Curtis Advisory Group LLC Buys 3,247 Shares of The Home Depot, Inc. $HD

Curtis Advisory Group LLC boosted its stake in shares of The Home Depot, Inc. (NYSE:HD) by 84.5% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 7,088 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock after purchasing an additional 3,247 shares during the quarter. Curtis Advisory Group LLC’s holdings in Home Depot were worth $2,439,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Several other hedge funds also recently modified their holdings of the business. Robbins Farley boosted its position in shares of Home Depot by 6.5% in the fourth quarter. Robbins Farley now owns 17,338 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock valued at $5,966,000 after acquiring an additional 1,054 shares during the period. Successful Portfolios LLC boosted its position in shares of Home Depot by 6.1% in the fourth quarter. Successful Portfolios LLC now owns 7,445 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock valued at $2,789,000 after acquiring an additional 426 shares during the period. Kellett Wealth Advisors LLC boosted its position in shares of Home Depot by 5.1% in the fourth quarter. Kellett Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 757 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock valued at $261,000 after acquiring an additional 37 shares during the period. Mainsail Financial Group LLC boosted its position in shares of Home Depot by 2.5% in the fourth quarter. Mainsail Financial Group LLC now owns 2,791 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock valued at $961,000 after acquiring an additional 68 shares during the period. Finally, Clear Creek Financial Management LLC boosted its position in shares of Home Depot by 17.6% in the fourth quarter. Clear Creek Financial Management LLC now owns 7,385 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock valued at $2,541,000 after acquiring an additional 1,103 shares during the period. 70.86% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Home Depot Price Performance

Home Depot stock opened at $337.13 on Monday. The business’s 50-day simple moving average is $356.43 and its 200 day simple moving average is $364.40. The stock has a market cap of $335.79 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 23.69, a P/E/G ratio of 3.69 and a beta of 1.09. The Home Depot, Inc. has a 12-month low of $315.31 and a 12-month high of $426.75. The company has a quick ratio of 0.26, a current ratio of 1.06 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.62.

Home Depot (NYSE:HD) last posted its quarterly 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 return on equity of 134.32% and a net margin of 8.60%.The business had revenue of $38.20 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $38.01 billion. During the same quarter last year, the business earned $3.13 earnings per share. The firm’s quarterly 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. As a group, research analysts anticipate that The Home Depot, Inc. will post 15.13 earnings per share for the current year.

Home Depot Increases Dividend

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, March 26th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, March 12th were issued a dividend of $2.33 per share. This represents a $9.32 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.8%. 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 dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 65.50%.

Insider Transactions at Home Depot

In other Home Depot news, CFO Richard V. Mcphail sold 2,550 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, March 4th. The stock was sold at an average price of $368.89, for a total transaction of $940,669.50. Following the transaction, the chief financial officer owned 44,566 shares in the company, valued at approximately $16,439,951.74. This trade represents a 5.41% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through the SEC website. Company insiders own 0.10% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several research firms have recently weighed in on HD. Truist Financial set a $424.00 price objective on Home Depot in a research report on Tuesday, February 24th. Evercore reduced their price objective on Home Depot from $425.00 to $415.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a research report on Tuesday, March 31st. UBS Group reissued an “outperform” rating on shares of Home Depot in a research report on Tuesday, March 24th. TD Cowen restated a “buy” rating on shares of Home Depot in a research note on Thursday, March 12th. Finally, KeyCorp restated a “sector weight” rating on shares of Home Depot in a research note on Wednesday, February 25th. Twenty equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, twelve have given a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $414.17.

Home Depot News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: Erste Group raised its FY2028 EPS estimate for Home Depot, which supports upward earnings revisions and could be a catalyst for the stock if other brokers follow suit. Home Depot FY2028 EPS Estimate Increased by Erste Group Bank
• Positive Sentiment: Brokerage coverage remains favorable overall — Home Depot recently received a consensus “Moderate Buy” from analysts, which can support demand from institutional investors. The Home Depot Receives Consensus Recommendation of “Moderate Buy”
• Positive Sentiment: Recent pieces highlighting Wall Street analyst optimism argue that buy-side sentiment and average brokerage recommendations remain constructive for HD, providing a counterweight to headline risk. Is Home Depot (HD) a Buy as Wall Street Analysts Look Optimistic?
• Neutral Sentiment: Home Depot presented at the J.P. Morgan Retail Round Up — investor presentations can clarify strategy and guide expectations but typically have a gradual impact. HD Presents at J.P. Morgan Retail Round Up Forum 2026 Transcript
• Neutral Sentiment: Several outlets are debating whether the shares still offer value after recent strength; this keeps valuation front-and-center for investors deciding to add or trim exposure. Is It Too Late To Consider Home Depot (HD)?
• Negative Sentiment: CNBC host Jim Cramer called Home Depot one of his “two worst stocks,” a high-visibility negative comment that can sway retail sentiment and increase short-term selling pressure. Jim Cramer Says Home Depot Is One of His Two Worst Stocks
• Negative Sentiment: Coverage questioning why HD shares have fallen and whether the pullback is a buying opportunity highlights near-term downside concerns around same-store sales trends and consumer remodeling demand. Why Is Home Depot Stock Falling, and is it a Buying Opportunity?

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.