About Hewlett Packard Enterprise (NYSE:HPE)

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company is a provider of technology solutions. The Company’s segments include: Enterprise Group, Software, Financial Services and Corporate Investments. The Enterprise Group segment provides its customers with the technology infrastructure they need to optimize traditional information technology (IT). The Software segment allows its customers to automate IT operations to simplify, accelerate and secure business processes and drives the analytics that turn raw data into actionable knowledge. The Financial Services segment enables flexible IT consumption models, financial architectures and customized investment solutions for its customers. The Corporate Investments segment includes Hewlett Packard Labs and certain business incubation projects, among others.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Industry Computer & office equipment
Sub-IndustryN/A
SectorComputer and Technology
SymbolNYSE:HPE
CUSIPN/A
Phone650-687-5817
Debt
Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.42%
Current Ratio1.06%
Quick Ratio0.93%
Price-To-Earnings
Trailing P/E Ratio18.14
Forward P/E Ratio12.44
P/E Growth1.49
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$28.87 billion
Price / Sales0.94
Cash Flow$2.8635 per share
Price / Cash6.08
Book Value$14.74 per share
Price / Book1.18
Profitability
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$0.96
Net Income$344 million
Net Margins4.52%
Return on Equity7.40%
Return on Assets2.99%
Miscellaneous
Employees66,000
Outstanding Shares1,567,000,000
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (NYSE:HPE) Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hewlett Packard Enterprise's stock symbol?
Hewlett Packard Enterprise trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "HPE."
How often does Hewlett Packard Enterprise pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Hewlett Packard Enterprise?
Hewlett Packard Enterprise announced a quarterly dividend on Thursday, April 5th. Investors of record on Wednesday, June 13th will be paid a dividend of $0.1125 per share on Wednesday, July 4th. This represents a $0.45 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.58%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, June 12th. This is an increase from Hewlett Packard Enterprise's previous quarterly dividend of $0.08. View Hewlett Packard Enterprise's Dividend History.
How will Hewlett Packard Enterprise's stock buyback program work?
Hewlett Packard Enterprise announced that its Board of Directors has initiated a share repurchase program on Friday, February 23rd 2018, which allows the company to buyback $5,500,000,000.00 in shares, according to EventVestor. This buyback authorization allows the company to buy shares of its stock through open market purchases. Stock buyback programs are often a sign that the company's leadership believes its stock is undervalued.
How were Hewlett Packard Enterprise's earnings last quarter?
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (NYSE:HPE) announced its earnings results on Thursday, February, 22nd. The technology company reported $0.34 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.22 by $0.12. The technology company had revenue of $7.70 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $7.07 billion. Hewlett Packard Enterprise had a return on equity of 7.40% and a net margin of 4.52%. The company's revenue for the quarter was up 11.6% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the company earned $0.45 EPS. View Hewlett Packard Enterprise's Earnings History.
When is Hewlett Packard Enterprise's next earnings date?
What guidance has Hewlett Packard Enterprise issued on next quarter's earnings?
Hewlett Packard Enterprise issued an update on its FY18 earnings guidance on Thursday, February, 22nd. The company provided earnings per share guidance of $1.35-1.45 for the period, compared to the Thomson Reuters consensus EPS estimate of $1.18. Hewlett Packard Enterprise also updated its Q2 guidance to $0.29-0.33 EPS.
What price target have analysts set for HPE?
28 brokers have issued 1-year price targets for Hewlett Packard Enterprise's stock. Their predictions range from $12.00 to $22.00. On average, they expect Hewlett Packard Enterprise's share price to reach $17.32 in the next twelve months. View Analyst Ratings for Hewlett Packard Enterprise.
Who are some of Hewlett Packard Enterprise's key competitors?
Some companies that are related to Hewlett Packard Enterprise include HP (HPQ), Arista Networks (ANET), F5 Networks (FFIV), Juniper Networks (JNPR), Electronics for Imaging (EFII), Extreme Networks (EXTR), A10 Networks (ATEN), Digi International (DGII), Silicom (SILC), Allot Communications (ALLT), Lantronix (LTRX), Xplore Technologies (XPLR), Black Box (BBOX) and Echelon (ELON).
