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Home Depot has been a top stock for dividend growth.

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Falling interest rates should be good news for the home improvement retailer.

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These industry leaders pay above-average yields and have paid dividends every year for decades.

In the closing of the recent trading day, Home Depot (HD) stood at $408.95, denoting a +0.92% change from the preceding trading day.

In the most recent trading session, Home Depot (HD) closed at $396.93, indicating a -0.93% shift from the previous trading day.

On September 27, 2024, investors will get the latest reading on inflation from the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) index. In August, the reading came in at 2.5%.

The trends in existing U.S. home sales tend to be leading indicators for Home Depot's earnings. But there's a lag, so the stock's valuation will look expensive when home sales are starting to improve.

Home improvement retailers are among the first to see a lift from the Fed's rate cut. Share prices for Home Depot and Lowe's are up, and spending on projects is expected to follow.

In the closing of the recent trading day, Home Depot (HD) stood at $384.01, denoting a +0.2% change from the preceding trading day.

Home Depot has a dividend yield of 2.4% The company has paid a quarterly dividend since 1987 and raised it for 15 consecutive years. The home improvement retailer has a payout ratio of 58.4%.

Home Depot (NYSE HD) was fined for overcharging customers, and the Los Angeles County District Attorney brought a case against the huge home improvement company.

The Home Depot's strong moat, scale, and market position support long-term growth, despite a lack of new store expansion. Aging U.S. housing stock and secular trends drive demand for home improveme...