2,547 The Home Depot, Inc. $HD Shares Sold by Invera Wealth Advisors LLC

Invera Wealth Advisors LLC decreased its position in The Home Depot, Inc. (NYSE:HD) by 48.3% in the third quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 2,728 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock after selling 2,547 shares during the period. Invera Wealth Advisors LLC’s holdings in Home Depot were worth $776,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Zeit Capital LLC acquired a new position in shares of Home Depot in the second quarter valued at about $26,000. Principia Wealth Advisory LLC raised its stake in shares of Home Depot by 60.4% in the second quarter. Principia Wealth Advisory LLC now owns 85 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock worth $30,000 after purchasing an additional 32 shares during the last quarter. Navigoe LLC purchased a new position in shares of Home Depot in the second quarter worth about $32,000. Gould Capital LLC raised its stake in shares of Home Depot by 58.7% in the first quarter. Gould Capital LLC now owns 100 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock worth $33,000 after purchasing an additional 37 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Clal Insurance Enterprises Holdings Ltd acquired a new stake in shares of Home Depot during the second quarter worth about $37,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 70.86% of the company’s stock.

Home Depot News Summary

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

• Positive Sentiment: Steady demand for smaller home-improvement projects and continued digital gains are helping sustain Home Depot’s sales growth despite pressure on larger renovations. This suggests consumers are still spending on maintenance and affordable upgrades. Are Smaller Home Projects Sustaining Home Depot’s Sales Growth?
• Positive Sentiment: One analysis identifies HD as a potential long-term stock, supporting the bullish case based on the company’s scale, established brand, cash generation, and ability to benefit when housing and renovation activity recover. Why Home Depot Is a Top Stock for the Long-Term
• Positive Sentiment: Coverage of dividend-focused blue-chip investments highlights Home Depot’s long history of returning cash to shareholders. Its dividend may appeal to investors seeking income while waiting for a broader housing and remodeling recovery. $300,000 in Home Depot, IBM and McDonald’s Could Pay Over $8,500 a Year
• Neutral Sentiment: A comparison with Somnigroup International asks whether SGI or HD offers better value. The article is primarily a relative-valuation discussion rather than a new company-specific catalyst, so its effect on HD is likely limited. SGI vs. HD: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?
• Negative Sentiment: Another analysis argues that HD’s valuation may be demanding after its roughly 20% three-year gain, raising concern that the share price could already reflect much of the expected future cash flow. Home Depot Stock Looks Overvalued After Its Three-Year Run
• Negative Sentiment: Commentary on a delayed macroeconomic recovery presents HD as a potential dip-buying opportunity, but also signals that high interest rates, weaker housing activity, and postponed major renovations may continue to restrain near-term results. Home Depot: Delayed Macro Recovery Triggers Dip Buying Opportunity and Richer Yields

Insider Buying and Selling

In other news, CAO Kimberly R. Scardino sold 675 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred 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 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 position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this link. Also, CFO Richard V. Mcphail sold 5,989 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, August 19th. The stock was sold at an average price of $348.40, for a total transaction of $2,086,567.60. Following the sale, the chief financial officer directly owned 48,104 shares in the company, valued at $16,759,433.60. The trade was a 11.07% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Over the last three months, insiders sold 9,829 shares of company stock valued at $3,339,314. Insiders own 0.08% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

HD has been the topic of a number of recent research reports. Sanford C. Bernstein dropped their target price on Home Depot from $354.00 to $344.00 and set a “market perform” rating on the stock in a research report on Wednesday, September 9th. UBS Group reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of Home Depot in a report on Thursday, September 17th. Wells Fargo & Company raised their price target on shares of Home Depot from $360.00 to $400.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Tuesday, August 11th. Guggenheim restated a “buy” rating and set a $425.00 price objective 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 price objective on shares of Home Depot in a report on Tuesday, August 18th. One research 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 issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, Home Depot currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $375.31.

Home Depot Stock Performance

NYSE HD opened at $329.31 on Friday. The stock has a 50-day simple moving average of $308.45 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $334.91. The firm has a market capitalization of $328.55 billion, a P/E ratio of 23.04, a PEG ratio of 2.34 and a beta of 1.00. The Home Depot, Inc. has a fifty-two week low of $277.15 and a fifty-two week high of $397.63. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.64, a quick ratio of 0.31 and a current ratio of 1.08.

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 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 business had revenue of $47.86 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $47.24 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm posted $4.68 EPS. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 5.7% on a year-over-year basis. Home Depot has set its FY 2026 guidance at 14.690-15.278 EPS. On average, equities analysts forecast 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. This represents a $9.32 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.8%. The ex-dividend date was Thursday, September 3rd. Home Depot’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 65.22%.

Home Depot Company 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.