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Home Depot is the world's largest home improvement specialty retailer, operating 2,350 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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Home Depot presentó sólidos resultados, pero su pronóstico para 2025 genera expectativas mixtas. Descubre qué opinan los analistas.

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The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday eliminated judicial restrictions on the Trump administration&#8217;s controversial third-country deportation program, allowing the government to resume sending migrants to nations other than their home countries without mandatory due process hearings. 
What Happened: The unsigned 6-3 decision marks a significant legal victory for President Donald Trump&#8216;s mass deportation initiative, which has already strained federal budgets and impacted labor-intensive sectors, Reuters reported.
The court lifted Boston-based U.S. District Judge Brian Murphy&#8217;s April 18 order that required migrants facing third-country deportation receive a &#8220;meaningful opportunity&#8221; to demonstrate potential torture risks at their destination. 
Justice Sonia Sotomayor, joined by liberal justices, called the majority decision a &#8220;gross abuse&#8221; of judicial power, warning that &#8220;thousands will suffer violence in far-flung locales.&#8221;
The ruling comes as Immigration and Customs Enforcement faces a $1 billion budget shortfall with three months remaining in the fiscal year, according to recent reports. ICE&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/politics/25/06/45967200/ice-could-run-out-of-money-in-weeks-trumps-immigration-push-now-threatens-to-break-the-budget-report">current arrest quota of 3,000 daily immigrants</a>, up from 1,000 under previous guidance, has pushed detention facilities beyond their 41,000-bed capacity. 
The Department of Homeland Security has reallocated nearly $500 million to immigration operations but requires an additional $2 billion by September to avoid <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/politics/25/06/45967200/ice-could-run-out-of-money-in-weeks-trumps-immigration-push-now-threatens-to-break-the-budget-report">violating federal spending laws</a>.
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Why It Matters: Recent ICE workplace raids have targeted labor-intensive sectors including agriculture, hospitality and retail operations. Home Depot Inc. stores faced enforcement actions in California, while the administration reversed guidance that had temporarily <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/events/25/06/45966899/ice-raids-return-to-farms-hotels-and-restaurants-as-dhs-reverses-course-escalating-trumps-crackdown-on-illegal-immigration-report">paused raids on farms, hotels and restaurants</a>.
White House spokesperson Abigail Jackson said the court&#8217;s decision &#8220;reaffirms the president&#8217;s authority to remove criminal illegal aliens&#8221; and advance public safety objectives. Department of Homeland Security Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin responded with &#8220;Fire up the deportation planes.&#8221;
Immigration enforcement has prompted widespread protests across Los Angeles, Chicago and Seattle, leading to the deployment of over 2,000 National Guard troops and 700 Marines to California. This marks the first federal National Guard activation without <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/events/25/06/45966899/ice-raids-return-to-farms-hotels-and-restaurants-as-dhs-reverses-course-escalating-trumps-crackdown-on-illegal-immigration-report">gubernatorial consent since 1965</a>.
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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 5.91% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 18.24%. Currently, Home Depot has a market capitalization of $346.91 billion. 
Buying $1000 In HD: If an investor had bought $1000 of HD stock 15 years ago, it would be worth $11,938.15 today based on a price of $348.68 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/2025/1750694488_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.
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If You Invested $1000 In This Stock 15 Years Ago, You Would Have This Much Today

16 analysts have shared their evaluations of Home Depot (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HD#NYSE">HD</a>) during the recent three months, expressing a mix of bullish and bearish perspectives.
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.
<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">6</td>
<td align="right">9</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<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">4</td>
<td align="right">3</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">4</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">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
In the assessment of 12-month price targets, analysts unveil insights for Home Depot, presenting an average target of $424.38, a high estimate of $470.00, and a low estimate of $391.00. A negative shift in sentiment is evident as analysts have decreased the average price target by 1.96%. 
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<h2>Breaking Down Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Examination</h2>
A clear picture of Home Depot's perception among financial experts is painted 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>
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<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>Christopher Horvers</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$418.00</td>
<td>$410.00</td>
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<tr>
<td>W. Andrew Carter</td>
<td>Stifel</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$425.00</td>
<td>$405.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>David Bellinger</td>
<td>Mizuho</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$435.00</td>
<td>$450.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Scot Ciccarelli</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$417.00</td>
<td>$393.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Peter Benedict</td>
<td>Baird</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$425.00</td>
<td>$430.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Max Rakhlenko</td>
<td>TD Securities</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$470.00</td>
<td>$470.00</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>Zhihan Ma</td>
<td>Bernstein</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Market Perform</td>
<td>$398.00</td>
<td>$380.00</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>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$420.00</td>
<td>$445.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Scot Ciccarelli</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$393.00</td>
<td>$391.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Christopher Horvers</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$410.00</td>
<td>$470.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Simeon Gutman</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$410.00</td>
<td>$450.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Scot Ciccarelli</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$391.00</td>
<td>$437.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Peter Keith</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$418.00</td>
<td>$435.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts frequently update their recommendations based on evolving market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction 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: Offering insights into predictions, analysts assign qualitative values, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Home Depot compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts predict movements in price targets, offering estimates for Home Depot's future value. Examining the current and prior targets offers insights into analysts' evolving expectations.</li>
</ul>
Understanding these analyst evaluations alongside key financial indicators can offer valuable insights into Home Depot's market standing. Stay informed and make well-considered decisions with our Ratings Table.
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<h2>Delving into Home Depot's Background</h2>
Home Depot is the world's largest home improvement specialty retailer, operating 2,350 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>Home Depot: Financial Performance Dissected</h3>
Market Capitalization: Positioned above industry average, the company's market capitalization underscores its superiority in size, indicative of a strong market presence.
Revenue Growth: Home Depot displayed positive results in 3M. As of 30 April, 2025, the company achieved a solid revenue growth rate of approximately 9.44%. This indicates a notable increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to its peers, the company achieved a growth rate higher than the average among peers in Consumer Discretionary sector.
Net Margin: Home Depot's net margin excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 8.61%. This signifies efficient cost management and strong financial health.
Return on Equity (ROE): Home Depot's ROE surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 47.04% ROE, the company effectively utilizes shareholder equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): Home Depot's ROA surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 3.52% ROA, the company effectively utilizes its assets for optimal returns.
Debt Management: With a high debt-to-equity ratio of 7.7, Home Depot faces challenges in effectively managing its debt levels, indicating potential financial strain.
<h2>Analyst Ratings: Simplified</h2>
Experts in banking and financial systems, analysts specialize in reporting for specific stocks or defined sectors. Their comprehensive research involves attending company conference calls and meetings, analyzing financial statements, and engaging with insiders to generate what are known as analyst ratings for stocks. Typically, analysts assess and rate each stock once per quarter.
Some analysts will also offer forecasts for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide further guidance on stocks. Investors who use analyst ratings should note that this specialized advice comes from humans and may be subject to error.
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16 Analysts Have This To Say About Home Depot

