WealthShield Partners LLC Acquires Shares of 9,843 The Home Depot, Inc. $HD

WealthShield Partners LLC purchased a new position in shares of The Home Depot, Inc. (NYSE:HD) during the 2nd quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm purchased 9,843 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock, valued at approximately $3,471,000.

Other institutional investors have also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Parvin Asset Management LLC boosted its holdings in shares of Home Depot by 110.0% during the 3rd quarter. Parvin Asset Management LLC now owns 63 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock valued at $26,000 after acquiring an additional 33 shares in the last quarter. Zeit Capital LLC acquired a new position in Home Depot in the second quarter valued at $26,000. Advocate Investing Services LLC bought a new stake in shares of Home Depot during the 4th quarter valued at about $25,000. Cache Advisors LLC bought a new stake in shares of Home Depot in the 1st quarter valued at $27,000. Finally, Imprint Wealth LLC bought a new position in shares of Home Depot during the 3rd quarter worth about $34,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 70.86% of the company’s stock.

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

Analysts Set New Price Targets

HD has been the topic of a number of recent research reports. Mizuho raised their target price on Home Depot from $385.00 to $390.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a report on Wednesday, August 19th. Robert W. Baird lowered their price target on shares of Home Depot from $430.00 to $380.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday, May 20th. Telsey Advisory Group cut their target price on shares of Home Depot from $435.00 to $410.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday, May 20th. Oppenheimer decreased their price objective on Home Depot from $405.00 to $310.00 and set a “market perform” rating on the stock in a research note on Monday, May 18th. Finally, Gordon Haskett boosted their price target on shares of Home Depot from $320.00 to $330.00 in a research note on Friday, June 12th. Eighteen 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 stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $375.54.

Insider Buying and Selling at Home Depot

In other news, CFO Richard V. Mcphail sold 5,989 shares of the company’s 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 transaction, the chief financial officer directly owned 48,104 shares in the company, valued at approximately $16,759,433.60. This represents a 11.07% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through the SEC website. Also, EVP Michael F. Rowe sold 710 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Wednesday, August 26th. The stock was sold at an average price of $336.76, for a total value 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 represents a 9.41% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders own 0.08% of the company’s stock.

Home Depot Stock Up 0.4%

Shares of Home Depot stock opened at $329.80 on Friday. The company’s 50 day moving average is $340.97 and its 200 day moving average is $338.75. The company has a market cap of $329.04 billion, a price-to-earnings 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. The Home Depot, Inc. has a twelve month low of $289.10 and a twelve month high of $426.75.

Home Depot (NYSE:HD) last announced its 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 during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $47.24 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the company earned $4.68 earnings per share. The firm’s revenue was up 5.7% on a year-over-year basis. Home Depot has set its FY 2026 guidance at 14.690-15.278 EPS. Research analysts anticipate that The Home Depot, Inc. will post 15 EPS for the current year.

Home Depot Dividend Announcement

The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, September 17th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, September 3rd will be issued a dividend of $2.33 per share. This represents a $9.32 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.8%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, September 3rd. Home Depot’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 65.22%.

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.