AE Wealth Management LLC Has $52.24 Million Stock Position in The Home Depot, Inc. $HD

AE Wealth Management LLC raised its stake in The Home Depot, Inc. (NYSE:HD) by 3.3% during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 128,916 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock after buying an additional 4,175 shares during the quarter. AE Wealth Management LLC’s holdings in Home Depot were worth $52,235,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Several other large investors also recently made changes to their positions in the stock. Mainstay Capital Management LLC ADV bought a new stake in Home Depot in the second quarter valued at approximately $263,000. WealthPlan Investment Management LLC acquired a new position in shares of Home Depot during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $1,149,000. Tower View Wealth Management LLC raised its stake in Home Depot by 4.3% in the 2nd quarter. Tower View Wealth Management LLC now owns 16,196 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock valued at $5,938,000 after acquiring an additional 671 shares during the period. Shell Asset Management Co. raised its stake in Home Depot by 45.2% in the 2nd quarter. Shell Asset Management Co. now owns 48,175 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock valued at $17,663,000 after acquiring an additional 15,002 shares during the period. Finally, Boston Trust Walden Corp lifted its holdings in Home Depot by 0.3% during the 2nd quarter. Boston Trust Walden Corp now owns 42,376 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock valued at $15,537,000 after purchasing an additional 127 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors own 70.86% of the company’s stock.

Trending Headlines about Home Depot

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

• Positive Sentiment: Management is cutting ~800 corporate roles to reduce overhead and speed decision‑making; investors may view this as a margin‑protecting step if revenue growth remains muted. Reuters: Home Depot to cut 800 corporate jobs
• Neutral Sentiment: The company is requiring corporate employees to return to the office five days a week, which management says should increase speed and alignment but could raise retention risks and execution costs in the near term. CNBC: Home Depot lays off 800 workers, says corporate employees will return to office 5 days a week
• Neutral Sentiment: Market analysts are mixed on HD’s trajectory — some see long‑term resilience due to scale and digital tools, while others point to near‑term headwinds from housing and margin pressure; this keeps consensus views and target prices split. Globe and Mail: Analysts Have Conflicting Sentiments on Home Depot
• Negative Sentiment: Home Depot reported an EPS miss and lowered near‑term outlook vs. past levels; combined with a sluggish housing market, that points to continued revenue and earnings pressure into 2026. Zacks: Is Home Depot Still a Long‑Term Winner Despite 2025 EPS Decline?
• Negative Sentiment: Shares have been trading down recently as investors digest the combination of weak top‑line momentum, cost actions and mixed analyst takes — near‑term volatility is likely until clearer sales/earnings trends emerge. Zacks: Home Depot Stock Declines While Market Improves

Home Depot Stock Down 1.3%

Shares of HD opened at $375.30 on Thursday. The company has a current ratio of 1.05, a quick ratio of 0.29 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.82. The Home Depot, Inc. has a 12 month low of $326.31 and a 12 month high of $426.75. The firm’s 50 day moving average is $358.28 and its 200-day moving average is $378.72. The stock has a market capitalization of $373.61 billion, a PE ratio of 25.58, a P/E/G ratio of 14.18 and a beta of 1.08.

Home Depot (NYSE:HD) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, November 18th. The home improvement retailer reported $3.74 earnings per share (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 company had revenue of $41.35 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $41.06 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the company earned $3.78 EPS. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 2.8% compared to the same quarter last year. Home Depot has set its FY 2025 guidance at 14.478-14.478 EPS. Equities 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. Investors of record on Thursday, December 4th were given a $2.30 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Thursday, December 4th. This represents a $9.20 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.5%. Home Depot’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 62.71%.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other Home Depot news, EVP Teresa Wynn Roseborough sold 2,872 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, December 26th. The shares were sold at an average price of $348.52, for a total value of $1,000,949.44. Following the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 13,196 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $4,599,069.92. This trade represents a 17.87% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Also, EVP Angie Brown sold 1,946 shares of the business’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 of the company’s stock, valued at $1,409,419.83. The trade was a 33.06% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Over the last quarter, insiders have sold 4,963 shares of company stock worth $1,748,845. Company insiders own 0.10% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several equities analysts have commented on HD shares. Wells Fargo & Company decreased their price objective on shares of Home Depot from $400.00 to $395.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday, December 10th. UBS Group set a $430.00 price target on shares of Home Depot in a research note on Wednesday, December 10th. TD Cowen increased their price target on shares of Home Depot from $410.00 to $450.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Tuesday, January 20th. Jefferies Financial Group restated a “buy” rating and set a $424.00 price objective on shares of Home Depot in a report on Wednesday, December 10th. Finally, Stifel Nicolaus decreased their target price on Home Depot from $370.00 to $350.00 and set a “hold” rating on the stock in a research report on Monday, December 1st. Twenty-one equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eleven have given a Hold rating and two have given a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $404.50.

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.