Who are Hewlett Packard Enterprise's key executives?
Hewlett Packard Enterprise's management team includes the folowing people:
- Patricia F. Russo, Independent Chairman of the Board (Age 65)
- Antonio F. Neri, President, Chief Executive Officer, Director (Age 50)
- Timothy C. Stonesifer, Chief Financial Officer, Executive Vice President (Age 50)
- Henry C. Gomez, Executive Vice President, Chief Marketing, Communications Officer (Age 54)
- Alan May, Executive Vice President - Human Resources (Age 59)
- John F. Schultz J.D., Executive Vice President, Chief Legal and Administrative Officer, Secretary (Age 53)
- Kirt P. Karros, Senior Vice President - Finance, Treasurer (Age 48)
- Jeff T. Ricci, Senior Vice President, Controller, Principal Accounting Officer (Age 56)
- Ann M. Livermore, Director (Age 59)
- Margaret C. Whitman, Director (Age 61)
Has Hewlett Packard Enterprise been receiving favorable news coverage?
Media stories about HPE stock have been trending somewhat positive recently, according to Accern Sentiment. Accern scores the sentiment of press coverage by analyzing more than twenty million news and blog sources in real-time. Accern ranks coverage of publicly-traded companies on a scale of negative one to positive one, with scores nearest to one being the most favorable. Hewlett Packard Enterprise earned a coverage optimism score of 0.12 on Accern's scale. They also gave media stories about the technology company an impact score of 47.74 out of 100, indicating that recent press coverage is somewhat unlikely to have an effect on the company's share price in the next several days.
How do I buy shares of Hewlett Packard Enterprise?
Shares of HPE can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
What is Hewlett Packard Enterprise's stock price today?
One share of HPE stock can currently be purchased for approximately $17.41.
How big of a company is Hewlett Packard Enterprise?
Hewlett Packard Enterprise has a market capitalization of $27.81 billion and generates $28.87 billion in revenue each year. The technology company earns $344 million in net income (profit) each year or $0.96 on an earnings per share basis. Hewlett Packard Enterprise employs 66,000 workers across the globe.
How can I contact Hewlett Packard Enterprise?
Hewlett Packard Enterprise's mailing address is 3000 HANOVER STREET, PALO ALTO CA, 94304. The technology company can be reached via phone at 650-687-5817 or via email at [email protected]
MarketBeat Community Rating for Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)
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Hewlett Packard Enterprise (NYSE:HPE) Price Target and Consensus Rating
(How are Consensus Ratings Calculated?) MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0-1.5 = Sell, 1.5-2.5 = Hold, 2.5-3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.
28 Wall Street analysts have issued ratings and price targets for Hewlett Packard Enterprise in the last 12 months. Their average twelve-month price target is $17.32, suggesting that the stock has a possible downside of 0.52%. The high price target for HPE is $22.00 and the low price target for HPE is $12.00. There are currently 2 sell ratings, 16 hold ratings and 10 buy ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus rating of "Hold."
| Today | 30 Days Ago | 90 Days Ago | 180 Days Ago |
Consensus Rating: | Hold | Hold | Hold | Hold |
Consensus Rating Score: | 2.29 | 2.28 | 2.23 | 2.25 |
Ratings Breakdown: | 2 Sell Rating(s) 16 Hold Rating(s) 10 Buy Rating(s) 0 Strong Buy Rating(s) | 2 Sell Rating(s) 17 Hold Rating(s) 10 Buy Rating(s) 0 Strong Buy Rating(s) | 2 Sell Rating(s) 19 Hold Rating(s) 9 Buy Rating(s) 0 Strong Buy Rating(s) | 2 Sell Rating(s) 20 Hold Rating(s) 10 Buy Rating(s) 0 Strong Buy Rating(s) |
Consensus Price Target: | $17.32 | $17.32 | $16.0417 | $17.4231 |
Price Target Upside: | 0.52% downside | 5.87% downside | 20.43% upside | 25.71% upside |
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (NYSE:HPE) Consensus Price Target History

Hewlett Packard Enterprise (NYSE:HPE) Analyst Ratings History
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(Data available from 4/19/2016 forward)
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (NYSE:HPE) Dividend Information
Hewlett Packard Enterprise pays an annual dividend of $0.30 per share, with a dividend yield of 1.72%. HPE's next quarterly dividend payment will be made on Wednesday, July 4. Hewlett Packard Enterprise pays out 31.25% of its earnings out as a dividend.
