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Investing.com - Raymond (NSE:RYMD) James has reiterated its Strong Buy rating and $29.00 price target on HP (NYSE:HPQ) Enterprise (NYSE:HPE) following the company’s call discussing the integration of its recently closed Juniper Networks (NYSE:JNPR) acquisition. According to InvestingPro data, the stock currently trades at $21.60, with analyst targets ranging from $16 to $29, suggesting potential upside from current levels.
The firm noted that HP Enterprise has increased its synergy target for the Juniper acquisition, though the company declined to address other financial details during the call.
HP Enterprise plans to provide more comprehensive financial information about the acquisition during its fiscal third-quarter 2025 earnings call, which is expected to take place in late August.
The company will also present a three-year outlook at its analyst meeting scheduled for October 15 in New York, offering investors a longer-term perspective on the combined business.
Raymond James indicated it could envision upside to its current estimates for the combined companies but will defer making revisions until more details become available from HP Enterprise.
In other recent news, Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) has completed its acquisition of Juniper Networks, prompting S&P Global Ratings to revise HPE’s outlook to stable from negative. The acquisition is expected to enhance HPE’s revenue, with projections of mid-teen percent growth in fiscal years 2025 and 2026. Additionally, HPE secured two contracts from the U.S. Department of Defense worth a total of $56 million, further expanding its government business. KeyBanc initiated coverage on HPE with a Sector Weight rating, expressing concerns about the company’s competitive positioning and strategic risks related to the Juniper acquisition.
In collaboration with KDDI (OTC:KDDIF) Corporation, HPE announced plans to open an AI data center in Japan by early 2026, featuring NVIDIA (NASDAQ:NVDA) technology to support AI applications. The company also expanded its ProLiant server lineup with new models powered by AMD (NASDAQ:AMD) EPYC processors, designed for memory-intensive workloads. These servers include enhanced security features and AI-driven capabilities for improved management and reduced complexity. HPE’s new offerings aim to enhance its product portfolio and support emerging technologies in various sectors.
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