Rep. David Taylor Purchases Shares of The Home Depot, Inc. (NYSE:HD)

Representative David Taylor (R-Ohio) recently bought shares of The Home Depot, Inc. (NYSE:HD). In a filing disclosed on December 19th, the Representative disclosed that they had bought between $1,001 and $15,000 in Home Depot stock on December 10th. The trade occurred in the Representative’s “DAVID TAYLOR TRUST > SARDINIA READY MIX 401(K) – DAVE” account.

Representative David Taylor also recently made the following trade(s):

• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE:LLY) on 12/10/2025.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Eaton (NYSE:ETN) on 12/10/2025.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Visa (NYSE:V) on 12/3/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Amgen (NASDAQ:AMGN) on 12/3/2025.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Visa (NYSE:V) on 11/12/2025.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of RPM International (NYSE:RPM) on 11/11/2025.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Home Depot (NYSE:HD) on 11/11/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of American Electric Power (NASDAQ:AEP) on 11/3/2025.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Installed Building Products (NYSE:IBP) on 11/3/2025.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Progressive (NYSE:PGR) on 11/3/2025.

Home Depot Stock Performance

Shares of HD traded down $1.45 during mid-day trading on Tuesday, hitting $344.94. 996,286 shares of the company traded hands, compared to its average volume of 3,694,736. The stock has a market cap of $343.39 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 23.50, a P/E/G ratio of 12.85 and a beta of 1.06. The stock has a 50-day moving average price of $364.75 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $378.64. The Home Depot, Inc. has a 1 year low of $326.31 and a 1 year 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.

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 during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $41.06 billion. Home Depot had a return on equity of 160.74% and a net margin of 8.77%.The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 2.8% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the business posted $3.78 earnings per share. Home Depot has set its FY 2025 guidance at 14.478-14.478 EPS. Equities analysts anticipate that The Home Depot, Inc. will post 15.13 earnings per share for the current year.

Home Depot Dividend Announcement

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, December 18th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, December 4th were paid a dividend of $2.30 per share. The ex-dividend date was Thursday, December 4th. This represents a $9.20 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.7%. Home Depot’s dividend payout ratio is currently 62.71%.

Insider Buying and Selling at Home Depot

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

Institutional Trading of Home Depot

Several institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in HD. PMG Family Office LLC bought a new position in Home Depot in the 3rd quarter worth about $301,000. Peterson Wealth Management purchased a new stake in shares of Home Depot in the third quarter valued at approximately $608,000. Alternative Investment Advisors LLC. bought a new position in Home Depot in the third quarter worth approximately $224,000. Lindenwold Advisors INC grew its stake in Home Depot by 1.0% in the third quarter. Lindenwold Advisors INC now owns 5,729 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock worth $2,321,000 after purchasing an additional 54 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Harbour Investment Management LLC purchased a new position in Home Depot during the 3rd quarter worth $214,000. Institutional investors own 70.86% of the company’s stock.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

HD has been the subject of a number of analyst reports. DZ Bank reiterated a “sell” rating on shares of Home Depot in a research note on Tuesday, November 18th. Stifel Nicolaus cut their target price on Home Depot from $370.00 to $350.00 and set a “hold” rating for the company in a research report on Monday, December 1st. The Goldman Sachs Group reissued a “buy” rating and issued a $413.00 price target on shares of Home Depot in a report on Wednesday, December 10th. TD Cowen dropped their price target on Home Depot from $470.00 to $410.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday, November 19th. Finally, KGI Securities cut shares of Home Depot from an “outperform” rating to a “hold” rating and set a $320.00 price objective on the stock. in a research report on Wednesday, November 19th. Twenty-one analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eleven have assigned a Hold rating and two have issued a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $402.10.

Home Depot News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: Wolfe Research raised its price target to $415 and kept an “outperform” rating, implying roughly a 21% upside from the current price — a clear analyst vote of confidence that could support the stock. Wolfe Research raises PT
• Positive Sentiment: Yahoo Finance coverage highlights Home Depot’s “Creator Portal” digital strategy, which could help reframe growth expectations by boosting online engagement and marketing ROI if adoption scales. Creator Portal strategy
• Positive Sentiment: A recent video commentary argues HD can build a 2026 rebound if the Fed’s rate‑cut cycle continues, indicating investor sensitivity to macro (rate) catalysts that could lift big‑ticket and pro spending. Building 2026 Foundation on Rate Outlook
• Positive Sentiment: Zacks notes Home Depot’s pro (contractor/Pro) momentum is helping offset DIY softness — diversification toward Pro customers can stabilize revenue and margins if DIY demand remains weak. Pro momentum vs DIY
• Neutral Sentiment: TipRanks coverage on winter storage and seasonal buying notes short‑term merchandising dynamics (holiday take‑down/seasonal purchases) that are typical but unlikely to change the longer‑term thesis by themselves. Winter storage competition
• Neutral Sentiment: General share‑price pages and market summaries (Economic Times) report price action and company info without new catalysts. Useful for context but not a driver. Share price summary
• Neutral Sentiment: Coverage on Lowe’s potential upside (how LOW could reach $300) frames competitive dynamics — a reminder investors are comparing peers when allocating to the sector. Lowe’s upside story
• Negative Sentiment: 24/7 Wall St. argues only one major home‑improvement stock is a buy for 2026, highlighting sector headwinds (high mortgage rates, slowing home sales) and singling out HD’s 2025 underperformance — a clear negative signal for investor sentiment. HD vs Lowe’s: buy call
• Negative Sentiment: Analyst commentary captured by TipRanks says “timing is the challenge” as HD fell nearly 10% in 2025, underperforming the market — emphasizing execution/timing risk and contributing to downward pressure. Timing is the challenge

About Representative Taylor

David Taylor (Republican Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing Ohio’s 2nd Congressional District. He assumed office on January 3, 2025. His current term ends on January 3, 2027.

Taylor (Republican Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Ohio’s 2nd Congressional District. He won in the general election on November 5, 2024.

David Taylor graduated from Amelia High School. Taylor earned degrees from Miami University (Ohio) and the University of Dayton School of Law. Taylor’s career experience includes working as an attorney and as a businessman at Sardinia Ready Mix, 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.