옵션 체인은 다양한 행사가격과 만기일에 대한 Home Depot의 주식 옵션 주요 데이터를 보여줍니다. 트레이더들은 이 정보를 사용하여 잠재적 거래를 분석하고 Home Depot에 대한 시장 심리를 평가합니다..

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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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Barclays analyst Seth Sigman maintains Home Depot (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HD#NYSE">HD</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $372 to $420.

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Barclays Maintains Overweight on Home Depot, Raises Price Target to $420

Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bearish stance on Home Depot (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HD#NYSE">HD</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with HD, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
So how do we know what these investors just did? 
Today, <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?utm_source=insights">Benzinga</a>'s options scanner spotted 11 uncommon options trades for Home Depot.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 36% bullish and 54%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 5 are puts, for a total amount of $197,223, and 6 are calls, for a total amount of $234,420.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $280.0 to $445.0 for Home Depot during the past quarter. 
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is a powerful move while trading options. This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Home Depot's options for a given strike price. Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of Home Depot's whale trades within a strike price range from $280.0 to $445.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Home Depot Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1730741435_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
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<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 style="text-align: right;">Open Interest</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Volume</th>
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</thead>
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<tr>
<td>HD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$10.45</td>
<td>$9.75</td>
<td>$10.0</td>
<td>$440.00</td>
<td>$56.0K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">184</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">138</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HD</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$17.05</td>
<td>$16.8</td>
<td>$17.0</td>
<td>$380.00</td>
<td>$52.7K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">701</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">96</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HD</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$34.8</td>
<td>$34.35</td>
<td>$34.8</td>
<td>$390.00</td>
<td>$52.2K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">63</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">21</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$24.15</td>
<td>$24.0</td>
<td>$24.15</td>
<td>$410.00</td>
<td>$43.4K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">76</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">18</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$26.5</td>
<td>$25.65</td>
<td>$26.5</td>
<td>$445.00</td>
<td>$39.7K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">3</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">20</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>Present Market Standing of Home Depot</h3>
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<li>With a trading volume of 920,931, the price of HD is down by -0.41%, reaching $391.0.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be approaching oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 8 days from now.</li>
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<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for Home Depot</h3>
A total of 5 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $457.4.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Morgan Stanley persists with their Overweight rating on Home Depot, maintaining a target price of $450. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from TD Cowen keeps a Buy rating on Home Depot with a target price of $460. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from DA Davidson keeps a Buy rating on Home Depot with a target price of $466. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Loop Capital upgraded its action to Buy with a price target of $460. 
&#x2A; In a cautious move, an analyst from Bernstein downgraded its rating to Market Perform, setting a price target of $451. 
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A recent analysis by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reveals that workers in the food service and hospitality industries are among the highest consumers of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cannabis/22/01/25169588/how-cannabis-legalization-is-changing-the-american-workplace">marijuana in the United States. </a>
