Why this call
A Home Improvement Giant at a Crossroads
The stock's recent rally faces questions about its high valuation.
Slow revenue growth of 2.5% may temper investor enthusiasm.
Profitability and a steady dividend provide a floor of support.
Weather forecast
The Home Depot (HD) stock forecast
Partly cloudy
Hold
Score 51/100 · Confidence 40%
A mixed forecast — patience tends to pay here.
Weighed fromlive price action
Where it's headed
The Home Depot price targets
As of Nov 12, 2026, Tickerday rates The Home Depot (HD) a Hold, score 51/100, with 40% confidence. Each target is measured from $351.34, the price that day.
Next week
$352
+0.2% from $351.34
The stock's strong recent momentum may pause as it consolidates near the top of its recent range.
Next month
$355
+1.0% from $351.34
Strong momentum could be challenged by valuation concerns, likely keeping the stock range-bound.
Next year
$365
+3.9% from $351.34
The company's solid profitability is balanced against slow growth and high debt, suggesting modest potential returns.
Under the hood
What the engine weighed
Six factors, scored 0–100 from live market and financial data — the same read Wall Street does, minus the jargon.
51Overall score
Valuation
30
The stock appears expensive given its modest growth outlook.
Growth
25
Revenue growth is currently very slow.
Profitability
75
Margins are healthy and the company generates strong cash flow.
Momentum
80
The stock has seen a powerful rally over the past month.
Fin. health
35
The company carries a significant amount of debt.
Sentiment
50
Recent news and market mood appear neutral.
Key numbers
as of Nov 12, 2026Size and price
Growth and profit
Risk and payout
The argument
Both sides of the sky
Every call has a case against it. Here's the honest version of both.
The bull case
- Strong profitability with a net margin of 8.4%, which is healthy for a retailer.
- The stock has powerful recent momentum, having rallied significantly over the past month.
- Offers a reliable dividend yield of 2.6%, reflecting its ability to generate consistent cash.
The bear case
- Sales growth is slow at just 2.5%, which may not justify its current valuation.
- The stock's price-to-earnings ratio of 24.6 is relatively high for a company with modest growth prospects.
- The company carries a high level of debt, with a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.18, which adds financial risk.
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