MGO One Seven LLC reduced its position in shares of The Home Depot, Inc. (NYSE:HD – Free Report) by 3.6% in the third quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 68,973 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock after selling 2,551 shares during the quarter. MGO One Seven LLC’s holdings in Home Depot were worth $19,622,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission.
Other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. BlackRock Inc. bought a new position in shares of Home Depot during the second quarter valued at about $28,771,247,000. State Street Corp boosted its holdings in shares of Home Depot by 1.1% during the second quarter. State Street Corp now owns 47,175,026 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock worth $16,637,688,000 after purchasing an additional 499,168 shares during the period. Bank of America Corp DE purchased a new stake in shares of Home Depot during the second quarter worth about $5,780,468,000. Bank of New York Mellon Corp purchased a new stake in shares of Home Depot during the second quarter worth about $2,777,396,000. Finally, Corient Private Wealth LP bought a new stake in shares of Home Depot in the second quarter worth about $390,913,000. 70.86% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.
Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades
A number of research analysts recently issued reports on the company. Truist Financial boosted their price target on Home Depot from $369.00 to $373.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Wednesday, August 19th. TD Cowen reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of Home Depot in a report on Monday, August 10th. UBS Group reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of Home Depot in a research report on Thursday, September 17th. Jefferies Financial Group reiterated a “buy” rating and issued a $398.00 price objective on shares of Home Depot in a research report on Tuesday, August 18th. Finally, DA Davidson reissued a “buy” rating and set a $377.00 target price on shares of Home Depot in a research note on Wednesday, August 19th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eighteen have issued a Buy rating, thirteen have assigned a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $375.31.
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Home Depot Price Performance
Shares of HD opened at $329.31 on Friday. The stock has a market cap of $328.55 billion, a PE ratio of 23.04, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.34 and a beta of 1.00. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.64, a quick ratio of 0.31 and a current ratio of 1.08. The Home Depot, Inc. has a fifty-two week low of $277.15 and a fifty-two week high of $397.63. The firm’s 50-day simple moving average is $308.45 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $334.91.
Home Depot (NYSE:HD – Get Free Report) last announced its earnings results 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. The business had revenue of $47.86 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $47.24 billion. Home Depot had a net margin of 8.41% and a return on equity of 106.42%. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 5.7% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the firm earned $4.68 earnings per share. Home Depot has set its FY 2026 guidance at 14.690-15.278 EPS. Analysts anticipate that The Home Depot, Inc. will post 15.01 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.
Home Depot Announces Dividend
The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, September 17th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, September 3rd were issued a $2.33 dividend. This represents a $9.32 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.8%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Thursday, September 3rd. Home Depot’s payout ratio is 65.22%.
Insider Buying and Selling
In other news, EVP Teresa Roseborough sold 2,455 shares of the stock in a transaction on Friday, August 28th. The stock was sold at an average price of $328.77, for a total value of $807,130.35. Following the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 14,061 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $4,622,834.97. This represents a 14.86% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this link. Also, EVP Michael Rowe sold 710 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Wednesday, August 26th. The shares were sold at an average price of $336.76, for a total value of $239,099.60. Following the transaction, the executive vice president owned 6,838 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $2,302,764.88. The trade was a 9.41% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Over the last ninety days, insiders sold 9,829 shares of company stock valued at $3,339,314. 0.08% of the stock is owned by insiders.
Trending Headlines about Home Depot
Here are the key news stories impacting Home Depot this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Steady demand for smaller home-improvement projects and continued digital gains are helping sustain Home Depot’s sales growth despite pressure on larger renovations. This suggests consumers are still spending on maintenance and affordable upgrades. Are Smaller Home Projects Sustaining Home Depot’s Sales Growth?
- Positive Sentiment: One analysis identifies HD as a potential long-term stock, supporting the bullish case based on the company’s scale, established brand, cash generation, and ability to benefit when housing and renovation activity recover. Why Home Depot Is a Top Stock for the Long-Term
- Positive Sentiment: Coverage of dividend-focused blue-chip investments highlights Home Depot’s long history of returning cash to shareholders. Its dividend may appeal to investors seeking income while waiting for a broader housing and remodeling recovery. $300,000 in Home Depot, IBM and McDonald’s Could Pay Over $8,500 a Year
- Neutral Sentiment: A comparison with Somnigroup International asks whether SGI or HD offers better value. The article is primarily a relative-valuation discussion rather than a new company-specific catalyst, so its effect on HD is likely limited. SGI vs. HD: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?
- Negative Sentiment: Another analysis argues that HD’s valuation may be demanding after its roughly 20% three-year gain, raising concern that the share price could already reflect much of the expected future cash flow. Home Depot Stock Looks Overvalued After Its Three-Year Run
- Negative Sentiment: Commentary on a delayed macroeconomic recovery presents HD as a potential dip-buying opportunity, but also signals that high interest rates, weaker housing activity, and postponed major renovations may continue to restrain near-term results. Home Depot: Delayed Macro Recovery Triggers Dip Buying Opportunity and Richer Yields
Home Depot Company Profile
The Home Depot, Inc is a home improvement retailer serving do-it-yourself customers, professional contractors, and other building and maintenance professionals. The company sells a broad selection of building materials, hardware, tools, appliances, paint, plumbing and electrical supplies, flooring, lighting, lawn and garden products, and home décor.
In addition to merchandise, Home Depot offers services such as product delivery, tool and equipment rental, credit services, and installation for selected products.
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