Insight Report 6 minutes PremiumTakeaways from the Home Depot 2017 Investor and Analyst Conference Coresight Research December 7, 2017 Executive SummaryHome Depot held its annual Investor and Analyst Conference on December 6 in Boston, MA. The company reaffirmed its fiscal 2017 financial guidance. It expects total sales to increase by 6.3% year over year and comparable sales to increase by 6.5%. Management discussed three main strategic priorities: enhancing the customer experience, positioning for the future and creating value for shareholders. The retailer plans to accelerate investments in its business over the next three years as it pursues a new target of almost $120 billion in annual sales. Home Depot plans to increase investment in its supply chain and delivery capabilities, employees, stores, online business, and customer experience. The company is investing $1.2 billion in its supply chain from 2018 to 2022. Management said it will increase annual capital expenditure through 2020 to a level that represents about 2.5% of sales, above the 1.7%–1.8% average over the past four years. The company announced a $15 billion share repurchase program that will replace its previous authorization. Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in: The Evolution of Checkout: Trends and Innovations for a Seamless Shopping ExperienceMedia Days at CES 2023: Tech Trends To Watch Cover Gaming, Metaverse, Healthcare, Sustainability and MoreEbbing Economic Expectations: China Consumer Survey InsightsAI in Action: Redefining Drug Discovery