La vendita allo scoperto per Home Depot dà agli investitori un'idea del grado in cui gli investitori stanno scommettendo sul declino delle azioni di Home Depot. I dati relativi alle vendite allo scoperto vengono aggiornati ogni due settimane.

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This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders will search for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges heavily from its normal worth. High amounts of trading activity could push option prices to exaggerated or underestimated levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Consumer Discretionary sector: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>TSLA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$220.00</td>
<td>$39.6K</td>
<td>23.3K</td>
<td>89.9K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BABA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$30.3K</td>
<td>22.9K</td>
<td>14.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SERV</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$86.5K</td>
<td>919</td>
<td>2.8K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>XPEV</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/29/24</td>
<td>$11.50</td>
<td>$38.5K</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>900</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMZN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/08/24</td>
<td>$180.00</td>
<td>$28.8K</td>
<td>3.1K</td>
<td>518</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UAA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$26.0K</td>
<td>16.5K</td>
<td>425</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$380.00</td>
<td>$134.9K</td>
<td>727</td>
<td>157</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CMG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$54.00</td>
<td>$45.5K</td>
<td>802</td>
<td>94</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SHAK</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$51.0K</td>
<td>42</td>
<td>60</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MAR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$280.00</td>
<td>$201.0K</td>
<td>13</td>
<td>60</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• For TSLA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 1 day(s) on October 18, 2024. This event was a transfer of 128 contract(s) at a $220.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $39.6K, with a price of $310.0 per contract. There were 23384 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 89942 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For BABA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 1 day(s) on October 18, 2024. This event was a transfer of 300 contract(s) at a $100.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $30.3K, with a price of $101.0 per contract. There were 22961 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 14457 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding SERV (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SERV#NASDAQ">SERV</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 155 day(s) on March 21, 2025. Parties traded 206 contract(s) at a $10.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 14 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $86.5K, with a price of $420.0 per contract. There were 919 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2896 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For XPEV (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XPEV#NYSE">XPEV</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 43 day(s) on November 29, 2024. This event was a transfer of 500 contract(s) at a $11.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $38.5K, with a price of $77.0 per contract. There were 1 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 900 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AMZN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 22 day(s) on November 8, 2024. This event was a transfer of 75 contract(s) at a $180.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $28.8K, with a price of $385.0 per contract. There were 3159 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 518 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding UAA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UAA#NYSE">UAA</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 92 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 383 contract(s) at a $10.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $26.0K, with a price of $68.0 per contract. There were 16552 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 425 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For HD (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HD#NYSE">HD</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 1 day(s) on October 18, 2024. This event was a transfer of 37 contract(s) at a $380.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $134.9K, with a price of $3645.0 per contract. There were 727 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 157 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding CMG (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMG#NYSE">CMG</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 456 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 35 contract(s) at a $54.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $45.5K, with a price of $1300.0 per contract. There were 802 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 94 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding SHAK (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SHAK#NYSE">SHAK</a>), we observe a put option trade with neutral sentiment. It expires in 64 day(s) on December 20, 2024. Parties traded 60 contract(s) at a $110.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $51.0K, with a price of $850.0 per contract. There were 42 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 60 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MAR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MAR#NASDAQ">MAR</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be neutral, expiring in 820 day(s) on January 15, 2027. This event was a transfer of 50 contract(s) at a $280.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $201.0K, with a price of $4020.0 per contract. There were 13 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 60 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more about unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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10 Consumer Discretionary Stocks Whale Activity In Today's Session

Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bullish stance on Home Depot.
Looking at options history for Home Depot (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HD#NYSE">HD</a>) we detected 9 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 44% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 33% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 2 are puts, for a total amount of $123,000 and 7, calls, for a total amount of $1,576,800.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $250.0 and $420.0 for Home Depot, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
In terms of liquidity and interest, the mean open interest for Home Depot options trades today is 474.56 with a total volume of 495.00.
In the following chart, we are able to follow the development of volume and open interest of call and put options for Home Depot's big money trades within a strike price range of $250.0 to $420.0 over the last 30 days.
<h3>Home Depot Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1729106158_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Open Interest</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>HD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$51.55</td>
<td>$50.9</td>
<td>$51.1</td>
<td>$380.00</td>
<td>$1.2M</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">176</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">250</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HD</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/25/24</td>
<td>$4.85</td>
<td>$3.9</td>
<td>$4.05</td>
<td>$415.00</td>
<td>$81.0K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">182</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">208</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$77.1</td>
<td>$75.95</td>
<td>$76.42</td>
<td>$370.00</td>
<td>$76.4K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">187</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">10</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$66.9</td>
<td>$63.85</td>
<td>$64.78</td>
<td>$355.00</td>
<td>$64.7K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">8</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">10</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$169.0</td>
<td>$168.1</td>
<td>$169.0</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
<td>$50.7K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">105</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">7</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Home Depot</h3>
Home Depot is the world's largest home improvement specialty retailer, operating more than 2,300 warehouse-format stores offering more than 30,000 products in store and 1 million products online in the US, Canada, and Mexico. Its stores offer numerous building materials, home improvement products, lawn and garden products, and decor products and provide various services, including home improvement installation services and tool and equipment rentals. The acquisition of Interline Brands in 2015 allowed Home Depot to enter the MRO business, which has been expanded through the tie-up with HD Supply (2020). The additions of the Company Store brought textiles to the lineup, and Redi Carpet added multifamily flooring, while the recent tie-up with SRS will help grow professional demand.
