The Home Depot, Inc. $HD Stake Boosted by Farther Finance Advisors LLC

Farther Finance Advisors LLC lifted its stake in shares of The Home Depot, Inc. (NYSE:HD) by 15.6% during the third quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The firm owned 38,298 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock after buying an additional 5,182 shares during the period. Farther Finance Advisors LLC’s holdings in Home Depot were worth $15,518,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Several other hedge funds have also made changes to their positions in HD. Legend Financial Advisors Inc. acquired a new stake in Home Depot in the second quarter worth $28,000. Sagard Holdings Management Inc. acquired a new position in shares of Home Depot during the second quarter worth approximately $29,000. LFA Lugano Financial Advisors SA acquired a new position in Home Depot during the 2nd quarter worth $32,000. Dougherty Wealth Advisers LLC acquired a new position in shares of Home Depot during the third quarter valued at $38,000. Finally, Legacy Investment Solutions LLC bought a new stake in shares of Home Depot during the second quarter valued at about $35,000. Institutional investors own 70.86% of the company’s stock.

Key Headlines Impacting Home Depot

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

• Positive Sentiment: Wolfe Research raised its price target on HD to $415 and kept an “outperform” rating, implying meaningful upside vs. the current price — a direct analyst vote of confidence that can support the stock. Wolfe adjusts price target
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts note Home Depot’s Pro (contractor/commercial) business is performing better than DIY, which can stabilize revenue even if consumer renovation spending softens — a structural positive for margins and predictability. Is Home Depot’s Pro momentum enough
• Neutral Sentiment: Coverage compares HD vs. Lowe’s on AI strategy — Lowe’s is investing in AI as core infrastructure while Home Depot focuses on embedding intelligence into execution, logistics and Pro services. This is strategic positioning rather than an immediate earnings driver. LOW vs HD: AI bet
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst/video commentary argues Home Depot could lay a 2026 rebound foundation if Fed rate cuts progress, but timing and consumer response remain uncertain — a macro-linked view that supports upside only if rates and housing trends improve. Building 2026 Foundation on Interest Rate Outlook
• Negative Sentiment: Unusually large put-option buying: investors purchased about 46,941 puts (≈47% above average), signaling elevated downside hedging or bearish bets that can increase near-term volatility and pressure the stock.
• Negative Sentiment: Sector/stock skepticism: recent pieces argue the home-improvement sector struggled in 2025 (rates, housing weakness) and one outlet concluded only one of HD or LOW is a buy for 2026 — commentary that can weigh on investor confidence and relative valuation. Only 1 of these is a buy for 2026
• Negative Sentiment: Analysts and commentators note HD underperformed in 2025 and that “timing is the challenge” for a rebound — a reminder that execution and macro timing risk remain key near-term catalysts. Timing is the challenge

Home Depot Trading Down 0.4%

Home Depot stock opened at $345.07 on Wednesday. The Home Depot, Inc. has a 52 week low of $326.31 and a 52 week high of $426.75. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.82, a quick ratio of 0.29 and a current ratio of 1.05. The firm has a market capitalization of $343.52 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 23.52, a P/E/G ratio of 12.90 and a beta of 1.06. The company has a 50 day moving average price of $363.90 and a 200 day moving average price of $378.48.

Home Depot (NYSE:HD) last announced its earnings results on Tuesday, November 18th. The home improvement retailer reported $3.74 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $3.83 by ($0.09). The firm had revenue of $41.35 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $41.06 billion. Home Depot had a net margin of 8.77% and a return on equity of 160.74%. Home Depot’s revenue for the quarter was up 2.8% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the firm earned $3.78 earnings per share. Home Depot has set its FY 2025 guidance at 14.478-14.478 EPS. Research analysts forecast that The Home Depot, Inc. will post 15.13 EPS for the current year.

Home Depot Dividend Announcement

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, December 18th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, December 4th were given a $2.30 dividend. This represents a $9.20 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.7%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Thursday, December 4th. Home Depot’s dividend payout ratio is 62.71%.

Insider Activity at Home Depot

In related news, EVP Ann Marie Campbell sold 145 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, December 11th. The shares were sold at an average price of $358.26, for a total transaction of $51,947.70. Following the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 12,320 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $4,413,763.20. The trade was a 1.16% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through the SEC website. Also, EVP Angie Brown sold 1,946 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, December 12th. The shares were sold at an average price of $357.63, for a total transaction of $695,947.98. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president owned 3,941 shares in the company, valued at approximately $1,409,419.83. This represents a 33.06% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Company insiders own 0.10% of the company’s stock.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

HD has been the subject of a number of recent analyst reports. Oppenheimer decreased their target price on shares of Home Depot from $420.00 to $405.00 and set a “market perform” rating for the company in a research report on Friday, December 5th. Wall Street Zen lowered shares of Home Depot from a “hold” rating to a “sell” rating in a research note on Friday, November 28th. BNP Paribas Exane increased their price objective on shares of Home Depot from $353.00 to $355.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a report on Friday, December 5th. Telsey Advisory Group lowered their price objective on shares of Home Depot from $430.00 to $410.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, December 10th. Finally, Zacks Research downgraded Home Depot from a “hold” rating to a “strong sell” rating in a research report on Thursday, November 27th. Twenty-one equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eleven have assigned a Hold rating and two have given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $402.10.

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.