Home Depot (NYSE:HD) Stock Purchased by Rep. David Taylor

Posted by Brian Himes on Oct 3rd, 2026

Representative David Taylor (Republican-Ohio) recently bought shares of The Home Depot, Inc. (NYSE:HD). In a filing disclosed on October 1st, the Representative disclosed that they had bought between $1,001 and $15,000 in Home Depot stock on September 22nd. The trade occurred in the Representative’s “DAVID TAYLOR TRUST > SARDINIA READY MIX 401(K) – DAVE” account.

Representative David Taylor also recently made the following trade(s):

Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Marathon Petroleum (NYSE:MPC) on 9/22/2026.
Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Amgen (NASDAQ:AMGN) on 9/22/2026.
Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Installed Building Products (NYSE:IBP) on 9/8/2026.
Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG) on 9/8/2026.
Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Amgen (NASDAQ:AMGN) on 8/26/2026.
Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Vertex Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:VRTX) on 8/26/2026.
Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) on 8/26/2026.
Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Fifth Third Bancorp (NASDAQ:FITB) on 8/26/2026.
Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Broadcom (NASDAQ:AVGO) on 8/26/2026.
Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of American Electric Power (NASDAQ:AEP) on 8/26/2026.

Home Depot Trading Up 0.2%

Shares of HD opened at $283.02 on Friday. The firm has a market cap of $282.36 billion, a P/E ratio of 19.81, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 3.11 and a beta of 1.00. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.64, a current ratio of 1.08 and a quick ratio of 0.31. The Home Depot, Inc. has a 1 year low of $277.15 and a 1 year high of $397.63. The company has a 50 day simple moving average of $322.40 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $326.75.

Home Depot (NYSE:HD – Get Free Report) last released its earnings results 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 firm had revenue of $47.86 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $47.24 billion. Home Depot had a net margin of 8.41% and a return on equity of 106.42%. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 5.7% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm earned $4.68 earnings per share. Home Depot has set its FY 2026 guidance at 14.690-15.278 EPS. On average, equities analysts expect that The Home Depot, Inc. will post 15 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Home Depot Announces Dividend

The firm also recently announced 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 dividend yield of 3.3%. Home Depot’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 65.22%.

More Home Depot News

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

Positive Sentiment: Home Depot has an average brokerage recommendation equivalent to Buy, and the stock’s recent decline may attract value-oriented investors. However, the article cautions that sell-side ratings can be overly optimistic and should not be viewed as a standalone buy signal. Is It Worth Investing in Home Depot Based on Wall Street’s Bullish Views?
Positive Sentiment: Home Depot has returned approximately $65.6 billion to shareholders through dividends and repurchases over five years. Management is also investing in professional-customer initiatives, including an Express Delivery rollout intended to support contractors and potentially strengthen long-term growth. Is Home Depot A Bargain After Its Buyback Pause And Share Price Slide?
Neutral Sentiment: Analysts recently rated Home Depot a “Moderate Buy,” reinforcing broadly constructive sentiment but offering no new fundamental catalyst for the stock. The Home Depot Stock Rated Moderate Buy by Wall Street Brokerages
Neutral Sentiment: Coverage notes that Home Depot’s rival True Value is consolidating operations and closing a long-operating facility. This may highlight industry restructuring but has limited direct impact on Home Depot’s near-term results. Beloved Home Depot Rival Hardware Chain Store Closes
Negative Sentiment: The buyback pause since March 2024 has reduced a source of share-price support, while directing cash toward debt reduction and growth projects places greater emphasis on execution and cash generation. Buyback Pause and Share Price Slide
Negative Sentiment: Home Depot has fallen substantially over the past month despite a relatively stable broader market. Analysts warn that a wider market downturn could increase downside risk, particularly because the stock remains well below its key moving averages. How Risky Is Home Depot Stock?

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other news, EVP Teresa Roseborough sold 2,455 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, August 28th. The shares were sold at an average price of $328.77, for a total transaction of $807,130.35. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president owned 14,061 shares in the company, valued at approximately $4,622,834.97. The trade was a 14.86% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link. Also, CAO Kimberly Scardino sold 675 shares of the stock in a transaction on Thursday, September 10th. The shares were sold at an average price of $305.95, for a total transaction of $206,516.25. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief accounting officer directly owned 8,189 shares in the company, valued at $2,505,424.55. This trade represents a 7.62% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders sold a total of 9,829 shares of company stock worth $3,339,314 over the last 90 days. Insiders own 0.08% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Home Depot

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the stock. QRG Capital Management Inc. raised its position in shares of Home Depot by 7.0% in the second quarter. QRG Capital Management Inc. now owns 172,877 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock valued at $60,970,000 after buying an additional 11,256 shares during the last quarter. Envestnet Portfolio Solutions Inc. raised its holdings in shares of Home Depot by 9.6% in the 2nd quarter. Envestnet Portfolio Solutions Inc. now owns 49,096 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock valued at $17,315,000 after buying an additional 4,292 shares during the period. Envestnet Asset Management Inc. increased its stake in Home Depot by 0.4% during the 2nd quarter. Envestnet Asset Management Inc. now owns 2,596,155 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock worth $915,609,000 after buying an additional 10,708 shares during the period. State Street Corp raised its position in Home Depot by 1.1% in the 2nd quarter. State Street Corp now owns 47,175,026 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock valued at $16,637,688,000 after purchasing an additional 499,168 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Security National Bank of Sioux City Iowa IA lifted its position in shares of Home Depot by 30.9% during the 2nd quarter. Security National Bank of Sioux City Iowa IA now owns 8,093 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock worth $2,854,000 after purchasing an additional 1,909 shares during the last quarter. 70.86% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

HD has been the subject of several research reports. Wolfe Research downgraded shares of Home Depot from an “outperform” rating to a “peer perform” rating in a report on Tuesday, June 23rd. UBS Group reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of Home Depot in a research report on Thursday, September 17th. Argus reissued a “buy” rating and set a $400.00 price target on shares of Home Depot in a research note on Wednesday, August 19th. Jefferies Financial Group restated a “buy” rating and set a $398.00 price target on shares of Home Depot in a report on Tuesday, August 18th. Finally, Truist Financial lifted their price objective on Home Depot from $369.00 to $373.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday, August 19th. Eighteen equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, thirteen have given a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, Home Depot currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $375.18.

Check Out Our Latest Research Report on HD

About Representative Taylor

David Taylor (Republican Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing Ohio’s 2nd Congressional District. He assumed office on January 3, 2025. His current term ends on January 3, 2027.

Taylor (Republican Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Ohio’s 2nd Congressional District. He won in the general election on November 5, 2024.

David Taylor graduated from Amelia High School. Taylor earned degrees from Miami University (Ohio) and the University of Dayton School of Law. Taylor’s career experience includes working as an attorney and as a businessman at Sardinia Ready Mix, Inc.

Home Depot Company Profile

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The Home Depot, Inc (NYSE: HD) is a home improvement retailer serving do-it-yourself customers, professional contractors, and other trade professionals. The company sells building materials, appliances, décor, hardware, plumbing and electrical supplies, tools, outdoor products, and lawn and garden merchandise through its retail stores and digital platforms.

Home Depot also provides services such as installation, equipment rental, delivery, and project support. Its professional customer offerings include job-lot quantities, delivery solutions, credit services, and tools designed to help contractors manage construction and renovation projects.