Having examined the options trading patterns of Home Depot, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
<h3>Where Is Home Depot Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 1,181,359, the price of HD is up by 0.63%, reaching $418.2.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 27 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on Home Depot</h3>
A total of 5 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $437.0.
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&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Piper Sandler keeps a Overweight rating on Home Depot with a target price of $455. 
&#x2A; In a cautious move, an analyst from Melius Research downgraded its rating to Buy, setting a price target of $420. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Oppenheimer has decided to maintain their Perform rating on Home Depot, which currently sits at a price target of $400. 
&#x2A; In a positive move, an analyst from Loop Capital has upgraded their rating to Buy and adjusted the price target to $460. 
&#x2A; In a positive move, an analyst from Gordon Haskett has upgraded their rating to Buy and adjusted the price target to $450. 
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Truist Securities analyst Scot Ciccarelli maintains Home Depot (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HD#NYSE">HD</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $395 to $455.

Truist Securities Maintains Buy on Home Depot, Raises Price Target to $455

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<li>Loop Capital analyst Laura Champine upgraded the rating for The Home Depot, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HD#NYSE">HD</a>) from Hold to Buy and raised the price target from $360 to $460. Home Depot shares closed at $414.18 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/HD/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
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<li>Loop Capital raised The Home Depot, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HD#NYSE">HD</a>) price target from $360 to $460. Loop Capital analyst Laura Champine upgraded the stock from Hold to Buy. Home Depot shares gained 1.5% to close at $414.18 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MSFT/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
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Home Depot (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HD#NYSE">HD</a>) has been analyzed by 20 analysts in the last three months, revealing a diverse range of perspectives from bullish to bearish.
The following table encapsulates their recent ratings, offering a glimpse into the evolving sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Indifferent</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">8</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">3</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">9</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">3</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">3</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">3</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">4</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts have recently evaluated Home Depot and provided 12-month price targets. The average target is $398.45, accompanied by a high estimate of $460.00 and a low estimate of $330.00. Observing a 5.91% increase, the current average has risen from the previous average price target of $376.22. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1728475314_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Analyzing Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Breakdown</h2>
A clear picture of Home Depot's perception among financial experts is painted with a thorough analysis of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Laura Champine</td>
<td>Loop Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$460.00</td>
<td>$360.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Steven Forbes</td>
<td>Guggenheim</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$450.00</td>
<td>$390.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Chuck Grom</td>
<td>Gordon Haskett</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$450.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Peter Keith</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$455.00</td>
<td>$387.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Timothy Horan</td>
<td>Oppenheimer</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Perform</td>
<td>$400.00</td>
<td>$345.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Karen Short</td>
<td>Melius Research</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$420.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Laura Champine</td>
<td>Loop Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$360.00</td>
<td>$330.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joseph Feldman</td>
<td>Telsey Advisory Group</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Market Perform</td>
<td>$360.00</td>
<td>$360.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Baker</td>
<td>DA Davidson</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$430.00</td>
<td>$395.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Steven Shemesh</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Sector Perform</td>
<td>$363.00</td>
<td>$377.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Laura Champine</td>
<td>Loop Capital</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$330.00</td>
<td>$360.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Scot Ciccarelli</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$395.00</td>
<td>$396.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Lasser</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$425.00</td>
<td>$400.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Greg Melich</td>
<td>Evercore ISI Group</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$400.00</td>
<td>$415.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>W. Andrew Carter</td>
<td>Stifel</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$375.00</td>
<td>$380.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joseph Feldman</td>
<td>Telsey Advisory Group</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Market Perform</td>
<td>$360.00</td>
<td>$360.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joseph Feldman</td>
<td>Telsey Advisory Group</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Market Perform</td>
<td>$360.00</td>
<td>$360.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Christopher Horvers</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$400.00</td>
<td>$377.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Scot Ciccarelli</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$396.00</td>
<td>$406.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>W. Andrew Carter</td>
<td>Stifel</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$380.00</td>
<td>$374.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts frequently update their recommendations based on evolving market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to Home Depot. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Delving into assessments, analysts assign qualitative values, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings communicate expectations for the relative performance of Home Depot compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts predict movements in price targets, offering estimates for Home Depot's future value. Examining the current and prior targets offers insights into analysts' evolving expectations.</li>
</ul>
Considering these analyst evaluations in conjunction with other financial indicators can offer a comprehensive understanding of Home Depot's market position. Stay informed and make well-informed decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/HD/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Home Depot analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>All You Need to Know About Home Depot</h2>
Home Depot is the world's largest home improvement specialty retailer, operating more than 2,300 warehouse-format stores offering more than 30,000 products in store and 1 million products online in the US, Canada, and Mexico. Its stores offer numerous building materials, home improvement products, lawn and garden products, and decor products and provide various services, including home improvement installation services and tool and equipment rentals. The acquisition of Interline Brands in 2015 allowed Home Depot to enter the MRO business, which has been expanded through the tie-up with HD Supply (2020). The additions of the Company Store brought textiles to the lineup, and Redi Carpet added multifamily flooring, while the recent tie-up with SRS will help grow professional demand.
<h3>Home Depot's Financial Performance</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: The company's market capitalization surpasses industry averages, showcasing a dominant size relative to peers and suggesting a strong market position.
