HP (HPQ) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$27.72 +1.15 (+4.31%)

Closing price 08/22/2025 03:59 PM Eastern

Extended Trading

$27.76 +0.03 (+0.11%)

As of 08/22/2025 07:56 PM Eastern

HP - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

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.

Consensus Rating

Hold

Based on 16 Analyst Ratings

Sell
1

Hold
13

Buy
2

Based on 16 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for HP in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Hold." Out of the 16 analysts, 1 has given a sell rating, 13 have given a hold rating, and 2 have given a buy rating for HPQ.

Consensus Price Target

$29.54
6.55% Upside

According to the 16 analysts' twelve-month price targets for HP, the average price target is $29.54. The highest price target for HPQ is $38.00, while the lowest price target for HPQ is $25.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 6.55% from the current price of $27.73.

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HPQ Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 8/23/24 to 8/23/25	1 Month Ago 7/24/24 to 7/24/25	3 Months Ago 5/25/24 to 5/25/25	1 Year Ago 8/24/23 to 8/23/24
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	2 Buy rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	6 Buy rating(s)
Hold	13 Hold rating(s)	12 Hold rating(s)	10 Hold rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)
Sell	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$29.54	$29.54	$33.67	$35.00
Forecasted Upside	6.55% Upside	15.01% Upside	20.28% Upside	-1.85% Downside
Consensus Rating	Hold	Hold	Hold	Hold

HPQ 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.

HPQ 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.

HP Stock vs. The Competition

Type	HP	Computer and Technology Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	2.06	2.66	2.53
Consensus Rating	Hold	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	6.55% Upside	62.45% Upside	9.65% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent HPQ News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
8/19/2025	Zacks Research 0 of 5 stars		Upgrade	Strong Sell ➝ Hold
6/11/2025	Dbs Bank 0 of 5 stars	J. Au Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Moderate Buy ➝ Hold
5/29/2025	KGI Securities 2 of 5 stars		Initiated Coverage	Neutral
5/29/2025	Wells Fargo & Company Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Aaron Rakers Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Underweight ➝ Underweight	$35.00 ➝ $25.00	+0.41%
5/29/2025	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	David Vogt Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$37.00 ➝ $26.00	+3.52%
5/29/2025	Morgan Stanley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Erik Woodring Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Equal Weight ➝ Equal Weight	$29.00 ➝ $26.00	+3.54%
5/29/2025	Citigroup Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Asiya Merchant Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$29.00 ➝ $27.50	+9.51%
5/29/2025	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Samik Chatterjee Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$30.00 ➝ $27.00	+6.31%
5/29/2025	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Tim Long Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Set Target	Equal Weight ➝ Equal Weight	$36.00 ➝ $28.00	+10.24%
5/29/2025	TD Cowen Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Hold	$38.00 ➝ $28.00	+2.38%
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5/28/2025	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Wamsi Mohan Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$35.00 ➝ $33.00	+19.92%
4/28/2025	Evercore ISI Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Amit Daryanani Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$40.00 ➝ $32.00	+26.06%
3/4/2025	Loop Capital Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Ananda Baruah Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Hold ➝ Hold	$35.00 ➝ $30.00	+2.45%
1/3/2025	Sanford C. Bernstein Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Market Perform ➝ Market Perform	$32.00 ➝ $34.00	+4.13%
11/29/2024	Hsbc Global Res Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	S. Bersey Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Strong-Buy ➝ Hold
11/29/2024	HSBC Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Buy ➝ Hold	$39.00 ➝ $38.00	+9.64%
11/7/2023	Edward Jones Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Hold ➝ Buy
8/30/2023	Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Hold ➝ Hold	$32.00 ➝ $30.00	-4.37%

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Should I Buy HP Stock? HPQ 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 Friday, August 22, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these HP pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

HP
Bull Case

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in HP Inc.:

The current stock price is around $27.68, which may present a buying opportunity for investors looking for value in the tech sector.
HP Inc. has recently declared a quarterly dividend of $0.2894 per share, translating to an annualized dividend yield of approximately 4.2%, which can provide a steady income stream for investors.
The company reported a revenue increase of 3.3% year-over-year, indicating growth potential and resilience in its business operations.
Analysts have set an average target price of $29.54 for HP Inc., suggesting potential upside from the current stock price, which could attract investors looking for capital appreciation.
HP Inc. operates in diverse segments, including Personal Systems and Printing, which can help mitigate risks associated with market fluctuations in a single area.

HP
Bear Case

Investors should be bearish about investing in HP Inc. for these reasons:

The company reported earnings per share (EPS) of $0.71, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $0.80, which may raise concerns about its profitability and operational efficiency.
HP Inc. has a negative return on equity of 244.99%, indicating that the company is not generating profit from its equity, which could deter potential investors.
Several analysts have downgraded their price targets for HP Inc., reflecting a cautious outlook on the stock's performance in the near term.
The stock has experienced volatility, with a 12-month high of $39.79 and a low of $21.21, which may indicate uncertainty in its market position.
With a payout ratio of 44.79%, there may be concerns about the sustainability of its dividend payments, especially if earnings do not improve.

HPQ Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 16 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for HP is $29.54, with a high forecast of $38.00 and a low forecast of $25.00.
: 16 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for HP in the last twelve months. There is currently 1 sell rating, 13 hold ratings and 2 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "hold" HPQ shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in HPQ, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.
: According to analysts, HP's stock has a predicted upside of 6.55% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Over the previous 90 days, HP's stock had 1 upgrade and 1 downgrade by analysts.
: HP has been rated by research analysts at Bank of America, Barclays, Citigroup, Dbs Bank, JPMorgan Chase & Co., KGI Securities, Morgan Stanley, TD Cowen, UBS Group, Wells Fargo & Company, and Zacks Research in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like HP less than other "computer and technology" companies. The consensus rating for HP is Hold while the average consensus rating for "computer and technology" companies is Moderate Buy. Learn more on how HPQ compares to other companies.

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HP (HPQ) Stock Forecast & Price Target