HPQ stock forecast: what analysts expect
Wall Street analysts covering HP Inc. currently rate the stock a Hold on average, with a mean 12-month price target of $22.98 — -21.5% versus the last price of $29.28. Targets reflect analyst opinion, not a guarantee.
HPQ historical returns
Based on monthly dividend-adjusted prices. See the full breakdown on what if you had invested in HPQ.
HPQ annual returns by year
Congress trading in HPQ
10 members of Congress have disclosed trading HPQ — 10 purchases and 7 sales worth an estimated $136,000. Most recent disclosure: Apr 8, 2025.
See who in Congress traded HPQ →Insider activity in HPQ
HPQ's own executives and directors have made 0 open-market purchases ($0) and 5 sales ($1.8M) in the last 90 days, per SEC Form 4 filings. Most recent: Aug 7, 2026.
| Aug 7, 2026 | McQuarrie David P. | Chief Commercial Officer | Sell | $631,019 |
| Aug 4, 2026 | McQuarrie David P. | Chief Commercial Officer | Sell | $294,462 |
| Aug 3, 2026 | McQuarrie David P. | Chief Commercial Officer | Sell | $293,409 |
| Jul 28, 2026 | McQuarrie David P. | Chief Commercial Officer | Sell | $294,462 |
| Jun 12, 2026 | McQuarrie David P. | Chief Commercial Officer | Sell | $259,732 |
About HP Inc.
HP Inc. provides personal computing, printing, 3D printing, hybrid work, gaming, and other related technologies in the United States and internationally. The company operates through three segments: Personal Systems, Printing, and Corporate Investments. The Personal Systems segment offers commercial and consumer desktops and notebooks, workstations, thin clients, retail point-of-sale systems, displays, software, hybrid systems, and endpoint security and services, as well as lifecycle services, including support and deployment, configurations, and extended warranty services. The Printing segment provides consumer and commercial printer hardware, supplies, and solutions, as well as office and home printing solutions; and focuses on graphics, 3D printing, and personalization solutions for the commercial and industrial markets. The Corporate Investments segment is involved in the business incubation and investment projects. It serves small- and medium-sized businesses, public sector, and enterprises. The company was formerly known as Hewlett-Packard Company and changed its name to HP Inc. in October 2015. HP Inc. was founded in 1939 and is headquartered in Palo Alto, California.
HPQ Key Statistics
HPQ in plain English
- P/E ratio (10.8) — how many dollars you pay for each $1 of HPQ's yearly profit. That's on the low side, which can mean it's cheap — or that the market is worried.
- Profit margin (4.45%) — of every $1 in sales, this is what's left as profit after all costs.
- Dividend yield (4.13%) — the cash payout you'd earn per year as a % of the share price, on top of any price gains.
HPQ stock: frequently asked questions
What is HP Inc.'s stock price today?
HP Inc. (HPQ) last traded at $29.28 on the NYSE. Over the past 52 weeks the stock has traded between $17.56 and $30.87.
Is HPQ stock a buy or a sell?
Wall Street analysts' consensus rating on HPQ is "Hold", with an average 12-month price target of $22.98 — about -21.5% versus the current price of $29.28. Analyst targets are opinions, not guarantees; always do your own research.
How much would $1,000 invested in HPQ 10 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in HP Inc. made 10 years ago would be worth about $2,859 today (dividends reinvested) — a total return of 186%, or 11.1% per year.
Does HPQ pay a dividend?
Yes. HP Inc. currently pays a dividend yielding about 4.13% per year at today's share price.
What is HPQ's P/E ratio?
HPQ trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 10.8, and 9.7 times expected forward earnings. The P/E ratio tells you how many dollars investors pay for each $1 of the company's annual profit.
Do members of Congress trade HPQ stock?
Yes — 10 members of Congress have disclosed trades in HPQ under the STOCK Act, totaling 10 purchases and 7 sales worth an estimated $136,000.
What is HP Inc.'s ticker symbol?
HP Inc. trades under the ticker symbol HPQ on the NYSE.
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