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Home Depot (HD) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$291.90 -4.82 (-1.62%)
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Home Depot - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
1
Hold
13
Buy
18

Based on 32 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Home Depot in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 32 analysts, 1 has given a sell rating, 13 have given a hold rating, and 18 have given a buy rating for HD.

Consensus Price Target

$375.18
28.53% Upside
According to the 32 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Home Depot, the average price target is $375.18. The highest price target for HD is $425.00, while the lowest price target for HD is $310.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 28.53% from the current price of $291.90.
MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.
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HD Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
9/24/25 to 9/24/26
1 Month Ago
8/25/25 to 8/25/26
3 Months Ago
6/26/25 to 6/26/26
1 Year Ago
9/24/24 to 9/24/25
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
18 Buy rating(s)
18 Buy rating(s)
18 Buy rating(s)
19 Buy rating(s)
Hold
13 Hold rating(s)
13 Hold rating(s)
13 Hold rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
Sell
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$375.18$375.54$371.71$435.60
Forecasted Upside28.53% Upside11.11% Upside6.63% Upside6.30% Upside
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy

HD Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.
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HD Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.
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Home Depot Stock vs. The Competition

TypeHome DepotConsumer Discretionary CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
2.53
2.19
2.53
Consensus RatingModerate BuyHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside28.51% Upside218.02% Upside19.25% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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Neutral News
Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
9/17/2026
UBS Group AG logo
UBS Group
4 of 5 stars
Michael Lasser
4 of 5 stars
Reiterated RatingBuy
9/9/2026
Zhihan Ma
Not Rated
Lower TargetMarket Perform$354.00 ➝ $344.00+9.99%
8/19/2026
Truist Financial Corporation logo
Truist Financial
3 of 5 stars
Scot Ciccarelli
Scot Ciccarelli
2 of 5 stars
Boost TargetBuy$369.00 ➝ $373.00+7.53%
8/19/2026Boost TargetOutperform$385.00 ➝ $390.00+15.35%
8/19/2026Reiterated RatingBuy$377.00+10.15%
8/19/2026Reiterated RatingBuy$400.00+14.91%
8/19/2026Reiterated RatingSector Weight
8/19/2026Lower TargetSector Perform$343.00 ➝ $342.00-1.99%
8/19/2026Reiterated RatingBuy$425.00+22.45%
8/18/2026Reiterated RatingBuy$398.00+17.72%
8/17/2026Boost TargetHold$320.00 ➝ $340.00+0.53%
8/11/2026Boost TargetOverweight$360.00 ➝ $400.00+14.21%
8/10/2026Reiterated RatingBuy
7/7/2026 UpgradeHold (C-) ➝ Hold (C)
6/23/2026DowngradeOutperform ➝ Peer Perform
6/12/2026 Boost Target$320.00 ➝ $330.00+0.50%
5/20/2026Lower TargetOverweight$422.00 ➝ $421.00+39.30%
5/20/2026 Lower TargetBuy$409.00 ➝ $390.00+29.47%
5/20/2026 Lower TargetHold$392.00 ➝ $310.00+2.85%
5/20/2026 Lower TargetOverweight$423.00 ➝ $396.00+31.38%
5/20/2026 Lower TargetOutperform$415.00 ➝ $400.00+32.75%
5/20/2026Lower TargetOverweight$420.00 ➝ $400.00+32.75%
5/20/2026Lower TargetOutperform$435.00 ➝ $410.00+35.66%
5/20/2026Lower TargetOutperform$430.00 ➝ $380.00+25.73%
5/19/2026Lower TargetNeutral$348.00 ➝ $325.00+8.04%
5/18/2026Lower TargetMarket Perform$405.00 ➝ $310.00+4.26%
5/12/2026Lower TargetBuy$450.00 ➝ $400.00+28.47%
5/5/2026 Initiated CoverageBuy$374.00+19.66%
2/26/2026 Boost TargetNeutral$360.00 ➝ $390.00+2.74%
2/9/2026 UpgradeStrong Sell ➝ Hold
11/19/2025 DowngradeOutperform ➝ Hold$320.00-4.92%
11/18/2025Reiterated RatingSell
6/2/2025 DowngradeBuy
2/26/2025Reiterated RatingOutperform$440.00 ➝ $440.00+10.89%
11/5/2024 Boost TargetOverweight$372.00 ➝ $420.00+6.18%
10/9/2024UpgradeHold ➝ Buy$360.00 ➝ $460.00+11.05%

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Should I Buy Home Depot Stock? HD Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Wednesday, September 23, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these Home Depot pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Home Depot
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Home Depot:

  • Home Depot recently reported strong financial performance, beating consensus estimates with an earnings per share of $4.92 for the quarter, which exceeded the expected $4.73, and revenue of $47.86 billion, surpassing the consensus of $47.24 billion, demonstrating the company's ability to outperform market expectations and drive shareholder value.
  • The stock is currently trading at $296.78, which is significantly below the average analyst price target of $375.18, suggesting substantial upside potential as the market may be undervaluing the company's long-term growth prospects and operational strengths.
  • Home Depot is strategically positioned to benefit from a potential housing market recovery, as lower mortgage rates or improved housing turnover could stimulate remodeling and repair spending, providing a significant catalyst for increased sales and profitability in the coming periods.
  • The company's investments in its Pro business, including expanded product selection and improved delivery capabilities, are reportedly producing positive comparable sales and supporting larger-ticket purchases, which enhances its competitive advantage and revenue growth from professional customers.
  • Home Depot offers a compelling dividend yield of 3.14%, providing investors with a steady income stream and a cushion against market volatility, which is particularly attractive in the current economic environment where income-generating assets are in demand.

Home Depot
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in Home Depot for these reasons:

  • Home Depot's CFO has warned that the U.S. housing market is effectively "frozen," with key activity metrics at historic lows due to high mortgage rates and limited affordability, which is delaying home moves and reducing demand for discretionary renovations, posing a significant risk to the company's core business.
  • Consumers are reportedly postponing large projects and focusing on essential repairs due to financial pressures, which threatens Home Depot's higher-margin, big-ticket sales and could lead to a decline in overall revenue and profitability as discretionary spending remains subdued.
  • The stock has experienced a notable decline, trading down 2.8% to $296.78, and is currently below its 50-day moving average of $329.85 and 200-day moving average of $330.10, indicating a bearish technical trend and potential continued downward pressure on the share price.
  • Recent insider selling activity, including significant share sales by the CFO and other executives, may signal a lack of confidence in the company's near-term prospects or a desire to lock in gains, which could negatively impact investor sentiment and stock performance.
  • Tariff refunds, while potentially providing some relief, may have limited impact on consumer demand and pricing benefits, as shoppers have already absorbed part of the earlier tariff-related costs, which could constrain the company's ability to improve margins and stimulate sales growth.

HD Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 32 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Home Depot is $375.18, with a high forecast of $425.00 and a low forecast of $310.00.

32 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Home Depot in the last twelve months. There is currently 1 sell rating, 13 hold ratings and 18 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" HD shares.

According to analysts, Home Depot's stock has a predicted upside of 28.53% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Home Depot's stock had 1 upgrade by analysts.

Analysts like Home Depot more than other "consumer discretionary" companies. The consensus rating for Home Depot is Moderate Buy while the average consensus rating for "consumer discretionary" companies is Hold. Learn more on how HD compares to other companies.


MarketBeat monitors more than a dozen sources for Home Depot analyst ratings, with the most recent rating issued on 9/17/2026.
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