13,141 The Home Depot, Inc. $HD Shares Purchased by Robeco Institutional Asset Management B.V.

Robeco Institutional Asset Management B.V. increased its position in The Home Depot, Inc. (NYSE:HD) by 8.3% in the third quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 171,165 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock after acquiring an additional 13,141 shares during the quarter. Robeco Institutional Asset Management B.V.’s holdings in Home Depot were worth $48,695,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Several other hedge funds also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Zullo Investment Group Inc. increased its position in shares of Home Depot by 0.8% in the third quarter. Zullo Investment Group Inc. now owns 7,796 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock worth $2,218,000 after purchasing an additional 64 shares during the last quarter. Diversify Advisory Services LLC raised its stake in Home Depot by 11.8% in the third quarter. Diversify Advisory Services LLC now owns 37,114 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock valued at $11,440,000 after purchasing an additional 3,913 shares in the last quarter. Petredis Investment Advisors LLC lifted its position in Home Depot by 0.5% during the third quarter. Petredis Investment Advisors LLC now owns 27,318 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock valued at $7,772,000 after purchasing an additional 124 shares during the last quarter. Lakeshore Capital Group Inc. lifted its position in Home Depot by 10.7% during the third quarter. Lakeshore Capital Group Inc. now owns 2,172 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock valued at $618,000 after purchasing an additional 210 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Miller Financial Services LLC lifted its position in Home Depot by 2.1% during the third quarter. Miller Financial Services LLC now owns 4,667 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock valued at $1,328,000 after purchasing an additional 98 shares during the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 70.86% of the company’s stock.

Home Depot Stock Performance

Shares of HD stock opened at $327.63 on Friday. The firm has a market capitalization of $326.87 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 22.93, a PEG ratio of 2.23 and a beta of 1.00. The stock has a fifty day moving average of $310.06 and a 200 day moving average of $323.91. The Home Depot, Inc. has a 52 week low of $277.15 and a 52 week high of $397.63. 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 data on Tuesday, August 18th. The home improvement retailer reported $4.92 earnings per share (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 the consensus estimate of $47.24 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the firm earned $4.68 EPS. The company’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. As a group, research analysts expect that The Home Depot, Inc. will post 15.01 earnings per share for the current year.

Home Depot Announces Dividend

The business also recently declared 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 2.8%. Home Depot’s payout ratio is currently 65.22%.

Insider Activity at Home Depot

In related news, CFO Richard McPhail sold 5,989 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, August 19th. The shares were sold at an average price of $348.40, for a total value of $2,086,567.60. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief financial officer directly owned 48,104 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $16,759,433.60. This represents a 11.07% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this link. Also, CAO Kimberly Scardino sold 675 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, September 10th. The stock was sold at an average price of $305.95, for a total transaction of $206,516.25. Following the completion of the sale, the chief accounting officer owned 8,189 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $2,505,424.55. This trade represents a 7.62% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Insiders sold 9,829 shares of company stock valued at $3,339,314 in the last three months. Corporate insiders own 0.08% of the company’s stock.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

HD has been the subject of a number of recent analyst reports. TD Cowen reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of Home Depot in a report on Monday, August 10th. Argus reissued a “buy” rating and issued a $400.00 price target on shares of Home Depot in a report on Wednesday, August 19th. Melius Research set a $397.00 price objective on shares of Home Depot in a research report on Tuesday, October 6th. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Home Depot in a research note on Friday, October 2nd. Finally, KeyCorp reaffirmed a “sector weight” rating on shares of Home Depot in a research note on Wednesday, August 19th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eighteen have assigned a Buy rating, thirteen have given a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, Home Depot presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $375.93.

Key Headlines Impacting Home Depot

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

• Positive Sentiment: Home Depot added roughly $13 billion in market value in after-hours trading, reflecting strong investor demand and renewed confidence in the retailer. Home Depot Surges 4% After Hours, Adding $13 Billion in Market Value
• Positive Sentiment: Positive earnings and revenue estimate revisions are bringing Home Depot’s valuation back into focus. The shares have also moved above their 50-day moving average, while the company’s expansion into distribution could support longer-term growth and contractor sales. Home Depot Earnings Revisions Bring Its Valuation Story Back Into Focus
• Positive Sentiment: A technical analysis article highlights HD’s move above a historically bullish trendline, a signal that has often preceded further gains. Blue-Chip Stock Just Crossed Over Historically Bullish Trendline
• Positive Sentiment: Trefis argues that a key valuation metric makes Home Depot attractive, adding to the current bullish investment case. One Number That Makes Home Depot a Buy
• Neutral Sentiment: The Home Depot Foundation committed $1 billion through 2032 to veteran causes, including housing initiatives. The announcement strengthens the company’s social-impact profile but is unlikely to materially affect near-term earnings. The Home Depot Foundation Pledges $1 Billion to Veteran Causes by 2032
• Negative Sentiment: Analysts continue to flag risks from a sluggish housing market and weak affordability, which may delay large renovation projects. The larger distribution network could increase sales opportunities, but it also requires capital and may carry different margins. Home Depot Stuck Between Two Fundamental Issues

Home Depot Profile

The Home Depot, Inc is a home improvement retailer serving do-it-yourself customers, professional contractors, and other building and maintenance professionals. The company sells a broad selection of building materials, hardware, tools, appliances, paint, plumbing and electrical supplies, flooring, lighting, lawn and garden products, and home décor.

In addition to merchandise, Home Depot offers services such as product delivery, tool and equipment rental, credit services, and installation for selected products.