Data Breach that may be incurred in future periods may include liabilities from current and future civil litigation, governmental investigations and enforcement proceedings; future expenses for legal, investigative, and consulting fees; and incremental expenses and capital investments for remediation activities. The Company believes that the ultimate amount paid for these services and claims could have an adverse effect on the Company's consolidated financial condition, results of operations, or cash flows in future periods.

Insurance Coverage

The Company maintained $100 million of network security and privacy liability insurance coverage in fiscal 2014, above a $7.5 million deductible, to limit the Company's exposure to losses such as those related to the Data Breach. As of October 30, 2016, the Company had received initial payments totaling $80 million of insurance reimbursements under the fiscal 2014 policy, and expects to receive additional payments. In fiscal 2016 and 2015, the Company maintained $100 million of network security and privacy liability insurance coverage, above a $10 million deductible, to limit the Company's exposure to similar losses.

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Fair Value Measurements

9 Months Ended

Oct. 30, 2016

Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]

Fair Value Measurements

FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

The fair value of an asset is considered to be the price at which the asset could be sold in an orderly transaction between unrelated knowledgeable and willing parties. A liability's fair value is defined as the amount that would be paid to transfer the liability to a new obligor, rather than the amount that would be paid to settle the liability with the creditor. Assets and liabilities recorded at fair value are measured using a three-tier fair value hierarchy, which prioritizes the inputs used in measuring fair value. These tiers are:

•	Level 1 –	Observable inputs that reflect quoted prices in active markets
•	Level 2 –	Inputs other than quoted prices in active markets that are either directly or indirectly observable
•	Level 3 –	Unobservable inputs for which little or no market data exists, therefore requiring the Company to develop its own assumptions

Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis

The assets and liabilities of the Company that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of October 30, 2016 and January 31, 2016 were as follows (amounts in millions):

	Fair Value at October 30, 2016 Using						Fair Value at January 31, 2016 Using
	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Level 1		Level 2			Level 3
Derivative agreements - assets	$	—	$	258	$	—	$	—	$	213		$	—
Derivative agreements - liabilities	—		—		—		—		(82		)	—
Total	$	—	$	258	$	—	$	—	$	131		$	—

The Company uses derivative financial instruments from time to time in the management of its interest rate exposure on long-term debt and its exposure on foreign currency fluctuations. The fair value of the Company's derivative financial instruments was measured using level 2 inputs.

Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Nonrecurring Basis

Long-lived assets were analyzed for impairment on a nonrecurring basis using fair value measurements with unobservable inputs (level 3). Impairment charges related to long-lived assets in the first nine months of fiscal 2016 and 2015 were not material.

During the third quarter of fiscal 2016, the Company completed its annual assessment of the recoverability of Goodwill for its U.S., Canada and Mexico reporting units. The fair values of these reporting units were estimated using the present value of expected future discounted cash flows through unobservable inputs (level 3) and the fair value exceeded the carrying value for each respective reporting unit. Accordingly, no Goodwill impairments were recorded for these reporting units.

The aggregate fair value of the Company's senior notes, based on quoted market prices, was $24.6 billion and $21.8 billion at October 30, 2016 and January 31, 2016, respectively, compared to a carrying value of $22.0 billion and $20.1 billion at October 30, 2016 and January 31, 2016, respectively.

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Basic And Diluted Weighted Average Common Shares

9 Months Ended

Oct. 30, 2016

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Basic And Diluted Weighted Average Common Shares

BASIC AND DILUTED WEIGHTED AVERAGE COMMON SHARES

The reconciliation of basic to diluted weighted average common shares for the three and nine months ended October 30, 2016 and November 1, 2015 was as follows (amounts in millions):

	Three Months Ended		Nine Months Ended
	October 30, 2016	November 1, 2015	October 30, 2016	November 1, 2015
Weighted average common shares	1,224	1,268	1,236	1,284
Effect of potentially dilutive securities:
Stock plans	5	6	6	6
Diluted weighted average common shares	1,229	1,274	1,242	1,290

Stock plans consist of shares granted under the Company's employee stock plans. Options to purchase 1 million and 1 million shares of common stock for the three months ended October 30, 2016 and November 1, 2015, respectively, and options to purchase 1 million and 1 million shares of common stock for the nine months ended October 30, 2016 and November 1, 2015, respectively, were excluded from the computation of Diluted Earnings per Share because their effect would have been anti-dilutive.

