The Home Depot, Inc. (NYSE:HD – Get Free Report) EVP Teresa Wynn Roseborough sold 2,455 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, August 28th. The stock was sold at an average price of $328.77, for a total transaction of $807,130.35. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president owned 14,061 shares in the company, valued at approximately $4,622,834.97. This trade represents a 14.86% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through this hyperlink.
Home Depot Price Performance
HD stock opened at $319.70 on Wednesday. The firm has a 50 day moving average price of $340.90 and a 200-day moving average price of $337.53. The Home Depot, Inc. has a 52-week low of $289.10 and a 52-week high of $426.75. The firm has a market capitalization of $318.96 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 22.37, a PEG ratio of 3.61 and a beta of 0.96. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.64, a quick ratio of 0.31 and a current ratio of 1.08.
Home Depot (NYSE:HD – Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, August 18th. The home improvement retailer reported $4.92 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $4.73 by $0.19. Home Depot had a return on equity of 106.42% and a net margin of 8.41%.The company had revenue of $47.86 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $47.24 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business posted $4.68 EPS. The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 5.7% compared to the same quarter last year. Home Depot has set its FY 2026 guidance at 14.690-15.278 EPS. Equities research analysts forecast that The Home Depot, Inc. will post 15 EPS for the current fiscal year.
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Home Depot News Summary
Here are the key news stories impacting Home Depot this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Home Depot is expanding its AI-powered Magic Apron tools across all U.S. stores. The technology provides localized product searches and project assistance, potentially improving customer engagement and supporting the company’s “Pro” growth strategy. Some analysis estimates the stock could be roughly 15% undervalued if that growth narrative gains traction. Home Depot Could Be 15% Undervalued On Its Pro Growth Narrative
- Positive Sentiment: The retailer’s latest quarterly results exceeded expectations, with earnings of $4.92 per share versus the $4.73 consensus and revenue of $47.86 billion, up 5.7% year over year. Analysts maintain a “Moderate Buy” consensus rating and an average price target above the current trading level.
- Positive Sentiment: Home Depot is scheduled to pay a quarterly dividend of $2.33 per share on September 17 to shareholders of record on September 3. The annualized dividend is $9.32, representing a yield of approximately 2.8%.
- Neutral Sentiment: Chief Financial Officer Richard McPhail and merchandising executive Billy Bastek will present at the Goldman Sachs Global Consumer and Retail Conference on September 15. Investors may look for updated commentary on demand, housing trends, and the professional business. The Home Depot to Present at the Goldman Sachs Global Consumer and Retail Conference
- Negative Sentiment: High mortgage rates continue to discourage homeowners from moving, with the probability of changing residences reaching a record-low 13.5%. Home Depot reportedly sees “no sign” of a housing-market turnaround, which weighs on renovation and big-ticket project demand. Americans Stop Moving as Mortgage Lock-In Persists
- Negative Sentiment: DIY demand remains weak as consumers defer larger home-improvement projects. Digital sales, broader category gains, and higher big-ticket sales provide some offset, but continued consumer caution is a near-term concern. Home Depot Faces Weak DIY Demand
- Negative Sentiment: Executive Vice President Teresa Wynn Roseborough sold 2,455 shares valued at approximately $807,000, reducing her direct ownership by 14.86%. While a single insider sale does not establish a trend, it may add modest pressure to investor sentiment. Teresa Wynn Roseborough Sells Shares of Home Depot
Analyst Ratings Changes
Several research firms have recently issued reports on HD. Wolfe Research lowered Home Depot from an “outperform” rating to a “peer perform” rating in a research report on Tuesday, June 23rd. Piper Sandler cut their price objective on shares of Home Depot from $422.00 to $421.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research report on Wednesday, May 20th. Mizuho raised their price objective on shares of Home Depot from $385.00 to $390.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research note on Wednesday, August 19th. The Goldman Sachs Group decreased their target price on shares of Home Depot from $409.00 to $390.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a report on Wednesday, May 20th. Finally, DA Davidson reiterated a “buy” rating and issued a $377.00 target price on shares of Home Depot in a research note on Wednesday, August 19th. Eighteen equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, thirteen have issued a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $375.54.
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Institutional Inflows and Outflows
Several hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the business. Curio Wealth LLC increased its holdings in Home Depot by 13.5% in the 4th quarter. Curio Wealth LLC now owns 218 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock worth $76,000 after buying an additional 26 shares in the last quarter. Moneco Advisors LLC raised its position in Home Depot by 0.3% in the 4th quarter. Moneco Advisors LLC now owns 8,743 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock worth $3,008,000 after buying an additional 27 shares during the last quarter. Noesis Capital Mangement Corp lifted its stake in Home Depot by 1.5% during the 4th quarter. Noesis Capital Mangement Corp now owns 1,770 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock valued at $609,000 after acquiring an additional 27 shares during the period. Eubel Brady & Suttman Asset Management Inc. lifted its stake in Home Depot by 1.3% during the 4th quarter. Eubel Brady & Suttman Asset Management Inc. now owns 2,130 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock valued at $733,000 after acquiring an additional 27 shares during the period. Finally, Mill Capital Management LLC boosted its holdings in shares of Home Depot by 0.4% during the 4th quarter. Mill Capital Management LLC now owns 7,377 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock valued at $2,538,000 after acquiring an additional 27 shares during the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 70.86% of the company’s stock.
About Home Depot
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.
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