HP Inc. Shares Climb 2.03% on $260M Volume Ranks 458th in Market Activity

On August 13, 2025, HP Inc. (NYSE: HPQ) rose 2.03% with a trading volume of $260 million, ranking 458th in market activity. Analyst consensus remains a "Hold," supported by 12 out of 15 ratings, while earnings projections suggest a modest 6.18% growth to $3.78 per share. The stock's P/E ratio of 10.27 trails both the market average (28.48) and its sector average (51.26), reflecting undervaluation relative to peers.

Short interest in HP has increased by 2.04% over the past month, with 2.83% of shares sold short and a days-to-cover ratio of 3.1, indicating cautiously bearish sentiment. Institutional ownership at 77.53% underscores strong institutional confidence, though insider activity has been absent in recent quarters. The company’s 4.43% dividend yield, supported by a sustainable payout ratio of 44.79%, remains a draw for income-focused investors.

Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) scores highlight a -1.55 environmental rating, while news sentiment analysis reveals a neutral-to-positive tone, outperforming the Computer and Technology sector average. Market engagement metrics show a 20% rise in search interest and a 150% increase in watchlist additions on MarketBeat, suggesting growing retail investor attention.

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