Home Depot, the Georgia-based home improvement retailer, has had one its best years to date. Home Depot’s share price hit a 52-week high on September 25th of $60.58, caping off a year that saw growth of nearly 42%. The recent housing market recovery has served as a catalyst, as Home Depot exceeded quarterly estimates all but once. The companies earnings per share increased nearly 20% over the year, and quarterly dividends yielded 2% per share further emphasizing Home Depot’s record breaking year. http://www.sacbee.com/2012/09/27/4859927/the-zacks-analyst-blog-highlights.html
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