The study, <a href="https://ajph.aphapublications.org/doi/10.2105/AJPH.2024.307788">published</a> in the American Journal of Public Health, draws from five years of federal health survey data, specifically the CDC's Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) from 2016 to 2020.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Key Findings From The Study</h3>
Researchers gathered data from 128,615 individuals across 15 states, including Alaska, Colorado, Florida and Illinois. They discovered significant variations in cannabis use across different industries and occupations.
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For instance, about 20.7% of employees in accommodation and food services reported using marijuana and 17.5% in arts, entertainment and recreation field. In contrast, law enforcement showed the lowest prevalence, with only 0.5% of workers reporting recent use.
When examined by occupation, food preparation and serving-related jobs led with 21.9%, followed by roles in arts and media at 17.0%. Interestingly, jobs in education and healthcare showed lower rates, with only 5.7% and 4.7% reporting cannabis use, respectively. Overall, the study found that approximately 10.7% of workers aged 18 and older reported past-month cannabis use.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Implications For Workplace Policies</h3>
The researchers noted that the findings can shape future discussions on workplace policies concerning drug use. They pointed out the need for strategies that minimize the risks associated with cannabis consumption, especially in industries prone to high injury rates like construction and forestry. 
"The primary goal for both employers and employees should be to limit the risk of injury while maintaining productivity," the report states.
Despite mixed evidence regarding the relationship between cannabis use and workplace accidents, concerns linger, particularly in safety-sensitive roles. 
"More research is needed to understand factors driving cannabis use in high-risk industries," the authors noted. They also called for clarity on how much cannabis use might affect job performance, stressing that many workers may consume cannabis outside of working hours.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Changing Legal Landscape And Workplace Drug Testing</h3>
As cannabis legalization continues to spread across the U.S., employers and policymakers are reevaluating drug testing protocols. Notably, companies like Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cannabis/24/08/40611728/home-depot-to-end-marijuana-testing-limit-screening-for-most-employees-internal-memo-reveals">Home Depot Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HD#NYSE">HD</a>) have altered their drug screening practices</a>, moving away from pre-employment cannabis testing.
Some states have enacted laws to protect employees from discrimination related to lawful off-duty cannabis use, such as California and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cannabis/23/02/31026805/job-seekers-relax-cannabis-use-no-longer-a-barrier-to-employment-in-washington-state">Washington.</a>
In New Jersey, ongoing litigation has emerged over police officers testing positive for THC, revealing conflicts between local governance and state guidelines. Meanwhile, Cleveland Ohio&#8217;s Mayor Justin Bibb announced changes to city job drug testing policies to align with the new cannabis laws.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Shifts In Sports And Cannabis Policies</h3>
Professional sports leagues are also revisiting their cannabis policies in response to changing societal views on marijuana. The National Basketball Association (NBA) and Major League Baseball (MLB) have both removed marijuana from their banned substances lists. 
The NCAA followed suit for Division I athletes, and the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) has revised its stance as well.
However, there remains criticism of the World Anti-Doping Agency's ongoing prohibition of cannabis, especially following high-profile cases like that of the world&#8217;s fastest female runner Sha'Carri Richardson who was banned from <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cannabis/21/07/22025295/the-prohibition-of-cannabis-robbed-shacarri-richardson-but-also-expedited-the-federal-decriminal" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">competing at the Tokyo Olympics</a> for testing positive for cannabis in 2021.
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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 risen 11.88% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 11.26 million shares sold short, which is 1.13% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 3.41 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/">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.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Home Depot Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1730313912_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 grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more 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://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Home Depot's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 6.16%, 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/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
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Peering Into Home Depot's Recent Short Interest

