5,401 Shares in The Home Depot, Inc. $HD Acquired by Keebeck Wealth Management

Keebeck Wealth Management bought a new stake in The Home Depot, Inc. (NYSE:HD) during the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm bought 5,401 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock, valued at approximately $1,905,000.

Other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently modified their holdings of the company. BlackRock Inc. acquired a new position in shares of Home Depot in the second quarter valued at approximately $28,771,247,000. State Street Corp boosted its position in Home Depot by 1.8% during the 4th quarter. State Street Corp now owns 46,925,342 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock worth $16,147,010,000 after buying an additional 825,164 shares during the period. Geode Capital Management LLC grew its holdings in Home Depot by 1.5% during the 4th quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC now owns 23,756,142 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock worth $8,151,344,000 after acquiring an additional 343,153 shares during the last quarter. Bank of America Corp DE grew its holdings in Home Depot by 1.6% during the 1st quarter. Bank of America Corp DE now owns 16,314,357 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock worth $5,365,629,000 after acquiring an additional 250,825 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. increased its position in Home Depot by 7.8% in the 4th quarter. Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. now owns 15,471,132 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock valued at $5,323,620,000 after acquiring an additional 1,113,114 shares during the period. Institutional investors own 70.86% of the company’s stock.

Home Depot Trading Up 0.4%

HD opened at $329.80 on Friday. The Home Depot, Inc. has a twelve month low of $289.10 and a twelve month high of $426.75. The company has a fifty day moving average of $340.97 and a 200-day moving average of $338.75. The stock has a market cap of $329.04 billion, a PE ratio of 23.08, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 3.62 and a beta of 0.95. The company has a quick ratio of 0.31, a current ratio of 1.08 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.64.

Home Depot (NYSE:HD) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, August 18th. The home improvement retailer reported $4.92 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $4.73 by $0.19. Home Depot had a net margin of 8.41% and a return on equity of 106.42%. The business had revenue of $47.86 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $47.24 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm posted $4.68 earnings per share. The business’s quarterly revenue was up 5.7% compared to the same quarter last year. Home Depot has set its FY 2026 guidance at 14.690-15.278 EPS. On average, sell-side analysts predict that The Home Depot, Inc. will post 15 EPS for the current year.

Home Depot Announces Dividend

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, September 17th. Investors of record on Thursday, September 3rd will be given a dividend of $2.33 per share. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, September 3rd. This represents a $9.32 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.8%. Home Depot’s dividend payout ratio is presently 65.22%.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several research firms have recently issued reports on HD. Wall Street Zen raised shares of Home Depot from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Tuesday, June 2nd. JPMorgan Chase & Co. decreased their price objective on Home Depot from $423.00 to $396.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a report on Wednesday, May 20th. Robert W. Baird lowered their target price on Home Depot from $430.00 to $380.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday, May 20th. Wolfe Research downgraded Home Depot from an “outperform” rating to a “peer perform” rating in a report on Tuesday, June 23rd. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company upped their price target on Home Depot from $360.00 to $400.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Tuesday, August 11th. Eighteen research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, thirteen have assigned a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $375.54.

Key Home Depot News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Home Depot reported fiscal second-quarter sales of $47.86 billion, up 5.7% year over year and its strongest comparable-sales growth since 2022. Adjusted earnings of $4.92 per share exceeded the $4.73 analyst consensus, reinforcing the view that the retailer’s turnaround is gaining traction. The Home Depot Posts Record Sales Growth Amid CEO Leave
• Positive Sentiment: The company expanded its Magic Apron AI shopping assistant to every U.S. store. The tool provides localized product information, project guidance and store navigation through text, voice, images and multiple languages. Its potential to improve customer service, employee productivity and conversion rates supports the long-term growth narrative. The Home Depot Expands Magic Apron
• Neutral Sentiment: Analysts and recent commentary see significant upside if housing and remodeling demand recover, with Home Depot’s scale and professional-customer base viewed as competitive advantages. However, the stock remains below its 50-day and 200-day moving averages, indicating that investors have not fully embraced the turnaround thesis. Home Depot Turnaround Could Be Bigger Than Investors Expect
• Neutral Sentiment: Although Home Depot beat quarterly estimates, a reported $685 million tariff refund may have boosted results. Investors could discount part of the earnings strength if the benefit is viewed as nonrecurring. Home Depot Beat Q2 Estimates
• Negative Sentiment: CEO Ted Decker is on temporary medical leave, creating uncertainty around leadership even as operating performance improves. Separately, EVP Michael Rowe sold 710 shares valued at approximately $239,100, a relatively small transaction but a modest negative sentiment signal. Home Depot EVP Michael Rowe Sells Shares

Insider Activity

In related news, EVP Michael F. Rowe sold 710 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, August 26th. The stock was sold at an average price of $336.76, for a total transaction of $239,099.60. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president owned 6,838 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $2,302,764.88. This trade represents a 9.41% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available at the SEC website. Also, CFO Richard V. Mcphail sold 5,989 shares of Home Depot stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, August 19th. The stock was sold at an average price of $348.40, for a total value of $2,086,567.60. Following the completion of the sale, the chief financial officer owned 48,104 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $16,759,433.60. The trade was a 11.07% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. 0.08% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

Home Depot Company Profile

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.