
Home Depot (HD) Stock Forecast & Price Target
Home Depot (HD) Analyst Ratings
Bulls say
Home Depot's positive stock outlook is supported by a 2.4% increase in ticket sales in 4Q25, driven by price increases and a shift towards higher-ticket products, in conjunction with rising home values and the anticipated boost in existing home sales. The company anticipates its earnings per share (EPS) will rise to $16.57 for 2027, reflecting a projected comparable sales growth of approximately 3.5% and an improved operating margin of 13.1%. Additionally, even amidst a challenging housing environment, Home Depot is expected to achieve total sales growth of 2.5% to 4% year-over-year, aided by the contributions from its recent acquisition of GMS and continued market share growth.
Bears say
Home Depot's fourth-quarter 2025 results reflected a notable decrease in sales, with a 3.8% decline to $38.2 billion, and a significantly lower comparable sales growth than anticipated, posting only 0.4%. The company's gross margin contracted by 19 basis points to 32.6%, and operating margin expectations showed a contraction of 14 basis points to 12.9%, indicating challenges in profitability amidst rising costs and investment pressures. Additionally, persistent housing affordability issues driven by elevated mortgage rates and high home prices suggest a challenging macroeconomic environment that may hinder future growth prospects for the retailer.
This aggregate rating is based on analysts' research of Home Depot and is not a guaranteed prediction by Public.com or investment advice.
Home Depot (HD) Analyst Forecast & Price Prediction
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