Hewlett Packard Enterprise Dividends and Buybacks
Dividend criteria checks 4/6
Hewlett Packard Enterprise is a dividend paying company with a current yield of 1.02% that is well covered by earnings.
Key information
1.0%
Dividend yield
0.7%
Buyback Yield
| Total Shareholder Yield | 1.7% |
| Future Dividend Yield | 1.2% |
| Dividend Growth | 8.7% |
| Next dividend pay date | n/a |
| Ex dividend date | n/a |
| Dividend per share | n/a |
| Payout ratio | 50% |
Recent dividend and buyback updates
Recent updates
Narrative Update • Jun 01
HPE: AI Server Demand Will Later Be Undermined By Memory Cost Pressures
Hewlett Packard Enterprise's updated analyst price target shifts from $26.44 to $29.92. This reflects a mix of higher Street targets in the $33 to $40 range and analyst expectations for steadier margins, lower perceived risk and AI related server demand, alongside balance sheet flexibility from the partial H3C stake sale.Seeking Alpha • May 29
What To Do After Dell's Breakout Boosted Hewlett-Packard Enterprise Stock
Summary Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company is rated a Buy, driven by surging AI/server demand and networking momentum. HPE benefits from Dell’s blowout earnings and analyst upgrades, with Citi raising its price target to $39 on similar AI and server tailwinds. JPMorgan and Citi upgrades reflect a shift in market valuation for hardware makers, as AI and neocloud deployments drive sector-wide growth. I will upgrade HPE to Strong Buy if upcoming quarterly results are robust and shares avoid profit-taking sell-offs. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Narrative Update • May 01
HPE: AI Infrastructure And Raised Long Term Guidance Will Drive Future Upside
Analysts have raised the Hewlett Packard Enterprise fair value estimate from $32.00 to about $34.98. This reflects updated views on growth, margins, and a modestly higher future P/E multiple following a series of recent price target changes and mixed but generally constructive research commentary.
Narrative Update • Apr 16
HPE: Memory Cost Inflation Will Cap AI Infrastructure Upside Potential
Hewlett Packard Enterprise's analyst price targets have recently moved within a range of $23 to $32, with some firms raising targets by up to $3 and others trimming them by $2, as analysts weigh stronger demand signals against concerns about memory cost inflation and mixed hardware spending commentary. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Hewlett Packard Enterprise shows a split picture, with some firms lifting price targets while others trim expectations or issue downgrades.Narrative Update • Apr 02
HPE: Juniper Merger And AI Networking Execution Will Drive Future Upside
Analysts have nudged the fair value estimate for Hewlett Packard Enterprise to $32.00 from $31.00, reflecting updated views on revenue growth, profit margins, and P/E assumptions following a series of recent price target revisions across the Street. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research around Hewlett Packard Enterprise reflects a generally constructive tone, with several bullish analysts lifting price targets and highlighting specific execution and growth drivers alongside the updated fair value estimate of US$32.00.Narrative Update • Mar 19
HPE: Juniper Merger And Memory Costs Will Shape AI Infrastructure Outlook
Analysts have modestly lifted their average price targets on Hewlett Packard Enterprise into the mid to high $20s, reflecting recent research that highlights resilient demand, higher long term guidance, and an improved networking profile following the Juniper merger, while still acknowledging risks such as memory cost inflation and mixed end market commentary. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Hewlett Packard Enterprise reflects a mix of confidence in the long term story and caution around near term execution, cost trends, and demand quality.Narrative Update • Mar 04
HPE: Juniper Merger And Memory Concerns Will Shape A Balanced 2026 Outcome
Analysts now see fair value for Hewlett Packard Enterprise at $21 per share, up from $16, reflecting updated views on growth, margins, and a higher future P/E multiple as they weigh cautious memory trends against mixed demand commentary and the potential benefits of the Juniper merger. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research around Hewlett Packard Enterprise highlights a mix of caution and optimism, with several firms resetting expectations even as they acknowledge potential upside from the Juniper merger and broader hardware demand.Narrative Update • Feb 18
HPE: Juniper Merger And Networking Positioning Will Drive Future Upside Potential
Narrative Update: Hewlett Packard Enterprise Analysts have reset their view on Hewlett Packard Enterprise with price targets now clustering around $26 to $31. This reflects mixed hardware and storage demand commentary alongside a more constructive view on the Juniper merger and HPE's position in enterprise and data center networking.Narrative Update • Feb 03
HPE: Juniper Networking Expansion Will Drive Future Upside Despite Memory Cycle Risks
Narrative Update The analyst price target for Hewlett Packard Enterprise has shifted toward the low to mid US$20s. This reflects mixed views, with some analysts pointing to benefits from the Juniper merger and networking scale, while others flag potential hardware margin pressure tied to memory cycle risks.Narrative Update • Jan 20
HPE: Juniper Networking Integration And AI Supercomputers Will Drive Future Upside
Analysts have inched their blended fair value estimate for Hewlett Packard Enterprise up from about $26.28 to $26.44 per share, reflecting modest tweaks to discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E assumptions after recent research pointed to a stronger networking position following the Juniper merger, along with mixed views on hardware demand risks into 2026. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts see the Juniper merger as reinforcing Hewlett Packard Enterprise's role as a leading enterprise and campus networking vendor.Narrative Update • Jan 06
HPE: Hardware Earnings Risk Will Test Constructive View On Future Upside
Narrative Update Analysts lifted their fair value estimate for Hewlett Packard Enterprise to $31.00 from $30.00, reflecting recent price target increases and a generally more constructive stance on the shares, alongside some caution around hardware earnings risk. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Hewlett Packard Enterprise sends a mixed but generally constructive signal, with several bullish analysts adjusting their views alongside one high profile downgrade that highlights hardware earnings risk heading into 2026.Narrative Update • Dec 23
HPE: Networking Expansion And AI Supercomputers Will Shape Outlook Amid Memory Cycle Risks
