Home Depot Option Alert: Apr 17 $440 Calls at the Bid: 3500 vs 264 OI; Earnings 2/25 Before Open 

Home Depot Option Alert: Apr 17 $440 Calls at the Bid: 3500 @ $3.55 vs 264 OI; Earnings 2/25 Before Open Ref=$401.47

Home Depot Option Alert: Jun 20 $420 Calls at the Bid: 500 vs 1101 OI; Earnings 2/25 Before Open 

Home Depot Option Alert: Jun 20 $420 Calls at the Bid: 500 @ $19.55 vs 1101 OI; Earnings 2/25 Before Open Ref=$410.455

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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 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 the 2024 tie-up with SRS will help grow professional demand in roofing, pool and landscaping projects.

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On Thursday, Goldman Sachs analyst Brooke Roach discussed the impact of the U.S. reciprocal tariffs on retail companies.
On April 2, President Trump announced reciprocal tariffs, including a 10% hike on all countries except Mexico and Canada, with higher rates for select nations with trade deficits.
The most significant retail impact is expected from increased tariffs on major sourcing partners like Vietnam, Indonesia, Bangladesh, and Cambodia, said the analyst.
The U.S. is significantly raising tariffs on imports, with China&#8217;s tariff rate increasing to 54% (up from 20%). Other key sourcing countries like Vietnam (46%), Indonesia (32%), Bangladesh (37%), Cambodia (49%), and India (27%) will also see tariff hikes, while EU imports face a 20% tariff.
Canada and Mexico remain exempt under USMCA, though non-USMCA compliant goods will be taxed at 12%. Overall, apparel and footwear tariffs are estimated to rise to an average of 38%, noted the analyst.
Additionally, the de minimis duty-free exemption for packages under $800 from China and Hong Kong will end on May 1, 2025.
These shipments will face a 30% tariff or $25 per item, increasing to $50 per item after June 1, 2025. The Secretary of Commerce will review within 90 days whether to expand this policy to Macau.
The newly announced tariffs will pressure brands and retailers, forcing them to adjust pricing, negotiate with vendors, and optimize costs to protect margins.
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While most companies will be affected, some are less exposed, including brands with lower U.S. sales exposure like Amer Sports Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AS#NYSE">AS</a>), Canada Goose Holdings Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOS#NYSE">GOOS</a>) and PVH Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PVH#NYSE">PVH</a>). Retailers with indirect sourcing, such as department stores and off-price retailers, could benefit from supply chain disruptions.
Companies that do not source their product from international markets or source from exempt regions, such as Savers Value Village Inc&#8217;s (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SVV#NYSE">SVV</a>) with thrift business model and Kontoor Brands Inc&#8217;s (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KTB#NYSE">KTB</a>) reliance on Mexico, though it also sources from Bangladesh, are less exposed.
The analyst notes that brands with momentum and strong consumer engagement are likely to have more substantial relative pricing power in the marketplace overall.
The analyst noted higher exposure to incrementally new tariffs from Vietnam and Cambodia-exposed businesses include sportswear like Lululemon Athletica Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LULU#NASDAQ">LULU</a>), Nike Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NKE#NYSE">NKE</a>) and general apparel like Torrid Holdings Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CURV#NYSE">CURV</a>), Figs Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FIGS#NYSE">FIGS</a>), Victoria&#8217;s Secret &amp; Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VSCO#NYSE">VSCO</a>), and Gap Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GAP#NYSE">GAP</a>).
The Home Furnishings industry with companies like RH (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RH#NYSE">RH</a>) and Williams-Sonoma Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WSM#NYSE">WSM</a>) faces the greatest risk from tariffs due to its high exposure to China and Vietnam and the discretionary nature of its products.
RH sources 72% of its products from Asia, including 23% from China and 35% from Vietnam, while WSM has 23% China and 14% Vietnam exposure.
Retailers Five Below Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FIVE#NASDAQ">FIVE</a>) and Best Buy Co Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BBY#NYSE">BBY</a>) are also vulnerable, with 60% of their products sourced from China. While Vietnam exposure remains unclear for most industries, home furnishing companies have the highest risk, said the analyst.
On the other hand, Auto Parts companies like Advance Auto Parts Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAP#NYSE">AAP</a>), AutoZone Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AZO#NYSE">AZO</a>) and O&#8217;Reilly Automotive Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ORLY#NASDAQ">ORLY</a>) and Home Improvement retailers like 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>) are better positioned, as they can pass increased costs.
Similarly, retailers that sell food like Walmart Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMT#NYSE">WMT</a>), BJ&#8217;s Wholesale Club Holdings Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BJ#NYSE">BJ</a>), and Costco Wholesale Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COST#NASDAQ">COST</a>) are relatively insulated.
Companies with minimal reliance on China, such as Ulta Beauty Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ULTA#NASDAQ">ULTA</a>) and Bath &amp; Body Works Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BBWI#NYSE">BBWI</a>), are also well-positioned against these tariffs.
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Shares of homebuilders and housing-linked stocks are trading lower as markets react to President Trump's announcement of sweeping tariffs.

Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bearish stance on Home Depot (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HD#NYSE">HD</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with HD, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
So how do we know what these investors just did? 
Today, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga</a>'s options scanner spotted 14 uncommon options trades for Home Depot.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 28% bullish and 50%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 4 are puts, for a total amount of $119,477, and 10 are calls, for a total amount of $1,564,142.
<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 $200.0 and $415.0 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 484.31 with a total volume of 1,809.00.
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 $200.0 to $415.0 over the last 30 days.
<h3>Home Depot Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1743451267_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</h3>

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<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
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<td>HD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/20/26</td>
<td>$31.1</td>
<td>$29.6</td>
<td>$31.1</td>
<td>$380.00</td>
<td>$622.0K</td>
<td>51</td>
<td align="right">200</td>
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<td>HD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$3.95</td>
<td>$3.85</td>
<td>$3.9</td>
<td>$410.00</td>
<td>$361.9K</td>
<td>1.7K</td>
<td align="right">937</td>
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<td>HD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$25.25</td>
<td>$25.1</td>
<td>$25.25</td>
<td>$350.00</td>
<td>$154.0K</td>
<td>186</td>
<td align="right">65</td>
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<tr>
<td>HD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/04/25</td>
<td>$3.65</td>
<td>$3.6</td>
<td>$3.6</td>
<td>$365.00</td>
<td>$123.6K</td>
<td>316</td>
<td align="right">390</td>
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<td>HD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$167.25</td>
<td>$163.3</td>
<td>$165.18</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$82.5K</td>
<td>12</td>
<td align="right">11</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
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<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 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 the 2024 tie-up with SRS will help grow professional demand in roofing, pool and landscaping projects.
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>With a volume of 2,316,777, the price of HD is up 2.71% at $367.85. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 43 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On Home Depot</h3>
A total of 1 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $418.0.
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20-year pro options trader reveals his one-line chart technique that shows when to buy and sell. Copy his trades, which have had averaged a 27% profit every 20 days. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/options-moneyline-2/?t=Moop1arja3be22op14&amp;adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=options-activity&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Click here for access</a>. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Piper Sandler continues to hold a Overweight rating for Home Depot, targeting a price of $418. 
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Many dream of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/24/11/41781968/suze-orman-says-if-youre-rich-like-her-then-you-can-retire-early-but-if-you-only-have-2-million-">retiring early</a>, but making it a reality requires careful planning, especially when you want to rely on investment income.
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One Reddit user, an investor with a $640,000 portfolio, is encountering this issue as he plans to retire in five years or less. Heavily invested in Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SCHD#NYSE">SCHD</a>) with smaller positions in Amplify CWP Enhanced Dividend Income ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIVO#NYSE">DIVO</a>), Amplify CWP International Enhanced Dividend Income ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IDVO#NYSE">IDVO</a>), and Amplify CWP Growth &amp; Income ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QDVO#NYSE">QDVO</a>), the poster&#8217;s portfolio generates $27,162 in annual dividend income.
His goal is to build a portfolio that provides inflation-beating dividend growth, but he&#8217;s wondering whether he diversified enough, whether he should introduce bonds when nearing retirement, and whether the current allocation can generate $75,000 per year.
&#8220;I try to live modestly. I live in a small house. No mortgage. No debt. <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/dividends/comments/1ji8lcd/comment/mjeufff/?utm_source=share&amp;utm_medium=web3x&amp;utm_name=web3xcss&amp;utm_term=1&amp;utm_content=share_button">My current nominal expenses are about $45,000 per year.</a> I'm thinking about diversifying into [Schwab International Dividend Equity ETF (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/schy#NYSE">SCHY</a>)] to get a little more international exposure,&#8221; he wrote.
Trending: Many are using retirement income calculators to check if they&#8217;re on pace —<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-do-i-calculate-my-retirement-income-adv"> here&#8217;s a breakdown on what&#8217;s behind this formula.</a>
The Reddit community weighed in, offering advice and insights, so let&#8217;s analyze the suggestions below.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Can The Current $640,000 Portfolio Generate $75,000 Per Year in Dividends? Reddit Debates</h2>
Increase Yield with Higher-Paying ETFs And Stocks
Several users suggested adding higher-yielding assets to boost income, mainly since the investor&#8217;s 4.24% yield may not cover his $75,000 target.
&#8220;Try getting more yield exposure. [Broadcom (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/avgo#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>)], [Nike (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/nke#NYSE">NKE</a>)], [Visa (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/v#NYSE">V</a>)], [The Home Depot (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/hd#NYSE">HD</a>)]–all have high 5-year [compound annual growth rate]. Yield: [MPLX LP (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/mplx#NYSE">MPLX</a>)], [JPMorgan Nasdaq Equity Premium Income ETF (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/jepq#NASDAQ">JEPQ</a>)], [Guggenheim Strategic Opportunities Fund (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/gof#NYSE">GOF</a>)], [Ares Capital Corporation (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/arcc#NASDAQ">ARCC</a>)​], [VICI Properties (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/vici#NYSE">VICI</a>)], [PIMCO Dynamic Income Fund (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/pdi#NYSE">PDI</a>)],&#8221; a suggestion reads.
A Redditor advised the investor to allocate two parts of the portfolio to a covered call ETF and a high-yield fund since they pay well and the gains are great.
&#8220;Add JEPQ and [Goldman Sachs S&amp;P 500 Core Premium Income ETF (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/gpix#NASDAQ">GPIX</a>)]. You will have good gains from those and they pay a lot.&#8221;
A commenter suggested Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARDC#NYSE">ARDC</a>), a business development company because it offers nearly double the yield of SCHD.
&#8220;ARDC is a monthly payer, now at a good entry point at $14.14-ish with a 9.9% dividend, currently paying $0.1125/share monthly. Just went x-dividend. I hold 5,000 shares of ARCC (for several years) and 5,000 shares of ARDC (a more recent position),&#8221; he said.
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Focus on Dividend Growth and Compounding
Many Redditors suggested that dividend growth stocks and ETFs are ideal for long-term retirement income, with many sharing what they do to ensure compounding growth for their portfolios.
&#8220;A well-diversified dividend portfolio with a disciplined reinvestment rate should be easily able to weather most storms. And you become a net buyer of shares every year, not a seller. That $640,000 could easily and safely do 8.5% gross and provide a 25% reinvestment rate and still net $40,000/year. I&#8217;m living it,&#8221; a Reddit user said.
&#8220;Nice and consistent portfolio. SCHD, DIVO, and IDVO are very consistent in growth and dividends. Don't know much about QDVO, but I am sure if it's similar to DIVO it's a good pick. I like your portfolio!&#8221; another commenter wrote.
A retiree shared that his income from dividend-focused shares continued to pour even during market corrections and that he&#8217;s reinvesting part of his distributions, growing his wealth year after year.
&#8220;My dividend income didn&#8217;t miss a beat during corrections in 2022, etc. Since I retired 15 years ago, I never sold shares except to rebalance. I reinvest part of my distributions during dips, like now, resulting in my portfolio being over twice what it was when I retired,&#8221; he said.
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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 15 years by 6.43% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 17.43%. Currently, Home Depot has a market capitalization of $361.60 billion. 
Buying $100 In HD: If an investor had bought $100 of HD stock 15 years ago, it would be worth $1,123.46 today based on a price of $363.77 for HD at the time of writing.
<h3>Home Depot's Performance Over Last 15 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1743105613_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.

