Rep. Julie Johnson Sells Off Shares of The Home Depot, Inc. (NYSE:HD)

Representative Julie Johnson (D-Texas) recently sold shares of The Home Depot, Inc. (NYSE:HD). In a filing disclosed on December 11th, the Representative disclosed that they had sold between $1,001 and $15,000 in Home Depot stock on November 13th. The trade occurred in the Representative’s “CHASE BROKERAGE ACCOUNT (3935)” account.

Representative Julie Johnson also recently made the following trade(s):

• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Charles Schwab (NYSE:SCHW) on 11/13/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE:UNH) on 11/13/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Cigna Group (NYSE:CI) on 11/13/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Xcel Energy (NASDAQ:XEL) on 11/13/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Capital One Financial (NYSE:COF) on 11/13/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Walmart (NASDAQ:WMT) on 11/13/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Seagate Technology (NASDAQ:STX) on 11/13/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE:WFC) on 11/13/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Texas Instruments (NASDAQ:TXN) on 11/13/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of The Goldman Sachs Group (NYSE:GS) on 11/13/2025.

Home Depot Price Performance

Shares of NYSE:HD traded down $5.84 during midday trading on Friday, hitting $349.15. The company’s stock had a trading volume of 2,050,287 shares, compared to its average volume of 3,662,392. The business’s 50 day simple moving average is $366.01 and its 200 day simple moving average is $378.87. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.82, a quick ratio of 0.29 and a current ratio of 1.05. The company has a market cap of $347.59 billion, a P/E ratio of 23.78, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 13.29 and a beta of 1.06. The Home Depot, Inc. has a 12-month low of $326.31 and a 12-month high of $426.75.

Home Depot (NYSE:HD) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, November 18th. The home improvement retailer reported $3.74 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $3.83 by ($0.09). The business had revenue of $41.35 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $41.06 billion. Home Depot had a net margin of 8.77% and a return on equity of 160.74%. The firm’s revenue was up 2.8% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the company posted $3.78 EPS. Home Depot has set its FY 2025 guidance at 14.478-14.478 EPS. On average, analysts forecast that The Home Depot, Inc. will post 15.13 EPS for the current year.

Home Depot Announces Dividend

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, December 18th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, December 4th were given a $2.30 dividend. This represents a $9.20 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.6%. The ex-dividend date was Thursday, December 4th. Home Depot’s dividend payout ratio is 62.71%.

Key Home Depot News

Here are the key news stories impacting Home Depot this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Daiwa Capital Markets raised its price target on HD to $360, providing a near-term analyst-driven valuation tailwind that can support buying interest. Daiwa Raises HD PT to $360
• Positive Sentiment: An analyst upgrade lifted shares earlier (reported as a 1.1% move), indicating fresh buy-side conviction that can add momentum if other fundamentals hold. Analyst Upgrade Boosts HD
• Positive Sentiment: Long-term performance note: a Benzinga review of 15-year returns highlights HD’s strong shareholder track record, supporting its appeal to buy-and-hold investors and dividend-focused funds. 15-Year Returns Review
• Positive Sentiment: Fund commentary (Parnassus) and analysis pointing to HD’s high entry barriers and strong moat can support institutional demand and justify premium multiples. Parnassus: High Entry Barrier
• Neutral Sentiment: Zacks notes HD is up ~6.7% since the last earnings report, highlighting recent momentum but questioning sustainability—important for traders but less decisive for long-term holders. Momentum Since Earnings
• Neutral Sentiment: Comparative analysis with Lowe’s frames competitive dynamics—LOW’s recent initiatives could pressure HD’s share gains, a watchpoint for investors assessing relative exposure. HD vs LOW Comparison
• Neutral Sentiment: Valuation pieces after the pullback argue the stock may be more attractive now versus recent peaks; useful for value-focused investors weighing entry points. Valuation Check
• Negative Sentiment: Insider selling was reported and correlated with a near-term share dip; while often benign, insider sales can create short-term selling pressure and prompt investor caution. Insider Selling Reported
• Negative Sentiment: Schall Law Firm announced a securities-fraud investigation into HD, which raises legal risk and could weigh on sentiment if the probe expands. Litigation headlines tend to pressure shares until resolved. Shareholder Investigation
• Negative Sentiment: Local controversy over installing noise machines to deter day laborers generated negative press and modest reputational risk; unlikely to be material financially but may attract activist/consumer scrutiny. Noise Machines Controversy

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of equities analysts have weighed in on the company. HSBC lowered their price objective on Home Depot from $445.00 to $400.00 and set a “hold” rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, November 19th. DA Davidson lowered their price target on shares of Home Depot from $430.00 to $407.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research report on Wednesday, December 10th. Wolfe Research cut their price objective on shares of Home Depot from $423.00 to $414.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday, December 10th. DZ Bank reaffirmed a “sell” rating on shares of Home Depot in a research note on Tuesday, November 18th. Finally, Gordon Haskett cut their price target on shares of Home Depot from $345.00 to $330.00 and set a “hold” rating for the company in a report on Wednesday, November 19th. Twenty-one research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eleven have assigned a Hold rating and two have issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $402.07.

Insider Buying and Selling

In related news, EVP Angie Brown sold 1,946 shares of Home Depot stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, December 12th. The stock was sold at an average price of $357.63, for a total value of $695,947.98. Following the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 3,941 shares in the company, valued at $1,409,419.83. The trade was a 33.06% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this link. Also, EVP Ann Marie Campbell sold 145 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Thursday, December 11th. The shares were sold at an average price of $358.26, for a total transaction of $51,947.70. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president owned 12,320 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $4,413,763.20. This represents a 1.16% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Corporate insiders own 0.10% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Home Depot

Several large investors have recently bought and sold shares of HD. Brighton Jones LLC increased its holdings in Home Depot by 36.5% in the fourth quarter. Brighton Jones LLC now owns 26,918 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock valued at $10,471,000 after buying an additional 7,203 shares during the last quarter. United Bank lifted its holdings in shares of Home Depot by 14.9% during the first quarter. United Bank now owns 5,023 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock worth $1,841,000 after purchasing an additional 653 shares during the period. National Pension Service grew its position in Home Depot by 5.4% in the 1st quarter. National Pension Service now owns 1,963,349 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock valued at $719,548,000 after buying an additional 100,507 shares during the last quarter. S Bank Fund Management Ltd acquired a new position in Home Depot in the 1st quarter valued at $3,293,000. Finally, NFP Retirement Inc. raised its position in Home Depot by 0.8% during the 1st quarter. NFP Retirement Inc. now owns 8,171 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock worth $2,994,000 after buying an additional 63 shares during the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 70.86% of the company’s stock.

About Representative Johnson

Julie Johnson (Democratic Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing Texas’ 32nd Congressional District. She assumed office on January 3, 2025. Her current term ends on January 3, 2027.

Johnson (Democratic Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Texas’ 32nd Congressional District. She won in the general election on November 5, 2024.

Julie Johnson earned a B.A. in history and government from the University of Texas at Austin in 1987 and a J.D. from the University of Houston Law Center in 1991. Johnson’s career experience includes working as an attorney.

Home Depot Company Profile

The Home Depot, Inc operates as a home improvement retailer in the United States and internationally. It sells various building materials, home improvement products, lawn and garden products, and décor products, as well as facilities maintenance, repair, and operations products. The company also offers installation services for flooring, water heaters, bath, garage doors, cabinets, cabinet makeovers, countertops, sheds, furnaces and central air systems, and windows.