HPE
NEUTRAL
$28.62
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Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company · NYSE
Target $26.75
(-6.5%)
$15.71
52W Range
$29.63
At a glance
Key valuation, profitability, growth, and risk metrics.
Updated Apr 28, 2026
Market cap
$37.97B
P/E
N/A
ROE
-0.5%
Profit margin
-0.3%
Debt/Equity
0.87
Dividend yield
1.99%
AI Analysis
AI-powered fundamental assessment
Confidence
85%
HPE presents a stark contrast between strong market momentum and deteriorating fundamental health, highlighted by a weak Piotroski F-Score of 2/9. While revenue growth is robust at 18.4% and the stock has seen a 78% one-year gain, negative profit margins and a low quick ratio (0.56) indicate significant operational stress. The valuation appears attractive on a forward P/E (10.52) and PEG (0.85) basis, but the current price of $28.62 has already exceeded the analyst target price of $26.75. Heavy insider selling by the CEO and other officers further dampens the outlook despite consistent earnings beats.
Key Strengths
Strong top-line revenue growth of 18.4% YoY
Attractive PEG ratio of 0.85 suggesting growth is undervalued
Consistent track record of beating quarterly earnings estimates
Strong 1-year price appreciation (+78%)
Low forward P/E ratio relative to broader technology sector
Key Risks
Critical financial health weakness (Piotroski F-Score 2/9)
Negative net profit margins (-0.33%) and negative ROE (-0.47%)
Poor liquidity indicated by a quick ratio of 0.56
Significant insider selling, including large divestments by the CEO
Earnings growth is sharply declining (-30.3% YoY)
AI Fair Value Estimate
Based on comprehensive analysis
$26.0
-9.2% below current price
Performance Snowflake
Multi-dimensional analysis across 5 key categories
Overall
51
Moderate
65
55
75
20
40
AI Verdict
Speculative Hold
Key drivers: Revenue growth, Piotroski F-Score, Insider selling, Price vs Target
Confidence
80%
Value
65/100
Forward P/E of 10.52 and PEG of 0.85 suggest value, but lack of Graham Number prevents defensive valuation.
Positives
- Low Forward P/E
- Low PEG ratio
Watchpoints
- Price is currently above analyst target price
Future
55/100
Growth is driven by sales volume rather than bottom-line efficiency.
Positives
- Strong YoY revenue growth
Watchpoints
- Negative earnings growth (-30.3%)
Past
75/100
Historical price performance is bullish, but fundamental trends are diverging.
Positives
- Strong 1Y and 3Y price returns
- Consistent EPS surprises
Watchpoints
- Declining earnings progression
Health
20/100
The Piotroski score indicates severe fundamental weakness.
Positives
- Manageable Debt/Equity (0.87)
Watchpoints
- Piotroski F-Score 2/9
- Low Quick Ratio (0.56)
- Negative ROE
Dividend
40/100
Dividend sustainability is questionable given the lack of net profitability.
Positives
- Steady 1.99% yield
Watchpoints
- High payout ratio (61.18%) relative to negative profit margins
Stock Price & Analyst Targets
Real-time price movements and analyst price targets
Current Price
$28.62
Analyst Target
$26.75
Upside/Downside
-6.5%
Multi-Horizon Performance vs Peers
Price momentum across 5Y → 1W horizons for HPE and closest competitors.
Updated 2026-04-27
| Company | 5Y | 3Y | 1Y | 6M | 1M | 1W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
HPE
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company
Primary
|
+105.1% | +116.9% | +78.0% | +19.8% | +19.6% | +2.9% |
|
PAYX
Paychex, Inc.
Peer
|
+38.6% | +0.9% | -20.7% | -26.9% | -11.2% | +0.1% |
|
ERIC
Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (publ)
Peer
|
+6.5% | +130.9% | +58.3% | +30.2% | +3.6% | +2.2% |
|
MCHP
Microchip Technology Incorporated
Peer
|
-10.5% | -16.9% | +37.5% | +2.1% | -13.1% | -1.6% |
|
FICO
Fair Isaac Corporation
Peer
|
+268.0% | +182.5% | -25.0% | -20.9% | +6.4% | +0.1% |
HPE
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company
Primary
5Y
+105.1%
3Y
+116.9%
1Y
+78.0%
6M
+19.8%
1M
+19.6%
1W
+2.9%
PAY
Paychex, Inc.
