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HPQ Stock Chart & Stats
$29.52
$1.24(5.06%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$29.52
$1.24(5.06%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$17.56 - $36.23
Previous CloseN/A
Volume11.63M
Average Volume (3M)14.82M
Market Cap
$32.00B
Enterprise Value$31.45K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$4.17B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$10.34B
Price to Earnings (P/E)13.4
Beta1.19
Next Earnings
Dec 01, 2026EPS Estimate
0.75Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield3.38%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)2.65
Shares Outstanding901,790,950
10 Day Avg. Volume14,839,590
30 Day Avg. Volume14,823,601
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-1.83
Price to Book (P/B)-75.65
Price to Sales (P/S)0.47
P/FCF Ratio9.35
Enterprise Value/Market Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$26.85Price Target Upside-9.06% Downside
Rating ConsensusModerate Sell
Number of Analyst Covering13
EPS Forecast (FY)3.26
Revenue Forecast (FY)$59.96B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Personal Systems Growth And AI-PC AdoptionStrong Personal Systems growth provides a durable earnings foundation, while rising AI-PC adoption can support premium mix and product differentiation. Commercial demand and strategic growth areas broaden the opportunity, helping HP sustain relevance as computing platforms evolve over the next several quarters.
Strong Free Cash Flow GenerationConsistent cash generation gives HP capacity to fund product development, return capital, and reduce debt while operating through demand volatility. The raised full-year outlook and substantial year-to-date FCF indicate that reported earnings are supported by cash, strengthening financial resilience.
Installed-base Recurring Revenue ModelHP’s large installed base creates repeat purchasing opportunities beyond the initial hardware sale, particularly through ink, toner, subscriptions, support, and managed services. These higher-frequency revenue streams can improve customer retention and make cash generation more durable across hardware refresh cycles.
Bears Say
Aggressive Balance SheetNegative equity removes much of the traditional balance-sheet cushion, while sizable debt limits flexibility if demand or margins deteriorate. Although HP is generating cash and repaying debt, leverage remains a material constraint on capital allocation and increases the consequences of weaker operating performance.
Margin Compression And Rising Input CostsLower profitability reduces the amount of revenue converted into earnings and leaves less protection against cost inflation. Rising memory, storage, and commodity expenses, together with higher-cost inventory moving through results, may delay margin recovery and constrain sustainable earnings growth.
PC Unit Demand PressureDeclining PC industry volumes make revenue growth increasingly dependent on pricing, premium mix, and attach rates rather than expanding units. That dependence can be difficult to sustain if customers defer refreshes or inflation weakens affordability, creating a persistent risk to Personal Systems operating leverage.
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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 $32.00B.
When is HP’s upcoming earnings report date?
HP’s upcoming earnings report date is Dec 01, 2026 which is in 77 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 3.38%. 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?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in HPQ
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
HP Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Sell
Average Price Target:
$26.85 (-9.06% Downside)
$26.85 (-9.06% Downside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
HPQ Sentiment 62%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 4.9M Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 2.1%
Last 30 Days ▲ 4.6%
Last 30 Days ▲ 4.6%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
31.57%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
3.38%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
14.67%
Trailing 12-Months
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Company Description
HP
HP Inc. is a global technology company specializing in personal computing devices, imaging and printing solutions, and a variety of related technologies, software, and support services, serving clients both in the United States and worldwide. Its operations are structured into three main divisions: Personal Systems, Printing, and Corporate Investments. The Personal Systems segment offers a broad array of computing hardware, including desktop and laptop personal computers for both business and individual consumers, along with specialized workstations, thin clients, commercial mobile devices, retail point-of-sale systems, displays, and various peripherals. This division also encompasses essential software, support, and associated services. The Printing division focuses on delivering printer hardware for both general consumers and commercial clients, alongside a full suite of supplies, comprehensive print solutions, and related services. Finally, the Corporate Investments segment is dedicated to fostering innovation through HP Labs, incubating new business ventures, and managing various investment projects. HP's extensive client base spans individual end-users, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and major corporations, reaching diverse sectors such as government, healthcare, and education. Established in 1939, the company initially operated as Hewlett-Packard Company before rebranding to HP Inc. in October 2015. Its corporate headquarters are located in Palo Alto, California.
HPQ Company Deck
HPQ Earnings Call
Q3 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call highlighted strong top-line momentum driven by a robust Personal Systems segment, accelerating AI-PC adoption and meaningful cash generation that enabled raised EPS and free cash flow guidance. These operational and strategic positives — including product innovation for edge AI, market share gains in premium categories and material growth in key areas — outweighed the notable headwinds of Print revenue softness, margin pressure from rising input and memory costs, PC unit declines, and one-time tariff-related benefits that partially supported results. Management emphasized mitigation actions and confidence in supply and margin recovery into FY27, but cautioned that input-cost pressures and unit-demand trends remain risks.View all HPQ earnings summariesHPQ Net revenue Breakdown
69.68% Personal Systems
30.21% Printing
0.11% Corporate Investments
>-0.01% Other
HPQ Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$26.85
▼(-9.06% Downside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
0.22% Insiders
24.94% Mutual Funds
22.17% Other Institutional Investors
17.87% Public Companies and Individual Investors