Home Depot (NYSE:HD) Shares Sold Off by Rep. David Taylor

Representative David Taylor (Republican-Ohio) recently sold shares of The Home Depot, Inc. (NYSE:HD). In a filing disclosed on November 12th, the Representative disclosed that they had sold between $1,001 and $15,000 in Home Depot stock on November 5th. The trade occurred in the Representative’s “DAVID TAYLOR TRUST > SCHWAB JOINT BROKERAGE #1 (HOME GROWN)” account.

Representative David Taylor also recently made the following trade(s):

• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG) on 11/5/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Broadcom (NASDAQ:AVGO) on 11/5/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Lam Research (NASDAQ:LRCX) on 11/5/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE:LLY) on 11/3/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Eaton (NYSE:ETN) on 11/3/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Kroger (NYSE:KR) on 11/3/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of AT&T (NYSE:T) on 11/3/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL) on 11/3/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Visa (NYSE:V) on 11/3/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Amgen (NASDAQ:AMGN) on 11/3/2026.

Home Depot Stock Performance

Shares of HD stock traded up $0.56 on Friday, reaching $348.81. The stock had a trading volume of 4,471,422 shares, compared to its average volume of 4,540,256. 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 firm’s 50-day moving average is $312.19 and its two-hundred day moving average is $333.26. The firm has a market capitalization of $348.01 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 24.41, a P/E/G ratio of 2.58 and a beta of 0.93. 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 announced its earnings results on Tuesday, August 18th. The home improvement retailer reported $4.92 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $4.73 by $0.19. The business had revenue of $47.86 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $47.24 billion. Home Depot had a net margin of 8.41% and a return on equity of 106.42%. Home Depot’s revenue was up 5.7% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm posted $4.68 EPS. Home Depot has set its FY 2026 guidance at 14.690-15.278 EPS. On average, research analysts expect that The Home Depot, Inc. will post 15.01 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Home Depot Dividend Announcement

The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, September 17th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, September 3rd were given a dividend of $2.33 per share. This represents a $9.32 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.7%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Thursday, September 3rd. Home Depot’s dividend payout ratio is 65.22%.

Insider Transactions at Home Depot

In other Home Depot news, CAO Kimberly Scardino sold 675 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, September 10th. The shares were sold at an average price of $305.95, for a total value of $206,516.25. Following the completion of the sale, the chief accounting officer directly 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 transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available at the SEC website. Also, EVP Michael Rowe sold 710 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, August 26th. The shares were sold at an average price of $336.76, for a total value of $239,099.60. Following the sale, the executive vice president owned 6,838 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $2,302,764.88. This represents a 9.41% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders have sold a total of 9,829 shares of company stock valued at $3,339,314 over the last quarter. 0.08% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of equities research analysts have weighed in on HD shares. Sanford C. Bernstein boosted their target price on shares of Home Depot from $344.00 to $357.00 and gave the stock a “market perform” rating in a report on Tuesday, November 10th. Truist Financial boosted 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. Jefferies Financial Group restated a “buy” rating and issued a $398.00 target price on shares of Home Depot in a research note on Tuesday, August 18th. Mizuho boosted their price target on shares of Home Depot from $385.00 to $390.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research note on Wednesday, August 19th. Finally, Argus reissued a “buy” rating and issued a $400.00 price objective on shares of Home Depot in a research note on Wednesday, August 19th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eighteen have issued a Buy rating, thirteen have given a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $375.90.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Ankerstar Wealth LLC raised its stake in shares of Home Depot by 16.1% in the third quarter. Ankerstar Wealth LLC now owns 1,532 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock valued at $436,000 after buying an additional 213 shares during the period. Jump Financial LLC bought a new stake in Home Depot during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $20,370,000. Flputnam Investment Management Co. raised its position in shares of Home Depot by 45.1% in the third quarter. Flputnam Investment Management Co. now owns 90,567 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock worth $25,765,000 after buying an additional 28,144 shares in the last quarter. Acorns Advisers LLC raised its holdings in shares of Home Depot by 3.1% in the 3rd quarter. Acorns Advisers LLC now owns 2,867 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock valued at $816,000 after acquiring an additional 87 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Perennial Investment Advisors LLC lifted its position in Home Depot by 4.5% during the third quarter. Perennial Investment Advisors LLC now owns 3,636 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock valued at $1,034,000 after purchasing an additional 158 shares during the last quarter. 70.86% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

More Home Depot News

Investors following HD have been watching these news items:

• Positive Sentiment: Articles point to growth in Home Depot’s Pro business and digital sales, along with ongoing investments, as potential drivers of sales and earnings. Some analysts also see potential for an earnings beat. Home Depot Stock Rallies 20% in a Month: Is It Still a Buy?
• Neutral Sentiment: Home Depot is scheduled to report Q3 results next week. Analysts expect sales and profit growth, making the results and outlook important catalysts; the report has not yet been released. Home Depot Pre-Q3 Earnings: Should You Buy or Stay Cautious?
• Negative Sentiment: Housing-market weakness could restrain home-improvement demand, while cost and margin pressures may weigh on results. Commentary also cautions that HD’s valuation looks demanding after its recent rally, potentially limiting further upside if results disappoint. Buy Home Depot or Lowe’s Stock Ahead of Much-Anticipated Q3 Results?

About Representative Taylor

David Taylor (Republican Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing Ohio’s 2nd Congressional District. He assumed office on January 3, 2025. His current term ends on January 3, 2027.

Taylor (Republican Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Ohio’s 2nd Congressional District. He won in the general election on November 5, 2024.

David Taylor graduated from Amelia High School. Taylor earned degrees from Miami University (Ohio) and the University of Dayton School of Law. Taylor’s career experience includes working as an attorney and as a businessman at Sardinia Ready Mix, Inc.

Home Depot Company 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.