Amid ongoing discussions about the Federal Reserve&#8217;s interest rate decisions, Jim Cramer has expressed confidence in Home Depot (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HD#NYSE">HD</a>), emphasizing its resilience and potential for success regardless of the Fed&#8217;s actions.
What Happened: The &#8220;Mad Money&#8221; host highlighted Home Depot&#8217;s dual nature as both a secular and cyclical stock, suggesting that it is well-positioned to thrive, CNBC <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2024/10/28/home-depot-is-both-a-secular-and-cyclical-stock-jim-cramer-says.html">reported</a> on Tuesday.
He stated, &#8220;The company&#8217;s secular characteristics carry it through the cyclical pain, so even if the Fed doesn&#8217;t move with alacrity to cut rates, Home Depot will still win.&#8221;
Cramer identified several secular trends that contribute to Home Depot&#8217;s success, including a<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/real-estate/24/09/40733144/waiting-for-a-fed-rate-cut-before-buying-a-home-experts-say-it-wont-lower-prices-heres-why-you-may-b"> shortage of new homes</a> for sale, aging homes requiring renovations, a significant number of Millennial homeowners, and substantial home equity available for improvements. He also noted the retailer&#8217;s professional business arm is thriving due to the housing shortage <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/real-estate/24/09/41091240/why-the-feds-rate-cuts-wont-mean-major-mortgage-relief-expect-5-7-at-best-according-to-industry-lead">driving up new home prices</a>.
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He further highlighted Home Depot&#8217;s historical growth, noting its stock has surged over one million percent since its 1981 market debut. 
&#8220;There&#8217;s a boom and bust portion of the business, but for most of that period since 1981, it kept growing regardless,&#8221; Cramer remarked. 
Why It Matters: Home Depot&#8217;s recent performance has been under scrutiny, particularly after agreeing to a n<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/technicals/24/09/40942441/stock-of-the-day-home-depot-agrees-to-settlement-while-overbought-signals-warn-of-potent">early $2 million settlement</a> to address allegations from California prosecutors regarding overcharging customers due to price discrepancies. The company&#8217;s stock has shown signs of being overbought, with its share price nearing a key resistance point. This situation often leads to potential sell-offs.
Moreover, Home Depot&#8217;s sales have recently fallen short of expectations, with <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/08/40349028/home-depot-sales-fall-short-as-consumers-become-increasingly-cautious-analyst">revenue for the second quarter </a>reported at $43.1 billion, down 0.6% from the previous year and missing Wall Street&#8217;s consensus of $43.3 billion. 
Price Action: Home Depot was trading slightly lower by 0.072% during pre-market hours on Tuesday, as per <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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Ratings for Home Depot (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HD#NYSE">HD</a>) were provided by 24 analysts in the past three months, showcasing a mix of bullish and bearish perspectives.
Summarizing their recent assessments, the table below illustrates the evolving sentiments in the past 30 days and compares them to the preceding months.
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<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Indifferent</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bearish</th>
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<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">11</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">4</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">9</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
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<td>Last 30D</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
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<td>1M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">5</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
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<td>2M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">3</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">3</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">5</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Insights from analysts' 12-month price targets are revealed, presenting an average target of $411.29, a high estimate of $466.00, and a low estimate of $330.00. This current average has increased by 7.39% from the previous average price target of $383.00. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1730120453_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Deciphering Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Analysis</h2>
The perception of Home Depot by financial experts is analyzed through recent analyst actions. The following summary presents 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>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>
<tr>
<td>Steven Shemesh</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Sector Perform</td>
<td>$363.00</td>
<td>$377.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Laura Champine</td>
<td>Loop Capital</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$330.00</td>
<td>$360.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Scot Ciccarelli</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$395.00</td>
<td>$396.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Lasser</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$425.00</td>
<td>$400.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Greg Melich</td>
<td>Evercore ISI Group</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$400.00</td>
<td>$415.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>W. Andrew Carter</td>
<td>Stifel</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$375.00</td>
<td>$380.00</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>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>Christopher Horvers</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$400.00</td>
<td>$377.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Scot Ciccarelli</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$396.00</td>
<td>$406.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: In response to dynamic market conditions and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their reaction to recent developments related to Home Depot. This insight gives a snapshot of analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Unveiling insights, analysts deliver qualitative insights into stock performance, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Home Depot compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Delving into movements, analysts provide estimates for the future value of Home Depot's stock. This analysis reveals shifts in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Analyzing these analyst evaluations alongside relevant financial metrics can provide a comprehensive view of Home Depot's market position. Stay informed and make data-driven decisions with the assistance of 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>Home Depot: Financial Performance Dissected</h3>
Market Capitalization Highlights: Above the industry average, the company's market capitalization signifies a significant scale, indicating strong confidence and market prominence.
Positive Revenue Trend: Examining Home Depot's financials over 3 months reveals a positive narrative. The company achieved a noteworthy revenue growth rate of 0.6% as of 31 July, 2024, showcasing a substantial increase in top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Consumer Discretionary sector, the company excelled with a growth rate higher than the average among peers.
Net Margin: Home Depot's net margin is impressive, surpassing industry averages. With a net margin of 10.56%, the company demonstrates strong profitability and effective cost management.
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 financial strength is reflected in its exceptional ROA, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable ROA of 5.18%, the company showcases efficient use of assets and strong financial health.
Debt Management: Home Depot's debt-to-equity ratio stands notably higher than the industry average, reaching 14.62. This indicates a heavier reliance on borrowed funds, raising concerns about financial leverage.
<h2>The Significance of Analyst Ratings Explained</h2>
Analyst ratings serve as essential indicators of stock performance, provided by experts in banking and financial systems. These specialists diligently analyze company financial statements, participate in conference calls, and engage with insiders to generate quarterly ratings for individual stocks.
Analysts may enhance their evaluations by incorporating forecasts for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, delivering additional guidance to investors. It is vital to acknowledge that, although experts in stocks and sectors, analysts are human and express their opinions when providing insights.
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Navigating 24 Analyst Ratings For Home Depot

