Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company

NYSE:HPE Stock Report

Market Cap: US$38.1b

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Future Growth

Future criteria checks 3/6

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is forecast to grow earnings and revenue by 40% and 7% per annum respectively. EPS is expected to grow by 39.4% per annum. Return on equity is forecast to be 14.6% in 3 years.

Key information

40.0%

Earnings growth rate

39.38%

EPS growth rate

Tech earnings growth11.0%
Revenue growth rate7.0%
Future return on equity14.58%
Analyst coverage

Good

Last updated29 Apr 2026

Recent future growth updates

Recent updates

HP Enterprise: AI Drives The Dominant Growth Theme, As Buy Rating Reaffirmed

May 04

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.

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.

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.

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.

Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE): The "Value AI" Play — A High-Stakes Narrative Ahead of Monday’s AMC Report.

Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) enters its Q1 2026 earnings report on Monday, March 9, trading at $21.13 , approximately 20% below its 52-week high of $26.44. While peers like Dell and Super Micro have captured the initial "AI server" spotlight, HPE has spent the last year executing a massive structural pivot through its $14 billion acquisition of Juniper Networks , which closed in July 2025.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Hewlett Packard Enterprise (NYSE:HPE) Will Pay A Larger Dividend Than Last Year At $0.1425

Dec 08
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (NYSE:HPE) Will Pay A Larger Dividend Than Last Year At $0.1425

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Hewlett Packard Enterprise (NYSE:HPE) Has Announced A Dividend Of $0.13

Sep 08
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (NYSE:HPE) Has Announced A Dividend Of $0.13

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.

Is It Time To Consider Buying Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company (NYSE:HPE)?

Jun 22
Is It Time To Consider Buying Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company (NYSE:HPE)?

Earnings and Revenue Growth Forecasts

NYSE:HPE - Analysts future estimates and past financials data (USD Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsFree Cash FlowCash from OpAvg. No. Analysts
10/31/202844,9182,9023,4506,39411
10/31/202742,9812,0512,4565,36618
10/31/202640,8081,3892,2844,63120
1/31/202635,743-2342,1544,487N/A
10/31/202534,296-596272,919N/A
7/31/202533,0751,1362252,484N/A
4/30/202531,6491,3721072,333N/A
1/31/202531,2262,7651,6483,887N/A
10/31/202430,1272,5541,9744,341N/A
7/31/202429,0201,8552,7205,154N/A
4/30/202428,3121,8072,9635,525N/A
1/31/202428,0811,9112,6315,321N/A
10/31/202329,1352,0251,6004,428N/A
7/31/202329,6551,0791,4684,621N/A
4/30/202329,6041,0241,0954,350N/A
1/31/202329,3448565483,840N/A
10/31/202228,4968681,4714,593N/A
7/31/202227,9793,7251,6214,513N/A
4/30/202227,9253,7081,5864,389N/A
1/31/202227,9123,7172,2194,832N/A
10/31/202127,7843,4273,3695,871N/A
7/31/202127,6381,0311,3263,662N/A
4/30/202127,5576481,7324,004N/A
1/31/202126,866-4329543,282N/A
10/31/202026,982-322-1432,240N/A
7/31/202026,98914432,925N/A
4/30/202027,390-351622,649N/A
1/31/202028,5311,2058413,536N/A
10/31/201929,1351,049N/A3,997N/A
7/31/201929,866-203N/A3,891N/A
4/30/201930,413276N/A3,944N/A
1/31/201930,731707N/A3,204N/A
10/31/201830,8522,012N/A2,964N/A
7/31/201830,5663,162N/A2,469N/A
4/30/201830,3032,995N/A2,175N/A
1/31/201829,6431,667N/A2,667N/A
10/31/201728,871436N/A1,335N/A
7/31/201726,445154N/A2,716N/A
4/30/201726,9492,326N/A3,475N/A
1/31/201728,6503,126N/A3,843N/A
10/31/201630,2803,237N/A5,056N/A
7/31/201638,4944,526N/A2,588N/A
4/30/201643,5462,293N/A2,937N/A
1/31/201647,5862,276N/A3,018N/A
10/31/201531,0772,640N/A3,661N/A
7/31/201552,7321,592N/A4,845N/A

Analyst Future Growth Forecasts

Earnings vs Savings Rate: HPE is forecast to become profitable over the next 3 years, which is considered faster growth than the savings rate (3.5%).

Earnings vs Market: HPE is forecast to become profitable over the next 3 years, which is considered above average market growth.

High Growth Earnings: HPE is expected to become profitable in the next 3 years.

Revenue vs Market: HPE's revenue (7% per year) is forecast to grow slower than the US market (11.2% per year).

High Growth Revenue: HPE's revenue (7% per year) is forecast to grow slower than 20% per year.

Earnings per Share Growth Forecasts

Future Return on Equity

Future ROE: HPE's Return on Equity is forecast to be low in 3 years time (14.6%).

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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/05/05 03:46
End of Day Share Price 2026/05/05 00:00
Earnings2026/01/31
Annual Earnings2025/10/31

Data Sources

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Company Financials10 years
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Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
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  • Analyst price targets
Market Prices30 years
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  • Dividends, Splits and Actions
Ownership10 years
  • Top shareholders
  • Insider trading
Management10 years
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  • Board of directors
Key Developments10 years
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Analyst Sources

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company is covered by 48 analysts. 20 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
James KelleherArgus Research Company
Jayson NolandBaird
Timothy LongBarclays