HP Inc. Post-Earnings Stock Decline: Key Support Levels to Watch

Earnings-Driven Selloff

$HP Inc(HPQ)$  fell 4.02% to $27.20 on May 29, 2025, following its Q1 2025 earnings release. The decline reflects investor concerns over:

Lower Profitability: Q1 2025 EPS of $0.60 missed Q1 2024’s $0.63 , with net profit margin contracting to 4.18% (vs. 4.72% in Q1 2024).

Weak Margins: Gross margin fell to 21.03% (vs. 21.90% YoY), signaling pricing or cost pressures.

Leverage Risks: Total liabilities/assets ratio worsened to 110.90% (vs. 117.65% in Q1 2024), though still elevated.

Technical Analysis: Critical Support Zones

Based on historical price action and key metrics, investors should monitor these levels:

Immediate Support: $23.11

The stock recently tested this level on May 27, 2025 , indicating short-term buyer interest.

52-Week Low: $21.21

The April 9, 2025, low of $21.21 represents a psychological floor. A breach could signal deeper bearish momentum.

April 2025 Consolidation Zone: $22.60–$23.40

The stock rebounded from this range multiple times in April 2025 (e.g., $22.61 on April 4 and $23.38 on April 7), suggesting strong institutional buying here.

Moving Average Watch:

While not explicitly provided, the stock’s ability to hold above $25.28–$25.95 (May 2025 range) before the earnings drop suggests residual support if sentiment stabilizes.

Investor Takeaways

Near-Term Focus : A hold above $23.11 could signal stabilization. A drop below $21.21 may warrant caution.

Catalysts Ahead: Monitor management’s execution on cost controls and Q2 guidance. Analysts maintain a $32.95 average target (21% upside potential).

Dividend Buffer: A 1.11% dividend yield provides partial downside cushion for long-term holders.

Areas to Increase Profit

Accelerate High-Margin Segments

AI/Commercial PCs : Target enterprise clients with customized AI solutions (Q1 commercial PC revenue grew 5%).

3D Printing: Expand industrial 3D printing partnerships to diversify revenue.

Monetize Services

Print Subscription Models: Increase adoption of Instant Ink and Managed Print Services (current 20% YoY growth in subscriptions).

Software Upselling: Bundle cybersecurity/cloud tools with hardware purchases.

Operational Efficiency

Reduce inventory turnover from 5.70x (2025Q1) to industry average (~6.5x) through better demand forecasting.

Optimize R&D spend (~3% of revenue) toward high-growth areas like AI and edge computing.

Strategic Pricing

Implement dynamic pricing for premium gaming PCs and workstation systems (gaming segment grew 12% in Q1).

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