Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company
S&P 500Last update: May 9, 2026 at 09:32
Dividend Safety Rating
HPE's dividend appears safe and well-supported. Strengths include a 61.2% earnings payout ratio & 38.0% fcf payout ratio. Areas of concern: -0.5% return on equity & 7.6% operating margin.
Based on 14 of 15 metrics
Strengths
- FCF Payout Ratio: 38.0%Free cash flow comfortably covers the dividend.
- Dividend Streak: 11+ yrsLong, uninterrupted dividend track record.
- Dividend Cut: NoneNo dividend cut in recent history.
Risks
- Return on Equity: -0.5%Return on equity is below industry norms.
- Operating Margin: 7.6%Operating margin is thin and pressures the dividend.
- Profit Margin Stability: VolatileProfit margins have been volatile.
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SafeAbout Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company is an American multinational information technology company specializing in edge-to-cloud solutions for enterprise customers worldwide. It provides a comprehensive portfolio of servers, storage systems, networking equipment, and hybrid cloud platforms, enabling organizations to manage data-intensive workloads efficiently. Key offerings include the Compute segment with ProLiant and Synergy servers; Storage solutions such as Alletra, Primera, and Nimble; Intelligent Edge platforms featuring Aruba Networks for secure networking and SD-WAN capabilities via Silver Peak; and High Performance Computing systems like Cray and Apollo for mission-critical applications. The company also delivers HPE GreenLake, an as-a-service hybrid cloud platform, alongside financial services for customer financing and professional services through HPE Pointnext for advisory and support. Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company supports industries ranging from data centers and AI-driven analytics to telecommunications and edge computing, empowering businesses with scalable infrastructure and consulting expertise. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Spring, Texas, it plays a vital role in the global IT infrastructure market.
Dividend Overview
Dividend Yield
1.74%
Annual Dividend
$0.55
Frequency
Quarterly
Payout Ratio
61.18%
FCF Payout Ratio
38.02%
Stock Price
$31.35
52-Week Range
$16.69 – $31.35
Dividend History (2016–2025)
HPE annual dividend per share and yield history
Earnings & Profitability
HPE earnings per share and net profit margin
Key Dates
Last Ex-Dividend Date
March 24, 2026
Last Payment Date
April 23, 2026
Dividend Growth
3-Year Dividend CAGR
3.55%
5-Year Dividend CAGR
2.12%
10-Year Dividend CAGR
32.48%
3-Year Total Growth
11.04%
5-Year Total Growth
11.04%
10-Year Total Growth
1565.62%
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