HP (HPQ) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$28.99 +0.31 (+1.09%)

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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 12 Analyst Ratings

Sell
1

Hold
10

Buy
1

Based on 12 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 12 analysts, 1 has given a sell rating, 10 have given a hold rating, and 1 has given a buy rating for HPQ.

Consensus Price Target

$36.14
24.63% Upside

According to the 12 analysts' twelve-month price targets for HP, the average price target is $36.14. The highest price target for HPQ is $41.00, while the lowest price target for HPQ is $30.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 24.63% from the current price of $28.99.

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HPQ Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 3/25/24 to 3/25/25	1 Month Ago 2/24/24 to 2/23/25	3 Months Ago 12/26/23 to 12/25/24	1 Year Ago 3/26/23 to 3/25/24
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	1 Buy rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	7 Buy rating(s)
Hold	10 Hold rating(s)	10 Hold rating(s)	9 Hold rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)
Sell	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$36.14	$36.68	$36.45	$33.11
Forecasted Upside	24.63% Upside	5.92% Upside	9.00% Upside	10.81% Upside
Consensus Rating	Hold	Hold	Hold	Moderate Buy

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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	2.00	2.69	2.54
Consensus Rating	Hold	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	24.63% Upside	629.15% Upside	16.93% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent HPQ News	Positive News	Positive News

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Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
3/4/2025	Loop Capital 2 of 5 stars	Ananda Baruah Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Hold ➝ Hold	$35.00 ➝ $30.00	+2.45%
2/28/2025	Barclays 3 of 5 stars	Tim Long Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Equal Weight ➝ Equal Weight	$35.00 ➝ $36.00	+17.09%
2/28/2025	TD Cowen 4 of 5 stars		Lower Target	Hold	$39.00 ➝ $38.00	+14.65%
2/28/2025	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	$36.00 ➝ $35.00	+5.60%
2/20/2025	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	Boost Target	Underweight ➝ Underweight	$30.00 ➝ $35.00	+1.01%
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%
11/27/2024	Citigroup Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	A. Merchant Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$37.00 ➝ $36.50	+2.96%
11/20/2024	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$42.00 ➝ $41.00	+11.20%
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9/27/2024	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Buy ➝ Neutral	$37.00 ➝ $37.00	+0.41%
8/29/2024	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$34.00 ➝ $37.00	+6.44%
12/11/2023	Evercore ISI Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	In-Line ➝ Outperform	$33.00 ➝ $40.00	+35.78%
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%
5/31/2023	58.com Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Maintains

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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, March 21, 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.:

HP Inc. recently declared a quarterly dividend of $0.2894 per share, which translates to an annualized dividend of $1.16 and a yield of 4.10%. This consistent dividend payment can provide a steady income stream for investors.
The company reported revenue of $13.50 billion for the latest quarter, exceeding the consensus estimate of $13.35 billion. This indicates strong sales performance and potential for growth, which can be attractive to investors.
HP Inc. has a current stock price of $28.68, which may be considered undervalued compared to its average target price of $36.14 set by analysts. This suggests potential for price appreciation, making it an appealing investment opportunity.
Analysts have a consensus rating of "Hold" for HP Inc., with some recent upgrades to "Buy" from various firms. Positive analyst sentiment can indicate confidence in the company's future performance.
HP Inc. operates in diverse segments, including Personal Systems and Printing, which allows it to cater to a wide range of customers, from individual consumers to large enterprises. This diversification can help mitigate risks associated with market fluctuations.

HP
Bear Case

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

HP Inc. has a negative return on equity of 253.39%, indicating that the company is not generating profit from its equity investments. This could raise concerns about its financial health and management effectiveness.
The company has a relatively low net margin of 5.18%, which suggests that it retains a small portion of revenue as profit. This could limit its ability to reinvest in growth or return value to shareholders.
Insider selling activity has been noted, with an insider selling 11,000 shares recently. Such actions can sometimes signal a lack of confidence in the company's future prospects from those who are closely involved with its operations.
HP Inc. has received mixed ratings from analysts, with one sell rating and a majority hold ratings. This lack of strong buy recommendations may indicate uncertainty about the company's growth trajectory.
The stock has experienced volatility, with a 1-year low of $27.42 and a high of $39.79. Such fluctuations can pose risks for investors looking for stable investments.

HPQ Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 12 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for HP is $36.14, with a high forecast of $41.00 and a low forecast of $30.00.
: 12 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for HP in the last twelve months. There is currently 1 sell rating, 10 hold ratings and 1 buy rating 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 24.63% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: HP has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, Loop Capital, Morgan Stanley, Sanford C. Bernstein, TD Cowen, and Wells Fargo & Company 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