Richard V. McPhail, an insider at Home Depot Inc (HD), executed a significant sale of 44,767 shares on September 21, 2025, at a price of $412.00 per share, totaling $18.44 million. Following this transaction, McPhail retains an equal number of shares in the company.
Home Depot, a leading retailer in the sale of building materials and home improvement products, operates approximately 2,353 retail stores across the U.S. and Canada. The company serves both do-it-yourself (DIY) and professional customers, employing around 470,100 full-time staff. It reported a market capitalization of $333.0 billion, a P/E ratio of 22.83, and a dividend yield of 275.0%.
Insider selling can arise from various motivations, including diversification, tax planning, or personal financial needs. While such transactions may attract investor attention, they do not inherently signal negative sentiment towards the company. This sale by McPhail represents one data point among many that investors may consider.
Investors are encouraged to look at broader patterns of insider activity and evaluate them alongside other fundamental and technical factors. Upcoming earnings reports are anticipated on November 18, 2025, with an EPS estimate of $3.95 and projected revenue of $42.3 billion, and on May 18, 2026, with an EPS estimate of $3.97 and revenue of $42.8 billion.