23,758 Shares in The Home Depot, Inc. $HD Bought by MASTERINVEST Kapitalanlage GmbH

MASTERINVEST Kapitalanlage GmbH purchased a new position in The Home Depot, Inc. (NYSE:HD) in the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor purchased 23,758 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock, valued at approximately $8,379,000. Home Depot makes up 0.7% of MASTERINVEST Kapitalanlage GmbH’s holdings, making the stock its 28th largest holding.

A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds have also bought and sold shares of HD. Bank of Nova Scotia bought a new stake in shares of Home Depot during the second quarter valued at approximately $118,723,000. Gator Capital Management LLC bought a new position in shares of Home Depot during the fourth quarter worth $3,693,000. AFT Forsyth & Company Inc. purchased a new position in Home Depot during the second quarter valued at $1,896,000. King Luther Capital Management Corp grew its stake in Home Depot by 0.6% during the fourth quarter. King Luther Capital Management Corp now owns 1,240,478 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock valued at $426,848,000 after acquiring an additional 7,180 shares in the last quarter. Finally, E Fund Management Co. Ltd. bought a new stake in Home Depot in the 2nd quarter valued at $3,915,000. 70.86% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Home Depot Stock Performance

NYSE HD opened at $319.70 on Wednesday. The company has a market cap of $318.96 billion, a P/E ratio of 22.37, a P/E/G ratio of 3.61 and a beta of 0.96. 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 business’s 50 day moving average price is $340.90 and its 200-day moving average price is $337.53. The Home Depot, Inc. has a fifty-two week low of $289.10 and a fifty-two week high of $426.75.

Home Depot (NYSE:HD) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, August 18th. The home improvement retailer reported $4.92 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $4.73 by $0.19. The company had revenue of $47.86 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $47.24 billion. Home Depot had a return on equity of 106.42% and a net margin of 8.41%.Home Depot’s revenue was up 5.7% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the company earned $4.68 earnings per share. 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 earnings per share for the current year.

Home Depot Dividend Announcement

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, September 17th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, September 3rd will be paid a $2.33 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, September 3rd. This represents a $9.32 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.9%. Home Depot’s dividend payout ratio is currently 65.22%.

Key Headlines Impacting Home Depot

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

• Positive Sentiment: Home Depot is expanding its AI-powered Magic Apron tools across all U.S. stores. The technology provides localized product searches and project assistance, potentially improving customer engagement and supporting the company’s “Pro” growth strategy. Some analysis estimates the stock could be roughly 15% undervalued if that growth narrative gains traction. Home Depot Could Be 15% Undervalued On Its Pro Growth Narrative
• Positive Sentiment: The retailer’s latest quarterly results exceeded expectations, with earnings of $4.92 per share versus the $4.73 consensus and revenue of $47.86 billion, up 5.7% year over year. Analysts maintain a “Moderate Buy” consensus rating and an average price target above the current trading level.
• Positive Sentiment: Home Depot is scheduled to pay a quarterly dividend of $2.33 per share on September 17 to shareholders of record on September 3. The annualized dividend is $9.32, representing a yield of approximately 2.8%.
• Neutral Sentiment: Chief Financial Officer Richard McPhail and merchandising executive Billy Bastek will present at the Goldman Sachs Global Consumer and Retail Conference on September 15. Investors may look for updated commentary on demand, housing trends, and the professional business. The Home Depot to Present at the Goldman Sachs Global Consumer and Retail Conference
• Negative Sentiment: High mortgage rates continue to discourage homeowners from moving, with the probability of changing residences reaching a record-low 13.5%. Home Depot reportedly sees “no sign” of a housing-market turnaround, which weighs on renovation and big-ticket project demand. Americans Stop Moving as Mortgage Lock-In Persists
• Negative Sentiment: DIY demand remains weak as consumers defer larger home-improvement projects. Digital sales, broader category gains, and higher big-ticket sales provide some offset, but continued consumer caution is a near-term concern. Home Depot Faces Weak DIY Demand
• Negative Sentiment: Executive Vice President Teresa Wynn Roseborough sold 2,455 shares valued at approximately $807,000, reducing her direct ownership by 14.86%. While a single insider sale does not establish a trend, it may add modest pressure to investor sentiment. Teresa Wynn Roseborough Sells Shares of Home Depot

Insider Transactions at Home Depot

In related news, EVP Michael F. Rowe sold 710 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated 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. This represents a 9.41% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Also, CFO Richard V. Mcphail sold 5,989 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, August 19th. The stock was 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 directly owned 48,104 shares in the company, valued at $16,759,433.60. This trade represents a 11.07% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. In the last quarter, insiders sold 9,154 shares of company stock worth $3,132,798. 0.08% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several analysts have commented on the stock. Mizuho boosted their price target on shares of Home Depot from $385.00 to $390.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research note on Wednesday, August 19th. Weiss Ratings upgraded Home Depot from a “hold (c-)” rating to a “hold (c)” rating in a research report on Tuesday, July 7th. Wolfe Research cut Home Depot from an “outperform” rating to a “peer perform” rating in a report on Tuesday, June 23rd. Royal Bank Of Canada decreased their target price on Home Depot from $343.00 to $342.00 and set a “sector perform” rating on the stock in a research report on Wednesday, August 19th. Finally, HSBC dropped their price target on Home Depot from $392.00 to $310.00 and set a “hold” rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday, May 20th. Eighteen analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, thirteen have given a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $375.54.

About Home Depot

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.