Hewlett Packard Enterprise Stock Surged 40%, Here’s Why
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)’s stock soared 45%, fueled by a sharp revenue lift and a stellar valuation jump—even as profits dipped. Behind the scenes: earnings surprises, a game-changing acquisition, and AI setbacks all stirred the market. Let’s unpack what truly moved the needle next.
Below is an analytical breakdown of stock movement into key contributing metrics.
| 6132025 | 12102025 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stock Price ($) | 17.4 | 25.3 | 44.9% |
| Change Contribution By | LTM | LTM | |
| Total Revenues ($ Mil) | 31,649.0 | 33,075.0 | 4.5% |
| Net Income Margin (%) | 4.6% | 3.8% | -17.9% |
| P/E Multiple | 15.8 | 26.8 | 69.3% |
| Shares Outstanding (Mil) | 1,322.0 | 1,325.0 | -0.2% |
| Cumulative Contribution | 44.9% |
So what is happening here? The stock surged 45%, driven by a 4.5% revenue bump and a 69% jump in valuation, despite an 18% dip in net margin. Let’s dive into the events behind these shifts next.
Here Is Why Hewlett Packard Enterprise Stock Moved
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- Q3 2025 Earnings Beat: HPE reported record revenue and improved profitability with strong demand in Server and Networking.
- Juniper Networks Acq.: Acquisition finalized on July 2, 2025, enhancing networking and AI capabilities.
- Q4 EPS Beat, Rev Miss: Q4 EPS of $0.62 topped estimates, but revenue of $9.68B missed expectations.
- AI Server Delays: Q4 revenue was impacted by delays in AI server shipments and government shutdown.
- Analyst Rating Shifts: Multiple analyst rating changes and price target adjustments influenced stock sentiment.
Our Current Assesment Of HPE Stock
Opinion: We currently find HPE stock attractive. Why so? Have a look at the full story. Read Buy or Sell HPE Stock to see what drives our current opinion.
Risk: A good way to gauge HPE’s risk is by checking how far it falls during major sell-offs. It plunged about 35% in the 2018 correction, 51% during the Covid pandemic, and around 30% in the inflation shock. Even with some positive tailwinds, HPE has shown it’s not immune to steep drops when the market turns sour. Solid fundamentals can help, but sharp sell-offs can still hit hard.
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