HP Net Income vs. Shares Outstanding

HPQ Stock  USD 18.27  0.05  0.27%   
Considering HP's profitability and operating efficiency indicators, HP Inc is now performing exceptionally well at this time. It has a great probability to showcase excellent profitability results in April. Profitability indicators assess HP's ability to earn profits and add value for shareholders.
 
Net Income  
 First Reported
1985-10-31
 Previous Quarter
795 M
 Current Value
545 M
 Quarterly Volatility
1.2 B
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HP shows Days Sales Outstanding pulling back by approximately 12.38% year over year. Year-ago financials show HP with Days Sales Outstanding of 65.73. As of last month (February 2026), Sales General And Administrative To Revenue is projected to grow to 0.12, although Price Sales Ratio is expected to fall to 0.36. Market-adjusted estimates suggest Income Before Tax is likely to increase significantly. Year-ago financials show HP with Income Before Tax of 3.07 Billion. As of last month (February 2026), Net Income is projected to grow to approximately 3.4 B, although Income Tax Expense is expected to fall to slightly above 118.8 M. As of last month (February 2026), Gross Profit is projected to grow to approximately 15.4 B. Also, Pretax Profit Margin is projected to grow to 0.08.
Current ValueLast YearChange From Last Year 10 Year Trend
Gross Profit Margin0.330.23
Way Up
Pretty Stable
This profitability view for HP Inc summarizes relationships between earnings and core financial drivers. All figures are sourced from financial reporting disclosures. The dataset reflects how earnings scale across financial statement components. All figures reflect the latest available reporting inputs.

HP's Revenue Mix by Segment

HP's revenue is distributed across 2 distinct product categories. The largest contributor is Personal Systems Group at 10.25 Billion (71.0% of revenue), with Printing accounting for 4.19 Billion (29.0%). Revenue concentration above 60% in one segment means HP's performance is closely tied to that product's market dynamics.
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HP next EPS is estimated at 0.71 (range 0.69 to 0.77). EPS TTM is 2.64. For HP, EPS is most informative when read together with margin stability and cash-flow conversion. For HP Inc, consensus estimates are structured around EPS before one-time items. Option-related compensation costs can appear within the consensus numbers. All figures are based on financial statement disclosures. No forward-looking guarantees are expressed or implied by this data.
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An EPS estimate of 0.71 is projected for HP on 30th of April 2026. For HP Inc, the consensus estimate is framed within the context of historical earnings variability. All data reflects publicly available financial reports..

Earnings Segment Revenue Breakdown for HP View

The pie chart below visualizes HP's revenue allocation across its reported product segments. Printing rounds out the mix at 29.0%, representing HP's smallest reported product line.
These projections help frame the earnings trajectory for HP across periods. The data is presented for reference alongside other available performance metrics.
 Quarterly Earnings Growth
-0.02
 Dividend Share
1.168
 Earnings Share
2.64
 Revenue Per Share
59.786
 Quarterly Revenue Growth
0.069
HP's market capitalization and book value each provide useful but distinct information about the business. HP's market capitalization is 16.73 B. A P/B ratio of 0.61 suggests HP trades near or below book value. Enterprise value stands at 24.93 B. The relationship between HP's intrinsic value, market price, and book value adds depth to the analysis.
Distinguishing between HP's value and market price helps frame analytical expectations. For HP, key inputs include a P/E ratio of 9.89, a P/B ratio of 0.61, a profit margin of 4.46%, and revenue of 55.3 B.

HP Inc Shares Outstanding vs. Net Income Fundamental Analysis

Cross-company financial ratios help determine HP's valuation standing.
HP Inc is ranked third for net income against industry peers. It also is ranked third for shares outstanding against industry peers with Shares Outstanding measuring nearly 0.36 against Net Income. Net Income runs about 2.77 times Shares Outstanding for HP Inc. According to the latest estimates, Net Income is gaining momentum with a magnitude of about 7.13%. Year-ago financials show HP with Net Income of 2.91 Billion. Multiples-driven valuation aligns HP with peer performance.

HP Shares Outstanding vs. Net Income

Net income is the profit of a company for the reporting period, which is derived after taking revenues and gains and subtracting all expenses and losses. Net income is one of the most-watched numbers by money managers as well as individual investors.

