Home Depot (NYSE:HD) Stock Sale Reported by Rep. Kevin Hern

Representative Kevin Hern (Republican-Oklahoma) recently sold shares of The Home Depot, Inc. (NYSE:HD). In a filing disclosed on September 25th, the Representative disclosed that they had sold between $15,001 and $50,000 in Home Depot stock on August 31st. The trade occurred in the Representative’s “HERN FAMILY FOUNDATION” account.

Representative Kevin Hern also recently made the following trade(s):

• Sold $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of CenterPoint Energy (NYSE:CNP) on 9/15/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of TJX Companies (NYSE:TJX) on 9/15/2026.
• Sold $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of STERIS (NYSE:STE) on 9/15/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Seagate Technology (NASDAQ:STX) on 9/15/2026.
• Sold $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of NextEra Energy (NYSE:NEE) on 9/14/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Marsh & McLennan Companies (NYSE:MRSH) on 9/14/2026.
• Sold $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of IQVIA (NYSE:IQV) on 9/14/2026.
• Sold $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Home Depot (NYSE:HD) on 9/14/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Home Depot (NYSE:HD) on 9/14/2026.
• Sold $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Emerson Electric (NYSE:EMR) on 9/14/2026.

Home Depot Stock Performance

Shares of Home Depot stock traded down $1.63 on Tuesday, reaching $288.26. 6,008,809 shares of the stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 4,400,452. The firm has a market capitalization of $287.59 billion, a PE ratio of 20.17, a PEG ratio of 3.23 and a beta of 0.95. The Home Depot, Inc. has a 1-year low of $287.34 and a 1-year high of $407.00. The business has a fifty day moving average price of $325.18 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $327.83. The company has a current ratio of 1.08, a quick ratio of 0.31 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.64.

Home Depot (NYSE:HD) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, August 18th. The home improvement retailer reported $4.92 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates 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 analyst estimates of $47.24 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company earned $4.68 EPS. The firm’s revenue for the quarter 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. As a group, research analysts anticipate that The Home Depot, Inc. will post 15 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Home Depot Dividend Announcement

The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, September 17th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, September 3rd were paid a dividend of $2.33 per share. This represents a $9.32 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 3.2%. The ex-dividend date was Thursday, September 3rd. Home Depot’s payout ratio is 65.22%.

Institutional Trading of Home Depot

Large investors have recently bought and sold shares of the company. Zeit Capital LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Home Depot in the second quarter valued at about $26,000. Cache Advisors LLC purchased a new position in shares of Home Depot during the 1st quarter worth approximately $27,000. Merkkuri Wealth Advisors LLC purchased a new position in Home Depot during the first quarter worth $28,000. Abound Financial LLC purchased a new stake in Home Depot during the 4th quarter worth about $29,000. Finally, Osbon Capital Management LLC acquired a new position in Home Depot in the 4th quarter valued at about $29,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 70.86% of the company’s stock.

More Home Depot News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Home Depot’s digital investments, faster delivery capabilities and Pro-customer tools are supporting online sales and deeper engagement across its retail ecosystem. These initiatives could help the company gain market share and offset softer discretionary demand. Are Home Depot’s Digital Investments Driving Better Sales and Growth?
• Positive Sentiment: Recent comparisons with Lowe’s suggest Home Depot’s operating results have held up better amid difficult economic conditions, making HD the more attractive value candidate for investors seeking exposure to a prolonged housing-market recovery. Which Value Stock Is the More Obvious Buy Now: Home Depot Under $310 a Share or Lowe’s Under $200 a Share?
• Positive Sentiment: The retailer is launching its 2026 holiday collection and seasonal promotions, supported by free delivery on more than 2 million items and same-day or next-day delivery on select products. The initiatives may improve holiday traffic and reinforce Home Depot’s convenience advantage. The Home Depot Announces 2026 Holiday Decor Collection and Seasonal Savings
• Neutral Sentiment: Home Depot’s long-term investment record remains a notable positive: a Wall Street Journal analysis identified HD as the highest-returning U.S. stock over the past 45 years. However, historical performance is unlikely to drive near-term trading. What Actually Made Home Depot Wall Street’s Best-Kept Compounding Secret?
• Negative Sentiment: Analysts warn that mortgage rates near 7.5%, or an extreme move toward 9%, could further freeze housing activity, reduce remodeling projects and pressure demand from homeowners and professionals. Weak results at homebuilders are an additional warning sign for HD. Mortgage Rates Could Hit 9%
• Negative Sentiment: One analysis argues that Home Depot is operating from a position of fundamental weakness despite its dominant market position, raising concerns that the discounted share price may reflect slowing underlying performance rather than a buying opportunity. Home Depot Is 32% Below Its All-Time High

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several analysts have recently commented on the company. Guggenheim reissued a “buy” rating and issued a $425.00 price target on shares of Home Depot in a report on Wednesday, August 19th. Wolfe Research cut Home Depot from an “outperform” rating to a “peer perform” rating in a research report on Tuesday, June 23rd. Argus reissued a “buy” rating and issued a $400.00 target price on shares of Home Depot in a report on Wednesday, August 19th. Jefferies Financial Group restated a “buy” rating and set a $398.00 target price on shares of Home Depot in a research report on Tuesday, August 18th. Finally, Weiss Ratings raised shares of Home Depot from a “hold (c-)” rating to a “hold (c)” rating in a research note on Tuesday, July 7th. 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. According to data from MarketBeat, Home Depot presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $375.18.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other news, CAO Kimberly Scardino sold 675 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, September 10th. The shares were sold at an average price of $305.95, for a total transaction of $206,516.25. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief accounting officer owned 8,189 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $2,505,424.55. This represents a 7.62% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available through this link. Also, CFO Richard McPhail sold 5,989 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, August 19th. The stock was sold at an average price of $348.40, for a total transaction of $2,086,567.60. Following the completion of the sale, the chief financial officer directly owned 48,104 shares in the company, valued at $16,759,433.60. This represents a 11.07% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders have sold 9,829 shares of company stock worth $3,339,314 over the last ninety days. Company insiders own 0.08% of the company’s stock.

About Representative Hern

Kevin Hern (Republican Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing Oklahoma’s 1st Congressional District. He assumed office on November 13, 2018. His current term ends on January 3, 2027.

Hern (Republican Party) is running for re-election to the U.S. House to represent Oklahoma’s 1st Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election.

Kevin Hern went into business as a McDonald’s franchisee in 1999. He acquired 10 McDonald’s franchises by 2012. He served on the McDonald’s National Leadership Team for 13 years, including the tax policy team, the insurance corporation, and as chairman of the economics team. From 2011 to 2015, he was chairman of the finance committee of the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority.

About Home Depot

The Home Depot, Inc (NYSE: HD) is a home improvement retailer serving do-it-yourself customers, professional contractors, and other trade professionals. The company sells building materials, appliances, décor, hardware, plumbing and electrical supplies, tools, outdoor products, and lawn and garden merchandise through its retail stores and digital platforms.

Home Depot also provides services such as installation, equipment rental, delivery, and project support. Its professional customer offerings include job-lot quantities, delivery solutions, credit services, and tools designed to help contractors manage construction and renovation projects.