Legal & General Group Plc Boosts Stake in Home Depot

Institutional investor increases position in home improvement retailer

Published on Mar. 10, 2026

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Legal & General Group Plc, a major institutional investor, has increased its stake in The Home Depot, Inc. (NYSE:HD) by 1.9% in the third quarter. The firm now owns 6,181,165 shares of the home improvement retailer's stock, making it one of Home Depot's largest shareholders.

Why it matters

Home Depot is a bellwether stock in the home improvement and retail sectors. Institutional investors closely watch changes in major shareholders' positions as it can signal broader market trends and investor sentiment around the company.

The details

According to a recent 13F filing, Legal & General Group Plc boosted its position in Home Depot shares by 116,875 during the third quarter. The firm now owns 6,181,165 shares, or 0.62% of the company's outstanding stock, valued at over $2.5 billion. Home Depot is the 22nd largest holding in Legal & General's portfolio.

  • Legal & General Group Plc increased its stake in Home Depot during the 3rd quarter of 2026.

The players

Legal & General Group Plc

A major global financial services company and institutional investor.

The Home Depot, Inc.

A leading home improvement retailer with over 2,300 stores worldwide.

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The takeaway

Legal & General's increased stake in Home Depot signals continued institutional confidence in the home improvement retailer's long-term growth prospects, despite some recent market volatility.