TD Cowen analyst Max Rakhlenko 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 $440 to $460.

TD Cowen Maintains Buy on Home Depot, Raises Price Target to $460

DA Davidson analyst Michael Baker 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 $430 to $466.

DA Davidson Maintains Buy on Home Depot, Raises Price Target to $466

Home Depot (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HD#NYSE">HD</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 20 years by 3.56% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 12.04%. Currently, Home Depot has a market capitalization of $397.34 billion. 
Buying $100 In HD: If an investor had bought $100 of HD stock 20 years ago, it would be worth $973.76 today based on a price of $400.02 for HD at the time of writing.
<h3>Home Depot's Performance Over Last 20 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1729782014_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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Here's How Much You Would Have Made Owning Home Depot Stock In The Last 20 Years

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 will search for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges heavily from its normal worth. High amounts of trading activity could push option prices to exaggerated or underestimated 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>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>10/25/24</td>
<td>$215.00</td>
<td>$59.2K</td>
<td>12.6K</td>
<td>24.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BABA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/25/24</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$27.9K</td>
<td>3.8K</td>
<td>4.8K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMZN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$180.00</td>
<td>$97.8K</td>
<td>7.4K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CZR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$50.00</td>
<td>$50.1K</td>
<td>17.3K</td>
<td>795</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/29/24</td>
<td>$440.00</td>
<td>$76.5K</td>
<td>18</td>
<td>625</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TJX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$120.00</td>
<td>$52.9K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
<td>402</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/01/24</td>
<td>$50.00</td>
<td>$34.1K</td>
<td>7.4K</td>
<td>310</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GCT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$25.00</td>
<td>$28.1K</td>
<td>4.8K</td>
<td>237</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BLD</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$370.00</td>
<td>$50.4K</td>
<td>10</td>
<td>237</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WGO</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$26.7K</td>
<td>2.3K</td>
<td>211</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• For TSLA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be neutral, expiring in 2 day(s) on October 25, 2024. This event was a transfer of 67 contract(s) at a $215.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $59.2K, with a price of $885.0 per contract. There were 12624 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 24399 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 2 day(s) on October 25, 2024. Parties traded 500 contract(s) at a $100.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 8 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $27.9K, with a price of $56.0 per contract. There were 3843 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 4882 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AMZN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 240 day(s) on June 20, 2025. Parties traded 40 contract(s) at a $180.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $97.8K, with a price of $2445.0 per contract. There were 7475 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1266 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For CZR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CZR#NASDAQ">CZR</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 450 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 76 contract(s) at a $50.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 6 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $50.1K, with a price of $660.0 per contract. There were 17322 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 795 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 sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 37 day(s) on November 29, 2024. This event was a transfer of 603 contract(s) at a $440.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 75 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $76.5K, with a price of $127.0 per contract. There were 18 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 625 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding TJX (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TJX#NYSE">TJX</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 240 day(s) on June 20, 2025. Parties traded 79 contract(s) at a $120.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 23 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $52.9K, with a price of $670.0 per contract. There were 1071 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 402 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding GM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GM#NYSE">GM</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 9 day(s) on November 1, 2024. Parties traded 110 contract(s) at a $50.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 9 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $34.1K, with a price of $310.0 per contract. There were 7451 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 310 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For GCT (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GCT#NASDAQ">GCT</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 86 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 88 contract(s) at a $25.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $28.1K, with a price of $320.0 per contract. There were 4863 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 237 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding BLD (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLD#NYSE">BLD</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 23 day(s) on November 15, 2024. Parties traded 26 contract(s) at a $370.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 7 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $50.4K, with a price of $1940.0 per contract. There were 10 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 237 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding WGO (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WGO#NYSE">WGO</a>), we observe a put option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 86 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 30 contract(s) at a $60.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $26.7K, with a price of $890.0 per contract. There were 2361 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 211 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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10 Consumer Discretionary Stocks Whale Activity In Today's Session

