Home Depot, Inc. (HD)

In the past six months, The Home Depot's stock has experienced fluctuations, closing at $385.27 as of October 27, 2025. Over the last 12 months, the stock price decreased by 3.04%, and year-to-date, it is down 0.56%. In the past month, the stock decreased by 5.69%. However, in the three months leading up to September 4, 2025, Home Depot shares rose by 10.4%, outperforming the S&P 500 and the Retail-Wholesale sector. Despite reporting weaker-than-expected Q2 2025 adjusted EPS and revenue, Home Depot shares rose 3.2% on August 19, 2025, driven by continued sales growth. Significant corporate events include the acquisition of SRS Distribution for $18.25 billion and the acquisition of Gypsum Management & Supply, Inc. (GMS) for approximately $4.3 billion.

The Home Depot experiences clear seasonal demand patterns, particularly for outdoor and home improvement products. Spring and summer are typically the busiest seasons, with a surge in demand for items like outdoor power tools, gardening supplies, landscaping products, and patio furniture. Holiday periods, such as November and January, show a consistent surge in searches for "furniture." Economic factors like high interest rates and tariffs have led consumers to focus more on smaller projects. Additionally, hurricane-related demand can temporarily boost sales for seasonal and outdoor goods.

The Home Depot, Inc. is a multinational home improvement retailer offering tools, construction products, appliances, and services. It operates in the Consumer Discretionary sector, serving DIY consumers and professional contractors. The company's core business involves a retail network providing home appliances, tools, hardware, lumber, building materials, lighting, paint, plumbing, flooring, furniture, home decor, bedding, garden supplies, and plants. It also offers tool, vehicle, and equipment rentals, as well as product installation services. The Home Depot Pro focuses on MRO products for non-industrial businesses.

The Home Depot has a significant geographic presence primarily across North America. The company operates over 2,300 stores in the United States, including the District of Columbia, Guam, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. It also has a strong presence in Canada, with stores in all 10 provinces, and in Mexico, covering all 32 states and Mexico City.

In the past year, The Home Depot has reinforced its commitment to environmental sustainability, which positively impacts its brand reputation. The company updated its wood purchasing policy and supplier protocols to strengthen its dedication to sustainable forestry. It has implemented a robust assessment process to routinely evaluate and monitor risks associated with sourcing wood and wood products, aiming to mitigate nature impacts. Furthermore, The Home Depot has set a target to require all wood or wood products sourced from certain at-risk regions to be certified as sustainable or plantation-grown by the end of the 2026 fiscal year.

The Home Depot is predominantly owned by institutional investors, who collectively hold around 67% to 70% of the company's shares. Major institutional owners include The Vanguard Group, BlackRock, Inc., and State Street Corporation. Retail investors and insiders own approximately 33% of the company.