The Home Depot, Inc. $HD Stock Holdings Raised by Capital Investment Advisors LLC

Capital Investment Advisors LLC lifted its position in The Home Depot, Inc. (NYSE:HD) by 2.5% in the third quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 254,260 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock after purchasing an additional 6,091 shares during the quarter. Home Depot accounts for about 1.7% of Capital Investment Advisors LLC’s holdings, making the stock its 9th largest holding. Capital Investment Advisors LLC’s holdings in Home Depot were worth $103,023,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Other institutional investors have also recently modified their holdings of the company. Legend Financial Advisors Inc. bought a new position in Home Depot during the second quarter valued at approximately $28,000. Sagard Holdings Management Inc. purchased a new stake in shares of Home Depot in the 2nd quarter valued at $29,000. LFA Lugano Financial Advisors SA bought a new position in shares of Home Depot during the 2nd quarter valued at $32,000. Dougherty Wealth Advisers LLC purchased a new position in Home Depot in the 3rd quarter worth $38,000. Finally, Legacy Investment Solutions LLC bought a new stake in Home Depot in the second quarter worth $35,000. 70.86% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Home Depot Price Performance

Shares of Home Depot stock opened at $374.67 on Friday. The business has a 50 day moving average of $354.54 and a 200 day moving average of $377.75. The Home Depot, Inc. has a 52 week low of $326.31 and a 52 week high of $426.75. The company has a market cap of $372.98 billion, a PE ratio of 25.54, a P/E/G ratio of 13.96 and a beta of 1.08. The company has a quick ratio of 0.29, a current ratio of 1.05 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.82.

Home Depot (NYSE:HD) last issued its quarterly earnings data 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). Home Depot had a return on equity of 160.74% and a net margin of 8.77%.The company 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 company posted $3.78 earnings per share. The firm’s revenue for the quarter 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. As a group, equities research analysts forecast that The Home Depot, Inc. will post 15.13 earnings per share for the current year.

Home Depot Announces Dividend

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

Home Depot News Summary

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

• Positive Sentiment: Investors expect a White House housing initiative to boost homebuilding and repair activity, which should lift demand for Home Depot’s products and services. Trump Housing Plan Sends Home Depot Stock Higher
• Positive Sentiment: Large call buying occurred today (46,130 calls, ~37% above typical volume), indicating speculative or hedged bullish positioning that can amplify upside near term.
• Positive Sentiment: Prominent TV commentary favors HD as a housing/play (Jim Cramer preferring Home Depot), which can drive retail flows and sentiment. Jim Cramer Prefers Home Depot Over Fortune Brands as a Housing Play
• Positive Sentiment: A vendor-related issue (Kurt Weiss Greenhouses) drew attention but the company’s response was viewed positively by some outlets, removing a near-term reputational overhang. Home Depot Stock Surges With Kurt Weiss Greenhouses Response
• Neutral Sentiment: Broader market strength (Dow gains) has supported HD alongside other large-cap consumer names, a technical tailwind rather than company-specific news. Nike, Home Depot share gains contribute to Dow’s nearly 225-point jump
• Neutral Sentiment: Investor interest metrics and analyst/valuation write-ups are getting attention, but they largely summarize mixed fundamentals (recent EPS miss vs. solid revenue) rather than new catalysts. Assessing Home Depot (HD) Valuation After Recent Mixed Share Price Performance Investors Heavily Search The Home Depot, Inc. (HD)
• Negative Sentiment: Earlier unusual put buying (57,026 puts) indicates some market participants taking or hedging for downside risk—this raises near-term volatility risk.
• Negative Sentiment: A Pomerantz law firm investigation notice was filed, signaling potential shareholder litigation risk that can weigh on sentiment until resolved. Pomerantz Law Firm Investigates Claims On Behalf of Investors of The Home Depot, Inc.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of brokerages have recently issued reports on HD. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “hold (c+)” rating on shares of Home Depot in a research note on Monday, December 29th. Wells Fargo & Company dropped their target price on Home Depot from $400.00 to $395.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a report on Wednesday, December 10th. Royal Bank Of Canada decreased their price target on Home Depot from $376.00 to $366.00 and set a “sector perform” rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, December 10th. Telsey Advisory Group lowered their price objective on Home Depot from $430.00 to $410.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday, December 10th. Finally, The Goldman Sachs Group restated a “buy” rating and issued a $413.00 target price on shares of Home Depot in a report on Wednesday, December 10th. 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 company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $402.10.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other news, EVP Angie Brown sold 1,946 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, December 12th. The stock was sold at an average price of $357.63, for a total value of $695,947.98. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president owned 3,941 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,409,419.83. This represents a 33.06% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through the SEC website. Also, EVP Teresa Wynn Roseborough sold 2,872 shares of Home Depot stock in a transaction that occurred on 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 sale, the executive vice president owned 13,196 shares in the company, valued at $4,599,069.92. This represents a 17.87% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. 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 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.