Founders Capital Management LLC Cuts Stock Holdings in The Home Depot, Inc. $HD

Founders Capital Management LLC decreased its stake in shares of The Home Depot, Inc. (NYSE:HD) by 4.8% during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 32,222 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock after selling 1,624 shares during the period. Home Depot comprises 1.6% of Founders Capital Management LLC’s portfolio, making the stock its 15th largest holding. Founders Capital Management LLC’s holdings in Home Depot were worth $11,088,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission.

A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently added to or reduced their stakes in HD. Brighton Jones LLC lifted its position in Home Depot by 36.5% during the fourth quarter. Brighton Jones LLC now owns 26,918 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock valued at $10,471,000 after purchasing an additional 7,203 shares during the period. Sivia Capital Partners LLC lifted its position in Home Depot by 7.1% during the second quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC now owns 2,598 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock valued at $952,000 after purchasing an additional 173 shares during the period. Schnieders Capital Management LLC. lifted its position in Home Depot by 14.1% during the second quarter. Schnieders Capital Management LLC. now owns 11,587 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock valued at $4,248,000 after purchasing an additional 1,433 shares during the period. Darwin Wealth Management LLC bought a new position in Home Depot during the second quarter valued at approximately $1,773,000. Finally, Financial Advisors Network Inc. lifted its position in Home Depot by 11.3% during the second quarter. Financial Advisors Network Inc. now owns 2,368 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock valued at $868,000 after purchasing an additional 241 shares during the period. Institutional investors own 70.86% of the company’s stock.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of research analysts recently weighed in on HD shares. Citigroup increased their price objective on shares of Home Depot from $407.00 to $450.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, February 12th. Robert W. Baird increased their price objective on shares of Home Depot from $400.00 to $430.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research report on Tuesday, February 17th. Gordon Haskett increased their price objective on shares of Home Depot from $330.00 to $370.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a research report on Wednesday, February 11th. Telsey Advisory Group restated an “outperform” rating and set a $435.00 price objective on shares of Home Depot in a research report on Wednesday, March 25th. Finally, Sanford C. Bernstein increased their price objective on shares of Home Depot from $381.00 to $390.00 and gave the company a “market perform” rating in a research report 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 given a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Home Depot has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $414.17.

Trending Headlines about Home Depot

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?

Insider Activity at Home Depot

In other news, CFO Richard V. Mcphail sold 2,550 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Wednesday, March 4th. The shares were sold at an average price of $368.89, for a total transaction of $940,669.50. Following the sale, the chief financial officer directly owned 44,566 shares in the company, valued at $16,439,951.74. This trade represents a 5.41% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this hyperlink. 0.10% of the stock is owned by insiders.

Home Depot Stock Down 0.1%

Shares of HD stock opened at $337.13 on Monday. The company has a market capitalization of $335.79 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 23.69, a PEG ratio of 3.69 and a beta of 1.09. The Home Depot, Inc. has a one year low of $315.31 and a one year high of $426.75. The company’s fifty day moving average price is $356.43 and its 200-day moving average price is $364.40. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.62, a current ratio of 1.06 and a quick ratio of 0.26.

Home Depot (NYSE:HD) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, February 24th. The home improvement retailer reported $2.72 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.52 by $0.20. The firm had revenue of $38.20 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $38.01 billion. Home Depot had a net margin of 8.60% and a return on equity of 134.32%. The company’s revenue was down 3.8% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the firm earned $3.13 EPS. Home Depot has set its FY 2026 guidance at 14.230-14.799 EPS. Sell-side analysts expect that The Home Depot, Inc. will post 15.13 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Home Depot Increases Dividend

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, March 26th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, March 12th were given a dividend of $2.33 per share. This represents a $9.32 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.8%. The ex-dividend date was Thursday, March 12th. This is a positive change from Home Depot’s previous quarterly dividend of $2.30. Home Depot’s payout ratio is 65.50%.

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.