The Economic Times

In 1981, an investor put $1,000 into Home Depot at its IPO; 45 years later, the stake was worth more than $9.57 million

A $1,000 Home Depot investment at its 1981 IPO would have grown into more than $9.57 million by January 2026, before dividends. The journey was driven by decades of expansion and 13 stock splits through 1999.