Positive Revenue Trend: Examining Home Depot's financials over 3 months reveals a positive narrative. The company achieved a noteworthy revenue growth rate of 0.6% as of 31 July, 2024, showcasing a substantial increase in top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company stands out with a growth rate higher than the average among peers in the Consumer Discretionary sector.
Net Margin: Home Depot's net margin surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 10.56% net margin, the company effectively manages costs and achieves strong profitability.
Return on Equity (ROE): The company's ROE is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive ROE of 146.19%, the company showcases effective utilization of equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): Home Depot's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional ROA, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable ROA of 5.18%, the company showcases efficient use of assets and strong financial health.
Debt Management: The company faces challenges in debt management with a debt-to-equity ratio higher than the industry average. With a ratio of 14.62, caution is advised due to increased financial risk.
<h2>How Are Analyst Ratings Determined?</h2>
Within the domain of banking and financial systems, analysts specialize in reporting for specific stocks or defined sectors. Their work involves attending company conference calls and meetings, researching company financial statements, and communicating with insiders to publish "analyst ratings" for stocks. Analysts typically assess and rate each stock once per quarter.
Some analysts publish their predictions for metrics such as growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide additional guidance with their ratings. When using analyst ratings, it is important to keep in mind that stock and sector analysts are also human and are only offering their opinions to investors.
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Breaking Down Home Depot: 20 Analysts Share Their Views

Loop Capital analyst Laura Champine upgrades Home Depot (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HD#NYSE">HD</a>) from Hold to Buy and raises the price target from $360 to $460.

Loop Capital Upgrades Home Depot to Buy, Raises Price Target to $460

Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bullish stance on Home Depot.
Looking at options history for Home Depot (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HD#NYSE">HD</a>) we detected 19 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 73% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 15% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 6 are puts, for a total amount of $338,283 and 13, calls, for a total amount of $550,576.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $350.0 to $430.0 for Home Depot during the past quarter. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
Assessing the volume and open interest is a strategic step in options trading. These metrics shed light on the liquidity and investor interest in Home Depot's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to Home Depot's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $350.0 to $430.0 over the preceding 30 days.
<h3>Home Depot 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1728402385_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>HD</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$20.2</td>
<td>$18.75</td>
<td>$19.5</td>
<td>$430.00</td>
<td>$117.0K</td>
<td>9</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">130</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HD</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$19.55</td>
<td>$19.55</td>
<td>$19.55</td>
<td>$380.00</td>
<td>$70.3K</td>
<td>10</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$13.55</td>
<td>$13.35</td>
<td>$13.35</td>
<td>$415.00</td>
<td>$66.7K</td>
<td>829</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">95</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$6.6</td>
<td>$6.2</td>
<td>$6.54</td>
<td>$410.00</td>
<td>$65.0K</td>
<td>2.4K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">240</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HD</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$19.75</td>
<td>$19.55</td>
<td>$19.55</td>
<td>$380.00</td>
<td>$58.6K</td>
<td>10</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">67</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Home Depot</h3>
Home Depot is the world's largest home improvement specialty retailer, operating more than 2,300 warehouse-format stores offering more than 30,000 products in store and 1 million products online in the US, Canada, and Mexico. Its stores offer numerous building materials, home improvement products, lawn and garden products, and decor products and provide various services, including home improvement installation services and tool and equipment rentals. The acquisition of Interline Brands in 2015 allowed Home Depot to enter the MRO business, which has been expanded through the tie-up with HD Supply (2020). The additions of the Company Store brought textiles to the lineup, and Redi Carpet added multifamily flooring, while the recent tie-up with SRS will help grow professional demand.
In light of the recent options history for Home Depot, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.
<h3>Where Is Home Depot Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 1,364,067, the price of HD is up 1.21% at $413.0. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 35 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on Home Depot</h3>
A total of 5 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $409.0.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Loop Capital persists with their Hold rating on Home Depot, maintaining a target price of $360. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Telsey Advisory Group continues to hold a Market Perform rating for Home Depot, targeting a price of $360. 
&#x2A; Reflecting concerns, an analyst from Melius Research lowers its rating to Buy with a new price target of $420. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Piper Sandler continues to hold a Overweight rating for Home Depot, targeting a price of $455. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Guggenheim has decided to maintain their Buy rating on Home Depot, which currently sits at a price target of $450. 
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The second Category 5 storm of the 2024 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/24/10/41215820/hurricane-milton-is-floridas-second-storm-in-two-weeks-how-disney-theme-parks-insurance-companies-co">hurricane season named Hurricane Milton </a>is threatening large-scale destruction, as it quickly graduated from Category 1 status and is approaching the state of Florida. The storm is expected to lash over the Tampa Bay on Wednesday.
Milton Vs. Previous Hurricanes: Hurricane Milton gathered maximum sustained wind speeds of 180 miles per hour by Monday night, and in terms of wind speed it only trails a 1980 hurricane, which went by the name Allen and boasted a top wind speed of 190 mph before it made landfall in the U.S.-Mexican border,<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/07/weather/hurricane-milton-forecast-path.html"> said</a> New York Times.
Going by pressure &#8211; which is another measure of a storm&#8217;s intensity, Milton is similar to Hurricane Wilma from the 2005 hurricane season that holds the record for the lowest pressure, the Times said.
