MASTERINVEST Kapitalanlage GmbH Reduces Stock Position in The Home Depot, Inc. $HD

MASTERINVEST Kapitalanlage GmbH trimmed its holdings in The Home Depot, Inc. (NYSE:HD) by 6.3% during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 27,151 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock after selling 1,825 shares during the period. Home Depot comprises approximately 1.1% of MASTERINVEST Kapitalanlage GmbH’s holdings, making the stock its 18th largest holding. MASTERINVEST Kapitalanlage GmbH’s holdings in Home Depot were worth $11,001,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Several other institutional investors have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in HD. Norges Bank acquired a new position in Home Depot during the 2nd quarter worth $4,885,603,000. Laurel Wealth Advisors LLC grew its position in shares of Home Depot by 36,207.5% in the 2nd quarter. Laurel Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 10,076,783 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock worth $3,694,552,000 after acquiring an additional 10,049,029 shares in the last quarter. Valeo Financial Advisors LLC increased its holdings in shares of Home Depot by 16,746.9% in the 2nd quarter. Valeo Financial Advisors LLC now owns 4,537,880 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock valued at $1,663,768,000 after acquiring an additional 4,510,944 shares during the last quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. raised its position in shares of Home Depot by 1.5% during the 2nd quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 97,978,814 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock valued at $35,922,952,000 after acquiring an additional 1,494,615 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Kingstone Capital Partners Texas LLC bought a new position in Home Depot during the second quarter worth $418,486,000. 70.86% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

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 directly owned 3,941 shares of the company’s stock, 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 document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through the SEC website. Also, EVP Ann Marie Campbell sold 145 shares of Home Depot stock in a transaction dated Thursday, December 11th. The shares were sold at an average price of $358.26, for a total transaction of $51,947.70. Following the sale, the executive vice president owned 12,320 shares in the company, valued at approximately $4,413,763.20. This represents a 1.16% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders have sold 4,963 shares of company stock valued at $1,748,845 in the last quarter. Corporate insiders own 0.10% of the company’s stock.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

HD has been the subject of a number of research reports. Truist Financial set a $390.00 price objective on shares of Home Depot in a report on Wednesday, December 17th. DA Davidson decreased their price target on shares of Home Depot from $430.00 to $407.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a report on Wednesday, December 10th. Morgan Stanley reaffirmed an “outperform” rating on shares of Home Depot in a research report on Wednesday, December 10th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. dropped their price objective on shares of Home Depot from $444.00 to $423.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, November 19th. Finally, Oppenheimer decreased their target price on Home Depot from $420.00 to $405.00 and set a “market perform” rating for the company in a research note on Friday, December 5th. Twenty-one investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eleven have given a Hold rating and two have assigned a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $402.10.

Key Home Depot News

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 Trading Up 4.2%

Shares of NYSE:HD opened at $374.67 on Friday. The company has a quick ratio of 0.29, a current ratio of 1.05 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.82. The company’s 50-day moving average price is $354.54 and its 200 day moving average price is $377.75. The company has a market cap of $372.98 billion, a PE ratio of 25.54, a P/E/G ratio of 13.96 and a beta of 1.08. The Home Depot, Inc. has a fifty-two week low of $326.31 and a fifty-two week high of $426.75.

Home Depot (NYSE:HD) last posted its earnings results on Tuesday, November 18th. The home improvement retailer reported $3.74 EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $3.83 by ($0.09). Home Depot had a return on equity of 160.74% and a net margin of 8.77%.The firm had revenue of $41.35 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $41.06 billion. During the same quarter last year, the company posted $3.78 EPS. Home Depot’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 anticipate that The Home Depot, Inc. will post 15.13 earnings per share for the current year.

Home Depot Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, December 18th. Investors of record on Thursday, December 4th were given a $2.30 dividend. This represents a $9.20 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.5%. The ex-dividend date was Thursday, December 4th. Home Depot’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 62.71%.

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.