$100 Invested In Home Depot 15 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today

Home Depot shares are trading higher. Piper Sandler maintained an Overweight rating on the stock.

Home Depot (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HD#NYSE">HD</a>) underwent analysis by 14 analysts in the last quarter, revealing a spectrum of viewpoints from bullish to bearish.
The table below provides a concise overview of recent ratings by analysts, offering insights into the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and drawing comparisons with the preceding months for a holistic perspective.
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<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
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<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">9</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Insights from analysts' 12-month price targets are revealed, presenting an average target of $444.36, a high estimate of $475.00, and a low estimate of $418.00. A negative shift in sentiment is evident as analysts have decreased the average price target by 1.3%. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1742817684_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Exploring Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Overview</h2>
The standing of Home Depot among financial experts is revealed through an in-depth exploration 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>Peter Keith</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$418.00</td>
<td>$435.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Laura Champine</td>
<td>Loop Capital</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$430.00</td>
<td>$465.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Peter Benedict</td>
<td>Baird</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$430.00</td>
<td>$440.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Peter Keith</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$435.00</td>
<td>$455.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Steven Shemesh</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Sector Perform</td>
<td>$424.00</td>
<td>$431.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Steven Forbes</td>
<td>Guggenheim</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$450.00</td>
<td>$450.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Seth Basham</td>
<td>Wedbush</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$440.00</td>
<td>$440.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Scot Ciccarelli</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$437.00</td>
<td>$467.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joseph Feldman</td>
<td>Telsey Advisory Group</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$455.00</td>
<td>$455.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joseph Feldman</td>
<td>Telsey Advisory Group</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$455.00</td>
<td>$455.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joseph Feldman</td>
<td>Telsey Advisory Group</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$455.00</td>
<td>$455.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Zachary Fadem</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$450.00</td>
<td>$440.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Scot Ciccarelli</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$467.00</td>
<td>$465.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Christopher Horvers</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$475.00</td>
<td>$450.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts adapt their recommendations to changing market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their response 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: Analysts unravel qualitative evaluations for stocks, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings offer insights into expectations for the relative performance of Home Depot compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts set price targets as an estimate of a stock's future value. Comparing the current and prior price targets provides insight into how analysts' expectations have changed over time. This information can be valuable for investors seeking to understand consensus views on the stock's potential future performance.</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.
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<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 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 the 2024 tie-up with SRS will help grow professional demand in roofing, pool and landscaping projects.
<h3>Unraveling the Financial Story of Home Depot</h3>
Market Capitalization: Exceeding industry standards, the company's market capitalization places it above industry average in size relative to peers. This emphasizes its significant scale and robust market position.
Decline in Revenue: Over the 3 months period, Home Depot faced challenges, resulting in a decline of approximately -1.28% in revenue growth as of 31 January, 2025. This signifies a reduction in the company's top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Consumer Discretionary sector, the company excelled with a growth rate higher than the average among peers.
Net Margin: Home Depot's net margin is impressive, surpassing industry averages. With a net margin of 7.55%, the company demonstrates strong profitability and effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Home Depot's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional ROE, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable ROE of 48.24%, the company showcases efficient use of equity capital and strong financial health.
Return on Assets (ROA): Home Depot's ROA excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 3.1%. This signifies efficient management of assets and strong financial health.
Debt Management: Home Depot's debt-to-equity ratio stands notably higher than the industry average, reaching 9.38. This indicates a heavier reliance on borrowed funds, raising concerns about financial leverage.
<h2>Understanding the Relevance of Analyst Ratings</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.
Beyond their standard evaluations, some analysts contribute predictions for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, furnishing investors with additional guidance. Users of analyst ratings should be mindful that this specialized advice is shaped by human perspectives and may be subject to variability.
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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 lowers the price target from $435 to $418.

