Compagnie Lombard Odier SCmA Grows Position in The Home Depot, Inc. $HD

Compagnie Lombard Odier SCmA grew its holdings in shares of The Home Depot, Inc. (NYSE:HD) by 4.4% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 429,402 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock after acquiring an additional 18,096 shares during the quarter. Home Depot comprises 1.6% of Compagnie Lombard Odier SCmA’s investment portfolio, making the stock its 17th largest position. Compagnie Lombard Odier SCmA’s holdings in Home Depot were worth $147,757,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently modified their holdings of HD. Wellington Management Group LLP lifted its position in Home Depot by 60.8% during the third quarter. Wellington Management Group LLP now owns 10,143,089 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock valued at $4,109,878,000 after purchasing an additional 3,836,051 shares during the last quarter. Franklin Resources Inc. increased its holdings in shares of Home Depot by 37.6% in the 3rd quarter. Franklin Resources Inc. now owns 3,806,308 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock worth $1,542,278,000 after buying an additional 1,040,577 shares during the last quarter. Amundi increased its holdings in shares of Home Depot by 11.1% in the 2nd quarter. Amundi now owns 7,903,550 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock worth $2,938,935,000 after buying an additional 790,476 shares during the last quarter. Voya Investment Management LLC raised its position in shares of Home Depot by 112.3% during the 3rd quarter. Voya Investment Management LLC now owns 1,444,128 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock valued at $585,147,000 after buying an additional 763,739 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Alyeska Investment Group L.P. bought a new stake in shares of Home Depot during the 3rd quarter worth $284,893,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 70.86% of the company’s stock.

Home Depot Price Performance

Shares of NYSE:HD opened at $321.79 on Friday. The stock has a market cap of $320.51 billion, a PE ratio of 22.61, a PEG ratio of 3.60 and a beta of 1.09. The company’s fifty day moving average is $362.29 and its 200 day moving average is $368.71. The Home Depot, Inc. has a 52 week low of $318.66 and a 52 week 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 net margin of 8.60% and a return on equity of 134.32%. The business had revenue of $38.20 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $38.01 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the business posted $3.13 earnings per share. The company’s revenue was down 3.8% on a year-over-year basis. Home Depot has set its FY 2026 guidance at 14.230-14.799 EPS. 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. Investors of record on Thursday, March 12th were issued a dividend of $2.33 per share. The ex-dividend date was Thursday, March 12th. This represents a $9.32 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.9%. This is a boost from Home Depot’s previous quarterly dividend of $2.30. Home Depot’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 65.50%.

Insider Transactions at Home Depot

In related news, CFO Richard V. Mcphail sold 2,550 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on 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 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 transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through the SEC website. 0.10% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

HD has been the subject of several research reports. DA Davidson upped their target price on shares of Home Depot from $407.00 to $445.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Tuesday, February 24th. Gordon Haskett raised their price target on Home Depot from $330.00 to $370.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a research report on Wednesday, February 11th. Jefferies Financial Group lifted their price target on Home Depot from $424.00 to $454.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Tuesday, February 24th. BNP Paribas Exane reduced their price objective 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. Finally, Sanford C. Bernstein raised their price objective on Home Depot from $381.00 to $390.00 and gave the company a “market perform” rating in a report on Wednesday, February 25th. Twenty research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, twelve have issued a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $414.17.

More Home Depot News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Home Depot is expanding into HVAC distribution with the acquisition of Mingledorff’s, increasing exposure to a ~$100B HVAC market in the Southeast and signaling growth beyond core retail. The deal is expected to keep Mingledorff’s leadership in place and have minimal near‑term leverage impact. Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: The company appointed Franziska Bell to lead its AI-driven technology strategy as CTO, a move aimed at customer experience and operational efficiency that could improve margins and productivity over time. Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: Home Depot broadened its online assortment through a supplier partnership (AXIL Brands) that adds specialty products to HomeDepot.com, supporting incremental e‑commerce sales. Read More.
• Neutral Sentiment: Evercore lowered its price target on HD from $425 to $415 but kept an Outperform rating, reflecting confidence in the long-term story despite near-term headwinds. That keeps institutional backing but removes some upside cushion. Read More.
• Neutral Sentiment: Coverage pieces place Home Depot among large-cap stocks with mixed potential — highlighting stable dividend/scale attributes but also slower growth versus peers; this frames HD as a steadier income/quality holding rather than a high-growth pick. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: Despite beating EPS estimates last quarter ($2.72 vs. $2.52), Home Depot reported revenue down ~3.8% Y/Y and set FY2026 EPS guidance in the $14.23–$14.80 range, below some sell‑side forecasts — a combination that pressures near‑term sentiment and valuation multiples. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: Analysts and coverage highlight a worrisome shift in consumer behavior and intensifying competition from Lowe’s (which is upgrading its shopping experience), both of which could weigh on same‑store sales and margin recovery. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: Sector headlines and other retail misses (e.g., peer earnings volatility) are pressuring stocks in the space, increasing risk aversion among investors and amplifying downside for HD until clearer sales/margin improvement shows up. Read More.

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.