HP Stock In Shambles: Down -7.7% With 5-Day Losing Streak
HP (HPQ) stock hit day 5-day losing streak, with cumulative losses over this period amounting to a -7.7%. The company market cap has crashed by about $1.8 Bil over the last 5 days, and currently stands at $22 Bil.
The stock has YTD (year-to-date) return of 26.6% compared to 17.5% for S&P 500. This calls for re-evaluation of stock’s valuation, and find out whether this is an opportunity, or a trap.
What Triggered The Slide?
| Catalyst | Details | Impact | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Analyst Price Target Cuts & Margin Concerns |
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2025-12-18 |
| Significant Insider Stock Sales |
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2025-12-09 |
Opportunity or Trap?
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Below is our take on valuation.
There are several things to fear in HPQ stock given its overall Weak operating performance and financial condition. This is aligned with the stock’s Low valuation because of which we think it is Fairly Priced (For details, see Buy or Sell HPQ).
But here is the real interesting point.
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Returns vs S&P 500
The following table summarizes the return for HPQ stock vs. the S&P 500 index over different periods, including the current streak:
| Return Period | HPQ | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 1D | -1.0% | 0.5% |
| 5D (Current Streak) | -7.7% | 1.6% |
| 1M (21D) | -3.2% | 4.6% |
| 3M (63D) | -15.6% | 4.1% |
| YTD 2025 | -26.6% | 17.5% |
| 2024 | 12.1% | 23.3% |
| 2023 | 16.1% | 24.2% |
| 2022 | -26.4% | -19.4% |
Take a look at what history tells you about whether past dips like this have been buying opportunities or traps: HPQ Dip Buyer Analysis.
Gains and Losses Streaks: S&P 500 Constituents
There are currently 95 S&P constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive gains and 39 constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive losses.
| Consecutive Days | # of Gainers | # of Losers |
|---|---|---|
| 3D | 35 | 17 |
| 4D | 49 | 10 |
| 5D | 9 | 3 |
| 6D | 1 | 7 |
| 7D or more | 1 | 2 |
| Total >=3 D | 95 | 39 |
Key Financials for HP (HPQ)
Last 2 Fiscal Years:
| Metric | FY2024 | FY2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $53.6 Bil | $55.3 Bil |
| Operating Income | $4.2 Bil | $3.6 Bil |
| Net Income | $2.8 Bil | $2.5 Bil |
Last 2 Fiscal Quarters:
| Metric | 2025 FQ3 | 2025 FQ4 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $13.9 Bil | $14.6 Bil |
| Operating Income | $834.0 Mil | $1.1 Bil |
| Net Income | $763.0 Mil | $795.0 Mil |
The losing streak HPQ stock is currently on doesn’t inspire much confidence among investors. In contrast, Trefis High Quality (HQ) Portfolio, with a collection of 30 stocks, has a track record of comfortably outperforming its benchmark that includes all 3 — the S&P 500, S&P mid-cap, and Russell 2000 indices. Why is that? As a group, HQ Portfolio stocks provided better returns with less risk versus the benchmark index; less of a roller-coaster ride, as evident in HQ Portfolio performance metrics.