Home Depot (NYSE:HD) CFO Sells $940,669.50 in Stock

The Home Depot, Inc. (NYSE:HD) CFO Richard Mcphail sold 2,550 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, March 4th. The shares were sold at an average price of $368.89, for a total value of $940,669.50. Following the completion of the sale, the chief financial officer owned 44,566 shares in the company, valued at $16,439,951.74. This represents a 5.41% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which can be accessed through this link.

Home Depot Stock Performance

Shares of NYSE:HD traded down $7.52 during trading on Thursday, hitting $361.59. 4,752,060 shares of the company were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 4,324,713. The Home Depot, Inc. has a 52-week low of $326.31 and a 52-week high of $426.75. The stock has a 50 day moving average of $373.12 and a 200 day moving average of $379.19. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.62, a current ratio of 1.06 and a quick ratio of 0.26. The company has a market cap of $359.97 billion, a PE ratio of 25.41, a P/E/G ratio of 13.15 and a beta of 1.09.

Home Depot (NYSE:HD) last issued its earnings results on Tuesday, February 24th. The home improvement retailer reported $2.72 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $2.52 by $0.20. The business had revenue of $38.20 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $38.01 billion. Home Depot had a return on equity of 134.32% and a net margin of 8.60%.The firm’s revenue was down 3.8% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the company earned $3.13 EPS. Home Depot has set its FY 2026 guidance at 14.230-14.799 EPS. As a group, equities research analysts predict that The Home Depot, Inc. will post 15.13 EPS for the current year.

Home Depot Increases Dividend

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, March 26th. Investors of record on Thursday, March 12th will be given a $2.33 dividend. This represents a $9.32 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.6%. This is a positive change from Home Depot’s previous quarterly dividend of $2.30. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, March 12th. Home Depot’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 65.50%.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several research analysts recently issued reports on HD shares. Guggenheim upped their target price on shares of Home Depot from $400.00 to $425.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, February 25th. BNP Paribas Exane lifted their price target on Home Depot from $355.00 to $391.00 in a research note on Wednesday, February 25th. Wolfe Research upped their price objective on Home Depot from $413.00 to $414.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a report on Wednesday, February 25th. Royal Bank Of Canada raised their price objective on Home Depot from $363.00 to $377.00 and gave the company a “sector perform” rating in a report on Wednesday, February 25th. Finally, Citigroup boosted their target price on Home Depot from $407.00 to $450.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, February 12th. Twenty analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, twelve have given a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $416.00.

Key Headlines Impacting Home Depot

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

• Positive Sentiment: Launched industry-first real-time delivery tracking for big & bulky materials aimed at Pro customers — improves job-site planning, could boost Pro retention and fulfillment efficiency. The Home Depot Boosts Pro Productivity (PR Newswire)
• Positive Sentiment: Company guidance and analyst coverage expect stronger fiscal‑2026 second‑half comparable-store sales as storm-driven comps ease and recent Pro investments plus SRS/GMS integration begin contributing — supports better H2 revenue trajectory. Why Home Depot Expects Second Half Comps to Outperform First Half (Yahoo)
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst/retail commentary continues to flag Home Depot’s stable cash flows and dividend profile, reinforcing its appeal as a long‑term, income-oriented holding despite near‑term volatility. Home Depot Is a Classic “Boomer Stock” (Motley Fool)
• Neutral Sentiment: Industry pieces note Home Depot and Lowe’s both investing in AI (Home Depot’s Magic Apron, Pro Xtra) — strategic for customer experience but benefits will play out over time and aren’t an immediate earnings catalyst. Home Depot vs. Lowe’s: Both Retail Giants Are Tapping AI (Motley Fool)
• Negative Sentiment: Insider selling: CFO Richard McPhail sold 2,550 shares (~$940.7K) and reduced his stake by ~5.4% — an event investors often view negatively as a near‑term signal even though it may be routine diversification. SEC Filing: Form 4 (Insider Sale)
• Negative Sentiment: Some market commentary (TipRanks) suggests Home Depot’s recent initiatives or small tactical advantages have provided limited lift to the stock — highlighting investor concerns about near‑term growth and the stock’s multi‑year underperformance vs. the S&P. Unexpected New Advantage Proves Little Help for Home Depot Stock (TipRanks)

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Home Depot

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the business. Advocate Investing Services LLC bought a new position in shares of Home Depot in the 4th quarter worth approximately $25,000. Parvin Asset Management LLC raised its holdings in Home Depot by 110.0% in the third quarter. Parvin Asset Management LLC now owns 63 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock worth $26,000 after purchasing an additional 33 shares in the last quarter. Key Capital Management INC purchased a new position in Home Depot during the fourth quarter valued at $28,000. Sagard Holdings Management Inc. bought a new stake in shares of Home Depot during the 2nd quarter valued at $29,000. Finally, Abound Financial LLC bought a new stake in shares of Home Depot during the 4th quarter valued at $29,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 70.86% of the company’s stock.

Home Depot Company 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.