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Piper Sandler Maintains Overweight on Home Depot, Lowers Price Target to $418

Americans have been dealing with the rising costs of housing, groceries and transportation for years. A slew of new data suggests the formerly resilient U.S. consumer <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44420778/us-consumers-face-risks-as-rising-cost-of-living-job-market-cracks-threaten-spending-bank-of-america-warns">may be starting to crack. </a>
What To Know: The latest <a href="https://www.fitchratings.com/structured-finance/abs/auto-indices">report from</a> Fitch Ratings showed a growing number of people are unable to keep up with their car loan payments with 6.6% of subprime auto borrowers more than 60 days behind, marking the highest level since the data began being tracked in 1994. 
Additionally, a recent report from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York revealed <a href="https://www.newyorkfed.org/newsevents/news/research/2025/20250213">the number</a> of auto loans moving into serious delinquency — defined as being 90 days or more past due — increased to 3%, marking the highest level since 2010. 
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Another indicator is the Consumer Confidence Board Consumer Confidence Index <a href="https://www.conference-board.org/topics/consumer-confidence">which fell</a> sharply by seven points in February, indicating pessimism about current and future economic conditions. 
"In February, consumer confidence registered the largest monthly decline since August 2021," said Stephanie Guichard, senior economist, Global Indicators at The Conference Board. 
"This is the third consecutive month-on-month decline, bringing the Index to the bottom of the range that has prevailed since 2022, Guichard added. 
American households are running out of emergency funds which could be contributing to the bleaker financial outlooks. Data from the Federal Reserve shows that households' ability to come up with $2,000 for an emergency expense within the next month is at the lowest level since the survey started in 2015.
"Taking into account that the CPI level today is 35% higher than in 2015, the situation is even worse," said Dr. Torsten Slok, chief economist for Apollo Global Management.&nbsp;
What Else: Retailers are reporting demand is slowing, with Kohl's Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KSS#NYSE">KSS</a>) CEO Ashley Buchanan saying <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44262764/kohls-ceo-warns-of-pretty-challenging-environment-for-consumers-expects-value-seeking-to-grow-over-next-3-months">last week</a> that customers making less than $100,000 are now feeling squeezed. 
Many Dollar General Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DG#NYSE">DG</a>) customers "only have enough money for the basic essentials," said CEO Todd Vasos. Meanwhile, sales among higher-income shoppers have picked up as bargain-hunting intensifies. 
Stocks To Watch: Major companies in the retail, automotive and hospitality sectors should be monitored as the health of the U.S. consumer begins to show signs of weakness.&nbsp;
The Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLY#NYSE">XLY</a>) is an ETF focused on consumer discretionary stocks with Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/tsla#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) and The Home Depot, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HD#NYSE">HD</a>) as its top three holdings. 
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While the labor market has provided a cushion thus far, cracks are emerging, testing the resilience of household budgets and their ability to sustain the broader economy.
In a report released Thursday, Joe Wadford, an economist at the Bank of America Institute, said that while overall consumer spending remains resilient, financial headwinds are mounting—particularly for lower-income consumers.
&#8220;Consumer resilience continues, but cost-of-living increases, slowing wage growth, and unemployment fears are a headwind for some,&#8221; Wadford said.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Housing Costs Are Squeezing Budgets</h3>
The biggest challenge for many households is the rising cost of housing, which is hitting lower-income consumers the hardest. According to Bank of America payments data, rent and mortgage payments for this group were up 11% in February compared to the 2023 average, while higher-income customers saw a smaller increase of 9%.
&#8220;It's likely that lower-income consumers are getting hit harder as apartment rental increases spread to less expensive areas,&#8221; the report said. 
Higher-income households may be faring better because &#8220;homeownership tends to skew toward higher-income individuals, and monthly mortgage payments typically do not change over time.&#8221;
For lower-income households, housing is their largest expense, consuming nearly half of their after-tax income, followed by transportation, groceries and utility bills.
&#8220;These expenses account for around 95% of their after-tax income,&#8221; Bank of America data revealed, leaving little room for discretionary spending.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Consumers Have Slightly Cut Back Spending</h3>
Despite rising costs, discretionary spending—on goods such as electronics, travel, and restaurants—has remained relatively stable over the past year. 
Bank of America's payments data shows that while spending on these items has declined compared to two years ago, the rate of decrease has slowed.
&#8220;Customers with lower incomes spent a higher share of their paychecks on necessities and have seen a larger decline in discretionary spending over the past two years than other income cohorts,&#8221; the report said. 
