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Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$30.39 +0.35 (+1.16%)
Closing price 03:59 PM Eastern
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$30.22 -0.16 (-0.54%)
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Hewlett Packard Enterprise - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
11
Buy
10

Based on 21 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 21 analysts, 11 have given a hold rating, 9 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for HPE.

Consensus Price Target

$26.71
-12.12% Downside
According to the 21 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Hewlett Packard Enterprise, the average price target is $26.71. The highest price target for HPE is $32.00, while the lowest price target for HPE is $18.00. The average price target represents a forecasted downside of -12.12% from the current price of $30.39.
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
5/6/25 to 5/6/26
1 Month Ago
4/6/25 to 4/6/26
3 Months Ago
2/5/25 to 2/5/26
1 Year Ago
5/6/24 to 5/6/25
Strong Buy
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
9 Buy rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
Hold
11 Hold rating(s)
11 Hold rating(s)
12 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$26.71$26.76$25.53$20.60
Forecasted Upside-12.12% Downside8.87% Upside12.44% Upside25.00% Upside
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyHoldModerate 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 CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
2.52
2.30
2.52
Consensus RatingModerate BuyHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside-11.61% Downside163.37% Upside14.01% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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Positive News
Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
4/13/2026
Simon Leopold
5 of 5 stars
Reiterated RatingStrong-BuyOutperform$30.00 ➝ $29.00+16.25%
3/31/2026
Truist Financial Corporation logo
Truist Financial
3 of 5 stars
Initiated CoverageBuy$31.00+37.56%
3/25/2026 Reiterated RatingHold (C-)
3/11/2026Boost TargetBuy$26.00 ➝ $27.00+24.91%
3/10/2026Boost TargetEqual Weight$23.00 ➝ $25.00+14.77%
3/10/2026Boost TargetBuy$29.00 ➝ $32.00+45.22%
1/13/2026Initiated CoverageHoldBuy$31.00+38.24%
12/10/2025Boost TargetBuy$25.00 ➝ $30.00+21.10%
12/8/2025 UpgradeStrong SellHold
10/22/2025Initiated CoverageNeutral$24.00+3.12%
10/16/2025Boost TargetNeutral$23.00 ➝ $25.00+11.05%
10/16/2025Boost TargetOverweight$26.00 ➝ $27.00+7.80%
9/16/2025Initiated CoverageMarket Perform$24.00-3.26%
9/4/2025Boost TargetEqual Weight$22.00 ➝ $26.00+13.79%
9/4/2025Boost TargetNeutral$16.00 ➝ $21.00-8.10%
8/6/2025Boost TargetOutperform$25.00 ➝ $28.00+39.93%
7/23/2025Boost TargetBuy$21.00 ➝ $26.00+23.60%
7/17/2025Initiated CoverageOverweight$30.00+47.33%
7/8/2025Initiated CoveragePeer Perform
6/26/2025Initiated CoverageSector Weight
6/9/2025Boost TargetHold$16.00 ➝ $18.00-2.21%
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 Sunday, May 3, 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:

  • Recent analyst upgrades have set a target price of $32.00, indicating potential for growth and positive market sentiment.
  • The current stock price is around $26.71, which may present a buying opportunity for investors looking for value in the tech sector.
  • Hewlett Packard Enterprise has a diverse product portfolio that includes cutting-edge solutions for high-performance computing and edge computing, catering to modern enterprise needs.
  • Several analysts have rated the stock as a "Moderate Buy," suggesting confidence in the company's future performance and stability.
  • Recent planned insider sales appear to be routine diversification rather than a sign of distress, which can help maintain investor confidence.

Hewlett Packard Enterprise
Bear Case

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

  • Insider selling, including significant sales by the CEO and an EVP, may raise concerns about the company's future prospects and could negatively impact market sentiment.
  • Hewlett Packard Enterprise has faced legal challenges, including seeking bankruptcy administration related to ongoing litigation, which introduces uncertainty regarding potential liabilities.
  • Wall Street Zen recently downgraded the stock to a "Hold" rating, which may lead some investors to reconsider their positions.
  • Despite some positive ratings, the overall market perception remains mixed, with a significant number of analysts assigning a "Hold" rating.
  • Recent fluctuations in target prices from various analysts indicate a lack of consensus on the stock's future performance, which can create volatility for investors.

HPE Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 21 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Hewlett Packard Enterprise is $26.71, with a high forecast of $32.00 and a low forecast of $18.00.

21 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Hewlett Packard Enterprise in the last year. There are currently 11 hold ratings, 9 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" HPE shares.

According to analysts, Hewlett Packard Enterprise's stock has a predicted downside of -12.12% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Hewlett Packard Enterprise's stock had 1 upgrade by analysts.

Hewlett Packard Enterprise has been rated by research analysts at Bank of America, Citigroup, Morgan Stanley, Raymond James Financial, Truist Financial, and Weiss Ratings in the past 90 days.

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 5/6/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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