Next Dividend: | 7/4/2018 |
Annual Dividend: | $0.30 |
Dividend Yield: | 1.72% |
Dividend Growth: | 0.00% (3 Year Average) |
Payout Ratio: | 31.25% (Trailing 12 Months of Earnings) 21.43% (Based on This Year's Estimates) 20.13% (Based on Next Year's Estimates)
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Hewlett Packard Enterprise (NYSE:HPE) Dividend History by Quarter
Announced | Period | Amount | Yield | Ex-Dividend Date | Record Date | Payable Date |
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4/5/2018 | quarterly | $0.1125 | 2.61% | 6/12/2018 | 6/13/2018 | 7/4/2018 |
1/18/2018 | quarterly | $0.0750 | 1.71% | 3/13/2018 | 3/14/2018 | 4/4/2018 |
11/9/2017 | quarterly | $0.0750 | 2.19% | 12/12/2017 | 12/13/2017 | 1/3/2018 |
7/20/2017 | quarterly | $0.0650 | 1.45% | 9/12/2017 | 9/13/2017 | 10/4/2017 |
3/23/2017 | quarterly | $0.0650 | 1.14% | 6/12/2017 | 6/14/2017 | 7/5/2017 |
1/26/2017 | quarterly | $0.0650 | 1.15% | 3/13/2017 | 3/15/2017 | 4/5/2017 |
11/10/2016 | quarterly | $0.0650 | 1.13% | 12/12/2016 | 12/14/2016 | 1/4/2017 |
7/28/2016 | Quarterly | $0.0550 | | 10/7/2016 | 10/12/2016 | 11/2/2016 |
3/25/2016 | quarterly | $0.0550 | 1.25% | 6/6/2016 | 6/8/2016 | 7/6/2016 |
1/28/2016 | quarterly | $0.0550 | | 3/7/2016 | 3/9/2016 | 4/6/2016 |
11/13/2015 | special | $0.0550 | | 12/7/2015 | 12/9/2015 | 1/6/2016 |
(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (NYSE HPE) Insider Trading and Institutional Ownership History
Insider Ownership Percentage: 1.18%
Institutional Ownership Percentage: 83.02%
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (NYSE HPE) Insider Trading History
Transaction Date | Insider Name | Title | Buy/Sell | Number of Shares | Average Share Price | Total Transaction | Shares Held After Transaction | Details |
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4/19/2018 | Margaret C Whitman | Director | Sell | 674,000 | $17.56 | $11,835,440.00 | 2,169,760 | |
4/12/2018 | Margaret C Whitman | Director | Sell | 674,000 | $17.32 | $11,673,680.00 | 2,169,760 | |
4/5/2018 | Margaret C Whitman | Director | Sell | 337,000 | $17.26 | $5,816,620.00 | 1,889,514 | |
3/29/2018 | Margaret C Whitman | Director | Sell | 674,000 | $17.56 | $11,835,440.00 | 2,167,693 | |
3/22/2018 | Margaret C Whitman | Director | Sell | 674,000 | $18.60 | $12,536,400.00 | 2,167,693 | |
3/15/2018 | Keerti Melkote | Insider | Sell | 87,113 | $18.87 | $1,643,822.31 | 87,113 | |
3/15/2018 | Margaret C Whitman | Director | Sell | 674,000 | $18.88 | $12,725,120.00 | 2,167,693 | |
3/8/2018 | Margaret C Whitman | Director | Sell | 674,000 | $19.14 | $12,900,360.00 | 2,167,693 | |
3/2/2018 | Timothy C Stonesifer | CFO | Sell | 161,858 | $18.30 | $2,962,001.40 | 158,726 | |
2/27/2018 | Philip Davis | Insider | Sell | 16,405 | $18.51 | $303,656.55 | 5,665 | |
