El interés en corto de Home Depot da a los inversores una idea del grado en que los inversores apuestan por la caída de las acciones de Home Depot. Los datos de interés en corto se actualizan cada dos semanas.

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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 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.

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Stifel analyst W. Andrew Carter maintains Home Depot (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HD#NYSE">HD</a>) with a Hold and raises the price target from $400 to $405.

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Telsey Advisory Group analyst Joseph Feldman maintains Home Depot (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HD#NYSE">HD</a>) with a Outperform and maintains $455 price target.

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Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming 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>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$330.00</td>
<td>$37.0K</td>
<td>12.8K</td>
<td>47.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SBUX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$60.8K</td>
<td>7.7K</td>
<td>5.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>URBN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/29/24</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
<td>$49.7K</td>
<td>2.6K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMZN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$220.00</td>
<td>$58.0K</td>
<td>14.3K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PDD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
<td>$71.2K</td>
<td>34.1K</td>
<td>610</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PVH</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
<td>$36.4K</td>
<td>226</td>
<td>245</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RIVN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/19/25</td>
<td>$5.00</td>
<td>$29.6K</td>
<td>949</td>
<td>203</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BABA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$85.5K</td>
<td>4.8K</td>
<td>81</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HD</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$410.00</td>
<td>$57.8K</td>
<td>323</td>
<td>57</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ABNB</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
<td>$81.1K</td>
<td>134</td>
<td>55</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created 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 trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 2 day(s) on November 15, 2024. This event was a transfer of 36 contract(s) at a $330.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $37.0K, with a price of $1030.0 per contract. There were 12822 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 47531 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding SBUX (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SBUX#NASDAQ">SBUX</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 65 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 59 contract(s) at a $90.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 35 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $60.8K, with a price of $1037.0 per contract. There were 7716 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 5771 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding URBN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/URBN#NASDAQ">URBN</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 16 day(s) on November 29, 2024. Parties traded 216 contract(s) at a $40.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 103 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $49.7K, with a price of $230.0 per contract. There were 2642 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1487 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 call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 100 day(s) on February 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 50 contract(s) at a $220.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $58.0K, with a price of $1160.0 per contract. There were 14371 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1095 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding PDD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PDD#NASDAQ">PDD</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 65 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 437 contract(s) at a $150.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 27 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $71.2K, with a price of $163.0 per contract. There were 34196 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 610 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For PVH (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PVH#NYSE">PVH</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 128 day(s) on March 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 40 contract(s) at a $105.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $36.4K, with a price of $910.0 per contract. There were 226 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 245 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding RIVN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIVN#NASDAQ">RIVN</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 401 day(s) on December 19, 2025. Parties traded 37 contract(s) at a $5.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 17 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $29.6K, with a price of $800.0 per contract. There were 949 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 203 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding BABA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 429 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 52 contract(s) at a $90.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $85.5K, with a price of $1645.0 per contract. There were 4804 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 81 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 put option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 37 day(s) on December 20, 2024. This event was a transfer of 50 contract(s) at a $410.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $57.8K, with a price of $1157.0 per contract. There were 323 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 57 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For ABNB (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ABNB#NASDAQ">ABNB</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 275 day(s) on August 15, 2025. This event was a transfer of 55 contract(s) at a $140.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 12 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $81.1K, with a price of $1475.0 per contract. There were 134 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 55 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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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 $459 to $465.