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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Telsey Advisory Group Maintains Outperform on Home Depot, Maintains $455 Price Target

Home Depot Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HD#NYSE">HD</a>) is looking to acquire GMS Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GMS#NYSE">GMS</a>), a Georgia-based building products distributing company.
What Happened: This move from Depot can commence a bidding war in the fragmented construction material space with Brad Jacob's QXO Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QXO#NYSE">QXO</a>), according to <a href="https://www.wsj.com/business/deals/home-depot-bid-kicks-off-a-battle-for-5-billion-building-products-company-05cf2060">a</a> report by The Wall Street Journal.
QXO on June 19 hit the headlines with its unsolicited offer of $5 billion, a $95.20 per share all-cash offer to acquire GMS with a response deadline of June 24. Now, Home Depot's similar desire with undisclosed financial terms has positioned it directly against QXO.
GMS, a prominent North American building material distributor, operates with more than 320 distribution centers and around 100 tool rental locations across the U.S. and Canada.
The pressured profitability due to the deflation in prices of steel and high operating costs has drawn takeover interest from players in the overlapping sector.
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Why It Matters: Signals of Brad Jacob's interest in acquiring soared the prices of GMS, which lately had modest sales growth of approximately 3%. While QXO, launched in December 2023, is smaller compared to Home Depot in terms of capitalization, it is known for its M&amp;A expertise under Jacob's leadership.
The continued aggressive push by the retailers signals an expansion of the professional contractor market, the segment that has already been enlarging into multibillion-dollar acquisitions, such as the purchase of SRS Distribution, a Texas-based distributor, by Home Depot for $18.25 billion.
As per the report, QXO's bid is being evaluated by the GMS's board. If they fail to respond by the end of the deadline, QXO will escalate its offer directly to the shareholders.
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Home Depot Eyes GMS Acquisition, Setting Stage For Bidding War With QXO

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The Wall Street Journal Reported Thursday, Home Depot Has Made An Offer To Acquire GMS

