HPE Shares Dip 1.41% Despite $360M Volume Jump to 296th Market Rank as Evercore ISI Upgrades to Outperform on Juniper Integration and Cost-Cutting Momentum

On August 20, 2025, Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) shares fell 1.41% with a trading volume of $360 million, up 43.48% from the previous day, ranking 296th in market activity. The decline contrasts with broader market trends, as investors focused on the company’s strategic developments.

Evercore ISI upgraded HPE to its "Outperform List," citing favorable momentum post its Juniper Networks acquisition. The firm highlighted improved demand for networking equipment and stronger AI server sales due to easing GPU supply constraints. HPE’s recent Juniper integration is expected to drive revenue growth, with analysts projecting October-quarter earnings above $10.1 billion on a pro forma basis. Networking wins with Oracle and xAI are seen as catalysts for outperformance.

Cost-cutting initiatives from the Juniper deal, targeting $200 million in annual savings initially and $600 million over three years, are anticipated to boost margins. Evercore also noted HPE’s core server business is rebounding due to a hardware refresh cycle and disciplined cost management, including a planned 5% workforce reduction in fiscal 2025.

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