The Home Depot, Inc. $HD Stock Purchased by Vise Technologies Inc.

Vise Technologies Inc. lifted its holdings in shares of The Home Depot, Inc. (NYSE:HD) by 19.3% in the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 90,965 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock after purchasing an additional 14,708 shares during the quarter. Vise Technologies Inc.’s holdings in Home Depot were worth $25,879,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Zeit Capital LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Home Depot during the 2nd quarter worth $26,000. Principia Wealth Advisory LLC lifted its position in shares of Home Depot by 60.4% during 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 in the last quarter. Navigoe LLC acquired a new position in shares of Home Depot in the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $32,000. Gould Capital LLC increased its holdings in Home Depot by 58.7% in the first quarter. Gould Capital LLC now owns 100 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock valued at $33,000 after buying an additional 37 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Clal Insurance Enterprises Holdings Ltd bought a new position in shares of Home Depot during the second quarter valued at approximately $37,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 70.86% of the company’s stock.

Home Depot News Roundup

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

Home Depot Stock Performance

HD stock opened at $329.31 on Friday. The firm has a market cap of $328.55 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 23.04, a PEG ratio of 2.34 and a beta of 1.00. The business’s fifty day simple moving average is $308.45 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $334.91. 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 $277.15 and a twelve month high of $397.63.

Home Depot (NYSE:HD) last posted its earnings results 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. The company had revenue of $47.86 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $47.24 billion. Home Depot had a net margin of 8.41% and a return on equity of 106.42%. The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 5.7% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the firm posted $4.68 earnings per share. Home Depot has set its FY 2026 guidance at 14.690-15.278 EPS. Analysts predict that The Home Depot, Inc. will post 15.01 earnings per share for the current year.

Home Depot Announces Dividend

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, September 17th. Investors 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 2.8%. Home Depot’s dividend payout ratio is currently 65.22%.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other news, EVP Michael F. Rowe sold 710 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, August 26th. The stock was sold at an average price of $336.76, for a total transaction of $239,099.60. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president owned 6,838 shares in the company, valued at approximately $2,302,764.88. The trade was a 9.41% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link. Also, CFO Richard V. Mcphail sold 5,989 shares of Home Depot stock in a transaction 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 completion of the transaction, the chief financial officer directly owned 48,104 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $16,759,433.60. This represents a 11.07% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders sold 9,829 shares of company stock valued at $3,339,314 in the last quarter. 0.08% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of equities research analysts have issued reports on HD shares. Stifel Nicolaus decreased their target price on shares of Home Depot from $346.00 to $322.00 and set a “hold” rating for the company in a research note on Monday, October 26th. Melius Research set a $397.00 target price on shares of Home Depot in a research note on Tuesday, October 6th. UBS Group restated a “buy” rating on shares of Home Depot in a report on Thursday, September 17th. KeyCorp reiterated a “sector weight” rating on shares of Home Depot in a research report on Wednesday, August 19th. Finally, DA Davidson reaffirmed a “buy” rating and set a $377.00 price objective on shares of Home Depot in a report on Wednesday, August 19th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eighteen have given a Buy rating, thirteen have issued a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Home Depot presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $375.31.

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.