Walmart (WMT 0.26%) and Home Depot (HD 1.01%) don't directly compete for shoppers, but they share many similarities as investments. They are both leaders in their respective retailing niches, for one, and tend to show steady market-share gains with each passing year. Shareholders' returns are also boosted by significant dividend and stock buyback spending as well.But which stock is a better fit for your portfolio at these prices? Let's dive right in.Walmart is more stableHome Depot's business expands more q ...

It would be easy to presume Home Depot (HD 1.01%) stock just isn't worth owning right now. The economy looks a bit wobbly thanks to high inflation, and cash-strapped consumers aren't prioritizing home improvement in this environment. It also feels like a real estate bubble is on the verge of popping, with high interest rates seemingly undermining interest in still-overpriced homes.Home Depot shares are arguably worth buying despite these stumbling blocks, however, for reasons that aren't quite as evident. H ...

Dividend growth stocks can be ideal investments to hold in your portfolio for decades. As long as their fundamentals don't change, these stocks can generate an increasing amount of dividend income for your portfolio over the years. And during that time, their valuations may also rise and boost your overall gains from holding these stocks.Three top dividend growth stocks that recently raised their payouts are Coca-Cola (KO 0.10%), Home Depot (HD 0.55%), and Walmart (WMT 0.05%). Here's how large their recent ...

felixmizioznikov/iStock Editorial via Getty Images Last March, I placed a "Sell" rating on Home Depot (NYSE:HD), arguing the stock was overvalued and that the repair and remodel market would start to slow while the company faced pressures from wage inflation and lumber deflation. The stock, however, has been a strong performer, up over 32% versus 28% for the S&P. More recently in September, I noted that remodeling activity was expected to start to decline in 2024, which could hurt the stock. Company Pro ...

Home Depot (HD) has recently been on Zacks.com's list of the most searched stocks. Therefore, you might want to consider some of the key factors that could influence the stock's performance in the near future.Shares of this home-improvement retailer have returned +4.5% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +3.8% change. The Zacks Building Products - Retail industry, to which Home Depot belongs, has gained 6.1% over this period. Now the key question is: Where could the stock be headed in t ...

Joe Raedle The Home Depot, Inc. (NYSE:HD) is an Atlanta based home improvement retailer, selling various building materials, home improvement products, lawn and garden products, and décor products, as well as facilities maintenance, repair, and operations products. We initiated coverage on Home Depot back in August 2022 with an initial neutral rating, which we later in 2022 downgraded to a “sell”, due to the strong macroeconomic headwinds, created by the poor consumer confidence, elevated inflation leve ...

Home Depot (HD 0.17%) just gave investors a slew of updates about its business momentum heading into 2024. The home improvement retailer's fourth-quarter report contained more than just a look back at the previous three months, too. Management also outlined its official 2024 outlook, including details on its operating results and its capital return plans.The report was mostly positive, although there were some yellow flags for investors to take note of if they're considering buying this stock. Let's take a ...

Home Depot (HD 1.98%) just reported its fiscal 2023's fourth-quarter results, and they were a mixed bag. For the period ended Jan. 28, revenue totaled $34.8 billion, down 2.9% year over year. This missed analysts' expectations by $150 million. While diluted earnings per share of $2.82 also declined, this figure beat estimates.This top retail stock has soared 18% in the last three months amid a strong market backdrop. But it remains 13% off its peak price. There's an opportunity here for prospective investor ...

I like tracking Home Depot (NYSE:HD) stock given just how important housing is to the broader economy (and I like that they sell lumber!). That’s why its fourth-quarter earnings report is particularly interesting.Home Depot reported a decline in same-store sales of 3.5% in the fourth quarter of 2023, with a notable 4% decrease observed within the U.S. market specifically. Yet, housing seems to remain strong. I say “seems” purposely here, because the decline in Home Depot’s sales does seem to suggest there’s ...

The Dow Jones Industrial Average is underperforming the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite year to date. But there are 10 dividend-paying Dow components that reached new all-time intraday and closing highs within the last month.Of the 10, The Home Depot (HD 0.06%) and Microsoft (MSFT -0.31%) stand out as the best dividend stocks to buy now. Here's why. New heightsInvestor optimism and growing earnings helped the following 10 Dow components reach new all-time highs in recent weeks.CompanyIntraday High DateIntraday ...