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HPE jumps 4.38% on Morgan Stanley upgrade amid AI-driven hardware demand surge

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13 Aug 2026
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Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) surged to a 52-week high of $58.79 and rose further to $61.37 following a Morgan Stanley upgrade to Overweight with a $69 price target, driven by strong hardware demand linked to AI growth. Despite a high trailing P/E distorted by goodwill impairment, the forward P/E is a reasonable 14, supported by raised earnings and cash flow guidance. HPE's Q2 FY26 results showed significant revenue and profit growth, with management accelerating free cash flow targets by two years. Risks include insider selling, integration challenges, and geopolitical tensions, but analysts remain mostly bullish with a consensus target around $65. Investors might consider waiting for a pullback near $48 for a safer entry.

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