Should you buy HD stock?

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Based on market data through , StockInvest.us rates Home Depot (HD) as a Buy Candidate with a technical score of 3.86 on its -10 to +10 scale. The rating is unchanged from the previous daily evaluation.

  • Buy signal since
  • Price since signal Up 2.12%
  • 3-month trend forecast Up 13.11%
  • Buy Candidate 3.86
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Home Depot stock price up 1.75% on Friday
(Market data through Aug 07, 2026)

Buy candidate since Aug 04, 2026 Gain 2.12%

The Home Depot stock price gained 1.75% on the last trading day (Friday, 7th Aug 2026), rising from $349.52 to $355.62. During the last trading day the stock fluctuated 2.32% from a day low at $348.74 to a day high of $356.83. The price has risen in 6 of the last 10 days and is up by 6.8% over the past 2 weeks. Volume has increased on the last day along with the price, which is a positive technical sign, and, in total, 962 thousand more shares were traded than the day before. In total, 4 million shares were bought and sold for approximately $1.27 billion.

The stock lies in the middle of a wide and strong rising trend in the short term and a further rise within the trend is signaled. Given the current short-term trend, the stock is expected to rise 13.11% during the next 3 months and, with a 90% probability hold a price between $376.02 and $424.68 at the end of this 3-month period.

HD Signals & Forecast

The Home Depot stock holds buy signals from both short and long-term Moving Averages giving a positive forecast for the stock. Also, there is a general buy signal from the relation between the two signals where the short-term average is above the long-term average. On corrections down, there will be some support from the lines at $344.55 and $341.03. A breakdown below any of these levels will issue sell signals. Furthermore, there is a buy signal from the 3 month Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD). Volume is rising along with the price. This is considered to be a good technical signal. Some negative signals were issued as well, and these may have some influence on the near short-term development. A sell signal was issued from a pivot top point on Thursday, July 02, 2026, and so far it has fallen -0.637%. Further fall is indicated until a new bottom pivot has been found.

Support, Risk & Stop-loss for Home Depot stock

Home Depot finds support from accumulated volume at $348.86 and this level may hold a buying opportunity as an upwards reaction can be expected when the support is being tested.

This stock is usually traded at a good volume, and with minor daily changes, the risk is considered to be low. During the last day, the stock moved $8.09 (2.32%) between high and low. For the last week, the stock has had daily average volatility of 2.45%.

Our recommended stop-loss: $342.31 (-3.74%) (This stock has low daily movements and this gives low risk. There is a sell signal from a pivot top found 25 days ago.)

Trading Expectations (HD) For The Upcoming Trading Day Of Monday 10th

For the upcoming trading day on Monday, 10th we expect Home Depot Inc (The) to open at $353.73, and during the day (based on 14 day Average True Range), to move between $351.27 and $359.97, which gives a possible trading interval of +/-$8.71 (+/-2.48%) up or down from last closing price. If Home Depot Inc (The) takes out the full calculated possible swing range there will be an estimated 2.48% move between the lowest and the highest trading price during the day.

Since the stock is closer to the resistance from accumulated volume at $357.90 (0.64%) than the support at $348.86 (1.90%), our systems don't find the trading risk/reward intra-day attractive and any bets should be held until the stock is closer to the support level.

Is Home Depot Inc (The) stock A Buy?

Several short-term signals, along with a general good trend, are positive and we conclude that the current level may hold a buying opportunity as there is a fair chance for Home Depot stock to perform well in the short-term.

Current score: 3.863 Buy Candidate Unchanged

Predicted Fair Opening Price

Predicted fair opening price on August 10, 2026 - $353.73 ( 0.531%).

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Fibonacci Support & Resistance Levels

Level Price
R3 361.82 1.74%
R2 358.73 0.87%
R1 356.82 0.338%
Price 355.62
S1 350.64 -1.40%
S2 348.73 -1.94%
S3 345.64 -2.81%

Accumulated Volume Support & Resistance Levels

Level Price
R3 0 -
R2 0 -
R1 357.90 0.641%
Price 355.62
S1 348.86 -1.90%
S2 334.28 -6.00%
S3 302.44 -14.95%

HD Dividend Payout History


# Declaration Date Ex-Date Pay Date Amount Yield
1 Jun 04, 2026 Jun 04, 2026 Jun 18, 2026 $2.33 0.744%
2 Feb 24, 2026 Mar 12, 2026 Mar 26, 2026 $2.33 0.620%
3 Nov 20, 2025 Dec 04, 2025 Dec 18, 2025 $2.30 0.683%
4 Aug 21, 2025 Sep 04, 2025 Sep 18, 2025 $2.30 0.562%
5 May 22, 2025 Jun 05, 2025 Jun 18, 2025 $2.30 0.621%

FAQ

What is the symbol for Home Depot Stock and on which exchange is it traded?
The symbol for Home Depot is HD and it is traded on the NYSE (New York Stock Exchange).

Should I buy or sell Home Depot Stock?
Based on market data through Aug 07, 2026, StockInvest.us rates Home Depot (HD) as a Buy Candidate with a technical score of 3.86 on its -10 to +10 scale. The rating is unchanged from the previous daily evaluation. Since the Buy signal began on Aug 04, 2026, the price has risen 2.12%. The current 3-month trend forecast projects a rise of 13.11%.

How to buy Home Depot Stock?
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What's the current price of Home Depot Stock?
As of the end of day on the Aug 07, 2026, the price of an Home Depot (HD) share was $355.62.

What is the 52-week high and low for Home Depot Stock?
The 52-week high for Home Depot Stock is $426.75 and the 52-week low is $289.10.

What is the market capitalization of Home Depot Stock?
As of the Aug 07, 2026, the market capitalization of Home Depot is 354.595B.

When is the next earnings date for Home Depot?
The upcoming earnings date for Home Depot is Aug 18, 2026.
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ABOUT HOME DEPOT INC (THE)
Home Depot
The Home Depot, Inc. operates as a home improvement retailer. It operates The Home Depot stores that sell various building materials, home improvement products, lawn and garden products, and décor products, as well as facilities maintenance, repair, and operations products The company also offers installation services for flooring, cabinets and cabinet makeovers, countertops, furnaces and central air systems, and windows. In addition, it provide...
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