The latest<a href="https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/text/refresh/MIATCPAT4+shtml/080541.shtml"> update</a> issued by the National Hurricane Center early Tuesday showed Milton weakening to a Category 4 storm with wind speed slowing to 155 mph. The hurricane was moving east at 9 mph and was located 585 miles southwest of Tampa.
Milton is expected to regain Category 5 strength Tuesday morning and maintain this strength through the day, CNN&#8217;s <a href="https://edition.cnn.com/weather/live-news/hurricane-milton-florida-10-08-24/index.html">update </a>showed. It would then fluctuate in intensity before making landfall on Wednesday as a Category 3 storm.
Certified Consulting Meteorologist and NBC 6 South Florida John Morales, while on air, was overwhelmed with emotion as he described the hurricane. &#8220;It&#8217;s just an incredible, incredible, incredible hurricane. It has dropped 50 millibars in 10 hours,&#8221; he said before pausing to suppress his emotion. &#8220;I apologize. This is just horrific,&#8221; he said. Sharing a video clip of this, CNN media analyst Brian Stelter said, &#8220;NBC6&#8217;s @JohnMoralesTV is the longest-tenured TV meteorologist in South Florida. When he gets this serious, this emotional, on the air, viewers pay attention.&#8221;
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&mdash; Brian Stelter (@brianstelter) <a href="https://twitter.com/brianstelter/status/1843362454321115138?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 7, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Florida&#8217;s Preparedness: The Sunshine State is on full alert with multiple teams coordinating to prepare ahead of Milton&#8217;s landfall. At a Monday briefing, Florida&#8217;s emergency management director, Kevin Guthrie called out to people to be prepared, ABC News <a href="https://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/ahead-hurricane-strike-floridians-plan-supply-kit-heed-114571554">said.</a> &#8220;If they have called an evacuation order, I beg you, I implore you to evacuate,&#8221; he reportedly said.
Jaime Hernandez, the emergency management director in Hollywood, Florida, reportedly asked people to be ready with a plan taking into account the changing forecasts, have an emergency kit and stay informed,
Writing on X, formerly Twitter, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis said, &#8220;Evacuations are underway, and we have suspended tolls and opened roadway shoulders to make it easier for Floridians to get to safety.&#8221; He directed people to take evacuate to pet-friendly shelters, special needs shelters, and other options that are safe from storm surges in their own counties.
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Insurers: Property and casualty insurance stocks have been under pressure since <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/10/41145534/hurricane-helene-adds-to-most-active-quarter-for-power-outages-driving-back-up-gene">Hurricane Helene </a>that impacted Southeastern U.S. and they fell on Monday amid news concerning Milton. These stocks could be once again on the radar in Tuesday&#8217;s session. These include:
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<li>Progressive Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PGR#NYSE">PGR</a>)</li>
<li>Chubb Limited (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CB#NYSE">CB</a>)</li>
<li>Travelers Companies, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TRV#NYSE">TRV</a>)</li>
<li>Allstate Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALL#NYSE">ALL</a>)</li>
<li>Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HIG#NYSE">HIG</a>)</li>
<li>Markel Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MKL#NYSE">MKL</a>)</li>
<li>Loews Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/L#NYSE">L</a>)</li>
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The steepest losses were recorded by Florida-based insurers such as Heritage Insurance Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HRTG#NYSE">HRTG</a>) (down over 23%, American Coastal Insurance Corporation (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/acic#NASDAQ">ACIC</a>) (down over 15%), and HCI Group, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HCI#NYSE">HCI</a>) (down over 17%).
Given the 2024 hurricane season has been very active, insurers would be left saddled with catastrophe-related claims, which will weigh down on their margins and bottom line.
Phosphate Miners: Phosphate mining stocks such as Mosaic Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MOS#NYSE">MOS</a>) could be on the radar during a natural disaster. Florida&#8217;s phosphate industry is one of the major suppliers of the mineral internationally, and the U.S. ranks third in terms of phosphate production, after China and Morocco. In the U.S., phosphate mining takes place in Florida, North Carolina, Idaho and Utah, <a href="https://fipr.floridapoly.edu/about-us/phosphate-primer/other-phosphate-deposits.php#:~:text=Currently%20U.S.%20phosphate%20mining%20takes,it%20was%20not%20economically%20practical.">according</a> to the Florida Industrial and Phosphate Research Institute, FIPRI.
The phosphate mineral is a source of phosphorous, a key nutrient for plant growth.
Florida's phosphate is part of a deposit that stretches across the state and up the coast to the Chesapeake Bay.&nbsp;
Florida Phosphate Council <a href="https://floridaphosphate.com/our-industry/">states</a> that the phosphate industry in the state is a major economic driver and supports nearly 8,400 direct jobs. The industry accounts for an estimated $5.03 billion in annual economic output.
Josh Linville, Director of Fertilizer at integrated trading platform StoneX, said the phosphate market could be hurt. In an X post, he said, &#8220;FL is built to withstand hurricanes&#8230;to an extent. This looks bad. This looks really bad,&#8221; he said.
Even if production facilities withstand major damage, they need workers to run the plants, he added.
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Alico, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALCO#NASDAQ">ALCO</a>), which is a Florida-based agribusiness and land management company, also saw its shares sink over 8% on Monday. This stock was <a href="https://cupofcoffeecapital.substack.com/p/trade-idea-alert">flagged </a>by a substack writer who issues trading alerts. 
