Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) News Today

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company (NYSE: HPE) shares rose today on several catalysts, led by regulatory clearance for its Juniper Networks acquisition and an upgraded analyst outlook.

• Department of Justice approved HPE’s $14 billion all-cash takeover of Juniper Networks after a settlement (with certain divestitures), clearing a major regulatory hurdle.
• Bank of America raised its price target to $23.00 from $20.00 and reiterated a “buy” rating, suggesting over 12% upside from current levels.
• Unusually high options activity—call volume jumped 53% above average—signaling increased bullish sentiment among traders.
• Analysts’ consensus remains a “Moderate Buy” after fifteen firms covering HPE, supporting positive market sentiment.
• Jim Cramer praised HPE’s demonstrations at the recent GTC conference, bolstering investor confidence in its AI and edge offerings.
• KeyCorp forecasted Q3 2025 EPS of $0.38 and maintained a “Sector Weight” rating, in line with street estimates.
• KeyBanc initiated coverage with a “Sector Weight” rating, reflecting a neutral stance on HPE’s positioning within the tech sector.
• Morning market reports highlighted HPE among top stock movers as broader U.S. equities climbed to fresh highs.
• Commentary on shares “gapping up” has spurred debate on whether current levels leave meaningful upside.
• KeyBanc noted concerns that HPE may be strategically poorly positioned versus larger networking incumbents.

Investors will watch how HPE integrates Juniper, manages required divestitures, and leverages upgraded analyst forecasts to sustain momentum.