38th Annual Student Research Conference
Home Depot Stock Valuation
Grant E. Johnson*, Yuanzhi Ding, and Yohani T. Berhanu
Prof. Chuck Boughton, Faculty Mentor
We recommend a Buy rating for The Home Depot, Inc. (NYSE: HD). As the largest home improvement retailer in North America, Home Depot benefits from its market dominance, well-established brand, operational efficiency, and consistent financial performance. The company has shown resilience in navigating macroeconomic challenges, including inflation and changing consumer preferences. Home Depot’s focus on the professional customer segment, strategic investments in supply chain optimization, and growth in e-commerce provide it with multiple avenues for sustainable long-term growth. Compared to its competitors, Home Depot exhibits stronger financial metrics, higher return on equity, and better free cash flow generation. These advantages support our view that HD is a strong long-term investment despite near-term market volatility.
Keywords: Home Depot, Stocks, Stock Analyst, Financial Analyst, Finance, Investments, Dividends, home improvement retailer
Topic(s):Economics
Presentation Type: Oral Presentation
Session: 202-
Location: SUB 3202
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