Home Depot: We Do Not See Any Growth Catalysts In The Near Future
Summary
- The macroeconomic environment remains challenging for Home Depot, with weak consumer confidence, low existing home sales, and ongoing geopolitical uncertainty impacting demand.
- Valuation models, including dividend discount and price multiples, suggest HD stock is overvalued compared to both sector peers and its historical averages.
- Recent earnings showed lackluster performance: comp sales declined, margins contracted, accounts receivable rose, and EPS fell year-over-year.
- Given these headwinds and unattractive valuation, we maintain a neutral 'hold' rating and do not see the current price as a buying opportunity.
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