Hewlett Packard Enterprise stock rises nearly 5% as $1.2B AI order and strong guidance fuel rally
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company (HPE) jumped 4.94% after securing a $1.2 billion AI systems order from Vultr and raising long-term revenue guidance for its networking segment. This strong move is supported by the stock trading above all key moving averages, with momentum indicators showing continued bullish alignment.
Highlights
- Hewlett Packard Enterprise secured a $1.2 billion AI systems order from Vultr and reported record third-quarter revenue of $12.2 billion, up 34% year over year.
- Management raised long-term networking revenue growth forecasts and committed to returning at least 75% of fourth quarter free cash flow to shareholders.
- Shares of Hewlett Packard Enterprise are trading above key moving averages with expected range of $62.22 to $70.71 over five days, showing strong bullish structure but intraday volatility and retreated from highs.
Sales record and shareholder returns as AI demand drives upgrades
On September 30, 2026, Hewlett Packard Enterprise reported several major corporate developments, including a $1.2 billion AI systems order from cloud provider Vultr and the company's first AMD Helios server deal. Management raised its long-term revenue growth forecast for the networking segment, reflecting increased demand for AI infrastructure. Third-quarter fiscal 2026 results showed record revenue of $12.2 billion, a 34% year-over-year increase, with expanded margins and earnings surpassing prior guidance. The company also announced commitments to return at least 75% of fourth quarter free cash flow to shareholders and provided updates on its NVIDIA partnership and Networking Investor Day.
Intraday retreat as bullish structure diverges from mixed signals
Hewlett Packard Enterprise is trading above all key moving averages: the 20-day at $58.34, the 50-day at $54.62, and the 200-day at $36.27, supporting a strong short-, medium-, and long-term bullish structure. The nearest resistance is at the week high of $65.42, with immediate support at today’s low of $63.68. The longer-term trend is further confirmed by the bullish alignment of the 50-day and 200-day moving averages. Momentum readings are mixed, with the MACD showing a positive Buy signal while the ADX remains neutral. The RSI and CCI are both in the buying range but not yet overbought, and the Stochastic RSI is neutral. Bull/Bear Power (BBP) is above zero at 3.18, indicating buyers dominate intraday momentum, but it forecasts an overbought condition. The daily gain is $3.04, up 4.94%, following an upside gap of $4.64 (7.55%). The stock is trading near the session’s low, suggesting pressure after the open due to a significant retreat from earlier highs, diverging from otherwise positive momentum readings.
Earlier, analysts noted that Hewlett Packard Enterprise demonstrated robust operational performance, highlighted by significant growth in its Cloud & AI segment and a sustained bullish technical backdrop. The current developments reinforce this outlook by adding a substantial AI order and raised guidance, making the $65.42 resistance level a critical area to monitor for confirmation of further upside momentum.