Truist Securities Maintains Buy on Home Depot, Raises Price Target to $465

Home Depot Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HD#NYSE">HD</a>) released its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/11/41902698/home-depot-q3-earnings-revenue-and-eps-beat-lifts-full-year-forecast-despite-customer-traffic-dip">third-quarter earnings report</a> Tuesday, posting revenue and EPS beats, aided by recent <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41126631/hurricane-helene-devastation-the-latest-on-damage-companies-affected">bouts of extreme weather</a>. Analysts are still bullish on the Atlanta, Georgia-based company.
Home Depot Analysts: The following analysts published notes on Tuesday:
<ul>
<li>Goldman Sachs analyst Kate McShane reiterated a Buy rating for Home Depot, raising its price target from $384 to $410.</li>
<li>J.P. Morgan analyst Christopher Horvers reiterated an Overweight rating for Home Depot, raising its price target from $395 to $450.</li>
<li>BofA Securities analyst Robert F. Ohmes reiterated a Buy rating for Home Depot, raising its price target from $425 to $450.</li>
</ul>
Goldman Sachs Takeaways: McShane noted same-store sales growth implied an increase independent of Hurricanes Milton and Helene, but noted fourth-quarter guidance suggests a deceleration. The analyst remains bullish on the company and sees possible tailwinds from future cyclical trends.
&#8220;While housing turnover remains challenged, we think the company can benefit from an increase in consumers tapping into their home equity as interest rates come down in 2025 and from solid execution and share gains, especially with the complex pro,&#8221; McShane said.
&#8220;We think the company is positioned well for the long term as they continue to find efficiencies and cut costs which will drive operating income margin expansion when the company starts to grow the top line again,&#8221; the analyst added.
JPMorgan Takeaways: Horvers was also encouraged by Home Depot&#8217;s quarterly performance irrespective of hurricane tailwinds. The analyst believes future macroeconomic trends will benefit the company.
&#8220;This bending upward of sales trends is in-line with our view heading into this year (and our PCE math) that share of wallet headwinds are over and thus comp trends should migrate back toward wage growth of 3.5%-4% in 2025,&#8221; Horvers said.
The analyst remains focused on &#8220;do-it-yourself&#8221; performance in 2025 in a cyclical housing and improvement market.
BofA Securities Takeaways: Ohmes is also positive for the company.
&#8220;We see opportunities for HD to grow and gain share with the complex pro both organically and organically,&#8221; the analyst said. &#8220;Pro sales were positive in F3Q, and Pros engaging with elements of HD&#8217;s Pro Ecosystem (now in 17 U.S. markets) were the strongest performing Pros in the quarter.&#8221;
Ohmes raised 2025 earnings-per-share projections following earnings.
HD Price Action: Shares of Home Depot have been volatile Wednesday morning. The home improvement retailer is currently trading up 1.86% at $419.53.
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Evercore ISI Group analyst Greg Melich maintains Home Depot (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HD#NYSE">HD</a>) with a Outperform and raises the price target from $420 to $430.

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In the preceding three months, 23 analysts have released ratings for Home Depot (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HD#NYSE">HD</a>), presenting a wide array of perspectives from bullish to bearish.
The table below summarizes their recent ratings, showcasing the evolving sentiments within the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<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>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">10</td>
<td align="right">7</td>
<td align="right">6</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">1</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">4</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts have recently evaluated Home Depot and provided 12-month price targets. The average target is $434.3, accompanied by a high estimate of $466.00 and a low estimate of $360.00. This current average reflects an increase of 10.62% from the previous average price target of $392.60. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1731506461_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Exploring Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Overview</h2>
The standing of Home Depot among financial experts becomes clear 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>Elizabeth Suzuki</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$450.00</td>
<td>$425.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>David Bellinger</td>
<td>Mizuho</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$440.00</td>
<td>$435.00</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>Steven Shemesh</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Sector Perform</td>
<td>$413.00</td>
<td>$363.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>W. Andrew Carter</td>
<td>Stifel</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$400.00</td>
<td>$375.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joseph Feldman</td>
<td>Telsey Advisory Group</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$455.00</td>
<td>$360.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Scot Ciccarelli</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$459.00</td>
<td>$455.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Zachary Fadem</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$430.00</td>
<td>$400.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Seth Sigman</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$420.00</td>
<td>$372.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Max Rakhlenko</td>
<td>TD Cowen</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$460.00</td>
<td>$440.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Baker</td>
<td>DA Davidson</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$466.00</td>
<td>$430.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dean Rosenblum</td>
<td>Bernstein</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Market Perform</td>
<td>$451.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Simeon Gutman</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$450.00</td>
<td>$380.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Scot Ciccarelli</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$455.00</td>
<td>$395.00</td>
</tr>
<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>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts respond to changes in market conditions and company performance, frequently updating their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to Home Depot. This information offers a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Analyzing trends, analysts offer qualitative evaluations, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Home Depot compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Understanding forecasts, analysts offer estimates for Home Depot's future value. Examining the current and prior targets provides insight into analysts' changing expectations.</li>
</ul>
For valuable insights into Home Depot's market performance, consider these analyst evaluations alongside crucial financial indicators. Stay well-informed and make prudent decisions using 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>Unveiling the Story Behind 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>Understanding the Numbers: Home Depot's Finances</h3>
Market Capitalization Highlights: Above the industry average, the company's market capitalization signifies a significant scale, indicating strong confidence and market prominence.
Revenue Growth: Home Depot displayed positive results in 3 months. As of 31 July, 2024, the company achieved a solid revenue growth rate of approximately 0.6%. This indicates a notable increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company surpassed expectations with a growth rate higher than the average among peers in the Consumer Discretionary sector.
Net Margin: Home Depot's net margin excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 10.56%. This signifies efficient cost management and strong financial health.
Return on Equity (ROE): Home Depot's ROE stands out, surpassing industry averages. With an impressive ROE of 146.19%, the company demonstrates effective use of equity capital and strong financial performance.
Return on Assets (ROA): Home Depot's ROA surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 5.18% ROA, the company effectively utilizes its assets for optimal returns.
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>Understanding the Relevance of Analyst Ratings</h2>
Ratings come from analysts, or specialists within banking and financial systems that report for specific stocks or defined sectors (typically once per quarter for each stock). Analysts usually derive their information from company conference calls and meetings, financial statements, and conversations with important insiders to reach their decisions.
Analysts may supplement their ratings with predictions for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, offering investors a more comprehensive outlook. However, investors should be mindful that analysts, like any human, can have subjective perspectives influencing their forecasts.
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Expert Ratings For Home Depot

