Perigon Wealth Management LLC acquired a new stake in shares of The Home Depot, Inc. (NYSE:HD – Free Report) in the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm acquired 102,898 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock, valued at approximately $36,290,000.
A number of other institutional investors also recently made changes to their positions in the business. Brighton Jones LLC increased its stake in shares of Home Depot by 36.5% in the fourth quarter. Brighton Jones LLC now owns 26,918 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock worth $10,471,000 after buying an additional 7,203 shares during the last quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC grew its holdings in Home Depot by 7.1% during the 2nd quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC now owns 2,598 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock worth $952,000 after acquiring an additional 173 shares in the last quarter. Schnieders Capital Management LLC. grew its holdings in Home Depot by 14.1% during the 2nd quarter. Schnieders Capital Management LLC. now owns 11,587 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock worth $4,248,000 after acquiring an additional 1,433 shares in the last quarter. Darwin Wealth Management LLC bought a new stake in shares of Home Depot in the 2nd quarter worth about $1,773,000. Finally, Financial Advisors Network Inc. increased its position in shares of Home Depot by 11.3% in the 2nd quarter. Financial Advisors Network Inc. now owns 2,368 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock worth $868,000 after purchasing an additional 241 shares during the last quarter. 70.86% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.
Home Depot Price Performance
Shares of NYSE:HD opened at $336.04 on Monday. The company has a market cap of $335.07 billion, a PE ratio of 23.52, a P/E/G ratio of 3.70 and a beta of 0.95. The Home Depot, Inc. has a fifty-two week low of $289.10 and a fifty-two week high of $426.75. The firm has a 50-day simple moving average of $340.86 and a 200 day simple moving average of $340.20. The company has a quick ratio of 0.31, a current ratio of 1.08 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.64.
Home Depot Dividend Announcement
The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, September 17th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, September 3rd will be given a dividend of $2.33 per share. This represents a $9.32 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.8%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, September 3rd. Home Depot’s dividend payout ratio is presently 65.22%.
Analyst Ratings Changes
Several equities analysts have recently commented on the stock. HSBC reduced their price target on shares of Home Depot from $392.00 to $310.00 and set a “hold” rating on the stock in a research report on Wednesday, May 20th. Argus reissued a “buy” rating and issued a $400.00 price objective on shares of Home Depot in a report on Wednesday, August 19th. Morgan Stanley cut their price objective on Home Depot from $420.00 to $400.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, May 20th. KeyCorp reaffirmed a “sector weight” rating on shares of Home Depot in a report on Wednesday, August 19th. Finally, Citigroup decreased their target price on Home Depot from $450.00 to $400.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research report on Tuesday, May 12th. Eighteen investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, thirteen have assigned a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, Home Depot presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $375.54.
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Insider Activity
In related news, CFO Richard V. Mcphail sold 5,989 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, August 19th. The stock was sold at an average price of $348.40, for a total value of $2,086,567.60. Following the sale, the chief financial officer owned 48,104 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $16,759,433.60. This trade represents a 11.07% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Company insiders own 0.08% of the company’s stock.
Trending Headlines about Home Depot
Here are the key news stories impacting Home Depot this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Home Depot’s latest quarter showed solid execution: earnings and revenue exceeded consensus estimates, while sales increased year over year. Bank of America characterized the results as resilient despite a difficult housing backdrop. Home Depot Q2 results analysis
- Positive Sentiment: The board declared a quarterly dividend of $2.33 per share, payable September 17 to shareholders of record September 3. The annualized payout implies a yield of approximately 2.8%, supporting the stock’s income appeal. Home Depot declares quarterly dividend
- Positive Sentiment: DA Davidson, Argus and Guggenheim reiterated or assigned “Buy” ratings, indicating continued confidence in Home Depot’s long-term positioning. The company is also expanding nationwide express delivery to make smaller projects more convenient for cautious consumers. DA Davidson buy rating Home Depot expands express delivery
- Neutral Sentiment: Royal Bank of Canada lowered its price target to $342, while KeyCorp maintained a Sector Weight rating. The mixed recommendations suggest limited near-term upside despite the earnings beat. RBC lowers Home Depot price target
- Neutral Sentiment: Home Depot expanded executive responsibilities and awarded restricted stock, changes intended to support leadership continuity but with no immediate earnings impact. Home Depot executive changes
- Negative Sentiment: Reports highlight margin pressure and an uphill sales environment as customers delay or reduce spending on major renovations. This could constrain comparable sales and profitability even after the recent quarterly beat. Home Depot margin pressure Home Depot customer spending concerns
- Negative Sentiment: CFO Richard McPhail sold 5,989 shares worth approximately $2.1 million, reducing his position by 11.1%. While insider sales do not necessarily signal deteriorating fundamentals, the transaction may weigh modestly on sentiment. Home Depot CFO stock sale
About Home Depot
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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