About The Home Depot, Inc.
The Home Depot, Inc. (HD) has been publicly traded since 1981, making it a 45-year-old public company. It operates in the Home Improvement Retail industry within the Consumer Cyclical sector. The company is headquartered in Atlanta, United States and employs approximately 470,000 people. With a market capitalization of $338 billion, HD is one of the largest publicly traded companies.
Key Statistics
- Current Price
- $339.79
- Market Cap
- $338.26B
- 52-Week High
- $426.75
- 52-Week Low
- $326.31
- Sector
- Consumer Cyclical
- Industry
- Home Improvement Retail
$1,000 Invested
Monthly Returns Heatmap
Annual Returns
| Year | Return | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -0.84% | $341.81 | $338.93 |
| 2025 | -9.33% | $377.01 | $341.81 |
| 2024 | +15.00% | $327.84 | $377.01 |
| 2023 | +12.77% | $290.72 | $327.84 |
| 2022 | -21.98% | $372.61 | $290.72 |
| 2021 | +59.51% | $233.60 | $372.61 |
| 2020 | +24.50% | $187.63 | $233.60 |
| 2019 | +30.56% | $143.71 | $187.63 |
| 2018 | -7.30% | $155.02 | $143.71 |
| 2017 | +44.61% | $107.20 | $155.02 |
| 2016 | +3.54% | $103.53 | $107.20 |
| 2015 | +28.52% | $80.55 | $103.53 |
| 2014 | +30.24% | $61.85 | $80.55 |
| 2013 | +35.90% | $45.51 | $61.85 |
| 2012 | +50.34% | $30.27 | $45.51 |
| 2011 | +23.50% | $24.51 | $30.27 |
| 2010 | +24.95% | $19.62 | $24.51 |
| 2009 | +30.56% | $15.03 | $19.62 |
| 2008 | -11.39% | $16.96 | $15.03 |
| 2007 | -31.14% | $24.63 | $16.96 |
| 2006 | +1.01% | $24.38 | $24.63 |
| 2005 | -4.35% | $25.49 | $24.38 |
| 2004 | +21.46% | $20.98 | $25.49 |
| 2003 | +49.04% | $14.08 | $20.98 |
| 2002 | -52.62% | $29.72 | $14.08 |
| 2001 | +12.19% | $26.49 | $29.72 |
| 2000 | -33.32% | $39.73 | $26.49 |
| 1999 | +68.97% | $23.51 | $39.73 |
| 1998 | +108.46% | $11.28 | $23.51 |
| 1997 | +76.90% | $6.38 | $11.28 |
| 1996 | +5.43% | $6.05 | $6.38 |
| 1995 | +4.26% | $5.80 | $6.05 |
| 1994 | +16.85% | $4.96 | $5.80 |
| 1993 | -21.77% | $6.34 | $4.96 |
| 1992 | +50.61% | $4.21 | $6.34 |
| 1991 | +162.25% | $1.61 | $4.21 |
| 1990 | +58.73% | $1.01 | $1.61 |
| 1989 | +74.35% | $0.58 | $1.01 |
| 1988 | +69.38% | $0.34 | $0.58 |
| 1987 | +57.52% | $0.22 | $0.34 |
| 1986 | +43.00% | $0.15 | $0.22 |
| 1985 | -29.58% | $0.22 | $0.15 |
| 1984 | -32.70% | $0.32 | $0.22 |
| 1983 | +114.21% | $0.15 | $0.32 |
| 1982 | +439.24% | $0.03 | $0.15 |
Valuation
HD currently trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 23.8, which is considered moderate relative to the broader market. The forward P/E of 20.8 suggests analysts expect earnings to be lower in the coming year. The price-to-book ratio stands at 26.3. The price-to-sales ratio is 2.0.
Dividends
The Home Depot, Inc. pays a dividend to shareholders with a current yield of 2.75%. This translates to $9.32 per share annually. The payout ratio of 65% indicates moderate dividend coverage.
Risk & Volatility
HD has a beta of 1.04, indicating it is slightly more volatile than the overall market. The stock's 52-week range is $326.31 to $426.75, and it currently trades near its 52-week low.
Analyst Ratings
Based on 33 analyst opinions, HD has a consensus "buy" rating. The average price target of $410.27 suggests 21.0% upside from current levels.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does The Home Depot, Inc. do? ▼
The Home Depot, Inc. is a Home Improvement Retail company operating in the Consumer Cyclical sector. The company is headquartered in Atlanta, United States.
What sector is HD in? ▼
HD operates in the Consumer Cyclical sector, specifically in the Home Improvement Retail industry.
When did HD go public? ▼
The Home Depot, Inc. went public in 1981, making it a 45-year-old public company as of 2026.
Does HD pay dividends? ▼
Yes, The Home Depot, Inc. pays a dividend with a current yield of 2.75%, which is $9.32 per share annually.
What is HD's market cap? ▼
The Home Depot, Inc. has a market capitalization of $338 billion, classifying it as a mega-cap company.
What is HD's P/E ratio? ▼
HD has a trailing P/E ratio of 23.8 and a forward P/E of 20.8, which measures how much investors are paying per dollar of earnings.
Is HD a buy, hold, or sell? ▼
Based on 33 opinions, HD has a consensus "buy" rating. The average price target is $410.27.
Last updated: 3/14/2026