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policy)

9 Months Ended

Oct. 30, 2016

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Basis of Presentation

Basis of Presentation

The accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with the instructions to Form 10-Q and do not include all of the information and footnotes required by U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. These statements should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements and notes thereto included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended January 31, 2016, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Reclassifications

Reclassifications

Certain amounts in prior fiscal periods have been reclassified to conform with the presentation adopted in the current fiscal periods. See Note 2 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in this report.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In October 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") No. 2016-16, "Income Taxes (Topic 740): Intra-Entity Transfers of Assets Other Than Inventory", which requires an entity to recognize the income tax consequences of an intercompany transfer of assets other than inventory when the transfer occurs. An entity will continue to recognize the income tax consequences of an intercompany transfer of inventory when the inventory is sold to a third party. This guidance is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017, and interim periods within those annual periods, using a modified retrospective approach, and early adoption is permitted. The Company is evaluating the effect that ASU No. 2016-16 will have on its Consolidated Financial Statements and related disclosures.

In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-09, "Compensation–Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting", which makes several modifications to the accounting for employee share-based payment transactions, including the requirement to recognize the income tax effects of awards that vest or settle as income tax expense. This guidance also clarifies the presentation of certain components of share-based awards in the statement of cash flows. This guidance is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016, and interim periods within those annual periods, and early adoption is permitted. The Company does not believe that ASU No. 2016-09 will have a material impact on its Consolidated Financial Statements and related disclosures.

In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02, "Leases (Topic 842)", which requires an entity that is a lessee to recognize the assets and liabilities arising from leases on the balance sheet. This guidance also requires disclosures about the amount, timing and uncertainty of cash flows arising from leases. This guidance is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2018, and interim periods within those annual periods, using a modified retrospective approach, and early adoption is permitted. The Company is evaluating the effect that ASU No. 2016-02 will have on its Consolidated Financial Statements and related disclosures.

In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-09, "Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606)", which requires an entity to recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which it expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. ASU No. 2014-09 supersedes most existing revenue recognition guidance in U.S. GAAP, and it permits the use of either the retrospective or cumulative effect transition method. In August 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-14, "Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): Deferral of the Effective Date", which delayed the effective date of ASU No. 2014-09 by one year. As a result, ASU No. 2014-09 is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim periods within those annual periods. Early adoption is permitted for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016, including interim periods within those annual periods. In fiscal 2016, the FASB issued guidance clarifying the interpretation of certain principles of ASU No. 2014-09. The Company is evaluating the effect that this revenue recognition guidance will have on its Consolidated Financial Statements and related disclosures.

On February 1, 2016, the Company adopted ASU No. 2015-03, "Interest–Imputation of Interest (Subtopic 835-30): Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs". Under ASU No. 2015-03, debt issuance costs related to a recognized debt liability are presented as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of that debt liability, consistent with debt discounts.

Also on February 1, 2016, the Company early adopted ASU No. 2015-17, "Income Taxes (Topic 740): Balance Sheet Classification of Deferred Taxes". Under ASU No. 2015-17, deferred tax assets and liabilities are presented as noncurrent in a classified balance sheet.

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Commitments and Contingencies (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Oct. 30, 2016

Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule of Loss Contingencies by Contingency

At October 30, 2016, accrued liabilities and insurance receivable related to the Data Breach consisted of the following (amounts in millions):

	Accrued Liabilities			Insurance Receivable
Balance at January 31, 2016	$	(34	)	$	70
(Expenses incurred) insurance receivable recorded in the first quarter of fiscal 2016	(2		)	—
Payments made (received) in the first quarter of fiscal 2016	9			(15		)
Balance at May 1, 2016	$	(27	)	$	55
(Expenses incurred) insurance receivable recorded in the second quarter of fiscal 2016	(2		)	—
Payments made (received) in the second quarter of fiscal 2016	—			(10		)
Balance at July 31, 2016	$	(29	)	$	45
(Expenses incurred) insurance receivable recorded in the third quarter of fiscal 2016	(23		)	—
Payments made (received) in the third quarter of fiscal 2016	2			(25		)
Balance at October 30, 2016	$	(50	)	$	20

