OFI Invest Asset Management Acquires 56,184 Shares of The Home Depot, Inc. $HD

OFI Invest Asset Management increased its holdings in shares of The Home Depot, Inc. (NYSE:HD) by 30.6% during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 239,524 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock after acquiring an additional 56,184 shares during the period. Home Depot comprises approximately 1.0% of OFI Invest Asset Management’s holdings, making the stock its 19th largest holding. OFI Invest Asset Management’s holdings in Home Depot were worth $82,420,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

A number of other large investors have also bought and sold shares of HD. Brighton Jones LLC grew its position in Home Depot by 36.5% during the 4th quarter. Brighton Jones LLC now owns 26,918 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock worth $10,471,000 after acquiring an additional 7,203 shares during the last quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC grew its position in Home Depot by 7.1% during 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 during the last quarter. Schnieders Capital Management LLC. grew its position in Home Depot by 14.1% during the 2nd quarter. Schnieders Capital Management LLC. now owns 11,587 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock worth $4,248,000 after acquiring an additional 1,433 shares during the last quarter. Lombard Odier Asset Management USA Corp bought a new stake in Home Depot during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $206,000. Finally, Dearborn Partners LLC grew its position in Home Depot by 1.0% during the 2nd quarter. Dearborn Partners LLC now owns 110,394 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock worth $40,475,000 after acquiring an additional 1,122 shares during the last quarter. 70.86% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other news, CFO Richard V. Mcphail sold 2,550 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Wednesday, March 4th. The stock was sold at an average price of $368.89, for a total value of $940,669.50. Following the transaction, the chief financial officer directly owned 44,566 shares in the company, valued at $16,439,951.74. This trade represents a 5.41% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this link. Insiders own 0.10% of the company’s stock.

Home Depot Stock Up 1.0%

Shares of HD opened at $339.57 on Friday. The firm has a market capitalization of $338.23 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 23.86, a PEG ratio of 3.67 and a beta of 1.09. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.62, a quick ratio of 0.26 and a current ratio of 1.06. The business’s fifty day moving average price is $357.17 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $365.56. The Home Depot, Inc. has a 52 week low of $315.31 and a 52 week high of $426.75.

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

Home Depot Increases Dividend

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, March 26th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, March 12th were given a $2.33 dividend. This represents a $9.32 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.7%. The ex-dividend date was Thursday, March 12th. This is a positive change from Home Depot’s previous quarterly dividend of $2.30. Home Depot’s dividend payout ratio is 65.50%.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

HD has been the topic of a number of research analyst reports. KeyCorp restated a “sector weight” rating on shares of Home Depot in a research report on Wednesday, February 25th. Sanford C. Bernstein increased their price target on Home Depot from $381.00 to $390.00 and gave the stock a “market perform” rating in a research report on Wednesday, February 25th. The Goldman Sachs Group decreased their price target on Home Depot from $413.00 to $409.00 in a research report on Wednesday, February 25th. Piper Sandler decreased their price objective on Home Depot from $441.00 to $422.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research report on Monday, February 23rd. Finally, Zacks Research upgraded Home Depot from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Monday, February 9th. Twenty analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, twelve have assigned a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $414.17.

Key Headlines Impacting Home Depot

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

• Positive Sentiment: Market-wide rally lifted Home Depot as crude oil plunged after reports of a temporary ceasefire, which boosted consumer/retail stocks and helped HD recover from recent weakness. Home Depot Shares Gain As Oil Crash Lifts Consumer Stocks
• Positive Sentiment: Coverage noted HD among names that jumped after the geopolitical de-escalation; this headline-driven flow likely added upward momentum to the stock. RH and Home Depot Shares Are Soaring, What You Need To Know
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst and market commentary highlighted Home Depot’s outperformance versus the broader market, supporting investor confidence. Home Depot (HD) Laps the Stock Market: Here’s Why
• Positive Sentiment: Brokerage consensus remains constructive with a “Moderate Buy” aggregate recommendation, which can anchor sentiment and inflows. The Home Depot, Inc. (NYSE:HD) Receives Consensus Recommendation of “Moderate Buy” from Brokerages
• Positive Sentiment: Erste Group nudged up long‑range EPS estimates slightly, signaling modest analyst confidence in HD’s earnings power over time.
• Neutral Sentiment: Home Depot presented at the J.P. Morgan Retail Roundup (transcript available); presentations can provide clarity on strategy but rarely move shares dramatically without new guidance. The Home Depot, Inc. (HD) Presents at J.P. Morgan Retail Round Up Forum 2026 Transcript
• Neutral Sentiment: Valuation/positioning pieces debate whether recent price strength leaves upside limited; these articles keep longer-term investors focused on multiples and growth assumptions rather than near-term catalysts. Is It Too Late To Consider Home Depot (HD) After Recent Share Price Strength?
• Neutral Sentiment: Commentary that HD is “oversold” and unlikely to fall much further suggests limited downside near current levels absent a macro shock. Oversold Home Depot stock not likely to fall much further
• Negative Sentiment: Analysis asking “Why is Home Depot stock falling?” highlights investor concern about weakening big-ticket demand and margin pressure — these demand and margin narratives remain the main fundamental headwinds. Why Is Home Depot Stock Falling, and is it a Buying Opportunity?
• Negative Sentiment: Coverage noting HD hit a 52‑week low underscores recent weakness tied to slowing big-ticket demand and margin investments — a direct negative for sentiment until evidence of stabilization appears. Home Depot Hits 52-Week Low: Time to Buy Now or Stay Cautious?

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.