Retail therapy might be on hold, but not every aisle is bare. Consumer spending in the United States <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/economic-data/25/06/45971228/retail-sales-slump-more-than-expected-as-tariff-fears-hit-spending">unexpectedly slipped in May</a>, with retail sales declining 0.9% from month-to-month, a deeper decline than the 0.6% predicted by Dow Jones economists. That follows a weak 0.1% decrease last month, which indicates that American consumers are getting increasingly cautious amid increasing economic uncertainty, tariff speculation, and overall wallet fatigue.
But the tale behind the headlines is more complex. Certain parts of the retail world, particularly those serving value-focused or internet-bright shoppers, are not only holding their own, but doing well. And savvy fund investors are <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs">capitalizing on ETFs</a> tied to those robust categories.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">ETFs That Defied The Trend</h2>
Let&#8217;s dissect the bright spots, and the ETFs set to take advantage.
E-Commerce Keeps Clicking
ETF to Watch: ProShares Online Retail ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ONLN#NYSE">ONLN</a>)
Top Stock Exposure: Amazon (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>)- 24.26% weightage
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As shoppers shunned physical locations and hunted for bargains online, e-commerce remained steadfast. ONLN, an ETF that follows online and non-store retailers, became popular. With a stake in players such as Amazon, the ETF capitalizes on digital convenience trends that seem resistant to tariff shakes.
Why it works: In a shaky economy, consumers don&#8217;t totally abandon their dopamine fixes, they just want it with free shipping.
Miscellaneous Retail Pops
ETF to Watch: VanEck Retail ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RTH#NASDAQ">RTH</a>)
Top Stock Exposure: Amazon- 20.61% weightage
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From novelty items to party favors, miscellaneous stores played strongly. Amazon, a player in this category, is its top holding. The RTH ETF, which tracks a wide range of retail players including specialty chains, picks up on this trend.
Home Sweet (Well-Furnished) Home
ETF to Watch: iShares U.S. Consumer Focused ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IEDI#BATS">IEDI</a>)
Top Stock Exposure: Amazon- 10.7% weightage
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<li></li>
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While housing starts and permits have been weak, furniture sales have been strong. IEDI, an ETF that offers exposure to a diversified portfolio of consumer-facing companies, is poised to ride this trend. Some are passing on the house but still buying new furniture to upgrade their present homes. Home Depot (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HD#NYSE">HD</a>) is the top holding in the fund, with a 10.7% weightage.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">What&#8217;s Holding Back Retail</h2>
Outside of auto sales, retail still declined 0.3%, below forecasts for a modest gain. Major-ticket items such as autos and home improvement products were hit hard as consumers retreated. A lot of the March spending blowout, experts say, was probably front-loaded — caused by fear of higher prices as a result of expected tariffs tied to President Trump&#8217;s &#8220;liberation day&#8221; declaration in April.
In May, that urgency dissipated. Consumers were more discerning, choosing convenience, value, and low-cost indulgences.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Selective Resilience Is The New Growth</h2>
The wider retail narrative might be fading, but zoom in and you&#8217;ll discover islands of resilience, and ETF opportunities specific to each. From digital supremacy to fast fashion and value-led stores, consumer behavior is changing, not vanishing.
These ETFs provide exposure, yes, but insulation, enabling investors to avoid the retail carnage and access where demand resides in reality today.
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The best investments you will ever make in your entire life are those in sectors and opportunities where almost nobody else agrees with you.
The consensus holds that the asset class you are reviewing is terrible and investing there will almost certainly lead to immediate and severe loss of funds.
Right at this moment, as we survey Wall Street and Main Street, it is probably easier to find eight-year-old kids looking forward to a dinner of liver and onions with chicken gizzards and broccoli than openly enthusiastic advocates of investing in commercial real estate.
When you take an asset class this universally hated and discover that only private equity professionals truly love it, I start to get interested.
Recently, KKR &amp; Co (Ticker: KKR) came out and waxed poetic about opportunities in commercial real estate debt, pointing out severe price contractions. Low prices tend to bring out buyers and dealmakers, exactly what we are seeing.
John Gray at Blackstone (Ticker: BX) has emerged as a vocal advocate, pounding the table that this is the time to be opportunistic and aggressive. Gray came up through Blackstone&#8217;s real estate division and knows these markets intimately. His firm has generated tremendous returns for themselves and investors in commercial real estate.
When the best minds in private equity begin to pick at and nibble around a sector, it is generally time to start getting interested.
When I examine commercial real estate, offices immediately come to mind. The conventional wisdom holds that offices are empty, and nobody will ever work in them again. People envision office space as something from a post-apocalyptic movie.
In a word, bleak.
The forecast appears terrible.
Workers want to stay home in their sweatpants with dress shirts and ties for Zoom (Ticker: ZM) calls.
That paradigm is shifting. We have completed our work-from-home experiment. The office decline is beginning to ebb, stabilizing at a new, lower baseline.
Across the country, return-to-work policies are emerging. Financial services led the charge. The federal government has made it official policy. State and local governments are following suit.
Artificial intelligence companies are mandating office returns, recognizing that breakthrough innovation requires massive collaborative efforts that demand physical presence.
Return-to-work mandates represent just one factor.
Construction has virtually stopped. Even developers interested in office construction cannot secure financing for new projects.
According to a recent CBRE Group (Ticker: CBRE) report, the math has fundamentally shifted. The combined number of office conversions, to life science buildings, medical facilities, condominiums, and residential buildings, plus outright demolitions exceeds new supply coming to market in many U.S. markets.
We are witnessing the creation of a supply-constrained office market, particularly for Class A space where everyone wants to locate.
Within just a few years, we will face a supply-and-demand imbalance resulting in an actual shortage of high-end Class A office space.
This trend is emerging everywhere, even in battered markets like San Francisco. There, AI-related office space has grown fivefold over recent years and is projected to triple again over the next five years.
&nbsp;Demand is building while new supply remains nonexistent. Office real estate is beginning to improve, yet nobody is paying attention.
For three to four years running, I have heard predictions that multifamily real estate will collapse. These forecasts began with the initial post-pandemic surge that elevated multifamily values.
The reality is we face a massive affordability crisis in residential real estate. Three factors have created a perfect storm: older homeowners with no intention of moving, persistently high mortgage rates, and builders correctly focused on higher-margin market segments.
This combination has eliminated supply at the market&#8217;s lower end.
Estimates of the housing shortage range from two million to six million units, with the true number likely between four and five million.
We face an absolute shortage of new single-family and attached homes (think townhouses rather than condominiums).
Substantial new supply will not come online until older homeowners who own much of existing inventory either pass away or are convinced by their children to relocate. Something must break this logjam.
The mathematics are stark: older homeowners hold mortgages below four percent, creating zero incentive to sell and generate new inventory.
New construction requires tax and economic incentives to make first-time and move-up home building financially viable for developers. That relief remains distant.
The Mortgage Brokers Association forecasts no significant pickup in single-family housing activity over the next several years, nor any meaningful decline in mortgage rates.
Paradoxically, if mortgage rates do fall meaningfully, it will signal that economic activity has ground to a halt, creating different affordability problems entirely.
This dynamic sustains strong multifamily demand. An entire demographic cohort that would typically have purchased homes remains trapped in apartments.
These demographic shifts are creating apartment demand surges. The substantial building wave over recent years to meet post-COVID demand filled immediately upon completion. Construction is decelerating as financing becomes more selective. Lenders will only finance the best apartment complexes in the hottest, highest-end markets.
This pullback makes multifamily commercial real estate particularly attractive, especially if acquired during broader market sell-offs.
Logistics and industrial real estate has emerged as the hottest market, driven by global supply chain restructuring and e-commerce growth. Warehousing has migrated from central districts to locations closer to cities and towns.
&nbsp;Currently, everyone is holding their breath over trade uncertainties and their potential impact on global logistics and supply chains.
This too shall pass.
The underlying demand remains robust. While we experienced a supply surge as supply chains were remade following early COVID disruptions, that wave is now ebbing.
Demand has remained strong, existing supply is filling up, and occupancy rates are very high. The outlook for industrial and logistics real estate remains very positive.
Retail properties present a bifurcated market similar to office real estate. Second and third-tier malls are finished, destined for the dustbin of history. However, Class A malls with premier tenants, exceptional entertainment and dining options, and high-end retail remain fantastic businesses.
Outlet malls continue to thrive.
Open-air centers that are internet-resistant featuring grocery stores, gyms, medical offices, and pharmacies are performing exceptionally well.
Single-tenant net lease retail properties represent another compelling opportunity. These include Walgreens(Ticker: WBA), Starbucks (Ticker: SBUX), Home Depot (Ticker: HD), Walmart (Ticker: WMT), McDonald&#8217;s (Ticker: MCD), Burger King (Ticker: QSR), and other standalone businesses.
When you examine the four corners of any major city intersection, those corner buildings typically house net lease, single-tenant real estate. This is one of my favorite segments of the real estate market and a fantastic business model.
Most commercial real estate sectors are performing well. The only serious problems have been concentrated in downtown office buildings, and even there, the combination of constrained new supply, return-to-work mandates, conversions, and demolitions is generating meaningful market improvement.
This presents an opportune time to consider commercial real estate investments: direct property ownership, commercial real estate companies, servicing companies, and non-REIT companies that own real estate assets. Real opportunity exists here because no one on Wall Street that I am aware of is advocating for commercial real estate and commercial real estate services. Numerous companies are flying well under the radar, potentially offering huge long-term returns for patient, aggressive investors willing to step into the liver and onions of current financial markets.
FRP Holdings (Ticker: FRPH) embodies everything I discussed about commercial real estate opportunities. This Jacksonville, Florida-based holding company operates across four distinct segments that perfectly capture the themes I believe are driving the commercial real estate renaissance: Industrial and Commercial properties, Mining Royalty Lands, Development, and Multifamily residential.
The crown jewel of FRP Holding's portfolio remains largely invisible to most investors.
It is approximately 16,650 acres under lease for mining rents or royalties and an additional 4,280 acres through its Brooksville joint venture with Vulcan Materials. These properties contain reserves totaling over 500 million tons, representing decades of steady cash flow.
I find the mining segment particularly attractive because it brings in approximately $10 million annually in revenue with roughly 90% free cash flow margin, generating $9 million in free cash flow.
Think about that mathematics for a moment. &nbsp;
This represents the purest form of real estate investment, land that generates income without the headaches of tenant management, building maintenance, or capital expenditure cycles. The mining royalty business provides FRP Holdings with a steady foundation of cash flow that supports their more aggressive development activities.
I also like FRP Holding's multifamily portfolio concentration in the Washington D.C. market, exactly where I want exposure as a real estate investor. D.C. is fairly recession-resistant since the federal government is the biggest employer in the area.
The company owns interests in multiple apartment complexes including Dock 79, The Maren, The Verge, Bryant Street, and .408 Jackson through joint ventures.
The strategic positioning becomes clear when you examine FRP Holding's development pipeline. The company has executed an agreement with Steuart Investment Company and MidAtlantic Realty Partners for the development of up to ten mixed-use projects in the Capitol Riverfront and Buzzard Point submarkets of Washington, D.C.
&nbsp;Upon completion and stabilization, these projects will comprise over 3 million square feet of mixed-use development including 3,000 residential units and 150,000 square feet of retail.
I see FRP Holding's industrial segment perfectly capturing the trends I discussed earlier about logistics and warehousing demand.
The company entered into two new joint venture agreements in early 2024 with Altman Logistics. The first joint venture is a 200,000 square-foot warehouse development project in Lakeland, FL, and the second joint venture is a 182,000 square-foot warehouse redevelopment project in Broward County, FL.
Shell construction on their spec warehouse project in Aberdeen, MD on Chelsea Road was completed effective April 1, 2025, and is in the lease-up phase.
&nbsp;This 258,000 square-foot industrial asset in Harford County, Maryland represents exactly the type of modern logistics facility that companies need as they restructure supply chains closer to population centers.
I find the company&#8217;s industrial strategy particularly well-timed. FRP Holding aims to double its industrial segment over five years by delivering three new industrial assets every two years.
This aggressive expansion targets markets where demand for modern warehouse and distribution facilities continues growing while new supply remains constrained.
One of the most compelling aspects of FRP Holdings that involves its ownership structure and management alignment. The Baker family owns approximately 35% of the company, with the CEO owning 14.8% and other family members owning an additional 20.8%.
Company CEO John Baker is the largest shareholder with 15% of shares outstanding.
This represents serious skin in the game.
&nbsp;When management owns more than one-third of the business, their interests align perfectly with my interests as an outside shareholder.
The Baker family has shown that they are willing to sell if the right offer presents itself, which creates substantial shareholder value.
They have also demonstrated disciplined capital allocation, evidenced by the company repurchasing $20 million of shares during the pandemic below NAV.
I see FRP Holding's development pipeline providing multiple catalysts for future growth. In 2025, the company anticipates moving forward with two multifamily projects outside the DC area, one in South Carolina and the other in southwest Florida.
The company&#8217;s development expertise spans nearly four decades. Through its subsidiaries, FRP Development Corp &amp; Florida Rock Properties, Inc., FRP Holdings has nearly 40 years of development experience.
Several factors contribute to FRP Holding's relative obscurity among investors, which I view as an opportunity. FRP Holdings is covered by 4 analysts, with 0 of those analysts submitting estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to reports. The company operates in unfashionable sectors, mining royalties, apartment buildings, and warehouses, rather than the technology or growth companies that capture headlines.
FRPH does not currently pay a dividend, which eliminates income-focused investors from the shareholder base.
The company&#8217;s complex structure across multiple real estate segments requires more analysis than most investors want to undertake. This complexity creates the opportunity for those of us willing to do the work.
I believe FRP Holdings represents everything attractive about the commercial real estate opportunity I described. The company combines steady cash flows from mining royalties, growth potential from industrial development, and strategic positioning in recession-resistant Washington D.C. multifamily markets.
Management owns more than one-third of the business and has demonstrated disciplined capital allocation over decades.
This combination of quality assets, aligned management, and market neglect creates exactly the type of contrarian opportunity that I believe patient investors should embrace.
For investors willing to step into the liver and onions of today&#8217;s financial markets, I see FRP Holdings offering compelling exposure to the commercial real estate renaissance that nobody wants to discuss. The best investments you will ever make are those where almost nobody else agrees with you, and right here, almost nobody is paying attention to FRP Holdings.