HP

Net Income

 = 

(Rev + Gain)

-

(Exp + Loss)

 = 
2.53 B
Because income is reported on the Income Statement of a company and is measured in dollars some investors prefer to use Profit Margin, which measures income as a percentage of sales.
Outstanding Shares are shares of common stock of a public company that were purchased by investors after they were authorized and issued by the company to the public. Outstanding Shares are typically reported on fully diluted basis, including exotic instruments such as options, or convertible bonds.

HP

Shares Outstanding

 = 

Public Shares

-

Repurchased

 = 
914.55 M
Outstanding shares that are stated on company Balance Sheet are used when calculating many important valuation and performance indicators including Return on Equity, Market Cap, EPS and many others.

HP Shares Outstanding Comparison

HP is currently under evaluation for shares outstanding against industry peers.

HP Profitability Projections

The most important aspect of a successful company is its ability to generate a profit. For investors in HP, profitability is also one of the essential criteria for including it into their portfolios because, without profit, HP will eventually generate negative long term returns. The profitability progress is the general direction of HP's change in net profit over the period of time. It can combine multiple indicators of HP, where stable trends show no significant progress. An accelerating trend is seen as positive, while a decreasing one is unfavorable. A rising trend means that profits are rising, and operational efficiency may be rising as well. A decreasing trend is a sign of poor performance and may indicate upcoming losses.
Last ReportedEnd Of Year Estimate
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income-525.5 M-551.8 M
Operating Income4.2 B3.9 B
Income Before Tax3.1 B3.8 B
Net Income2.9 B3.4 B
Income Tax Expense125.1 M118.8 M
Total Other Income Expense Net-860.4 M-817.4 M
Net Income Applicable To Common Shares2.3 B3.6 B
Net Income From Continuing Ops2.3 B3.2 B
Non Operating Income Net Other-270.2 M-283.8 M
Interest Income581.9 M559 M
Net Interest Income-499.5 M-474.5 M
Change To Netincome28.8 M27.4 M
Net Income Per Share 2.41 1.24
Income Quality 1.32 1.09
Net Income Per E B T 0.85 0.68

HP Profitability Driver Comparison

The profitability drivers of HP are among the most important inputs for investors evaluating its long-term potential. A wide range of unpredictable external events can affect earnings and create sudden volatility in HP's market value and investment attractiveness.

Earnings Estimation Breakdown

Analyst consensus for HP Inc places the projected EPS at 0.71 for the upcoming period. This estimate is bounded by a low of 0.69 and a high of 0.77 across all analyst models covering HP. Trailing twelve-month reporting data forms the basis of this projection, with non-recurring items excluded from the calculation.
Last Reported EPS
0.81
0.69
Lowest
Expected EPS
0.71
0.77
Highest

Earnings Projection Consensus

Valuation signals derived from HP's consensus EPS estimate versus market price offer a directional view of relative attractiveness. A positive gap may indicate room for repricing toward the estimate; a negative gap may suggest the market has already priced in growth fully. These scenarios should be reviewed within the context of earnings quality, sector dynamics, and macroeconomic conditions.
Number of AnalystsHistorical AccuracyLast Reported EPSEstimated EPS for 30th of April 2026Current EPS (TTM)
1797.98%
0.81
0.71
2.64

Earnings History

Analyst earnings forecasts for HP are built from detailed financial models and direct company interaction through earnings calls and investor days. When actual EPS aligns with or exceeds consensus, it generally reinforces positive market sentiment. We recommend pairing this consensus view with peer comparisons and historical EPS accuracy data.

HP Quarterly Gross Profit

2.83 Billion
As of last month (February 2026), Earnings Yield is projected to grow to 0.13, while Retained Earnings are moving higher toward slightly above -1.7 B. As of last month (February 2026), Common Stock Shares Outstanding is projected to grow to approximately 1.6 B. Also, Net Income Applicable To Common Shares is projected to grow to approximately 3.6 B.
The mean reversion framework for HP is built on the premise that markets are not perfectly efficient and that prices periodically overshoot their intrinsic value in both directions.
Hype
Prediction
LowEstimatedHigh
16.5018.4420.38
Details
Intrinsic
Valuation
LowRealHigh
15.9417.8819.82
Details
Naive
Forecast
LowNextHigh
16.5818.5120.45
Details
Analyst
Consensus
LowTargetHigh
17.6819.4321.57
Details
Investors analyzing HP Inc should position it within its competitive landscape. Superior peer-relative performance is one of the strongest justifications for a valuation premium. The large institutional footprint in HP means that consensus EPS errors cascade quickly through market pricing. Banks and asset managers that monitor the same analyst coverage react in tight formation around earnings events. Investors should treat the EPS surprise as a high-frequency signal for near-term HP price direction.

