International Assets Investment Management LLC Buys 98,167 Shares of The Home Depot, Inc. $HD

International Assets Investment Management LLC grew its stake in The Home Depot, Inc. (NYSE:HD) by 449.6% in the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 120,000 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock after buying an additional 98,167 shares during the quarter. International Assets Investment Management LLC’s holdings in Home Depot were worth $34,139,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

A number of other hedge funds have also recently modified their holdings of HD. Zeit Capital LLC purchased a new position in Home Depot during the second quarter valued at approximately $26,000. Principia Wealth Advisory LLC lifted its holdings in Home Depot by 60.4% in the second quarter. Principia Wealth Advisory LLC now owns 85 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock valued at $30,000 after acquiring an additional 32 shares during the period. Navigoe LLC acquired a new position in Home Depot in the second quarter valued at approximately $32,000. Gould Capital LLC boosted its position in Home Depot by 58.7% in the 1st quarter. Gould Capital LLC now owns 100 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock worth $33,000 after purchasing an additional 37 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Clal Insurance Enterprises Holdings Ltd purchased a new stake in Home Depot in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $37,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 70.86% of the company’s stock.

Insider Activity at Home Depot

In other Home Depot news, CFO Richard V. Mcphail sold 5,989 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Wednesday, August 19th. The shares were sold at an average price of $348.40, for a total transaction of $2,086,567.60. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief financial officer directly owned 48,104 shares in the company, valued at approximately $16,759,433.60. This represents a 11.07% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Also, EVP Michael F. Rowe sold 710 shares of the stock in a transaction on Wednesday, August 26th. The shares were sold at an average price of $336.76, for a total transaction of $239,099.60. Following the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 6,838 shares in the company, valued at approximately $2,302,764.88. The trade was a 9.41% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders sold a total of 9,829 shares of company stock worth $3,339,314 over the last 90 days. 0.08% of the stock is owned by insiders.

Home Depot Stock Performance

Shares of HD stock opened at $329.31 on Friday. The company has a market capitalization of $328.55 billion, a P/E ratio of 23.04, a P/E/G ratio of 2.34 and a beta of 1.00. The business’s 50 day moving average is $308.45 and its two-hundred day moving average is $334.91. The company has a current ratio of 1.08, a quick ratio of 0.31 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.64. The Home Depot, Inc. has a 12-month low of $277.15 and a 12-month high of $397.63.

Home Depot (NYSE:HD) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, August 18th. The home improvement retailer reported $4.92 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $4.73 by $0.19. The business had revenue of $47.86 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $47.24 billion. Home Depot had a return on equity of 106.42% and a net margin of 8.41%. The business’s revenue was up 5.7% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the business earned $4.68 earnings per share. Home Depot has set its FY 2026 guidance at 14.690-15.278 EPS. Analysts expect that The Home Depot, Inc. will post 15.01 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Home Depot Announces Dividend

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, September 17th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, September 3rd were given a dividend of $2.33 per share. The ex-dividend date was Thursday, September 3rd. This represents a $9.32 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.8%. Home Depot’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 65.22%.

Key Home Depot News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Steady demand for smaller home-improvement projects and continued digital gains are helping sustain Home Depot’s sales growth despite pressure on larger renovations. This suggests consumers are still spending on maintenance and affordable upgrades. Are Smaller Home Projects Sustaining Home Depot’s Sales Growth?
• Positive Sentiment: One analysis identifies HD as a potential long-term stock, supporting the bullish case based on the company’s scale, established brand, cash generation, and ability to benefit when housing and renovation activity recover. Why Home Depot Is a Top Stock for the Long-Term
• Positive Sentiment: Coverage of dividend-focused blue-chip investments highlights Home Depot’s long history of returning cash to shareholders. Its dividend may appeal to investors seeking income while waiting for a broader housing and remodeling recovery. $300,000 in Home Depot, IBM and McDonald’s Could Pay Over $8,500 a Year
• Neutral Sentiment: A comparison with Somnigroup International asks whether SGI or HD offers better value. The article is primarily a relative-valuation discussion rather than a new company-specific catalyst, so its effect on HD is likely limited. SGI vs. HD: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?
• Negative Sentiment: Another analysis argues that HD’s valuation may be demanding after its roughly 20% three-year gain, raising concern that the share price could already reflect much of the expected future cash flow. Home Depot Stock Looks Overvalued After Its Three-Year Run
• Negative Sentiment: Commentary on a delayed macroeconomic recovery presents HD as a potential dip-buying opportunity, but also signals that high interest rates, weaker housing activity, and postponed major renovations may continue to restrain near-term results. Home Depot: Delayed Macro Recovery Triggers Dip Buying Opportunity and Richer Yields

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of brokerages have recently commented on HD. Guggenheim reaffirmed a “buy” rating and set a $425.00 price objective on shares of Home Depot in a research note on Wednesday, August 19th. Royal Bank Of Canada decreased their target price on shares of Home Depot from $343.00 to $342.00 and set a “sector perform” rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday, August 19th. Truist Financial increased their price target on shares of Home Depot from $369.00 to $373.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Wednesday, August 19th. KeyCorp restated a “sector weight” rating on shares of Home Depot in a research report on Wednesday, August 19th. Finally, TD Cowen reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of Home Depot in a report on Monday, August 10th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eighteen have given a Buy rating, thirteen have issued a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, Home Depot currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $375.31.

About Home Depot

The Home Depot, Inc is a home improvement retailer serving do-it-yourself customers, professional contractors, and other building and maintenance professionals. The company sells a broad selection of building materials, hardware, tools, appliances, paint, plumbing and electrical supplies, flooring, lighting, lawn and garden products, and home décor.

In addition to merchandise, Home Depot offers services such as product delivery, tool and equipment rental, credit services, and installation for selected products.