Potential Beneficiaries: Shares of Generac Holdings Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GNRC#NYSE">GNRC</a>), a manufacturer of generators, soared on Monday, potentially due to surging demand for its products in the aftermath of the hurricane.
Batteries are also in great demand during hurricanes, with household battery manufacturers such as Energizer Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ENR#NYSE">ENR</a>) reaping windfall.
Once the hurricane subsides and life returns to normalcy, the havoc caused by it can stimulate reconstruction demand, with home-improvement retailers Home Depot, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HD#NYSE">HD</a>) and Lowe&#8217;s Companies, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LOW#NYSE">LOW</a>) among the potential beneficiaries.
Building products and equipment companies such as Masco Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MAS#NYSE">MAS</a>) and used-car retailers such as Carvana Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVNA#NYSE">CVNA</a>) and Carmax Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KMX#NYSE">KMX</a>) also stand to gain.
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Home Depot (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HD#NYSE">HD</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 20 years by 3.89% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 12.41%. Currently, Home Depot has a market capitalization of $405.32 billion. 
Buying $1000 In HD: If an investor had bought $1000 of HD stock 20 years ago, it would be worth $10,255.34 today based on a price of $408.06 for HD at the time of writing.
<h3>Home Depot's Performance Over Last 20 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1728334817_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Here's How Much You Would Have Made Owning Home Depot Stock In The Last 20 Years

Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bearish stance on Home Depot.
Looking at options history for Home Depot (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HD#NYSE">HD</a>) we detected 23 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 26% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 43% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 10 are puts, for a total amount of $438,388 and 13, calls, for a total amount of $795,862.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $340.0 and $445.0 for Home Depot, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is a powerful move while trading options. This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Home Depot's options for a given strike price. Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of Home Depot's whale trades within a strike price range from $340.0 to $445.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Home Depot 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1728333023_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>

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<thead>
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<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Open Interest</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>HD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/01/24</td>
<td>$5.15</td>
<td>$4.85</td>
<td>$4.9</td>
<td>$420.00</td>
<td>$318.5K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">41</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">655</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$78.3</td>
<td>$77.95</td>
<td>$77.95</td>
<td>$340.00</td>
<td>$77.8K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">84</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">12</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HD</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>10/25/24</td>
<td>$11.4</td>
<td>$10.8</td>
<td>$11.22</td>
<td>$415.00</td>
<td>$74.1K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">71</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HD</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$39.65</td>
<td>$37.3</td>
<td>$39.65</td>
<td>$445.00</td>
<td>$55.5K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">14</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HD</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>10/11/24</td>
<td>$3.35</td>
<td>$3.15</td>
<td>$3.28</td>
<td>$405.00</td>
<td>$51.0K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">353</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">284</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Home Depot</h3>
Home Depot is the world's largest home improvement specialty retailer, operating more than 2,300 warehouse-format stores offering more than 30,000 products in store and 1 million products online in the US, Canada, and Mexico. Its stores offer numerous building materials, home improvement products, lawn and garden products, and decor products and provide various services, including home improvement installation services and tool and equipment rentals. The acquisition of Interline Brands in 2015 allowed Home Depot to enter the MRO business, which has been expanded through the tie-up with HD Supply (2020). The additions of the Company Store brought textiles to the lineup, and Redi Carpet added multifamily flooring, while the recent tie-up with SRS will help grow professional demand.
Following our analysis of the options activities associated with Home Depot, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.
<h3>Home Depot's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 3,246,674, the HD's price is down by -0.07%, now at $408.06. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be overbought.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 36 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for Home Depot</h3>
A total of 5 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $423.0.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Gordon Haskett upgraded its action to Buy with a price target of $450. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Loop Capital has decided to maintain their Hold rating on Home Depot, which currently sits at a price target of $360. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Guggenheim has decided to maintain their Buy rating on Home Depot, which currently sits at a price target of $450. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Oppenheimer has decided to maintain their Perform rating on Home Depot, which currently sits at a price target of $400. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Piper Sandler has decided to maintain their Overweight rating on Home Depot, which currently sits at a price target of $455. 
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Florida is bracing for another hurricane to make landfall this week, less than two weeks after <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/41073069/hurricane-helene-update-28-dead-power-outages-insurance-damages-and-more">Hurricane Helene.</a>
Here's a look at the forecast and stocks to watch.
Hurricane Milton Intensifies: Less than two weeks after Hurricane Helene hit Florida, Hurricane Milton is intensifying into a potential Category 4 or Category 5 storm, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41198558/after-helene-florida-gears-up-for-another-devastating-hurricane">set to make landfall</a> in the state on Wednesday.
CNN <a href="https://www.cnn.com/weather/live-news/hurricane-milton-florida-10-07-2024/index.html">reported </a>that the storm has grown in size and is now considered a Category 3 hurricane. According to the report, the storm's growing size could affect a larger area of Florida than the last hurricane.
Milton is expected to hit the Gulf Coast of Florida, with the state already declaring a state of emergency and working on evacuations. Hillsborough County, which includes Tampa, is among the areas expected to call for evacuations Monday.
Several school districts in the state closed school Monday.
Florida Division of Emergency Management director Kevin Guthrie said Sunday the storm could result in the state's largest evacuation since 2017.
"I urge Floridians to finalize your storm preparations now, enact your plan," Guthrie said Sunday.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis cautioned residents on the potential for more power outages in the state than with Helene.
