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HP (HPQ) Stock Price & Analysis

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HPQ Stock Chart & Stats

$29.93$1.66(5.87%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$30$32.5$35Aug 10Aug 24Sep 8Sep 21Oct 5Oct 19Nov 2
Day’s Range
$28.41 - $30.82
52-Week Range
$17.56 - $36.23
Previous Close
$28.27
Volume
N/A
Average Volume (3M)
12.87M
Market Cap
$25.49B
Enterprise Value
$31.45B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)
$4.17B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)
$10.34B
Price to Earnings (P/E)
11.3
Beta
1.19
Next Earnings
Nov 24, 2026 (Est.)
EPS Estimate
0.75
Last Dividend Ex-Date
Sep 09, 2026
Dividend Yield
4.01%

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say

Personal Systems And AI-PC Growth

Personal Systems growth is strengthening HP’s core business, with commercial revenue and AI-PC adoption providing additional avenues for expansion. Rising AI-PC mix and strategic growth areas could support product differentiation, premium demand, and improved relevance across future refresh cycles.

Strong Cash Generation

Substantial operating and free cash flow gives HP internal funding capacity for product development, debt reduction, dividends, and repurchases. Positive FCF growth and earnings conversion provide resilience while demand and margins fluctuate, although cash generation remains important to sustaining capital returns.

Print Innovation And Strategic Expansion

Growth in tank printers, industrial printing, and workflow solutions shows that HP is developing opportunities beyond traditional office printing. The RRD agreement and international Precise Print expansion can deepen enterprise relationships and support longer-lived, solution-oriented revenue streams.

Bears Say

Aggressive Balance Sheet

Negative equity removes much of the traditional balance-sheet cushion for shareholders, while sizable debt limits financial flexibility. Although HP is generating cash and has paid down some debt, leverage remains harder to underwrite if demand weakens, margins contract, or refinancing needs rise.

Margin Compression And Rising Costs

Lower gross margin and rising component costs pressure profitability across HP’s hardware-led model. Pricing pass-through may lag for some channels and contracts, so cost inflation could persistently reduce operating leverage until product mix, pricing, or input-cost trends improve.

Structural PC Demand Uncertainty

The absence of FY27 guidance reflects uncertainty around a potentially contracting PC market, making future revenue and unit planning less predictable. Industry volume declines could force HP to rely more heavily on mix, pricing, AI-PC adoption, and commercial share gains to protect earnings.

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HPQ FAQ

What was HP’s price range in the past 12 months?
HP lowest stock price was $17.56 and its highest was $36.23 in the past 12 months.
What is HP’s market cap?
HP’s market cap is $25.49B.
When is HP’s upcoming earnings report date?
HP’s next earnings report is estimated for Nov 24, 2026 (not yet confirmed), which is in 19 days.
How were HP’s earnings last quarter?
HP released its earnings results on Aug 26, 2026. The company reported $0.83 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.664 by $0.166.
Is HP overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts HP’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does HP pay dividends?
HP pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.3 which represents an annual dividend yield of 4.01%. See more information on HP dividends here
What is HP’s EPS estimate?
HP’s EPS estimate is 0.75.
How many shares outstanding does HP have?
HP has 901,790,950 shares outstanding.
What happened to HP’s price movement after its last earnings report?
HP reported an EPS of $0.83 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.664. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -2.918%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of HP?
Hedge funds hold HP shares: the largest hedge-fund position in HP is 71,885,238 shares, and hedge funds increased their holdings by 7.4M shares last quarter.
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology