Do HP's Dividends Make Up For A Lagging Stock?

HP Inc. (HPQ) sells PCs and printers and returns cash directly to shareholders. Executives say they remain committed to returning approximately 100% of free cash flow to investors over time. In fiscal Q3 2026, HP returned nearly $600 million through dividends and share repurchases, about 37% of the $1.6 billion of free cash flow it generated in the quarter. Yet the share price has trailed the broader market for years. So what would you guess a holder made over five years, including every dividen