Home Depot downgrade shifts analyst tone, shares under pressure in the Dow

By Anna Wagner, Analysts & Consensus desk. Reviewed prior to publication on 2026-06-23, 13:22.

Home Depot (US4370761029) faces a more cautious view from Wall Street today. Wolfe Research downgraded the NYSE-listed Dow Jones component from Outperform to Peer Perform on June 23, 2026, citing growing earnings concerns. Wolfe Research downgrade summary on GuruFocus

What Wolfe Research highlights

According to the Wolfe Research note, Home Depot’s shift toward serving more professional customers is a central factor in the rating change. The firm points to a strategic emphasis on the pro segment and a "lock-in" phenomenon that could weigh on earnings visibility. Analyst commentary on the earnings outlook

The downgrade to Peer Perform reflects Wolfe’s view that near-term earnings strength is uncertain compared with other retail peers. The note references a current price-earnings ratio of about 23.2 for Home Depot, indicating that the stock still trades at a premium valuation versus more cyclical retailers. Valuation and GF Score metrics for HD

Other analyst views and year-to-date performance

Despite the Wolfe downgrade, some houses remain constructive on Home Depot. In May 2026 an unnamed Wall Street firm trimmed its price target from 450 to 430 dollars but reiterated a Buy rating, arguing that the company retains a strong competitive edge in home improvement retail. Analyst price-target revisions cited by Yahoo Finance

On the same day, Mizuho lowered its target from 415 to 385 dollars while maintaining an Outperform stance, underlining confidence in Home Depot’s ability to navigate current housing and renovation trends. Mizuho’s updated view on the stock

The business behind the stock

Home Depot generates most of its revenue by selling building materials, tools, garden supplies and home improvement products to both DIY consumers and professional contractors. A representative category is its range of cordless power tools, which targets renovation and construction projects across the United States. Product assortment overview on the corporate site

Where the shares trade today

The Home Depot shares (US4370761029) last closed on the NYSE at 326.62 US dollars on June 22, 2026, according to Trading Dashboard data. Closing price and volume statistics for HD

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