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On Wednesday, KeyBanc Capital Markets maintained its Sector Weight rating on Home Depot shares (NYSE:HD). According to InvestingPro data, the stock is currently trading near its Fair Value, with the home improvement retailer’s performance in the first quarter mixed, reflecting the impact of unfavorable weather conditions. Comparable store sales (comps) saw a slight decline of 0.3%, which was in line with KeyBanc’s initial observations and survey results indicating a slowdown among home improvement professionals. Nevertheless, the professional customer segment (Pro) experienced positive growth, outperforming the do-it-yourself (DIY) category, with several Pro-heavy categories showing strength. The company maintains strong fundamentals with revenue of $162.95 billion in the last twelve months and an impressive Financial Health score of "GOOD" from InvestingPro.
In the realm of big-ticket items, Home Depot witnessed a modest increase in comps of 0.3% for the second consecutive quarter. Despite this, the company observed a decrease in customer engagement for larger, discretionary projects. Looking to the future, Home Depot has reiterated its guidance for 2025, which takes into account the current year-to-date trends and the effects of tariffs. The company has demonstrated consistent shareholder returns, having raised its dividend for 15 consecutive years, with a current yield of 2.44%.Unlock deeper insights into Home Depot’s performance with InvestingPro, which offers exclusive access to detailed financial analysis and 8 additional ProTips for informed investment decisions.
KeyBanc’s analysis acknowledges the potential for Home Depot to recover over the coming years. However, the firm also notes that the combination of high long-term interest rates and the company’s current high valuation, reflected in its P/E ratio of 25.76, could potentially restrict the near-term growth prospects for Home Depot’s stock. This outlook suggests a cautious approach to the stock, weighing the possible recovery against existing financial market conditions.
In other recent news, Home Depot reported its Q1 2025 earnings, showcasing a revenue of $39.9 billion, which surpassed the forecast of $39.25 billion. However, the company’s earnings per share (EPS) slightly missed expectations, coming in at $3.56 compared to the projected $3.59. Despite this, Home Depot reaffirmed its annual guidance for both sales and profits for 2025, indicating confidence in its financial outlook. Analyst firms Telsey Advisory Group and DA Davidson provided their perspectives on Home Depot, with Telsey maintaining an Outperform rating and a price target of $455, while DA Davidson adjusted its price target to $450 from $470 but reiterated a Buy rating. Home Depot’s performance was bolstered by its Spring Black Friday events and a 2% increase in customer traffic. The company also highlighted its strategic focus on supply chain diversification and innovation, noting that more than 50% of its purchases are now sourced in the United States. Additionally, Home Depot’s professional customer segment continued to outperform the do-it-yourself segment, contributing positively to the company’s sales.
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