1,389 Shares in The Home Depot, Inc. $HD Bought by Sonoma Allocations LLC

Sonoma Allocations LLC acquired a new stake in The Home Depot, Inc. (NYSE:HD) during the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The fund acquired 1,389 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock, valued at approximately $538,000.

A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Roble Belko & Company Inc raised its stake in shares of Home Depot by 48.1% in the 3rd quarter. Roble Belko & Company Inc now owns 394 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock valued at $160,000 after purchasing an additional 128 shares during the period. Tanager Wealth Management LLP raised its position in Home Depot by 41.1% in the 3rd quarter. Tanager Wealth Management LLP now owns 1,075 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock valued at $436,000 after buying an additional 313 shares during the last quarter. World Equity Group Inc. raised its position in Home Depot by 24.6% in the 3rd quarter. World Equity Group Inc. now owns 5,487 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock valued at $2,223,000 after buying an additional 1,084 shares during the last quarter. Parnassus Investments LLC bought a new stake in Home Depot in the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $103,781,000. Finally, Bay Colony Advisory Group Inc d b a Bay Colony Advisors boosted its position in Home Depot by 10.4% during the 3rd quarter. Bay Colony Advisory Group Inc d b a Bay Colony Advisors now owns 7,088 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock worth $2,872,000 after acquiring an additional 668 shares during the last quarter. 70.86% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Insider Buying and Selling at Home Depot

In other news, EVP Teresa Wynn Roseborough sold 2,872 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, December 26th. The stock was sold at an average price of $348.52, for a total transaction of $1,000,949.44. Following the transaction, the executive vice president owned 13,196 shares in the company, valued at approximately $4,599,069.92. This trade represents a 17.87% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this link. Also, EVP Angie Brown sold 1,946 shares of Home Depot stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, December 12th. The stock was sold at an average price of $357.63, for a total value of $695,947.98. Following the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 3,941 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,409,419.83. The trade was a 33.06% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Insiders have sold a total of 4,963 shares of company stock valued at $1,748,845 in the last three months. 0.10% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

Home Depot Stock Up 4.2%

Shares of HD stock opened at $374.67 on Monday. 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’s 50-day moving average is $354.54 and its 200-day moving average is $377.86. The stock has a market cap of $372.98 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 25.54, a PEG ratio of 13.96 and a beta of 1.08. The Home Depot, Inc. has a 52-week low of $326.31 and a 52-week high of $426.75.

Home Depot (NYSE:HD) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, November 18th. The home improvement retailer reported $3.74 EPS for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $3.83 by ($0.09). Home Depot had a return on equity of 160.74% and a net margin of 8.77%.The business had revenue of $41.35 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $41.06 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business posted $3.78 EPS. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 2.8% on a year-over-year basis. Home Depot has set its FY 2025 guidance at 14.478-14.478 EPS. Sell-side analysts predict that The Home Depot, Inc. will post 15.13 EPS for the current year.

Home Depot Announces Dividend

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, December 18th. Investors of record on Thursday, December 4th were issued a dividend of $2.30 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Thursday, December 4th. This represents a $9.20 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.5%. Home Depot’s payout ratio is presently 62.71%.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of analysts have recently issued reports on the stock. Daiwa Capital Markets lifted their price objective on shares of Home Depot from $348.00 to $360.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a report on Tuesday, December 16th. KGI Securities cut shares of Home Depot from an “outperform” rating to a “hold” rating and set a $320.00 price target on the stock. in a research report on Wednesday, November 19th. TD Cowen reduced their price objective on shares of Home Depot from $470.00 to $410.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday, November 19th. Wall Street Zen downgraded Home Depot from a “hold” rating to a “sell” rating in a research report on Friday, November 28th. Finally, Zacks Research cut Home Depot from a “hold” rating to a “strong sell” rating in a research report on Thursday, November 27th. Twenty-one investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eleven have issued a Hold rating and two have assigned a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Home Depot presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $402.10.

Trending Headlines about Home Depot

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

• Positive Sentiment: Investors expect a White House housing initiative to boost homebuilding and repair activity, which should lift demand for Home Depot’s products and services. Trump Housing Plan Sends Home Depot Stock Higher
• Positive Sentiment: Large call buying occurred today (46,130 calls, ~37% above typical volume), indicating speculative or hedged bullish positioning that can amplify upside near term.
• Positive Sentiment: Prominent TV commentary favors HD as a housing/play (Jim Cramer preferring Home Depot), which can drive retail flows and sentiment. Jim Cramer Prefers Home Depot Over Fortune Brands as a Housing Play
• Positive Sentiment: A vendor-related issue (Kurt Weiss Greenhouses) drew attention but the company’s response was viewed positively by some outlets, removing a near-term reputational overhang. Home Depot Stock Surges With Kurt Weiss Greenhouses Response
• Neutral Sentiment: Broader market strength (Dow gains) has supported HD alongside other large-cap consumer names, a technical tailwind rather than company-specific news. Nike, Home Depot share gains contribute to Dow’s nearly 225-point jump
• Neutral Sentiment: Investor interest metrics and analyst/valuation write-ups are getting attention, but they largely summarize mixed fundamentals (recent EPS miss vs. solid revenue) rather than new catalysts. Assessing Home Depot (HD) Valuation After Recent Mixed Share Price Performance Investors Heavily Search The Home Depot, Inc. (HD)
• Negative Sentiment: Earlier unusual put buying (57,026 puts) indicates some market participants taking or hedging for downside risk—this raises near-term volatility risk.
• Negative Sentiment: A Pomerantz law firm investigation notice was filed, signaling potential shareholder litigation risk that can weigh on sentiment until resolved. Pomerantz Law Firm Investigates Claims On Behalf of Investors of The Home Depot, Inc.

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.