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Home Depot (HD)

337.43
+1.82 (0.54%)
as of Aug 24, 2026, 8:00:00 pm Market Open.
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star iconAug 24, 2026, 12:00 am

This summary was created by AI, based on 19 opinions in the last 12 months.

Home Depot (HD) has been facing challenges this year, down approximately 15%, primarily due to rising interest rates and their impact on the housing market. Despite beating earnings expectations in some quarters, the company's stock performance has been lackluster, attributed to factors such as a wet spring and general economic conditions. Analysts are divided on the stock's outlook, with some expressing optimism about the potential for a housing market turnaround if interest rates decrease. The company has shown resilience in its operations, with solid growth in e-commerce and consistent dividend increases over the past decade. However, concerns about consumer spending and inflation stemming from external factors like the US-Iran conflict persist, leading to cautious sentiment among investors.

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LOW,177
DON'T BUY
For a long-term view of 2 or 3 years, the stock will be higher than it is today. However, 2007 could be a transition year for them. Earnings estimates have continued coming down. With stay on the sidelines for the time being.
PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Sept 21/06. Up 8.1%.) A cheap stock. Model price of $51.67, a 32% positive differential.
PAST TOP PICK
(Top Pick Sept 12/06. Up 9.4%.) Housing market is going to level off in the US. Just increased its dividend an will be buying back some stock. Acquired 7 renovation stores in China.
HOLD
American retailers generally, have been hit hard this year, as fears of the slowdown in the US economy. A very well run company, rational competitor, and dominant in geographic areas of the States. Great cash flow generator.
DON'T BUY
The US housing sector is extremely challenging for the analysts. Expected it to bottom out over the summer and come off its lows, but it really hasn’t done much. Still thinks there’s some issues ahead. Would like it to retest its summer’s lows before he would recommend it.
PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Aug 2/06. Up 5.2%.) Would still recommend this one.
TOP PICK
Model price is $51 which is a positive differential of 40%.
TOP PICK
ROE every year is 22/25%. Strong free cash flow. No debt. They buy back a ton of stock. Trades at 10 X earnings. Based on renovations, not new home sales.
BUY
Has fallen off about 20% due to home sell off's. Trades about 10 X earnings. Cheap historically. Will probably take a while to move up because the sentiment is really poor. Well diversified.
TOP PICK
One of the cheapest stocks you can buy.
WEAK BUY
Stock looks cheap from a metric standpoint. Earnings continue to grow and dividend are rising. As the housing slowdown occurs, with this have a negative or positive impact on the stock? Probably a decent entry point.
TOP PICK
The news for the US housing is very negative and the stock has been hit. His model price is $51.92 which is a positive 52% differential. Cheapest it's been in 15 years.
BUY
Near its 52-week low. Trading at a lower price to earnings multiple than any time in its history. People are worried about a slowdown in the housing/renovation market. Has been skidding for a while in spite of increasing its earnings for a year. Very cheap.
DON'T BUY
Not one of his favourite stocks. Management credibility is an issue. They are losing market share to Loews (LTR-N). With interest rates up, the housing market has softened and renovations will also be softening.
BUY
His best contrarian call right now. The stocks are probably discounting a recession. Effectively trading around 8 X earnings. Pristine balance sheet. About $6 billion free cash flow. They buy back their own stock. Pays a dividend.
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