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HP Inc. (HPQ) funds its shareholder dividend through PC and printer sales, offering a 4.2% yield at the November 3, 2026 close. That payout attracts investors looking for income, even as the share price has trailed the broader market for years. Once every dividend is counted, what do you think an HP holder made over the past five years, next to the market?

How Far Has HP Stock Trailed The Market?

Without counting dividends, an HP holder lost money. While the S&P 500 rose 65.4%, the shares fell 6.2% over the past five years. That performance leaves HP stock 71.6 percentage points behind the market, giving investors who only watch the share…