The Home Depot, Inc. $HD Shares Acquired by Annis Gardner Whiting Capital Advisors LLC

Annis Gardner Whiting Capital Advisors LLC increased its stake in shares of The Home Depot, Inc. (NYSE:HD) by 47.8% in the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 4,143 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock after purchasing an additional 1,340 shares during the period. Annis Gardner Whiting Capital Advisors LLC’s holdings in Home Depot were worth $1,679,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Sagard Holdings Management Inc. purchased a new stake in shares of Home Depot in the second quarter valued at $29,000. LFA Lugano Financial Advisors SA acquired a new position in Home Depot in the 2nd quarter valued at about $32,000. Legacy Investment Solutions LLC purchased a new position in Home Depot in the 2nd quarter valued at about $35,000. Dougherty Wealth Advisers LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Home Depot during the 3rd quarter worth about $38,000. Finally, Marquette Asset Management LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Home Depot during the third quarter worth about $38,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 70.86% of the company’s stock.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several equities analysts recently issued reports on the stock. Citigroup reduced their price objective on shares of Home Depot from $422.00 to $407.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Friday, November 21st. KGI Securities downgraded Home Depot from an “outperform” rating to a “hold” rating and set a $320.00 price target for the company. in a report on Wednesday, November 19th. Guggenheim reduced their price target on Home Depot from $450.00 to $400.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Thursday, November 20th. Evercore ISI lowered their price objective on Home Depot from $450.00 to $425.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday, November 19th. Finally, Royal Bank Of Canada reduced their target price on Home Depot from $376.00 to $366.00 and set a “sector perform” rating on the stock in a research report on Wednesday, December 10th. Twenty-one analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eleven have issued a Hold rating and two have assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $404.50.

Home Depot Stock Performance

Shares of NYSE:HD opened at $375.30 on Thursday. The business has a 50-day moving average of $358.28 and a two-hundred day moving average of $378.72. The firm has a market capitalization of $373.61 billion, a PE ratio of 25.58, a P/E/G ratio of 14.18 and a beta of 1.08. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.82, a current ratio of 1.05 and a quick ratio of 0.29. 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 earnings results 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 return on equity of 160.74% and a net margin of 8.77%.The firm had revenue of $41.35 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $41.06 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm posted $3.78 EPS. 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, research analysts forecast that The Home Depot, Inc. will post 15.13 earnings per share for the current year.

Home Depot Dividend Announcement

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

Insider Activity

In related news, EVP Teresa Wynn Roseborough sold 2,872 shares of the stock in a transaction on Friday, December 26th. The stock was 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 in the company, valued at approximately $4,599,069.92. This represents a 17.87% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through the SEC website. Also, EVP Ann Marie Campbell sold 145 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, December 11th. The shares were sold at an average price of $358.26, for a total value of $51,947.70. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 12,320 shares in the company, valued at $4,413,763.20. This trade represents a 1.16% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. In the last 90 days, insiders have sold 4,963 shares of company stock valued at $1,748,845. Company insiders own 0.10% of the company’s stock.

Trending Headlines about Home Depot

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

• Positive Sentiment: Management is cutting ~800 corporate roles to reduce overhead and speed decision‑making; investors may view this as a margin‑protecting step if revenue growth remains muted. Reuters: Home Depot to cut 800 corporate jobs
• Neutral Sentiment: The company is requiring corporate employees to return to the office five days a week, which management says should increase speed and alignment but could raise retention risks and execution costs in the near term. CNBC: Home Depot lays off 800 workers, says corporate employees will return to office 5 days a week
• Neutral Sentiment: Market analysts are mixed on HD’s trajectory — some see long‑term resilience due to scale and digital tools, while others point to near‑term headwinds from housing and margin pressure; this keeps consensus views and target prices split. Globe and Mail: Analysts Have Conflicting Sentiments on Home Depot
• Negative Sentiment: Home Depot reported an EPS miss and lowered near‑term outlook vs. past levels; combined with a sluggish housing market, that points to continued revenue and earnings pressure into 2026. Zacks: Is Home Depot Still a Long‑Term Winner Despite 2025 EPS Decline?
• Negative Sentiment: Shares have been trading down recently as investors digest the combination of weak top‑line momentum, cost actions and mixed analyst takes — near‑term volatility is likely until clearer sales/earnings trends emerge. Zacks: Home Depot Stock Declines While Market Improves

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.