B of A Securities analyst Elizabeth Suzuki 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 $425 to $450.

B of A Securities Maintains Buy on Home Depot, Raises Price Target to $450

Mizuho analyst David Bellinger maintains Home Depot (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HD#NYSE">HD</a>) with a Outperform and raises the price target from $435 to $440.

Mizuho Maintains Outperform on Home Depot, Raises Price Target to $440

The CNN Money Fear and Greed index remained in the &#8220;Greed&#8221; zone on Tuesday.
U.S. stocks settled lower on Tuesday, with the S&amp;P 500 and Nasdaq snapping five-session winning streaks.
Shares of Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), which have surged around 31% since Election Day, declined about 6.2% on Tuesday. Trump Media &amp; Technology Group Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DJT#NASDAQ">DJT</a>) shares also dipped around 9% during the session. Home Depot Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HD#NYSE">HD</a>) reported better-than-expected third-quarter earnings and lifted its full-year 2024 outlook.
On the economic data front, U.S. consumer inflation expectations for the year ahead eased to 2.9% in October compared to 3% in each of the prior four months. The RealClearMarkets/TIPP Economic Optimism Index rose 13.4% in November to a reading of 53.2, recording the highest reading in over three years.
Most sectors on the S&amp;P 500 closed on a negative note, with materials, health care, and real estate stocks recording the biggest losses on Tuesday. However, information technology and communication services stocks bucked the overall market trend, closing the session higher.
The Dow Jones closed lower by around 382 points to 43,910.98 on Tuesday. The S&amp;P 500 fell 0.29% to 5,983.99, while the Nasdaq Composite fell 0.09% to close at 19,281.40 during Tuesday's session.
Investors are awaiting earnings results from CyberArk Software Ltd. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CYBR#NASDAQ">CYBR</a>), Cisco Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CSCO#NASDAQ">CSCO</a>), and Beazer Homes USA, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BZH#NYSE">BZH</a>) today.
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The Fear &amp; Greed Index is a measure of the current market sentiment. It is based on the premise that higher fear exerts pressure on stock prices, while higher greed has the opposite effect. The index is calculated based on seven equal-weighted indicators. The index ranges from 0 to 100, where 0 represents maximum fear and 100 signals maximum greediness.
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U.S. stocks traded lower toward the end of trading, with the Dow Jones index falling more than 200 points on Tuesday.
The Dow traded down 0.54% to 44,053.04 while the NASDAQ fell 0.01% to 19,299.60. The S&amp;P 500 also fell, dropping, 0.09% to 5,995.74.
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Leading and Lagging Sectors Communication services shares surged by 0.5% on Tuesday.
In trading on Tuesday, materials shares fell by 1.4%.
Top Headline
Home Depot Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HD#NYSE">HD</a>) reported better-than-expected third-quarter earnings and lifted its full-year 2024 outlook.
HD reported third-quarter sales growth of 6.6% year-over-year to $40.217 billion, beating the consensus estimate of $39.173 billion. Adjusted EPS was $3.78 (-1.8% year over year), beating the consensus of $3.64.
Home Depot raised its sales guidance from $156.49 billion – $158.01 billion to $158.78 billion versus the $157.33 billion consensus. It expects comparable sales to decline approximately ~2.5% (prior expected to decline 3% – 4%).
HD now expects adjusted EPS of $15.10 (representing decline of approximately 1% from $15.25 in FY23) versus the consensus of $14.84. The company sees a gross margin of ~33.5% and an adjusted operating margin of 13.8%.
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<li>BTC Digital Ltd. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BTCT#NASDAQ">BTCT</a>) shares shot up 379% to $12.07 after gaining around 36% on Monday.</li>
<li>Shares of Genius Group Limited (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GNS#NYSE">GNS</a>) got a boost, surging 74% to $1.0950 after the company announced the adoption of a Bitcoin treasury reserve strategy, with Bitcoin as its primary treasury reserve asset.</li>
<li>Taysha Gene Therapies, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSHA#NYSE">TSHA</a>) shares were also up, gaining 39% to $2.2650. Needham reiterated a Buy rating on the stock and Cantor Fitzgerald reiterated an Overweight rating.</li>
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<li>Neurogene Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NGNE#NASDAQ">NGNE</a>) shares dropped 47% to $37.98. The company issued interim efficacy data from its first four low-dose pediatric participants in NGN-401 gene therapy clinical trial for Rett Syndrome.</li>