Peer
5Y
+38.6%
3Y
+0.9%
1Y
-20.7%
6M
-26.9%
1M
-11.2%
1W
+0.1%
ERI
Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (publ)
Peer
5Y
+6.5%
3Y
+130.9%
1Y
+58.3%
6M
+30.2%
1M
+3.6%
1W
+2.2%
MCH
Microchip Technology Incorporated
Peer
5Y
-10.5%
3Y
-16.9%
1Y
+37.5%
6M
+2.1%
1M
-13.1%
1W
-1.6%
FIC
Fair Isaac Corporation
Peer
5Y
+268.0%
3Y
+182.5%
1Y
-25.0%
6M
-20.9%
1M
+6.4%
1W
+0.1%
Positive values indicate cumulative gains over the specified period. Comparables pulled from the same sector to highlight whether momentum is stock-specific or industry-wide.
Historical Performance Trends
Long-term financial metrics and growth patterns
Revenue & Net Income
Profit & Operating Margins
Return on Equity (ROE)
Quarterly Revenue Growth
Historical data shows last 12 quarters (3 years)
Valuation Metrics
Key valuation ratios and pricing indicators
P/E Ratio
N/A
Forward P/E
10.52
PEG Ratio
0.85
P/B Ratio
1.54
P/S Ratio
1.06
EV/Revenue
1.53
EV/EBITDA
11.22
Market Cap
$37.97B
Profitability
Profit margins and return metrics
Profit Margin
-0.33%
Operating Margin
7.64%
Gross Margin
32.07%
ROE
-0.47%
ROA
1.61%
Growth
Revenue and earnings growth rates
Revenue Growth
+18.4%
Earnings Growth
-30.3%
Q/Q Revenue Growth
+18.42%
Q/Q Earnings Growth
-27.9%
Financial Health
Balance sheet strength and liquidity metrics
Debt/Equity
0.87
Moderate
Current Ratio
1.03
Good
Quick Ratio
0.56
Poor
Cash/Share
$3.65
Financial Statement Flow
Interactive flow visualization showing how money moves through the company Q1 2026
Revenue
$9.3B
Gross Margin
35.9%
Op. Margin
6.3%
Net Margin
4.9%
Total Assets
$75.8B
Liabilities
$50.9B
Equity
$24.8B
Debt/Equity
2.06x
Operating CF
$1.2B
CapEx
$-0.6B
Free Cash Flow
$0.6B
FCF Yield
52%
Quarterly Earnings History
EPS performance vs analyst estimates
2026-06-02
$N/A
2026-03-09
$0.65
+10.8% surprise
2025-12-04
$0.62
+6.5% surprise
2025-09-03
$0.44
+5.4% surprise
Technology Sector Comparison
Comparing HPE against 565 companies in the Technology sector
(45 bullish, 197 neutral, 323 bearish)
Return on Equity (ROE)
-0.47%
This Stock
vs
-33.47%
Sector Avg
-98.6%
(Below Avg)
Profit Margin
-0.33%
This Stock
vs
-11.75%
Sector Avg
-97.2%
(Weaker)
Debt to Equity
0.87
This Stock
vs
0.74
Sector Avg
+17.3%
(Higher)
Revenue Growth
18.4%
This Stock
vs
4383.21%
Sector Avg
-99.6%
(Slower)
Current Ratio
1.03
This Stock
vs
3.59
Sector Avg
-71.1%
(Weaker)
Similar Companies
Peer comparison within the same industry
| Company | AI Rating | Market Cap | P/E | ROE | Profit Margin | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
HPE
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company
|
NEUTRAL | $37.97B | - | -0.5% | -0.3% | $28.62 | |
|
PAYX
Paychex, Inc.
|
NEUTRAL | $40.34B | 25.13 | 41.3% | 27.9% | $112.1 | Compare |
|
ERIC
Telefonaktiebolaget LM...
|
NEUTRAL | $40.53B | 12.8 | 28.3% | 12.0% | $12.16 | Compare |
|
MCHP
Microchip Technology Incorporated
|
NEUTRAL | $34.96B | - | -1.1% | -1.6% | $64.61 | Compare |
|
FICO
Fair Isaac Corporation
|
BULLISH | $41.29B | 65.79 | -% | 32.7% | $1741.37 | Compare |
HPE
Hewlett Packard...
