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HD vs. AMZN, COST, SBUX, TSLA, and WMT

Should you buy Home Depot stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Home Depot with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with Home Depot include Amazon.com (AMZN), Costco Wholesale (COST), Starbucks (SBUX), Tesla (TSLA), and Walmart (WMT).

How does Home Depot compare to Amazon.com?

Home Depot (NYSE:HD) and Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN) are both large-cap retail/wholesale companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, media sentiment, profitability, risk, earnings and dividends.

Home Depot has a beta of 1, suggesting that its share price has a similar volatility profile to the broader market.Comparatively, Amazon.com has a beta of 1.46, suggesting that its share price is 46% more volatile than the broader market.

Amazon.com has a net margin of 12.22% compared to Home Depot's net margin of 8.60%. Home Depot's return on equity of 134.32% beat Amazon.com's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Home Depot8.60% 134.32% 14.25%
Amazon.com 12.22%19.92%9.86%

70.9% of Home Depot shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 72.2% of Amazon.com shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.1% of Home Depot shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 8.9% of Amazon.com shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Home Depot presently has a consensus target price of $405.69, indicating a potential upside of 33.25%. Amazon.com has a consensus target price of $312.52, indicating a potential upside of 16.95%. Given Home Depot's higher probable upside, research analysts clearly believe Home Depot is more favorable than Amazon.com.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Home Depot
1 Sell rating(s)
12 Hold rating(s)
20 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.58
Amazon.com
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
57 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.95

Home Depot pays an annual dividend of $9.32 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.1%. Amazon.com pays an annual dividend of $0.20 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.1%. Home Depot pays out 65.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Amazon.com pays out 2.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Home Depot has raised its dividend for 16 consecutive years. Home Depot is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Amazon.com has higher revenue and earnings than Home Depot. Home Depot is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Amazon.com, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Home Depot$164.68B1.84$14.16B$14.2321.40
Amazon.com$742.78B3.87$77.67B$8.3631.96

In the previous week, Amazon.com had 225 more articles in the media than Home Depot. MarketBeat recorded 302 mentions for Amazon.com and 77 mentions for Home Depot. Home Depot's average media sentiment score of 0.92 beat Amazon.com's score of 0.88 indicating that Home Depot is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Home Depot
42 Very Positive mention(s)
8 Positive mention(s)
18 Neutral mention(s)
5 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Amazon.com
166 Very Positive mention(s)
65 Positive mention(s)
31 Neutral mention(s)
27 Negative mention(s)
9 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Summary

Amazon.com beats Home Depot on 12 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Home Depot compare to Costco Wholesale?

Home Depot (NYSE:HD) and Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ:COST) are both large-cap retail/wholesale companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, media sentiment, profitability, risk, earnings and dividends.

Home Depot pays an annual dividend of $9.32 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.1%. Costco Wholesale pays an annual dividend of $5.88 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.6%. Home Depot pays out 65.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Costco Wholesale pays out 30.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Home Depot has raised its dividend for 16 consecutive years and Costco Wholesale has raised its dividend for 22 consecutive years.

Home Depot has a net margin of 8.60% compared to Costco Wholesale's net margin of 2.99%. Home Depot's return on equity of 134.32% beat Costco Wholesale's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Home Depot8.60% 134.32% 14.25%
Costco Wholesale 2.99%28.57%10.63%

Home Depot has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Costco Wholesale. Home Depot is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Costco Wholesale, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Home Depot$164.68B1.84$14.16B$14.2321.40
Costco Wholesale$275.24B1.68$8.10B$19.2354.15

Home Depot has a beta of 1, suggesting that its share price has a similar volatility profile to the broader market.Comparatively, Costco Wholesale has a beta of 0.92, suggesting that its share price is 8% less volatile than the broader market.

