Home Depot (NYSE:HD) Stock Sale Reported by Rep. Rick Larsen

Representative Rick Larsen (Democratic-Washington) recently sold shares of The Home Depot, Inc. (NYSE:HD). In a filing disclosed on October 12th, the Representative disclosed that they had sold between $1,001 and $15,000 in Home Depot stock on October 8th. The trade occurred in the Representative’s “RICHARD R LARSEN IRA” account.

Representative Rick Larsen also recently made the following trade(s):

• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of FedEx (NYSE:FDX) on 10/8/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Analog Devices (NASDAQ:ADI) on 10/8/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Williams-Sonoma (NYSE:WSM) on 10/8/2026.

Home Depot Stock Performance

NYSE HD opened at $295.28 on Thursday. The stock has a market capitalization of $294.60 billion, a PE ratio of 20.66, a P/E/G ratio of 2.09 and a beta of 1.00. The business has a 50 day simple moving average of $314.26 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $324.36. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.64, a current ratio of 1.08 and a quick ratio of 0.31. The Home Depot, Inc. has a 1-year low of $277.15 and a 1-year high of $397.63.

Home Depot (NYSE:HD) last released its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, August 18th. The home improvement retailer reported $4.92 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $4.73 by $0.19. The business had revenue of $47.86 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $47.24 billion. Home Depot had a return on equity of 106.42% and a net margin of 8.41%. The company’s revenue was up 5.7% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company posted $4.68 EPS. Home Depot has set its FY 2026 guidance at 14.690-15.278 EPS. On average, research analysts predict that The Home Depot, Inc. will post 15.01 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Home Depot Announces Dividend

The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, September 17th. Investors of record on Thursday, September 3rd were paid a dividend of $2.33 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Thursday, September 3rd. This represents a $9.32 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 3.2%. Home Depot’s dividend payout ratio is presently 65.22%.

Home Depot News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: Evercore ISI issued a Buy rating: The analyst endorsement provides a near-term catalyst and signals confidence in Home Depot’s earnings outlook and long-term recovery potential. Home Depot (HD) Gets a Buy from Evercore ISI
• Positive Sentiment: Dividend resilience supports investor appeal: Home Depot has continued raising its dividend through four consecutive years of exceptionally low housing turnover. That record may reassure income-focused investors while the company awaits an improvement in housing activity. Home Depot’s Dividend Is Doing Something Most Retail Stocks Cannot
• Positive Sentiment: Recent trading momentum was favorable: Home Depot rose in the latest session even as the broader market declined, indicating relative strength and helping explain the stock’s continued improvement. Home Depot (HD) Increases Despite Market Slip: Here’s What You Need to Know
• Neutral Sentiment: Comparisons with Walmart highlight Home Depot’s smaller scale and greater seasonal sensitivity, underscoring that its results may be more exposed to housing and renovation cycles. Home Depot vs. Walmart: Comparing Scale and Revenue Seasonality
• Negative Sentiment: The dividend story carries a risk: a key quarterly operating figure could weaken the case for continued dividend strength if it deteriorates. Investors should monitor upcoming results closely. Home Depot’s Dividend Is Doing Something Most Retail Stocks Cannot

Insider Transactions at Home Depot

In related news, CFO Richard McPhail sold 5,989 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, August 19th. The shares were sold at an average price of $348.40, for a total value of $2,086,567.60. Following the completion of the sale, the chief financial officer directly owned 48,104 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $16,759,433.60. This represents a 11.07% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through the SEC website. Also, EVP Teresa Roseborough sold 2,455 shares of Home Depot stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, August 28th. The shares were sold at an average price of $328.77, for a total transaction of $807,130.35. Following the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 14,061 shares in the company, valued at approximately $4,622,834.97. The trade was a 14.86% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders have sold a total of 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.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Home Depot

Institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the company. Woodstock Corp lifted its holdings in Home Depot by 0.6% during the 3rd quarter. Woodstock Corp now owns 61,331 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock valued at $17,448,000 after buying an additional 338 shares in the last quarter. Echo45 Advisors LLC grew its stake in Home Depot by 21.1% in the 3rd quarter. Echo45 Advisors LLC now owns 919 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock worth $261,000 after acquiring an additional 160 shares in the last quarter. Moody National Bank Trust Division grew its stake in Home Depot by 14.5% in the 3rd quarter. Moody National Bank Trust Division now owns 12,851 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock worth $3,656,000 after acquiring an additional 1,624 shares in the last quarter. Hall Laurie J Trustee increased its position in shares of Home Depot by 1.5% during the third quarter. Hall Laurie J Trustee now owns 13,667 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock worth $3,888,000 after acquiring an additional 200 shares during the period. Finally, QRG Capital Management Inc. raised its stake in shares of Home Depot by 7.0% during the second quarter. QRG Capital Management Inc. now owns 172,877 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock valued at $60,970,000 after acquiring an additional 11,256 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors own 70.86% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several equities research analysts recently weighed in on HD shares. UBS Group restated a “buy” rating on shares of Home Depot in a research report on Thursday, September 17th. Argus reiterated a “buy” rating and set a $400.00 price objective on shares of Home Depot in a research report on Wednesday, August 19th. Jefferies Financial Group reissued a “buy” rating and issued a $398.00 price objective on shares of Home Depot in a research note on Tuesday, August 18th. Sanford C. Bernstein reduced their target price on shares of Home Depot from $354.00 to $344.00 and set a “market perform” rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday, September 9th. Finally, TD Cowen restated a “buy” rating on shares of Home Depot in a research report on Monday, August 10th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eighteen have assigned a Buy rating, thirteen have given a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, Home Depot presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $375.93.

About Representative Larsen

Rick Larsen (Democratic Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing Washington’s 2nd Congressional District. He assumed office on January 3, 2001. His current term ends on January 3, 2027.

Larsen (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the U.S. House to represent Washington’s 2nd Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election.

Since at least 2011, Larsen has been assigned to the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

Larsen’s first position as an elected official was in 1998 as a member of the Snohomish County Council.

Larsen earned his bachelor’s degree from Pacific Lutheran University. After earning his master’s degree in public affairs from the University of Minnesota, Larsen worked as the director of public affairs for the Washington State Dental Association and then as an economic development official with the Port of Everett. He went on to serve on the Snohomish County Council before seeking election to the U.S. House.

About Home Depot

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.