Yet, the report highlighted that the rate of decline has more than halved in the past year, with discretionary spending as a share of total outflows falling by just 0.3 percentage points in February, compared to a 0.8 percentage point decline the previous year.
Discretionary-related stocks have struggled this year. The Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLY#NYSE">XLY</a>), which tracks major names like Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), Home Depot Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HD#NYSE">HD</a>), and Booking Holdings Ltd. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BKNG#NASDAQ">BKNG</a>), is down 11% year to date, underperforming all other S&amp;P 500 sectors.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">The Labor Market Is Holding Up, But Cracks Are Emerging</h3>
A strong labor market has helped sustain consumer spending so far, but that is not warranted to be the case also in the future.
Households across all income levels have seen post-tax wages and salaries rise year over year. While deposits are declining, &#8220;they're not declining as fast as they were last year,&#8221; according to Bank of America data.
Signs of weakness are emerging. The U.S. unemployment rate stood at 4.1% in February, higher than in previous years, and consumer expectations around job security have deteriorated. 
In its March economic projection, the Federal Reserve upwardly revised the unemployment rate from 4.3% to 4.4% for 2025.
The University of Michigan's Survey of Consumers found that 66% of respondents in March expect unemployment to worsen over the next 12 months—the highest share in the past 10 years.
&#8220;It's 14% higher than it was in the first two months of the COVID-19 pandemic,&#8221; the report highlighted, suggesting that consumer fears about job losses could soon impact their spending decisions.
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Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bearish approach towards Home Depot (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HD#NYSE">HD</a>), and it's something market players shouldn't ignore. Our tracking of public options records at Benzinga unveiled this significant move today. The identity of these investors remains unknown, but such a substantial move in HD usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 10 extraordinary options activities for Home Depot. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 40% leaning bullish and 50% bearish. Among these notable options, 4 are puts, totaling $162,390, and 6 are calls, amounting to $258,730.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</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 $365.0 for Home Depot during the past quarter. 
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</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 $350.0 to $365.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Home Depot Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1742407236_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</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 align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>HD</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$29.3</td>
<td>$29.0</td>
<td>$29.0</td>
<td>$360.00</td>
<td>$75.4K</td>
<td>555</td>
<td align="right">27</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$2.74</td>
<td>$2.5</td>
<td>$2.5</td>
<td>$355.00</td>
<td>$57.5K</td>
<td>768</td>
<td align="right">250</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$23.0</td>
<td>$22.95</td>
<td>$22.95</td>
<td>$360.00</td>
<td>$52.7K</td>
<td>66</td>
<td align="right">23</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/18/26</td>
<td>$42.95</td>
<td>$41.1</td>
<td>$41.1</td>
<td>$360.00</td>
<td>$49.3K</td>
<td>9</td>
<td align="right">12</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$5.1</td>
<td>$4.8</td>
<td>$4.95</td>
<td>$350.00</td>
<td>$37.0K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
<td align="right">122</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 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 the 2024 tie-up with SRS will help grow professional demand in roofing, pool and landscaping projects.
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>Present Market Standing of Home Depot</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 1,094,509, the HD's price is up by 1.0%, now at $353.06. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be oversold.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 55 days.</li>
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<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About Home Depot</h3>
5 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $437.8.
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&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Baird continues to hold a Outperform rating for Home Depot, targeting a price of $430. 
&#x2A; In a cautious move, an analyst from Guggenheim downgraded its rating to Buy, setting a price target of $450. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Telsey Advisory Group persists with their Outperform rating on Home Depot, maintaining a target price of $455. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from RBC Capital continues to hold a Sector Perform rating for Home Depot, targeting a price of $424. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Loop Capital continues to hold a Buy rating for Home Depot, targeting a price of $430. 
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Home Depot Unusual Options Activity For March 19

