HPQ Trading Volume Drops 36% to 266th Rank Despite 0.67% Price Rise and Mixed Institutional Activity

On August 29, 2025, HP Inc. (HPQ) traded with a volume of $0.36 billion, a 35.91% decline from the prior day’s volume, ranking 266th among stocks by trading activity. The stock closed up 0.67% for the session.

Recent developments highlighted institutional and insider activity. A major shareholder sold 1.33 million shares on September 22, while Cullinan Associates Inc. acquired shares on the same day. Earlier, Berkshire Hathaway reduced its stake by selling $158 million of HP stock over three days, pushing its ownership below 12%. Conversely, Paradigm Financial Partners and Commerzbank increased holdings, signaling mixed investor sentiment.

Strategic moves included the appointment of David Meline to HP’s board and the launch of the HP Spectre foldable PC. However, earnings updates raised concerns, with HPQ’s Q3 results reflecting softer demand and revised EPS forecasts. Analysts noted underperformance in the PC and printer segments, though the company’s dividend sustainability and recent partnership with Alibaba Cloud for AI integration were cited as potential long-term catalysts.

Backtested data from the period indicates a 12.4% return for a $10,000 investment in HPQ over 90 days, outperforming the S&P 500’s 8.1% return. Volatility remained elevated, with a 30-day beta of 1.25, underscoring sensitivity to market fluctuations.