Markowski Investments Makes New $620,000 Investment in The Home Depot, Inc. $HD

Markowski Investments 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 fund purchased 1,758 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock, valued at approximately $620,000.

Other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently modified their holdings of the company. Advocate Investing Services LLC acquired a new stake in Home Depot during the fourth quarter worth about $25,000. Zeit Capital LLC acquired a new position in Home Depot in the 2nd quarter valued at about $26,000. Parvin Asset Management LLC grew its stake in shares of Home Depot by 110.0% in the 3rd quarter. Parvin Asset Management LLC now owns 63 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock valued at $26,000 after buying an additional 33 shares during the period. Cache Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Home Depot during the 1st quarter worth approximately $27,000. Finally, Merkkuri Wealth Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Home Depot during the 1st quarter worth approximately $28,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 70.86% of the company’s stock.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several research firms have recently commented on HD. Gordon Haskett lifted their price target on shares of Home Depot from $320.00 to $330.00 in a research report on Friday, June 12th. DA Davidson reiterated a “buy” rating and issued a $377.00 price objective on shares of Home Depot in a research report on Wednesday, August 19th. Mizuho raised their target price on Home Depot from $385.00 to $390.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research note on Wednesday, August 19th. Argus restated a “buy” rating and issued a $400.00 target price on shares of Home Depot in a research report on Wednesday, August 19th. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. decreased their price target on Home Depot from $423.00 to $396.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, May 20th. Eighteen equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, thirteen have given a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $375.54.

Insider Transactions at Home Depot

In related news, EVP Michael F. Rowe sold 710 shares of the 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 transaction, the executive vice president owned 6,838 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $2,302,764.88. This represents a 9.41% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Also, CFO Richard V. Mcphail sold 5,989 shares of the firm’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 owned 48,104 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $16,759,433.60. This trade represents a 11.07% 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 over the last ninety days. Company insiders own 0.08% of the company’s stock.

Home Depot Stock Performance

Shares of HD stock opened at $320.94 on Monday. The firm’s 50 day moving average price is $339.35 and its 200-day moving average price is $336.02. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.64, a quick ratio of 0.31 and a current ratio of 1.08. The Home Depot, Inc. has a one year low of $289.10 and a one year high of $426.75. The firm has a market cap of $320.20 billion, a P/E ratio of 22.46, a P/E/G ratio of 3.53 and a beta of 0.95.

Home Depot (NYSE:HD) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, August 18th. The home improvement retailer reported $4.92 earnings per share for the quarter, topping 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 firm had revenue of $47.86 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $47.24 billion. During the same quarter last year, the company posted $4.68 EPS. The firm’s quarterly 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. As a group, equities research analysts predict 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. Stockholders of record on Thursday, September 3rd will be given a dividend of $2.33 per share. This represents a $9.32 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.9%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, September 3rd. Home Depot’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 65.22%.

Home Depot News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: Retail earnings point to a relatively resilient higher-income consumer. Home Depot and Lowe’s reported solid home-improvement sales, suggesting demand for repairs and larger projects remains healthier than spending at some value-oriented retailers. Retail Earnings Just Exposed a Bigger Divide in the U.S. Consumer Economy
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts at Zacks updated estimates for Home Depot’s fiscal third-quarter earnings, providing a fresh valuation and earnings catalyst following the company’s prior quarterly beat. Home Depot most recently reported earnings of $4.92 per share versus a $4.73 consensus estimate, with revenue also exceeding forecasts. Zacks Research Estimates Home Depot’s Q3 Earnings
• Neutral Sentiment: The stock’s valuation is near the middle of its peer group, but analysts question whether its operating performance and growth have fallen behind competitors. This creates potential upside if productivity improves, but also limits enthusiasm until growth reaccelerates. The Gap Between HD Stock And Its Own Numbers
• Negative Sentiment: Mortgage rates recently reached a one-year high following a global bond-market sell-off. Elevated borrowing costs can discourage home purchases, remodeling projects and other large-ticket transactions that drive Home Depot’s sales. Mortgage Rates Just Hit a 1-Year High
• Negative Sentiment: Some investors view weakness in consumer-focused stocks, including Home Depot, as a warning that middle-income households are under pressure. That macro concern could weigh on discretionary home-improvement spending and the broader retail sector. Wall Street worried about GOP in midterms
• Negative Sentiment: One market analysis cited Home Depot’s transition to positive free cash flow in the early 2000s as evidence that growth had slowed, reinforcing concerns that the company’s mature business may offer limited expansion compared with faster-growing retailers. Home Depot stock information

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.