The timing of Milton could create a double whammy for the state of Florida and surrounding regions that are still recovering from Helene. 
"You get hit with a major hurricane, what's going to happen to that debris? It's going to increase the damage dramatically," DeSantis said. 
The existing and additional debris could also make pathways tough for emergency personnel.
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Stocks to Watch: While Florida theme parks mostly avoided closures from Helene, the newest hurricane in the region could significantly impact the sector.
Orange County, home to Orlando, is one of the counties in a state of emergency ahead of Hurricane Milton&#8217;s landfall.
Walt Disney World, owned by The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIS#NYSE">DIS</a>), is among the theme parks that could face closures due to weather, missed revenue opportunities, and refunds. The theme park is open Monday but, as of Sunday, had shut down the ability to make reservations for Tuesday and Wednesday, as <a href="https://www.floridatoday.com/story/news/2024/10/07/hurricane-milton-disney-orlando-florida-theme-parks-universal-busch/75543794007/">reported </a>by Florida Today.
Disney World has closed for several hurricanes in the past, most recently for Hurricane Ian in 2022. The theme park was able to escape Helene with minimal impact on some outdoor activities and night entertainment events that were canceled.
Universal Studios in Orlando, which is owned by Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMCSA#NASDAQ">CMCSA</a>), could also face closures and cancellations due to the storm's current path.
Power companies like Duke Energy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DUK#NYSE">DUK</a>) and Southern Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SO#NYSE">SO</a>) are among utilities that could see large numbers of customer outages. The companies could face increased labor costs and additional costs to repair infrastructure after the storm.
While theme park stocks could see a negative impact from Hurricane Milton, several other stocks and sectors could benefit from the storm and the pending damage.
Home improvement retailers like Home Depot (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HD#NYSE">HD</a>) and Lowe's Companies (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LOW#NYSE">LOW</a>) traditionally gain from hurricane restoration efforts. With the potential for increased damage due to the back-to-back hurricanes, home improvement retailers could see a surge in demand in the regions hit by the storm.
Generac Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GNRC#NYSE">GNRC</a>) is another company that could benefit from the hurricanes as demand for generators increases. On Monday, Generac shares hit new 52-week highs in anticipation of Hurricane Milton.
One sector facing uncertainty is insurance, as severe damage from the hurricane could hurt profits, but a weaker impact could boost earnings with fewer claims. Companies like Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRK#NYSE">BRK</a>) (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRK#NYSE">BRK</a>), Allstate Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALL#NYSE">ALL</a>) and Travelers Companies (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TRV#NYSE">TRV</a>) are among the publicly traded companies that could be impacted by insurance claims from the hurricane.
When Hurricane Helene initially struck, insurance companies expected minimal impact. However, as damage estimates rise, concerns grow. After a relatively mild hurricane season, the successive blows from Helene and Milton could pose challenges for insurers offering home, hurricane, and flood coverage.
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Guggenheim analyst Steven Forbes maintains Home Depot (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HD#NYSE">HD</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $390 to $450.

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Top Wall Street analysts changed their outlook on these top names. For a complete view of all analyst rating changes, including upgrades and downgrades, please see our <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">analyst ratings page</a>.
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<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst/5911f1bd290fa7000105e62b/chuck-grom">Gordon Haskett analyst Chuck Grom</a> upgraded the rating for The Home Depot, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HD#NYSE">HD</a>) from Accumulate to Buy and announced a $450 price target. Home Depot shares gained 1% to close at $409.05 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/HD/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Northland Capital Markets analyst Nehal Chokshi upgraded Salesforce, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRM#NYSE">CRM</a>) from Market Perform to Outperform and boosted the price target from $270 to $400. Salesforce shares fell 1% to close at $270.87 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CRM/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst/58f614b70bd9910001a77ae8/john-pancari">Evercore ISI Group analyst John Pancari </a>upgraded the rating for M&amp;T Bank Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MTB#NYSE">MTB</a>) from In-Line to Outperform and increased the price target from $187 to $210. M&amp;T Bank shares fell 3% to close at $172.72 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MTB/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>JP Morgan analyst John Royall upgraded Par Pacific Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PARR#NYSE">PARR</a>) from Neutral to Overweight, but slashed the price target from $36 to $30. Par Pacific shares fell 0.4% to close at $17.53 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/PARR/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst/6012978b879cba0001e02774/kelly-motta">Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods analyst Kelly Motta</a> upgraded the rating for CVB Financial Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVBF#NASDAQ">CVBF</a>) from Market Perform to Outperform and boosted the price target from $20 to $22. CVB Financial shares fell 2.4% to close at $17.39 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CVBF/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
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Tens of thousands of dockworkers have gone on strike, potentially affecting holiday shopping. The strike began after the International Longshoremen&#8217;s Association and the U.S. Maritime Alliance failed to agree on a new labor contract.
What Happened: The strike has led to the closure of 36 ports along the East and Gulf Coasts, which handle nearly half of all U.S. ocean imports. This could cost the economy $540 million daily, as per The Conference Board&#8217;s analysis, Business Insider <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/longshoremen-strike-leaves-east-and-gulf-coast-ports-shuttered-2024-9">reported</a> on Tuesday.
The union is demanding a 77% pay increase over six years to match inflation. This demand would still place them below many of their West Coast counterparts, CBS News reported.
