Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company (HPE) fair value analysis
S&P 500 · Updated 2026-10-19
HPE price how computed
Forward Fair Value verdict
OvervaluedHPE is trading at more than a 25% premium to estimated fair value.
Based on TickrTrends' weekly Forward Fair Value model.
- Last price
- $73.46
- Sector
- Technology
- 12-month range
- $20.00–$73.46
- Market cap
- $97.5B
- From 52-week high
- 0.0%
- Shares outstanding
- 1.33B
- Rank in Technology by discount to fair value
- #152 of 181
Last price is our 2026-10-19 weekly price; the chart runs through 2026-10-16.
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company is an information technology company that provides enterprise servers, storage systems, networking equipment, and related software and services to businesses and organizations worldwide. The company operates globally, serving customers across multiple continents through direct sales, resellers, and service partners.
HPE currently ranks #152 of 181 Technology stocks by discount to fair value. It has screened as Overvalued for 14 consecutive weekly runs.
Fundamentals (4 quarters) how computed
- Market cap
- $97.5B
- P/E (trailing)
- 24x
- Revenue (TTM)
- $41.9B
- Net margin
- 6.6%
- EPS (TTM)
- $3.08
- Gross margin
- 40.1%
- Debt / equity
- 0.76
- Revenue growth (3-yr avg)
- 22.2%
- Shares outstanding
- 1.33B
Derived indicators how computed
- Quality grade
- B
- Margin trend
- Expanding
- 52-week position
- The top quarter of its range
Technicals how computed
- RSI (14-day)
- 36 · neutral
- 50-day average
- $59.37
- 200-day average
- $39.04
- Moving-average state
- 50-day above 200-day (golden cross state); price above both averages
Dividends how computed
- Paid, last 12 months
- $0.57 per share (4 payments)
- Yield on last price
- 0.78%
- Consecutive years of increases
- 3
- Last ex-dividend date
- 2026-09-17
- Last payment date
- 2026-10-16
Earnings how computed
- Next earnings report
- 2026-12-03
- Last 8 quarters vs consensus
- 7 beat, 1 missed
- Quarter by quarter
- 2026-07 ▲ beat (+24.4%)
2026-04 ▲ beat (+49.1%)
2026-01 ▲ beat (+10.2%)
2025-10 ▲ beat (+6.9%)
2025-07 ▲ beat (+4.8%)
2025-04 ▲ beat (+15.2%)
2025-01 ▼ miss (-2.0%)
2024-10 ▲ beat (+3.6%)
Analyst consensus how computed
This is not TickrTrends' verdict.
- Analyst ratings
- 14 buy · 10 hold · 0 sell (24 analysts)
- Consensus lean
- Buy-leaning
- Consensus price target
- $71.7
- Target vs last price
- -2.4%
What our data shows for HPE
- Our model validated 17 trailing price-to-earnings windows for HPE, built from quarterly earnings records.
- Shares are trading in the upper third of their 12-month price range of $20.00–$73.46.
- The 14-day relative strength index sits at a neutral 36.
The exact numbers are one step away
- The precise Forward Fair Value dollar figure for HPE
- Exact discount / premium to today's price
- The normalized historical P/E behind the estimate, and how many quarters support it
- Forward EPS input and fiscal-year basis
- Screeners and rankings across the full S&P 500 and Nasdaq universes
Forward Fair Value applies a conservatively normalized historical price-to-earnings multiple to the consensus earnings estimate for the next full fiscal year; how TickrTrends computes it.
Recent HPE news
TickrTrends' derived news-sentiment signal for HPE is currently leaning positive, computed from recent coverage.
