HP Inc. trims full-year EPS guidance, shares trade steady on NYSE

By Stefan Krueger, Long-Term & Business Model desk. Reviewed prior to publication on 2026-06-27, 11:31.

HP Inc. (US40434L1052) recently reported a mixed picture for its fiscal 2026 outlook. The NYSE-listed PC and printer group narrowed its non-GAAP earnings guidance even as it posted year-over-year revenue growth and an earnings beat in the last reported quarter, according to Zacks and Yahoo Finance coverage.

What recent earnings showed

For the second quarter of fiscal 2026, HP Inc. reported non-GAAP earnings of 0.86 dollars per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate by roughly 19 percent and improving from 0.71 dollars per share a year earlier. The company generated revenue of about 14.4 billion dollars, up around 9 percent year over year and ahead of the consensus by roughly 3.5 percent, according to the same analysis. HP Inc.’s ticker HPQ trades on the NYSE, where the shares remain below levels seen before the latest earnings reaction.

Despite the earnings beat, HP Inc. adjusted its full-year non-GAAP earnings guidance. For fiscal 2026, management now expects earnings per share in a range of 2.90 to 3.10 dollars, tightening the prior 2.90 to 3.20 dollar span, as summarized by Zacks Equity Research. The company also guided for non-GAAP earnings of 0.61 to 0.71 dollars per share in the third quarter of fiscal 2026, which frames expectations for the upcoming report and serves as a reference for analyst models.

Analyst view and consensus signals

Analyst commentary points to a nuanced stance on HP Inc. following the latest numbers. Zacks assigns the stock a Rank #3 (Hold) and notes that while the company carries a strong Growth Score of A and a value score of A, its Momentum Score is only C, underlining the muted share performance relative to some peers. The aggregate VGM Score of A places HP Inc. in the top quintile for value-oriented investors in that framework, yet the hold rating reflects expectations of in-line returns in the coming months.

Estimates for HP Inc. have moved upward over the past month, indicating incremental optimism on earnings despite the narrower guidance range. At the same time, recent trading levels around the 22 to 23 dollar mark for HPQ on the NYSE show that the shares continue to digest the post-earnings move, with after-hours indications fluctuating only marginally from the regular session close, according to platforms such as Public and Stockscan.io. These numbers put HP Inc. alongside other large-cap PC and hardware names like Dell Technologies and Lenovo in sector discussions, where valuation and cash generation are central topics.

The product behind the stock

HP Inc. generates most of its revenue from personal systems and printing solutions, with notebook PCs, desktops and commercial printers at the core of its portfolio. Within that range, the HP Spectre x360 convertible notebook line illustrates the company’s focus on premium Windows laptops, combining slim designs with Intel processors and OLED displays for both consumer and small-business buyers, according to HP’s product information on its website.

Where the HP Inc. shares trade today

The HP Inc. shares (US40434L1052) trade on the NYSE under the ticker HPQ and were last seen around 22.88 dollars on 2026-06-26, 21:36 Eastern time in extended trading, according to Public’s options and quote overview.

This article is for informational purposes only and does not contain investment advice or recommendations. All data and assessments are based on sources believed to be reliable at the time of publication but may change without notice.