Earnings per Share Projection vs Actual

Actual EPS for HP is reported directly from its income statement at each quarterly disclosure event. Analyst-projected EPS for HP Inc represents the consensus expectation for what HP will earn in future quarters. A rising EPS trend generally signals improving profitability; the weighted average adjusts for changes in share count through the period.

Estimated Months Earnings per Share

EPS is a cornerstone metric for income-focused investors in HP, offering a direct read on per-share profitability and dividend coverage capacity. A growing EPS trajectory suggests the company is better positioned to sustain and increase distributions over time. Investors should always evaluate HP's EPS relative to peers and in combination with cash flow and balance sheet data.

Quarterly Analyst Estimates and Surprise Metrics

Analysts spend considerable effort projecting HP's quarterly EPS using management guidance, industry data, and financial models. When results deviate materially from these projections, markets reprice quickly and decisively. Understanding the surprise history gives investors a data-driven framework for setting expectations around upcoming reporting events.
Reported
Fiscal Date
Estimated EPS
Reported EPS
Surprise
2026-02-24
2026-01-310.770.810.04
2025-11-25
2025-10-310.920.930.01
2025-08-27
2025-07-310.750.750.0
2025-05-28
2025-04-300.80.71-0.0911 
2025-02-27
2025-01-310.740.740.0
2024-11-26
2024-10-310.930.930.0
2024-08-28
2024-07-310.860.83-0.03
2024-05-29
2024-04-300.810.820.01
2024-02-28
2024-01-310.810.810.0
2023-11-21
2023-10-310.90.90.0
2023-08-29
2023-07-310.860.860.0
2023-05-30
2023-04-300.760.80.04
2023-02-28
2023-01-310.750.750.0
2022-11-22
2022-10-310.850.850.0
2022-08-30
2022-07-311.031.040.01
2022-05-31
2022-04-301.051.080.03
2022-02-28
2022-01-311.021.10.08
2021-11-23
2021-10-310.880.940.06
2021-08-26
2021-07-310.841.00.1619 
2021-05-27
2021-04-300.890.930.04
2021-02-25
2021-01-310.660.920.2639 
2020-11-24
2020-10-310.520.620.119 
2020-08-27
2020-07-310.430.490.0613 
2020-05-27
2020-04-300.440.510.0715 
2020-02-24
2020-01-310.540.650.1120 
2019-11-26
2019-10-310.580.60.02
2019-08-22
2019-07-310.550.580.03
2019-05-23
2019-04-300.510.530.02
2019-02-27
2019-01-310.520.520.0
2018-11-29
2018-10-310.540.540.0
2018-08-23
2018-07-310.510.520.01
2018-05-29
2018-04-300.480.480.0
2018-02-22
2018-01-310.420.480.0614 
2017-11-21
2017-10-310.440.440.0
2017-08-23
2017-07-310.420.430.01
2017-05-24
2017-04-300.390.40.01
2017-02-22
2017-01-310.370.380.01
2016-11-22
2016-10-310.360.360.0
2016-08-24
2016-07-310.450.480.03
2016-05-25
2016-04-300.380.410.03
2016-02-24
2016-01-310.360.360.0
2015-11-24
2015-10-310.970.93-0.04
2015-08-20
2015-07-310.850.880.03
2015-05-21
2015-04-300.860.870.01
2015-02-24
2015-01-310.910.920.01
2014-11-25
2014-10-311.051.060.01
2014-08-20
2014-07-310.890.890.0
2014-05-22
2014-04-300.880.880.0
2014-02-20
2014-01-310.840.90.06
2013-11-26
2013-10-3111.010.01
2013-08-21
2013-07-310.870.86-0.01
2013-05-22
2013-04-300.810.870.06
2013-02-21
2013-01-310.710.820.1115 
2012-11-20
2012-10-311.141.160.02
2012-08-22
2012-07-310.981.00.02
2012-05-23
2012-04-300.910.980.07
2012-02-22
2012-01-310.870.920.05
2011-11-21
2011-10-311.131.170.04
2011-08-18
2011-07-311.091.10.01
