Titleist Asset Management LLC Boosts Stock Position in The Home Depot, Inc. $HD

Titleist Asset Management LLC lifted its stake in The Home Depot, Inc. (NYSE:HDFree Report) by 187.6% in the second quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 12,567 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock after acquiring an additional 8,197 shares during the period. Titleist Asset Management LLC’s holdings in Home Depot were worth $4,432,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Several other hedge funds also recently made changes to their positions in HD. Gator Capital Management LLC acquired a new stake in Home Depot during the 4th quarter worth $3,693,000. King Luther Capital Management Corp increased its holdings in shares of Home Depot by 0.6% in the fourth quarter. King Luther Capital Management Corp now owns 1,240,478 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock worth $426,848,000 after acquiring an additional 7,180 shares in the last quarter. Thompson Siegel & Walmsley LLC increased its holdings in shares of Home Depot by 320.4% in the fourth quarter. Thompson Siegel & Walmsley LLC now owns 11,292 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock worth $3,886,000 after acquiring an additional 8,606 shares in the last quarter. Capital International Inc. CA raised its position in shares of Home Depot by 4.3% during the fourth quarter. Capital International Inc. CA now owns 150,368 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock worth $51,742,000 after purchasing an additional 6,187 shares during the period. Finally, Vise Technologies Inc. raised its position in shares of Home Depot by 72.1% during the fourth quarter. Vise Technologies Inc. now owns 42,335 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock worth $14,568,000 after purchasing an additional 17,731 shares during the period. 70.86% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Home Depot Stock Performance

Shares of HD stock opened at $343.96 on Thursday. The Home Depot, Inc. has a 12 month low of $289.10 and a 12 month high of $426.75. The company’s fifty day simple moving average is $338.00 and its 200-day simple moving average is $342.17. The firm has a market cap of $342.97 billion, a PE ratio of 24.43, a P/E/G ratio of 4.26 and a beta of 0.95. The company has a quick ratio of 0.28, a current ratio of 1.04 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.23.

Home Depot (NYSE:HDGet Free Report) last released its earnings results on Tuesday, May 19th. The home improvement retailer reported $3.43 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates 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 quarter last year, the firm earned $3.56 earnings per share. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 4.8% compared to the same quarter last year. Home Depot has set its FY 2026 guidance at 14.690-15.278 EPS. Equities research analysts expect that The Home Depot, Inc. will post 15.01 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Home Depot Announces Dividend

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, June 18th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, June 4th were paid a dividend of $2.33 per share. This represents a $9.32 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.7%. The ex-dividend date was Thursday, June 4th. Home Depot’s dividend payout ratio is currently 66.19%.

Key Home Depot News

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

  • Positive Sentiment: Wells Fargo raised its Home Depot price target to $400 from $360 and maintained an “overweight” rating, citing potential upside if the company’s recovery gains traction. Wells Fargo raises Home Depot price target
  • Positive Sentiment: Some analysts expect Home Depot to surpass quarterly estimates, pointing to its history of earnings surprises and favorable earnings indicators. Consensus expectations call for approximately $4.73 in earnings per share and $47.24 billion in revenue for the quarter. Home Depot earnings beat outlook
  • Neutral Sentiment: Decker is expected to return within a few months. During his absence, Senior Executive Vice President Ann-Marie Campbell and CFO Richard McPhail will oversee operations and financial management, providing an established interim leadership structure. Home Depot interim management announcement
  • Negative Sentiment: The CEO’s medical leave introduces execution and strategic-continuity concerns just before earnings. Investors will focus on whether interim management changes the company’s outlook or commentary on consumer demand and home-improvement spending. Home Depot CEO medical leave
  • Negative Sentiment: Commentary from The Motley Fool argues that HD is priced for a recovery that may arrive too soon, recommending caution ahead of the earnings release. That valuation concern could amplify pressure if results or guidance disappoint. Should You Buy Home Depot Stock Before Aug. 18?

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several equities analysts recently issued reports on HD shares. Weiss Ratings upgraded Home Depot from a “hold (c-)” rating to a “hold (c)” rating in a research report on Tuesday, July 7th. Telsey Advisory Group lowered their target price on Home Depot from $435.00 to $410.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday, May 20th. Stifel Nicolaus dropped their target price on shares of Home Depot from $375.00 to $320.00 and set a “hold” rating on the stock in a report on Monday, May 18th. Morgan Stanley reduced their price target on shares of Home Depot from $420.00 to $400.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a report on Wednesday, May 20th. Finally, The Goldman Sachs Group lowered their price objective on shares of Home Depot from $409.00 to $390.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday, May 20th. Eighteen analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, thirteen have assigned a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, Home Depot currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $373.18.

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Home Depot Company Profile

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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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