Robeco Institutional Asset Management B.V. Acquires 13,141 Shares of The Home Depot, Inc. $HD

Robeco Institutional Asset Management B.V. boosted its holdings in shares of The Home Depot, Inc. (NYSE:HD) by 8.3% in the third quarter, HoldingsChannel reports. The fund owned 171,165 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock after acquiring an additional 13,141 shares during the period. Robeco Institutional Asset Management B.V.’s holdings in Home Depot were worth $48,695,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

A number of other large investors also recently bought and sold shares of the business. 3Chopt Investment Partners LLC boosted its position in shares of Home Depot by 0.8% in the 1st quarter. 3Chopt Investment Partners LLC now owns 3,777 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock worth $1,242,000 after purchasing an additional 30 shares in the last quarter. 626 Financial LLC grew its stake in shares of Home Depot by 3.9% in the 1st quarter. 626 Financial LLC now owns 792 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock worth $261,000 after buying an additional 30 shares during the last quarter. Winning Points Advisors LLC increased its position in Home Depot by 1.0% during the 2nd quarter. Winning Points Advisors LLC now owns 2,891 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock valued at $1,020,000 after buying an additional 30 shares in the last quarter. Argos Wealth Advisors LLC increased its position in Home Depot by 3.0% during the 1st quarter. Argos Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 1,070 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock valued at $352,000 after buying an additional 31 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Beaird Harris Wealth Management LLC raised its stake in Home Depot by 1.6% during the second quarter. Beaird Harris Wealth Management LLC now owns 1,945 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock valued at $686,000 after buying an additional 31 shares during the last quarter. 70.86% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Home Depot Price Performance

Shares of NYSE HD opened at $327.63 on Friday. The firm has a market cap of $326.87 billion, a P/E ratio of 22.93, a PEG ratio of 2.23 and a beta of 1.00. The Home Depot, Inc. has a twelve month low of $277.15 and a twelve month high of $397.63. The company has a quick ratio of 0.31, a current ratio of 1.08 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.64. The company has a 50 day moving average of $310.06 and a 200 day moving average of $323.91.

Home Depot (NYSE:HD) last issued its earnings results on Tuesday, August 18th. The home improvement retailer reported $4.92 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $4.73 by $0.19. The business had revenue of $47.86 billion for 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%. The company’s revenue was up 5.7% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the business posted $4.68 EPS. Home Depot has set its FY 2026 guidance at 14.690-15.278 EPS. As a group, research analysts expect that The Home Depot, Inc. will post 15.01 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Home Depot Dividend Announcement

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

Key Headlines Impacting Home Depot

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

• Positive Sentiment: Home Depot added roughly $13 billion in market value in after-hours trading, reflecting strong investor demand and renewed confidence in the retailer. Home Depot Surges 4% After Hours, Adding $13 Billion in Market Value
• Positive Sentiment: Positive earnings and revenue estimate revisions are bringing Home Depot’s valuation back into focus. The shares have also moved above their 50-day moving average, while the company’s expansion into distribution could support longer-term growth and contractor sales. Home Depot Earnings Revisions Bring Its Valuation Story Back Into Focus
• Positive Sentiment: A technical analysis article highlights HD’s move above a historically bullish trendline, a signal that has often preceded further gains. Blue-Chip Stock Just Crossed Over Historically Bullish Trendline
• Positive Sentiment: Trefis argues that a key valuation metric makes Home Depot attractive, adding to the current bullish investment case. One Number That Makes Home Depot a Buy
• Neutral Sentiment: The Home Depot Foundation committed $1 billion through 2032 to veteran causes, including housing initiatives. The announcement strengthens the company’s social-impact profile but is unlikely to materially affect near-term earnings. The Home Depot Foundation Pledges $1 Billion to Veteran Causes by 2032
• Negative Sentiment: Analysts continue to flag risks from a sluggish housing market and weak affordability, which may delay large renovation projects. The larger distribution network could increase sales opportunities, but it also requires capital and may carry different margins. Home Depot Stuck Between Two Fundamental Issues

Insiders Place Their Bets

In related news, EVP Teresa Roseborough sold 2,455 shares of the stock in a transaction on Friday, August 28th. The stock was sold at an average price of $328.77, for a total transaction of $807,130.35. Following the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 14,061 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $4,622,834.97. This trade represents a 14.86% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available at the SEC website. Also, CFO Richard McPhail sold 5,989 shares of Home Depot stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, August 19th. The stock was sold at an average price of $348.40, for a total value 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. The trade was a 11.07% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. In the last ninety days, insiders sold 9,829 shares of company stock valued at $3,339,314. Company insiders own 0.08% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

HD has been the topic of several analyst reports. Mizuho boosted their target price on Home Depot from $385.00 to $390.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a report on Wednesday, August 19th. Stifel Nicolaus increased their target price on Home Depot from $320.00 to $340.00 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a research note on Monday, August 17th. KeyCorp restated a “sector weight” rating on shares of Home Depot in a report on Wednesday, August 19th. Argus reaffirmed a “buy” rating and issued a $400.00 price target on shares of Home Depot in a research report on Wednesday, August 19th. Finally, Weiss Ratings reiterated a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Home Depot in a research note on Friday, October 2nd. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eighteen have assigned a Buy rating, thirteen have assigned a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $375.93.

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.