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 3.27 on its -10 to +10 scale. The rating is unchanged from the previous daily evaluation.
- Buy signal since
- Price since signal Up 0.73%
- 3-month trend forecast Up 13.37%
- Beat earnings estimates in 3 of the last 4 quarters
- Strong return on equity of 113.3%
- Low bankruptcy risk (Altman Z-Score: 5.67)
Red day on Monday for Home Depot stock after losing 1.36%
(Market data through Aug 10, 2026)
The Home Depot stock price fell by -1.36% on the last day (Monday, 10th Aug 2026) from $355.62 to $350.78. During the last trading day the stock fluctuated 2.00% from a day low at $347.06 to a day high of $354.00. The price has been going up and down for this period, and there has been a 4.37% gain for the last 2 weeks. Volume fell on the last day along with the stock, which is actually a good sign as volume should follow the stock. On the last day, the trading volume fell by -1 million shares and in total, 2 million shares were bought and sold for approximately $776.39 million.
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 13.37% during the next 3 months and, with a 90% probability hold a price between $377.85 and $426.84 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 $347.04 and $341.50. 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). 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 -1.99%. Further fall is indicated until a new bottom pivot has been found. Volume fell together with the price during the last trading day and this reduces the overall risk as volume should follow the price movements.
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 $6.94 (2.00%) between high and low. For the last week, the stock has had daily average volatility of 2.26%.
Our recommended stop-loss: $336.82 (-3.98%) (This stock has low daily movements and this gives low risk. There is a sell signal from a pivot top found 26 days ago.)
Trading Expectations (HD) For The Upcoming Trading Day Of Tuesday 11th
For the upcoming trading day on Tuesday, 11th we expect Home Depot Inc (The) to open at $350.61, and during the day (based on 14 day Average True Range), to move between $346.43 and $355.13, which gives a possible trading interval of +/-$8.70 (+/-2.51%) 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 2.51% move between the lowest and the highest trading price during the day.
Since the stock is closer to the resistance from accumulated volume at $350.81 (0.01%) than the support at $348.86 (0.55%), 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.
Earnings coming up
Home Depot will release earnings BMO on Tuesday, August 18, 2026.The consensus among the analysts for the expected earnings (EPS) is $4.73. We will update the financials statements for Home Depot, that can be found here as soon as the records are public. Our systems has calculated a possible swing of +/- 3.77% in the first trading day after earnings release.
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:
3.267
Buy Candidate
Unchanged
Predicted Fair Opening Price
Predicted fair opening price on August 11, 2026 - $350.61 ( 0.0475%).
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HD Performance
Trading levels for HD
Fibonacci Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 357.55 | 1.93% |
| R2 | 354.90 | 1.18% |
| R1 | 353.26 | 0.708% |
| Price | 350.78 | |
| S1 | 347.96 | -0.80% |
| S2 | 346.32 | -1.27% |
| S3 | 343.67 | -2.03% |
Accumulated Volume Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 352.68 | 0.542% |
| R2 | 350.84 | 0.0171% |
| R1 | 350.81 | 0.0086% |
| Price | 350.78 | |
| S1 | 348.86 | -0.547% |
| S2 | 334.28 | -4.70% |
| S3 | 302.44 | -13.78% |
HD Dividend Payout History
| # | 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% |
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