TRB Wealth Management LLC purchased a new position in shares of The Home Depot, Inc. (NYSE:HD - Free Report) during the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund purchased 3,368 shares of the home improvement retailer's stock, valued at approximately $1,188,000.
A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds have also bought and sold shares of the stock. BlackRock Inc. acquired a new position in Home Depot during the 2nd quarter worth about $28,771,247,000. Norges Bank bought a new stake in shares of Home Depot in the 4th quarter valued at about $4,850,329,000. Bank of New York Mellon Corp acquired a new stake in shares of Home Depot in the second quarter valued at about $2,777,396,000. Wellington Management Group LLP increased its stake in shares of Home Depot by 60.8% in the third quarter. Wellington Management Group LLP now owns 10,143,089 shares of the home improvement retailer's stock valued at $4,109,878,000 after buying an additional 3,836,051 shares during the period. Finally, Cardano Risk Management B.V. raised its position in shares of Home Depot by 901.5% during the fourth quarter. Cardano Risk Management B.V. now owns 3,290,540 shares of the home improvement retailer's stock worth $1,132,275,000 after acquiring an additional 2,961,979 shares during the last quarter. 70.86% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.
Insiders Place Their Bets
In other Home Depot news, EVP Michael F. 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 directly owned 6,838 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $2,302,764.88. This trade represents a 9.41% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Also, CFO Richard V. Mcphail sold 5,989 shares of Home Depot stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, August 19th. The shares were sold at an average price of $348.40, for a total transaction of $2,086,567.60. Following the transaction, the chief financial officer owned 48,104 shares of the company's stock, 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 own 0.08% of the company's stock.
Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades
A number of research firms recently commented on HD. Truist Financial lifted their price objective on Home Depot from $369.00 to $373.00 and gave the stock a "buy" rating in a research note on Wednesday, August 19th. Evercore lowered their price target on shares of Home Depot from $415.00 to $400.00 and set an "outperform" rating for the company in a report on Wednesday, May 20th. The Goldman Sachs Group dropped their price target on shares of Home Depot from $409.00 to $390.00 and set a "buy" rating on the stock in a research report on Wednesday, May 20th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. reduced their price objective on shares of Home Depot from $423.00 to $396.00 and set an "overweight" rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, May 20th. Finally, Citigroup reduced their price objective on shares of Home Depot from $450.00 to $400.00 and set a "buy" rating on the stock in a research note on Tuesday, May 12th. Eighteen equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, thirteen have assigned a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company's stock. According to MarketBeat.com, Home Depot presently has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average price target of $375.54.
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Home Depot Trading Up 0.4%
Shares of Home Depot stock opened at $329.80 on Friday. 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 52 week low of $289.10 and a 52 week high of $426.75. The stock has a 50 day moving average price of $340.97 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $338.75. The stock has a market capitalization of $329.04 billion, a PE ratio of 23.08, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 3.62 and a beta of 0.95.
Home Depot (NYSE:HD - Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, August 18th. The home improvement retailer reported $4.92 EPS for the quarter, beating 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 firm had revenue of $47.86 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $47.24 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company posted $4.68 earnings per share. The company's quarterly revenue was up 5.7% on a year-over-year basis. Home Depot has set its FY 2026 guidance at 14.690-15.278 EPS. As a group, equities analysts anticipate that The Home Depot, Inc. will post 15 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.
Home Depot Dividend Announcement
The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, September 17th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, September 3rd will be paid a dividend of $2.33 per share. This represents a $9.32 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.8%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, September 3rd. Home Depot's payout ratio is 65.22%.
Home Depot News Summary
Here are the key news stories impacting Home Depot this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Home Depot reported fiscal second-quarter sales of $47.86 billion, up 5.7% year over year and its strongest comparable-sales growth since 2022. Adjusted earnings of $4.92 per share exceeded the $4.73 analyst consensus, reinforcing the view that the retailer’s turnaround is gaining traction. The Home Depot Posts Record Sales Growth Amid CEO Leave
- Positive Sentiment: The company expanded its Magic Apron AI shopping assistant to every U.S. store. The tool provides localized product information, project guidance and store navigation through text, voice, images and multiple languages. Its potential to improve customer service, employee productivity and conversion rates supports the long-term growth narrative. The Home Depot Expands Magic Apron
- Neutral Sentiment: Analysts and recent commentary see significant upside if housing and remodeling demand recover, with Home Depot’s scale and professional-customer base viewed as competitive advantages. However, the stock remains below its 50-day and 200-day moving averages, indicating that investors have not fully embraced the turnaround thesis. Home Depot Turnaround Could Be Bigger Than Investors Expect
- Neutral Sentiment: Although Home Depot beat quarterly estimates, a reported $685 million tariff refund may have boosted results. Investors could discount part of the earnings strength if the benefit is viewed as nonrecurring. Home Depot Beat Q2 Estimates
- Negative Sentiment: CEO Ted Decker is on temporary medical leave, creating uncertainty around leadership even as operating performance improves. Separately, EVP Michael Rowe sold 710 shares valued at approximately $239,100, a relatively small transaction but a modest negative sentiment signal. Home Depot EVP Michael Rowe Sells Shares
Home Depot Profile
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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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