Overall Fundamental outlook

Business Operations:

Sector: Consumer Cyclical
Industry: Home Improvement Retail

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, baths, garage doors, cabinets, cabinet makeovers, countertops, sheds, furnaces and central air systems, and windows. In addition, it provides tool and equipment rental services. The company serves consumers, such as do-it-yourself homeowners and do-it-for-me customers; and professional renovators/remodelers, general contractors, small to medium homebuilders, maintenance professionals, handymen, property managers, building service contractors and specialty tradespeople, such as electricians, landscapers, plumbers, painters, pool contractors, and roofers. It sells its products through websites and its mobile applications, including homedepot.com; homedepot.ca and homedepot.com.mx; blinds.com, justblinds.com, and americanblinds.com for custom window coverings; thecompanystore.com, an online site for textiles and décor products; hdsupply.com for maintenance, repair, and operations products and related services; and srsdistribution.com, heritagelandscapesupplygroup.com, and heritagepoolsupplygroup.com for roofing and building materials, landscape, and pool products; and The Home Depot stores. The Home Depot, Inc. was incorporated in 1978 and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.

Revenue projections:

Revenue projections for HD
Revenue projections for HD

The Home Depot, Inc. is projected to experience a revenue decline compared to last year, a development that often leads to investor caution. The drop could negatively impact the company's bottom line, as lower revenues typically signal reduced profitability, prompting more conservative investment strategies.

Financial Ratios:

currentRatio 1.061000
forwardPE 18.244625
debtToEquity 514.392000
earningsGrowth -0.142000
revenueGrowth -0.038000
grossMargins 0.333160
operatingMargins 0.100760
trailingEps 14.220000
forwardEps 16.306720

The Home Depot, Inc.'s current ratio being 1.061 suggests that it has more than enough liquidity to cover short-term debt obligations. The company's cash reserves and current assets are sufficient to meet immediate liabilities, signaling solid financial health and minimal risk.
HD's Forward PE is at a healthy level, meaning the stock price is aligned favorably with earnings. This suggests that the stock isn't overpriced, providing room for growth and making it an appealing option for investors looking to capitalize on potential future gains.
The Home Depot, Inc.'s high debt-to-equity ratio shows the company is significantly leveraged, relying heavily on debt financing. This raises the potential for increased financial risk, especially if the company's earnings or cash flow are negatively impacted.
HD's low growth in both earnings and revenue signals a potential profit decline. This could be a sign of financial trouble, suggesting that the company's profitability might shrink in the near future.
The Home Depot, Inc.'s negative gross and operating margins indicate that the company is currently unprofitable at both the production and operational levels. This suggests significant challenges in managing costs and generating revenue, which could impact its overall financial health.
With a forward EPS greater than its trailing EPS, HD is expected to see higher profitability this year. The forecasted increase in earnings reflects optimism about the company's financial growth and potential for improved performance over the prior year.

Price projections:

Price projections for HD
Price projections for HD

HD's stock price has regularly been near the lower end of projections, indicating that it may be struggling to attract investor interest. This pattern suggests a cautious sentiment surrounding the company's future performance.

Insider Transactions:

Insider Transactions for HD
Insider Transactions for HD


11 transactions were made to sell The Home Depot, Inc. shares, with market price of 379.6126043146307.1 transactions to buy The Home Depot, Inc. shares were recorded, with market price at 351.30999755859375.The insider transaction records show no compelling upward or downward trend, providing little insight into the company’s potential direction.

Recommendation changes over time:

Recommendations trend for HD
Recommendations trend for HD


Analysts have been favoring The Home Depot, Inc. with a buy bias recently, signaling a promising investment opportunity. This optimistic outlook may attract more investors, positioning The Home Depot, Inc. as a desirable option for those seeking to invest their money in a stable, profitable company with strong growth potential.