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Under the Radar: The Contrarian Case for Commercial Real Estate Is Getting Stronger

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security reversed guidance Monday that had paused Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids at farms, hotels and restaurants, potentially impacting labor-intensive sectors and supply chain operations critical to market stability.
What Happened: Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials told agency leaders during a Monday call that workforce site raids must continue at agricultural businesses, hotels and restaurants, the Washington Post <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/immigration/2025/06/16/trump-farms-hotels-immigration-raids/">reported</a>, citing sources. The reversal comes after internal guidance last week had directed agents to pause such operations.
President Donald Trump&#8216;s administration had initially directed immigration officials to largely halt raids on farms, hotels, restaurants and meatpacking plants, according to the report. The policy shift occurred as ICE operations <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/politics/25/06/45919950/appeals-court-allows-trump-to-keep-national-guard-in-california-for-now">averaged 2,000 daily arrests</a>, significantly exceeding the 311 daily average under former President Joe Biden.
Recent enforcement actions have targeted retail locations, including Home Depot Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HD#NYSE">HD</a>) stores in Westlake, Whittier and Huntington Park without prior notification.
ICE did not immediately respond to <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga</a>'s request for comment.
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Why It Matters: The raids target sectors including agriculture, hospitality and food processing. Trump took office in January, pledging to deport millions of immigrants in the U.S. illegally, with thousands of suspected immigration offenders with no criminal records swept up in recent months.
California Governor Gavin Newsom has opposed federal deployment of over 2,000 National Guard troops and 700 Marines to Los Angeles during immigration protests, marking the first federal National Guard activation without gubernatorial consent since 1965. 
Current enforcement operations have prompted protests across major metropolitan areas, including Los Angeles, Chicago and Seattle, with <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/politics/25/06/45938132/us-marines-detain-civilian-in-los-angeles-amid-immigration-protests-first-known-incident-of-its-kind-report">197 arrests reported in a single day</a> in Los Angeles. The administration has deployed 200 Marines and over 2,000 National Guard members to Los Angeles.
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ICE Raids Return To Farms, Hotels And Restaurants As DHS Reverses Course, Escalating Trump's Crackdown On Illegal Immigration: Report

