Legacy Advisors LLC grew its position in The Home Depot, Inc. (NYSE:HD – Free Report) by 89.8% in the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 6,845 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock after buying an additional 3,238 shares during the quarter. Legacy Advisors LLC’s holdings in Home Depot were worth $2,414,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.
Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also made changes to their positions in the company. Greenwood Gearhart LLC boosted its position in shares of Home Depot by 33.9% in the 2nd quarter. Greenwood Gearhart LLC now owns 5,550 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock worth $1,957,000 after buying an additional 1,405 shares in the last quarter. MBM Wealth Consultants LLC grew its stake in Home Depot by 19.7% in the 2nd quarter. MBM Wealth Consultants LLC now owns 6,149 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock valued at $2,169,000 after acquiring an additional 1,011 shares during the last quarter. Seamount Financial Group Inc. increased its holdings in Home Depot by 3.0% during the 2nd quarter. Seamount Financial Group Inc. now owns 2,128 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock valued at $750,000 after acquiring an additional 61 shares in the last quarter. Pine Valley Investments Ltd Liability Co increased its holdings in Home Depot by 2.8% during the 2nd quarter. Pine Valley Investments Ltd Liability Co now owns 31,465 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock valued at $11,097,000 after acquiring an additional 854 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Barrett & Company Inc. raised its position in Home Depot by 95.2% during the second quarter. Barrett & Company Inc. now owns 615 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock worth $217,000 after acquiring an additional 300 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 70.86% of the company’s stock.
Analysts Set New Price Targets
HD has been the topic of several research reports. Bank of America began coverage on shares of Home Depot in a research report on Tuesday, May 5th. They issued a “buy” rating and a $374.00 price target on the stock. Guggenheim restated a “buy” rating and set a $425.00 price objective on shares of Home Depot in a research report on Wednesday. Wells Fargo & Company upped their target price on Home Depot from $360.00 to $400.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Tuesday, August 11th. Wall Street Zen upgraded Home Depot from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Tuesday, June 2nd. Finally, Citigroup dropped their price target 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 equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, thirteen have assigned a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Home Depot currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $375.54.
Home Depot Stock Performance
Shares of NYSE HD opened at $334.28 on Friday. The company has a market cap of $333.32 billion, a PE ratio of 23.39, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 4.49 and a beta of 0.95. The Home Depot, Inc. has a 12 month low of $289.10 and a 12 month high of $426.75. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.64, a current ratio of 1.08 and a quick ratio of 0.28. The company has a 50-day simple moving average of $340.71 and a 200-day simple moving average of $340.49.
Home Depot (NYSE:HD – Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, August 18th. The home improvement retailer reported $4.92 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $4.73 by $0.19. The business had revenue of $47.86 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $47.24 billion. Home Depot had a net margin of 8.41% and a return on equity of 106.42%. The company’s revenue was up 5.7% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business posted $4.68 earnings per share. Home Depot has set its FY 2026 guidance at 14.690-15.278 EPS. On average, equities analysts anticipate that The Home Depot, Inc. will post 14.99 earnings per share for the current year.
Home Depot Dividend Announcement
The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, September 17th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, September 3rd will be issued a $2.33 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, September 3rd. This represents a $9.32 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.8%. Home Depot’s payout ratio is 65.22%.
Key Headlines Impacting Home Depot
Here are the key news stories impacting Home Depot this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Home Depot reported quarterly revenue of $47.86 billion and adjusted earnings of $4.92 per share, exceeding analyst expectations. Revenue increased 5.7% year over year, supported by professional-customer demand, project activity and improved digital fulfillment. Home Depot Q2 Earnings Call Spotlights Pro Momentum and Cost Pressures
- Positive Sentiment: Analysts at BofA, UBS and other firms viewed the results as evidence of stronger execution and potential growth ahead of a broader home-improvement recovery. Several analysts reaffirmed Buy ratings, including DA Davidson, Argus and Guggenheim, with price targets ranging from $377 to $425. Home Depot’s Q2 Results Show Solid Execution Amid Tough Housing Backdrop, BofA Says
- Positive Sentiment: The board declared a quarterly dividend of $2.33 per share, payable September 17 to shareholders of record September 3, providing continued income support for investors. The Home Depot Declares Quarterly Dividend of $2.33
- Neutral Sentiment: Home Depot expanded express delivery nationwide from local stores, a move aimed at capturing smaller, convenience-driven projects as customers defer large renovations. Home Depot offers nationwide express delivery from local stores
- Negative Sentiment: Elevated mortgage rates continue to discourage home moves and major remodeling projects, shifting spending toward maintenance rather than higher-ticket purchases. Analysts also warned that a $730 million tariff refund largely offset higher fuel, energy and operating costs, limiting its benefit to earnings. Home Depot’s $730 million tariff refund was largely offset by rising costs
- Negative Sentiment: Investor sentiment remains mixed: RBC lowered its price target to $342 and maintained a Sector Perform rating, while commentary cautioned that the earnings beat does not yet signal a broad housing recovery. Home Depot faces uphill battle amid a growing customer problem
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.
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