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Fair Value Measurements (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Oct. 30, 2016

Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]

Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis

The assets and liabilities of the Company that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of October 30, 2016 and January 31, 2016 were as follows (amounts in millions):

	Fair Value at October 30, 2016 Using						Fair Value at January 31, 2016 Using
	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Level 1		Level 2			Level 3
Derivative agreements - assets	$	—	$	258	$	—	$	—	$	213		$	—
Derivative agreements - liabilities	—		—		—		—		(82		)	—
Total	$	—	$	258	$	—	$	—	$	131		$	—

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Basic And Diluted Weighted Average Common Shares (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Oct. 30, 2016

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Schedule of Weighted Average Number of Shares

The reconciliation of basic to diluted weighted average common shares for the three and nine months ended October 30, 2016 and November 1, 2015 was as follows (amounts in millions):

	Three Months Ended		Nine Months Ended
	October 30, 2016	November 1, 2015	October 30, 2016	November 1, 2015
Weighted average common shares	1,224	1,268	1,236	1,284
Effect of potentially dilutive securities:
Stock plans	5	6	6	6
Diluted weighted average common shares	1,229	1,274	1,242	1,290

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Narrative) (Details) product in Thousands, ft² in Thousands	Oct. 30, 2016 ft² product
Minimum [Member]
Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Approximate number of different types of inventory held at stores | product	30
Maximum [Member]
Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Approximate number of different types of inventory held at stores | product	40
Average Store Size [Member]
Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Approximate average square footage of warehouse-style stores | ft²	104
Average Garden Center Size [Member]
Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Approximate average square footage of warehouse-style stores | ft²	24

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Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements (Narrative) (Details) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2016 USD ($)
Accounting Standards Update 2015-03 [Member] | Other Noncurrent Assets [Member]
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Impact due to adoption of ASU	$ 99
Accounting Standards Update 2015-03 [Member] | Long-term Debt [Member]
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Impact due to adoption of ASU	(99)
Accounting Standards Update 2015-17 [Member] | Other Current Assets [Member]
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Impact due to adoption of ASU	509
Accounting Standards Update 2015-17 [Member] | Other Noncurrent Assets [Member]
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Impact due to adoption of ASU	(32)
Accounting Standards Update 2015-17 [Member] | Other Current Liabilities [Member]
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Impact due to adoption of ASU	(2)
Accounting Standards Update 2015-17 [Member] | Other Noncurrent Liabilities [Member]
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Impact due to adoption of ASU	$ (475)

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Long-Term Debt (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions						9 Months Ended
	Sep. 06, 2016	Mar. 01, 2016	Feb. 12, 2016	Sep. 15, 2015	May 28, 2015	Oct. 30, 2016	Jan. 31, 2016
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Redemption Price						100.00%
Debt Instrument, Change of Control, Redemption Price, Percent						101.00%
2.125% Senior Notes Due September 15, 2026 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Face Amount	$ 1,000
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	2.125%
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date	Sep. 15, 2026
Debt Discount	$ 11
Debt Instrument, Frequency of Periodic Payment	semi-annually on March 15 and September 15
3.50% Senior Notes Due September 15, 2056 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Face Amount	$ 1,000
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	3.50%
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date	Sep. 15, 2056
Debt Discount	$ 19
Debt Instrument, Frequency of Periodic Payment	semi-annually on March 15 and September 15
September 2016 Issuance [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Discount	$ 30
Debt Issuance Costs, Gross	$ 16
2.00% Senior Notes Due April 1, 2021 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Face Amount			$ 1,350
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage			2.00%
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date			Apr. 01, 2021
Debt Discount			$ 5
Debt Instrument, Frequency of Periodic Payment			semi-annually on April 1 and October 1
3.00% Senior Notes Due April 1, 2026 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Face Amount			$ 1,300
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage			3.00%
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date			Apr. 01, 2026
Debt Discount			$ 8
Debt Instrument, Frequency of Periodic Payment			semi-annually on April 1 and October 1
February 2016 Issuance [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Discount			$ 13
Debt Issuance Costs, Gross			17
February 2016 Issuance [Member] | Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount							$ 1,000
Loss on forward starting interest rate swaps			89
Additional 4.25% Senior Notes Due April 1, 2046 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Face Amount			$ 350
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage			4.25%
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date			Apr. 01, 2046
Debt Premium			$ 2
Debt Instrument, Frequency of Periodic Payment			semi-annually on April 1 and October 1
4.25% Senior Notes Due April 1, 2046 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Face Amount			$ 1,600		$ 1,250
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage					4.25%
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date			Apr. 01, 2046		Apr. 01, 2046
5.40% Senior Notes Due March 1, 2016 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage		5.40%
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date		Mar. 01, 2016
Floating Rate Senior Notes Due September 15, 2017 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Face Amount				$ 500
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date				Sep. 15, 2017