Home Depot presently has a consensus target price of $405.69, indicating a potential upside of 33.25%. Costco Wholesale has a consensus target price of $1,047.27, indicating a potential upside of 0.58%. Given Home Depot's higher probable upside, research analysts clearly believe Home Depot is more favorable than Costco Wholesale.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Home Depot
1 Sell rating(s)
12 Hold rating(s)
20 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.58
Costco Wholesale
1 Sell rating(s)
11 Hold rating(s)
22 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.62

In the previous week, Costco Wholesale had 22 more articles in the media than Home Depot. MarketBeat recorded 99 mentions for Costco Wholesale and 77 mentions for Home Depot. Home Depot's average media sentiment score of 0.92 beat Costco Wholesale's score of 0.89 indicating that Home Depot is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Home Depot
42 Very Positive mention(s)
8 Positive mention(s)
18 Neutral mention(s)
5 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Costco Wholesale
55 Very Positive mention(s)
15 Positive mention(s)
22 Neutral mention(s)
6 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

70.9% of Home Depot shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 68.5% of Costco Wholesale shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.1% of Home Depot shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.1% of Costco Wholesale shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Home Depot beats Costco Wholesale on 10 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Home Depot compare to Starbucks?

Starbucks (NASDAQ:SBUX) and Home Depot (NYSE:HD) are both large-cap retail/wholesale companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, earnings, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, risk, dividends, media sentiment and valuation.

Starbucks pays an annual dividend of $2.48 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.3%. Home Depot pays an annual dividend of $9.32 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.1%. Starbucks pays out 187.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Home Depot pays out 65.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Starbucks has increased its dividend for 15 consecutive years and Home Depot has increased its dividend for 16 consecutive years. Home Depot is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Home Depot has a net margin of 8.60% compared to Starbucks' net margin of 3.89%. Home Depot's return on equity of 134.32% beat Starbucks' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Starbucks3.89% -29.24% 7.42%
Home Depot 8.60%134.32%14.25%

Home Depot has higher revenue and earnings than Starbucks. Home Depot is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Starbucks, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Starbucks$37.18B3.26$1.86B$1.3280.61
Home Depot$164.68B1.84$14.16B$14.2321.40

Starbucks has a beta of 1.01, indicating that its share price is 1% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Home Depot has a beta of 1, indicating that its share price has a similar volatility profile to the broader market.

Starbucks currently has a consensus target price of $107.48, indicating a potential upside of 1.02%. Home Depot has a consensus target price of $405.69, indicating a potential upside of 33.25%. Given Home Depot's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Home Depot is more favorable than Starbucks.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Starbucks
2 Sell rating(s)
11 Hold rating(s)
20 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.55
Home Depot
1 Sell rating(s)
12 Hold rating(s)
20 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.58

In the previous week, Home Depot had 28 more articles in the media than Starbucks. MarketBeat recorded 77 mentions for Home Depot and 49 mentions for Starbucks. Starbucks' average media sentiment score of 1.01 beat Home Depot's score of 0.92 indicating that Starbucks is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Starbucks
30 Very Positive mention(s)
8 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
5 Negative mention(s)
2 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Home Depot
42 Very Positive mention(s)
8 Positive mention(s)
18 Neutral mention(s)
5 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

72.3% of Starbucks shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 70.9% of Home Depot shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.0% of Starbucks shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.1% of Home Depot shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Home Depot beats Starbucks on 13 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Home Depot compare to Tesla?

Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) and Home Depot (NYSE:HD) are related large-cap companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, risk, valuation, media sentiment, dividends and profitability.

Tesla currently has a consensus target price of $395.20, indicating a potential downside of 10.85%. Home Depot has a consensus target price of $405.69, indicating a potential upside of 33.25%. Given Home Depot's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Home Depot is more favorable than Tesla.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Tesla
5 Sell rating(s)
17 Hold rating(s)
19 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.34
Home Depot
1 Sell rating(s)
12 Hold rating(s)
20 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.58

Tesla has a beta of 1.79, suggesting that its stock price is 79% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Home Depot has a beta of 1, suggesting that its stock price has a similar volatility profile to the broader market.

66.2% of Tesla shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 70.9% of Home Depot shares are held by institutional investors. 19.9% of Tesla shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.1% of Home Depot shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Home Depot has a net margin of 8.60% compared to Tesla's net margin of 3.95%. Home Depot's return on equity of 134.32% beat Tesla's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Tesla3.95% 4.89% 2.93%
Home Depot 8.60%134.32%14.25%

Home Depot has higher revenue and earnings than Tesla. Home Depot is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Tesla, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Tesla$97.88B17.01$3.79B$1.09406.70
Home Depot$164.68B1.84$14.16B$14.2321.40

In the previous week, Tesla had 175 more articles in the media than Home Depot. MarketBeat recorded 252 mentions for Tesla and 77 mentions for Home Depot. Home Depot's average media sentiment score of 0.92 beat Tesla's score of 0.75 indicating that Home Depot is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Tesla
126 Very Positive mention(s)
45 Positive mention(s)
40 Neutral mention(s)
18 Negative mention(s)
6 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Home Depot
42 Very Positive mention(s)
8 Positive mention(s)
18 Neutral mention(s)
5 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Summary

Home Depot beats Tesla on 11 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Home Depot compare to Walmart?

