Rep. Jared Moskowitz Acquires The Home Depot, Inc. (NYSE:HD) Stock

Representative Jared Moskowitz (Democratic-Florida) recently bought shares of The Home Depot, Inc. (NYSE:HD). In a filing disclosed on July 26th, the Representative disclosed that they had bought between $1,001 and $15,000 in Home Depot stock on June 17th. The trade occurred in the Representative’s “MORGAN STANLEY ACTIVE ASSETS (1)” account.

Representative Jared Moskowitz also recently made the following trade(s):

• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Applied Materials (NASDAQ:AMAT) on 6/18/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) on 6/17/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of HCA Healthcare (NYSE:HCA) on 6/17/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Monster Beverage (NASDAQ:MNST) on 6/17/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of S&P Global (NYSE:SPGI) on 6/17/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) on 6/17/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of SpaceX (NASDAQ:SPCX) on 6/12/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Cencora (NYSE:COR) on 5/6/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Gilead Sciences (NASDAQ:GILD) on 5/6/2026.

Home Depot Stock Performance

NYSE:HD traded up $3.66 during trading hours on Wednesday, reaching $351.90. The company had a trading volume of 1,550,634 shares, compared to its average volume of 4,430,009. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.23, a current ratio of 1.04 and a quick ratio of 0.28. The Home Depot, Inc. has a 1-year low of $289.10 and a 1-year high of $426.75. The business’s 50 day moving average price is $333.71 and its 200-day moving average price is $343.39. The firm has a market cap of $350.88 billion, a PE ratio of 25.01, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 3.93 and a beta of 0.95.

Home Depot (NYSE:HD) last posted its earnings results on Tuesday, May 19th. The home improvement retailer reported $3.43 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $3.41 by $0.02. Home Depot had a net margin of 8.41% and a return on equity of 117.24%. The firm had revenue of $41.77 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $41.59 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the firm earned $3.56 EPS. The business’s quarterly revenue was up 4.8% on a year-over-year basis. Home Depot has set its FY 2026 guidance at 14.690-15.278 EPS. Research analysts forecast that The Home Depot, Inc. will post 15.01 EPS for the current year.

Home Depot Announces Dividend

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, June 18th. Investors of record on Thursday, June 4th were given a dividend of $2.33 per share. The ex-dividend date was Thursday, June 4th. This represents a $9.32 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.6%. Home Depot’s payout ratio is currently 66.19%.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the company. Vanguard Group Inc. grew its stake in shares of Home Depot by 1.3% during the fourth quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 99,635,779 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock valued at $34,284,672,000 after acquiring an additional 1,325,748 shares in the last quarter. State Street Corp boosted its holdings in Home Depot by 1.8% in the fourth quarter. State Street Corp now owns 46,925,342 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock valued at $16,147,010,000 after purchasing an additional 825,164 shares during the last quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC grew its stake 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 valued at $8,151,344,000 after purchasing an additional 343,153 shares in the last quarter. Bank of America Corp DE increased 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 purchasing an additional 250,825 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. increased its holdings in Home Depot by 7.8% during the 4th quarter. Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. now owns 15,471,132 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock worth $5,323,620,000 after purchasing an additional 1,113,114 shares during the last quarter. 70.86% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of equities analysts have issued reports on the company. Citigroup lowered their price target on Home Depot from $450.00 to $400.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research report on Tuesday, May 12th. Morgan Stanley dropped their price target on shares of Home Depot from $420.00 to $400.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday, May 20th. Robert W. Baird reduced their target price on Home Depot from $430.00 to $380.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a report on Wednesday, May 20th. Royal Bank Of Canada cut their price objective on Home Depot from $377.00 to $340.00 and set a “sector perform” rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday, May 20th. Finally, Telsey Advisory Group lowered their price target on shares of Home Depot from $435.00 to $410.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a research report on Wednesday, May 20th. Eighteen investment 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 MarketBeat, the stock currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $371.71.

Key Home Depot News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Wall Street analysts remain moderately optimistic on HD, suggesting the stock’s valuation and long-term home-improvement prospects continue to support Buy and Hold recommendations. Is Home Depot a Buy as Wall Street Analysts Look Optimistic?
• Positive Sentiment: Home Depot is drawing investor attention as retail sentiment improves and earnings expectations remain firm. Its latest reported quarter modestly exceeded consensus estimates for both earnings and revenue, with sales increasing year over year. Home Depot in Focus as Retail Draws Attention on a Firm Earnings Backdrop
• Positive Sentiment: Speculation that easing interest rates could improve housing activity, remodeling demand and big-ticket purchases provides a potential catalyst for Home Depot. How Is Home Depot Placed as Rates Ease?
• Positive Sentiment: The stock recently advanced alongside a broader market move, while Home Depot’s seasonal “Christmas in July” collection generated additional consumer and media attention. Home Depot Surpasses Market Returns
• Neutral Sentiment: Home Depot will hold its second-quarter earnings conference call on August 18. The event could provide fresh information on sales trends, consumer demand, margins and full-year guidance, but it also creates a near-term wait-and-see factor for investors. Home Depot to Host Second Quarter Earnings Conference Call
• Negative Sentiment: A lawsuit alleges that Home Depot improperly used customer data to support profits. Although the claims remain allegations, the case presents a potential legal, reputational and financial overhang. Home Depot Accused of Selling Shoppers’ Personal Data

About Representative Moskowitz

Jared Evan Moskowitz (Democratic Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing Florida’s 23rd Congressional District. He assumed office on January 3, 2023. His current term ends on January 3, 2027.

Moskowitz (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the U.S. House to represent Florida’s 23rd Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election.

Jared Evan Moskowitz was born in Coral Springs, Florida. Moskowitz graduated from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. He earned a bachelor’s degree in political science and government from George Washington University in 2003 and a law degree from Nova Southeastern University in 2007. Moskowitz’s career experience includes working as the director of the Florida Division of Emergency Management and general counsel with AshBritt Inc.

About Home Depot

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.