The timing is critical, with the U.S. presidential election a month away and the holiday season approaching. The strike follows Hurricane Helene, which caused significant damage and disrupted supply chains in the Southeast.
While large retailers like Walmart Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMT#NYSE">WMT</a>) and Home Depot Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HD#NYSE">HD</a>) have prepared for such disruptions, mid-size and smaller businesses may face significant challenges.
&#8220;The Fortune 100s — your Walmarts and even Home Depots — are probably going to be fine,&#8221; Pacula said. 
&#8220;They generally have very mature supply chains,&#8221; Brian Pacula, a supply chain partner at West Monroe consulting firms, said.
Michael Yamartino, CEO of Route, noted that rerouting shipments to the West Coast will be costly and time-consuming, thus affecting mid-sized and smaller businesses that rely on European suppliers.
&#8220;The auto industry is high on that list,&#8221; Yamartino added.
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President Joe Biden has stated he has no plans to intervene, despite calls from trade groups. However, if the strike continues, federal involvement may become necessary to prevent further economic damage.
Why It Matters: The strike&#8217;s impact extends beyond the immediate closure of ports. Major companies like Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), Apple Inc., (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) and Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) are <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/09/41097541/amazon-apple-tesla-brace-for-supply-chain-disruptions-as-potential-east-coast-dockworkers-strike">bracing for substantial disruptions</a>. These companies rely heavily on East Coast ports for consumer electronics and inventory, and delays could significantly impact their operations, especially with the holiday shopping season around the corner.
The strike, which began on Oct.1, could halt billions of dollars worth of goods, potentially complicating holiday shopping. The New York Times reported that the last time the International Longshoremen&#8217;s Association orchestrated a strike of this <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs/sector-etfs/24/09/41098327/longshoremen-strike-looms-standoff-could-cost-1b-a-day-leave-thanksgiving-prep-in-a-pinch">magnitude was in 1977.</a> Recent labor victories by major unions like the Teamsters and the United Auto Workers (UAW) have set a high bar, giving the dockworkers significant leverage in their negotiations.
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Hurricane Helene and the aftermath of the Category 4 storm have left over 100 people dead, millions without power and destruction not seen in decades in several states since making<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/41073069/hurricane-helene-update-28-dead-power-outages-insurance-damages-and-more"> landfall Thursday night.</a>
What Happened: The hurricane, which shut down airports, roads and bridges, theme parks and sporting contests<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/sports/24/09/41053573/hurricane-helene-disrupts-flights-sports-events-disney-operations-affected-regions-stocks-to-watch"> ahead of the storm&#8217;s landfall,</a> further devastated the states in its path after making landfall.
At least 102 people are dead across the states of North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Tennessee and Virginia, as reported by <a href="https://www.cnn.com/weather/live-news/hurricane-helene-florida-north-carolina-georgia-09-30-24/index.html">CNN</a>.
With more than 100 dead, Hurricane Helene now ranks as one of the deadliest hurricanes to hit the U.S. in the last 50 years. Hurricane Katrina had 1,833 fatalities and remains the worst storm in the last 50 years. Helene ranks third behind Katrina and Hurricane Ian, which caused 150 deaths.
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp said Hurricane Helene "spared no one" when it came to the storm path.
"It looks like a tornado went off, it looks like a bomb went off," Kemp said.
Regions in North Carolina and South Carolina received four to five months worth of rain over a three-day period.
The federal government has declared a public health emergency for Florida, Georgia and North Carolina. Federal disaster declarations have been made for Florida, Georgia, Alabama, North Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia.
President Joe Biden is set to visit some of the impacted areas later this week "as soon as it will not disrupt emergency response operations," the White House said. Former President Donald Trump is set to visit areas impacted by the hurricane on Monday.
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North Carolina Hit Hard: Among the states most affected by Hurricane Helene is North Carolina, with Buncombe County, home of the city of Asheville, accounting for at least 40 of the storm fatalities. 
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper called Hurricane Helene "one of the worst storms in modern history."
Over 200 roads are closed in North Carolina as of Monday, with many people still unaccounted for, meaning the fatality count could rise in the coming days.
The hurricane damage in North Carolina could impact several key <a href="https://www.commerce.nc.gov/business/key-industries-north-carolina">industries</a>, with the state&#8217;s plastics/chemical workforce being one of the country&#8217;s largest, as well as North Carolina being a large employer in the automotive sector, the home of several large financial companies, the second largest turbine manufacturer and a key semiconductor manufacturer.
The state is one of the largest textile manufacturers in the country and is the home of Hanesbrands Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HBI#NYSE">HBI</a>).
Fourteen of the Fortune 500 companies call North Carolina home, including Bank of America (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAC#NYSE">BAC</a>) and Lowe's Companies (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LOW#NYSE">LOW</a>).
Lowe's and peer home improvement company Home Depot (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HD#NYSE">HD</a>) are among the companies that could benefit from the restoration efforts in the region and the home repairs and rebuilds needed in the coming months.
Power Outages: Over 4 million homes had no power as of Friday across Florida, Georgia and South Carolina.
As of Monday morning, 2 million homes and businesses remain without power.
Duke Energy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DUK#NYSE">DUK</a>), which is headquartered in North Carolina, offers utilities to several of the states impacted by the storm. The company <a href="https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/duke-energys-hurricane-helene-recovery-restores-power-to-more-than-1-1-million-in-south-and-north-carolina-downed-trees-blocked-roadways-damaged-and-destroyed-power-equipment-impeding-efforts-in-the-sc-upstate-region-and-nc-302261927.html">said </a>it has restored power to more than 1.1 million people in North Carolina and South Carolina with over 900,000 customers still without power as of Sunday night, primarily in the Carolinas. 
