Home Depot Inc.
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About Home Depot Inc.
Retail
Company profile
- IPO date
- Apr 19, 1984
- Website
- www.homedepot.com
Consumer Discretionary peers
How HD compares to other large companies in the same sector.
| Company | Price | Today | Market cap | P/E |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 AMZN Amazon.com Inc. | $238.40 | +2.03% | $2.56T | 32.95 |
 TSLA Tesla Inc. | $348.97 | +0.97% | $1.31T | 345.13 |
 MCD McDonald's Corporation | $305.70 | -1.24% | $217.15B | 25.36 |
 SBUX Starbucks Corporation | $96.62 | -0.31% | $110.06B | 80.39 |
 GM General Motors | $76.44 | -0.38% | $69.08B | 25.63 |
Wall Street analyst ratings
DollarScout analysis
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Bull case
Home Depot's entrenched position as a market leader in home improvement provides it with a significant competitive moat. The company's scale allows it to offer a wide range of products at competitive prices, catering both to DIY customers and professional contractors. Home Depot's ability to integrate online and physical sales channels has driven consistent revenue, especially as consumers continue to prefer DIY improvements post-pandemic. With a substantial market cap of $335.99B and a P/E ratio of 23.74, the stock offers value relative to sector peers. The dividend yield of 2.7239% adds income appeal, particularly for those seeking solid long-term investments. The strong buy consensus from analysts suggests optimism about future growth directions and strategy execution.
Bear case
Despite its strengths, Home Depot faces several risks. The bearish price trend indicates market skepticism about near-term performance. Rising interest rates and economic uncertainty could squeeze consumer spending on home improvement, potentially impacting sales. Competition from Lowe's and increasing online niche retailers may chip away at Home Depot's market share. The P/E ratio at 23.74, though competitive, might still be a concern if earnings growth stalls. Inflationary pressures and supply chain disruptions could also erode profit margins over time.
Who should buy HD
Home Depot is ideally suited for long-term dividend investors who can handle moderate risk and are looking for stable income. Investors who believe in the resilient nature of the home improvement sector and have a 5-10 year investment horizon could find Home Depot a compelling addition to their portfolio.
Key risks
- Economic downturns reducing consumer spending on home improvements. - Strong competition from Lowe's and other niche e-commerce platforms. - Rising interest rates affecting home sales and renovation budgets. - Inflation threatening to increase costs and squeeze margins.
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Recent HD news
Before big-box retailers, most communities had a local hardware store. In many cases, these stores served as a community hub, selling everything from building supplies and hardware to grills and whatever a homeowner might need that wasn't readily available elsewhere. These stores still have a role, ...
Home Depot (NYSE:HD) is facing a proxy battle ahead of its May 21, 2026 AGM as shareholders submit a wave of proposals on governance and sustainability. The proposals focus on board structure, data privacy, biodiversity, employee healthcare, recycling, charitable contribution transparency, and packaging sustainability. Home Depot is urging investors to vote against several of these measures, setting up a contest over the company’s approach to ESG issues. For investors tracking NYSE:HD, the...
Home Depot is the biggest home improvement retailer in the U.S. With thousands of stores across the country, it employs hundreds of thousands of workers to keep its operations going — legions of staff who do everything from sourcing goods and materials to greeting customers at store entrances and ...
Based on the average brokerage recommendation (ABR), Home Depot (HD) should be added to one's portfolio. Wall Street analysts' overly optimistic recommendations cast doubt on the effectiveness of this highly sought-after metric. So, is the stock worth buying?
The Home Depot, Inc. (NYSE:HD) is one of Jim Cramer’s stock calls as he discussed the impact of the Iran war on the markets. Cramer noted that it has been one of the worst stocks in his portfolio, as he commented: There’s one other place we gotta listen to, and that’s homes and home repairs. […]
Home Depot (HD) closed at $339.62 in the latest trading session, marking a +1.03% move from the prior day.
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Home Depot (NYSE:HD) Chief Financial Officer Richard McPhail said the home improvement demand backdrop softened through 2025 as consumer confidence drifted lower amid uncertainty, inflation concerns, geopolitical events, and fears of job loss. Speaking at JPMorgan’s 12th Annual Retail Round Up Forum
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