The Home Depot, Inc. $HD Stock Holdings Lifted by Narwhal Capital Management
by Mitch Edgeman · The Markets DailyNarwhal Capital Management boosted its position in shares of The Home Depot, Inc. (NYSE:HD – Free Report) by 12.9% during the third quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 73,924 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock after buying an additional 8,471 shares during the period. Home Depot makes up approximately 1.4% of Narwhal Capital Management’s investment portfolio, making the stock its 15th largest position. Narwhal Capital Management’s holdings in Home Depot were worth $21,031,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.
A number of other large investors have also recently bought and sold shares of HD. Zeit Capital LLC acquired a new position in shares of Home Depot in the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $26,000. Next Level Wealth Planning LLC bought a new stake in shares of Home Depot during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $28,000. Principia Wealth Advisory LLC boosted its position in shares of Home Depot by 60.4% during the 2nd quarter. Principia Wealth Advisory LLC now owns 85 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock worth $30,000 after acquiring an additional 32 shares in the last quarter. Navigoe LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Home Depot during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $32,000. Finally, Livelsberger Financial Advisory acquired a new stake in shares of Home Depot during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $32,000. 70.86% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.
Home Depot Price Performance
Shares of NYSE:HD opened at $351.09 on Wednesday. The firm has a market cap of $350.28 billion, a PE ratio of 24.57, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.51 and a beta of 0.93. The firm’s fifty day moving average is $310.35 and its 200-day moving average is $333.77. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.64, a quick ratio of 0.31 and a current ratio of 1.08. The Home Depot, Inc. has a 52 week low of $277.15 and a 52 week high of $397.63.
Home Depot (NYSE:HD – Get Free Report) last released its earnings results on Tuesday, August 18th. The home improvement retailer reported $4.92 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $4.73 by $0.19. Home Depot had a net margin of 8.41% and a return on equity of 106.42%. The business had revenue of $47.86 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $47.24 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm posted $4.68 EPS. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 5.7% compared to the same quarter last year. Home Depot has set its FY 2026 guidance at 14.690-15.278 EPS. Sell-side analysts predict that The Home Depot, Inc. will post 15.01 earnings per share for the current year.
Home Depot Announces Dividend
The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, September 17th. Investors 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 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.7%. Home Depot’s dividend payout ratio is presently 65.22%.
Key Stories Impacting Home Depot
Here are the key news stories impacting Home Depot this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Home Depot’s reported 1.7% comparable-sales growth, strong professional-customer demand and digital gains suggest the business is holding up despite uneven conditions. Can Home Depot Sustain Comparable Sales Growth Amid Uneven Demand?
- Positive Sentiment: Analyst expectations for earnings growth and a possible upcoming earnings beat could support investor sentiment ahead of the company’s report. Home Depot Reports Next Week: Wall Street Expects Earnings Growth
- Positive Sentiment: JPMorgan raised its price target to $400 and kept an Overweight rating, signaling a more optimistic view of HD’s potential. JPMorgan price-target update
- Neutral Sentiment: Bernstein increased its target to $357 but maintained a Market Perform rating, suggesting limited near-term conviction despite the higher estimate. Bernstein price-target update
- Negative Sentiment: Housing-market pressures and weak transactions remain key risks. One analysis says transactions need to turn positive for a stronger case, tempering the positive signals from comps and Pro demand. Home Depot: Hold Into Q3 Earnings, Transactions Must Turn Positive
Insiders Place Their Bets
In other news, CFO Richard McPhail sold 5,989 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred 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 sale, the chief financial officer owned 48,104 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $16,759,433.60. This trade represents a 11.07% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available through this link. Also, CAO Kimberly Scardino sold 675 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, September 10th. The stock was sold at an average price of $305.95, for a total transaction of $206,516.25. Following the completion of the sale, the chief accounting officer owned 8,189 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $2,505,424.55. The trade was a 7.62% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders have sold 9,829 shares of company stock worth $3,339,314 in the last quarter. 0.08% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.
Analyst Ratings Changes
Several equities research analysts have weighed in on the company. JPMorgan Chase & Co. upped their target price on Home Depot from $396.00 to $400.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Monday. Truist Financial lifted their price target on Home Depot from $369.00 to $373.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday, August 19th. Royal Bank Of Canada lowered their price target on Home Depot from $343.00 to $342.00 and set a “sector perform” rating for the company in a report on Wednesday, August 19th. Mizuho boosted their price target on Home Depot from $385.00 to $390.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a report on Wednesday, August 19th. Finally, Sanford C. Bernstein upped their price objective on Home Depot from $344.00 to $357.00 and gave the stock a “market perform” rating in a research report on Tuesday. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eighteen have issued a Buy rating, thirteen have assigned a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $375.90.
Check Out Our Latest Stock Analysis on HD
Home Depot Profile
The Home Depot, Inc. is a home improvement retailer serving do-it-yourself customers, professional contractors and other businesses. The company sells building materials, tools, hardware, appliances, paint, flooring, and products for home maintenance, repair and renovation, as well as lawn and garden supplies. In addition to its retail stores and online channels, Home Depot offers services such as product delivery, equipment rental and home improvement installation. The company was founded in 1978 and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.
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