Should I buy Home Depot (The) (HD) stock or is it too late?
⭐ The most reliable of them, either direction: UBS — 69% of its targets hit on this sector (477 calls tested). It aims for $420 (+28 %), call made on August 20, 2026, maturing on August 20, 2027 (8 d ago).
Firm-by-firm track record on Home Depot (The)
| Firm | % right | Gain vs sector | Calls | Aims for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UBS | 94 % | +22.4 % | 16 | $420 +28% |
| Stifel | 78 % | +19.8 % | 9 | $340 +3% |
| Oppenheimer | 89 % | +13.9 % | 9 | $310 -6% |
| Morgan Stanley | 71 % | +13.8 % | 38 | $400 +22% |
| Citigroup | 82 % | +13.0 % | 22 | $400 +22% |
| Jefferies | 82 % | +12.6 % | 17 | $361 +10% |
| Wells Fargo | 68 % | +11.4 % | 22 | $400 +22% |
| Piper Sandler | 57 % | +11.1 % | 7 | $378 +15% |
✅ Reasons to believe
- 67% of analysts rate it a buy (Buy consensus, 21 ratings) — a sign of market conviction.
- Median price target $378, i.e. +15% from the current price ($329).
- The most reliable firm on HD, Argus Research (100% hit rate, 3 scored calls), targets $400 (call made on August 19, 2026, maturing on August 19, 2027) (+22%) in its most recent call.
- 7 analysts rated reliable (≥55% hit rate, beat their sector) are bullish on the stock.
- Pays a dividend (2.6% yield), raised for 16 years — regular income on top of potential upside.
⚠️ Reasons to hesitate
- The consensus is not unanimous: of 21 ratings, 7 are neutral.
- A 12-month target is not a guaranteed path: the price can fall in the meantime.
- Volatile stock: sharp swings — including steep drops — are part of its profile.
The analyst consensus on HD
Median target $378 (+15%) · 21 ratings · Buy consensus
⚠️ Information, not investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Analyst targets on a ~12-month horizon.
Frequently asked questions
Should you invest in Home Depot (The) now?
We won't decide for you. The facts: 67% of analysts rate it a buy, median target $378 (+15%), and Argus Research (most reliable on HD, 100%) targets $400. Weigh that against valuation (P/E ~23) and volatility. This is not personalized advice.
Is it too late to invest in Home Depot (The)?
Not according to analysts: the median target ($378) is still +15% above the current price ($329) (most reliable on HD: Argus Research, 100%). The real question isn't "too late" but the price-to-value gap and risk. Not advice.
Is Home Depot (The) still worth investing in?
It depends on the gap between the price ($329) and its estimated value: analysts target $378 on median (+15%), with 67% buys (most reliable on HD: Argus Research, 100%). Cross-check with their real reliability on HD and the cautions above. Information, not advice.
What's the main risk in buying HD?
The consensus is not unanimous: of 21 ratings, 7 are neutral.
→ Go deeper: the full Home Depot (The) profile (consensus, analyst reliability, price target, performance).