Should I buy HP Inc. (HPQ) stock or is it too late?
⭐ The most reliable of them, either direction: Morgan Stanley — 67% of its targets hit on this sector (980 calls tested). It aims for $17 (-43 %), call made on August 25, 2026, maturing on August 25, 2027 (3 d ago).
Firm-by-firm track record on HP Inc.
| Firm | % right | Gain vs sector | Calls | Aims for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wells Fargo | 75 % | +23.1 % | 8 | $20 -33% |
| Morgan Stanley | 73 % | +11.6 % | 15 | $17 -43% |
| JP Morgan | 54 % | +3.1 % | 13 | $26 -12% |
| UBS | 60 % | -0.1 % | 10 | $26 -12% |
| Barclays | 55 % | -0.3 % | 11 | $19 -36% |
| B of A Securities | 41 % | -6.7 % | 17 | $18 -39% |
| Citigroup | 44 % | -9.3 % | 9 | $25 -16% |
| Deutsche Bank | 45 % | -4.1 % | 11 | — |
✅ Reasons to believe
- Pays a dividend (5.4% yield) — regular income on top of potential upside.
- Reasonable valuation (P/E ~11) relative to its sector.
⚠️ Reasons to hesitate
- Even the most reliable firm on HPQ, Wells Fargo (75% hit rate, 8 scored calls), only targets $20 (call made on May 28, 2026, maturing on May 28, 2027) (-33%) in its most recent call, and $18 (call made on February 25, 2026, maturing on February 25, 2027) (-39%) in the one coming due soonest. The stock may already have run past its target.
- The consensus is not unanimous: of 10 ratings, 5 are neutral and 5 are sells.
- Limited upside: the median target is only -22% from the current price.
- A 12-month target is not a guaranteed path: the price can fall in the meantime.
- Volatile stock: sharp swings — including steep drops — are part of its profile.
The analyst consensus on HPQ
Median target $23 (-22%) · 10 ratings · Sell consensus
⚠️ Information, not investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Analyst targets on a ~12-month horizon.
Frequently asked questions
Should you invest in HP Inc. now?
We won't decide for you. The facts: 0% of analysts rate it a buy, median target $23 (-22%), and Wells Fargo (most reliable on HPQ, 75%) targets $20. Weigh that against valuation (P/E ~11) and volatility. This is not personalized advice.
Is it too late to invest in HP Inc.?
The stated upside is small: the median target ($23) sits just -22% from the price ($30) (most reliable on HPQ: Wells Fargo, 75%). The real question isn't "too late" but the price-to-value gap and risk. Not advice.
Is HP Inc. still worth investing in?
It depends on the gap between the price ($30) and its estimated value: analysts target $23 on median (-22%), with 0% buys (most reliable on HPQ: Wells Fargo, 75%). Cross-check with their real reliability on HPQ and the cautions above. Information, not advice.
What's the main risk in buying HPQ?
Even the most reliable firm on HPQ, Wells Fargo (75% hit rate, 8 scored calls), only targets $20 (call made on May 28, 2026, maturing on May 28, 2027) (-33%) in its most recent call, and $18 (call made on February 25, 2026, maturing on February 25, 2027) (-39%) in the one coming due soonest. The stock may already have run past its target.
→ Go deeper: the full HP Inc. profile (consensus, analyst reliability, price target, performance).