United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk urged U.S. authorities Monday to respect peaceful assembly rights and avoid military force against protesters opposing President Donald Trump&#8216;s immigration crackdown.
The warning comes as federal tensions escalate with 4,700 troops deployed in Los Angeles amid eight days of demonstrations.
What Happened: Turk told the U.N. Human Rights Council in Geneva that authorities should &#8220;refrain from any resort to military force when civilian authorities are capable of maintaining public order,&#8221; reported Reuters.
His statement follows an unprecedented deployment of U.S. Marines <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/politics/25/06/45938132/us-marines-detain-civilian-in-los-angeles-amid-immigration-protests-first-known-incident-of-its-kind-report">who detained civilian Marcos Leao</a>, an Army veteran, at the Wilshire Federal Building Friday.
The incident marked the first known active-duty military detention of a civilian in Los Angeles. Marines used zip ties to restrain Leao before transferring him to Department of Homeland Security custody.
Military Northern Command confirmed active-duty forces can temporarily detain individuals under specific conditions before immediate transfer to civilian law enforcement.
Currently, 200 Marines and 2,000 National Guard members protect federal assets in Los Angeles, with 500 additional Marines and 2,000 Guard troops expected.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/events/25/06/45878983/us-cities-brace-for-escalating-immigration-protests-los-angeles-enforces-curfew-national-guard-deployed-amid-trump-crackdown">arrest 2,000 immigration offenders daily</a>, exceeding the 311 daily average under former President Joe Biden.
California Governor Gavin Newsom sued to block military deployment, calling it an assault on democracy. A federal appeals court allowed Trump to maintain National Guard control, marking the first federal activation without gubernatorial consent since 1965. Los Angeles imposed downtown curfews with 197 arrests in one day.
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Why It Matters: The Trump administration <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/politics/25/06/45939400/trump-administration-enforces-long-dormant-world-war-ii-era-alien-registration-act">reactivated the World War II-era Alien Registration Act,</a> requiring 3.2 million unregistered immigrants to register with the government or face prosecution under the &#8220;mass self-deportation&#8221; strategy. The Department of Homeland Security received 47,000 registrations since April enforcement began.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta warned federal troop deployment could violate the 1878 Posse Comitatus Act restricting military involvement in civilian law enforcement. Former President Barack Obama defended DACA recipients Sunday, stating families &#8220;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/politics/25/06/45943372/obama-calls-for-dignity-in-immigration-enforcement-as-ice-crackdown-escalates">are being demonized and treated as enemies&#8221;.</a>
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UN Human Rights Chief Urges US To Avoid Using Military Force Against Anti-Trump Protesters, Calls For Protection Of Peaceful Assembly Rights

Former President Barack Obama called for dignity in immigration enforcement Sunday as nationwide protests against President Donald Trump&#8216;s immigration crackdown entered their eighth day, creating market uncertainties for retailers dependent on immigrant labor.
What Happened: Obama addressed the ongoing demonstrations <a href="https://x.com/BarackObama/status/1934381169115648240">through</a> social media, defending the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program he established in 2012. &#8220;DACA was an example of how we can be a nation of immigrants and a nation of laws,&#8221; Obama stated, adding that families &#8220;are being demonized and treated as enemies.&#8221;
The comments came as Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations have <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/events/25/06/45878983/us-cities-brace-for-escalating-immigration-protests-los-angeles-enforces-curfew-national-guard-deployed-amid-trump-crackdown">arrested 2,000 immigration offenders </a>daily, significantly exceeding the 311 daily average under former President Joe Biden.
Federal raids targeted The Home Depot Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HD#NYSE">HD</a>) stores in Westlake, Whittier, and Huntington Park, disrupting business operations without prior company notification.
Los Angeles imposed curfews in downtown areas as protests intensified, with 197 arrests made in a single day. Trump deployed 4,000 National Guard troops and 700 Marines following California Governor Gavin Newsom&#8217;s lawsuit to block military deployment.
The Trump administration has <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/politics/25/06/45939400/trump-administration-enforces-long-dormant-world-war-ii-era-alien-registration-act">reactivated the World War II-era Alien Registration Act</a>, requiring all non-citizens to register with the government. The Department of Homeland Security estimates 3.2 million immigrants are currently unregistered under the new enforcement regime, with officials targeting &#8220;mass self-deportation.&#8221;
Additionally, the administration is weighing <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/politics/25/06/45942618/trump-administration-weighs-travel-restrictions-on-36-nations-over-security-deportation-concerns-report">travel restrictions on 36 additional nations</a>, according to a classified State Department memo signed by Secretary Marco Rubio. The list includes countries across Africa, Asia, and the Caribbean, giving governments 60 days to improve security measures or face entry suspensions.
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Why It Matters: Home Depot faces potential customer traffic impacts as many clients depend on undocumented day laborers for construction work. The Atlanta-based retailer reported $39.86 billion in Q1 sales but missed earnings estimates.
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Home Depot's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HD#NYSE">HD</a>) short percent of float has fallen 10.75% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 8.29 million shares sold short, which is 0.83% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.18 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/2025/1749841229_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 4.27%, 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>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

Short Sellers

Short Ideas

What's Driving the Market Sentiment Around Home Depot?

Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bearish 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 11 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 27% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 54% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 7 are puts, for a total amount of $283,992 and 4, calls, for a total amount of $321,632.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $290.0 to $410.0 for Home Depot over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
In today's trading context, the average open interest for options of Home Depot stands at 1074.8, with a total volume reaching 1,101.00. 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 $290.0 to $410.0, throughout the last 30 days.
<h3>Home Depot Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1749834086_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</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>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$4.3</td>
<td>$4.05</td>
<td>$4.1</td>
<td>$375.00</td>
<td>$205.0K</td>
<td>702</td>
<td align="right">543</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HD</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$19.1</td>
<td>$16.6</td>
<td>$17.96</td>
<td>$370.00</td>
<td>$61.0K</td>
<td>535</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HD</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$4.2</td>
<td>$4.15</td>
<td>$4.15</td>
<td>$345.00</td>
<td>$57.9K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HD</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/18/26</td>
<td>$11.3</td>
<td>$11.2</td>
<td>$11.3</td>
<td>$290.00</td>
<td>$47.0K</td>
<td>96</td>
<td align="right">42</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/21/25</td>
<td>$26.2</td>
<td>$25.7</td>
<td>$25.75</td>
<td>$360.00</td>
<td>$41.1K</td>
<td>53</td>
<td align="right">218</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Home Depot</h3>
Home Depot is the world's largest home improvement specialty retailer, operating 2,350 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>Home Depot's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 1,078,753, the price of HD is down by -0.82%, reaching $360.19.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 67 days from now.</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 $427.6.
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&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Bernstein keeps a Market Perform rating on Home Depot with a target price of $398. 
&#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 JP Morgan persists with their Overweight rating on Home Depot, maintaining a target price of $418. 
&#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 Truist Securities continues to hold a Buy rating for Home Depot, targeting a price of $417. 
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A federal appeals court on Thursday temporarily blocked a lower court ruling that would have forced President Donald Trump to return control of California&#8217;s National Guard to Governor Gavin Newsom.
What Happened: U.S. District Judge Charles Breyer earlier Thursday issued a temporary restraining order requiring Trump to return California National Guard control to Newsom by Friday noon, <a href="https://abcnews.go.com/US/california-emergency-motion-trump-deployment-troops-hearing/story?id=122773137">reported</a> ABC News.
The judge ruled Trump&#8217;s deployment of over 2,000 National Guard troops to Los Angeles during immigration protests violated statutory procedures and the Tenth Amendment.
&#8220;His actions were illegal—both exceeding the scope of his statutory authority and violating the Tenth Amendment,&#8221; Breyer wrote. The judge found protests over Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids fell &#8220;far short&#8221; of legal requirements for federal military intervention.
Trump invoked Section 12406 of Title 10, claiming &#8220;rebellion or danger of rebellion against the authority of the Government of the United States.&#8221; The deployment included 4,000 National Guard troops and 700 Marines following five days of demonstrations.
The Trump administration filed an emergency appeal, calling the order &#8220;unprecedented&#8221; and an &#8220;extraordinary intrusion on the President&#8217;s constitutional authority as Commander in Chief.&#8221;
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Why It Matters: The legal battle represents the most significant federal-state military confrontation since Trump&#8217;s return to office. California Attorney General Rob Bonta <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/events/25/06/45878983/us-cities-brace-for-escalating-immigration-protests-los-angeles-enforces-curfew-national-guard-deployed-amid-trump-crackdown">warned</a> the deployment could violate the 1878 Posse Comitatus Act restricting military involvement in civilian law enforcement.
Newsom emphasized economic implications, stating National Guard troops were removed from critical functions including wildfire preparation, border security, and fentanyl enforcement. ICE operations averaged 2,000 daily arrests, significantly <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/politics/25/06/45900294/trump-deploys-marines-to-la-with-authority-to-detain-civilians-california-challenges-military-involvement-in-immigration-enforcement">exceeding the 311 daily average</a> under former President Biden.
The case sets a precedent for presidential authority over state National Guard units during civil unrest. Judge Breyer noted the deployment threatens &#8220;serious injury to the constitutional balance of power between federal and state governments.&#8221;
Protests spread to Boston, Chicago, and Seattle, with the Trump administration vowing intensified immigration enforcement in response to demonstrations. Home Depot Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HD#NYSE">HD</a>) faces potential customer traffic impacts as ICE raids targeted stores in Westlake, Whittier, and Huntington Park without prior notification. Read Next:
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Appeals Court Allows Trump To Keep National Guard In California For Now

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 12 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 41% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 41% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 5 are puts, for a total amount of $587,153 and 7, calls, for a total amount of $493,400.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $315.0 and $420.0 for Home Depot, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Assessing the volume and open interest is a strategic step in options trading. These metrics shed light on the liquidity and investor interest in Home Depot's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to Home Depot's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $315.0 to $420.0 over the preceding 30 days.
<h3>Home Depot Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1749744170_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 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>06/20/25</td>
<td>$6.05</td>
<td>$5.8</td>
<td>$6.05</td>
<td>$365.00</td>
<td>$242.0K</td>
<td align="right">560</td>
<td align="right">533</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HD</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/13/25</td>
<td>$6.1</td>
<td>$5.4</td>
<td>$6.05</td>
<td>$367.50</td>
<td>$242.0K</td>
<td align="right">801</td>
<td align="right">547</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$16.35</td>
<td>$16.2</td>
<td>$16.2</td>
<td>$390.00</td>
<td>$162.0K</td>
<td align="right">790</td>
<td align="right">101</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$16.25</td>
<td>$16.0</td>
<td>$16.25</td>
<td>$390.00</td>
<td>$81.2K</td>
<td align="right">790</td>
<td align="right">301</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$16.2</td>
<td>$15.8</td>
<td>$16.2</td>
<td>$390.00</td>
<td>$81.0K</td>
<td align="right">790</td>
<td align="right">101</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Home Depot</h3>
Home Depot is the world's largest home improvement specialty retailer, operating 2,350 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>Home Depot's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 1,138,488, with HD's price down by -0.46%, positioned at $358.8.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be may be approaching oversold.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 61 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About Home Depot</h3>
In the last month, 5 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $429.0.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Guggenheim downgraded its action to Buy with a price target of $450. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from JP Morgan keeps a Overweight rating on Home Depot with a target price of $418. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Baird keeps a Outperform rating on Home Depot with a target price of $425. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Truist Securities persists with their Buy rating on Home Depot, maintaining a target price of $417. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Mizuho keeps a Outperform rating on Home Depot with a target price of $435. 
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Home Depot Unusual Options Activity For June 12

