Albion Financial Group UT Sells 2,236 Shares of The Home Depot, Inc. $HD

Albion Financial Group UT decreased its holdings in shares of The Home Depot, Inc. (NYSE:HD) by 5.7% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 36,951 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock after selling 2,236 shares during the period. Albion Financial Group UT’s holdings in Home Depot were worth $12,715,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Other hedge funds have also recently modified their holdings of the company. Silphium Asset Management Ltd increased its position in shares of Home Depot by 77.2% during the third quarter. Silphium Asset Management Ltd now owns 13,544 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock worth $5,488,000 after acquiring an additional 5,900 shares during the period. Truist Financial Corp increased its holdings in Home Depot by 0.3% during the third quarter. Truist Financial Corp now owns 1,095,113 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock valued at $443,729,000 after buying an additional 3,608 shares during the period. Asset Management One Co. Ltd. increased its holdings in Home Depot by 2.3% during the third quarter. Asset Management One Co. Ltd. now owns 534,564 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock valued at $216,600,000 after buying an additional 12,239 shares during the period. Atlantic Union Bankshares Corp increased its holdings in Home Depot by 59.9% during the third quarter. Atlantic Union Bankshares Corp now owns 107,438 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock valued at $43,533,000 after buying an additional 40,232 shares during the period. Finally, Y Intercept Hong Kong Ltd purchased a new position in Home Depot during the third quarter valued at approximately $1,888,000. Institutional investors own 70.86% of the company’s stock.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other Home Depot news, CFO Richard V. Mcphail sold 2,550 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, March 4th. The shares were sold at an average price of $368.89, for a total value of $940,669.50. Following the completion of 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 ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at the SEC website. 0.10% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

Key Home Depot News

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 Price Performance

Shares of HD opened at $318.09 on Wednesday. The company has a market cap 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. The Home Depot, Inc. has a twelve month low of $315.31 and a twelve 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. The company has a 50 day moving average of $358.60 and a two-hundred day moving average of $365.95.

Home Depot (NYSE:HD) last announced its earnings results on Tuesday, February 24th. The home improvement retailer reported $2.72 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.52 by $0.20. The company had revenue of $38.20 billion during 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%. Home Depot’s revenue was down 3.8% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the firm earned $3.13 earnings per share. Home Depot has set its FY 2026 guidance at 14.230-14.799 EPS. As a group, analysts predict that The Home Depot, Inc. will post 15.13 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Home Depot Increases Dividend

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, March 26th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, March 12th were paid a $2.33 dividend. This represents a $9.32 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.9%. This is a positive change from Home Depot’s previous quarterly dividend of $2.30. The ex-dividend date was Thursday, March 12th. Home Depot’s payout ratio is 65.50%.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several brokerages recently issued reports on HD. Telsey Advisory Group reissued an “outperform” rating and set a $435.00 price objective on shares of Home Depot in a report on Wednesday, March 25th. KeyCorp reissued a “sector weight” rating on shares of Home Depot in a report on Wednesday, February 25th. Zacks Research raised shares of Home Depot from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Monday, February 9th. The Goldman Sachs Group cut their price objective on shares of Home Depot from $413.00 to $409.00 in a report on Wednesday, February 25th. Finally, Wolfe Research lifted their price objective on shares of Home Depot from $413.00 to $414.00 and gave the company an “outperform” 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 company. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock presently 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.