Home Depot (NYSE:HD) Shares Sold Rep. Kevin Hern

Representative Kevin Hern (Republican-Oklahoma) recently sold shares of The Home Depot, Inc. (NYSE:HD). In a filing disclosed on September 01st, the Representative disclosed that they had sold between $50,001 and $100,000 in Home Depot stock on August 24th. The trade occurred in the Representative’s “HERN FAMILY FOUNDATION” account.

Representative Kevin Hern also recently made the following trade(s):

• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Marsh & McLennan Companies (NYSE:MRSH) on 8/24/2026.
• Sold $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Medtronic (NYSE:MDT) on 8/24/2026.
• Sold $50,001 – $100,000 in shares of Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG) on 8/24/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Lowe’s Companies (NYSE:LOW) on 8/24/2026.
• Sold $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) on 8/21/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Veralto (NYSE:VLTO) on 8/21/2026.
• Sold $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Honeywell Aerospace (NASDAQ:HONA) on 8/19/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Colgate-Palmolive (NYSE:CL) on 8/19/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Biogen (NASDAQ:BIIB) on 8/18/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV (NYSE:BUD) on 8/18/2026.

Home Depot Price Performance

HD stock opened at $317.79 on Friday. The stock has a market cap of $317.06 billion, a PE ratio of 22.24, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 3.51 and a beta of 0.95. The stock has a 50-day moving average price of $339.90 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $336.51. The Home Depot, Inc. has a 1 year low of $289.10 and a 1 year high of $426.75. The company has a current ratio of 1.08, a quick ratio of 0.31 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.64.

Home Depot (NYSE:HD) last released its earnings results 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 for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $47.24 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business posted $4.68 EPS. The business’s quarterly revenue was up 5.7% compared to the same quarter last year. Home Depot has set its FY 2026 guidance at 14.690-15.278 EPS. Equities analysts forecast that The Home Depot, Inc. will post 15 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Home Depot Dividend Announcement

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, September 17th. Investors of record on Thursday, September 3rd will be paid a $2.33 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend 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%.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several research firms have weighed in on HD. Guggenheim reaffirmed a “buy” rating and set a $425.00 price target on shares of Home Depot in a research report on Wednesday, August 19th. Piper Sandler dropped their price target on shares of Home Depot from $422.00 to $421.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research report on Wednesday, May 20th. Wolfe Research downgraded shares of Home Depot from an “outperform” rating to a “peer perform” rating in a research report on Tuesday, June 23rd. Royal Bank Of Canada lowered their price objective on shares of Home Depot from $343.00 to $342.00 and set a “sector perform” rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, August 19th. Finally, Argus reiterated a “buy” rating and issued a $400.00 target price on shares of Home Depot in a research note on Wednesday, August 19th. 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.

Home Depot News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: Home Depot’s professional-customer growth and technology investments could support a recovery. The company has expanded its AI-powered Magic Apron tools across U.S. stores, while one analysis argues the stock may be about 15% undervalued if its Pro business gains momentum. Home Depot Could Be 15% Undervalued on Its Pro Growth Narrative
• Neutral Sentiment: Zacks Research raised its fiscal 2027 EPS forecast slightly to $15.03 from $14.95, broadly matching the current consensus estimate of $15.00. However, this isolated increase was accompanied by several reductions to later quarterly and annual forecasts. Home Depot Analyst Estimates
• Neutral Sentiment: Recent operating results remain a support for the shares: Home Depot exceeded quarterly earnings and revenue expectations, with revenue up 5.7% year over year. The key concern is whether that growth can accelerate amid a weak housing environment.
• Negative Sentiment: Mortgage rates have reached a one-year high following a global bond sell-off. Higher borrowing costs can discourage home purchases, renovations and moves, limiting demand for big-ticket projects at Home Depot and Lowe’s. Mortgage Rates Just Hit a One-Year High
• Negative Sentiment: Homeowners remain locked into older, cheaper mortgages, and the probability of moving within 12 months has fallen to a record-low 13.5%. Home Depot reportedly sees “no sign” of a housing turnaround, pressuring near-term sales prospects. Americans Stop Moving as Mortgage Lock-In Persists
• Negative Sentiment: Analysts have cut multiple future EPS estimates, including fiscal 2028 EPS to $16.05 from $16.23 and fiscal 2029 EPS to $17.41 from $17.62. The revisions suggest slower expected growth and weigh on valuation. The Gap Between HD Stock and Its Own Numbers
• Negative Sentiment: Comparisons with Costco and Lowe’s highlight concerns about Home Depot’s relative performance, dividend coverage and competitive position. Bearish options activity, including a proposed bear put spread, further reflects expectations that the stock could remain under pressure. Home Depot Bear Put Spread Could Return 181 Percent

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Home Depot

A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of HD. Curio Wealth LLC raised its stake in Home Depot by 13.5% in the 4th quarter. Curio Wealth LLC now owns 218 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock worth $76,000 after purchasing an additional 26 shares in the last quarter. Moneco Advisors LLC increased its holdings in shares of Home Depot by 0.3% during the fourth quarter. Moneco Advisors LLC now owns 8,743 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock worth $3,008,000 after purchasing an additional 27 shares during the period. Noesis Capital Mangement Corp increased its holdings in shares of Home Depot by 1.5% during the fourth quarter. Noesis Capital Mangement Corp now owns 1,770 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock worth $609,000 after purchasing an additional 27 shares during the period. Eubel Brady & Suttman Asset Management Inc. raised its position in shares of Home Depot by 1.3% in the fourth quarter. Eubel Brady & Suttman Asset Management Inc. now owns 2,130 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock valued at $733,000 after buying an additional 27 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Mill Capital Management LLC raised its position in shares of Home Depot by 0.4% in the fourth quarter. Mill Capital Management LLC now owns 7,377 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock valued at $2,538,000 after buying an additional 27 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 70.86% of the company’s stock.

Insider Activity at Home Depot

In other Home Depot news, CFO Richard V. Mcphail sold 5,989 shares of Home Depot stock in a transaction 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 completion of the transaction, the chief financial officer directly owned 48,104 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $16,759,433.60. The trade was a 11.07% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at the SEC website. Also, EVP Michael F. Rowe sold 710 shares of the company’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 sale, the executive vice president owned 6,838 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $2,302,764.88. The trade was a 9.41% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Over the last ninety days, insiders sold 9,154 shares of company stock worth $3,132,798. Company insiders own 0.08% of the company’s stock.

About Representative Hern

Kevin Hern (Republican Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing Oklahoma’s 1st Congressional District. He assumed office on November 13, 2018. His current term ends on January 3, 2027.

Hern (Republican Party) is running for re-election to the U.S. House to represent Oklahoma’s 1st Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election.

Kevin Hern went into business as a McDonald’s franchisee in 1999. He acquired 10 McDonald’s franchises by 2012. He served on the McDonald’s National Leadership Team for 13 years, including the tax policy team, the insurance corporation, and as chairman of the economics team. From 2011 to 2015, he was chairman of the finance committee of the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority.

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.