Janney Capital Management LLC Has $15.35 Million Holdings in The Home Depot, Inc. $HD

Janney Capital Management LLC lifted its holdings in shares of The Home Depot, Inc. (NYSE:HD) by 5.3% during the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 37,885 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock after purchasing an additional 1,891 shares during the quarter. Janney Capital Management LLC’s holdings in Home Depot were worth $15,351,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Other institutional investors have also made changes to their positions in the company. Norges Bank bought a new stake in shares of Home Depot during the 2nd quarter valued at $4,885,603,000. Laurel Wealth Advisors LLC increased its position in shares of Home Depot by 36,207.5% in the second quarter. Laurel Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 10,076,783 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock worth $3,694,552,000 after purchasing an additional 10,049,029 shares during the period. Valeo Financial Advisors LLC raised its stake in Home Depot by 16,746.9% in the second quarter. Valeo Financial Advisors LLC now owns 4,537,880 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock valued at $1,663,768,000 after purchasing an additional 4,510,944 shares in the last quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. lifted its position in Home Depot by 1.5% during the second quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 97,978,814 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock worth $35,922,952,000 after purchasing an additional 1,494,615 shares during the period. Finally, Kingstone Capital Partners Texas LLC bought a new position in Home Depot in the 2nd quarter valued at about $418,486,000. 70.86% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Home Depot Price Performance

Home Depot stock opened at $375.10 on Tuesday. The company has a market capitalization of $373.42 billion, a PE ratio of 25.57, a P/E/G ratio of 13.96 and a beta of 1.08. The company has a current ratio of 1.05, a quick ratio of 0.29 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.82. The stock has a 50-day moving average price of $354.48 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $377.94. The Home Depot, Inc. has a 12 month low of $326.31 and a 12 month high of $426.75.

Home Depot (NYSE:HD) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, November 18th. The home improvement retailer reported $3.74 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $3.83 by ($0.09). Home Depot had a net margin of 8.77% and a return on equity of 160.74%. The business had revenue of $41.35 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $41.06 billion. During the same quarter last year, the business earned $3.78 EPS. The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 2.8% compared to the same quarter last year. Home Depot has set its FY 2025 guidance at 14.478-14.478 EPS. Analysts expect that The Home Depot, Inc. will post 15.13 EPS for the current year.

Home Depot Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, December 18th. Investors of record on Thursday, December 4th were paid a $2.30 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Thursday, December 4th. This represents a $9.20 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.5%. Home Depot’s payout ratio is currently 62.71%.

Insider Activity at Home Depot

In other Home Depot news, EVP Ann Marie Campbell sold 145 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, December 11th. The stock was sold at an average price of $358.26, for a total value of $51,947.70. Following the sale, the executive vice president owned 12,320 shares in the company, valued at approximately $4,413,763.20. The trade was a 1.16% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this link. Also, EVP Teresa Wynn Roseborough sold 2,872 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Friday, December 26th. The shares were sold at an average price of $348.52, for a total value of $1,000,949.44. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 13,196 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $4,599,069.92. The trade was a 17.87% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Insiders sold 4,963 shares of company stock worth $1,748,845 over the last three months. Company insiders own 0.10% of the company’s stock.

Home Depot News Summary

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

• Positive Sentiment: The Home Depot expanded its strategic partnership with Google Cloud to deploy “agentic” AI tools (Magic Apron enhancements, AI product-list builders for pros, automated material ordering) that aim to deepen customer engagement and boost pro workflow efficiency. The Home Depot and Google Cloud Launch Agentic AI Tools Home Depot Goes All-In On Agentic AI With Google Cloud
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst/industry pieces highlight Home Depot gearing up for a 2026 housing rebound with pro-focused tools and supply-chain upgrades, positioning it to scale if interest rates fall and demand for remodeling and new construction recovers. Is Home Depot Stock Best Positioned If Rates Ease in 2026? Home Depot Stock Gains With New Housing Plans
• Positive Sentiment: Unusual options activity: traders bought a large volume of Home Depot call options, indicating near-term bullish speculation or hedging interest that can support upside momentum in the stock. Traders Purchase Large Volume of Home Depot Call Options
• Neutral Sentiment: Coverage of Home Depot as a dividend holding reinforces its income-story appeal; lower rates could boost long-term growth prospects, but these are gradual catalysts rather than immediate drivers. 2 Top Dividend Stocks to Buy in 2026 and Hold for a Lifetime of Passive Income The Dogs of the Dow: 10 Downtrodden Dividends
• Negative Sentiment: A comparative piece contrasts Home Depot with peers (e.g., Costco) and underscores Home Depot’s sensitivity to macro forces — a reminder that weaker housing activity or slower rate cuts could weigh on revenue and margins. Best Stock to Buy Right Now: Costco vs. Home Depot

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several research firms recently issued reports on HD. Truist Financial set a $390.00 price target on shares of Home Depot in a research report on Wednesday, December 17th. Citigroup decreased their price target on Home Depot from $422.00 to $407.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Friday, November 21st. Gordon Haskett dropped their price objective on Home Depot from $345.00 to $330.00 and set a “hold” rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday, November 19th. Guggenheim decreased their target price on Home Depot from $450.00 to $400.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research report on Thursday, November 20th. Finally, Robert W. Baird lowered their target price on Home Depot from $450.00 to $415.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday, November 19th. Twenty-one research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eleven have assigned a Hold rating and two have issued a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, Home Depot presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $402.10.

Home Depot Company 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.