Best Computer Hardware Stocks To Buy Now

Key Insights

• Computer hardware stocks are trading at attractive valuation levels. 
• Markets are worried about demand after the end of the pandemic. 
• However, some stocks have already started to rebound as they look too cheap to ignore. 

The computer hardware segment has been under pressure since the beginning of this year as traders were worried that PC demand would decline after the pandemic. Indeed, analyst estimates for the stocks in this segment have started to move lower in recent months. However, some stocks are trading at reasonable valuation levels and may attract speculative traders.

HP

HP   stock has recently attracted traders’ attention after Berkshire Hathaway reported an almost 10% stake in the company.

Analyst estimates have been mostly stable in recent weeks. Currently, HP is expected to report earnings of $4.27 per share in the current year and earnings of $4.39 per share in the next year, so the stock is trading at roughly 8 forward P/E, which looks cheap in the current market environment.

The key question is whether analyst estimates start to move lower due to the worries about the health of the global economy. If earnings estimates remain stable, HP stock may get more support.

Western Digital

Western Digital stock is down by more than 20% year-to-date. Analyst estimates have been moving lower in recent weeks, and the company is expected to report earnings of $8.97 per share in the fiscal 2023. Thus, the stock is trading at less than 6 forward P/E, which is certainly cheap.

The company’s valuation looks attractive, and the stock has started to rebound despite the general market sell-off. This rebound would continue in case the company’s quarterly report, which is scheduled to be released on April 28, exceeds market expectations.

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