Home Depot (NYSE:HD) Stock Sale Revealed by Rep. Kevin Hern

Posted by Joseph Griffin on Sep 29th, 2026

Representative Kevin Hern (Republican-Oklahoma) recently sold shares of The Home Depot, Inc. (NYSE:HD). In a filing disclosed on September 25th, the Representative disclosed that they had sold between $15,001 and $50,000 in Home Depot stock on August 31st. The trade occurred in the Representative’s “HERN FAMILY FOUNDATION” account.

Representative Kevin Hern also recently made the following trade(s):

Sold $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of CenterPoint Energy (NYSE:CNP) on 9/15/2026.
Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of TJX Companies (NYSE:TJX) on 9/15/2026.
Sold $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of STERIS (NYSE:STE) on 9/15/2026.
Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Seagate Technology (NASDAQ:STX) on 9/15/2026.
Sold $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of NextEra Energy (NYSE:NEE) on 9/14/2026.
Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Marsh & McLennan Companies (NYSE:MRSH) on 9/14/2026.
Sold $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of IQVIA (NYSE:IQV) on 9/14/2026.
Sold $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Home Depot (NYSE:HD) on 9/14/2026.
Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Home Depot (NYSE:HD) on 9/14/2026.
Sold $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Emerson Electric (NYSE:EMR) on 9/14/2026.

Home Depot Stock Performance

Home Depot stock traded down $0.39 during mid-day trading on Tuesday, reaching $289.50. The company had a trading volume of 2,466,295 shares, compared to its average volume of 4,380,205. 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 has a market cap of $288.83 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 20.22, a PEG ratio of 3.23 and a beta of 0.95. The company has a 50 day moving average of $326.05 and a 200-day moving average of $328.27. The Home Depot, Inc. has a 52 week low of $287.34 and a 52 week high of $407.00.

Home Depot (NYSE:HD – Get Free Report) last announced 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. 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 analyst estimates of $47.24 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business earned $4.68 earnings per share. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 5.7% on a year-over-year basis. Home Depot has set its FY 2026 guidance at 14.690-15.278 EPS. On average, sell-side analysts expect that The Home Depot, Inc. will post 15 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Home Depot Dividend Announcement

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, September 17th. Investors of record on Thursday, September 3rd were paid a dividend of $2.33 per share. This represents a $9.32 annualized dividend and a yield of 3.2%. The ex-dividend date was Thursday, September 3rd. Home Depot’s dividend payout ratio is presently 65.22%.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Home Depot

Several institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the business. Zeit Capital LLC acquired a new position in shares of Home Depot in the 2nd quarter valued at $26,000. Cache Advisors LLC bought a new stake in shares of Home Depot in the 1st quarter valued at about $27,000. Merkkuri Wealth Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Home Depot in the 1st quarter valued at approximately $28,000. Abound Financial LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Home Depot in the 4th quarter valued at approximately $29,000. Finally, Osbon Capital Management LLC acquired a new position in Home Depot during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $29,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 70.86% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several analysts have recently weighed in on the stock. Argus reiterated a “buy” rating and set a $400.00 target price on shares of Home Depot in a research report on Wednesday, August 19th. Wolfe Research lowered shares of Home Depot from an “outperform” rating to a “peer perform” rating in a report on Tuesday, June 23rd. 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 raised their price target on Home Depot from $320.00 to $340.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a report on Monday, August 17th. Finally, Weiss Ratings upgraded Home Depot from a “hold (c-)” rating to a “hold (c)” rating in a research report on Tuesday, July 7th. Eighteen analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, thirteen have assigned a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Home Depot has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $375.18.

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Insider Activity

In other news, EVP Michael Rowe sold 710 shares of Home Depot 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 of the company’s stock, valued at $2,302,764.88. This trade represents a 9.41% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available through this hyperlink. Also, EVP Teresa Roseborough sold 2,455 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Friday, August 28th. The shares were sold at an average price of $328.77, for a total transaction of $807,130.35. Following the completion of the transaction, 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 position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. In the last ninety days, insiders have sold 9,829 shares of company stock valued at $3,339,314. 0.08% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

More Home Depot News

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

Positive Sentiment: Home Depot’s investments in e-commerce, faster delivery and Pro-customer tools are reportedly driving online sales and strengthening engagement across its retail ecosystem. These initiatives could support market-share gains and improve growth even while housing activity remains subdued. Are Home Depot’s Digital Investments Driving Better Sales and Growth?
Positive Sentiment: The company unveiled its 2026 holiday merchandise lineup, including smart trees, seasonal décor, gifts and a limited-edition tool-equipped sweater. Free delivery on more than 2 million items, along with same-day or next-day delivery on select products, may help Home Depot capture seasonal demand and reinforce its convenience strategy. The Home Depot Announces 2026 Holiday Decor Collection and Seasonal Savings
Neutral Sentiment: Analysts and investors are comparing Home Depot with Lowe’s as both retailers face a prolonged housing slowdown. Home Depot’s scale and professional-customer exposure are viewed as potential advantages, but the comparison underscores that recovery depends heavily on housing turnover and renovation demand. Home Depot vs. Lowe’s: 1 Stock Wins
Neutral Sentiment: Home Depot’s long-term record remains a favorable point for investors: a Wall Street Journal analysis identified HD as the highest-returning U.S. stock over the past 45 years. However, historical compounding does not resolve near-term earnings pressure. What Actually Made Home Depot Wall Street’s Best-Kept Compounding Secret?
Negative Sentiment: Higher mortgage rates—around 7.5% currently, with an extreme scenario approaching 9%—are weakening home sales, construction and remodeling activity. A frozen housing market could delay large projects and pressure comparable-store sales, particularly among do-it-yourself customers. Mortgage Rates Could Hit 9%
Negative Sentiment: One recent analysis argues that Home Depot is operating from a position of fundamental weakness despite its dominant market position. Concerns about muted housing demand and the sustainability of dividend growth are contributing to investor caution, even though the stock trades well below its record high. Home Depot Is 32% Below Its All-Time High

About Representative Hern

Kevin Hern (Republican Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing Oklahoma’s 1st Congressional District. He assumed office on November 13, 2018. His current term ends on January 3, 2027.

Hern (Republican Party) is running for re-election to the U.S. House to represent Oklahoma’s 1st Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election.

Kevin Hern went into business as a McDonald’s franchisee in 1999. He acquired 10 McDonald’s franchises by 2012. He served on the McDonald’s National Leadership Team for 13 years, including the tax policy team, the insurance corporation, and as chairman of the economics team. From 2011 to 2015, he was chairman of the finance committee of the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority.

About Home Depot

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The Home Depot, Inc (NYSE: HD) is a home improvement retailer serving do-it-yourself customers, professional contractors, and other trade professionals. The company sells building materials, appliances, décor, hardware, plumbing and electrical supplies, tools, outdoor products, and lawn and garden merchandise through its retail stores and digital platforms.

Home Depot also provides services such as installation, equipment rental, delivery, and project support. Its professional customer offerings include job-lot quantities, delivery solutions, credit services, and tools designed to help contractors manage construction and renovation projects.