V Square Quantitative Management LLC Cuts Stock Position in The Home Depot, Inc. $HD

V Square Quantitative Management LLC reduced its position in The Home Depot, Inc. (NYSE:HD) by 10.3% in the 4th quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The fund owned 16,601 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock after selling 1,906 shares during the quarter. Home Depot comprises approximately 0.6% of V Square Quantitative Management LLC’s holdings, making the stock its 18th largest position. V Square Quantitative Management LLC’s holdings in Home Depot were worth $5,712,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Other hedge funds have also made changes to their positions in the company. Vanguard Group Inc. lifted its holdings in Home Depot by 0.3% during the 3rd quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 98,310,031 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock worth $39,834,241,000 after buying an additional 331,217 shares in the last quarter. Capital Research Global Investors grew its stake in shares of Home Depot by 0.3% in the third quarter. Capital Research Global Investors now owns 11,400,133 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock worth $4,619,229,000 after acquiring an additional 30,739 shares in the last quarter. Wellington Management Group LLP increased its position in shares of Home Depot by 60.8% during the third quarter. Wellington Management Group LLP now owns 10,143,089 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock worth $4,109,878,000 after acquiring an additional 3,836,051 shares during the period. Fisher Asset Management LLC raised its stake in shares of Home Depot by 2.0% in the third quarter. Fisher Asset Management LLC now owns 10,130,293 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock valued at $4,104,694,000 after acquiring an additional 197,211 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Legal & General Group Plc boosted its holdings in Home Depot by 1.9% in the third quarter. Legal & General Group Plc now owns 6,181,165 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock valued at $2,504,546,000 after purchasing an additional 116,875 shares during the period. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 70.86% of the company’s stock.

Home Depot Stock Performance

Shares of HD opened at $339.57 on Friday. The company has a quick ratio of 0.26, a current ratio of 1.06 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.62. The Home Depot, Inc. has a 52-week low of $315.31 and a 52-week high of $426.75. The stock has a 50 day moving average price of $357.17 and a 200 day moving average price of $365.56. The company has a market capitalization of $338.23 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 23.86, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 3.67 and a beta of 1.09.

Home Depot (NYSE:HD) last issued its earnings results on Tuesday, February 24th. The home improvement retailer reported $2.72 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.52 by $0.20. Home Depot had a net margin of 8.60% and a return on equity of 134.32%. The business had revenue of $38.20 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $38.01 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business posted $3.13 EPS. The company’s revenue for the quarter was down 3.8% on a year-over-year basis. Home Depot has set its FY 2026 guidance at 14.230-14.799 EPS. Research analysts predict that The Home Depot, Inc. will post 15.13 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Home Depot Increases Dividend

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, March 26th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, March 12th were given a dividend of $2.33 per share. This represents a $9.32 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.7%. This is an increase from Home Depot’s previous quarterly dividend of $2.30. The ex-dividend date was Thursday, March 12th. Home Depot’s payout ratio is presently 65.50%.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several equities research analysts have weighed in on the company. The Goldman Sachs Group cut their price target on Home Depot from $413.00 to $409.00 in a report on Wednesday, February 25th. TD Cowen reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of Home Depot in a research note on Thursday, March 12th. DA Davidson boosted their price objective on Home Depot from $407.00 to $445.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Tuesday, February 24th. Daiwa Securities Group upped their target price on shares of Home Depot from $360.00 to $390.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research note on Thursday, February 26th. Finally, Evercore lowered their price target on shares of Home Depot from $425.00 to $415.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a report on Tuesday, March 31st. Twenty analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, twelve have assigned a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $414.17.

Home Depot News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: Geopolitical easing and an oil-price drop boosted consumer stocks, helping lift Home Depot as lower energy prices can ease consumer spending pressure and reduce costs for Pro customers. Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: Brokerage consensus remains favorable — Home Depot recently received a “Moderate Buy” consensus from brokerages, supporting demand from institutionally minded investors. Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: Erste Group nudged up its FY2028 EPS estimate (to $16.32 from $16.30), signaling analysts see small but steady earnings resilience; incremental upgrades can underpin modest upside. Read More.
• Neutral Sentiment: Management presented at the J.P. Morgan Retail Roundup (transcript available) — investors should watch commentary on Pro demand, inventory and margin posture for guidance clarity. Read More.
• Neutral Sentiment: Market write-ups note Home Depot has outpaced indices recently but faces mixed near-term returns; these pieces frame the stock as a defensive, long-cycle retailer rather than a near-term breakout story. Read More.
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst and retail commentary ask whether current levels leave meaningful upside after recent strength — useful for investors weighing entry timing. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: High-profile bearish voice: Jim Cramer named Home Depot as one of his “two worst stocks,” which can sow short-term retail investor caution and headline-driven selling. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: Coverage highlights Home Depot hitting a 52-week low amid weak big-ticket demand and margin pressures, a reminder of the underlying demand risks that could cap rallies. Read More.

Insider Buying and Selling at Home Depot

In other news, CFO Richard V. Mcphail sold 2,550 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, March 4th. The stock was sold at an average price of $368.89, for a total value of $940,669.50. Following the completion of the sale, the chief financial officer directly owned 44,566 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $16,439,951.74. The trade was a 5.41% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this link. Insiders own 0.10% of the company’s stock.

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.