2/6/2018 | Margaret C Whitman | Director | Sell | 242,165 | $15.27 | $3,697,859.55 | 1,705,823 | |
1/24/2018 | Henry Gomez | EVP | Sell | 805,214 | $16.58 | $13,350,448.12 | 363,278 | |
1/12/2018 | Alan Richard May | EVP | Sell | 50,158 | $15.50 | $777,449.00 | | |
1/4/2018 | Alan Richard May | EVP | Sell | 49,921 | $15.00 | $748,815.00 | 50,158 | |
12/18/2017 | Henry Gomez | EVP | Sell | 119,515 | $14.87 | $1,777,188.05 | | |
12/18/2017 | Kirt P Karros | SVP | Sell | 81,094 | $14.86 | $1,205,056.84 | 72,595 | |
12/12/2017 | Alan Richard May | EVP | Sell | 7,607 | $14.42 | $109,692.94 | 100,079 | |
12/12/2017 | Kirt P Karros | SVP | Sell | 9,135 | $14.33 | $130,904.55 | 4,173 | |
12/1/2017 | Alan Richard May | EVP | Sell | 42,314 | $14.00 | $592,396.00 | 84,629 | |
11/6/2017 | Jeff T Ricci | SVP | Sell | 87,324 | $13.43 | $1,172,761.32 | 24,846 | |
11/2/2017 | Henry Gomez | EVP | Sell | 55,200 | $13.53 | $746,856.00 | 45,004 | |
11/1/2017 | Margaret C Whitman | CEO | Sell | 235,050 | $13.81 | $3,246,040.50 | 980,346 | |
11/1/2017 | Timothy C Stonesifer | CFO | Sell | 56,170 | $13.79 | $774,584.30 | 177,634 | |
9/26/2017 | Henry Gomez | EVP | Sell | 494,360 | $14.87 | $7,351,133.20 | 494,360 | |
9/22/2017 | Margaret C Whitman | CEO | Sell | 1,494,094 | $14.27 | $21,320,721.38 | 1,514,639 | |
9/18/2017 | Margaret C Whitman | CEO | Sell | 249,023 | $13.67 | $3,404,144.41 | 1,016,622 | |
9/14/2017 | Margaret C Whitman | CEO | Sell | 249,052 | $13.14 | $3,272,543.28 | 892,118 | |
8/16/2017 | Margaret C Whitman | CEO | Sell | 389,668 | $17.64 | $6,873,743.52 | 962,433 | |
8/4/2017 | Margaret C Whitman | CEO | Sell | 251,268 | $17.40 | $4,372,063.20 | 865,021 | |
8/2/2017 | Margaret C Whitman | CEO | Sell | 138,401 | $17.45 | $2,415,097.45 | 896,720 | |
7/26/2017 | Margaret C Whitman | CEO | Sell | 389,668 | $17.82 | $6,943,883.76 | 962,433 | |
7/20/2017 | Christopher P Hsu | EVP | Sell | 15,333 | $17.67 | $270,934.11 | 15,333 | |
7/19/2017 | Margaret C Whitman | CEO | Sell | 389,651 | $17.47 | $6,807,202.97 | 1,157,250 | |
7/12/2017 | Margaret C Whitman | CEO | Sell | 194,844 | $16.73 | $3,259,740.12 | 865,021 | |
6/22/2017 | Margaret C Whitman | CEO | Sell | 62,652 | $16.71 | $1,046,914.92 | 830,251 | |
6/21/2017 | Margaret C Whitman | CEO | Sell | 132,192 | $16.71 | $2,208,928.32 | 865,021 | |
5/31/2017 | Christopher P Hsu | EVP | Sell | 11,515 | $18.80 | $216,482.00 | 24,083 | |
5/25/2017 | Jeff T Ricci | SVP | Sell | 6,460 | $18.99 | $122,675.40 | 10,352 | |
5/15/2017 | Kirt P. Karros | SVP | Sell | 20,344 | $18.90 | $384,501.60 | | |
4/24/2017 | Christopher P Hsu | EVP | Sell | 72,935 | $18.28 | $1,333,251.80 | 82,582 | |
4/24/2017 | Jeff T Ricci | SVP | Sell | 31,695 | $18.23 | $577,799.85 | 31,695 | |
4/7/2017 | John F Schultz | EVP | Sell | 39,608 | $18.23 | $722,053.84 | 61,078 | |
