Evercore ISI Upgrades Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) Stock, Increases PT

On May 20, Evercore ISI analyst Amit Daryanani upped Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company (NYSE:HPE)’s stock from “In Line” to “Outperform,” increasing the price objective from $17.00 to $22.00.

The analyst highlighted a balanced risk/reward profile, which can be particularly attractive to long-term investors. Daryanani’s upgrade comes off the back of 4 potential scenarios for the company’s stock. Firstly, assuming the successful closure of the Juniper Networks deal, Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company (NYSE:HPE)’s EPS is expected to be supported by cost synergies. The second scenario, which excludes Juniper Networks, sees the company’s operating margins being improved, with Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company (NYSE:HPE) posting an EPS that can fuel its stock price.

The third scenario, without the Juniper acquisition, assumes the business-as-usual case for the company, which can help the stock remain stable. Finally, the fourth scenario reflects the sum-of-the-parts approach, exhibiting potential value from allocating higher multiples to Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company (NYSE:HPE)’s networking and storage segments, which can lead to a valuation in the $25-$30 range. The analyst opines that the possibility of a last scenario is higher, while the downside risk remains limited to around $15-$16.

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