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HP (HPQ): analyst forecast and price target
Analyst consensus
Moderate Sell1 Buy7 Hold5 Sell
Ratings of 13 analysts in the last 3 months · top analysts only12-month forecast
Based on 13 price targets given in the last 3 months, the average target is $26.85, the highest $34.00, the lowest $19.00. The average is −10.5% from the last price of $30.01.
Analyst ratings 18
| Analyst | Firm | Price target | Rating | Upside | Action | Date | Move vs SPY | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Paige★★★★★★★★★★#882 · hits 86% · avg +39.8% | RBC Capital | $33.00 | Hold | +10.0% | Reiterated | 15.10.26on TipRanks Oct 16 10:35 | +1.0%next day −1.6% | ↗ |
| Asiya Merchant★★★★★★★★★★#10 · hits 77% · avg +104.7% | Citi | $25.00 | Hold | −16.7% | Reiterated | 08.10.26on TipRanks Oct 11 18:55 | +1.0%next day −7.5% · 5 days −4.6% | ↗ |
| Asiya Merchant★★★★★★★★★★#10 · hits 77% · avg +104.7% | Citi | $25.00 | Hold | −16.7% | Reiterated | 21.09.26on TipRanks Sep 22 05:55 | −5.8%next day −2.7% · 5 days −3.9% | ↗ |
| Erik Woodring★★★★★★★★★★#290 · hits 60% · avg +28.0% | Morgan Stanley | $19.00 | Sell | −36.7% | Reiterated | 21.09.26on TipRanks 08:55 | −5.8%next day −2.7% · 5 days −3.9% | ↗ |
| AI xAi Computer HardwarexAI Grok-4 | TipRanks - xAI | $37.00 | Hold | +23.3% | Reiterated | 21.09.26on TipRanks 06:06 | — | |
| AI DeepSeek Computer HardwareDeepSeek V3.2-Speciale | TipRanks - DeepSeek | $36.00 | Hold | +20.0% | Reiterated | 21.09.26on TipRanks 06:06 | — | |
| AI OpenAI Computer HardwareOpenAI 5.2 | TipRanks - OpenAI | $38.00 | Hold | +26.6% | Reiterated | 21.09.26on TipRanks 06:06 | — | |
| AI Anthropic Computer HardwareAnthropic Opus-4.6 | TipRanks - Anthropic | $37.00 | Hold | +23.3% | Reiterated | 21.09.26on TipRanks 06:06 | — | |
| AI Google Computer HardwareGemini 3.1Pro | TipRanks - Google | $38.00 | Buy | +26.6% | Reiterated | 21.09.26on TipRanks 06:06 | — | |
| AI PerPlexity Computer HardwarePerPlexity SonarPro | TipRanks - PerPlexity | $38.00 | Buy | +26.6% | Upgrade | 21.09.26on TipRanks 06:06 | — | |
| David Paige★★★★★★★★★★#882 · hits 86% · avg +39.8% | RBC Capital | $33.00 | Hold | +10.0% | Initiated | 11.09.26on TipRanks Sep 10 16:25 | +7.5%next day −3.7% · 5 days −3.0% | ↗ |
| Wamsi Mohan★★★★★★★★★★#26 · hits 64% · avg +46.5% | Bank of America Securities | $21.00 | Sell | −30.0% | Reiterated | 03.09.26on TipRanks 07:05 | −1.2%next day +2.6% · 5 days +13.3% | ↗ |
| Tim Long★★★★★★★★★★#210 · hits 62% · avg +20.6% | Barclays | $23.00 | Sell | −23.4% | Reiterated | 28.08.26on TipRanks 04:25 | +3.2%next day −1.3% · 5 days +6.8% | ↗ |
| Jim Kelleher★★★★★★★★★★#27 · hits 71% · avg +34.6% | Argus Research | $34.00 | Buy | +13.3% | Reiterated | 27.08.26on TipRanks Aug 28 10:25 | −3.6%next day +3.2% · 5 days +7.5% | ↗ |
| Amit Daryanani★★★★★★★★★★#21 · hits 70% · avg +37.0% | Evercore ISI | $32.00 | Hold | +6.6% | Reiterated | 27.08.26on TipRanks 09:15 | −3.6%next day +3.2% · 5 days +7.5% | ↗ |
| Joseph Cardoso★★★★★★★★★★#2887 · hits 58% · avg +10.2% | J.P. Morgan | $27.00 → $30.00+11.1% | Hold | 0.0% | Assigned | 27.08.26on TipRanks 08:05 | −3.6%next day +3.2% · 5 days +7.5% | ↗ |
| David Vogt★★★★★★★★★★#1701 · hits 61% · avg +13.2% | UBS | $26.00 → $28.00+7.7% | Hold | −6.7% | Assigned | 27.08.26on TipRanks 07:15 | −3.6%next day +3.2% · 5 days +7.5% | ↗ |
| Krish Sankar★★★★★★★★★★#13 · hits 69% · avg +56.0% | TD Cowen | $26.00 → $30.00+15.4% | Hold | 0.0% | Assigned | 27.08.26on TipRanks 06:50 | −3.6%next day +3.2% · 5 days +7.5% | ↗ |
| Mark Newman★★★★★★★★★★#188 · hits 74% · avg +69.9% | Bernstein | $27.00 → $32.00+18.5% | Hold | +6.6% | Assigned | 27.08.26on TipRanks 06:10 | −3.6%next day +3.2% · 5 days +7.5% | ↗ |
| Aaron Rakers★★★★★★★★★★#7 · hits 73% · avg +54.9% | Wells Fargo | $20.00 | Sell | −33.4% | Assigned | 27.08.26on TipRanks 05:50 | −3.6%next day +3.2% · 5 days +7.5% | ↗ |