<li>Shares of Pagaya Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PGY#NASDAQ">PGY</a>) were down 35% to $10.99 after the company reported third-quarter results.</li>
<li>Autozi Internet Technology (Global) Ltd. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AZI#NASDAQ">AZI</a>) was down, falling 30% to $2.02.</li>
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Commodities In commodity news, oil traded up 0.1% to $68.10 while gold traded down 0.5% at $2,605.40.
Silver traded up 0.5% to $30.790 on Tuesday, while copper fell 1.9% to $4.1465.
Euro zone
European shares closed lower today. The eurozone's STOXX 600 tumbled 1.98%, Germany's DAX fell 2.13% and France's CAC 40 tumbled 2.69%. Spain's IBEX 35 Index fell 1.85%, while London's FTSE 100 dipped 1.22%.
Asia Pacific Markets
Asian markets closed lower on Tuesday, with Japan's Nikkei 225 falling 0.40%, Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index falling 2.84%, China's Shanghai Composite Index dipping 1.39% and India's BSE Sensex falling 1.03%.
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<li>U.S. consumer inflation expectations for the year ahead eased to 2.9% in October compared to 3% in each of the prior four months.</li>
<li>The RealClearMarkets/TIPP Economic Optimism Index rose 13.4% in November to a reading of 53.2, recording the highest reading in over three years.</li>
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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 32 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 15% leaning bullish and 59% bearish. Among these notable options, 17 are puts, totaling $934,382, and 15 are calls, amounting to $620,179.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $300.0 to $485.0 for Home Depot over the recent three months. 
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Examining the volume and open interest provides crucial insights into stock research. This information is key in gauging liquidity and interest levels for Home Depot's options at certain strike prices. Below, we present a snapshot of the trends in volume and open interest for calls and puts across Home Depot's significant trades, within a strike price range of $300.0 to $485.0, over the past month.
<h3>Home Depot Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1731434469_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>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$28.3</td>
<td>$26.05</td>
<td>$28.3</td>
<td>$390.00</td>
<td>$113.2K</td>
<td align="right">95</td>
<td align="right">80</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HD</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$20.3</td>
<td>$20.05</td>
<td>$20.3</td>
<td>$420.00</td>
<td>$101.5K</td>
<td align="right">258</td>
<td align="right">295</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HD</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$52.2</td>
<td>$49.25</td>
<td>$50.0</td>
<td>$420.00</td>
<td>$100.0K</td>
<td align="right">11</td>
<td align="right">20</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>11/22/24</td>
<td>$8.3</td>
<td>$7.85</td>
<td>$8.1</td>
<td>$405.00</td>
<td>$81.0K</td>
<td align="right">141</td>
<td align="right">142</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HD</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$18.85</td>
<td>$17.65</td>
<td>$18.69</td>
<td>$420.00</td>
<td>$77.2K</td>
<td align="right">258</td>
<td align="right">164</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.
<h3>Where Is Home Depot Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 2,454,009, with HD's price down by -0.85%, positioned at $404.81.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 0 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on Home Depot</h3>
Over the past month, 5 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $449.4.
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&#x2A; Showing optimism, an analyst from Telsey Advisory Group upgrades its rating to Outperform with a revised price target of $455. 
&#x2A; An analyst from DA Davidson has decided to maintain their Buy rating on Home Depot, which currently sits at a price target of $466. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Telsey Advisory Group persists with their Outperform rating on Home Depot, maintaining a target price of $455. 
&#x2A; Reflecting concerns, an analyst from Bernstein lowers its rating to Market Perform with a new price target of $451. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Barclays has decided to maintain their Overweight rating on Home Depot, which currently sits at a price target of $420. 
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What the Options Market Tells Us About Home Depot

