NYSE:HD

Home Depot (HD)

342.86
+18.41 (5.67%)
as of Jun 24, 2026, 8:00:00 pm Market Open.
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star iconJun 24, 2026, 12:00 am

This summary was created by AI, based on 22 opinions in the last 12 months.

Home Depot (HD) is currently facing significant challenges amidst a turbulent housing market and high interest rates, which experts predict will affect its performance in the near term. The stock has seen a considerable decline of about 15% this year, largely due to inflationary pressures linked to the ongoing US-Iran conflict and a lack of housing turnover. Analysts express a mix of cautious optimism, suggesting that if interest rates decline in the future, it may boost demand for home improvement and renovations, which are often funded by loans. Despite these challenges, some see value due to HD's strong market position as a leading home improvement retailer and its capability to capture a larger share of the market through digital commerce and acquisitions. However, opinions remain divided, with some experts advising caution until there are clearer signs of a recovery in the housing sector.

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Cautious
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Valuation
Undervalued
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BUY
Relatively cheap. There is a sense that the housing market is going to slow down so the stock has languished. Doesn't feel this is correct.
TRADE
As long as the American Economy continues to grow, it's a decent buy.
BUY
Just added to their portfolio. Told caller to definitly hold on to what he had.
BUY
The whole home improvement sector has been under pressure because of worries that the housing boom is going to implode. Resale homes are at record levels so doesn't think the renovation trend has come to an end. The stock has probably been oversold.
DON'T BUY
The hurricanes didn't seem to have much effect on them. The parts of the US affected is only a small part of their operations. What they really have to worry about is housing starts and home renovations and competition.
DON'T BUY
The hurricane disaster is already reflected in the share price. The stock has gone nowhere for at least a year.
TOP PICK
Over the long term, this can continue to grow. Just symptomatic of what's going on in the market place, people putting a lot more money into their homes. Continues to execute. Raising the average ticket price. Getting more into the installation. Trying to get closer to contractors.
WEAK BUY
Has been firming up recently. Home builders continue to perform really well. There seems to be a fair bit of real investment dollars flowing towards the larger cap growth oriented companies. If you own, keep an eye on housing stocks such as KB Home (KBH-N) D R Horton (DHI-N), etc.
PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Apr 21/05. Up 8.5%.) His worry on this stock has to do with the US housing market. Just starting to see signs of that market starting to cool off.
BUY
Was overvalued, so had a pull back. Well managed. A good entry price.
TOP PICK
A contraversial pick as a lot of people think the building and renovation boom is on its last leg. Probably the best management in its space. Have gone into the contracting business and are expanding into Mexico. They have potential to really grow this company.
TOP PICK
Stock has been weak. As rates have been rising, people are worried about a housing slowdown. Their volumes have not been directly with new home sales, but with transactions. Good management. Churns out roughly $3 billion in cash flow. Trades at 14 X earnings. Sees it growing at 10% over the next couple of years.
DON'T BUY
A typical consumer growth/staple in the US in that it's (even in US $'s) went up a little and now has come off a bit. So big now that the growth is less than the P/E multiple and the P/E being 20'sh even with low rates doesn't offer much upside. Would prefer something smaller.
BUY
In the midst of a restructuring. They may be able to keep a leg up in a bit of a downmarket by pursuing restructuring. Changing spaces to be more friendly to women which has paid off. Moving into appliances.
BUY
like it. Expansion to Mexico has potential. Expansion to contracting services/hardware/building supplies has potential. Quarter was good. Would hold up to $45.
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