U.S. Marines will deploy to Los Angeles streets within 48 hours with authority to detain civilians, escalating federal-state tensions as California sues to block military involvement in immigration enforcement.
What Happened: President Donald Trump ordered Marines to deploy on Los Angeles streets amid ongoing protests against immigration raids, despite objections from California Governor Gavin Newsom, reported Reuters. The deployment marks the first <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/politics/25/06/45830221/gavin-newsom-calls-deployment-of-national-guard-in-los-angeles-unlawful-says-there-was-no-problem-until-trump-got-involved-serious-breach-of-state-sovereignty">federal activation of National Guard </a>without gubernatorial consent since 1965.
The Marines concluded specialized training, including de-escalation and crowd control techniques. Under Title 10 authority, they can temporarily detain individuals interfering with Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations or assaulting federal officers, according to Northern Command.
Army Major General Scott Sherman confirmed Marines will not carry live ammunition in rifles, but will carry live rounds.
The protests erupted in response to a series of immigration raids. ICE operations <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/06/45854643/home-depot-targeted-in-immigration-raids-amid-la-protests-threatening-customer-traffic">targeted multiple locations, </a>including The Home Depot Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HD#NYSE">HD</a>) stores in Westlake, Whittier, and Huntington Park.
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Why It Matters: California filed suit Tuesday seeking a temporary restraining order, with hearings scheduled Thursday in San Francisco federal court.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta warned the federal troop deployment could violate the 1878 Posse Comitatus Act restricting military involvement in civilian law enforcement. The Trump administration contends the president has discretion to determine when &#8220;rebellion or danger of rebellion&#8221; requires a military response. Demonstrations spread nationwide to New York, Atlanta, Chicago, and other major cities. ICE operations averaged 2,000 daily arrests, significantly exceeding the 311 daily average under former President Biden. The escalation occurs as activists plan over 1,800 anti-Trump demonstrations Saturday coinciding with Trump&#8217;s 79th birthday. Read Next:
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Trump Deploys Marines To LA With Authority to Detain Civilians: California Challenges Military Involvement In Immigration Enforcement

In a recent survey, a majority of CEOs have expressed confidence in the U.S. economy, with a notable decrease in the number of business leaders anticipating a recession this year.
What Happened: A survey conducted on 277 CEOs by Chief Executive in June revealed that 28% of the 277 CEOs polled foresee a recession in the near future. This figure is significantly lower than the 46% recorded in May, <a href="https://www.cbsnews.com/news/the-recession-us-chief-executive-ceo-survey/?ref=biztoc.com">CBS News</a> reported.
Despite persistent economic uncertainty, CEOs are optimistic that the Trump administration will secure trade agreements to ease the burden of tariffs. This confidence is evident in the survey results, with 36% of CEOs expecting modest economic growth this year—an increase from 25% in May. Furthermore, 6% anticipate robust economic growth. In April, when President Trump declared his &#8220;Liberation Day&#8221; tariffs, 62% of CEOs predicted an economic slump. 
Michael Araten, CEO of Rodon Group, a mid-sized plastics injection molding company, stated, &#8220;Business conditions are likely to improve as the trade war calms down and interest rates are reduced.&#8221;
The survey also showed that 36% of CEOs anticipate&nbsp;mild economic growth this year,&nbsp;up from 25% in May. Only&nbsp;6% think the economy will&nbsp;exhibit strong growth. Despite a decline in the nation&#8217;s gross domestic product, recent metrics suggest that the economy is resilient, with few indications of an impending recession.
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Why It Matters:  The CEOs&#8217; optimism aligns with the market sentiment expressed in May. The odds of a 2025 recession had <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/market-summary/25/05/45559926/us-stock-likely-to-open-on-a-mixed-note-after-2-day-fall-we-do-not-see-the-us-economy-dipping-into-a-recession-this-year">dropped </a>significantly on prediction platforms, aided by a de-escalation in the U.S.-China trade conflict. This followed a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45535042/recession-odds-tumble-on-kalshi-crypto-based-polymarket-as-trumps-tariff-concerns-subside">report</a> that the experts did not see the U.S. economy dipping into a recession that year.
Furthermore, Tom Lee, co-founder and research head at Fundstrat Global Advisors, had <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45432465/tom-lee-says-economists-predicting-a-recession-with-certainty-are-dead-wrong-in-my-30-years-ive-never-seen-an-economist">expressed optimism</a> about the current market scenario, disregarding the recent volatility, and predicted a significant upside for stocks by 2026.
In May, Amazon (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) CEO Andy Jassy that the company has not experienced any significant changes in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/management/25/05/45551594/amazon-ceo-andy-jassy-no-slowdown-in-consumer-spending-amid-tariffs">consumer spending</a> as a result of President Donald Trump‘s tariffs. At the same time, for another retailer, Home Depot (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HD#NYSE">HD</a>), analysts believe that there wouldn&#8217;t be any impact for tariffs in the short-term. 
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US CEOs Are Feeling Bullish: Majority Now Believe The Economy Will Dodge Recession In 2025: Survey

