Home Depot (NYSE:HD) Stock Sale Disclosed 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 $15,001 and $50,000 in Home Depot stock on September 10th. 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 $1,001 – $15,000 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.

Home Depot Price Performance

Home Depot stock opened at $289.81 on Tuesday. The business has a 50 day simple moving average of $326.05 and a 200 day simple moving average of $328.27. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.64, a current ratio of 1.08 and a quick ratio of 0.31. The company has a market capitalization of $289.14 billion, a PE ratio of 20.28, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 3.23 and a beta of 0.95. The Home Depot, Inc. has a one year low of $289.10 and a one year high of $410.95.

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 return on equity of 106.42% and a net margin of 8.41%.The company had revenue of $47.86 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $47.24 billion. During the same period last year, the business earned $4.68 earnings per share. The business’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. On average, sell-side analysts forecast that The Home Depot, Inc. will post 15 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Home Depot Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, September 17th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, September 3rd were paid a dividend of $2.33 per share. 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 currently 65.22%.

Key Home Depot News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Home Depot remains the dominant U.S. home-improvement retailer, and a Wall Street Journal analysis identified it as the highest-returning U.S. stock over the past 45 years. Its long-term record supports the case for patient investors. What Actually Made Home Depot Wall Street’s Best-Kept Compounding Secret?
• Positive Sentiment: The company’s latest reported quarter was better than expected, with earnings per share of $4.92 versus the $4.73 consensus and revenue of $47.86 billion, up 5.7% year over year. This provides some support for the long-term investment case despite near-term pressure.
• Neutral Sentiment: Home Depot is attracting unusually high investor attention, but the Zacks coverage does not identify a new business catalyst; it primarily encourages investors to reassess the company’s valuation, outlook, and risks. Is Most-Watched Stock The Home Depot Worth Betting on Now?
• Negative Sentiment: Higher mortgage rates are the clearest near-term headwind. Rates around 7.5% are already weakening housing activity, while a potential rise toward 9% could further reduce home purchases, remodeling projects, and existing-home inventory turnover. Weak results from homebuilders Lennar and KB Home reinforce concerns about housing demand. Mortgage Rates Could Hit 9%
• Negative Sentiment: Analysts and commentators are also pointing to fundamental weakness, including a prolonged housing turnover freeze and uncertainty over whether Home Depot can sustain its dividend if conditions remain depressed. Shares are roughly 32% below their all-time high and below their 50-day and 200-day moving averages, signaling persistent market caution. Home Depot Is 32% Below Its All-Time High

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the company. Zeit Capital LLC acquired a new position in shares of Home Depot during the second quarter valued at $26,000. Cache Advisors LLC acquired a new position in Home Depot during the 1st quarter valued at about $27,000. Merkkuri Wealth Advisors LLC bought a new position in shares of Home Depot in the 1st quarter valued at about $28,000. Abound Financial LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Home Depot during the 4th quarter worth approximately $29,000. Finally, Osbon Capital Management LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Home Depot during the 4th quarter worth approximately $29,000. 70.86% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Insider Buying and Selling at Home Depot

In other news, CFO Richard McPhail sold 5,989 shares of the firm’s 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 transaction, the chief financial officer directly owned 48,104 shares in the company, valued at $16,759,433.60. This trade represents a 11.07% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed 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 value of $206,516.25. Following the transaction, the chief accounting officer owned 8,189 shares in the company, valued at approximately $2,505,424.55. This trade represents a 7.62% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Insiders sold a total of 9,829 shares of company stock valued at $3,339,314 in the last three months. Insiders own 0.08% of the company’s stock.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

HD has been the subject of several analyst reports. Stifel Nicolaus lifted their price target on shares of Home Depot from $320.00 to $340.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a report on Monday, August 17th. Weiss Ratings raised shares of Home Depot from a “hold (c-)” rating to a “hold (c)” rating in a report on Tuesday, July 7th. Wolfe Research downgraded Home Depot from an “outperform” rating to a “peer perform” rating in a report on Tuesday, June 23rd. Guggenheim restated a “buy” rating and set a $425.00 price target on shares of Home Depot in a research report on Wednesday, August 19th. Finally, Truist Financial raised their price target on Home Depot from $369.00 to $373.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Wednesday, August 19th. Eighteen research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, thirteen have issued a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $375.18.

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.

Home Depot Company Profile

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.