Home Depot (NYSE:HD) and Walmart (NASDAQ:WMT) are both large-cap retail/wholesale companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, institutional ownership, risk, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, profitability, valuation and dividends.

Home Depot currently has a consensus target price of $405.69, indicating a potential upside of 33.25%. Walmart has a consensus target price of $138.67, indicating a potential upside of 4.69%. Given Home Depot's higher probable upside, equities analysts plainly believe Home Depot is more favorable than Walmart.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Home Depot
1 Sell rating(s)
12 Hold rating(s)
20 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.58
Walmart
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
30 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

Home Depot has a beta of 1, indicating that its stock price has a similar volatility profile to the broader market.Comparatively, Walmart has a beta of 0.65, indicating that its stock price is 35% less volatile than the broader market.

70.9% of Home Depot shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 26.8% of Walmart shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.1% of Home Depot shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.1% of Walmart shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Home Depot pays an annual dividend of $9.32 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.1%. Walmart pays an annual dividend of $0.99 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.7%. Home Depot pays out 65.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Walmart pays out 36.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Home Depot has increased its dividend for 16 consecutive years and Walmart has increased its dividend for 53 consecutive years.

Home Depot has a net margin of 8.60% compared to Walmart's net margin of 3.07%. Home Depot's return on equity of 134.32% beat Walmart's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Home Depot8.60% 134.32% 14.25%
Walmart 3.07%21.44%7.65%

Walmart has higher revenue and earnings than Home Depot. Home Depot is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Walmart, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Home Depot$164.68B1.84$14.16B$14.2321.40
Walmart$713.16B1.48$21.89B$2.7448.34

In the previous week, Home Depot had 1 more articles in the media than Walmart. MarketBeat recorded 77 mentions for Home Depot and 76 mentions for Walmart. Walmart's average media sentiment score of 0.96 beat Home Depot's score of 0.92 indicating that Walmart is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Home Depot
42 Very Positive mention(s)
8 Positive mention(s)
18 Neutral mention(s)
5 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Walmart
49 Very Positive mention(s)
9 Positive mention(s)
10 Neutral mention(s)
7 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Summary

Home Depot and Walmart tied by winning 10 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

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New MarketBeat Followers Over Time

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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HD vs. The Competition

MetricHome DepotRETAIL IndustryRetail SectorNYSE Exchange
Market Cap$301.35B$35.08B$27.68B$22.90B
Dividend Yield3.08%4.21%178.42%4.09%
P/E Ratio21.4018.4516.6930.78
Price / Sales1.847.922.2595.02
Price / Cash16.0813.5414.5925.31
Price / Book23.664.935.894.67
Net Income$14.16B$1.87B$964.03M$1.06B
7 Day Performance-4.08%-0.25%-3.08%-0.89%
1 Month Performance-10.23%-4.34%-3.59%1.42%
1 Year Performance-19.69%-13.74%-1.60%24.64%

Home Depot Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
HD
Home Depot
4.9615 of 5 stars
$304.46
+0.6%
$405.69
+33.2%
-18.2%$301.35B$164.68B21.40472,400
AMZN
Amazon.com
4.8029 of 5 stars
$275.06
+0.6%
$313.09
+13.8%
+27.1%$2.96T$716.92B32.901,576,000
COST
Costco Wholesale
3.3446 of 5 stars
$995.75
-2.0%
$1,045.97
+5.0%
+5.0%$441.76B$275.24B51.78341,000
SBUX
Starbucks
3.7453 of 5 stars
$106.44
+1.4%
$107.00
+0.5%
+22.9%$121.27B$37.18B80.64381,000
TSLA
Tesla
3.0444 of 5 stars
$398.75
+2.4%
$398.42
-0.1%
+27.5%$1.50T$94.83B365.83134,785

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