Home Depot (NYSE:HD) Shares Sold Off by Rep. Kevin Hern

Representative Kevin Hern (Republican-Oklahoma) recently sold shares of The Home Depot, Inc. (NYSE:HD). In a filing disclosed on September 25th, the Representative disclosed that they had sold between $1,001 and $15,000 in Home Depot stock on September 14th. The trade occurred in the Representative’s “HERN FAMILY FOUNDATION” account.

Representative Kevin Hern also recently made the following trade(s):

• Sold $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of CenterPoint Energy (NYSE:CNP) on 9/15/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of TJX Companies (NYSE:TJX) on 9/15/2026.
• Sold $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of STERIS (NYSE:STE) on 9/15/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Seagate Technology (NASDAQ:STX) on 9/15/2026.
• Sold $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of NextEra Energy (NYSE:NEE) on 9/14/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Marsh & McLennan Companies (NYSE:MRSH) on 9/14/2026.
• Sold $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of IQVIA (NYSE:IQV) on 9/14/2026.
• Sold $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Home Depot (NYSE:HD) on 9/14/2026.
• Sold $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Emerson Electric (NYSE:EMR) on 9/14/2026.
• Sold $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Devon Energy (NYSE:DVN) on 9/14/2026.

Home Depot Stock Performance

NYSE HD traded down $0.44 on Tuesday, reaching $289.45. 921,454 shares of the company’s stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 4,370,396. The Home Depot, Inc. has a fifty-two week low of $289.10 and a fifty-two week high of $407.00. 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 firm has a market cap of $288.78 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 20.29, a P/E/G ratio of 3.23 and a beta of 0.95. The stock has a 50 day moving average price of $326.05 and a 200-day moving average price of $328.27.

Home Depot (NYSE:HD) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, August 18th. The home improvement retailer reported $4.92 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $4.73 by $0.19. Home Depot had a return on equity of 106.42% and a net margin of 8.41%.The company had revenue of $47.86 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $47.24 billion. During the same period last year, the company earned $4.68 earnings per share. Home Depot’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. Equities research analysts predict that The Home Depot, Inc. will post 15 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Home Depot Announces Dividend

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, September 17th. Investors of record on Thursday, September 3rd were paid a $2.33 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Thursday, September 3rd. This represents a $9.32 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 3.2%. Home Depot’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 65.22%.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other news, EVP Teresa Roseborough sold 2,455 shares of the firm’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 of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $4,622,834.97. This trade represents a 14.86% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this link. Also, CFO Richard V. 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 value of $2,086,567.60. Following the sale, the chief financial officer owned 48,104 shares in the company, valued at $16,759,433.60. The trade was a 11.07% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. In the last three months, insiders have sold 9,829 shares of company stock worth $3,339,314. 0.08% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

Home Depot News Summary

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

• Positive Sentiment: Home Depot launched its 2026 holiday decor collection, with products arriving nationwide October 5 and seasonal gift promotions beginning October 29. The offering includes smart trees, app-controlled decorations, power tools and smart-home products; strong holiday demand could provide a near-term sales opportunity. Home Depot Announces 2026 Holiday Decor Collection
• Positive Sentiment: A Wall Street Journal analysis highlighted Home Depot as the highest-returning U.S. stock over the past 45 years, underscoring the company’s long-term compounding record and dominant market position. This supports the long-term investment case, although it is not a direct earnings catalyst. Home Depot’s Long-Term Compounding Record
• Neutral Sentiment: Recent analysis has focused on whether Home Depot’s dividend remains secure if housing activity stays frozen. The company’s dividend is viewed as an important shareholder return, but its sustainability depends on cash flow, earnings and the duration of weak housing turnover. Is Home Depot’s Dividend Safe if Housing Stays Frozen?
• Negative Sentiment: Mortgage rates near 7.5% are already weighing on housing and homebuilder revenue, while one economist warned that rates could reach 9% in an extreme scenario. Such conditions could further suppress home sales, remodeling activity and demand for Home Depot’s big-ticket merchandise. Homebuilding Stocks Feel Higher Mortgage Rates
• Negative Sentiment: Commentary characterizes Home Depot as operating from a position of fundamental weakness despite its market leadership, citing the prolonged housing slowdown as a reason for caution. This reinforces the near-term risk that elevated rates will delay a meaningful recovery in comparable sales. One Reason to Avoid Home Depot Stock

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

HD has been the subject of several recent analyst reports. TD Cowen restated a “buy” rating on shares of Home Depot in a research report on Monday, August 10th. Truist Financial raised their price objective on shares of Home Depot from $369.00 to $373.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday, August 19th. Sanford C. Bernstein decreased their target price on Home Depot from $354.00 to $344.00 and set a “market perform” rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday, September 9th. KeyCorp reiterated a “sector weight” rating on shares of Home Depot in a research note on Wednesday, August 19th. Finally, Jefferies Financial Group reaffirmed a “buy” rating and issued a $398.00 target price on shares of Home Depot in a report on Tuesday, August 18th. Eighteen equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, thirteen have assigned a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $375.18.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the company. QRG Capital Management Inc. boosted its holdings in shares of Home Depot by 7.0% in the 2nd 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 period. Envestnet Portfolio Solutions Inc. raised its position in shares of Home Depot by 9.6% during the 2nd quarter. Envestnet Portfolio Solutions Inc. now owns 49,096 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock worth $17,315,000 after purchasing an additional 4,292 shares during the period. Envestnet Asset Management Inc. increased its holdings in shares of Home Depot by 0.4% in 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 acquiring an additional 10,708 shares during the period. State Street Corp raised its stake in shares of Home Depot by 1.1% during the second 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 raised its holdings in Home Depot by 30.9% during the second 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 in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 70.86% of the company’s stock.

About Representative Hern

Kevin Hern (Republican Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing Oklahoma’s 1st Congressional District. He assumed office on November 13, 2018. His current term ends on January 3, 2027.

Hern (Republican Party) is running for re-election to the U.S. House to represent Oklahoma’s 1st Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election.

Kevin Hern went into business as a McDonald’s franchisee in 1999. He acquired 10 McDonald’s franchises by 2012. He served on the McDonald’s National Leadership Team for 13 years, including the tax policy team, the insurance corporation, and as chairman of the economics team. From 2011 to 2015, he was chairman of the finance committee of the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority.

About Home Depot

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.