2011-05-17
2011-04-301.211.240.03
2011-02-22
2011-01-311.291.360.07
2010-11-22
2010-10-311.271.330.06
2010-08-19
2010-07-311.081.080.0
2010-05-18
2010-04-301.051.090.04
2010-02-17
2010-01-311.061.10.04
2009-11-23
2009-10-311.131.140.01
2009-08-18
2009-07-310.90.910.01
2009-05-19
2009-04-300.860.860.0
2009-02-18
2009-01-310.930.930.0
2008-11-24
2008-10-311.021.030.01
2008-08-19
2008-07-310.840.860.02
2008-05-13
2008-04-300.840.870.03
2008-02-19
2008-01-310.810.860.05
2007-11-19
2007-10-310.820.860.04
2007-08-16
2007-07-310.660.710.05
2007-05-16
2007-04-300.690.70.01
2007-02-20
2007-01-310.620.650.03
2006-11-16
2006-10-310.640.680.04
2006-08-16
2006-07-310.480.520.04
2006-05-16
2006-04-300.490.540.0510 
2006-02-15
2006-01-310.440.480.04
2005-11-17
2005-10-310.460.510.0510 
2005-08-16
2005-07-310.310.360.0516 
2005-05-17
2005-04-300.360.370.01
2005-02-16
2005-01-310.360.370.01
2004-11-16
2004-10-310.370.410.0410 
2004-08-12
2004-07-310.310.24-0.0722 
2004-05-18
2004-04-300.340.340.0
2004-02-19
2004-01-310.350.350.0
2003-11-19
2003-10-310.350.360.01
2003-08-19
2003-07-310.260.23-0.0311 
2003-05-20
2003-04-300.270.290.02
2003-02-25
2003-01-310.280.290.01
2002-11-20
2002-10-310.220.240.02
2002-08-27
2002-07-310.140.140.0
2002-05-14
2002-04-300.260.25-0.01
2002-02-13
2002-01-310.250.290.0416 
2001-11-14
2001-10-310.10.190.0990 
2001-08-16
2001-07-310.040.110.07175 
2001-05-16
2001-04-300.170.180.01
2001-02-15
2001-01-310.380.37-0.01
2000-11-13
2000-10-310.510.41-0.119 
2000-08-16
2000-07-310.430.490.0613 
2000-05-16
2000-04-300.410.440.03
2000-02-16
2000-01-310.390.40.01
1999-11-17
1999-10-310.370.380.01
1999-08-16
1999-07-310.40.430.03
1999-05-17
1999-04-300.40.460.0615 
1999-02-16
1999-01-310.410.480.0717 
1998-11-16
1998-10-310.370.40.03
1998-08-17
1998-07-310.280.290.01
1998-05-18
1998-04-300.330.330.0
1998-02-17
1998-01-310.440.43-0.01
1997-11-17
1997-10-310.390.38-0.01
1997-08-18
1997-07-310.330.29-0.0412 
1997-05-15
1997-04-300.410.38-0.03
1997-02-18
1997-01-310.380.440.0615 
1996-11-18
1996-10-310.320.31-0.01
1996-08-15
1996-07-310.230.2-0.0313 
1996-05-16
1996-04-300.360.34-0.02

Use HP in pair-trading

Using HP in a pair-trading setup can improve risk control because gains and losses are judged against a second position instead of against the market alone. The advantage is that adverse movement in one leg may be partly offset by the other when correlation and thesis alignment hold.

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HP Inc Pair Trading Analysis

Understanding the correlation structure around HP Inc helps portfolio managers make better tax-loss harvesting decisions. A highly correlated substitute for HP ensures that the portfolio's expected return and risk profile remain largely intact through the wash-sale.
Investors use the correlation of HP to identify pairs-trading opportunities. When two historically correlated assets diverge temporarily, a long/short position combining HP Inc with the diverging counterpart can generate returns with minimal net market exposure.
Hedging context for HP can be developed through Correlation analysis and pair trading analysis. Pair analysis can span stocks within the same sector or across different segments.
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