Financial giants have made a conspicuous bearish move on Home Depot. Our analysis of options history for Home Depot (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HD#NYSE">HD</a>) revealed 9 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 22% of traders were bullish, while 66% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 6 were puts, with a value of $195,721, and 3 were calls, valued at $86,396.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $375.0 to $500.0 for Home Depot over the recent three months. 
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
In terms of liquidity and interest, the mean open interest for Home Depot options trades today is 251.29 with a total volume of 621.00.
In the following chart, we are able to follow the development of volume and open interest of call and put options for Home Depot's big money trades within a strike price range of $375.0 to $500.0 over the last 30 days.
<h3>Home Depot Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1729692951_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 style="text-align: right;">Open Interest</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>HD</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$70.6</td>
<td>$68.1</td>
<td>$69.85</td>
<td>$470.00</td>
<td>$55.9K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">32</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$32.7</td>
<td>$31.65</td>
<td>$31.65</td>
<td>$375.00</td>
<td>$31.6K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">972</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">12</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HD</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$97.65</td>
<td>$95.0</td>
<td>$96.7</td>
<td>$500.00</td>
<td>$29.0K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">5</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">10</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HD</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$97.65</td>
<td>$95.0</td>
<td>$96.6</td>
<td>$500.00</td>
<td>$28.9K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">5</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">8</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HD</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$96.6</td>
<td>$95.0</td>
<td>$96.6</td>
<td>$500.00</td>
<td>$28.9K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">5</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">5</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.
After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding Home Depot, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.
<h3>Where Is Home Depot Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 581,929, the price of HD is up by 0.32%, reaching $403.12.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 20 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 $444.0.
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&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Piper Sandler keeps a Overweight rating on Home Depot with a target price of $455. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Morgan Stanley continues to hold a Overweight rating for Home Depot, targeting a price of $450. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Oppenheimer keeps a Perform rating on Home Depot with a target price of $400. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Truist Securities has decided to maintain their Buy rating on Home Depot, which currently sits at a price target of $455. 
&#x2A; In a positive move, an analyst from Loop Capital has upgraded their rating to Buy and adjusted the price target to $460. 
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Home Depot Unusual Options Activity

Bernstein analyst Dean Rosenblum initiates coverage on Home Depot (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HD#NYSE">HD</a>) with a Market Perform rating and announces Price Target of $451.

Initiation

Bernstein Initiates Coverage On Home Depot with Market Perform Rating, Announces Price Target of $451

Morgan Stanley analyst Simeon Gutman maintains Home Depot (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HD#NYSE">HD</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $380 to $450.

Morgan Stanley Maintains Overweight on Home Depot, Raises Price Target to $450

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 will search for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges heavily from its normal worth. High amounts of trading activity could push option prices to exaggerated or underestimated 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>BEARISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$220.00</td>
<td>$39.6K</td>
<td>23.3K</td>
<td>89.9K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BABA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$30.3K</td>
<td>22.9K</td>
<td>14.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SERV</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$86.5K</td>
<td>919</td>
<td>2.8K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>XPEV</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/29/24</td>
<td>$11.50</td>
<td>$38.5K</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>900</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMZN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/08/24</td>
<td>$180.00</td>
<td>$28.8K</td>
<td>3.1K</td>
<td>518</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UAA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$26.0K</td>
<td>16.5K</td>
<td>425</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$380.00</td>
<td>$134.9K</td>
<td>727</td>
<td>157</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CMG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$54.00</td>
<td>$45.5K</td>
<td>802</td>
<td>94</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SHAK</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$51.0K</td>
<td>42</td>
<td>60</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MAR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$280.00</td>
<td>$201.0K</td>
<td>13</td>
<td>60</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed 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 bearish, expiring in 1 day(s) on October 18, 2024. This event was a transfer of 128 contract(s) at a $220.00 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 $39.6K, with a price of $310.0 per contract. There were 23384 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 89942 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For BABA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 1 day(s) on October 18, 2024. This event was a transfer of 300 contract(s) at a $100.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $30.3K, with a price of $101.0 per contract. There were 22961 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 14457 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding SERV (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SERV#NASDAQ">SERV</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 155 day(s) on March 21, 2025. Parties traded 206 contract(s) at a $10.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 14 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $86.5K, with a price of $420.0 per contract. There were 919 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2896 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For XPEV (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XPEV#NYSE">XPEV</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 43 day(s) on November 29, 2024. This event was a transfer of 500 contract(s) at a $11.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $38.5K, with a price of $77.0 per contract. There were 1 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 900 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 put option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 22 day(s) on November 8, 2024. This event was a transfer of 75 contract(s) at a $180.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $28.8K, with a price of $385.0 per contract. There were 3159 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 518 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding UAA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UAA#NYSE">UAA</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 92 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 383 contract(s) at a $10.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $26.0K, with a price of $68.0 per contract. There were 16552 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 425 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 sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 1 day(s) on October 18, 2024. This event was a transfer of 37 contract(s) at a $380.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $134.9K, with a price of $3645.0 per contract. There were 727 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 157 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding CMG (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMG#NYSE">CMG</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 456 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 35 contract(s) at a $54.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $45.5K, with a price of $1300.0 per contract. There were 802 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 94 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding SHAK (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SHAK#NYSE">SHAK</a>), we observe a put option trade with neutral sentiment. It expires in 64 day(s) on December 20, 2024. Parties traded 60 contract(s) at a $110.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $51.0K, with a price of $850.0 per contract. There were 42 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 60 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MAR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MAR#NASDAQ">MAR</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be neutral, expiring in 820 day(s) on January 15, 2027. This event was a transfer of 50 contract(s) at a $280.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $201.0K, with a price of $4020.0 per contract. There were 13 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 60 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.

