Home Depot (NYSE:HD) Stock Sold Off by Rep. Kevin Hern

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 $1,001 and $15,000 in Home Depot stock on September 14th. 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 $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Emerson Electric (NYSE:EMR) on 9/14/2026.
• Sold $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Devon Energy (NYSE:DVN) on 9/14/2026.

Home Depot Stock Performance

Shares of HD stock opened at $289.81 on Tuesday. 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 Home Depot, Inc. has a 52 week low of $289.10 and a 52 week high of $410.95. The firm has a 50 day moving average of $326.05 and a 200-day moving average of $328.27. The company has a market cap of $289.14 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 20.28, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 3.23 and a beta of 0.95.

Home Depot (NYSE:HD) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, August 18th. The home improvement retailer reported $4.92 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $4.73 by $0.19. Home Depot had a net margin of 8.41% and a return on equity of 106.42%. The firm had revenue of $47.86 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $47.24 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the firm posted $4.68 earnings per share. The business’s revenue was up 5.7% compared to the same quarter last year. Home Depot has set its FY 2026 guidance at 14.690-15.278 EPS. On average, equities analysts forecast that The Home Depot, Inc. will post 15 earnings per share for the current year.

Home Depot Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, September 17th. Shareholders 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 3.2%. The ex-dividend date was Thursday, September 3rd. Home Depot’s dividend payout ratio is presently 65.22%.

Insider Activity at Home Depot

In other news, CAO Kimberly R. Scardino sold 675 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, September 10th. The shares were sold at an average price of $305.95, for a total transaction of $206,516.25. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief accounting officer directly owned 8,189 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $2,505,424.55. This represents a 7.62% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at the SEC website. Also, EVP Michael F. Rowe sold 710 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, August 26th. The shares were sold at an average price of $336.76, for a total value of $239,099.60. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president owned 6,838 shares in the company, valued at approximately $2,302,764.88. The trade was a 9.41% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders have sold a total of 9,829 shares of company stock worth $3,339,314 in the last ninety days. Corporate insiders own 0.08% of the company’s stock.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of research analysts recently weighed in on the company. Weiss Ratings raised Home Depot from a “hold (c-)” rating to a “hold (c)” rating in a research note on Tuesday, July 7th. KeyCorp restated a “sector weight” rating on shares of Home Depot in a report on Wednesday, August 19th. DA Davidson reaffirmed a “buy” rating and set a $377.00 target price on shares of Home Depot in a research report on Wednesday, August 19th. Guggenheim reiterated a “buy” rating and issued a $425.00 target price on shares of Home Depot in a report on Wednesday, August 19th. Finally, Sanford C. Bernstein decreased their price target on shares of Home Depot from $354.00 to $344.00 and set a “market perform” rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday, September 9th. Eighteen investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, thirteen have issued a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, Home Depot currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $375.18.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Home Depot

Several large investors have recently bought and sold shares of HD. Zeit Capital LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Home Depot during the second quarter valued at approximately $26,000. Cache Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Home Depot during the 1st quarter valued at $27,000. Merkkuri Wealth Advisors LLC bought a new stake in shares of Home Depot during the 1st quarter worth $28,000. Abound Financial LLC bought a new stake in shares of Home Depot during the 4th quarter worth $29,000. Finally, Osbon Capital Management LLC purchased a new position in shares of Home Depot in the 4th quarter worth about $29,000. 70.86% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Key Headlines Impacting Home Depot

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

• Positive Sentiment: Home Depot remains the dominant U.S. home-improvement retailer, and a Wall Street Journal analysis identified it as the highest-returning U.S. stock over the past 45 years. Its long-term record supports the case for patient investors. What Actually Made Home Depot Wall Street’s Best-Kept Compounding Secret?
• Positive Sentiment: The company’s latest reported quarter was better than expected, with earnings per share of $4.92 versus the $4.73 consensus and revenue of $47.86 billion, up 5.7% year over year. This provides some support for the long-term investment case despite near-term pressure.
• Neutral Sentiment: Home Depot is attracting unusually high investor attention, but the Zacks coverage does not identify a new business catalyst; it primarily encourages investors to reassess the company’s valuation, outlook, and risks. Is Most-Watched Stock The Home Depot Worth Betting on Now?
• Negative Sentiment: Higher mortgage rates are the clearest near-term headwind. Rates around 7.5% are already weakening housing activity, while a potential rise toward 9% could further reduce home purchases, remodeling projects, and existing-home inventory turnover. Weak results from homebuilders Lennar and KB Home reinforce concerns about housing demand. Mortgage Rates Could Hit 9%
• Negative Sentiment: Analysts and commentators are also pointing to fundamental weakness, including a prolonged housing turnover freeze and uncertainty over whether Home Depot can sustain its dividend if conditions remain depressed. Shares are roughly 32% below their all-time high and below their 50-day and 200-day moving averages, signaling persistent market caution. 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.

Home Depot Company Profile

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.