HP (HPQ) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$32.96 +0.45 (+1.37%)

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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

$36.23
9.93% Upside

According to the 12 analysts' twelve-month price targets for HP, the average price target is $36.23. 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 9.93% from the current price of $32.96.

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HPQ Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 1/22/24 to 1/21/25	1 Month Ago 12/23/23 to 12/22/24	3 Months Ago 10/24/23 to 10/23/24	1 Year Ago 1/22/23 to 1/22/24
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)	4 Buy rating(s)	6 Buy rating(s)
Hold	10 Hold rating(s)	9 Hold rating(s)	7 Hold rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)
Sell	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$36.23	$36.45	$35.55	$32.22
Forecasted Upside	9.93% Upside	10.66% Upside	-0.85% Downside	10.41% Upside
Consensus Rating	Hold	Hold	Hold	Moderate Buy

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	2.68	2.52
Consensus Rating	Hold	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	11.28% Upside	252.24% Upside	12.44% 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
1/3/2025	Sanford C. Bernstein 3 of 5 stars		Boost Target	Market Perform ➝ Market Perform	$32.00 ➝ $34.00	+4.13%
11/29/2024	Hsbc Global Res 0 of 5 stars	S. Bersey Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Strong-Buy ➝ Hold
11/29/2024	HSBC 3 of 5 stars		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%
11/27/2024	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Equal Weight ➝ Equal Weight	$32.00 ➝ $35.00	-2.67%
11/27/2024	TD Cowen Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Hold ➝ Hold	$32.00 ➝ $39.00	-0.20%
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%
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%
9/5/2024	Loop Capital Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Hold ➝ Hold	$37.00 ➝ $35.00	+1.36%
8/29/2024	Morgan Stanley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Equal Weight ➝ Equal Weight	$37.00 ➝ $36.00	+6.89%
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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%
5/30/2024	Wells Fargo & Company Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Underweight ➝ Underweight	$25.00 ➝ $30.00	-22.96%
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
3/20/2023	The Goldman Sachs Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Neutral	$26.00	-7.28%

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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 Monday, January 20, 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. offers a solid annual dividend of $1.16, translating to a yield of 3.56%. This can provide a steady income stream for investors, especially in a low-interest-rate environment.
The company has a relatively low payout ratio of 40.93%, indicating that it retains a significant portion of its earnings for reinvestment. This suggests potential for future growth and stability.
Recent insider activity shows significant stock sales by executives, which can indicate confidence in the company's future performance. For instance, CEO Enrique Lores sold shares at an average price of $36.45, reflecting a strategic move that could be interpreted positively by the market.
HP Inc. operates in the growing sectors of personal systems and printing, providing a diverse range of products and services that cater to both consumer and commercial markets, which can help mitigate risks associated with market fluctuations.
The current stock price of HPQ is around $36.45, which may be considered attractive for investors looking for value in the technology sector, especially given the company's established market presence and product offerings.

HP
Bear Case

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

Insider selling can sometimes raise concerns about the company's future prospects. The recent sales by key executives, including a 60.56% decrease in the CEO's position, may signal a lack of confidence in the stock's performance.
HP Inc. has seen a total of 273,035 shares sold by insiders in the last 90 days, valued at approximately $9.67 million. This level of insider selling could indicate potential issues within the company or a belief that the stock may not appreciate significantly in the near term.
The technology sector is highly competitive, and HP Inc. faces challenges from other major players in both the personal systems and printing markets, which could impact its market share and profitability.
With only 0.41% of the company's stock owned by insiders, there may be a lack of alignment between management and shareholder interests, which can be a red flag for potential investors.
The company's reliance on hardware sales in a rapidly evolving digital landscape may pose risks, as consumers increasingly shift towards software and cloud-based solutions, potentially affecting future revenue growth.

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 $36.23, with a high forecast of $41.00 and a low forecast of $30.00.
: 12 Wall Street equities 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 equities 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 9.93% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Over the previous 90 days, HP's stock had 2 downgrades by analysts.
: HP has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, Citigroup, Hsbc Global Res, HSBC, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Sanford C. Bernstein, and TD Cowen 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