Home Depot's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HD#NYSE">HD</a>) short percent of float has fallen 6.42% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 10.10 million shares sold short, which is 1.02% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.31 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>Home Depot Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1741968022_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Home Depot has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Home Depot's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Home Depot's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 5.06%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
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Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bullish approach towards Home Depot (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HD#NYSE">HD</a>), and it's something market players shouldn't ignore. Our tracking of public options records at Benzinga unveiled this significant move today. The identity of these investors remains unknown, but such a substantial move in HD usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 17 extraordinary options activities for Home Depot. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 41% leaning bullish and 41% bearish. Among these notable options, 13 are puts, totaling $811,675, and 4 are calls, amounting to $129,875.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $340.0 to $420.0 for Home Depot during the past quarter. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</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 $340.0 to $420.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Home Depot Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1741962655_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 align="right">Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>HD</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/28/25</td>
<td>$38.7</td>
<td>$36.8</td>
<td>$38.51</td>
<td>$385.00</td>
<td>$173.2K</td>
<td align="right">64</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HD</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$43.0</td>
<td>$40.4</td>
<td>$43.0</td>
<td>$390.00</td>
<td>$107.5K</td>
<td align="right">272</td>
<td align="right">27</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HD</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$35.05</td>
<td>$34.25</td>
<td>$34.58</td>
<td>$380.00</td>
<td>$86.4K</td>
<td align="right">873</td>
<td align="right">29</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HD</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$66.2</td>
<td>$64.15</td>
<td>$66.2</td>
<td>$415.00</td>
<td>$72.8K</td>
<td align="right">26</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HD</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/11/25</td>
<td>$39.3</td>
<td>$36.6</td>
<td>$37.0</td>
<td>$385.00</td>
<td>$55.5K</td>
<td align="right">19</td>
<td align="right">15</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 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 the 2024 tie-up with SRS will help grow professional demand in roofing, pool and landscaping projects.
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>Home Depot's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 724,054, the HD's price is down by -0.24%, now at $346.42. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be oversold.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 60 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On Home Depot</h3>
5 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $438.4.
Turn $1000 into $1270 in just 20 days?
20-year pro options trader reveals his one-line chart technique that shows when to buy and sell. Copy his trades, which have had averaged a 27% profit every 20 days. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/options-moneyline-2/?t=Moop1arja3be22op14&amp;adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=options-activity&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Click here for access</a>. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Telsey Advisory Group continues to hold a Outperform rating for Home Depot, targeting a price of $455. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Baird has decided to maintain their Outperform rating on Home Depot, which currently sits at a price target of $430. 
&#x2A; Reflecting concerns, an analyst from Wedbush lowers its rating to Outperform with a new price target of $440. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Truist Securities has decided to maintain their Buy rating on Home Depot, which currently sits at a price target of $437. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Loop Capital has decided to maintain their Buy rating on Home Depot, which currently sits at a price target of $430. 
Trading options involves greater risks but also offers the potential for higher profits. Savvy traders mitigate these risks through ongoing education, strategic trade adjustments, utilizing various indicators, and staying attuned to market dynamics. Keep up with the latest options trades for Home Depot with <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a> for real-time alerts.

Home Depot's Options Frenzy: What You Need to Know

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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 55% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 22% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 5 are puts, for a total amount of $153,790 and 4, calls, for a total amount of $160,163.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $300.0 to $380.0 for Home Depot over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
In today's trading context, the average open interest for options of Home Depot stands at 916.33, with a total volume reaching 362.00. The accompanying chart delineates the progression of both call and put option volume and open interest for high-value trades in Home Depot, situated within the strike price corridor from $300.0 to $380.0, throughout the last 30 days.
<h3>Home Depot Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1741876313_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>Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>HD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$34.65</td>
<td>$33.45</td>
<td>$34.03</td>
<td>$360.00</td>
<td>$54.4K</td>
<td>228</td>
<td align="right">17</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$5.1</td>
<td>$4.8</td>
<td>$5.02</td>
<td>$375.00</td>
<td>$50.8K</td>
<td>112</td>
<td align="right">103</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HD</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$38.65</td>
<td>$38.15</td>
<td>$38.15</td>
<td>$370.00</td>
<td>$38.1K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HD</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/20/26</td>
<td>$14.3</td>
<td>$13.85</td>
<td>$13.9</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
<td>$34.7K</td>
<td>21</td>
<td align="right">54</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HD</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$18.65</td>
<td>$18.3</td>
<td>$18.65</td>
<td>$340.00</td>
<td>$29.8K</td>
<td>480</td>
<td align="right">16</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 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 the 2024 tie-up with SRS will help grow professional demand in roofing, pool and landscaping projects.
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 1,015,325, the HD's price is down by -1.86%, now at $355.69. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be oversold.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 61 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 $444.8.
Turn $1000 into $1270 in just 20 days?
20-year pro options trader reveals his one-line chart technique that shows when to buy and sell. Copy his trades, which have had averaged a 27% profit every 20 days. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/options-moneyline-2/?t=Moop1arja3be22op14&amp;adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=options-activity&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Click here for access</a>. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Telsey Advisory Group persists with their Outperform rating on Home Depot, maintaining a target price of $455. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Piper Sandler has decided to maintain their Overweight rating on Home Depot, which currently sits at a price target of $435. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Telsey Advisory Group has decided to maintain their Outperform rating on Home Depot, which currently sits at a price target of $455. 
&#x2A; An analyst from RBC Capital persists with their Sector Perform rating on Home Depot, maintaining a target price of $424. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Telsey Advisory Group has decided to maintain their Outperform rating on Home Depot, which currently sits at a price target of $455. 
Options are a riskier asset compared to just trading the stock, but they have higher profit potential. Serious options traders manage this risk by educating themselves daily, scaling in and out of trades, following more than one indicator, and following the markets closely.
If you want to stay updated on the latest options trades for Home Depot, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a> gives you real-time options trades alerts.