- Cisco (CSCO): Can Software Renewals Outlast the Networking Upgrade Cycle? (insidermonkey.com, 2026-10-16)
TickrTrends take: HPE and Cisco compete in overlapping infrastructure and networking markets, so Cisco's reliance on software renewals for sustained revenue has relevance for HPE's business model resilience. Given TickrTrends' overvalued assessment of HPE, investors should monitor whether HPE can demonstrate similar recurring revenue strength from its own software and services offerings, as this would be critical to justify its current valuation. The technology sector's cyclical nature means that hardware upgrade cycles eventually plateau, making the durability of software-driven revenue streams a key metric for evaluating whether either company's valuation reflects realistic long-term growth expectations. - Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) Shares Drop Over 7% Amid Barclays Downgrade (gurufocus.com, 2026-10-15)
TickrTrends take: Hewlett Packard Enterprise's recent share decline following the Barclays downgrade adds another pressure point for investors already viewing the stock as overvalued according to TickrTrends analysis. The downgrade may reinforce concerns about valuation metrics in the technology sector, where HPE competes, potentially validating the overvalued assessment if the price decline does not sufficiently adjust the company's valuation multiples. Investors focused on valuation should monitor whether the stock's weakness continues to narrow the gap between its current price and what fundamental metrics would justify in this competitive technology landscape. - Jim Cramer Says HPE (HPE) Has Finally Turned a Corner—Can Its Rally Continue? (insidermonkey.com, 2026-10-09)
TickrTrends take: Jim Cramer's optimistic commentary on Hewlett Packard Enterprise suggests positive momentum in the company's operational trajectory, though TickrTrends currently rates HPE as overvalued within the Technology sector. For investors focused on valuation metrics, the key question is whether HPE's operational improvements can justify its current market price or if the stock requires a pullback to align with fundamental value. Monitoring whether the company's earnings growth can sustain the market's recent enthusiasm will be critical for determining if the overvaluation designation should shift.
More HPE news
- HPE Shares Surge 7% on $1.2B AMD Helios AI Rack Order and Networking Outlook Upgrade (gurufocus.com, 2026-10-02)
- Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) Shares Rise Premarket on Citi Price Target Boost (gurufocus.com, 2026-10-01)
What people are saying
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TickrTrends weekly updates
- 2026-10-19 — HPE's Relative Strength Index moved from overbought territory into neutral zone this week, indicating a shift in momentum dynamics for the technology sector company. With HPE currently trading at an overvalued level according to TickrTrends' derived indicators, this moderation in the RSI suggests reduced buying pressure compared to the previous week's conditions.
- 2026-10-12 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-10-11 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-10-10 — HPE's technical position shifted this week as its RSI moved into overbought territory from a neutral zone, while its relative valuation standing weakened within the Technology sector, falling from #184 to #192 in sector discount ranking. The stock's current valuation assessment remains Overvalued according to TickrTrends' derived indicators.
- 2026-10-06 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-09-28 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-09-21 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-09-17 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
Frequently asked questions
Is HPE stock undervalued?
Based on TickrTrends' Forward Fair Value model (updated 2026-10-19), HPE is trading at more than a 25% premium to estimated fair value and screens as overvalued. The exact fair value and discount are available to subscribers.
What is HPE's TickrTrends verdict?
HPE's current verdict is Overvalued, refreshed with every weekly Forward Fair Value run.
How does HPE compare to other Technology stocks?
HPE ranks #152 of 181 Technology stocks in TickrTrends' coverage by discount to fair value.
Is HPE overbought or oversold?
HPE's 14-day RSI is in neutral territory - neither overbought nor oversold.
Does HPE pay a dividend?
Yes. HPE paid $0.57 per share over the last twelve months (4 payments), a 0.78% yield on TickrTrends' last price, and has raised the annual total for 3 consecutive years. The last ex-dividend date was 2026-09-17.
When does HPE report earnings next?
HPE's next earnings report is scheduled for 2026-12-03, per the published earnings calendar.
Does HPE usually beat earnings estimates?
Over its last 8 reported quarters HPE beat the consensus estimate 7 times and missed 1 times, by TickrTrends' comparison of reported and estimated EPS.
What do analysts say about HPE?
Of 24 analysts covering HPE, 14 rate it a buy, 10 a hold and 0 a sell - buy-leaning, with a consensus price target of $71.7 (-2.4% versus TickrTrends' last price). This is the analyst consensus, not TickrTrends' Forward Fair Value verdict.
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