The Home Depot, Inc.

HD · Consumer Cyclical

About The Home Depot, Inc. (HD)

The Home Depot, Inc. is a Home Improvement Retail company operating in the Consumer Cyclical sector.

HD trades on the US stock exchanges (NYSE/NASDAQ) and is classified as a large-cap stock .

Sector
Consumer Cyclical
Industry
Home Improvement Retail

Key Statistics

Current Price
$329.20
Market Cap
$328.44B
52-Week High
$397.63
52-Week Low
$277.15
Sector
Consumer Cyclical
Industry
Home Improvement Retail

$1,000 Invested in The Home Depot, Inc. (HD)

1 Year
$892
+-11%
3 Years
$1,279
+28%
5 Years
$1,007
+1%
10 Years
$3,319
+232%
Since IPO
$20,088,529
+2008753%

How much would $1,000 invested in HD be worth today?

What would $1,000 invested in HD 1 year ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in The Home Depot, Inc. (HD) in 2025 would be worth $892 as of November 2026, representing a -10.8% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in HD 3 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in The Home Depot, Inc. (HD) in 2023 would be worth $1,279 as of November 2026, representing a +27.9% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in HD 5 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in The Home Depot, Inc. (HD) in 2021 would be worth $1,007 as of November 2026, representing a +0.7% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in HD 10 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in The Home Depot, Inc. (HD) in 2016 would be worth $3,319 as of November 2026, representing a +231.8% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in HD at IPO be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in The Home Depot, Inc. (HD) at IPO would be worth $20,088,529 as of November 2026, representing a +2008752.9% total return.

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Monthly Returns Heatmap

Avg Monthly Return
+2.24%
Positive Months
320
59% of 541
Negative Months
214
40% of 541
Data Period
45+ years
541 months
Best Performers
Best month ever: Nov 1982 (+33.6%)
Best month on avg: November (+5.9%)
Worst Performers
Worst month ever: Aug 1984 (-36.8%)
Worst month on avg: September (-0.6%)

Over the past 45+ years (541 months), The Home Depot, Inc. (HD) has averaged a monthly return of +2.24% with a median return of +1.90%. The stock had 320 positive months (59%) and 214 negative months (40%). The best month in HD's history was November 1982 with a +33.6% return, while the worst was August 1984 at -36.8%. Historically, November tends to be the strongest month (averaging +5.9%), and September the weakest (-0.6%).

HD's longest winning streak was 14 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 7 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 1982 with a cumulative return of +184.4%, and the worst was 2002 at -67.8%.

Annual Returns

Over 45 years of trading history, The Home Depot, Inc. (HD) has delivered an average annual return of +35.35% with a median return of +24.50%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +22.97%. The stock posted gains in 33 years (73%) and losses in 12 years (27%).

HD's best year was 1982 with a +439.24% gain, while the worst was 2002 at -52.62%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 9, and the longest losing streak was 2 years. HD achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 29 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 8 years.

Avg Return
+35.35%
Best Year
1982 (+439.24%)
Worst Year
2002 (-52.62%)
Positive Years
33/45
Year Return Start End
2026 -2.25% $336.79 $329.20
2025 -9.33% $371.46 $336.79
2024 +15.00% $323.02 $371.46
2023 +12.77% $286.45 $323.02
2022 -21.98% $367.13 $286.45
2021 +59.51% $230.16 $367.13
2020 +24.50% $184.87 $230.16
2019 +30.56% $141.60 $184.87
2018 -7.30% $152.74 $141.60
2017 +44.61% $105.62 $152.74
2016 +3.54% $102.01 $105.62
2015 +28.52% $79.37 $102.01
2014 +30.24% $60.94 $79.37
2013 +35.90% $44.84 $60.94
2012 +50.34% $29.83 $44.84
2011 +23.50% $24.15 $29.83
2010 +24.95% $19.33 $24.15
2009 +30.56% $14.80 $19.33
2008 -11.39% $16.71 $14.80
2007 -31.14% $24.26 $16.71
2006 +1.01% $24.02 $24.26
2005 -4.35% $25.11 $24.02
2004 +21.46% $20.68 $25.11
2003 +49.04% $13.87 $20.68
2002 -52.62% $29.28 $13.87
2001 +12.19% $26.10 $29.28
2000 -33.32% $39.14 $26.10
1999 +68.97% $23.16 $39.14
1998 +108.46% $11.11 $23.16
1997 +76.90% $6.28 $11.11
1996 +5.43% $5.96 $6.28
1995 +4.26% $5.71 $5.96
1994 +16.85% $4.89 $5.71
1993 -21.77% $6.25 $4.89
1992 +50.61% $4.15 $6.25
1991 +162.25% $1.58 $4.15
1990 +58.73% $1.00 $1.58
1989 +74.35% $0.57 $1.00
1988 +69.38% $0.34 $0.57
1987 +57.52% $0.21 $0.34
1986 +43.00% $0.15 $0.21
1985 -29.58% $0.21 $0.15
1984 -32.70% $0.32 $0.21
1983 +114.21% $0.15 $0.32
1982 +439.24% $0.03 $0.15

Frequently Asked Questions: HD

What sector is HD in? ▼

HD operates in the Consumer Cyclical sector, specifically in the Home Improvement Retail industry. This sector includes retail, automotive, entertainment, and other consumer discretionary businesses.

How has HD performed historically? ▼

Over 45 years of trading history, HD has posted gains in 33 years (73% of the time). The best year was 1982 with a +439.2% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

How can I invest in HD? ▼

You can invest in HD through any brokerage account that offers access to US stock exchanges. Popular options include commission-free brokers like Fidelity, Charles Schwab, or Robinhood (US), or international brokers like Interactive Brokers. You can buy individual shares or invest through ETFs that hold HD.

Last updated: 11/1/2026