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HPQ·HP Inc.

$.
+. (+.%)
After Hours
High
$24.85
Open
$24.39
Market Cap
22.53B
52W High
$29.65
Low
$23.91
P. Close
$24.21
P/E
8.82
52W Low
$17.56
Fwd P/E
8.05
DailyIQ Est.
$21.35
Technical Score (1D)
91
BUY
News Sentiment
82
BULLISH
HPQ reported year‑on‑year revenue growth and earnings that beat analyst expectations, and it raised its full‑year guidance above forecasts. The company also unveiled a new OpenAI Frontier partnership designed to embed AI‑driven solutions across its product lines and operations. In Q1, HPQ delivered robust earnings, with revenue growth driven by AI, cloud, and data‑center demand, offset by supply‑chain and cost pressures. The company’s guidance signals continued upside, but rising component costs and competition from hyperscale providers remain risks. The AI partnership may help HPQ capture a larger share of the growing AI‑enabled server and storage market, potentially improving margins. HPQ’s improved guidance and AI focus align with broader sector trends toward cloud and edge computing, which could support its valuation over the next trading days. Investors should monitor the company’s quarterly updates for evidence of the partnership’s impact on revenue mix and cost structure. Additionally, any changes in component pricing or supply‑chain disruptions could quickly erode the upside, so watch for updates on component cost trends.
Earnings Summary
HP Inc. is a global technology provider focused on personal computing and printing solutions, operating through Personal Systems and Printing segments, and positioned within the technology sector’s computer hardware industry. In the latest quarters, the company reported EPS of $0.74 in Q4 2024, $0.71 in Q1 2025, $0.75 in Q2 2025, $0.93 in Q3 2025, $0.81 in Q1 2026, and $0.86 in Q2 2026, beating analyst estimates in all but the first two quarters of the period; revenue rose from $13.504 billion in Q4 2024 to $13.932 billion in Q2 2025, peaked at $14.639 billion in Q3 2025, and remained above $14.4 billion through Q2 2026, indicating a steady upward trend in top‑line growth. Over the past three fiscal years, HP has consistently expanded revenue while improving earnings quality, with EPS surpassing expectations after Q1 2025, reflecting stronger profitability and margin resilience. Recent analyst commentary highlights HP’s elevation to a Leader in Gartner’s 2026 Magic Quadrant for Digital Employee Experience Management Tools and a price target lift to $23.17, underscoring confidence in the firm’s enterprise software expansion and AI‑driven support capabilities; the accolade signals a potential shift toward higher‑margin software revenue streams. Investors should watch for guidance on product launches, especially AI‑powered PCs and software licensing deals, as well as margin improvement plans and supply‑chain dynamics that could influence the company’s earnings trajectory; monitoring HP’s commentary on the impact of its DEX leadership status on future revenue streams will also be key. These developments will help determine whether HP can sustain its recent earnings strength and translate it into continued growth in the next reporting period.

EPS

EstBeatMiss
$0.62$0.71$0.79$0.88$0.97Q1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q1'26Q2'26Q3'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q3'26$0.66 - -
Q2'26$0.72$0.86+20.3%
Q1'26$0.77$0.81+4.7%
Q3'25$0.92$0.93+0.8%
Q2'25$0.75$0.75-0.0%
Q1'25$0.80$0.71-11.6%

Revenue

EstBeatMiss
$13.0B$13.5B$13.9B$14.4B$14.9BQ1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q1'26Q2'26Q3'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q3'26$14.4B - -
Q2'26$14.2B$14.4B+1.6%
Q1'26$14.1B$14.4B+2.5%
Q3'25 - $14.6B -
Q2'25 - $13.9B -
Q1'25 - $13.2B -

Market Data

HPQ Stock Snapshot

HPQ is currently trading at $24.20, giving HP Inc. a market cap of 22.53B and a P/E ratio of 8.8. Today's range spans $23.91–$24.85, with shares opening at $24.39 and moving down $0.01 (0.0%) from the prior close. DailyIQ's technical score sits at 91/100 (BUY) with a news sentiment reading of 82/100.

Over the past year HPQ has traded between $17.56 and $29.65 - the current price is +37.8% off the 52-week low and -18.4% from the high. 26 analysts cover the stock with a Hold consensus and a mean 12-month target of $22.91 (range $18.00–$29.60), implying downside of -5.3%.

Cross-asset context supports the bullish read on HPQ: when Technology sector conditions are favorable, large-cap names with 91/100 technical scores (BUY) and bullish sentiment (82/100) outperform on a risk-adjusted basis. Price: $24.20 (in the middle of its 52-week range). (P/E: 8.8) The 52-week context of $17.56–$29.65 shows the full trading history - and the current setup is one of the stronger entries within that range. At 22.53B in market cap, position sizing is the key variable, not the direction.

Earnings revision cycles in large-cap Technology names tend to compound: when technicals confirm a BUY thesis (91/100) and news sentiment (82/100, bullish) supports the narrative, analyst upgrades follow price rather than lead it. At $24.20 (in the middle of its 52-week range), HPQ's position within the $17.56–$29.65 annual range suggests there's room for multiple expansion before the stock encounters meaningful technical resistance.