SERV

SHAK

XPEV

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 9 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 44% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 33% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 2 are puts, for a total amount of $123,000 and 7, calls, for a total amount of $1,576,800.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $250.0 and $420.0 for Home Depot, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
In terms of liquidity and interest, the mean open interest for Home Depot options trades today is 474.56 with a total volume of 495.00.
In the following chart, we are able to follow the development of volume and open interest of call and put options for Home Depot's big money trades within a strike price range of $250.0 to $420.0 over the last 30 days.
<h3>Home Depot Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1729106158_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 style="text-align: right;">Open Interest</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>HD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$51.55</td>
<td>$50.9</td>
<td>$51.1</td>
<td>$380.00</td>
<td>$1.2M</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">176</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">250</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HD</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/25/24</td>
<td>$4.85</td>
<td>$3.9</td>
<td>$4.05</td>
<td>$415.00</td>
<td>$81.0K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">182</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">208</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$77.1</td>
<td>$75.95</td>
<td>$76.42</td>
<td>$370.00</td>
<td>$76.4K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">187</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">10</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$66.9</td>
<td>$63.85</td>
<td>$64.78</td>
<td>$355.00</td>
<td>$64.7K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">8</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">10</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$169.0</td>
<td>$168.1</td>
<td>$169.0</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
<td>$50.7K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">105</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">7</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.
Having examined the options trading patterns of Home Depot, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
<h3>Where Is Home Depot Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 1,181,359, the price of HD is up by 0.63%, reaching $418.2.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 27 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on Home Depot</h3>
A total of 5 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $437.0.
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&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Piper Sandler keeps a Overweight rating on Home Depot with a target price of $455. 
&#x2A; In a cautious move, an analyst from Melius Research downgraded its rating to Buy, setting a price target of $420. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Oppenheimer has decided to maintain their Perform rating on Home Depot, which currently sits at a price target of $400. 
&#x2A; In a positive move, an analyst from Loop Capital has upgraded their rating to Buy and adjusted the price target to $460. 
&#x2A; In a positive move, an analyst from Gordon Haskett has upgraded their rating to Buy and adjusted the price target to $450. 
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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 $395 to $455.