Behind the Scenes of Home Depot's Latest Options Trends

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the headline Consumer Price Index (CPI) dropped from 3.0% in January to 2.8% in February, below economist expectations of 2.9%. With inflation cooling, the possibility of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/interest-rates">interest rate cuts</a> also come into the picture. 
In this backdrop, certain sectors stand to benefit more than others, such as consumer discretionary, technology and real estate. ETFs with exposure to these sectors also stand to benefit from a cooling inflation (and subsequently rate cuts). Below are some <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs">ETFs to consider</a> in this scenario.
Also Read: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44280431/cpi-reactions">Inflation Moves In The &#8216;Right Direction&#8217; But Forecast Is Hazy, Economist Says</a>
1. Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLY#NYSE">XLY</a>)
When inflation eases, consumers gain more purchasing power, often leading to higher spending on non-essential goods like apparel, automobiles and entertainment. This benefits the consumer discretionary sector, and consequently XLY.
<ul>
<li>AUM: $20.28 billion</li>
<li>Expense ratio: 0.08%</li>
<li>Index tracked: Consumer Discretionary Select Sector Index</li>
<li>Top holdings: Amazon (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), Home Depot (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HD#NYSE">HD</a>), Booking Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BKNG#NASDAQ">BKNG</a>)</li>
</ul>
2. Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLK#NYSE">XLK</a>)
Being majorly capital intensive, lower inflation and interest rates benefit tech stocks. When borrowing costs fall, tech firms can invest more in innovation and expansion, providing a fillip to profits and stock performance. XLK offers wide exposure to the technology sector, making it a parallel beneficiary.
<ul>
<li>AUM: $64.84 billion</li>
<li>Expense ratio: 0.08%</li>
<li>Index tracked: Technology Select Sector Index</li>
<li>Top holdings: Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>), Nvidia (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>)</li>
</ul>
3. iShares U.S. Real Estate ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IYR#NYSE">IYR</a>)
The real estate sector often thrives in a low-interest-rate environment. Lower mortgage rates can boost housing demand, while real estate investment trusts (REITs), which typically carry high debt levels, can enjoy cheaper finance operations. IYR provides exposure to U.S. real estate companies and REITs.
<ul>
<li>AUM: $3.57 billion</li>
<li>Expense ratio: 0.39%</li>
<li>Index tracked: Dow Jones U.S. Real Estate Capped Index</li>
<li>Top holdings: Prologis Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLD#NYSE">PLD</a>), American Tower Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMT#NYSE">AMT</a>), Equinix Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EQIX#NASDAQ">EQIX</a>)</li>
</ul>
Economic Backdrop
Inflation cooled in February, a breather investors who had a lot to worry about in the past few weeks. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/03/44285648/wall-street-rebounds-as-cooling-inflation-draws-tech-dip-buyers-whats-driving-markets-wednesday">headline Consumer Price Index (CPI) dropped</a> from 3.0% in January to 2.8% in February, below economist expectations of 2.9%. This marked the first decline after four months of increasing price pressures. Core inflation, which excludes food and energy prices, also moderated, coming in at 3.1% year-over-year, down from 3.3% in January.
These developments reinforce the Federal Reserve's <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/03/44274165/inflation-cools-more-than-expected-in-february-strengthens-the-case-for-fed-rate-cuts">likelihood of cutting interest rates</a> in 2025. Now, economic growth is projected to slow in the first quarter and investment banks have revised GDP forecasts downward, with the Atlanta Fed's GDPNow model predicting a potential 2.4% contraction. This strengthens expectations for rate cuts, as evident from CME FedWatch Tool survey which shows traders assigning nearly an 80% probability of a reduction by June.
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A March filing shows that Representative Lloyd Doggett reported a purchase in Procter &amp; Gamble (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PG#NYSE">PG</a>), valued between $1,001 and $15,000. The transaction date is listed as March 10, 2025, with the report published on March 10, 2025.
At present, Procter &amp; Gamble shares are trading down 1.72% at $173.23.
<h3>Representative's Recent Trading Activity</h3>
Over the previous three years, Lloyd Doggett conducted 69 trades, totaling more than $69 thousand. The largest of these were in Coca-Cola and Procter &amp; Gamble stock. Some of the most notable transactions the Rep. has executed recently include: 
<ul>
<li>Procter &amp; Gamble (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PG#NYSE">PG</a>): $1,001 - $15,000 Purchase</li>
<li>Coca-Cola (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KO#NYSE">KO</a>): $1,001 - $15,000 Purchase</li>
<li>Home Depot (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HD#NYSE">HD</a>): $1,001 - $15,000 Purchase</li>
</ul>
Here's a summary of Lloyd Doggett's most recent trades:
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Company</th>
<th>Ticker</th>
<th>Stock Type</th>
<th>Amount</th>
<th>Transaction Type</th>
<th>Transaction Date</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Procter &amp; Gamble</td>
<td>PG</td>
<td>STOCK</td>
<td>$1,001 - $15,000</td>
<td>P</td>
<td>2025-02-18</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Coca-Cola</td>
<td>KO</td>
<td>STOCK</td>
<td>$1,001 - $15,000</td>
<td>P</td>
<td>2024-12-16</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Home Depot</td>
<td>HD</td>
<td>STOCK</td>
<td>$1,001 - $15,000</td>
<td>P</td>
<td>2024-12-12</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PPG Indus</td>
<td>PPG</td>
<td>STOCK</td>
<td>$1,001 - $15,000</td>
<td>P</td>
<td>2024-12-12</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Stay informed on Lloyd Doggett's trades and other members of Congress with our real-time <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/gov-trades/members/lloyd-doggett">government trades tracking tool</a>!
<h3>Why Congressional Transactions Matter</h3>
A congressional transaction is when any representative or senator either buys or sells an individual stock.
Anyone working in Congress must file a Periodic Transaction Report to inform the public of their recent transaction within 30 days of being notified of the transaction and within 45 days of the transaction date.
In April 2012, Former President Barack Obama signed the STOCK Act into law. The act prohibits members of Congress from using private information given to them by their position for personal gain such as buying or selling a stock. The act also expanded disclosure requirements for members of Congress by requiring them to file a monthly disclosure.
<h3>The Importance of Congressional Transactions</h3>
Congressional transactions shouldn't be the primary reason for an investing decision, but they can be an important factor for an investor to consider.
When a senator or representative makes a new purchase, it could be an indication they expect the stock to rise.
A sale, on the other hand, can be made for a variety of reasons, and may not necessarily mean the seller thinks the stock will go down.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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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 10 years by 2.08% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 12.65%. Currently, Home Depot has a market capitalization of $377.87 billion. 
Buying $1000 In HD: If an investor had bought $1000 of HD stock 10 years ago, it would be worth $3,265.15 today based on a price of $380.39 for HD at the time of writing.
<h3>Home Depot's Performance Over Last 10 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1741615505_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 $1000 Invested In Home Depot 10 Years Ago Would Be Worth Today

