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Competition and Market Share

HOME DEPOT, INC. · 2026-10-09 · Importance 20 · Surprise 24

A Stifel survey of paint professionals found Sherwin-Williams to be the preferred brand, with Sherwin-Williams or Valspar selected by 49% of respondents. The survey covered third-quarter 2026 trends and was conducted in late September. Paint sales represent more than 6% of combined Home Depot and Lowe’s revenue, making professional paint-brand preferences relevant to Home Depot’s category positioning.

Key facts

• HOME DEPOT, INC. forward 12-month P/E: 18.8X compared with the industry average of 16.77X. source
• Melius Research upgraded HOME DEPOT, INC. to a "strong buy" rating; a consensus analyst outlook includes a "Moderate Buy" rating and a $375.93 price target. source
• HOME DEPOT, INC. saw its shares surge in the last session with trading volume being higher than average. source