Truist Securities Maintains Buy on Home Depot, Raises Price Target to $455

Top Wall Street analysts changed their outlook on these top names. For a complete view of all analyst rating changes, including upgrades and downgrades, please see our <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">analyst ratings page</a>.
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<li>Loop Capital analyst Laura Champine upgraded the rating for The Home Depot, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HD#NYSE">HD</a>) from Hold to Buy and raised the price target from $360 to $460. Home Depot shares closed at $414.18 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/HD/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>JMP Securities analyst Devin Ryan upgraded Raymond James Financial, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RJF#NYSE">RJF</a>) from Market Perform to Market Outperform and announced a $146 price target. Raymond James Finl shares closed at $124.90 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/RJF/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Jefferies analyst Sheila Kahyaoglu upgraded the rating for Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LUV#NYSE">LUV</a>) from Underperform to Hold and raised the price target from $24 to $32. Southwest shares settled at $30.67 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/LUV/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Morgan Stanley analyst James Faucette upgraded Affirm Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AFRM#NASDAQ">AFRM</a>) from Underweight to Equal-Weight and raised the price target from $20 to $37. Affirm shares closed at $41.15 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AFRM/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Citigroup analyst James Hardiman upgraded the rating for Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NCLH#NYSE">NCLH</a>) from Neutral to Buy and boosted the price target from $20 to $30. Norwegian Cruise shares closed at $20.80 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/NCLH/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
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<li>Baird cut the price target for Sage Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SAGE#NASDAQ">SAGE</a>) from $13 to $9. Baird analyst Joel Beatty maintained a Neutral rating. Sage Therapeutics shares fell 4.3% to close at $6.43 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/SAGE/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
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<li>Deutsche Bank boosted Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>) price target from $590 to $650. Deutsche Bank analyst Bryan Kraft maintained a Hold rating. Netflix shares gained 2.8% to close at $721.76 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/NFLX/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>Loop Capital raised The Home Depot, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HD#NYSE">HD</a>) price target from $360 to $460. Loop Capital analyst Laura Champine upgraded the stock from Hold to Buy. Home Depot shares gained 1.5% to close at $414.18 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MSFT/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
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Home Depot (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HD#NYSE">HD</a>) has been analyzed by 20 analysts in the last three months, revealing a diverse range of perspectives from bullish to bearish.
The following table encapsulates their recent ratings, offering a glimpse into the evolving sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Indifferent</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">8</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">3</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">9</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">3</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">3</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">3</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">4</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts have recently evaluated Home Depot and provided 12-month price targets. The average target is $398.45, accompanied by a high estimate of $460.00 and a low estimate of $330.00. Observing a 5.91% increase, the current average has risen from the previous average price target of $376.22. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1728475314_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Analyzing Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Breakdown</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>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<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>
<tr>
<td>Steven Shemesh</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Sector Perform</td>
<td>$363.00</td>
<td>$377.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Laura Champine</td>
<td>Loop Capital</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$330.00</td>
<td>$360.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Scot Ciccarelli</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$395.00</td>
<td>$396.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Lasser</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$425.00</td>
<td>$400.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Greg Melich</td>
<td>Evercore ISI Group</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$400.00</td>
<td>$415.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>W. Andrew Carter</td>
<td>Stifel</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$375.00</td>
<td>$380.00</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>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>Christopher Horvers</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$400.00</td>
<td>$377.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Scot Ciccarelli</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$396.00</td>
<td>$406.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>W. Andrew Carter</td>
<td>Stifel</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$380.00</td>
<td>$374.00</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: Delving into assessments, analysts assign qualitative values, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings communicate 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>
Considering these analyst evaluations in conjunction with other financial indicators can offer a comprehensive understanding of Home Depot's market position. Stay informed and make well-informed decisions with 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>All You Need to Know About 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>Home Depot's Financial Performance</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: The company's market capitalization surpasses industry averages, showcasing a dominant size relative to peers and suggesting a strong market position.
Positive Revenue Trend: Examining Home Depot's financials over 3 months reveals a positive narrative. The company achieved a noteworthy revenue growth rate of 0.6% as of 31 July, 2024, showcasing a substantial increase in top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company stands out with a growth rate higher than the average among peers in the Consumer Discretionary sector.
Net Margin: Home Depot's net margin surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 10.56% net margin, the company effectively manages costs and achieves strong profitability.
Return on Equity (ROE): The company's ROE is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive ROE of 146.19%, the company showcases effective utilization of equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): Home Depot's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional ROA, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable ROA of 5.18%, the company showcases efficient use of assets and strong financial health.
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>How Are Analyst Ratings Determined?</h2>
Within the domain of banking and financial systems, analysts specialize in reporting for specific stocks or defined sectors. Their work involves attending company conference calls and meetings, researching company financial statements, and communicating with insiders to publish "analyst ratings" for stocks. Analysts typically assess and rate each stock once per quarter.
Some analysts publish their predictions for metrics such as growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide additional guidance with their ratings. When using analyst ratings, it is important to keep in mind that stock and sector analysts are also human and are only offering their opinions to investors.
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