Wall Street saw the first surge in risk aversion after Donald Trump's election victory last week, as concerns grew over potential tariffs and trade policy shifts spurred by the<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/24/11/41902202/trumps-china-hawks-rumored-for-top-roles-yuan-hits-3-month-low"> incoming administration's key appointments.</a>
Trump is reportedly considering Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) for secretary of state and Rep. Mike Waltz (R-Fla.) for national security advisor. Both are vocal hawks on China and NATO, raising concerns of a tougher U.S. stance that could strain key geopolitical and trade relationships.
Adding to the cautious sentiment, investors are bracing for Wednesday's key inflation data release, with economists forecasting the annual rate to hit 2.6% in October.
As of midday trading in New York, none of the major U.S. equity indices posted gains, while small caps underperformed, with the Russell 2000 down 1.5%. Ten out of 11 S&amp;P 500 sectors traded in the red, with consumer staples the only marking tiny gains.
Chinese stocks suffered steep declines, with major U.S.-listed companies falling between 5% and 9% as worries over potential tariffs spooked investors.
The dollar, viewed as a hedge against tariff risk, strengthened, with a currency-weighted index reaching its highest level since May 2024. 
The Japanese yen slipped past 154.7 per dollar, fully erasing gains from the Bank of Japan's August intervention, while the Chinese yuan and the euro also weakened, with the euro falling below $1.06.
Treasury yields climbed, with the 10-year Treasury yield up eight basis points to 4.42%, pushing the popular iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TLT#NASDAQ">TLT</a>) down 1.2%.
The cryptocurrency market also faced pressure, with Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) down 1.6%. Gold dropped for a third straight day, weighed down by a stronger dollar and higher Treasury yields, as it struggled to attract safe-haven inflows.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Tuesday&#8217;s Performance In Major U.S. Indices, ETFs</h1>
<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-stripes"> 
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Major Indices</td>
<td>Price</td>
<td>1-day % chg</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>21,057.69</td>
<td>-0.2%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>5,984.47</td>
<td>-0.3%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>44,071.38</td>
<td>-0.5%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>2,399.25</td>
<td>-1.5%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Updated at 12:20 p.m. ET</figcaption></figure>
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<li>The&nbsp;SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) fell 0.4% to $596.29.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>)&nbsp;fell 0.7% to $440.41.</li>
<li>The tech-heavy&nbsp;Invesco QQQ Trust Series&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) inched 0.4% lower to $511.95.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;iShares Russell 2000 ETF&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) fell 1.6% to $237.82.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLP#NYSE">XLP</a>) outperformed, rising 0.1%. The&nbsp;Materials Select Sector SPDR Fund&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLB#NYSE">XLB</a>) lagged, down 1.6%.</li>
</ul>
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Tuesday&#8217;s Stock Movers</h1>
Stocks moving on earnings reports were: 
<ul>
<li>Home Depot Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HD#NYSE">HD</a>), down 0.5%,</li>
<li>Shopify Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SHOP#NYSE">SHOP</a>), up 26%, </li>
<li>Tyson Foods Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSN#NYSE">TSN</a>), up 9%, </li>
<li>Live Nation Entertainment Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LYV#NYSE">LYV</a>), up 4.4%. </li>
</ul>
Companies reporting their results after the close are Spotify Technology S.A. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPOT#NYSE">SPOT</a>), Occidental Petroleum Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OXY#NYSE">OXY</a>), Flutter Entertainment plc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FLUT#NYSE">FLUT</a>), Natera Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NTRA#NASDAQ">NTRA</a>). CAVA Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAVA#NYSE">CAVA</a>).
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J. P. Morgan analyst Christopher Horvers expressed views on Home Depot, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HD#NYSE">HD</a>) third-quarter earnings&nbsp;results reported today.
The company reported sales growth of 6.6% year-over-year to $40.217 billion, beating the consensus estimate of $39.173 billion and adjusted EPS of $3.78,&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/11/41902698/home-depot-q3-earnings-revenue-and-eps-beat-lifts-full-year-forecast-despite-customer-traffic-dip" rel="noreferrer noopener">beating the consensus of $3.64</a>.
Home Depot raised its FY24 sales guidance from $156.49 billion – $158.01 billion to $158.78 billion vs.<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/guidance" rel="noreferrer noopener"> the $157.33 billion consensus</a>.
The company now expects Adjusted EPS of $15.10 (representing a decline of approximately&nbsp;1%&nbsp;from&nbsp;$15.25 in FY23) vs. the consensus of $14.84.&nbsp;
The analyst, with an <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/HD/analyst-ratings" rel="noreferrer noopener">Overweight rating</a>, notes that the EPS forecast appears to be somewhat conservative.
Overall, Horvers says that there is still more to understand about the business&#8217; current state, but excluding the 50-basis-point hurricane boost, the U.S. business showed a decline of -1.7%, an improvement from the -3.4% in the first half of 2024.
The company is essentially aligning with Street expectations for a ~-2% decline in the fourth quarter, adds the analyst.
The analyst writes that while the extended outdoor season likely helped, the pace of deterioration should continue to slow into 2025, as the share-of-wallet headwind has eased and wages grow by 3.5%-4%, supporting baseline consumption in the category.
Therefore, the Street&#8217;s +2% comp forecast for 2025 seems reasonable, adds the analyst.
Investors can gain exposure to the stock via&nbsp;iShares U.S. Consumer Focused ETF&nbsp;(BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IEDI#BATS">IEDI</a>) and VanEck Retail ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RTH#NASDAQ">RTH</a>).
Price Action: HD shares are down 0.44% at $406.51 at the last check Tuesday.
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Analyst Color