Los Angeles imposed a curfew on parts of downtown Tuesday night as protests against President Donald Trump&#8216;s immigration raids intensified for the fifth consecutive day, prompting a military deployment.
What Happened: The Los Angeles Police Department <a href="https://www.reuters.com/world/us/us-cities-brace-more-protests-parts-los-angeles-placed-under-curfew-2025-06-11/">initiated</a> &#8220;mass arrests&#8221; after protesters remained in curfewed areas, with 197 arrests made Tuesday alone.
Trump deployed 4,000 National Guard troops and 700 Marines to protect federal personnel and buildings following five days of demonstrations. The protests followed Trump&#8217;s executive order barring nearly all immigration and travel from 12 nations, including Afghanistan, Iran, Haiti, and Somalia, citing poor vetting and terrorism threats.
California Governor Gavin Newsom sued the federal government Monday to block the military deployment. &#8220;Democracy is under assault,&#8221; Newsom said in a video address Tuesday.
Trump defended the response at Fort Bragg, stating his administration would &#8220;liberate Los Angeles.&#8221; Trump also expressed support for arresting Newsom, telling reporters, &#8220;I would do it if I were Tom,&#8221; referring to ICE director Tom Homan.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids arrested 2,000 immigration offenders daily, exceeding the 311 daily average under former President Joe Biden. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/06/45854643/home-depot-targeted-in-immigration-raids-amid-la-protests-threatening-customer-traffic">Federal operations targeted</a> The Home Depot Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HD#NYSE">HD</a>) stores in Westlake, Whittier, and Huntington Park, disrupting business operations.
Home Depot confirmed it was not informed about the raids beforehand. Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced a National Guard deployment ahead of planned protests, while demonstrations spread to New York, Atlanta, and Chicago. See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/crypto/cryptocurrency/25/06/45878248/peter-schiff-says-hed-admit-he-was-wrong-on-bitcoin-if-he-wakes-up-in-a-world-where">Peter Schiff Says He&#8217;d Admit He Was Wrong On Bitcoin If He Wakes Up In A World Where&#8230;</a>
Why It Matters: The federal-state confrontation represents the most significant immigration enforcement clash since Trump&#8217;s return to office. California Attorney General Rob Bonta warned federal troop deployment could violate the 1878 Posse Comitatus Act restricting military involvement in civilian law enforcement.
Home Depot faces potential customer traffic impacts as many clients depend on undocumented day laborers for construction work. The Atlanta-based retailer reported $39.86 billion in Q1 sales but missed earnings estimates.
Trump administration officials vowed to intensify immigration raids in response to street protests, potentially escalating tensions between federal authorities and Democratic-led states.
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This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
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>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/13/25</td>
<td>$320.00</td>
<td>$25.0K</td>
<td>24.4K</td>
<td>118.9K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DASH</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/13/25</td>
<td>$215.00</td>
<td>$110.6K</td>
<td>548</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>VSCO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$21.00</td>
<td>$107.9K</td>
<td>13.1K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BABA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
<td>$188.9K</td>
<td>14.4K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PDD</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/13/25</td>
<td>$101.00</td>
<td>$27.4K</td>
<td>625</td>
<td>619</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NKE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/27/25</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$44.0K</td>
<td>342</td>
<td>444</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMZN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$275.00</td>
<td>$34.3K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
<td>335</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$390.00</td>
<td>$96.0K</td>
<td>583</td>
<td>320</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BWA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/17/25</td>
<td>$35.00</td>
<td>$52.6K</td>
<td>896</td>
<td>311</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BKNG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>06/13/25</td>
<td>$5120.00</td>
<td>$33.5K</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>268</td>
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<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 sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 3 day(s) on June 13, 2025. This event was a transfer of 27 contract(s) at a $320.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.0K, with a price of $930.0 per contract. There were 24416 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 118921 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For DASH (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DASH#NASDAQ">DASH</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 3 day(s) on June 13, 2025. This event was a transfer of 450 contract(s) at a $215.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $110.6K, with a price of $245.0 per contract. There were 548 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1580 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For VSCO (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VSCO#NYSE">VSCO</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 10 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 490 contract(s) at a $21.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 30 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $107.9K, with a price of $220.0 per contract. There were 13123 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1428 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 sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 38 day(s) on July 18, 2025. Parties traded 677 contract(s) at a $130.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 29 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $188.9K, with a price of $279.0 per contract. There were 14436 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1303 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 put option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 3 day(s) on June 13, 2025. Parties traded 218 contract(s) at a $101.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $27.4K, with a price of $126.0 per contract. There were 625 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 619 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding NKE (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NKE#NYSE">NKE</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 17 day(s) on June 27, 2025. Parties traded 80 contract(s) at a $60.00 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 $44.0K, with a price of $550.0 per contract. There were 342 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 444 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 sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 101 day(s) on September 19, 2025. This event was a transfer of 330 contract(s) at a $275.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 11 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $34.3K, with a price of $104.0 per contract. There were 1273 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 335 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 call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 220 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 50 contract(s) at a $390.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $96.0K, with a price of $1920.0 per contract. There were 583 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 320 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding BWA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BWA#NYSE">BWA</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 129 day(s) on October 17, 2025. Parties traded 239 contract(s) at a $35.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 45 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $52.6K, with a price of $220.0 per contract. There were 896 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 311 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding BKNG (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BKNG#NASDAQ">BKNG</a>), we observe a call option trade with neutral sentiment. It expires in 3 day(s) on June 13, 2025. Parties traded 1 contract(s) at a $5120.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $33.5K, with a price of $33559.0 per contract. There were 0 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 268 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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What Happened: The federal immigration raids in Los Angeles have targeted Home Depot, among other locations. The raids, which took place at a Home Depot in the Westlake neighborhood and other locations, resulted in the arrest of numerous individuals, including day laborers hired by Home Depot&#8217;s customers, <a href="https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2025-06-09/home-depot-in-the-crosshairs-of-immigrations-raids">reported</a> The Los Angeles Times.
Many of these customers—ranging from homeowners to contractors—frequently depend on undocumented workers for construction and home repair work. The raids have triggered protests, including clashes between demonstrators and authorities at a Home Depot in Paramount, a largely Latino suburb in the south of Los Angeles.
Additional raids were conducted on Monday at Home Depot locations in Whittier and Huntington Park, as speculation about further operations spread across social media.
A Home Depot spokesperson confirmed on Monday to the publication that the company was not informed about the raids beforehand and was not involved in the operations. The Atlanta-based retail giant is now dealing with the repercussions of these raids, which could potentially impact customer traffic.
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The company also&nbsp;highlighted its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45536279/home-depot-accelerates-supply-chain-diversification-shifts-sourcing-away-from-single-countries-management-sees-limited-impact-from-tariffs">supply chain </a>diversification strategy&nbsp;during its earnings call, estimating a &#8220;limited&#8221; tariff impact.
Despite reporting a mixed quarter, the Home Depot management remained confident about its diversification strategies during its first quarter earnings call on Tuesday. The recent immigration raids and protests could potentially impact the company&#8217;s operations and customer base.
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