Carillon Tower Advisers released its Q4 2025 investor letter, noting a positive year for the equity market. The S&P 500 Index returned 2.7% in Q4 and finished the year up 17.9%. Strong AI investment and Fed interest rate cuts drove market optimism. The Carillon Eagle Growth & Income Fund holds $493.06 million in net assets.

The Home Depot, Inc. (NYSE:HD) was highlighted in the investor letter. The stock had a one-month return of 3.04% and closed at $390.68 per share on February 11, 2026. The Home Depot, Inc. (NYSE:HD) experienced a decline after weaker-than-expected same-store sales, but recent acquisitions are performing well.

Telsey Advisory lowered The Home Depot (HD) price target to $430 but maintains an outperform rating. 104 hedge fund portfolios held The Home Depot, Inc. (NYSE:HD) at the end of the third quarter. While acknowledging its potential, some AI stocks may offer greater upside potential with less downside risk.

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