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Hewlett-Packard Co (HPQ)

30.11

-1.19 (3.80%)

as of Aug 14, 2026, 8:00:00 pm Market Open.

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Aug 15, 2026, 12:00 am

This summary was created by AI, based on 3 opinions in the last 12 months.

Hewlett-Packard Co (HPQ) is perceived as deeply undervalued according to expert insights, yet it shows signs of turning into a potential value trap due to limited growth prospects and higher leverage levels. The company faces margin pressure from rising input costs like memory, which complicates its ability to meet growth targets. Even though the dividend appears safe with a payout ratio of 33%, the combination of weak growth and negative share price momentum raises caution among investors. Additionally, HP's iconic brand and substantial market share contribute to its allure, trading at a low forward PE ratio of less than 7. The potential for margin improvement could significantly bolster earnings, yet concerns about dependency on commodity prices persist, posing risks to achieving forecasted targets.

Consensus

Cautious

Valuation

Undervalued

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BUY

Looks really attractive at these levels. Have done a really good job in the last 6 months diversifying away from printers and getting into servers and other service applications. Trying to become the next IBM. Trades at a 2% discount to IBM.

DON'T BUY

Technically, the stock consolidated nicely between November and February but has broken down out of the consolidation. Earnings were a little bit disappointing. The macro environment has overwhelmed the situation. Likes the technology space and likes this company but in the near term, the stock is going to probably be weak.

DON'T BUY

Essentially a PC manufacturer. Has hung in pretty well and is picking up market share. PC is a competitive market and he doesn't think PCs will do very well.

DON'T BUY

Not a big fan of laptop or computer manufacturing stocks. Tough business, small margins.

DON'T BUY

Sold his holdings when it dropped through $50. Technically, the stock is broken right now. Well managed business and they are building their services business. Not the right time to Buy.

BUY

(Market Call Minute.) Major acquisition makes it look more like IBM recurring revenue from service and software makes it more attractive and less volatile.

HOLD

Has done exceptionally well. Have been cost-cutting. Now getting into the arena of consulting by acquiring Electronic Data Systems (EDS-N). When companies go through things like this, you have to be careful and patient for integration risks.

DON'T BUY

Acquiring Electronic Data Systems (EDS-N) but not sure it's a great deal for them. Services business is a lower margin business than the PC business.

COMMENT

Planning to buy Electronic Data Systems to better compete against IBM. This will be the same type of story as IBM in that you won't make a lot of money but the dividend will keep going up.

HOLD

Thinks he eventually they will be able to break through the $50 mark. Absolute performance has been very strong. Product and efficiencies have been very good over the last couple of quarters.

COMMENT

Have done a very good job. Have done very well with on the PC side and their printers continue to do well.

TRADE

He doesn't like tech usually. But HP has been a great turn-around story. They've been very draconian about costs and expenditures. Strategically you might have to wait a bit though.

BUY

Very well positioned. Success came when they refocused on their consumer computer business and started taking market share away from Dell (DELL-Q).

PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick Aug 23/06. Up 40%.) The computer group in 2003/2004 had really under performed the market but this one was going against the group.

DON'T BUY

2% positive differential Not enough difference to buy.

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