IEDI

Merrill Lynch Retail HOLDRS Trust due 12/31/41

Home Depot's Earnings Beat Sets Conservative Tone for FY24, J.P. Morgan Predicts Slowing Deterioration Ahead

The Home Depot, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HD#NYSE">HD</a>) is trading higher after posting strong earnings. The company reported $3.78 per share on revenues of $40.22 billion. Both of these were higher than estimates. Home Depot also said it is projecting comparable sales to fall by 2.5%, instead of the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/11/41902698/home-depot-q3-earnings-revenue-and-eps-beat-lifts-full-year-forecast-despite-customer-traffic-dip">previously anticipated 3% to 4%.</a>
In addition to these strong fundamentals, the stock may have just had a classic technical analysis buy signal. This is why it is our Stock of the Day.
A simple moving average price is the average of recent closing prices. For example, a 20-day simple moving average is the average closing price of the prior 20 days. A 30-day simple moving average is the average closing price of the previous thirty days, and so on.
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If the short-term moving average price of a stock is greater than a longer-term moving average price, there is a good chance the stock is in an uptrend. If a short-term moving average price is lower than a longer-term average price, there is a good chance the shares are moving lower.
Moving average crossover strategies are very common on Wall Street. They are entirely objective and easy to backtest.
With these strategies, a buy signal is given when a short-term moving average crosses above a longer-term average. If this action occurs, there is a good chance a new uptrend is forming.
A sell signal is generated if the short-term average price crosses below a longer-term one. If this happens, there is a good chance that a downtrend is forming.
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On the Home Depot chart, the blue line is the 5-day moving average and the red line is the 12-day average. In August a buy signal was given when the shares were trading around $362. A sell signal was given in September when they were close to $368.
Then in mid-September, a buy signal was given around $373. On October 22, a sell signal was given when the stock was trading around the $400 level.
As you can see, a buy signal was given three days ago. The 5-day simple moving average has once again crossed above the 12-day. This could mean a new uptrend is in the process of forming.
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Technicals

