Whittier Trust Co. Increases Stake in Home Depot

Institutional investor boosts holdings in home improvement retailer

Apr. 18, 2026 at 12:23pm

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Whittier Trust Co., a financial services firm, increased its stake in The Home Depot, Inc. (NYSE: HD) by 5% in the fourth quarter, according to a recent SEC filing. The firm now owns 72,655 shares of the home improvement retailer's stock, valued at $25.38 million.

Why it matters

Home Depot is one of the largest home improvement retailers in the United States, and its stock performance is closely watched by investors and analysts. Institutional investors like Whittier Trust Co. taking larger positions in the company can signal confidence in the retailer's long-term growth prospects.

The details

According to the 13F filing, Whittier Trust Co. added 3,443 shares of Home Depot stock during the fourth quarter, bringing its total holdings to 72,655 shares. The firm's position in Home Depot is now valued at $25.38 million, up from $24.18 million at the end of the previous quarter.

Whittier Trust Co. filed its 13F report for the fourth quarter of 2026 on April 18, 2026.
The firm increased its stake in Home Depot during the three-month period ending December 31, 2025.

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