<div id="readability-page-1"><p>Benjamin Edwards Inc. grew its holdings in shares of  The Home Depot, Inc. (NYSE:HD - Free Report) by 2.7% in the 2nd quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor  owned 239,206 shares of the home improvement retailer's stock after purchasing an additional 6,237 shares during the period. Home Depot makes up   1.1% of Benjamin Edwards Inc.'s portfolio, making the stock its 8th biggest holding. Benjamin Edwards Inc.'s holdings in Home Depot were worth $87,703,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.</p><ul><li>What Dollar Tree’s Surge and Home Depot’s Slide Say About Consumer Health</li></ul><p>A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also made changes to their positions in the business. Legend Financial Advisors Inc. bought a new position in shares of  Home Depot in the second quarter valued at $28,000.  Sagard Holdings Management Inc. acquired a new position in shares of  Home Depot in the 2nd quarter worth $29,000.  LFA Lugano Financial Advisors SA acquired a new stake in shares of  Home Depot during the second quarter worth $32,000.  Legacy Investment Solutions LLC purchased a new stake in shares of  Home Depot during the second quarter valued at $35,000.  Finally, Global X Japan Co. Ltd. acquired a new position in shares of  Home Depot in the 2nd quarter valued at $40,000. 70.86% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors. </p><h2>Home Depot Stock Up 0.6%</h2><p>HD stock opened at $359.52 on Friday. The company has a 50 day moving average of $368.34 and a two-hundred day moving average of $379.23. The company has a market cap of $357.90 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 24.51, a PEG ratio of 13.32 and a beta of 1.06. The Home Depot, Inc. has a 12-month low of $326.31 and a 12-month high of $426.75. The company has a quick ratio of 0.29, a current ratio of 1.05 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.82. </p><ul><li>Holiday Spending to Hit $1 Trillion—Time to Buy This Retail ETF?</li></ul><p>Home Depot (NYSE:HD - Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, November 18th. The home improvement retailer reported $3.74 earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $3.83 by ($0.09). Home Depot had a return on equity of 160.74% and a net margin of 8.77%.The company had revenue of $41.35 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $41.06 billion. During the same period last year, the company posted $3.78 earnings per share. The company'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, equities analysts anticipate that  The Home Depot, Inc. will post 15.13 earnings per share for the current fiscal year. </p><h2>Home Depot Announces Dividend</h2><p>The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, December 18th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, December 4th will be issued a dividend of $2.30 per share. This represents a $9.20 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.6%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, December 4th. Home Depot's payout ratio is currently 62.71%. </p><h2>Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth</h2><ul><li>MarketBeat Week in Review – 11/17 - 11/21</li></ul><p>Several analysts have issued reports on HD shares. DA Davidson cut their price objective on Home Depot from $430.00 to $407.00 and set a &#34;buy&#34; rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday. Telsey Advisory Group cut their price target on shares of Home Depot from $430.00 to $410.00 and set an &#34;outperform&#34; rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday. Gordon Haskett decreased their price objective on shares of Home Depot from $345.00 to $330.00 and set a &#34;hold&#34; rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday, November 19th. Wells Fargo &amp; Company cut their target price on shares of Home Depot from $400.00 to $395.00 and set an &#34;overweight&#34; rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday. Finally, TD Cowen decreased their target price on Home Depot from $470.00 to $410.00 and set a &#34;buy&#34; rating for the company 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 stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has an average rating of &#34;Moderate Buy&#34; and an average target price of $401.17.</p><p><b>View Our Latest Research Report on Home Depot</b></p><h2>Insider Activity at Home Depot</h2><p>In related news, EVP Ann Marie Campbell sold 145 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, December 11th. The stock was sold at an average price of $358.26, for a total value of $51,947.70. Following the transaction, the executive vice president owned 12,320 shares in the company, valued at approximately $4,413,763.20. This represents a 1.16% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this link. Insiders own  0.10% of the company's stock. </p><h2>Home Depot Profile</h2> (Free Report)<p>The Home Depot, Inc operates as a home improvement retailer in the United States and internationally. It sells various building materials, home improvement products, lawn and garden products, and décor products, as well as facilities maintenance, repair, and operations products. The company also offers installation services for flooring, water heaters, bath, garage doors, cabinets, cabinet makeovers, countertops, sheds, furnaces and central air systems, and windows.</p><h2>Further Reading</h2><ul><li>Five stocks we like better than Home Depot</li><li>How to start investing in penny stocks</li><li>Synopsys Sees Bullish Shift as Ansys Integration Drives Growth</li><li>Compound Interest and Why It Matters When Investing</li><li>The Best Holiday Present You Can Give Yourself? Costco Stock</li><li>What Investors Need to Know to Beat the Market</li><li>Why Zscaler Stock Could Be Ready to Bounce After a 30% Selloff</li></ul><p><strong>Want to see what other hedge funds are holding HD?</strong> Visit HoldingsChannel.com to get the latest 13F filings and insider trades for The Home Depot, Inc. 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<p>Benjamin Edwards Inc. increased its holdings in The Home Depot by 2.7% in Q2, owning 239,206 shares worth $87.7 million. Home Depot's stock is its 8th largest holding. Analysts have adjusted price targets, with a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average target price of $401.17. Home Depot reported Q3 earnings of $3.74 per share, missing estimates, with revenue up 2.8% year-over-year. The company announced a quarterly dividend of $2.30 per share, yielding 2.6%.</p>

The Home Depot, Inc. $HD Shares Bought by Benjamin Edwards Inc.