Helen&#8217;s aftermath could be a long process for Duke Energy, which is a publicly traded company.
"Based on what we can see on the ground, from helicopter and by drone, there are lots of areas across the South Carolina Upstate and North Carolina mountains where we're going to have to completely rebuild parts of our system, not just repair it," Duke Energy storm director for the Carolinas Jason Hollifield said.
Georgia Power, which is a unit of Southern Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SO#NYSE">SO</a>), is another utility company that <a href="https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/georgia-power-releases-key-estimated-damage-statistics-from-hurricane-helene-as-restoration-progress-continues-302261899.html">faced </a>heavy power outages. The company said Sunday that it had restored power for around 690,000 customers and around 425,000 are still without power.
The utility company said Hurricane Helene was the "most destructive hurricane" in company history. The company estimates it will have to replace or repair over 5,000 power poles, over 9,000 spans of wire and over 500 transformers.
Generator company Generac Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GNRC#NYSE">GNRC</a>) could see a lift in the current quarter with heavy purchases likely to have been made ahead of the storm.
Insurance Impact: After the hurricane hit an area of Florida with a lower population than other regions, a report from the Miami Herald said the losses from the storm could be modest for the state's insurance market and smaller than Hurricane Ian (2022) and Hurricane Michael (2018).
Ahead of the storm, a report from reinsurance company Gallagher Re, which is a unit of Arthur J. Gallagher &amp; Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AJG#NYSE">AJG</a>), said private insurers' losses could come in a range of $3 billion to $6 billion across multiple states.
Berkshire Hathaway Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRK#NYSE">BRK</a>)(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRK#NYSE">BRK</a>), Allstate Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALL#NYSE">ALL</a>) and Travelers Companies (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TRV#NYSE">TRV</a>) are among the publicly traded companies that could be impacted by the insurance claims from the hurricane.
 A new report from AccuWeather, <a href="https://www.nbcnews.com/news/weather/live-blog/helene-deadly-storm-live-updates-rcna173203">shared </a>by NBC News, says the total damage from the storm and the economic loss could total a range of $145 billion to $160 billion. The previous AccuWeather estimate was a range of $95 billion to $100 billion.
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Piper Sandler analyst Peter Keith maintains Home Depot (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HD#NYSE">HD</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $387 to $455.

Piper Sandler Maintains Overweight on Home Depot, Raises Price Target to $455

Financial giants have made a conspicuous bullish move on Home Depot. Our analysis of options history for Home Depot (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HD#NYSE">HD</a>) revealed 17 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 47% of traders were bullish, while 23% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 10 were puts, with a value of $1,485,855, and 7 were calls, valued at $844,034.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $240.0 to $420.0 for Home Depot over the recent three months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is an insightful way to conduct due diligence on a stock.
This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Home Depot's options for a given strike price.
Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of Home Depot's whale activity within a strike price range from $240.0 to $420.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Home Depot 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1727464652_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>HD</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$38.35</td>
<td>$36.45</td>
<td>$36.45</td>
<td>$400.00</td>
<td>$911.2K</td>
<td>49</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">250</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$23.5</td>
<td>$21.5</td>
<td>$23.5</td>
<td>$380.00</td>
<td>$453.5K</td>
<td>814</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">13</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$170.0</td>
<td>$165.0</td>
<td>$167.5</td>
<td>$240.00</td>
<td>$167.5K</td>
<td>124</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">10</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HD</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>10/25/24</td>
<td>$8.85</td>
<td>$7.35</td>
<td>$8.12</td>
<td>$400.00</td>
<td>$97.4K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HD</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$6.7</td>
<td>$6.3</td>
<td>$6.3</td>
<td>$355.00</td>
<td>$94.5K</td>
<td>62</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">150</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Home Depot</h3>
Home Depot is the world's largest home improvement specialty retailer, operating more than 2,300 warehouse-format stores offering more than 30,000 products in store and 1 million products online in the US, Canada, and Mexico. Its stores offer numerous building materials, home improvement products, lawn and garden products, and decor products and provide various services, including home improvement installation services and tool and equipment rentals. The acquisition of Interline Brands in 2015 allowed Home Depot to enter the MRO business, which has been expanded through the tie-up with HD Supply (2020). The additions of the Company Store brought textiles to the lineup, and Redi Carpet added multifamily flooring, while the recent tie-up with SRS will help grow professional demand.
Following our analysis of the options activities associated with Home Depot, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.
<h3>Present Market Standing of Home Depot</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 1,357,020, the HD's price is up by 0.8%, now at $399.86. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be overbought.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 46 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on Home Depot</h3>
5 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $394.0.
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&#x2A; Reflecting concerns, an analyst from Melius Research lowers its rating to Buy with a new price target of $420. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Telsey Advisory Group continues to hold a Market Perform rating for Home Depot, targeting a price of $360. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Loop Capital has decided to maintain their Hold rating on Home Depot, which currently sits at a price target of $360. 
&#x2A; An analyst from DA Davidson persists with their Buy rating on Home Depot, maintaining a target price of $430. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Oppenheimer keeps a Perform rating on Home Depot with a target price of $400. 
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