Stock Of The Day: Home Depot Flashes Buy Signal As Earnings Beat Expectations

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Home Depot Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HD#NYSE">HD</a>) stock is trading higher after the home improvement retailer beat its third-quarter earnings estimates and <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/11/n41895039/the-home-depot-announces-third-quarter-fiscal-2024-results-updates-fiscal-2024-guidance" rel="noreferrer noopener">lifted its full-year 2024 outlook.</a>
HD reported third-quarter sales growth of 6.6% year-over-year to $40.217 billion, beating the consensus estimate of $39.173 billion.
Customer transactions for the quarter fell slightly by 0.2%. Comparable sales decreased 1.3%, and comparable sales in the U.S. dropped 1.2%.
Gross profit rose 5.4% YoY to $13.425 billion, with a margin of 33.4%, down 40 bps YoY. The operating margin was 13.5%, down 86 bps YoY, and operating income for the quarter dropped 0.22% to $5.418 billion. The adjusted operating margin slipped to 13.8% from 14.5% YoY.
Operating expenses increased 9.2% year over year to $8.01 billion. Adjusted EPS was $3.78 (-1.8% year over year), <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/earnings" rel="noreferrer noopener">beating the consensus of $3.64</a>.
The average ticket in the third quarter was $88.65, a 0.8% decrease, and sales per retail square foot declined 2.1% to $582.97.
As of October 27, the company held $1.531 billion in cash and equivalents. It generated an operating cash flow of $15.139 billion for nine months, compared to $16.439 billion a year ago.
At the end of the quarter, HD operated 2,345 retail stores and over 780 branches across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.
&#8220;While macroeconomic uncertainty remains, our third quarter performance exceeded our expectations. As weather normalized, we saw better engagement across seasonal goods and certain outdoor projects as well as incremental sales related to hurricane demand,&#8221; commented Ted Decker, chair, president, and CEO.
2024 Outlook raised: Home Depot raised its sales guidance from $156.49 billion &#8211; $158.01 billion to $158.78 billion versus the $157.33 billion consensus.
It expects comparable sales to decline approximately ~2.5% <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/guidance" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(prior expected to decline 3% &#8211; 4%)</a>.
HD now expects Adjusted EPS of $15.10 (representing decline of approximately 1% from $15.25 in FY23) versus the consensus of $14.84. The company sees a gross margin of ~33.5% and an adjusted operating margin of 13.8%.
Price Action: HD shares are trading higher by 1.56% at $414.65 premarket on the last check Tuesday.
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Guidance

Movers

Home Depot Q3 Earnings: Revenue And EPS Beat, Lifts Full-Year Forecast Despite Customer Traffic Dip

