
Home Depot (HD) Stock Forecast & Price Target
Home Depot (HD) Analyst Ratings
Bulls say
Home Depot's recent performance indicators illustrate a positive outlook, as the company's ticket size increased by 2.4% in 4Q25, reflecting higher product pricing and a shift toward premium products, despite a 1.6% decline in transactions. The anticipated rise in existing home sales by 14% in 2026, alongside a projected increase in earnings per share (EPS) to $16.57 for 2027, underpins the firm’s growth potential, bolstered by a higher operating margin forecast. Additionally, the strategic acquisitions of GMS and collaborations with SRS are expected to enhance product sales and capitalize on the growing professional demand in home improvement services, supporting overall sales growth in a competitive market.
Bears say
Home Depot's fourth-quarter sales declined by 3.8% to $38.2 billion, with a stagnated comparable sales growth of just 0.3% in the U.S., raising concerns about the company's ability to compete effectively in a challenging market environment. Additionally, the reported gross margin contracted by 19 basis points to 32.6%, indicating ongoing pressure on profitability from rising costs, including those associated with recent expansions into wholesale distribution. Elevated mortgage rates and housing affordability issues remain significant headwinds, with operating margin guidance suggesting a contraction that complicates Home Depot's path to recovering previous profitability levels.
This aggregate rating is based on analysts' research of Home Depot and is not a guaranteed prediction by Public.com or investment advice.
Home Depot (HD) Analyst Forecast & Price Prediction
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