GS Investments Inc. cut its stake in shares of The Home Depot, Inc. (NYSE:HD – Free Report) by 30.0% during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 11,130 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock after selling 4,764 shares during the period. Home Depot accounts for approximately 2.1% of GS Investments Inc.’s portfolio, making the stock its 18th largest holding. GS Investments Inc.’s holdings in Home Depot were worth $3,830,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.
Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently modified their holdings of the stock. Westfuller Advisors LLC increased its position in shares of Home Depot by 2.1% during the fourth quarter. Westfuller Advisors LLC now owns 1,325 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock valued at $456,000 after buying an additional 27 shares during the period. Darwin Wealth Management LLC increased its position in shares of Home Depot by 0.5% during the fourth quarter. Darwin Wealth Management LLC now owns 4,949 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock valued at $1,703,000 after buying an additional 27 shares during the period. Alesco Advisors LLC increased its position in shares of Home Depot by 3.2% during the fourth quarter. Alesco Advisors LLC now owns 866 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock valued at $298,000 after buying an additional 27 shares during the period. Canandaigua National Trust Co of Florida increased its position in shares of Home Depot by 1.3% during the fourth quarter. Canandaigua National Trust Co of Florida now owns 2,178 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock valued at $749,000 after buying an additional 27 shares during the period. Finally, Moneco Advisors LLC increased its position in shares of Home Depot by 0.3% during the fourth quarter. Moneco Advisors LLC now owns 8,743 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock valued at $3,008,000 after buying an additional 27 shares during the period. 70.86% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.
Wall Street Analyst Weigh In
Several brokerages have recently weighed in on HD. Citigroup decreased their price target on Home Depot from $450.00 to $400.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research report on Tuesday, May 12th. Evercore decreased their price objective on shares of Home Depot from $415.00 to $400.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a research report on Wednesday, May 20th. KeyCorp restated a “sector weight” rating on shares of Home Depot in a research report on Wednesday, February 25th. Argus decreased their price objective on shares of Home Depot from $425.00 to $400.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research report on Thursday, May 21st. Finally, DA Davidson decreased their price objective on shares of Home Depot from $445.00 to $377.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research report on Tuesday, May 19th. Twenty investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, twelve have issued a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, Home Depot has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $371.39.
Key Stories Impacting Home Depot
Here are the key news stories impacting Home Depot this week:
- Positive Sentiment: TD Cowen said Home Depot delivered solid execution in a challenging market, reinforcing the view that management is controlling what it can even as demand remains uneven. TD Cowen Says The Home Depot (HD) Delivered Solid Execution in Challenging Market
- Positive Sentiment: Analysts highlighted a bright spot in Home Depot’s earnings, pointing to a detail that suggests improving momentum in at least one part of the business and could support the company’s pro-oriented growth story. A Bright Spot in Home Depot’s Earnings
- Positive Sentiment: Home Depot’s sales recovery and the Mingledorff’s acquisition were cited as factors strengthening the company’s pro segment strategy and broader growth narrative. Home Depot Sales Recovery And Mingledorff’s Deal Strengthen Pro Growth Story
- Neutral Sentiment: Shareholders approved governance charter amendments at the annual meeting, showing support for management but not directly changing the near-term earnings outlook. Home Depot Shareholders Approve Governance Charter Amendments
- Neutral Sentiment: Investors are still debating whether HD is attractively valued or a value trap, reflecting uncertainty around how quickly demand can improve. Home Depot stock: Wall Street says ‘buy,’ but this brutal math suggests it is a value trap
- Negative Sentiment: Connecticut lawmakers’ scrutiny of parking lot license plate readers adds another governance/privacy-related headline risk, contributing to pressure on the shares. Home Depot Stock (NYSE:HD) Slips as Connecticut Lawmakers Take a Hand in Parking Lot License Plate Readers
- Negative Sentiment: Broader commentary on cautious consumers, inflation, and debt pressure suggests the demand environment for big-ticket home improvement spending remains soft. The Careful Consumer: What Q1 Earnings Reveal—And Where Cracks May Appear (HD)
Home Depot Stock Down 0.8%
HD stock opened at $310.56 on Wednesday. The company has a current ratio of 1.04, a quick ratio of 0.28 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.23. The company’s 50 day moving average is $325.86 and its 200 day moving average is $350.69. The stock has a market cap of $309.33 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 22.06, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 3.61 and a beta of 1.00. The Home Depot, Inc. has a 1-year low of $289.10 and a 1-year high of $426.75.
Home Depot (NYSE:HD – Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, May 19th. The home improvement retailer reported $3.43 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $3.41 by $0.02. The company had revenue of $41.77 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $41.59 billion. Home Depot had a net margin of 8.41% and a return on equity of 117.24%. Home Depot’s revenue for the quarter was up 4.8% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the business earned $3.56 earnings per share. Home Depot has set its FY 2026 guidance at 14.690-15.278 EPS. Sell-side analysts predict that The Home Depot, Inc. will post 15.02 EPS for the current fiscal year.
Home Depot Dividend Announcement
The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, June 18th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, June 4th will be paid a $2.33 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, June 4th. This represents a $9.32 annualized dividend and a yield of 3.0%. Home Depot’s dividend payout ratio is currently 66.19%.
Insider Transactions at Home Depot
In other Home Depot news, CFO Richard V. Mcphail sold 2,550 shares of the company’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 value of $940,669.50. Following the completion of the sale, the chief financial officer owned 44,566 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $16,439,951.74. This 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 available through the SEC website. 0.08% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.
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.
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