U.S. stocks could open on a negative note on Tuesday after the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/11/41892574/dow-settles-above-44000-for-the-first-time-as-tesla-continues-to-surge-after-trump-win-investor-sen">averages scaled record highs last week</a>. Futures of all three major indices were slightly down on Tuesday, pointing to a cautious sentiment on Wall Street.
The three major indices surged over 4% last week after the GOP sweep and the Federal Reserve delivered a widely expected 25 basis point rate cut. Investors could be looking to book profits in the meantime even as experts say there's gas left in the current equity bull run.
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<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>-0.29%</td>
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<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>-0.19%</td>
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<td>R2K</td>
<td>-0.80%</td>
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In premarket trading on Tuesday,&nbsp;the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) fell 0.23% to $597.41 and the&nbsp;Invesco QQQ ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) declined 0.28% to $512.40, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/lxquj26b2sag" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Pro data</a>.
Cues From Last Session:
The Dow Jones scaled the 44,000 mark on Monday for the first time, closing the day up by over 300 points to end the day at 44,293.13.
Crude oil prices remained under the $70 mark as the risk of Hurricane Rafael receded, providing relief.
Treasury yields continued to rise, signaling concerns that the next administration might struggle with fiscal discipline.
Most sectors on the S&amp;P 500 closed on a positive note, with consumer discretionary, financials, and industrials stocks recording the biggest gains on Monday.
However, information technology and real estate stocks bucked the overall market trend, closing the session lower.
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<td>0.06%</td>
<td>19,298.76</td>
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<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>0.10%</td>
<td>6,001.35</td>
</tr>
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<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>0.69%</td>
<td>44,293.13</td>
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<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>1.47%</td>
<td>2,434.98</td>
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Insights From Analysts:
Ryan Detrick, chief market strategist at Carson Group, agreed with FundStrat's Tom Lee on the potential for small-cap stocks to grow further.
"Good to see @fundstrat sticking with the small caps and cyclical themes. We are right there with him," Detrick said.
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Earlier, Lee said "there's still&nbsp;a lot of upside" in small-cap stocks, adding,&nbsp;"So I think small-caps could,&nbsp;over the next couple of&nbsp;years, outperform by more than&nbsp;100%."
WisdomTree and Wharton School economist&nbsp;Jeremy Siegel continued to stress that the equity markets have enough gas in them to continue the ongoing bull run.
"The ‘bull market' sentiment remains intact, though valuations remain a watchpoint," he said, adding that the expectations of "lighter regulations" from President-elect Donald Trump's administration would benefit equities.
"Corporate earnings have continued to impress, and with no immediate breakdowns in tech's big players, I do not see a downturn for equities in the near term. With inflation easing on essential items like oil and ongoing global cooling in commodity prices, the environment is favorable for continued economic stability."
"The bull market in stocks looks set to continue, while bonds face a rougher road," Siegel said but noted that the gains that equity investors have been seeing this year are unlikely to repeat in 2025.
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Upcoming Economic Data
Tuesday's economic calendar is fairly light.
<ul>
<li>Fed Gov. Christopher Waller will speak at 10 a.m. ET.</li>
<li>Richmond Fed President Tom Barkin will speak at 10:15 a.m. ET.</li>
<li>Philadelphia President Patrick Harker will speak at 10 a.m. ET.</li>
</ul>
Stocks In Focus:
<ul>
<li>Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) shares continued to rally, gaining nearly 9% on Monday. However, in premarket trading on Tuesday, the EV giant's shares were down nearly 2.9%.</li>
<li>Trump Media &amp; Technology Group Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DJT#NASDAQ">DJT</a>) shares were down over 5.6% in premarket trading.</li>
<li>Live Nation Entertainment Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LYV#NYSE">LYV</a>) shares were up over 6.6% in premarket trading after the Ticketmaster parent beat market expectations and said it is looking toward an "even bigger 2025."</li>
<li>MicroStrategy Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>), Coinbase Global Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>), and Robinhood Markets Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HOOD#NASDAQ">HOOD</a>) surged between 7% to 26% after Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) continued to set new highs.</li>
<li>Investors are awaiting earnings results from Tyson Foods, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSN#NYSE">TSN</a>), The Home Depot, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HD#NYSE">HD</a>), and Occidental Petroleum Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OXY#NYSE">OXY</a>) today.</li>
</ul>
Commodities, Bonds And Global Equity Markets:
Crude oil futures surged in the early New York session, rising by 0.7% to hover around $68.50 per barrel.
The 10-year Treasury note yield surged to 4.355%.
Major Asian markets ended in the red on Tuesday, and European stocks showed weakness as well in early trading.
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Fiscal 2024 Guidance
The company updated its fiscal 2024 guidance, which includes 53 weeks of operating results:
<ul>
<li>Total sales to increase approximately 4% including SRS and the 53rd week
<ul>
<li>53rd week projected to add approximately $2.3 billion to total sales</li>
<li>SRS expected to contribute approximately $6.4 billion in incremental sales</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Comparable sales to decline approximately 2.5% for the 52-week period compared to fiscal 2023</li>
<li>Approximately 12 new stores</li>
<li>Gross margin of approximately 33.5%</li>
<li>Operating margin of approximately 13.5%</li>
<li>Adjusted(1) operating margin of approximately 13.8%</li>
<li>Tax rate of approximately 24%</li>
<li>Net interest expense of approximately $2.1 billion</li>
<li>53-week diluted earnings-per-share to decline approximately 2% from $15.11 in fiscal 2023
<ul>
<li>53rd week expected to contribute approximately $0.30 of diluted earnings per share compared to fiscal 2023</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>53-week adjusted(1) diluted earnings-per-share to decline approximately 1% from $15.25 in fiscal 2023
<ul>
<li>53rd week expected to contribute approximately $0.30 of adjusted diluted earnings per share compared to fiscal 2023</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>

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