HPQTechnology · Computer HardwareThe 18 Wall Street analysts covering HP, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $28 — -19.2% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 95 of 100 as at 16 Sept 2026 — among the strongest tenth. The factors read stronger than the Street's target implies. That gap is the story on this page.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores HP, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Volatility (100): The share price has been relatively steady.
Momentum (54): The shares have been drifting down relative to others.
Size (8): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on HPQ, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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The green dot is the last close — the median target sits −19.2% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 8 moved their price target up and 1 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Sept 2026 | RBC Capital | Initiates | Sector Perform | $33 |
| 28 Aug 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Underweight | — |
| 28 Aug 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Underweight | $19 → $23 |
| 27 Aug 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Underweight | $17 → $19 |
| 27 Aug 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Underweight | — |
| 27 Aug 2026 | TD Cowen | Maintains | Hold | — |
| 27 Aug 2026 | TD Cowen | Maintains | Hold | $26 → $30 |
| 27 Aug 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral | $26 → $28 |
| 27 Aug 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 24 Aug 2026 | Evercore ISI Group | Maintains | In-Line | $25 → $32 |
| 24 Aug 2026 | Evercore ISI Group | Maintains | In-Line | — |
| 24 Aug 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Underweight | — |
| 24 Aug 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Underweight | $19 → $17 |
| 12 Aug 2026 | Goldman Sachs | Maintains | Sell | $19 → $21 |
| 12 Aug 2026 | Goldman Sachs | Maintains | Sell | — |
| 2 June 2026 | Goldman Sachs | Maintains | Sell | — |
| 2 June 2026 | Goldman Sachs | Maintains | Sell | $16 → $19 |
| 28 May 2026 | B of A Securities | Maintains | Underperform | — |
| 28 May 2026 | B of A Securities | Maintains | Underperform | $16 → $18 |
| 28 May 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Underweight | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.
Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. HPQ appears on the weeks it earns a place.
Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 17 Sept 2026, HP, Inc. returned +30.5% against +17.0% for the S&P 500, dividends included.
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Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
Cheaper than 51% of US stocks
Cheaper than 81% of US stocks
Cheaper than 99% of US stocks
Cheaper than 46% of US stocks
Higher than 58% of US stocks
Higher than 24% of US stocks
Higher than 19% of US stocks
Higher than 56% of US stocks
Higher than 58% of US stocks
Higher than 2% of US stocks
Higher than 79% of US stocks
Higher than 71% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.
HP, Inc. has a market value of $31.3B and an enterprise value of $37.4B.
Revenue in the twelve months to 31 July 2026: $59.2B. The latest quarter grew 12.5% year on year.
Net income over the same four quarters: $2.5B, a 4.1% net margin.
Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $2.62.
Free cash flow in the twelve months to 31 July 2026: $3.9B.
HP, Inc. spent $1.2B on share buybacks and $1.1B on dividends in the twelve months to 31 July 2026.
Trailing P/E: 13.2×; forward P/E: 11.0× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 3.46%, paying out 45% of earnings.
HP, Inc. employs 55,000 people — $1.1M of revenue per employee.
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A Zacks Investment Research article examines whether HP (HPQ) has the attributes to be a strong pick for momentum investors. The piece analyzes the company's momentum-related characteristics to determine if it qualifies as a top stock selection.
Why it matters — The article signals to HPQ watchers that the stock is being evaluated favorably as a momentum investment candidate.
Zacks Investment Research highlights HP (HPQ) as a strong momentum stock through its Style Scores system, which is designed to help investors easily identify top-rated stocks based on their investing style.
Why it matters — HPQ watchers may care because the Zacks assessment points to the stock being recognized for positive momentum, a factor often weighed in investment screening.
Zacks Investment Research highlights HP Inc. (HPQ) alongside PSX, SIG, BILL and MPC as stocks showing relative price strength amid rising rates and market volatility. The report notes that HPQ stands out as investors remain selective in the current environment.
Why it matters — HPQ watchers can note that the company is being recognized for holding up well on relative price strength during a period of rising rates and market turbulence.
Zacks Investment Research highlights HP (HPQ) as a strong value stock, using its Zacks Style Scores feature to identify stocks that may appeal to value-oriented investors. The item presents HP favorably within the framework of Zacks' premium research offering.
Why it matters — HPQ watchers would note that an independent research service is calling HP a strong value stock, which may signal how the company is viewed by investors focused on valuation metrics.
HP, Inc. (HPQ) has been added to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) List on September 16th, 2026, according to Zacks Investment Research. HPQ was one of five stocks included in this update.
Why it matters — A Zacks Strong Buy ranking signals improved analyst sentiment, which HPQ watchers would note as a favorable assessment of the stock.
The 18 Wall Street analysts covering HP, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $28, with estimates ranging from $19 to $72. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 18 analysts covering HP, Inc., 2 rate it a Buy, 10 a Hold and 6 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks HP, Inc. 95 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 16 Sept 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 16 Sept 2026, HP, Inc. ranks 95 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Volatility (100 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 18 analysts implies -19.2% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks HP, Inc. 95 out of 100 as at 16 Sept 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering HP, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for HPQ are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $19 to $72 over the next 12 months.
HP, Inc. returned +30.5% over the 12 months to 17 Sept 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
HP Inc. is an information technology company that provides personal computers, monitors, workstations, printers, and imaging supplies for consumers, businesses, and public-sector customers.
The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 17 Sept 2026): "What Makes HP (HPQ) a Strong Momentum Stock: Buy Now?". A Zacks Investment Research article examines whether HP (HPQ) has the attributes to be a strong pick for momentum investors. The piece analyzes the company's momentum-related characteristics to determine if it qualifies as a top stock selection.
HP Inc. is an information technology company that provides personal computers, monitors, workstations, printers, and imaging supplies for consumers, businesses, and public-sector customers. Its core offerings center on personal systems and printing, including laptops, desktops, hybrid devices, ink and toner, managed print services, and related software and support. HP also serves commercial clients with devices and services designed for hybrid work, security, fleet management, and document workflows. The company’s products are used across home, office, education, healthcare, and enterprise environments, making it a major supplier in the global PC and printing markets. HP Inc. is headquartered in Palo Alto, California, and focuses on hardware, consumables, and service-driven solutions that connect digital work and print operations.
CEO Mr. Bruce Dale Broussard · 55,000 employees · United States · https://www.hp.com
