HP Management
Management criteria checks 3/4
HP's CEO is Bruce Broussard, appointed in Feb 2026, has a tenure of less than a year. directly owns 0.006% of the company’s shares, worth $1.10M. The average tenure of the management team and the board of directors is 1.7 years and 5.3 years respectively.
Key information
Bruce Broussard
Chief executive officer
US$373.4k
Total compensation
| CEO salary percentage | n/a |
| CEO tenure | less than a year |
| CEO ownership | 0.006% |
| Management average tenure | 1.7yrs |
| Board average tenure | 5.3yrs |
Recent management updates
Recent updates
HP Inc.: Near 52-Week Low, 6% Yield, Valuation Attractive Amid Dynamic Memory Environment
Apr 27
HPQ: Rising Memory Costs Will Pressure Margins And Undercut 2026 Outlook
Analysts reduced the HP price target to $16 from $18, citing concerns about rising memory costs, softer PC demand, margin pressure, and leadership uncertainty, even as they update their models to reflect current valuation metrics such as a lower assumed future P/E. Analyst Commentary Recent research on HP centers on how higher memory costs, softer PC demand, and leadership changes could weigh on the company’s ability to hit its long term earnings and free cash flow targets.
HPQ: AI PC Refresh And Memory Costs Will Test Leadership Transition
Analysts have trimmed the base case fair value estimate for HP to $19.43 from $19.99. This reflects updated assumptions around slightly softer revenue growth, modestly better profit margins, and a lower future P/E multiple in light of recent price target cuts tied to memory cost headwinds, PC demand risks, and leadership uncertainty.
HP Inc. (HPQ): The "Intelligence Layer" Pivot in the PC Recovery
HP Inc. (HPQ) , the global leader in personal computing and printing solutions, closed the April 6, 2026, trading session at $18.94 USD on the NYSE.
HPQ: AI PCs And Memory Sourcing Shifts Will Define Future Upside Potential
Analysts have reset expectations on HP, with the internal fair value estimate moving from about $38.00 to $25.18 as they factor in lower profit margins, a reduced future P/E of 8.8x versus 10.9x, and ongoing memory cost headwinds reflected in a string of lower price targets across the Street. Analyst Commentary Street research on HP Inc.HPQ: AI PC Refresh And Memory Costs Will Shape Future Outcomes
Narrative Update: HP Inc. (HPQ) The updated analyst price target for HP has been reduced by about $3, with analysts pointing to lower fair value estimates, more cautious assumptions on revenue growth and profit margins, and rising memory cost headwinds as key reasons for the reset.HPQ: Cost Restructuring And AI PC Refresh Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have reduced their average price expectations for HP. Our updated fair value estimate has eased from about $25.01 to $23.21, reflecting recent target cuts to a $20 to $26 range and concerns around memory costs and end demand.HPQ: Memory Costs Leadership Change And AI PCs Will Shape 2026 Outlook
Analysts have trimmed their HP Inc. price targets, with our fair value estimate moving from $21.17 to $18.00 as they factor in leadership changes, expected memory cost headwinds into 2026, and more conservative revenue growth assumptions, despite slightly firmer margin expectations and a lower future P/E multiple.HPQ: Memory Supercycle Will Pressure Margins While Cost Plan Supports Future Upside
Analysts have trimmed their HP Inc. price expectations, with the updated fair value estimate moving slightly lower to about $25.01 from $25.88 as they factor in more cautious revenue growth, a modestly higher discount rate, and recent Street target cuts related to memory cost headwinds and softer printing trends.HPQ: Memory Cost Pressures And AI PC Push Will Shape 2026 Outlook
Analysts have trimmed their HP Inc. price targets to a range of about US$21 to US$26, reflecting updated views on fair value around US$21.17 as they factor in memory cost headwinds, softer margin expectations, and lower future P/E assumptions.HPQ: Memory Supercycle Will Pressure Margins While Restructuring Supports Future Upside
HP Inc.'s analyst price target has edged lower by a few dollars to the mid $20s range as analysts factor in weaker printing trends, higher memory costs impacting FY26 earnings, and the need for additional cost restructuring. Analyst Commentary Street research on HP reflects a more cautious stance overall, with most firms trimming price targets into the low to mid $20s as they reassess earnings power through FY26.HPQ: Memory Supercycle And Print Weakness Will Shape Balanced Future Returns
Analysts have trimmed their average price target on HP Inc. by about $2 to the mid $20s, as rising memory costs, a weaker printing outlook, and the resulting $1B cost restructuring plan temper the benefit of slightly better expected revenue growth and broadly stable margins.HP Inc. (NYSE:HPQ) Just Reported, And Analysts Assigned A US$25.88 Price Target
Nov 28
HPQ: Supply Pressures And Competitive Threats Will Offset Personal Computer Resilience
HP’s analyst price target has moved lower, dropping from $28 to $25. Analysts cite supply challenges, particularly rising memory costs and a weaker outlook for the company’s printing segment.HPQ: Commercial PC Strength Will Drive Outperformance Even Amidst Rising Risks
HP's analyst price target saw a modest reduction to $27 from $28, reflecting analysts' view that while the company delivered in-line Q3 performance, gross margins remain pressured by elevated tariff costs and a less favorable product mix. Analyst Commentary Recent commentary from Street researchers on HP Inc.AI Demand And Margin Pressures Will Shape Performance Amid Digital Sector Shifts
Analysts have slightly lowered their price target for HP Inc. to $27 from $28.AI Computing And Digital Services Will Drive Future Market Expansion
Analysts have modestly increased their fair value estimate for HP to $28.28 per share, citing a slightly improved revenue growth outlook. However, they continue to expect stable profit margins and valuation multiples in light of recent sector trends.AI And Software Investments Will Build Intelligent Ecosystem Across Devices
Despite a modest decline in HP’s consensus revenue growth forecast, a higher future P/E ratio suggests increased investor optimism, resulting in a slight upward revision of the analyst price target to $27.73. What's in the News HP issued Q4 FY25 GAAP diluted net EPS guidance of $0.75 to $0.85.Take Care Before Diving Into The Deep End On HP Inc. (NYSE:HPQ)
Jul 11Has The Profit Forecast Cut Redefined HP’s Investment Narrative?
