The Home Depot, Inc. $HD Shares Purchased by Farther Finance Advisors LLC

Farther Finance Advisors LLC grew its holdings in shares of The Home Depot, Inc. (NYSE:HD) by 15.6% in the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 38,298 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock after buying an additional 5,182 shares during the quarter. Farther Finance Advisors LLC’s holdings in Home Depot were worth $15,518,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Other large investors also recently made changes to their positions in the company. Legend Financial Advisors Inc. purchased a new stake in Home Depot during the 2nd quarter worth $28,000. Sagard Holdings Management Inc. purchased a new stake in shares of Home Depot in the second quarter worth about $29,000. LFA Lugano Financial Advisors SA purchased a new stake in shares of Home Depot in the second quarter worth about $32,000. Dougherty Wealth Advisers LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Home Depot in the third quarter valued at about $38,000. Finally, Legacy Investment Solutions LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Home Depot during the 2nd quarter valued at about $35,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 70.86% of the company’s stock.

Home Depot Price Performance

HD opened at $345.07 on Wednesday. The company has a 50-day moving average of $363.90 and a 200-day moving average of $378.48. The company has a market capitalization of $343.52 billion, a P/E ratio of 23.52, a PEG ratio of 12.90 and a beta of 1.06. The Home Depot, Inc. has a 1-year low of $326.31 and a 1-year high of $426.75. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.82, a quick ratio of 0.29 and a current ratio of 1.05.

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

Home Depot Announces Dividend

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, December 18th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, December 4th were given a $2.30 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Thursday, December 4th. This represents a $9.20 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.7%. Home Depot’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 62.71%.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other Home Depot news, EVP Ann Marie Campbell sold 145 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, December 11th. The shares were sold at an average price of $358.26, for a total transaction of $51,947.70. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president owned 12,320 shares in the company, valued at $4,413,763.20. The trade was a 1.16% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this link. Also, EVP Angie Brown sold 1,946 shares of the stock in a transaction on Friday, December 12th. The stock was sold at an average price of $357.63, for a total transaction of $695,947.98. Following the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 3,941 shares in the company, valued at $1,409,419.83. This trade represents a 33.06% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. 0.10% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

Home Depot News Summary

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

• Positive Sentiment: Wolfe Research raised its price target on HD to $415 and kept an “outperform” rating, implying meaningful upside vs. the current price — a direct analyst vote of confidence that can support the stock. Wolfe adjusts price target
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts note Home Depot’s Pro (contractor/commercial) business is performing better than DIY, which can stabilize revenue even if consumer renovation spending softens — a structural positive for margins and predictability. Is Home Depot’s Pro momentum enough
• Neutral Sentiment: Coverage compares HD vs. Lowe’s on AI strategy — Lowe’s is investing in AI as core infrastructure while Home Depot focuses on embedding intelligence into execution, logistics and Pro services. This is strategic positioning rather than an immediate earnings driver. LOW vs HD: AI bet
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst/video commentary argues Home Depot could lay a 2026 rebound foundation if Fed rate cuts progress, but timing and consumer response remain uncertain — a macro-linked view that supports upside only if rates and housing trends improve. Building 2026 Foundation on Interest Rate Outlook
• Negative Sentiment: Unusually large put-option buying: investors purchased about 46,941 puts (≈47% above average), signaling elevated downside hedging or bearish bets that can increase near-term volatility and pressure the stock.
• Negative Sentiment: Sector/stock skepticism: recent pieces argue the home-improvement sector struggled in 2025 (rates, housing weakness) and one outlet concluded only one of HD or LOW is a buy for 2026 — commentary that can weigh on investor confidence and relative valuation. Only 1 of these is a buy for 2026
• Negative Sentiment: Analysts and commentators note HD underperformed in 2025 and that “timing is the challenge” for a rebound — a reminder that execution and macro timing risk remain key near-term catalysts. Timing is the challenge

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several analysts have issued reports on the stock. Gordon Haskett lowered their price objective on shares of Home Depot from $345.00 to $330.00 and set a “hold” rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday, November 19th. Bank of America lowered their price target on shares of Home Depot from $450.00 to $430.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a report on Wednesday, November 19th. Robert W. Baird dropped their price target on shares of Home Depot from $450.00 to $415.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, November 19th. Piper Sandler decreased their price objective on shares of Home Depot from $450.00 to $441.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday, December 10th. Finally, The Goldman Sachs Group restated a “buy” rating and set a $413.00 target price on shares of Home Depot in a research note on Wednesday, December 10th. Twenty-one analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eleven have issued a Hold rating and two have issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $402.10.

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.