Flossbach Von Storch SE Has $17.73 Million Position in The Home Depot, Inc. $HD

Flossbach Von Storch SE cut its holdings in shares of The Home Depot, Inc. (NYSE:HD) by 5.1% during the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 43,755 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock after selling 2,372 shares during the quarter. Flossbach Von Storch SE’s holdings in Home Depot were worth $17,729,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Several other hedge funds also recently modified their holdings of the stock. Centerpoint Advisory Group boosted its position in Home Depot by 0.8% during the second quarter. Centerpoint Advisory Group now owns 3,163 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock valued at $1,160,000 after purchasing an additional 26 shares during the last quarter. Disciplined Investors L.L.C. increased its position in shares of Home Depot by 2.3% during the 2nd quarter. Disciplined Investors L.L.C. now owns 1,178 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock worth $432,000 after purchasing an additional 26 shares during the last quarter. Brio Consultants LLC raised its stake in shares of Home Depot by 4.7% during the 2nd quarter. Brio Consultants LLC now owns 574 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock worth $210,000 after purchasing an additional 26 shares in the last quarter. Emprise Bank boosted its holdings in shares of Home Depot by 0.8% in the 3rd quarter. Emprise Bank now owns 3,135 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock valued at $1,270,000 after buying an additional 26 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Stegent Equity Advisors Inc. boosted its holdings in shares of Home Depot by 2.7% in the 3rd quarter. Stegent Equity Advisors Inc. now owns 1,006 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock valued at $408,000 after buying an additional 26 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors own 70.86% of the company’s stock.

Home Depot Stock Performance

Shares of HD stock opened at $375.30 on Thursday. The Home Depot, Inc. has a 52 week low of $326.31 and a 52 week high of $426.75. The company has a market capitalization of $373.61 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 25.58, a PEG ratio of 14.18 and a beta of 1.08. The company has a 50-day simple moving average of $358.28 and a 200 day simple moving average of $378.72. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.82, a quick ratio of 0.29 and a current ratio of 1.05.

Home Depot (NYSE:HD) last released its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, November 18th. The home improvement retailer reported $3.74 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $3.83 by ($0.09). Home Depot had a net margin of 8.77% and a return on equity of 160.74%. The company had revenue of $41.35 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $41.06 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the company earned $3.78 earnings per share. The firm’s revenue was up 2.8% compared to the same quarter last year. Home Depot has set its FY 2025 guidance at 14.478-14.478 EPS. On average, sell-side analysts predict that The Home Depot, Inc. will post 15.13 earnings per share for the current year.

Home Depot Dividend Announcement

The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, December 18th. Investors of record on Thursday, December 4th were paid a $2.30 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Thursday, December 4th. This represents a $9.20 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.5%. Home Depot’s payout ratio is 62.71%.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of brokerages recently weighed in on HD. KGI Securities downgraded shares of Home Depot from an “outperform” rating to a “hold” rating and set a $320.00 target price on the stock. in a report on Wednesday, November 19th. The Goldman Sachs Group reissued a “buy” rating and issued a $413.00 price objective on shares of Home Depot in a research report on Wednesday, December 10th. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “hold (c+)” rating on shares of Home Depot in a report on Monday, December 29th. Piper Sandler reduced their price target on Home Depot from $450.00 to $441.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a report on Wednesday, December 10th. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. lowered their price target on Home Depot from $444.00 to $423.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research report on Wednesday, November 19th. Twenty-one equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eleven have given a Hold rating and two have given a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $404.50.

Insider Activity at Home Depot

In other news, EVP Teresa Wynn Roseborough sold 2,872 shares of Home Depot stock in a transaction on Friday, December 26th. The stock was sold at an average price of $348.52, for a total transaction of $1,000,949.44. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president owned 13,196 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $4,599,069.92. This trade represents a 17.87% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Also, EVP Ann Marie Campbell sold 145 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, December 11th. The shares were sold at an average price of $358.26, for a total transaction of $51,947.70. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 12,320 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $4,413,763.20. The trade was a 1.16% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders sold 4,963 shares of company stock worth $1,748,845 in the last ninety days. 0.10% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

Key Headlines Impacting Home Depot

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

• Positive Sentiment: Management is cutting ~800 corporate roles to reduce overhead and speed decision‑making; investors may view this as a margin‑protecting step if revenue growth remains muted. Reuters: Home Depot to cut 800 corporate jobs
• Neutral Sentiment: The company is requiring corporate employees to return to the office five days a week, which management says should increase speed and alignment but could raise retention risks and execution costs in the near term. CNBC: Home Depot lays off 800 workers, says corporate employees will return to office 5 days a week
• Neutral Sentiment: Market analysts are mixed on HD’s trajectory — some see long‑term resilience due to scale and digital tools, while others point to near‑term headwinds from housing and margin pressure; this keeps consensus views and target prices split. Globe and Mail: Analysts Have Conflicting Sentiments on Home Depot
• Negative Sentiment: Home Depot reported an EPS miss and lowered near‑term outlook vs. past levels; combined with a sluggish housing market, that points to continued revenue and earnings pressure into 2026. Zacks: Is Home Depot Still a Long‑Term Winner Despite 2025 EPS Decline?
• Negative Sentiment: Shares have been trading down recently as investors digest the combination of weak top‑line momentum, cost actions and mixed analyst takes — near‑term volatility is likely until clearer sales/earnings trends emerge. Zacks: Home Depot Stock Declines While Market Improves

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.