Representative Pete Sessions (Republican-Texas) recently sold shares of The Home Depot, Inc. (NYSE:HD). In a filing disclosed on October 27th, the Representative disclosed that they had sold between $1,001 and $15,000 in Home Depot stock on October 22nd. The trade occurred in the Representative’s “ET IRA” account.
Representative Pete Sessions also recently made the following trade(s):
- Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) on 10/28/2026.
- Sold $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN) on 10/27/2026.
- Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of McDonald’s (NYSE:MCD) on 10/27/2026.
- Sold $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Lowe’s Companies (NYSE:LOW) on 10/22/2026.
- Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Solstice Advanced Mat (NASDAQ:SOLS) on 10/21/2026.
- Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of PepsiCo (NASDAQ:PEP) on 10/21/2026.
- Sold $0 – $1,000 in shares of Resideo Technologies (NYSE:REZI) on 10/21/2026.
- Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of International Business Machines (NYSE:IBM) on 10/20/2026.
- Sold $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK.B) on 10/15/2026.
- Sold $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Chevron (NYSE:CVX) on 10/14/2026.
Home Depot Price Performance
HD opened at $317.45 on Thursday. The firm has a market cap of $316.72 billion, a P/E ratio of 22.22, a PEG ratio of 2.27 and a beta of 1.00. The firm has a 50-day moving average of $308.86 and a 200 day moving average of $335.37. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.64, a quick ratio of 0.31 and a current ratio of 1.08. The Home Depot, Inc. has a fifty-two week low of $277.15 and a fifty-two week high of $397.63.
Home Depot (NYSE:HD – Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, August 18th. The home improvement retailer reported $4.92 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $4.73 by $0.19. The business had revenue of $47.86 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $47.24 billion. Home Depot had a net margin of 8.41% and a return on equity of 106.42%. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 5.7% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm posted $4.68 earnings per share. Home Depot has set its FY 2026 guidance at 14.690-15.278 EPS. On average, research analysts expect that The Home Depot, Inc. will post 15.01 EPS for the current year.
Home Depot Dividend Announcement
The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, September 17th. Investors of record on Thursday, September 3rd were given a dividend of $2.33 per share. The ex-dividend date was Thursday, September 3rd. This represents a $9.32 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.9%. Home Depot’s dividend payout ratio is presently 65.22%.
Hedge Funds Weigh In On Home Depot
Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the stock. Austin Asset Management Co Inc lifted its position in Home Depot by 3.6% during the 3rd quarter. Austin Asset Management Co Inc now owns 970 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock worth $276,000 after acquiring an additional 34 shares in the last quarter. Columbia Bank lifted its position in shares of Home Depot by 20.8% during the third quarter. Columbia Bank now owns 6,450 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock worth $1,835,000 after purchasing an additional 1,109 shares during the last quarter. Hoey Investments Inc. bought a new stake in Home Depot in the third quarter valued at about $399,000. Mirae Asset Global Investments Co. Ltd. bought a new stake in Home Depot in the third quarter valued at about $226,655,000. Finally, SFE Investment Counsel raised its stake in Home Depot by 40.7% during the third quarter. SFE Investment Counsel now owns 802 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock valued at $228,000 after buying an additional 232 shares in the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 70.86% of the company’s stock.
Analyst Ratings Changes
HD has been the topic of a number of research reports. Stifel Nicolaus lowered their price objective on Home Depot from $346.00 to $322.00 and set a “hold” rating on the stock in a research note on Monday. Jefferies Financial Group reissued a “buy” rating and set a $398.00 price objective on shares of Home Depot in a research note on Tuesday, August 18th. Melius Research set a $397.00 price target on shares of Home Depot in a report on Tuesday, October 6th. Guggenheim reissued a “buy” rating and set a $425.00 price objective on shares of Home Depot in a report on Wednesday, August 19th. Finally, TD Cowen reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of Home Depot in a research note on Monday, August 10th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eighteen have assigned a Buy rating, thirteen have assigned a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $375.31.
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More Home Depot News
Here are the key news stories impacting Home Depot this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Home Depot’s investments in professional contractors, digital sales and complex-project capabilities are viewed as competitive advantages, particularly compared with Target and Lowe’s. The company’s latest quarterly results also exceeded analyst expectations, with $4.92 in earnings per share and $47.86 billion in revenue. Home Depot vs. Target: Which Consumer Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026? Home Depot vs. Lowe’s: Which Retail Giant Is Worth Betting On?
- Positive Sentiment: The company is exploring “agentic” artificial intelligence and how AI assistants can participate in purchases, while requiring identity verification before agents transact. The initiative could improve digital convenience and support longer-term productivity, although it remains an early-stage opportunity. Home Depot Stock Notches Up as It Considers the Future of Agentic AI
- Neutral Sentiment: Analysts expect single-digit bottom-line growth in the upcoming third-quarter report. That outlook suggests continued earnings expansion, but not an acceleration likely to create a major near-term catalyst. Here’s What to Expect From Home Depot’s Next Earnings Report
- Neutral Sentiment: Home Depot remains a frequently cited home-improvement stock to watch, reflecting continued investor interest in the sector. Home Improvement Stocks To Add to Your Watchlist
- Negative Sentiment: Several analyses question whether HD’s valuation adequately reflects future cash flows after a roughly 20% three-year gain. Compared with Lowe’s, Home Depot offers stronger growth and strategic execution, but Lowe’s has a lower valuation and improving margins, raising the risk that investors are overpaying for HD’s quality. Home Depot Stock Looks Overvalued After Its Three-Year Run Are You Overpaying for Home Depot Stock Versus Its Rivals?
Insider Transactions at Home Depot
In other Home Depot news, EVP Teresa Roseborough sold 2,455 shares of Home Depot stock in a transaction on Friday, August 28th. The shares were sold at an average price of $328.77, for a total value of $807,130.35. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president owned 14,061 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $4,622,834.97. The trade was a 14.86% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available through this link. Also, CFO Richard McPhail sold 5,989 shares of the stock in a transaction on Wednesday, August 19th. The stock was sold at an average price of $348.40, for a total transaction of $2,086,567.60. Following the sale, the chief financial officer directly owned 48,104 shares in the company, valued at $16,759,433.60. This trade represents a 11.07% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. In the last quarter, insiders sold 9,829 shares of company stock valued at $3,339,314. 0.08% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.
About Representative Sessions
Pete Sessions (Republican Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing Texas’ 17th Congressional District. He assumed office on January 3, 2021. His current term ends on January 3, 2027.
Sessions (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the U.S. House to represent Texas’ 17th Congressional District. He won in the general election on November 5, 2024.
On October 20, 2023, Sessions announced he was running to replace Kevin McCarthy (R) as speaker of the U.S. House in the 118th Congress. Sessions lost the first round of nomination voting on October 24, 2023.
Pete Sessions was born and lives in Waco, Texas. Sessions earned a B.S. from Southwestern University in 1978. Sessions’ career experience includes working as an executive with AT&T.
Home Depot Company Profile
The Home Depot, Inc is a home improvement retailer serving do-it-yourself customers, professional contractors, and other building and maintenance professionals. The company sells a broad selection of building materials, hardware, tools, appliances, paint, plumbing and electrical supplies, flooring, lighting, lawn and garden products, and home décor.
In addition to merchandise, Home Depot offers services such as product delivery, tool and equipment rental, credit services, and installation for selected products.
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