Home Depot Stock Target Price and Analyst Consensus

HD Stock  USD 429.13  1.94  0.45%   
The prevalent analyst and expert consensus on Home Depot is Strong Buy with 21 strong buy estimates. The prevailing projected target price is 321.54 with 40 professional opinions. Home Depot buy-or-sell recommendation and consensus module provides average expert sentiment on the projected Home Depot target price to derive its highest and lowest estimates based on target price volatility of 1.173.
Lowest Forecast
292.6
Highest Forecast
356.91
Target Price
321.54
At present, Home Depot's Gross Profit Margin is projected to increase slightly based on the last few years of reporting. At present, Home Depot's Short and Long Term Debt Total is projected to increase significantly based on the last few years of reporting. The current year's Total Current Liabilities is expected to grow to about 23.1 B, whereas Total Stockholder Equity is forecasted to decline to about 991.8 M.
  
It's important to approach Home Depot's target price projections with caution. While they can be useful as part of a broader investment strategy, they are inherently speculative and subject to various kinds of risk, including market volatility and unforeseen external factors. Always consider multiple aspects and do your own research when making investment decisions.

Home Depot Target Price Consensus

Home target price is determined by taking all analyst projections and averaging them out. There is no one specific way to measure analysts' performance other than comparing it to past results via a very sophisticated attribution analysis. Home Depot's target price projections below should be used in combination with other traditional price prediction techniques such as stock price forecasting, investor sentiment analysis, technical analysis, earnings estimate, and various momentum models.
   40  Strong Buy
Most Home analysts issue ratings four times a year, at intervals of three months. Ratings are usually accompanied by a target price to help potential investors understand Home stock's fair price compared to its market value. Analysts arrive at stock ratings after researching the public financial statements of Home Depot, talking to its executives and customers, or listening to those companies' conference calls.
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Home Depot Target Price Projection

Home Depot's current and average target prices are 429.13 and 321.54, respectively. The current price of Home Depot is the price at which Home Depot is currently trading. On the other hand, Home Depot's target price is what analysts think the stock is worth or could sell for in the future. The more significant the discrepancy between the two prices, the more it stimulates investors to act.

Current Price

Home Depot Market Quote on 30th of November 2024

Low Price427.54Odds
High Price431.0Odds

429.13

Target Price

Analyst Consensus On Home Depot Target Price

Low Estimate292.6Odds
High Estimate356.91Odds

321.54

Historical Lowest Forecast  292.6 Target Price  321.54 Highest Forecast  356.91
Note that most analysts generally publish their price targets in research reports on specific companies, along with recommendations for the company's stock.Although price targets are often quoted in the financial news media, there could be a delay between the publication of the latest analyst outlook on Home Depot and the information provided on this page.

Home Depot Analyst Ratings

Home Depot's analyst stock recommendations are determined by taking an average estimate of all analysts we track and classifying them as Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Strong Sell, or Sell. Ratings generally communicate what analysts sense about Home Depot stock, and they use a lot of effort and time to analyze it and arrive at a rating. That suggests that analyst recommendations are the outcome of an objective and thorough examination of Home Depot's financials, market performance, and future outlook by experienced professionals. Home Depot's historical ratings below, therefore, can serve as a valuable tool for investors.

Analyst Consensus Breakdown

Average Consensus Estimates

Analysts determine stock price targets through various methods, including financial modeling, peer comparison, and company analysis. The stock price target is the analyst's best estimate of the future price of a stock and is used by investors to make investment decisions. However, it is important to note that stock price targets are not guaranteed, and the actual price of a stock can differ significantly from the target due to various factors such as market conditions, economic events, and company developments.

Steps to utilize Home Depot price targets

Home Depot's stock target price is an estimate of its future price, usually made by analysts. Using Home Depot's target price to determine if it is a suitable investment can be done through the following steps:
  • Look at Home Depot's target prices provided by various analysts and compare them. This can help you gain a more balanced view of the Stock's potential.
  • Look at the analyst's track record to determine if they have a history of accurately predicting stock prices.
  • Look at the Company's financials, including revenue, earnings, and debt, to determine if it is in good financial health.
  • Consider market conditions. For example, take into account the state of the economy, competition, and regulatory environment, to determine if Home Depot's stock is likely to perform well.
  • Diversify your portfolio and do not rely solely on stock target prices to make investment decisions. Invest in a mix of stocks, bonds, and other assets to manage risk.
Remember that stock target prices are just estimates and are subject to change. Therefore, using them as one factor in a larger investment strategy is essential rather than relying solely on them to make decisions.

Additional Home Depot Value Projection Modules

Most investment researchers agree that the mispricing and readjustment of any Stock value happens often and is sometimes even predictable, but there is no strong theory explaining why it happens. The current price of Home Depot is a key component of Home Depot valuation and have some predictive power on the future returns of a Home Depot.
Sophisticated investors, who have witnessed many market ups and downs, anticipate that the market will even out over time. This tendency of Home Depot's price to converge to an average value over time is called mean reversion. However, historically, high market prices usually discourage investors that believe in mean reversion to invest, while low prices are viewed as an opportunity to buy.
Hype
Prediction
LowEstimatedHigh
428.95430.12431.29
Details
Intrinsic
Valuation
LowRealHigh
402.46403.63472.04
Details
Naive
Forecast
LowNextHigh
433.19434.37435.54
Details
Earnings
Estimates (0)
LowProjected EPSHigh
3.703.783.86
Details

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Please note, the presentation of Home Depot's financial position, as portrayed in its financial statements, is often influenced by management's estimates, judgments, and sometimes even manipulations. In the best case, Home Depot's management is honest, while the outside auditors are strict and uncompromising. Please utilize our Beneish M Score to check the likelihood of Home Depot's management manipulating its earnings.