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Best Computer Hardware Stocks to Buy Now (2024)
Top computer hardware stocks in 2024 ranked by overall Zen Score. See the best computer hardware stocks to buy now, according to analyst forecasts for the computer hardware industry.

Industry: Computer Hardware
Ticker
Company
Zen Score
Valuation Score
Financials Score
Forecast Score
Performance Score
Dividends Score
LOGI
LOGITECH INTERNATIONAL SA
67
86
86
44
40
80
ANET
ARISTA NETWORKS INC
56
14
100
11
100
SMCI
SUPER MICRO COMPUTER INC
55
29
57
33
100
CRCT
CRICUT INC
52
71
71
44
20
NTAP
NETAPP INC
48
43
43
44
30
80

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What are the best computer hardware stocks to buy right now in May 2024?

According to Zen Score, the 3 best computer hardware stocks to buy right now are:

1. Logitech International Sa (NASDAQ:LOGI)


Logitech International Sa (NASDAQ:LOGI) is the top computer hardware stock with a Zen Score of 67, which is 37 points higher than the computer hardware industry average of 30. It passed 24 out of 38 due diligence checks and has strong fundamentals. Logitech International Sa has seen its stock return 30.03% over the past year, underperforming other computer hardware stocks by -114 percentage points.

Logitech International Sa has an average 1 year price target of $93.83, an upside of 11.83% from Logitech International Sa's current stock price of $83.91.

Logitech International Sa stock has a consensus Hold recommendation according to Wall Street analysts. Of the 6 analysts covering Logitech International Sa, 33.33% have issued a Strong Buy rating, 0% have issued a Buy, 50% have issued a hold, while 0% have issued a Sell rating, and 16.67% have issued a Strong Sell.

2. Arista Networks (NYSE:ANET)


Arista Networks (NYSE:ANET) is the second best computer hardware stock with a Zen Score of 56, which is 26 points higher than the computer hardware industry average of 30. It passed 19 out of 33 due diligence checks and has strong fundamentals. Arista Networks has seen its stock return 101.94% over the past year, underperforming other computer hardware stocks by -43 percentage points.

Arista Networks has an average 1 year price target of $301.86, an upside of 8.26% from Arista Networks's current stock price of $278.82.

Arista Networks stock has a consensus Strong Buy recommendation according to Wall Street analysts. Of the 14 analysts covering Arista Networks, 64.29% have issued a Strong Buy rating, 21.43% have issued a Buy, 7.14% have issued a hold, while 0% have issued a Sell rating, and 7.14% have issued a Strong Sell.

3. Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ:SMCI)


Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ:SMCI) is the third best computer hardware stock with a Zen Score of 55, which is 25 points higher than the computer hardware industry average of 30. It passed 19 out of 33 due diligence checks and has strong fundamentals. Super Micro Computer has seen its stock return 507.74% over the past year, overperforming other computer hardware stocks by 363 percentage points.

Super Micro Computer has an average 1 year price target of $1,052.82, an upside of 26.79% from Super Micro Computer's current stock price of $830.35.

Super Micro Computer stock has a consensus Buy recommendation according to Wall Street analysts. Of the 11 analysts covering Super Micro Computer, 54.55% have issued a Strong Buy rating, 9.09% have issued a Buy, 27.27% have issued a hold, while 0% have issued a Sell rating, and 9.09% have issued a Strong Sell.

What are the computer hardware stocks with highest dividends?

Out of 3 computer hardware stocks that have issued dividends in the past year, the 3 computer hardware stocks with the highest dividend yields are:

1. Hp (NYSE:HPQ)


Hp (NYSE:HPQ) has an annual dividend yield of 3.79%, which is 2 percentage points higher than the computer hardware industry average of 1.62%. Hp's dividend payout is not stable, having dropped more than 10% one times in the last 10 years. Hp's dividend has shown consistent growth over the last 10 years.

Hp's dividend payout ratio of 30.7% indicates that its dividend yield is sustainable for the long-term.

2. Netapp (NASDAQ:NTAP)


Netapp (NASDAQ:NTAP) has an annual dividend yield of 1.85%, which is the same as the computer hardware industry average of 1.62%. Netapp's dividend payout is stable, having never dropped by more than 10% in the last 10 years. Netapp's dividend has shown consistent growth over the last 10 years.

Netapp's dividend payout ratio of 44.5% indicates that its dividend yield is sustainable for the long-term.

3. Logitech International Sa (NASDAQ:LOGI)


Logitech International Sa (NASDAQ:LOGI) has an annual dividend yield of 1.39%, which is the same as the computer hardware industry average of 1.62%. Logitech International Sa's dividend payout is stable, having never dropped by more than 10% in the last 10 years. Logitech International Sa's dividend has shown consistent growth over the last 10 years.

Logitech International Sa's dividend payout ratio of 37.7% indicates that its dividend yield is sustainable for the long-term.

Why are computer hardware stocks up?

Computer hardware stocks were up 4.09% in the last day, and down -1.22% over the last week. Strong Global Entertainment was the among the top gainers in the computer hardware industry, gaining 132.46% yesterday.

Strong Global Entertainment shares are trading higher after FG Acquisition Corp. announced the proposed acquisition of Strong/MDI Screen Systems and the launch of Saltire Holdings.

What are the most undervalued computer hardware stocks?

Based on WallStreetZen's Valuation Score, the 3 most undervalued computer hardware stocks right now are:

1. Logitech International Sa (NASDAQ:LOGI)


Logitech International Sa (NASDAQ:LOGI) is the most undervalued computer hardware stock based on WallStreetZen's Valuation Score. Logitech International Sa has a valuation score of 86, which is 61 points higher than the computer hardware industry average of 25. It passed 6 out of 7 valuation due diligence checks.

Logitech International Sa's stock has gained 30.03% in the past year. It has underperformed other stocks in the computer hardware industry by -114 percentage points.

2. Key Tronic (NASDAQ:KTCC)


Key Tronic (NASDAQ:KTCC) is the second most undervalued computer hardware stock based on WallStreetZen's Valuation Score. Key Tronic has a valuation score of 71, which is 46 points higher than the computer hardware industry average of 25. It passed 5 out of 7 valuation due diligence checks.

Key Tronic's stock has dropped -23.48% in the past year. It has underperformed other stocks in the computer hardware industry by -168 percentage points.

3. Cricut (NASDAQ:CRCT)


Cricut (NASDAQ:CRCT) is the third most undervalued computer hardware stock based on WallStreetZen's Valuation Score. Cricut has a valuation score of 71, which is 46 points higher than the computer hardware industry average of 25. It passed 5 out of 7 valuation due diligence checks.

Cricut's stock has dropped -44.27% in the past year. It has underperformed other stocks in the computer hardware industry by -189 percentage points.

Are computer hardware stocks a good buy now?

54.17% of computer hardware stocks rated by analysts are a strong buy right now. On average, analysts expect computer hardware stocks to rise by 17.72% over the next year.

What is the average p/e ratio of the computer hardware industry?

The average P/E ratio of the computer hardware industry is 36.26x.
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