Intech Investment Management LLC Lowers Stock Position in The Home Depot, Inc. $HD

Intech Investment Management LLC decreased its position in The Home Depot, Inc. (NYSE:HD) by 10.4% in the third quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The institutional investor owned 29,627 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock after selling 3,423 shares during the period. Intech Investment Management LLC’s holdings in Home Depot were worth $12,005,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC.

A number of other large investors have also modified their holdings of the company. Brighton Jones LLC lifted its position in shares of Home Depot by 36.5% during the 4th quarter. Brighton Jones LLC now owns 26,918 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock valued at $10,471,000 after buying an additional 7,203 shares in the last quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC increased its holdings in Home Depot by 7.1% in the 2nd quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC now owns 2,598 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock worth $952,000 after acquiring an additional 173 shares in the last quarter. Ignite Planners LLC raised its position in Home Depot by 0.7% during the second quarter. Ignite Planners LLC now owns 6,526 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock worth $2,346,000 after acquiring an additional 47 shares during the period. Croban purchased a new position in Home Depot during the second quarter valued at $416,000. Finally, Schnieders Capital Management LLC. lifted its holdings in Home Depot by 14.1% during the second quarter. Schnieders Capital Management LLC. now owns 11,587 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock valued at $4,248,000 after purchasing an additional 1,433 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 70.86% of the company’s stock.

Insider Activity

In related news, EVP Teresa Wynn Roseborough sold 2,872 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, December 26th. The stock was 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 in the company, valued at approximately $4,599,069.92. This represents a 17.87% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this link. Also, EVP Ann Marie Campbell sold 145 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, December 11th. The stock was sold at an average price of $358.26, for a total value of $51,947.70. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president owned 12,320 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $4,413,763.20. The trade was a 1.16% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Insiders sold a total of 4,963 shares of company stock valued at $1,748,845 in the last 90 days. Company insiders own 0.10% of the company’s stock.

Trending Headlines about Home Depot

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

• Positive Sentiment: Q4 results beat consensus and Pro momentum: Home Depot topped Q4 estimates on EPS and emphasized that Pro/commercial customers are sustaining sales even as DIY demand softens. Home Depot shares rise as quarterly earnings clear a cautious Wall Street bar
• Positive Sentiment: Pro ecosystem resilience: industry coverage highlights Home Depot’s expanding Pro-focused services and SRS integration as a durable revenue source versus cyclical homeowner spending. Home Depot’s Pro Ecosystem Shows Resilience in Soft Market
• Positive Sentiment: Dividend increase and falling short interest add support: the board raised the quarterly payout (small raise) and short interest dropped, removing some downside pressure from forced covering. (Company release / market data)
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst reactions are mixed-but-lean-bullish: many firms raised price targets and some upgraded ratings after the quarter, giving the stock a valuation tailwind even as others remain cautious. UBS Group Issues Positive Forecast for Home Depot (NYSE:HD) Stock Price
• Neutral Sentiment: Retail-sector context: broader retail earnings trends show mixed signals—Home Depot anchors a stronger retail print, but sustaining that momentum into 2026 depends on housing and rates. Zacks Earnings Trends Highlights: Walmart, Home Depot and Amazon
• Negative Sentiment: Guidance and sector jitters from peers: cautious forward commentary (including from Lowe’s) revived worries that high rates and low housing turnover will keep large discretionary projects muted—a key reason for recent selling pressure. Home Depot slides 3.2% as home-improvement outlook jitters return after rival’s cautious guidance
• Negative Sentiment: Management tone and consumer caution: CEO comments that some customers “are not investing” underscore persistent affordability headwinds that could limit a quick recovery in big-ticket remodeling. Home Depot CEO flags a disconcerting lack of faith in the American economy
• Negative Sentiment: Short-term sentiment noise: media/TV commentary (e.g., Jim Cramer) and profit-taking after the earnings pop have amplified intraday selling despite the beat—a behavioral factor rather than new fundamentals. Jim Cramer Wonders Why People Are Selling Home Depot (HD) Shares

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of research firms have recently commented on HD. JPMorgan Chase & Co. cut their target price on shares of Home Depot from $444.00 to $423.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday, November 19th. Piper Sandler cut their price objective on Home Depot from $441.00 to $422.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research note on Monday. UBS Group raised their target price on Home Depot from $430.00 to $450.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday. TD Cowen lifted their price target on Home Depot from $410.00 to $450.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Tuesday, January 20th. Finally, Jefferies Financial Group increased their price objective on Home Depot from $424.00 to $454.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Tuesday. Twenty equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, twelve have issued a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, Home Depot presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $416.00.

Home Depot Price Performance

NYSE:HD opened at $375.02 on Friday. The stock has a 50 day moving average price of $371.05 and a 200 day moving average price of $380.05. The stock has a market cap of $373.34 billion, a PE ratio of 26.35, a P/E/G ratio of 13.49 and a beta of 1.08. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.62, a quick ratio of 0.29 and a current ratio of 1.06. The Home Depot, Inc. has a one year low of $326.31 and a one year high of $426.75.

Home Depot (NYSE:HD) last issued its earnings results on Tuesday, February 24th. The home improvement retailer reported $2.72 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.52 by $0.20. Home Depot had a return on equity of 134.32% and a net margin of 8.60%.The company had revenue of $38.20 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $38.01 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the business earned $3.13 EPS. The firm’s quarterly revenue was down 3.8% on a year-over-year basis. Home Depot has set its FY 2026 guidance at 14.230-14.799 EPS. Equities research analysts expect that The Home Depot, Inc. will post 15.13 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Home Depot Increases Dividend

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, March 26th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, March 12th will be issued a $2.33 dividend. This represents a $9.32 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.5%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, March 12th. This is a positive change from Home Depot’s previous quarterly dividend of $2.30. Home Depot’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 65.50%.

Home Depot 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.