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Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$44.65 +1.18 (+2.71%)
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Hewlett Packard Enterprise - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
6
Buy
13

Based on 19 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Hewlett Packard Enterprise in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 19 analysts, 6 have given a hold rating, 12 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for HPE.

Consensus Price Target

$64.65
44.79% Upside
According to the 19 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Hewlett Packard Enterprise, the average price target is $64.65. The highest price target for HPE is $80.00, while the lowest price target for HPE is $26.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 44.79% from the current price of $44.65.
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 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 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.
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HPE Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
7/8/25 to 7/8/26
1 Month Ago
6/8/25 to 6/8/26
3 Months Ago
4/9/25 to 4/9/26
1 Year Ago
7/8/24 to 7/8/25
Strong Buy
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
12 Buy rating(s)
11 Buy rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
Hold
6 Hold rating(s)
10 Hold rating(s)
11 Hold rating(s)
8 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$64.65$64.65$26.76$21.85
Forecasted Upside44.79% Upside29.75% Upside7.75% Upside4.78% Upside
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy

HPE Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.
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HPE Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.
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Hewlett Packard Enterprise Stock vs. The Competition

TypeHewlett Packard EnterpriseComputer and Technology CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
2.74
2.28
2.52
Consensus RatingModerate BuyHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside46.20% Upside194.14% Upside14.86% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
6/29/2026
Weiss Ratings logo
Weiss Ratings
5 of 5 stars
 UpgradeHold (C+)Buy (B-)
6/10/2026 UpgradeHoldStrong-Buy
6/3/2026
Michael Ng
3 of 5 stars
Boost TargetBuy$32.00 ➝ $79.00+44.66%
6/3/2026Boost TargetBuy$30.00 ➝ $70.00+28.18%
6/2/2026Reiterated RatingNeutral$23.00 ➝ $63.00+17.09%
6/2/2026Reiterated RatingBuy$31.00 ➝ $69.00+26.60%
6/2/2026Boost TargetBuy$39.00 ➝ $70.00+27.44%
6/2/2026Boost TargetMarket Perform$35.00 ➝ $62.00+8.48%
6/2/2026Boost TargetEqual Weight$33.00 ➝ $71.00+24.22%
6/2/2026Boost TargetOverweight$28.00 ➝ $67.00+17.23%
6/2/2026Boost TargetOverweight$37.00 ➝ $68.00+14.17%
6/2/2026Boost TargetNeutral$21.00 ➝ $65.00+9.13%
6/2/2026Boost TargetOutperform$29.00 ➝ $74.00+24.65%
6/2/2026Boost TargetEqual Weight$26.00 ➝ $67.00+13.90%
6/2/2026Boost TargetNeutral$25.00 ➝ $65.00+10.50%
6/2/2026Boost TargetBuy$38.00 ➝ $80.00+68.88%
6/2/2026UpgradeHoldBuy$23.00 ➝ $75.00+58.32%
8/6/2025Boost TargetOutperform$25.00 ➝ $28.00+39.93%
7/23/2025Boost TargetBuy$21.00 ➝ $26.00+23.60%
7/8/2025Initiated CoveragePeer Perform
6/26/2025Initiated CoverageSector Weight
3/12/2025 DowngradeOutperformNeutral$16.00+4.04%
12/6/2024 Boost TargetBuy$22.00 ➝ $25.00+12.61%

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Should I Buy Hewlett Packard Enterprise Stock? HPE Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Tuesday, July 7, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these Hewlett Packard Enterprise pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Hewlett Packard Enterprise
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Hewlett Packard Enterprise:

  • The company recently reported earnings per share (EPS) of $0.79, significantly exceeding analysts' expectations of $0.54, indicating strong financial performance.
  • Hewlett Packard Enterprise's revenue for the latest quarter reached approximately $10.68 billion, which is a substantial increase of 40% compared to the same quarter last year, showcasing robust growth.
  • The current stock price is around $64.65, reflecting a positive market sentiment and potential for further appreciation based on recent analyst upgrades.
  • The firm has a solid return on equity of 11.91%, which suggests effective management and profitability in generating returns for shareholders.
  • Hewlett Packard Enterprise has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.1425, translating to an annualized dividend yield of about 1.2%, providing a steady income stream for investors.

Hewlett Packard Enterprise
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in Hewlett Packard Enterprise for these reasons:

  • The company's net margin stands at 3.94%, which may indicate limited profitability compared to competitors in the technology sector.
  • Despite recent growth, the stock has seen fluctuations, and some analysts maintain a "hold" rating, suggesting caution in the current market environment.
  • The payout ratio is currently at 53.27%, which means that over half of the company's earnings are being distributed as dividends, potentially limiting funds available for reinvestment in growth opportunities.
  • Analysts have mixed ratings on the stock, with a significant number issuing "hold" ratings, which may reflect uncertainty about future performance.
  • While the company has shown strong revenue growth, it is essential to monitor market conditions and competition, as these factors could impact future earnings and stock performance.

HPE Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 19 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Hewlett Packard Enterprise is $64.65, with a high forecast of $80.00 and a low forecast of $26.00.

19 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Hewlett Packard Enterprise in the last year. There are currently 6 hold ratings, 12 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" HPE shares.

According to analysts, Hewlett Packard Enterprise's stock has a predicted upside of 44.79% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Hewlett Packard Enterprise's stock had 4 upgrades by analysts.

Analysts like Hewlett Packard Enterprise more than other "computer and technology" companies. The consensus rating for Hewlett Packard Enterprise is Moderate Buy while the average consensus rating for "computer and technology" companies is Hold. Learn more on how HPE compares to other companies.


This page (NYSE:HPE) was last updated on 7/8/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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