GPS Wealth Strategies Group LLC Has $297,000 Stock Position in The Home Depot, Inc. $HD

GPS Wealth Strategies Group LLC decreased its position in shares of The Home Depot, Inc. (NYSE:HD) by 67.1% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 863 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock after selling 1,758 shares during the period. GPS Wealth Strategies Group LLC’s holdings in Home Depot were worth $297,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

A number of other institutional investors have also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Arcus Capital Partners LLC increased its holdings in Home Depot by 1.1% in the third quarter. Arcus Capital Partners LLC now owns 2,445 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock worth $991,000 after buying an additional 27 shares during the last quarter. Westfuller Advisors LLC increased its holdings in Home Depot by 2.1% in the fourth quarter. Westfuller Advisors LLC now owns 1,325 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock worth $456,000 after buying an additional 27 shares during the last quarter. Darwin Wealth Management LLC increased its holdings in Home Depot by 0.5% in the fourth quarter. Darwin Wealth Management LLC now owns 4,949 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock worth $1,703,000 after buying an additional 27 shares during the last quarter. Alesco Advisors LLC increased its holdings in Home Depot by 3.2% in the fourth quarter. Alesco Advisors LLC now owns 866 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock worth $298,000 after buying an additional 27 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Canandaigua National Trust Co of Florida increased its stake in shares of Home Depot by 1.3% during the 4th quarter. Canandaigua National Trust Co of Florida now owns 2,178 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock worth $749,000 after purchasing an additional 27 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 70.86% of the company’s stock.

Home Depot Stock Down 0.2%

HD opened at $313.18 on Friday. The business has a 50 day moving average of $326.94 and a 200-day moving average of $351.82. The company has a current ratio of 1.04, a quick ratio of 0.26 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.23. The stock has a market capitalization of $311.94 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 22.24, a P/E/G ratio of 3.63 and a beta of 1.00. The Home Depot, Inc. has a 1-year low of $289.10 and a 1-year high of $426.75.

Home Depot (NYSE:HD) last issued its earnings results on Tuesday, May 19th. The home improvement retailer reported $3.43 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $3.41 by $0.02. The business had revenue of $41.77 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $41.59 billion. Home Depot had a return on equity of 117.24% and a net margin of 8.41%.Home Depot’s revenue was up 4.8% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the company posted $3.56 earnings per share. Home Depot has set its FY 2026 guidance at 14.690-15.278 EPS. As a group, sell-side analysts anticipate that The Home Depot, Inc. will post 14.99 earnings per share for the current year.

Home Depot Announces Dividend

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, June 18th. Investors of record on Thursday, June 4th will be paid a $2.33 dividend. This represents a $9.32 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 3.0%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, June 4th. Home Depot’s dividend payout ratio is presently 66.19%.

Home Depot News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: Home Depot’s comparable sales are holding up better than feared, with one report noting comps are now catching up to Lowe’s, which could support a stronger relative performance if that trend continues. Home Depot comps finally catch Lowe’s, opening the door for the stock to do the same
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts and market commentators continue to describe Home Depot as a high-quality, lower-risk name in retail, and some note the post-earnings selloff may have gone too far relative to the company’s fundamentals. 5 Best Low Risk Stocks to Buy in 2026
• Positive Sentiment: Home Depot’s quarterly dividend was raised to $2.33 per share, reinforcing management’s confidence and supporting the stock’s income appeal. The Home Depot Declares Quarterly Dividend of $2.33
• Neutral Sentiment: Recent earnings showed Home Depot beat expectations on revenue and EPS, but management commentary still pointed to ongoing consumer and housing-market headwinds, with fewer transactions offsetting a stronger average ticket. Home Depot Revenue Beats as Housing Headwinds Weigh on Earnings
• Neutral Sentiment: Several analysts turned more cautious after earnings by cutting price targets, signaling that expectations remain tempered even though ratings stayed constructive. DA Davidson and RBC Capital Markets Turn More Cautious on Home Depot (HD) after Earnings
• Negative Sentiment: Commentary continues to emphasize that higher interest rates and weak housing activity are weighing on big-ticket home-improvement demand, which limits near-term upside for HD. Jim Cramer on Home Depot: “Anything Connected to Housing Gets Hurt by Higher Rates”

Insider Activity at Home Depot

In related news, CFO Richard V. Mcphail sold 2,550 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Wednesday, March 4th. The stock was sold at an average price of $368.89, for a total value of $940,669.50. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief financial officer directly owned 44,566 shares in the company, valued at approximately $16,439,951.74. This represents a 5.41% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available through this hyperlink. Insiders own 0.08% of the company’s stock.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several brokerages have recently commented on HD. Gordon Haskett dropped their price target on shares of Home Depot from $330.00 to $320.00 and set a “hold” rating on the stock in a research note on Tuesday. Daiwa Securities Group increased their price target on shares of Home Depot from $360.00 to $390.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research note on Thursday, February 26th. TD Cowen dropped their price target on shares of Home Depot from $450.00 to $375.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday. UBS Group dropped their price target on shares of Home Depot from $450.00 to $430.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday. Finally, Weiss Ratings restated a “hold (c+)” rating on shares of Home Depot in a research note on Friday, March 27th. Twenty equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, twelve have issued a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $371.39.

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.