Financial giants have made a conspicuous bearish 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 35 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 31% of traders were bullish, while 45% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 25 were puts, with a value of $1,294,675, and 10 were calls, valued at $512,365.
<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 $250.0 to $405.0 for Home Depot during the past quarter. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
In terms of liquidity and interest, the mean open interest for Home Depot options trades today is 489.32 with a total volume of 4,049.00.
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 $405.0 over the last 30 days.
<h3>Home Depot Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1741378562_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 align="right">Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>HD</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>03/07/25</td>
<td>$15.85</td>
<td>$14.55</td>
<td>$15.2</td>
<td>$385.00</td>
<td>$152.0K</td>
<td align="right">782</td>
<td align="right">364</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$7.3</td>
<td>$6.95</td>
<td>$6.95</td>
<td>$400.00</td>
<td>$128.5K</td>
<td align="right">846</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HD</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$23.5</td>
<td>$23.2</td>
<td>$23.5</td>
<td>$390.00</td>
<td>$102.6K</td>
<td align="right">890</td>
<td align="right">51</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HD</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>03/14/25</td>
<td>$10.45</td>
<td>$9.85</td>
<td>$10.15</td>
<td>$380.00</td>
<td>$81.2K</td>
<td align="right">515</td>
<td align="right">93</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HD</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/07/25</td>
<td>$15.4</td>
<td>$14.45</td>
<td>$14.8</td>
<td>$385.00</td>
<td>$72.5K</td>
<td align="right">782</td>
<td align="right">414</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 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 the 2024 tie-up with SRS will help grow professional demand in roofing, pool and landscaping projects.
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>Home Depot's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 2,904,785, with HD's price down by -1.71%, positioned at $375.21.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be may be approaching oversold.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 67 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for Home Depot</h3>
In the last month, 5 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $456.4.
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&#x2A; Reflecting concerns, an analyst from Guggenheim lowers its rating to Buy with a new price target of $450. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Piper Sandler continues to hold a Overweight rating for Home Depot, targeting a price of $435. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Truist Securities keeps a Buy rating on Home Depot with a target price of $467. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Telsey Advisory Group keeps a Outperform rating on Home Depot with a target price of $455. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from JP Morgan keeps a Overweight rating on Home Depot with a target price of $475. 
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Date	Put/Call	Strike Price	Exp Date	DTE	Trade Vol	Day Vol	Vol / OI	OI	Trade Type	Sentiment
01:54 PMFeb 18, 2025	CALL	$440.00	Apr 17, 2025	10	5027	3500	1904	264	TRADE	NEUTRAL
02:01 PMFeb 13, 2025	CALL	$420.00	Jun 20, 2025	74	515	500	47	1101	TRADE	BEARISH