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
$330.90
Market Cap
$329.58B
52-Week High
$426.75
52-Week Low
$320.26
Sector
Consumer Cyclical
Industry
Home Improvement Retail

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

1 Year
$966
+-3%
3 Years
$1,238
+24%
5 Years
$1,335
+34%
10 Years
$3,241
+224%
Since IPO
$19,895,340
+1989434%

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 $966 as of May 2026, representing a -3.4% 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 $1,238 as of May 2026, representing a +23.8% 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 $1,335 as of May 2026, representing a +33.5% 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 $3,241 as of May 2026, representing a +224.1% 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 $19,895,340 as of May 2026, representing a +1989434.0% total return.

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Monthly Returns Heatmap

Avg Monthly Return
+2.26%
Positive Months
318
60% of 534
Negative Months
209
39% of 534
Data Period
44+ years
534 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 (-0.3%)

Over the past 44+ years (534 months), The Home Depot, Inc. (HD) has averaged a monthly return of +2.26% with a median return of +1.92%. The stock had 318 positive months (60%) and 209 negative months (39%). 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 (-0.3%).

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 +35.33% with a median return of +24.50%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +22.98%. 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
+35.33%
Best Year
1982 (+439.24%)
Worst Year
2002 (-52.62%)
Positive Years
33/45
Year Return Start End
2026 -3.19% $341.81 $330.90
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

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: 3/24/2026