Home Depot (NYSE:HD) Stock Sold 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 $15,001 and $50,000 in Home Depot stock on September 10th. 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 Down 1.2%

Shares of NYSE HD opened at $289.81 on Tuesday. The Home Depot, Inc. has a 12 month low of $289.10 and a 12 month high of $410.95. The firm has a market capitalization of $289.14 billion, a PE ratio of 20.28, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 3.23 and a beta of 0.95. The firm has a fifty day simple moving average of $326.05 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $328.27. The company has a current ratio of 1.08, a quick ratio of 0.31 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.64.

Home Depot (NYSE:HD) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, August 18th. The home improvement retailer reported $4.92 EPS for the quarter, topping 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 business had revenue of $47.86 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $47.24 billion. During the same period last year, the business posted $4.68 earnings per share. Home Depot’s quarterly 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. Equities analysts expect that The Home Depot, Inc. will post 15 earnings per share for the current year.

Home Depot Dividend Announcement

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

Insiders Place Their Bets

In related news, CAO Kimberly R. Scardino sold 675 shares of Home Depot stock in a transaction dated Thursday, September 10th. The stock was sold at an average price of $305.95, for a total value of $206,516.25. Following the completion of the sale, the chief accounting officer directly owned 8,189 shares in the company, valued at approximately $2,505,424.55. This trade represents a 7.62% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Also, CFO Richard V. Mcphail sold 5,989 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, August 19th. The stock was sold at an average price of $348.40, for a total value of $2,086,567.60. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief financial officer directly owned 48,104 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $16,759,433.60. This trade represents a 11.07% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders have sold 9,829 shares of company stock worth $3,339,314 over the last three months. Company insiders own 0.08% of the company’s stock.

Key Headlines Impacting Home Depot

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

• Positive Sentiment: Home Depot’s long-term record remains a supporting factor. A Wall Street Journal analysis identified the retailer as the highest-returning U.S. stock over the past 45 years, highlighting its market leadership, scale and history of compounding shareholder value. What Actually Made Home Depot Wall Street’s Best-Kept Compounding Secret?
• Neutral Sentiment: Coverage examining whether HD is attractive at current levels emphasizes the stock’s lower valuation and strong franchise, but also questions whether fundamental weakness and a prolonged housing slowdown warrant waiting for clearer evidence of recovery. Home Depot Is 32% Below Its All-Time High
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst and investor attention remains elevated, with Zacks highlighting Home Depot as one of its most-watched stocks. However, the report does not provide a decisive new catalyst or recommendation. Is Most-Watched Stock The Home Depot Worth Betting on Now?
• Negative Sentiment: A potential increase in 30-year mortgage rates toward 9% would severely reduce home sales, remodeling activity and housing turnover. Even though this is not the economist’s base case, the risk adds to concerns about an already frozen housing market. Mortgage Rates Could Hit 9%
• Negative Sentiment: Mortgage rates near 7.5% are already hurting housing demand, with weakening revenue at Lennar and KB Home contributing to a decline in the S&P 500 Homebuilding Index. Further deterioration could weigh on Home Depot’s big-ticket sales and professional-customer business. Homebuilding Stocks Are Feeling the Bite of Higher Mortgage Rates
• Negative Sentiment: Investors are also questioning whether Home Depot can sustain its dividend if housing remains weak for an extended period, despite the company’s continuing dividend payments. Is Home Depot’s Dividend Safe if Housing Stays Frozen?

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Home Depot

Several large investors have recently modified their holdings 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 bought a new position in Home Depot in the 1st quarter valued at approximately $27,000. Abound Financial LLC purchased a new stake in Home Depot during the 4th quarter valued at $29,000. Osbon Capital Management LLC purchased a new stake in Home Depot during the 4th quarter valued at $29,000. Finally, Principia Wealth Advisory LLC increased its holdings in shares of Home Depot by 60.4% in the 2nd quarter. Principia Wealth Advisory LLC now owns 85 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock worth $30,000 after purchasing an additional 32 shares in the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 70.86% of the company’s stock.

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of equities analysts have issued reports on the company. Jefferies Financial Group reiterated a “buy” rating and issued a $398.00 price objective on shares of Home Depot in a report on Tuesday, August 18th. UBS Group reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of Home Depot in a research report on Thursday, September 17th. Wells Fargo & Company increased their price target on shares of Home Depot from $360.00 to $400.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Tuesday, August 11th. Truist Financial lifted their price target on shares of Home Depot from $369.00 to $373.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, August 19th. Finally, KeyCorp reissued a “sector weight” rating on shares of Home Depot in a research note on Wednesday, August 19th. Eighteen investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, thirteen have given a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, Home Depot presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $375.18.

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.