NEUTRAL
Mkt Cap
$38.0B
P/E
-
ROE
-0.5%
Price
$28.62
Recent Insider Trading
Insider buy and sell transactions from the last 6 months
| Date | Insider | Position | Transaction | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-21 | RUSSO FIDELMA | Chief Technology Officer | Sale | 17,001 | $475,518 |
| 2026-04-20 | MACDONALD NEIL B | Officer | Sale | 24,251 | $654,976 |
| 2026-04-17 | NERI ANTONIO F | Chief Executive Officer | Sale | 150,000 | $3,974,475 |
| 2026-04-01 | LANE RAYMOND J | Director | Option Exercise | 14,500 | $347,710 |
| 2026-04-01 | REINER GARY M | Director | Stock Award | 14,500 | - |
| 2026-04-01 | NOSKI CHARLES HOWARD | Director | Option Exercise | 14,499 | $347,687 |
| 2026-04-01 | RUSSO PATRICIA F | Director | Option Exercise | 14,499 | $347,687 |
| 2026-04-01 | LIVERMORE ANN M | Director | Option Exercise | 14,500 | $347,710 |
| 2026-04-01 | CARTER PAMELA LYNN | Director | Option Exercise | 14,500 | $347,710 |
| 2026-04-01 | D AMELIO FRANK A | Director | Option Exercise | 14,499 | $347,687 |
| 2026-04-01 | CALDERONI ROBERT | Director | Option Exercise | 8,008 | $192,032 |
| 2026-04-01 | MAYER BETHANY J | Director | Option Exercise | 14,500 | $347,710 |
| 2026-04-01 | OZZIE RAYMOND E | Director | Option Exercise | 14,500 | $347,710 |
| 2026-04-01 | DUGAN REGINA E | Director | Stock Award | 14,500 | - |
| 2026-04-01 | HOBBY JEAN M | Director | Option Exercise | 14,499 | $347,687 |
RUSSO FIDELMA
Chief Technology Officer
2026-04-21
17,001 shares
·
$475,518
MACDONALD NEIL B
Officer
2026-04-20
24,251 shares
·
$654,976
NERI ANTONIO F
Chief Executive Officer
2026-04-17
150,000 shares
·
$3,974,475
LANE RAYMOND J
Director
2026-04-01
14,500 shares
·
$347,710
REINER GARY M
Director
2026-04-01
14,500 shares
NOSKI CHARLES HOWARD
Director
2026-04-01
14,499 shares
·
$347,687
RUSSO PATRICIA F
Director
2026-04-01
14,499 shares
·
$347,687
LIVERMORE ANN M
Director
2026-04-01
14,500 shares
·
$347,710
CARTER PAMELA LYNN
Director
2026-04-01
14,500 shares
·
$347,710
D AMELIO FRANK A
Director
2026-04-01
14,499 shares
·
$347,687
CALDERONI ROBERT
Director
2026-04-01
8,008 shares
·
$192,032
MAYER BETHANY J
Director
2026-04-01
14,500 shares
·
$347,710
OZZIE RAYMOND E
Director
2026-04-01
14,500 shares
·
$347,710
DUGAN REGINA E
Director
2026-04-01
14,500 shares
HOBBY JEAN M
Director
2026-04-01
14,499 shares
·
$347,687
Insider transactions can signal confidence or concerns about company prospects
Wall Street Analysts
Professional analyst ratings and price targets
Consensus
BUY
19 analysts
Raymond James
2026-04-13
Strong Buy
Outperform
Truist Securities
2026-03-31
Buy
Evercore ISI Group
2026-03-26
Outperform
Outperform
Citigroup
2026-03-11
Buy
Buy
Morgan Stanley
2026-03-10
Equal-Weight
Equal-Weight
B of A Securities
2026-03-10
Buy
Buy
Morgan Stanley
2026-02-18
Equal-Weight
Equal-Weight
Citigroup
2026-02-17
Buy
Buy
Argus Research
2025-12-10
Buy
Buy
BWG Global
2025-11-24
Mixed
Positive
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