HP (HPQ)
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Rating:62Neutral
Price Target:
$21.00
▲(5.63% Upside)
Action:ReiteratedDate:04/22/26
The score is held back primarily by balance-sheet risk (high leverage and negative equity) and earnings-call guidance skewed toward the low end amid memory-cost-driven margin pressure. Offsetting factors are strong free cash flow generation, an attractive valuation (low P/E and solid dividend yield), and mildly positive technical momentum.
Positive Factors
Strong free cash flow generation
Consistent TTM operating cash flow (~$3.7B) and free cash flow (~$2.9B) provide durable funding for buybacks, dividends, capex and debt servicing. Reliable cash conversion supports strategic flexibility and cushions operating pressure, a long‑term strength versus peers with weaker cash profiles.
Negative Factors
Elevated leverage and capital structure risk
High debt relative to equity and persistent negative equity periods reduce financial flexibility and heighten sensitivity to earnings or cashflow shocks. Elevated leverage constrains capital allocation choices, increases refinancing risk in adverse markets, and limits ability to absorb cyclical margin compression.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Strong free cash flow generation
Consistent TTM operating cash flow (~$3.7B) and free cash flow (~$2.9B) provide durable funding for buybacks, dividends, capex and debt servicing. Reliable cash conversion supports strategic flexibility and cushions operating pressure, a long‑term strength versus peers with weaker cash profiles.
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HP (HPQ) vs. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)
Market Cap
$19.02B
Dividend Yield5.09%
Average Volume (3M)18.39M
Price to Earnings (P/E)8.3
Beta (1Y)1.15
Revenue Growth5.09%
EPS Growth-5.05%
CountryUS
Employees58,000
SectorTechnology
Sector Strength88
IndustryComputer Hardware
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)2.68
Shares Outstanding914,550,200
10 Day Avg. Volume16,972,670
30 Day Avg. Volume18,388,399
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-1.83
Price to Book (P/B)-75.65
Price to Sales (P/S)0.47
P/FCF Ratio9.35
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.38
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.47
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit2.31
Enterprise Value/Ebitda6.44
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$18.36Price Target Upside-7.63% Downside
Rating ConsensusModerate Sell
Number of Analyst Covering11
EPS Forecast (FY)2.86
Revenue Forecast (FY)$56.04B
HP Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
HP Inc. provides personal computing and other access devices, imaging and printing products, and related technologies, solutions, and services in the United States and internationally. The company operates through three segments: Personal Systems,...
How the Company Makes Money
HP primarily generates revenue through two main segments: Personal Systems and Printing. In Personal Systems, HP sells commercial and consumer PCs (notebooks, desktops, workstations), displays, peripherals, and related software and services. Reven...
HP Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Any
Net Revenue by Segment
Breaks down revenue by business segment, offering insight into which areas are driving growth and which might be underperforming.
Breaks down revenue by business segment, offering insight into which areas are driving growth and which might be underperforming.
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The FlyHP Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Feb 24, 2026
(Q1-2026)
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Next Earnings Date:Jun 03, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Neutral
The call presented a mix of solid operational and financial execution (revenue +7%, EPS +9%, AI PC momentum, share gains, strong cash returns) alongside a material near-term headwind from rapidly rising memory costs that pressure Personal Systems margins and increase uncertainty for the back half of fiscal '26. Management has multiple mitigation plans (supply agreements, cost actions, pricing and product configuration changes) and maintained annual guidance ranges but expects to be closer to the lower end of EPS and free cash flow guidance given current assumptions.Positive Updates
Revenue Growth
Total revenue of $14.4 billion, up 7% year-over-year (5% constant currency), driven by strength in Personal Systems and growth across all regions.
Negative Updates
Severe Memory Cost Inflation
DRAM and NAND prices rose sharply; company estimates memory/storage will represent roughly 35% of the PC BOM for the year (up from ~15%–18% historically) and noted memory prices increased roughly 100% sequentially with further increases possible.
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Q1-2026 Updates
Positive
Negative
Revenue Growth
Total revenue of $14.4 billion, up 7% year-over-year (5% constant currency), driven by strength in Personal Systems and growth across all regions.
