Regency Capital Management Inc. DE bought a new position in shares of The Home Depot, Inc. (NYSE:HD – Free Report) in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the SEC. The institutional investor bought 1,854 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock, valued at approximately $638,000.
Other large investors have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Norges Bank bought a new position in shares of Home Depot in the 4th quarter valued at about $4,850,329,000. Wellington Management Group LLP grew its holdings in shares of Home Depot by 60.8% in the 3rd 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 acquiring an additional 3,836,051 shares in the last quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. grew its holdings in shares of Home Depot by 1.3% in the 4th quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 99,635,779 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock valued at $34,284,672,000 after acquiring an additional 1,325,748 shares in the last quarter. Franklin Resources Inc. grew 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 valued at $1,542,278,000 after acquiring an additional 1,040,577 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. grew its holdings in shares of Home Depot by 215.4% in the 4th quarter. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. now owns 1,248,615 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock valued at $429,648,000 after acquiring an additional 852,719 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors own 70.86% of the company’s stock.
Home Depot News Summary
Here are the key news stories impacting Home Depot this week:
- Negative Sentiment: A TipRanks article says Home Depot is slipping as a new major competitor emerges, adding to concerns that the company may face more pricing and traffic pressure in an already challenging market. Home Depot Stock (NYSE:HD) Slips as New Major Competitor Emerges
- Neutral Sentiment: Jefferies slightly lowered its price target on Home Depot to $360 from $361 while keeping a Buy rating, signaling continued analyst support even though the stock may have limited near-term upside from current levels. Jefferies Adjusts Price Target on Home Depot to $360 From $361, Maintains Buy Rating
- Neutral Sentiment: Recent commentary from The Motley Fool highlighted that Home Depot remains a cyclical business tied to household balance sheets and consumer confidence, but also noted its strength with professional customers, suggesting a mixed outlook rather than a clear catalyst. 3 Things to Know About Home Depot Stock Before You Buy
- Positive Sentiment: Analyst coverage and recent articles have pointed to meaningful upside potential for Home Depot (HD) if valuation support and better housing trends materialize, which could help limit downside and attract dip buyers. How High Can Home Depot’s Stock (HD) Price Rise?
Home Depot Trading Down 0.9%
Home Depot (NYSE:HD – Get Free Report) last issued its earnings results on Tuesday, May 19th. The home improvement retailer reported $3.43 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $3.41 by $0.02. Home Depot had a net margin of 8.41% and a return on equity of 117.24%. The business had revenue of $41.77 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $41.59 billion. During the same period last year, the business posted $3.56 EPS. Home Depot’s revenue was up 4.8% on a year-over-year basis. Home Depot has set its FY 2026 guidance at 14.690-15.278 EPS. Sell-side analysts forecast that The Home Depot, Inc. will post 15.01 earnings per share for the current year.
Home Depot Dividend Announcement
The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, June 18th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, June 4th will be given a dividend of $2.33 per share. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, June 4th. This represents a $9.32 annualized dividend and a yield of 3.0%. Home Depot’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 66.19%.
Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades
Several equities analysts have recently weighed in on HD shares. Jefferies Financial Group decreased their price objective on Home Depot from $361.00 to $360.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a report on Thursday. Mizuho decreased their price objective on Home Depot from $415.00 to $385.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a report on Wednesday, May 20th. Guggenheim restated a “buy” rating and issued a $425.00 price objective on shares of Home Depot in a report on Wednesday, May 20th. Telsey Advisory Group decreased their price objective on Home Depot from $435.00 to $410.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a report on Wednesday, May 20th. Finally, Sanford C. Bernstein reiterated a “market perform” rating and issued a $346.00 target price on shares of Home Depot in a research note on Wednesday, May 20th. Nineteen equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, twelve have assigned a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, Home Depot has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $371.36.
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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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