HP (HPQ) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

HP Inc. is a global technology company specializing in personal computing, printing solutions and related supplies. Formed in 2015 following the separation from Hewlett-Packard Company, HP operates two primary segments: Personal Systems, which encompasses notebooks, desktops and workstations, and Printing, which covers both hardware and consumables. The company’s portfolio includes consumer and commercial PCs, laser and inkjet printers, 3D printing systems and digital manufacturing solutions.

Founded in 1939 by Bill Hewlett and Dave Packard in Palo Alto, California, HP has played a pivotal role in the evolution of Silicon Valley. Since its corporate split, HP Inc. has focused on innovation in design, performance and user experience. Under the leadership of President and CEO Enrique Lores, who took the helm in 2019, the company has emphasized operational efficiency, strategic partnerships and investments in research and development to drive long-term growth.

HP’s products and services serve a broad array of markets, including consumers, small and medium businesses, enterprise clients, government agencies and educational institutions. The company’s global footprint spans the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific, with manufacturing facilities, R&D centers and sales operations strategically located to optimize supply chain resilience and market responsiveness. HP’s digital printing and 3D manufacturing offerings cater to industries ranging from healthcare and automotive to aerospace and retail.

In addition to hardware, HP provides software and services such as device management, security solutions and managed print services to enhance productivity and safeguard data. The company has also set ambitious sustainability goals, aiming to reduce its environmental footprint through recycled materials, carbon-neutral operations and circular economy initiatives. As enterprises and individuals continue to adopt hybrid work models, HP remains focused on delivering adaptable technology solutions that meet evolving customer needs.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $25.26 to $26.02
• 50-Day Range: $23.85 to $29.34
• 52-Week Range: $21.21 to $39.80
• Volume: 7.99 million shs
• Average Volume: 7.94 million shs
• Market Capitalization: $24.23 billion
• P/E Ratio: 9.96
• Dividend Yield: 4.50%
• Price Target: $29.54
• Consensus Rating: Hold

HP Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

HP scored higher than 99% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 10th out of 655 stocks in the computer and technology sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 3.0 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Hold

Consensus Rating

HP has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.07, and is based on 2 buy ratings, 12 hold ratings, and 1 sell rating.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

HP has been the subject of 11 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 1.9 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: 6.18%

Earnings Growth

Earnings for HP are expected to grow by 6.18% in the coming year, from $3.56 to $3.78 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of HP is 9.96, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 25.93.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of HP is 9.96, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Computer and Technology sector average P/E ratio of about 37.14.

Price to Earnings Growth Ratio

HP has a PEG Ratio of 2.05. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.

Short Interest

• Score: 5.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

3.15% of the float of HP has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

HP has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 3.1, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in HP has recently decreased by 19.60%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 5.0 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Strong

Dividend Leadership

HP is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 4.57%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.

Dividend Growth

HP has been increasing its dividend for 15 years.

Dividend Coverage

The dividend payout ratio of HP is 44.79%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.

Dividend Sustainability

Based on earnings estimates, HP will have a dividend payout ratio of 30.69% next year. This indicates that HP will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: 3.0 / 5
• Environmental Score: -1.55

Percentage of Shares Shorted

3.15% of the float of HP has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

HP has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 3.1, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in HP has recently decreased by 19.60%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 2.7 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.90

News Sentiment

HP has a news sentiment score of 0.90. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.65 average news sentiment score of Computer and Technology companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 25 news articles for HP this week, compared to 19 articles on an average week.

Search Interest

Only 15 people have searched for HPQ on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -12% compared to the previous 30 days.

MarketBeat Follows

Only 9 people have added HP to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -10% compared to the previous 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 1.7 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, HP insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

Only 0.38% of the stock of HP is held by insiders.

Percentage Held by Institutions

77.53% of the stock of HP is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

HPQ Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have HPQ shares performed this year?

HP's stock was trading at $32.63 at the start of the year. Since then, HPQ stock has decreased by 20.9% and is now trading at $25.80.

How were HP's earnings last quarter?

HP Inc. (NYSE:HPQ) issued its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, May, 28th. The computer maker reported $0.71 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.80 by $0.09. The firm's revenue for the quarter was up 3.3% on a year-over-year basis.
Read the conference call transcript.

How will HP's stock buyback program work?

HP's board authorized a share buyback plan on Wednesday, August 28th 2024, which permits the company to repurchase $10,000,000,000 in outstanding shares, according to EventVestor. This means that the company could reacquire up to 28.9% of its shares through open market purchases. Shares buyback plans are usually a sign that the company's management believes its shares are undervalued.

Does HP have any subsidiaries?

HP subsidiaries include Poly, Choose Packaging, Teradici Corporation, HyperX, Bromium, Apogee, Apogee Corp, and others.

Who are HP's major shareholders?

HP's top institutional shareholders include Adams Asset Advisors LLC (0.03%), E. Ohman J or Asset Management AB, Range Financial Group LLC and Central Pacific Bank Trust Division. Insiders that own company stock include Berkshire Hathaway Inc, Enrique Lores, Alex Cho, Tuan Tran, Robert R Bennett, Subra Suresh, Kristen M Ludgate, Shumeet Banerji, Marie Myers, David P Mcquarrie, Anneliese Olson and Stephanie Liebman.
View institutional ownership trends.

How do I buy shares of HP?

Shares of HPQ stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of HP own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that HP investors own include Verizon Communications (VZ), NVIDIA (NVDA), Humana (HUM), American Water Works (AWK), Voyager Therapeutics (VYGR), Waste Connections (WCN) and Meta Platforms (META).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 5/28/2025
• Record date for 7/2 Dividend: 6/11/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 7/2 Dividend: 6/11/2025
• Dividend Payable: 7/02/2025
• Today: 7/08/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 8/27/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 10/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NYSE
• Sector: Computer and Technology
• Industry: COMP - MICRO
• Sub-Industry: Computer Hardware
• Current Symbol: NYSE:HPQ
• CIK: 47217
• Web: www.hp.com
• Phone: 650-857-1501
• Fax: 650-857-5518
• Employees: 58,000
• Year Founded: 1939

Price Target and Rating

• Average Price Target for HP: $29.54
• High Price Target: $38.00
• Low Price Target: $25.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: +14.5%
• Consensus Rating: Hold
• Rating Score (0-4): 2.07
• Research Coverage: 15 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $2.59
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 9.96
• Forward P/E Ratio: 7.24
• P/E Growth: 2.11
• Net Income: $2.78 billion
• Net Margins: 4.64%
• Pretax Margin: 5.34%
• Return on Equity: -244.99%
• Return on Assets: 7.97%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
• Current Ratio: 0.73
• Quick Ratio: 0.42

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $54.30 billion
• Price / Sales: 0.45
• Cash Flow: $4.29 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 6.01
• Book Value: ($1.37) per share
• Price / Book: -18.82

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 939,273,000
• Free Float: 935,704,000
• Market Cap: $24.22 billion
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 1.27