Where it trades today
trading 92% of the way up its 52-week range
How the price has moved
What to weigh before acting
What Matters Now
- Execution usually depends on product cycles, cloud demand, and how efficiently new AI or software capex converts into durable revenue.
- HPE is valued near its sector range at 31.3x earnings versus 28.5x for peers, so the next move likely needs a real earnings or guidance catalyst.
- Recent realized volatility is running around 80.5%, above the sector norm of 28.0%, so position sizing matters more than usual.
- HPE is in a bullish short-term regime and only 5.4% below its 52-week high, so the question is whether fundamentals can keep pace with that stronger tape.
Portfolio Use Case
- HPE is more useful for investors comparing conviction names inside technology than for someone looking for a passive “set and forget” holding.
- This name works better as a satellite or higher-conviction growth position because it can amplify market swings in both directions.
- It is best monitored alongside valuation discipline, because strong narratives in technology can stay expensive longer than expected.
What Would Change the View
- A reset in earnings expectations or a faster peer catch-up could compress the premium valuation currently embedded in HPE.
- If the short-term trend rolls over while volume fades, the market may stop paying up for momentum before the fundamentals change.
- Volatility is already above the sector norm, so even a correct long-term thesis can be painful if the position size is too aggressive.
Methodology
- Price, market cap, beta, yield, and liquidity fields for HPE come from Yahoo Finance quote and summary data.
- 30-day volatility is calculated from recent daily returns and annualized using a 252-trading-day convention.
- Sector context uses stored benchmark averages for Technology so each page compares the ticker against a stable peer baseline rather than against the whole market.
- Peer comparisons use the Portfolio Terminal coverage set and highlight nearby listed alternatives such as AAPL, MSFT, NVDA.
Sources
- Yahoo Finance quote dataopen →
Live quote, valuation, beta, yield, and volume fields used for HPE. Last refresh: Sep 18, 2026, 10:56 PM.
- Portfolio Terminal methodologyopen →
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- Peer set and coverage context
Comparative context for this page is anchored around nearby tracked names such as AAPL, MSFT, NVDA.
What Hewlett Packard Enterprise does
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company, together with its subsidiaries, develops intelligent solutions in the United States, the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Asia Pacific, Japan, and internationally. It operates in five segments: Server, Hybrid Cloud, Networking, Financial Services, and Corporate Investments and Other. The company offers general-purpose servers, workload-optimized servers, and integrated systems, including HPE ProLiant Rack and Tower servers; HPE Synergy; HPE Scale Up servers; HPE Edgeline servers; HPE Cray EX; HPE Cray XD; and HPE NonStop. It also provides cloud-native and hybrid solutions, such as HPE Alletra Storage; HPE InfoSight; HPE CloudPhysics; and HPE…
What analysts expect
HPE carries a buy consensus from 20 analysts, with an average price target of $67.43 versus $60.76 today (+11.0%). Targets are estimates and can move quickly after earnings.
Consensus aggregated by Yahoo Finance. Targets are estimates, not forecasts.
How the business is doing
HPE generated $41.87B in trailing revenue (33.7% year over year), with a 6.7% net margin, and $4.74B of free cash flow, against $14.10B of net debt.
The numbers, year by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Gross profit | Operating income | Net income | EPS | Free cash flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $34.30B | $10.38B | $1.64B | $57.00M | -$0.04 | $627.00M |
| 2024 | $30.13B | $9.88B | $2.49B | $2.58B | $1.95 | $1.97B |
| 2023 | $29.14B | $10.24B | $2.44B | $2.02B | $1.56 | $1.60B |
| 2022 | $28.50B | $9.51B | $2.23B | $868.00M | $0.67 | $1.47B |
When it reports next
Estimates aggregated by Yahoo Finance. Dates move and estimates change until the report lands.
How it sits in technology
High-growth sector driven by innovation, cloud computing, AI, and digital transformation.
The companies it competes with
HPE beside the technology names it is usually measured against.
What the chart is saying
Hewlett Packard Enterprise trades at $60.76, 5.4% below its 52-week high. With a beta of 1.44, it shows more sensitivity to what the wider market does.
Questions people ask about it
Is HPE a good buy right now?
Hewlett Packard Enterprise trades at 31.3x earnings. This is above market average, reflecting growth expectations. Current risk level is Very High based on 80.5% volatility.
Does HPE pay dividends?
Yes, Hewlett Packard Enterprise offers a dividend yield of 0.93%. That is roughly $0.57 per share a year.
How volatile is HPE?
With 30-day annualized volatility of 80.5% and beta of 1.44, HPE is classified as Very High risk. Expect larger swings than the broader market during volatile periods.
What is the analyst price target for HPE?
The average analyst price target for Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) is $67.43 based on 20 analyst estimates, about 11.0% above the current price of $60.76. The published range runs from $52.00 to $88.00.
How much revenue does HPE generate?
Hewlett Packard Enterprise reported $41.87B in trailing twelve-month revenue. Revenue growth is running at 33.7% year over year. Net margin sits at 6.7%. Figures are aggregated from company filings by Yahoo Finance and refresh on an hourly cadence.