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Company Guidance
HP reiterated full‑year non‑GAAP diluted EPS guidance of $2.90–$3.20 (expecting to be nearer the low end) and free cash flow guidance of $2.8–$3.0B (again nearer the low end), with Q2 non‑GAAP EPS $0.70–$0.76 and Q2 GAAP EPS $0.52–$0.58; Q1 results included revenue $14.4B (+7% YoY, +5% cc), non‑GAAP EPS $0.81 (+9% YoY), gross margin 19.6%, non‑GAAP operating margin 6.9%, Personal Systems operating margin 5%, Print operating margin 18.3%, diluted shares ~932M, cash from operations ≈$400M and free cash flow ≈$200M, and >$600M returned to shareholders (> $300M repurchases). Guidance assumes PC unit TAM down double‑digits CY‑26, memory costs that rose roughly 100% sequentially into Q2 and are estimated to represent ~35% of the PC BOM for the year (vs. 15–18% previously), PSOP expected below its long‑term range for the remainder of FY‑26, print margins near the top of their long‑term range for Q2 and the year, non‑GAAP OI&E and Corporate Other roughly flat YoY, and ongoing mitigation actions including pricing, supply agreements, and a $1B gross run‑rate savings target by FY‑28 (≈$300M targeted by end FY‑26).HP Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
58
Neutral
Balance Sheet
32
Negative
Cash Flow
71
Positive
| Breakdown | TTM | Oct 2025 | Oct 2024 | Oct 2023 | Oct 2022 | Oct 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 56.23B | 55.30B | 53.56B | 53.72B | 62.91B | 63.46B |
| Gross Profit | 11.33B | 11.05B | 11.82B | 11.51B | 12.26B | 13.41B |
| EBITDA | 4.07B | 4.09B | 4.72B | 4.47B | 5.46B | 8.61B |
| Net Income | 2.51B | 2.53B | 2.77B | 3.26B | 3.13B | 6.54B |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 41.53B | 41.77B | 39.91B | 37.00B | 38.49B | 38.60B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 3.15B | 3.69B | 3.24B | 3.11B | 3.15B | 4.30B |
| Total Debt | 9.70B | 10.88B | 10.90B | 10.74B | 12.29B | 8.78B |
| Total Liabilities | 38.13B | 42.12B | 41.23B | 38.07B | 41.52B | 40.25B |
| Stockholders Equity | 3.41B | -346.00M | -1.32B | -1.07B | -3.02B | -1.64B |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 2.88B | 2.80B | 3.16B | 2.96B | 3.67B | 5.83B |
| Operating Cash Flow | 3.71B | 3.70B | 3.75B | 3.57B | 4.46B | 6.41B |
| Investing Cash Flow | -1.15B | -1.18B | -646.00M | -590.00M | -3.55B | -1.01B |
| Financing Cash Flow | -2.30B | -2.06B | -3.08B | -2.89B | -2.07B | -5.96B |
HP Technical Analysis
Positive
19.88
Price Trends
18.80
Positive
20.41
Negative
23.06
Negative
Market Momentum
0.14
Negative
59.64
Neutral
87.85
Negative
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For HPQ, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 19.88 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 19.04, above the 50-day MA of 18.80, and below the 200-day MA of 23.06, indicating a neutral trend. The MACD of 0.14 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 59.64 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 87.85 is Negative, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for HPQ.
HP Risk Analysis
HP disclosed 32 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. HP reported the most risks in the "Finance & Corporate" category.
Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Latest Risks Added 0 New Risks
HP Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (61)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
81 Outperform | $152.47B | 7.94 | 64.18% | 0.18% | -18.43% | 242.76% | |
74 Outperform | $165.60B | 31.71 | 916.38% | 1.02% | 28.92% | 55.56% | |
71 Outperform | $138.21B | 8.25 | -218.24% | 1.45% | 19.12% | 39.59% | |
64 Neutral | $21.89B | 14.44 | 116.57% | 1.89% | 3.04% | 9.12% | |
62 Neutral | $19.02B | 8.26 | 1135.29% | 5.09% | 5.09% | -5.05% | |
61 Neutral | $37.18B | 12.37 | -10.20% | 1.83% | 8.50% | -7.62% | |
59 Neutral | $16.72B | 10.90 | 26.01% | ― | 35.06% | -43.22% |
* Technology Sector Average
HPQ
HP
20.80
-3.80
-15.46%
NTAP
NetApp
110.94
19.69
21.57%
STX
Seagate Tech
738.54
644.31
683.72%
SMCI
Super Micro Computer
27.92
-4.56
-14.04%
WDC
Western Digital
442.36
398.25
902.88%
DELL
Dell Technologies
211.64
117.28
124.30%
HP Corporate Events
Executive/Board ChangesShareholder Meetings
HP Shareholders Back Board, Auditor and Pay Practices
Positive
Apr 21, 2026
On April 16, 2026, HP Inc. held its 2026 annual meeting of stockholders, where investors elected twelve directors to serve on the board for the coming year, reaffirming the company’s existing leadership slate. Shareholders also ratified Erns...
Business Operations and StrategyExecutive/Board ChangesFinancial Disclosures
HP Appoints Bruce Broussard as Interim CEO
Neutral
Feb 3, 2026
On February 3, 2026, HP Inc. announced a leadership transition in which long-time executive Enrique Lores stepped down as president, chief executive officer and board member at the end of February 2, 2026, to pursue another professional opportunit...
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