Equity

Share Repurchase Authorization Limit

HP Share Repurchase Authorization Limit decreased by 9.0% to $8.10B in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 12.0%, from $9.20B to $8.10B. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionEquity
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2016
Last reportedQ4 2024

How to read this metric

Higher limits suggest strong cash flow and management's belief that the stock is undervalued.

Detailed definition

This is the maximum dollar value or share count authorized by the Board of Directors for the repurchase of the company's...

Peer comparison

Common among mature, cash-generative companies seeking to optimize their capital structure.

Metric ID: share_repurchase_authorization_limit

Historical Data

15 periods
 Q1 '21Q2 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q4 '25
Value$9.70B$8.20B$4.90B$3.90B$2.90B$2.00B$2.00B$2.00B$1.50B$1.40B$800.00M$9.20B$9.10B$8.90B$8.10B
QoQ Change-15.5%-40.2%-20.4%-25.6%-31.0%+0.0%+0.0%-25.0%-6.7%-42.9%>999%-1.1%-2.2%-9.0%
YoY Change-59.8%-64.6%-59.2%-48.7%-31.0%-25.0%-30.0%-60.0%+513.3%+550.0%>999%-12.0%
Range$800.00M$9.70B
CAGR-5.0%
Avg YoY Growth+140.5%
Median YoY Growth-30.5%
Current Streak3 quarters decline

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HP's share repurchase authorization limit?
HP (HPQ) reported share repurchase authorization limit of $8.10B in Q4 2025.
How has HP's share repurchase authorization limit changed year-over-year?
HP's share repurchase authorization limit decreased by 12.0% year-over-year, from $9.20B to $8.10B.
What does share repurchase authorization limit mean?
The maximum amount the company is allowed to spend on buying back its own stock.