HPQ
HP Inc.
COMPUTER & OFFICE EQUIPMENT
HP (HPQ) Stock: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
$29.01
+0.04 (+0.16%)
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5d:
-1.48%
30d:
-4.78%
90d:
-3.67%
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Earnings: Nov 24, 2026
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Updated Nov 12, 12:00 AM ET
QUANTITATIVE VERDICT
HOLD
MODERATE Confidence (76%)
Quality Score
59/100
Position
OVERSOLD
30-Day Fair Range
$28.91 – $32.46
Position: OVERSOLD
Forward P/E & Valuation
9.2x
STRETCHED
vs 7.9x historical avg
Wall Street Target
$27.44
-5.3% vs target
Options IV & Volume
HIGH Vol
HIGH volume confirmation
Support / Resistance
$26.96 / $32.98
Trend: Strong Uptrend
Executive Thesis & Bottom Line
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📊 HOLD: HPQ trades at premium valuation expecting 5.0% growth. Hold existing positions but don't chase. Wait for better entry.
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Signal fired Oct 30, 2026 at $28.78 · last confirmed Nov 10, 2026
Strength: 9.0/10
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Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)
Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation
0% (Stagnation)
50% (Hyper Growth)
EST. PRICE IN 2031
$25.70
Based on 0.6% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$15.96
Trading above historical range
How this is calculated: We use a Growth Decay Model: starting with analyst consensus growth (adjusted above) and gradually slowing it down to a long-term terminal rate (4%) by Year 5. This provides a more realistic valuation than assuming constant hyper-growth. We then apply a 7.9x Exit PE.
In-depth Analysis How we analyze
Valuation Analysis: HPQ is currently trading at $29.00, which is considered oversold relative to its 30-day fair value range of $28.91 to $32.46. From a valuation perspective, the stock is trading at a premium (Forward PE: 9.2) compared to its historical average (7.9). At these levels, the market is pricing in 5.0% annual earnings growth.
Technical Outlook: Technically, HPQ is in a strong uptrend. Immediate support is located at $26.95, while resistance sits at $32.98.
Market Sentiment: The stock scores a mixed 58/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge, with only partial signs of a stabilized entry point. The stock is fairly positioned - fine to hold existing positions or accumulate slowly on dips, but not an urgent buy.
Technical Outlook: Technically, HPQ is in a strong uptrend. Immediate support is located at $26.95, while resistance sits at $32.98.
Market Sentiment: The stock scores a mixed 58/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge, with only partial signs of a stabilized entry point. The stock is fairly positioned - fine to hold existing positions or accumulate slowly on dips, but not an urgent buy.
Quick Decision Summary
Current Position
OVERSOLD
Historical Trading Range
$28.91 -
$32.46
Company Quality Score
59/100
(HOLD)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
75.7%
Trading Range & Key Levels
30-Day Trading Range
$28.91 -
$32.46
Current vs Trading Range
OVERSOLD
Support Level
$26.96
Resistance Level
$32.98
Current Trend
Strong Uptrend
Technical data as of
Nov 11, 2026
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View Profit Protection PlanQuantitative Signal Breakdown
- BULLISH: Price oversold vs 30-day range
- NEUTRAL: Mixed technical signals (58/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- BEARISH: Trading above Wall St target ($27.44)
- BULLISH: Expecting earnings turnaround to 5.0% growth with 12.5% revenue growth
- NEUTRAL: Bottoming setup forming (58/100) — watch for confirmation
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
9.18
Wall Street Target
$27.44
(-5.3%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
12.5%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
-11.3%
Profit Margin
4.1%
Valuation Premium vs History
+5.0% premium
PE vs Historical
9.2 vs 7.9
STRETCHED
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
+5.0%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$30.41
(+5%)
2-Year Target
$31.93
(+10%)
3-Year Target
$33.52
(+16%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 9→8)
PE COMPRESSION
$28.84
(0%)
Earnings growth offset by PE compression
3-Year Scenarios
Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull:
(PE: 19.9, Growth: -2.7%)
$57.74
(+99%)
Base:
(SPY PE: 9.2, Growth: -2.7%)
$26.70
(-8%)
Bear:
(PE: 7.8, Growth: -2.7%)
$22.69
(-22%)
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Valuation based on Current Earnings
RECOVERY PLAY: Stock looks expensive now (11x PE), but valuation improves significantly next year (9x PE) as earnings recover.
Trailing PE: 10.85 | Current EPS (TTM): $2.62
Bull Case
$37.63
(+30%)
Analyst growth 20.4%, PE expands to 11.9
Base Case
$34.21
(+18%)
Market implied 20.4%, PE stable at 10.9
Bear Case
$19.33
(-33%)
Severe decline -20.0%, PE contracts to 9.2
These are projections based on PE multiples and EPS growth scenarios, not predictions. Actual results may vary significantly.
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Bearish
2 Retail Mentions
Reddit / WSB Comments
1
Bearish
StockTwits Volume
1 msgs
24h retail stream
Last Tracked
Nov 10, 2026
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AI Retail Discussion Summary:
Bearish sentiment prevails on $HPQ as traders express concerns over offsetting losses in PC sales with earnings from the printer segment. No recent news articles were found.
Key Retail Themes:
PC sales decline
Earnings from printer segment
Aggregated from r/wallstreetbets, r/stocks & StockTwits streams.
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Last updated: November 12, 2026 11:01 AM ET
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