MASTERINVEST Kapitalanlage GmbH Makes New $8.38 Million Investment in The Home Depot, Inc. $HD

MASTERINVEST Kapitalanlage GmbH bought a new position in shares of The Home Depot, Inc. (NYSE:HD) in the 2nd quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The institutional investor bought 23,758 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock, valued at approximately $8,379,000. Home Depot accounts for about 0.7% of MASTERINVEST Kapitalanlage GmbH’s investment portfolio, making the stock its 28th biggest holding.

A number of other large investors have also recently made changes to their positions in the stock. Parvin Asset Management LLC increased its stake in Home Depot by 110.0% in the 3rd quarter. Parvin Asset Management LLC now owns 63 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock worth $26,000 after buying an additional 33 shares during the period. Zeit Capital LLC purchased a new stake in Home Depot in the 2nd quarter valued at about $26,000. Advocate Investing Services LLC bought a new position in Home Depot in the 4th quarter worth about $25,000. Cache Advisors LLC bought a new position in Home Depot in the 1st quarter worth about $27,000. Finally, Imprint Wealth LLC purchased a new position in shares of Home Depot during the third quarter worth approximately $34,000. 70.86% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other Home Depot news, EVP Michael F. Rowe sold 710 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, August 26th. The shares were 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 directly owned 6,838 shares in the company, valued at $2,302,764.88. This trade represents a 9.41% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at the SEC website. Also, EVP Teresa Wynn Roseborough sold 2,455 shares of Home Depot stock in a transaction on Friday, August 28th. The stock was sold at an average price of $328.77, for a total transaction of $807,130.35. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 14,061 shares in the company, valued at $4,622,834.97. This represents a 14.86% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders sold a total of 9,154 shares of company stock worth $3,132,798 in the last 90 days. 0.08% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

Trending Headlines about Home Depot

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

• Positive Sentiment: Home Depot is expanding its AI-powered Magic Apron tools across all U.S. stores. The technology provides localized product searches and project assistance, potentially improving customer engagement and supporting the company’s “Pro” growth strategy. Some analysis estimates the stock could be roughly 15% undervalued if that growth narrative gains traction. Home Depot Could Be 15% Undervalued On Its Pro Growth Narrative
• Positive Sentiment: The retailer’s latest quarterly results exceeded expectations, with earnings of $4.92 per share versus the $4.73 consensus and revenue of $47.86 billion, up 5.7% year over year. Analysts maintain a “Moderate Buy” consensus rating and an average price target above the current trading level.
• Positive Sentiment: Home Depot is scheduled to pay a quarterly dividend of $2.33 per share on September 17 to shareholders of record on September 3. The annualized dividend is $9.32, representing a yield of approximately 2.8%.
• Neutral Sentiment: Chief Financial Officer Richard McPhail and merchandising executive Billy Bastek will present at the Goldman Sachs Global Consumer and Retail Conference on September 15. Investors may look for updated commentary on demand, housing trends, and the professional business. The Home Depot to Present at the Goldman Sachs Global Consumer and Retail Conference
• Negative Sentiment: High mortgage rates continue to discourage homeowners from moving, with the probability of changing residences reaching a record-low 13.5%. Home Depot reportedly sees “no sign” of a housing-market turnaround, which weighs on renovation and big-ticket project demand. Americans Stop Moving as Mortgage Lock-In Persists
• Negative Sentiment: DIY demand remains weak as consumers defer larger home-improvement projects. Digital sales, broader category gains, and higher big-ticket sales provide some offset, but continued consumer caution is a near-term concern. Home Depot Faces Weak DIY Demand
• Negative Sentiment: Executive Vice President Teresa Wynn Roseborough sold 2,455 shares valued at approximately $807,000, reducing her direct ownership by 14.86%. While a single insider sale does not establish a trend, it may add modest pressure to investor sentiment. Teresa Wynn Roseborough Sells Shares of Home Depot

Home Depot Price Performance

Shares of HD stock opened at $319.70 on Wednesday. The stock’s 50-day moving average is $340.90 and its 200 day moving average is $337.53. The Home Depot, Inc. has a 1-year low of $289.10 and a 1-year high of $426.75. 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 cap of $318.96 billion, a P/E ratio of 22.37, a PEG ratio of 3.61 and a beta of 0.96.

Home Depot (NYSE:HD) last announced its earnings results on Tuesday, August 18th. The home improvement retailer reported $4.92 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $4.73 by $0.19. The business 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 revenue was up 5.7% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the company posted $4.68 earnings per share. Home Depot has set its FY 2026 guidance at 14.690-15.278 EPS. Research analysts predict that The Home Depot, Inc. will post 15 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Home Depot Dividend Announcement

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, September 17th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, September 3rd will be given a $2.33 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, September 3rd. This represents a $9.32 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.9%. Home Depot’s payout ratio is presently 65.22%.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several analysts have recently weighed in on the stock. Royal Bank Of Canada decreased their price target on shares of Home Depot from $343.00 to $342.00 and set a “sector perform” rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday, August 19th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. reduced their price objective on Home Depot from $423.00 to $396.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday, May 20th. Argus reaffirmed a “buy” rating and set a $400.00 target price on shares of Home Depot in a research report on Wednesday, August 19th. Truist Financial upped their target price on Home Depot from $369.00 to $373.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Wednesday, August 19th. Finally, Robert W. Baird dropped their price target on Home Depot from $430.00 to $380.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a research report on Wednesday, May 20th. Eighteen analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, thirteen have assigned a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the company has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $375.54.

Home Depot Company Profile

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.