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Commitments and Contingencies (Details) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended			9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended		27 Months Ended
	Oct. 30, 2016 USD ($) derivativeactions	Jul. 31, 2016 USD ($)	May 01, 2016 USD ($)	Oct. 30, 2016 USD ($) derivativeactions	Jan. 31, 2016 USD ($) derivativeactions	Feb. 01, 2015 USD ($)	Oct. 30, 2016 USD ($) derivativeactions
Insurance [Abstract]
Network Security Insurance Coverage				$ 100.0	$ 100.0	$ 100.0
Network Security Insurance Deductible				10.0	10.0	$ 7.5
Data Breach [Member]
Loss Contingency Accrual [Roll Forward]
Data Breach, Accrued Liabilities, Beginning Balance	$ (29.0)	$ (27.0)	$ (34.0)	(34.0)
Data Breach, Accrued Liabilities, Expenses Incurred	(23.0)	(2.0)	(2.0)	(27.0)			$ (288.0)
Data Breach, Accrued Liabilities, Payments Made	2.0		9.0
Data Breach, Accrued Liabilities, Ending Balance	(50.0)	(29.0)	(27.0)	(50.0)	(34.0)		(50.0)
Movement in Loss Contingency Receivable, Increase (Decrease) [Roll Forward]
Data Breach, Insurance Receivable, Beginning Balance	45.0	55.0	70.0	70.0
Data Breach, Insurance Receivable, Insurance Receivable Recorded	0.0	0.0					100.0
Data Breach, Insurance Receivable, Payments Received	(25.0)	(10.0)	(15.0)				(80.0)
Data Breach, Insurance Receivable, Ending Balance	$ 20.0	$ 45.0	$ 55.0	$ 20.0	$ 70.0		$ 20.0
Loss Contingency, Information about Litigation Matters [Abstract]
Data Breach, Number of Actions Filed		57
Number Of Purported Shareholder Derivative Actions Filed | derivativeactions	1			1	2		1
Data Breach, Expenses Incurred Net of Insurance Receivable Recorded							$ 188.0

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Fair Value Measurements (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Billions	Oct. 30, 2016	Jan. 31, 2016
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Carrying value of senior notes	$ 22.0	$ 20.1
Senior Notes [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fair value of senior notes	$ 24.6	$ 21.8

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Fair Value Measurements (Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis) (Details) - Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] - USD ($) $ in Millions	Oct. 30, 2016	Jan. 31, 2016
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative agreements - assets	$ 0	$ 0
Derivative agreements - liabilities	0	0
Total	0	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative agreements - assets	258	213
Derivative agreements - liabilities	0	(82)
Total	258	131
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative agreements - assets	0	0
Derivative agreements - liabilities	0	0
Total	$ 0	$ 0

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Basic And Diluted Weighted Average Common Shares (Narrative) (Details) - shares shares in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Oct. 30, 2016	Nov. 01, 2015	Oct. 30, 2016	Nov. 01, 2015
Employee Stock Option [Member]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Options to purchase common stock excluded from computation of Diluted Earnings per Share	1	1	1	1

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Basic and Diluted Weighted Average Common Shares (Reconciliation Of Basic To Diluted Weighted Average Common Shares) (Details) - shares shares in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Oct. 30, 2016	Nov. 01, 2015	Oct. 30, 2016	Nov. 01, 2015
Reconciliation of Basic to Diluted Weighted Average Common Shares:
Weighted average common shares	1,224	1,268	1,236	1,284
Effect of potentially dilutive securities: Stock plans	5	6	6	6
Diluted weighted average common shares	1,229	1,274	1,242	1,290