| Katherine Murphy★★★★★★★★★★#786 · hits 59% · avg +55.9% | Goldman Sachs | $21.00 → $22.00+4.8% | Sell | −26.7% | Reiterated | 26.08.26on TipRanks Aug 27 08:06 | +3.4%next day −3.6% · 5 days +4.9% | ↗ |
| Unknown Analyst | Raymond James | $21.00 | Sell | −30.0% | Downgrade | 13.01.26on TipRanks 10:12 | −0.3%next day −1.0% · 5 days −6.1% | ↗ |
| Jim Hin Kwong Au★★★★★★★★★★#277 · hits 65% · avg +35.5% | DBS | $28.20 | Hold | −6.0% | Reiterated | 28.11.25on TipRanks Dec 1 03:05 | +1.3%next day +0.3% · 5 days +5.8% | ↗ |
| Unknown Analyst | Mizuho Securities | $21.00 → $20.00−4.8% | Sell | −33.4% | Reiterated | 26.11.25on TipRanks 12:15 | −2.1%next day +1.3% · 5 days +7.3% | ↗ |
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Every rating the collector has kept for the last 12 months, including the earlier ones of the same analyst. Latest of each analyst
Best analysts covering HP
TipRanks picks them by their record on this stock; the figures under the name are their record across all their ratings.
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How the average price target moved
The average target of all analysts (their ratings of the 3 months before) on each day, the top analysts’ dashed, against the price; the site keeps this record since 1 October 2026. On 01.10.26: target $26.85 at a price of $31.28 (−14.2%); now: $26.85 at $30.01 (−10.5%).
PriceAverage targetTop analysts’ target
Recommendation trend · top analysts
Strong BuyBuyHoldSell
| Rating | 05.26 | 06.26 | 07.26 | 08.26 | 09.26 | 10.26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strong Buy | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Buy | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Hold | 9 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 11 |
| Sell | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 |
Earnings and sales forecast
Next report: 01.12.26 (Q4 2026, date not confirmed)
Earnings per share
Next quarter’s EPS estimate — $0.75 (from $0.71 to $0.85). Last quarter: $0.83.
Sales
Next quarter’s sales estimate — $15.4B (from $14.5B to $17.0B). Last quarter: $15.7B.
Best top-analyst consensus in the sector · Technology
About HP
- CEO: Bruce Dale Broussard
- Employees: 55,000
- 1501 Page Mill Road, Palo Alto, CA, 94304, US
- www-redirect.ext.hp.com
HP Inc. is a global technology company specializing in personal computing devices, imaging and printing solutions, and a variety of related technologies, software, and support services, serving clients both in the United States and worldwide. Its operations are structured into three main divisions: Personal Systems, Printing, and Corporate Investments. The Personal Systems segment offers a broad array of computing hardware, including desktop and laptop personal computers for both business and individual consumers, along with specialized workstations, thin clients, commercial mobile devices, retail point-of-sale systems, displays, and various peripherals. This division also encompasses essential software, support, and associated services. The Printing division focuses on delivering printer hardware for both general consumers and commercial clients, alongside a full suite of supplies, comprehensive print solutions, and related services. Finally, the Corporate Investments segment is dedicated to fostering innovation through HP Labs, incubating new business ventures, and managing various investment projects. HP's extensive client base spans individual end-users, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and major corporations, reaching diverse sectors such as government, healthcare, and education. Established in 1939, the company initially operated as Hewlett-Packard Company before rebranding to HP Inc. in October 2015. Its corporate headquarters are located in Palo Alto, California.
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