Narwhal Capital Management Sells 2,202 Shares of The Home Depot, Inc. $HD

Narwhal Capital Management decreased its position in shares of The Home Depot, Inc. (NYSE:HD) by 3.3% in the second quarter, HoldingsChannel reports. The fund owned 65,453 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock after selling 2,202 shares during the quarter. Home Depot makes up 1.6% of Narwhal Capital Management’s portfolio, making the stock its 17th largest position. Narwhal Capital Management’s holdings in Home Depot were worth $23,084,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Other institutional investors also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Vanguard Group Inc. grew its stake in shares of Home Depot by 1.3% during the fourth quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 99,635,779 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock worth $34,284,672,000 after acquiring an additional 1,325,748 shares during the last quarter. State Street Corp raised its position in shares of Home Depot by 1.8% in the 4th quarter. State Street Corp now owns 46,925,342 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock valued at $16,147,010,000 after purchasing an additional 825,164 shares during the last quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC boosted its stake in Home Depot by 1.5% in the 4th quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC now owns 23,756,142 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock worth $8,151,344,000 after purchasing an additional 343,153 shares in the last quarter. Bank of America Corp DE grew its position in Home Depot by 1.6% during the 1st quarter. Bank of America Corp DE now owns 16,314,357 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock worth $5,365,629,000 after purchasing an additional 250,825 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. increased its stake in Home Depot by 7.8% during the 4th quarter. Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. now owns 15,471,132 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock valued at $5,323,620,000 after purchasing an additional 1,113,114 shares in the last quarter. 70.86% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Trending Headlines about Home Depot

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

• Positive Sentiment: Home Depot reported quarterly revenue of $47.86 billion and adjusted earnings of $4.92 per share, exceeding analyst expectations. Revenue increased 5.7% year over year, supported by professional-customer demand, project activity and improved digital fulfillment. Home Depot Q2 Earnings Call Spotlights Pro Momentum and Cost Pressures
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts at BofA, UBS and other firms viewed the results as evidence of stronger execution and potential growth ahead of a broader home-improvement recovery. Several analysts reaffirmed Buy ratings, including DA Davidson, Argus and Guggenheim, with price targets ranging from $377 to $425. Home Depot’s Q2 Results Show Solid Execution Amid Tough Housing Backdrop, BofA Says
• Positive Sentiment: The board declared a quarterly dividend of $2.33 per share, payable September 17 to shareholders of record September 3, providing continued income support for investors. The Home Depot Declares Quarterly Dividend of $2.33
• Neutral Sentiment: Home Depot expanded express delivery nationwide from local stores, a move aimed at capturing smaller, convenience-driven projects as customers defer large renovations. Home Depot offers nationwide express delivery from local stores
• Negative Sentiment: Elevated mortgage rates continue to discourage home moves and major remodeling projects, shifting spending toward maintenance rather than higher-ticket purchases. Analysts also warned that a $730 million tariff refund largely offset higher fuel, energy and operating costs, limiting its benefit to earnings. Home Depot’s $730 million tariff refund was largely offset by rising costs
• Negative Sentiment: Investor sentiment remains mixed: RBC lowered its price target to $342 and maintained a Sector Perform rating, while commentary cautioned that the earnings beat does not yet signal a broad housing recovery. Home Depot faces uphill battle amid a growing customer problem

Home Depot Stock Down 2.9%

HD stock opened at $334.28 on Friday. The Home Depot, Inc. has a 52 week low of $289.10 and a 52 week high of $426.75. The firm has a 50-day simple moving average of $340.71 and a 200-day simple moving average of $340.49. The company has a quick ratio of 0.28, a current ratio of 1.08 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.64. The stock has a market capitalization of $333.32 billion, a P/E ratio of 23.39, a P/E/G ratio of 4.49 and a beta of 0.95.

Home Depot (NYSE:HD) last released 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 company 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 earned $4.68 EPS. Home Depot’s quarterly revenue was up 5.7% on a year-over-year basis. Home Depot has set its FY 2026 guidance at 14.690-15.278 EPS. Equities analysts forecast that The Home Depot, Inc. will post 14.99 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Home Depot Announces Dividend

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, September 17th. Investors of record on Thursday, September 3rd will be issued a $2.33 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, September 3rd. This represents a $9.32 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.8%. Home Depot’s dividend payout ratio is currently 65.22%.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of analysts have commented on HD shares. 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 research report on Wednesday. TD Cowen reissued a “buy” rating on shares of Home Depot in a report on Monday, August 10th. Wells Fargo & Company raised their price objective on Home Depot from $360.00 to $400.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Tuesday, August 11th. Oppenheimer decreased their target price on Home Depot from $405.00 to $310.00 and set a “market perform” rating for the company in a report on Monday, May 18th. Finally, Robert W. Baird cut their price target on shares of Home Depot from $430.00 to $380.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday, May 20th. Eighteen investment 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. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $375.54.

Home Depot Company Profile

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.