Home Depot is a publicly traded company, which means it is owned by its shareholders who hold the company’s stock. The company’s shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol HD. The company is controlled by a board of directors, who are elected by the shareholders, CEO and other executive officers, who are appointed by the board of directors. The company’s stock can be purchased by individuals through a brokerage account. Additionally, institutional investors such as mutual funds, pension funds, and hedge funds also own shares of the company.
