HP Inc [NYSE: HPQ] loss -0.79% or -0.22 points to close at $27.75 with a heavy trading volume of 8789635 shares.
It opened the trading session at $28.04, the shares rose to $28.0981 and dropped to $27.7, the range by which the price of stock traded the whole day. The daily chart for HPQ points out that the company has recorded -2.32% loss over the past six months.
If we look at the average trading volume of 8.49M shares, HPQ reached to a volume of 8789635 in the most recent trading day, which is why market watchdogs consider the stock to be active.
Here is what top equities market gurus are saying about HP Inc [HPQ]:
Based on careful and fact-backed analyses by Wall Street experts, the current consensus on the target price for HPQ shares is $28.08 per share. Analysis on target price and performance of stocks is usually carefully studied by market experts, and the current Wall Street consensus on HPQ stock is a recommendation set at 2.94. This rating represents a strong Buy recommendation, on the scale from 1 to 5, where 5 would mean strong sell, 4 represents Sell, 3 is Hold, and 2 indicates Buy.
Evercore ISI have made an estimate for HP Inc shares, keeping their opinion on the stock as In-line, with their previous recommendation back on September 10, 2025. While these analysts kept the previous recommendation, TD Cowen dropped their target price from $38 to $28. The new note on the price target was released on May 29, 2025, representing the official price target for HP Inc stock. Previously, the target price had yet another drop from $39 to $38, while TD Cowen kept a Hold rating on HPQ stock. On November 29, 2024, analysts decreased their price target for HPQ shares from 39 to 38.
Price to Free Cash Flow for HPQ in the course of the last twelve months was 9.12 with Quick ratio for the last quarter at 0.44.
Trading performance analysis for HPQ stock
HP Inc [HPQ] fell into the red zone at the end of the last week, falling into a negative trend and dropping by -5.45. With this latest performance, HPQ shares gained by 3.04% in over the last four-week period, additionally sinking by -2.32% over the last 6 months – not to mention a drop of -14.96% in the past year of trading.
HP Inc [HPQ]: A deeper dive into fundamental analysis
Operating Margin for any stock indicates how profitable investing would be, and HP Inc [HPQ] shares currently have an operating margin of 6.91% and a Gross Margin at 20.27%. HP Inc’s Net Margin is presently recorded at 4.83%.
HP Inc (HPQ) Capital Structure & Debt Analysis
HP Inc (HPQ) Efficiency & Liquidity Metrics
HP Inc (HPQ) Efficiency & Liquidity Metrics
From an operational efficiency perspective, HP Inc. (HPQ) effectively leverages its workforce, generating an average of $45517.24 per employee. The company’s liquidity position is robust, with a Current Ratio of 0.74% and a Quick Ratio of 0.44%, indicating strong ability to cover short-term liabilities.
HP Inc [HPQ]: An earnings per share (EPS) analysis
With the latest financial reports released by the company, HP Inc posted 0.93/share EPS, while the average EPS was predicted by analysts to be reported at 0.93/share. The progress of the company may be observed through the prism of EPS growth rate, while Wall Street analysts are focusing on predicting the 5-year EPS growth rate for HPQ. When it comes to the mentioned value, analysts are expecting to see the 5-year EPS growth rate for HP Inc go to 1.21%.
An analysis of Institutional ownership at HP Inc [HPQ]
There are presently around $82.44%, or 82.63%% of HPQ stock, in the hands of institutional investors. The top three institutional holders of HPQ stocks are: VANGUARD GROUP INC with ownership of 120.62 million shares, which is approximately 12.3209%. BLACKROCK INC., holding 104.65 million shares of the stock with an approximate value of $$3.66 billion in HPQ stocks shares; and BLACKROCK INC., currently with $$1.69 billion in HPQ stock with ownership which is approximately 4.8905%.
