Aaron Wealth Advisors LLC Reduces Stake in The Home Depot, Inc. $HD

Aaron Wealth Advisors LLC reduced its position in The Home Depot, Inc. (NYSE:HD) by 25.6% during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 9,958 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock after selling 3,423 shares during the period. Aaron Wealth Advisors LLC’s holdings in Home Depot were worth $3,427,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently modified their holdings of the company. Parvin Asset Management LLC boosted its stake in shares of Home Depot by 110.0% in the 3rd quarter. Parvin Asset Management LLC now owns 63 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock worth $26,000 after buying an additional 33 shares during the last quarter. Financially Speaking Inc purchased a new position in Home Depot during the third quarter valued at $31,000. Sagard Holdings Management Inc. purchased a new position in Home Depot during the second quarter valued at $29,000. Imprint Wealth LLC purchased a new position in Home Depot during the third quarter valued at $34,000. Finally, Dougherty Wealth Advisers LLC purchased a new position in Home Depot during the third quarter valued at $38,000. 70.86% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Home Depot News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: Analysts/market pieces argue HD looks oversold and offers long-term upside based on its dividend, aging U.S. housing stock and a consensus price target well above current levels — a buy-and-hold case for income-oriented investors. 3 Discounted Stocks With Strong Rebound Potential
• Positive Sentiment: Home Depot’s Pro business and SRS integration are cited as a key growth lever amid softer retail demand — Pro sales, digital tools and repair-driven spending could stabilize revenue even if DIY demand weakens. Home Depot’s Pro Business: Key Growth Lever Amid Slow Demand?
• Positive Sentiment: Options and technical commentators note HD finding support around ~$320 and suggest bullish strategies (e.g., bull put spreads) for investors who view the pullback as a buying opportunity. That technical support could limit downside near-term. Optimistic on HD? This Bull Put Spread May Fit Perfectly
• Neutral Sentiment: Broader market technicals (Dow test) and general coverage mention HD as a stock to watch given its YTD softness; this provides context but not a direct company-specific catalyst. The Dow Tests a Key Technical Threshold. Watching Apple, Home Depot Stocks.
• Neutral Sentiment: Zacks and other investor-attention pieces note elevated interest in HD and recap factors (dividend, margins, demand mix) — useful summaries but not new drivers. The Home Depot, Inc. (HD) is Attracting Investor Attention: Here is What You Should Know
• Negative Sentiment: High-profile negative commentary (Jim Cramer) and coverage of the recent move to 52‑week lows are pressuring sentiment; public criticism from influential commentators can accelerate selling and heighten volatility. “One of the Most Problematic Positions in My Portfolio” Jim Cramer Turns on Home Depot Stock (NYSE:HD)

Home Depot Trading Down 2.6%

Shares of HD stock opened at $318.09 on Wednesday. The Home Depot, Inc. has a 12-month low of $315.31 and a 12-month high of $426.75. The company has a current ratio of 1.06, a quick ratio of 0.26 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.62. The stock’s 50-day moving average price is $358.60 and its 200-day moving average price is $365.95. The stock has a market capitalization of $316.82 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 22.35, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 3.51 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, topping the consensus estimate of $2.52 by $0.20. Home Depot had a return on equity of 134.32% and a net margin of 8.60%.The firm had revenue of $38.20 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $38.01 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the firm posted $3.13 earnings per share. The business’s revenue was down 3.8% compared to the same quarter last year. Home Depot has set its FY 2026 guidance at 14.230-14.799 EPS. Equities 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 issued a $2.33 dividend. This represents a $9.32 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.9%. This is a positive change from Home Depot’s previous quarterly dividend of $2.30. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Thursday, March 12th. Home Depot’s payout ratio is presently 65.50%.

Insider Activity

In other news, CFO Richard V. Mcphail sold 2,550 shares of Home Depot 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 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 ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Company insiders own 0.10% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several equities analysts recently weighed in on HD shares. BNP Paribas Exane lowered their target price on Home Depot from $391.00 to $348.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a research report on Tuesday, March 24th. Sanford C. Bernstein lifted their target price on Home Depot from $381.00 to $390.00 and gave the company a “market perform” rating in a research report on Wednesday, February 25th. Citigroup lifted their target price on Home Depot from $407.00 to $450.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, February 12th. Jefferies Financial Group lifted their target price on Home Depot from $424.00 to $454.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Tuesday, February 24th. Finally, Morgan Stanley lifted their target price on Home Depot from $412.00 to $420.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Wednesday, February 25th. Twenty analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, twelve have assigned a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $414.17.

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.