3/31/2017 | John F. Schultz | EVP | Sell | 17,176 | $24.00 | $412,224.00 | | |
3/29/2017 | Christopher P Hsu | EVP | Sell | 31,421 | $23.50 | $738,393.50 | 31,422 | |
3/13/2017 | Michael G Nefkens | EVP | Sell | 257,965 | $22.33 | $5,760,358.45 | 412 | |
3/10/2017 | Michael G Nefkens | EVP | Sell | 831,311 | $22.41 | $18,629,679.51 | 474,245 | |
3/8/2017 | Michael G. Nefkens | EVP | Sell | 322,733 | $22.64 | $7,306,675.12 | | |
12/19/2016 | Jeff T. Ricci | SVP | Sell | 4,999 | $23.46 | $117,276.54 | | |
12/15/2016 | Jeff T Ricci | SVP | Sell | 20,847 | $23.78 | $495,741.66 | 20,015 | |
12/14/2016 | Antonio F Neri | EVP | Sell | 151,222 | $23.74 | $3,590,010.28 | 56,330 | |
12/13/2016 | Christopher P Hsu | EVP | Sell | 6,297 | $23.75 | $149,553.75 | 62,843 | |
12/13/2016 | Kirt P. Karros | SVP | Sell | 3,191 | $23.75 | $75,786.25 | | |
12/9/2016 | Christopher P Hsu | EVP | Sell | 27,564 | $24.56 | $676,971.84 | 80,960 | |
12/7/2016 | Antonio F Neri | EVP | Sell | 33,405 | $23.87 | $797,377.35 | 4,936 | |
12/5/2016 | Christopher P Hsu | EVP | Sell | 64,760 | $24.00 | $1,554,240.00 | 118,156 | |
11/22/2016 | Christopher P Hsu | EVP | Sell | 4,780 | $23.12 | $110,513.60 | 71,219 | |
11/21/2016 | John F Schultz | EVP | Sell | 12,555 | $23.46 | $294,540.30 | 79,447 | |
11/7/2016 | Antonio F Neri | EVP | Sell | 107,934 | $23.00 | $2,482,482.00 | 146,275 | |
11/7/2016 | Jeff T Ricci | SVP | Sell | 43,137 | $22.44 | $967,994.28 | 52,221 | |
11/2/2016 | Robert Youngjohns | EVP | Sell | 179,890 | $22.01 | $3,959,378.90 | 58,215 | |
10/7/2016 | Antonio F Neri | EVP | Sell | 11,781 | $22.68 | $267,193.08 | 4,936 | |
9/26/2016 | John F. Schultz | EVP | Sell | 316,164 | $22.84 | $7,221,185.76 | | |
9/21/2016 | Ann M. Livermore | Director | Sell | 44,000 | $22.65 | $996,600.00 | | |
9/21/2016 | Antonio F Neri | EVP | Sell | 213,399 | $23.00 | $4,908,177.00 | 21,213 | |
9/16/2016 | Christopher P Hsu | COO | Sell | 31,193 | $22.01 | $686,557.93 | 31,192 | |
9/16/2016 | Timothy C Stonesifer | CFO | Sell | 101,610 | $22.01 | $2,236,436.10 | 101,610 | |
9/15/2016 | Michael G. Nefkens | EVP | Sell | 107,500 | $22.00 | $2,365,000.00 | | |
7/19/2016 | Robert Youngjohns | EVP | Sell | 8,622 | $19.69 | $169,767.18 | 18,033 | |
6/20/2016 | Jeff T Ricci | SVP | Sell | 5,830 | $19.23 | $112,110.90 | 5,830 | |
6/6/2016 | Robert Youngjohns | EVP | Sell | 34,711 | $18.46 | $640,765.06 | 34,711 | |
5/27/2016 | Robert Youngjohns | EVP | Sell | 223,381 | $17.94 | $4,007,455.14 | 92,749 | |
5/26/2016 | Kirt P. Karros | SVP | Sell | 15,280 | $17.41 | $266,024.80 | | |
11/30/2015 | Michael J. Angelakis | Director | Buy | 34,000 | $14.76 | $501,840.00 | | |
(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)
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