Here's What to Expect From HP’s Next Earnings Report

Core Insights - HP Inc. is valued at a market cap of $25.9 billion and operates in personal computing, printing, 3D printing, hybrid work, and gaming technologies [1] - The company is expected to announce its fiscal Q4 earnings for 2025 soon, with analysts predicting a profit of $0.92 per share, a decrease of 1.1% from the previous year [2] - For fiscal 2025, HP is projected to report a profit of $3.11 per share, down 8% from $3.38 in fiscal 2024, but expected to rebound to $3.32 in fiscal 2026 [3] Performance Overview - HP's stock has declined 24.3% over the past 52 weeks, underperforming the S&P 500 Index's return of 18.4% and the Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund's increase of 29.8% [4] - Despite the decline, HP shares experienced a rally in mid-October following positive news, including the announcement of a new manufacturing facility and AI R&D Center in Riyadh, which boosted investor confidence [5] - Following the positive news, shares rose 5.9% on October 13 and an additional 2.6% the next day after HSBC upgraded HP to "Buy" with a price target of $30 [6] Analyst Sentiment - Wall Street analysts maintain a cautious outlook on HPQ's stock, with an overall "Hold" rating; among 15 analysts, one recommends "Strong Buy," 13 suggest "Hold," and one advises "Strong Sell" [6] - The mean price target for HPQ is $28.23, indicating a 1.1% premium from current levels [6]