Analysts have modestly lifted their price target on Hewlett Packard Enterprise to $26.28 per share from $25.00, reflecting improved expectations for networking driven by the Juniper acquisition and data center switching momentum, partially offset by concerns around a memory supercycle pressuring hardware margins into 2026. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research reflects a more nuanced view of Hewlett Packard Enterprise, with constructive commentary on networking driven by the Juniper acquisition and cautious views on hardware earnings risk as the memory cycle unfolds.Narrative Update • Dec 09
HPE: Networking And Supercomputing Partnerships Will Shape Outlook Amid Merger And Margin Risks
Analysts have modestly reduced their fair value estimate for Hewlett Packard Enterprise to $26.28 from $26.50, reflecting tempered expectations for revenue growth and profit margins, even as confidence in the companys networking and data center positioning supports a higher future earnings multiple. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates on Hewlett Packard Enterprise reflect a mixed but generally constructive view, with modestly higher price targets and one notable downgrade balancing out improving sentiment around networking and data center growth.Analysis Article • Dec 08
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (NYSE:HPE) Will Pay A Larger Dividend Than Last Year At $0.1425
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company ( NYSE:HPE ) will increase its dividend from last year's comparable payment on the...Narrative Update • Nov 25
HPE: Networking Growth And Supercomputing Partnerships Will Drive Outlook Amid Merger Scrutiny
Hewlett Packard Enterprise's analyst price target has shifted slightly to $26.50 from $26.51, as analysts factor in higher input costs and evolving hardware demand trends into their assessments. Analyst Commentary Recent analyst activity around Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) reflects an evolving landscape of both optimism and caution as market dynamics and company-specific developments inform revised expectations.Narrative Update • Nov 11
HPE: Networking Momentum And Supercomputing Deals Will Shape Outlook Amid Integration Risks
Hewlett Packard Enterprise's analyst price targets have been raised by $1 to $2 across several firms. This reflects growing optimism around the company's Networking growth and the anticipated benefits from its Juniper acquisition, according to analysts.Narrative Update • Oct 28
AI Momentum And Cloud Expansion Will Shape Next-Generation Enterprise Infrastructure
The consensus analyst price target for Hewlett Packard Enterprise has increased by $0.25 to $26.51. Analysts cite improving profit margins, ongoing revenue growth, and momentum in key business segments as reasons for the revised outlook.Narrative Update • Oct 13
AI And Hybrid Cloud Shifts Will Transform Digital Infrastructure
Hewlett Packard Enterprise's analyst price target has increased modestly to $26.26 from $25.82, as analysts cite enhanced confidence in networking growth and synergies following recent acquisitions. Analyst Commentary Recent analyst coverage of Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) reflects a nuanced outlook, with improvements in price targets and assessments of both growth prospects and operational challenges following the Juniper acquisition.Narrative Update • Sep 19
AI And Hybrid Cloud Shifts Will Transform Digital Infrastructure
Analysts raised Hewlett Packard Enterprise’s price target slightly to $25.82, citing the completed Juniper Networks acquisition’s expected revenue growth, operating synergies, and enhanced AI/networking positioning, though ongoing core business and execution concerns kept optimism in check. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts raise price targets driven by the completed Juniper Networks acquisition, highlighting improved revenue growth prospects, networking strength, and robust cost and EPS synergies.Analysis Article • Sep 08
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (NYSE:HPE) Has Announced A Dividend Of $0.13
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company's ( NYSE:HPE ) investors are due to receive a payment of $0.13 per share on 17th of...Narrative Update • Aug 27
Potential Synergies From Juniper Acquisition And AI Focus May Be Offset By Regulatory And Market Challenges
Analysts have raised Hewlett Packard Enterprise’s price target slightly to $23.60, citing expected revenue and cost synergies from the Juniper acquisition, projected EPS and margin improvements, and a stronger risk/reward profile, despite lingering concerns about execution and growth relative to peers. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts expect significant revenue and cost synergies, especially from the Juniper acquisition, positioning HPE favorably for secular growth in AI and enterprise networking.Analysis Article • Jun 22
Is It Time To Consider Buying Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company (NYSE:HPE)?
Today we're going to take a look at the well-established Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company ( NYSE:HPE ). The company's...Stability and Growth of Payments
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Stable Dividend: HPE's dividends per share have been stable in the past 10 years.
Growing Dividend: HPE's dividend payments have increased over the past 10 years.
Dividend Yield vs Market
| Hewlett Packard Enterprise Dividend Yield vs Market |
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| Segment | Dividend Yield |
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| Company (HPE) | 1.0% |
| Market Bottom 25% (US) | 1.4% |
| Market Top 25% (US) | 4.2% |
| Industry Average (Tech) | 0.3% |
| Analyst forecast (HPE) (up to 3 years) | 1.2% |
Notable Dividend: HPE's dividend (1.02%) isn’t notable compared to the bottom 25% of dividend payers in the US market (1.41%).
High Dividend: HPE's dividend (1.02%) is low compared to the top 25% of dividend payers in the US market (4.21%).
Earnings Payout to Shareholders
Earnings Coverage: With its reasonable payout ratio (50.4%), HPE's dividend payments are covered by earnings.
Cash Payout to Shareholders
Cash Flow Coverage: With its low cash payout ratio (18.9%), HPE's dividend payments are well covered by cash flows.
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/06/02 21:57 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/06/02 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/04/30 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/10/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company is covered by 48 analysts. 18 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| James Kelleher | Argus Research Company |
| Jayson Noland | Baird |
| Timothy Long | Barclays |