Meeder Advisory Services Inc. Has $11.13 Million Position in The Home Depot, Inc. $HD

Meeder Advisory Services Inc. boosted its holdings in The Home Depot, Inc. (NYSE:HD) by 10.3% in the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 27,475 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock after buying an additional 2,556 shares during the quarter. Meeder Advisory Services Inc.’s holdings in Home Depot were worth $11,133,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Other hedge funds have also added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Legend Financial Advisors Inc. bought a new position in shares of Home Depot during the second quarter valued at $28,000. Sagard Holdings Management Inc. acquired a new stake in Home Depot in the second quarter valued at $29,000. LFA Lugano Financial Advisors SA acquired a new stake in Home Depot in the second quarter valued at $32,000. Legacy Investment Solutions LLC bought a new position in Home Depot during the 2nd quarter worth $35,000. Finally, Dougherty Wealth Advisers LLC acquired a new position in Home Depot during the 3rd quarter worth about $38,000. 70.86% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several brokerages have recently weighed in on HD. Guggenheim decreased their price target on Home Depot from $450.00 to $400.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Thursday, November 20th. KGI Securities cut Home Depot from an “outperform” rating to a “hold” rating and set a $320.00 target price on the stock. in a report on Wednesday, November 19th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. decreased their target price on shares of Home Depot from $444.00 to $423.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday, November 19th. Gordon Haskett dropped their price target on shares of Home Depot from $345.00 to $330.00 and set a “hold” rating on the stock in a research report on Wednesday, November 19th. Finally, UBS Group set a $430.00 price objective on shares of Home Depot in a research note on Wednesday, December 10th. Twenty-one analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eleven have issued a Hold rating and two have given a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $402.10.

Home Depot Price Performance

Shares of NYSE HD opened at $375.10 on Tuesday. The firm has a market capitalization of $373.42 billion, a P/E ratio of 25.57, a P/E/G ratio of 13.96 and a beta of 1.08. The firm’s 50-day moving average price is $354.48 and its 200-day moving average price is $377.94. The company has a current ratio of 1.05, a quick ratio of 0.29 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.82. The Home Depot, Inc. has a 1-year low of $326.31 and a 1-year high of $426.75.

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

Home Depot Announces Dividend

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, December 18th. Investors of record on Thursday, December 4th were issued a $2.30 dividend. This represents a $9.20 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.5%. The ex-dividend date was Thursday, December 4th. Home Depot’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 62.71%.

Insider Activity at Home Depot

In other Home Depot news, EVP Ann Marie Campbell sold 145 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on 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 sale, the executive vice president owned 12,320 shares in the company, valued at approximately $4,413,763.20. The trade was a 1.16% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Also, EVP Teresa Wynn Roseborough sold 2,872 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Friday, December 26th. The stock was sold at an average price of $348.52, for a total transaction of $1,000,949.44. Following the transaction, the executive vice president owned 13,196 shares in the company, valued at approximately $4,599,069.92. The trade was a 17.87% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. In the last 90 days, insiders sold 4,963 shares of company stock valued at $1,748,845. 0.10% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

Home Depot News Summary

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

• Positive Sentiment: The Home Depot expanded its strategic partnership with Google Cloud to deploy “agentic” AI tools (Magic Apron enhancements, AI product-list builders for pros, automated material ordering) that aim to deepen customer engagement and boost pro workflow efficiency. The Home Depot and Google Cloud Launch Agentic AI Tools Home Depot Goes All-In On Agentic AI With Google Cloud
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst/industry pieces highlight Home Depot gearing up for a 2026 housing rebound with pro-focused tools and supply-chain upgrades, positioning it to scale if interest rates fall and demand for remodeling and new construction recovers. Is Home Depot Stock Best Positioned If Rates Ease in 2026? Home Depot Stock Gains With New Housing Plans
• Positive Sentiment: Unusual options activity: traders bought a large volume of Home Depot call options, indicating near-term bullish speculation or hedging interest that can support upside momentum in the stock. Traders Purchase Large Volume of Home Depot Call Options
• Neutral Sentiment: Coverage of Home Depot as a dividend holding reinforces its income-story appeal; lower rates could boost long-term growth prospects, but these are gradual catalysts rather than immediate drivers. 2 Top Dividend Stocks to Buy in 2026 and Hold for a Lifetime of Passive Income The Dogs of the Dow: 10 Downtrodden Dividends
• Negative Sentiment: A comparative piece contrasts Home Depot with peers (e.g., Costco) and underscores Home Depot’s sensitivity to macro forces — a reminder that weaker housing activity or slower rate cuts could weigh on revenue and margins. Best Stock to Buy Right Now: Costco vs. Home Depot

Home Depot Profile

The Home Depot, Inc (NYSE: HD) is a leading home improvement retailer that operates large-format stores and an integrated online platform offering a broad range of products and services for do-it-yourself consumers, professional contractors and businesses. The company was founded in 1978 by Bernard Marcus and Arthur Blank and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. Since opening its first stores at the end of the 1970s, Home Depot has grown into a multinational retailer known for its orange-branded stores and wide assortment of home improvement merchandise.

Home Depot’s core business includes the sale of building materials, lumber, tools, hardware, appliances, paint, plumbing and electrical supplies, lawn and garden products, and home décor.