May 29HP: Still In Hibernation
Mar 11HP: A Strong Buy That Everyone's Sleeping On
Feb 25HP: Q1 Earnings Preview, Sentiment Low With AI PCs A Potential Catalyst For Growth In 2025
Feb 16CEO
Bruce Broussard (63 yo)
less than a year
Tenure
US$373,360
Compensation
Mr. Bruce Dale Broussard is Director of Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. from July 10, 2025. He is Member of Advisory Board of Jones Financial Companies LLLP. He is Interim CEO & Director of HP Inc. from F...
Leadership Team
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Interim CEO & Director | less than a year | US$373.36k | 0.0060% $ 1.1m | |
| Chief Financial Officer | 1.7yrs | US$9.04m | 0.011% $ 2.1m | |
| Chief Legal Officer & General Counsel | 3.5yrs | US$5.42m | 0.030% $ 5.5m | |
| Chief Commercial Officer | 3.4yrs | US$6.12m | 0.011% $ 2.1m | |
| Chief Accounting Officer & Global Controller | less than a year | no data | no data | |
| President of Technology & Innovation | 1.4yrs | US$7.57m | 0.026% $ 4.8m | |
| Global Head of IR | no data | no data | no data | |
| Chief Marketing & Corporate Affairs Officer | no data | no data | no data | |
| Chief People Officer | 1.1yrs | no data | no data | |
| Managing Director for South African Business | 9.6yrs | no data | no data | |
| Global Head of HP Compensation | no data | no data | no data | |
| President of Personal Systems | 5.7yrs | no data | 0.0039% $ 709.1k |
1.7yrs
Average Tenure
58yo
Average Age
Experienced Management: HPQ's management team is not considered experienced ( 1.7 years average tenure), which suggests a new team.
Board Members
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Interim CEO & Director | 5.3yrs | US$373.36k | 0.0060% $ 1.1m | |
| Independent Director | 6.2yrs | US$368.36k | 0.00058% $ 106.8k | |
| Independent Chairman of the Board | 11.3yrs | US$545.02k | 0.010% $ 1.9m | |
| Independent Director | 10.4yrs | US$341.69k | 0.0046% $ 854.6k | |
| Independent Director | 2.4yrs | US$379.96k | 0.0012% $ 215.5k | |
| Independent Director | 11.3yrs | US$345.02k | 0.0036% $ 670.5k | |
| Independent Director | 4.4yrs | US$365.03k | 0.00022% $ 40.5k | |
| Independent Director | 5.3yrs | US$341.69k | 0.0055% $ 1.0m | |
| Independent Director | 11.3yrs | US$341.69k | 0% $ 0 | |
| Independent Director | 1.8yrs | US$341.69k | 0.0029% $ 524.9k | |
| Independent Director | 1.2yrs | US$313.94k | 0.0024% $ 440.2k | |
| Independent Director | 1.2yrs | US$327.29k | 0.000050% $ 9.2k |
5.3yrs
Average Tenure
64.5yo
Average Age
Experienced Board: HPQ's board of directors are considered experienced (5.3 years average tenure).
Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/04/30 16:20 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/04/30 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/01/31 |
| 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.
| Package | Data | Timeframe | Example US Source * |
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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
HP Inc. is covered by 48 analysts. 14 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 |
|---|---|
| James Kelleher | Argus Research Company |
| Jayson Noland | Baird |
| Benjamin Reitzes | Barclays |