HP Inc. (HPQ) Stock Forecast
HPQ analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Hold 2.78 / 5 from 18 analysts
- Price target
- $27.31 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- −9.0% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- November 24, 2026 EPS estimate $0.75
- 52-week range
- $18.20 – $35.48
HPQ analyst ratings
18 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
HPQ price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
HPQ earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Jul '26) | $0.69 | $0.63 | $1.00 | $0.75 | −8.2% | 12 |
| Next quarter (Jan '27) | $0.70 | $0.63 | $0.81 | $0.81 | −13.1% | 12 |
| Current fiscal year (FY2026) | $3.25 | $3.15 | $3.36 | $3.12 | +4.0% | 17 |
| Next fiscal year (FY2027) | $3.15 | $2.75 | $3.54 | $3.25 | −3.0% | 18 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
HPQ revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Jul '26) | $14.39B | $13.71B | $14.83B | +3.3% | 11 |
| Next quarter (Jan '27) | $14.66B | $13.82B | $15.14B | +1.5% | 10 |
| Current fiscal year (FY2026) | $59.85B | $59.04B | $60.39B | +8.2% | 14 |
| Next fiscal year (FY2027) | $59.94B | $57.51B | $63.58B | +0.1% | 15 |
HPQ EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
HPQ revenue: reported and forecast
HPQ EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Jul '26) | $0.64 | $0.66 | $0.66 | $0.66 | $0.69 | +8.3% | 0 up · 1 down |
| Next quarter (Jan '27) | $0.68 | $0.68 | $0.70 | $0.70 | $0.70 | +3.1% | 5 up · 3 down |
| Current fiscal year (FY2026) | $3.01 | $3.02 | $3.24 | $3.24 | $3.25 | +7.7% | 13 up · 0 down |
| Next fiscal year (FY2027) | $3.01 | $3.00 | $3.14 | $3.14 | $3.15 | +4.5% | 11 up · 3 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
HPQ earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; HPQ beat in 10 of 12.
What analysts expect from HPQ
18 analysts cover HP; their consensus rating is hold (2.78 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $27.31, 9.0% below the latest close of $30.01. Analysts expect earnings of $3.25 per share for FY2026, +4.0% from a year earlier. For FY2027 the average estimate is $3.15 per share on revenue of $59.9 billion. HP beat the EPS estimate in 10 of the last 12 quarters.
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HPQ forecast FAQ
What is HP's price target?
The average analyst price target for HP is $27.31, 9.0% below the latest close of $30.01.
Is HP a buy, hold or sell?
Of 18 analysts covering HP, 2 rate it a strong buy, 0 a buy, 11 a hold, 2 a sell and 3 a strong sell, a consensus of hold. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is HP's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $3.25 per share for FY2026 (range $3.15 to $3.36); for FY2027 the estimate is $3.15.
What is HP's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for FY2026 is $59.9 billion, growth of 8.2%; for FY2027 it is $59.9 billion.
When does HP report earnings?
HP is expected to report results for the quarter ending October 31, 2026 on November 24, 2026 after the market closes; the EPS estimate is $0.75.
Does HP usually beat earnings estimates?
HP reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 10 of the last 12 quarters.