RB Capital Management LLC Takes $2.85 Million Position in The Home Depot, Inc. $HD

RB Capital Management LLC purchased a new stake in shares of The Home Depot, Inc. (NYSE:HD) in the 2nd quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm purchased 8,085 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock, valued at approximately $2,852,000.

Other hedge funds also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Denver PWM LLC bought a new position in Home Depot in the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $380,000. Orion Capital Management LLC purchased a new stake in Home Depot during the 2nd quarter valued at $687,000. Glenview Trust Co bought a new stake in shares of Home Depot in the 2nd quarter worth $26,970,000. North Star Asset Management Inc. purchased a new position in shares of Home Depot in the second quarter worth $2,344,000. Finally, Concorde Asset Management LLC purchased a new position in shares of Home Depot in the second quarter worth $266,000. 70.86% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Key Home Depot News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Home Depot’s AI-powered Magic Apron tools are now available across U.S. stores, providing localized product search and project assistance. The technology could improve customer engagement and support the company’s professional-customer growth strategy. Home Depot Could Be 15% Undervalued On Its Pro Growth Narrative
• Positive Sentiment: Zacks Research modestly raised its fiscal 2027 EPS forecast for HD to $15.03 from $14.95, while analysts continue to project earnings growth through fiscal 2029. The company also recently exceeded quarterly EPS and revenue expectations, offering some fundamental support. Home Depot Faces Weak DIY Demand
• Positive Sentiment: A regional competitor, Earl May, reportedly plans to close roughly one-quarter of its stores. While the impact is likely limited, store closures could reduce competition in some local markets. Earl May Closing Stores

Home Depot Trading Down 0.4%

Shares of Home Depot stock opened at $318.63 on Thursday. The Home Depot, Inc. has a 1-year low of $289.10 and a 1-year high of $426.75. The company’s fifty day simple moving average is $340.43 and its 200-day simple moving average is $337.03. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.64, a current ratio of 1.08 and a quick ratio of 0.31. The stock has a market capitalization of $317.89 billion, a PE ratio of 22.30, a P/E/G ratio of 3.52 and a beta of 0.95.

Home Depot (NYSE:HD) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, August 18th. The home improvement retailer reported $4.92 EPS for the quarter, topping 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 analyst estimates of $47.24 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the business posted $4.68 EPS. Home Depot’s 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 year.

Home Depot Announces Dividend

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, September 17th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, September 3rd will be given a $2.33 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, September 3rd. This represents a $9.32 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.9%. Home Depot’s dividend payout ratio is presently 65.22%.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of research analysts have recently issued reports on the company. Royal Bank Of Canada lowered their price target on Home Depot from $343.00 to $342.00 and set a “sector perform” rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday, August 19th. Sanford C. Bernstein reissued a “market perform” rating and issued a $354.00 target price on shares of Home Depot in a research report on Wednesday, August 19th. Jefferies Financial Group reaffirmed a “buy” rating and set a $398.00 price target on shares of Home Depot in a report on Tuesday, August 18th. Robert W. Baird reduced their price target on shares of Home Depot from $430.00 to $380.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday, May 20th. Finally, HSBC decreased their price objective on shares of Home Depot from $392.00 to $310.00 and set a “hold” rating for the company in a report on Wednesday, May 20th. Eighteen analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, thirteen have given a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Home Depot currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $375.54.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other news, EVP Michael F. Rowe sold 710 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, August 26th. The stock was sold at an average price of $336.76, for a total value of $239,099.60. Following the transaction, the executive vice president owned 6,838 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $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 available 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 value of $2,086,567.60. Following the transaction, the chief financial officer directly owned 48,104 shares in the company, valued at approximately $16,759,433.60. The trade was a 11.07% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Insiders sold a total of 9,154 shares of company stock worth $3,132,798 over the last quarter. 0.08% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

Home Depot 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.