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Best Computer Hardware Stocks to Buy Now (2026)
Top computer hardware stocks in 2026 ranked by overall Zen Rating. "A" Rated stocks have returned an average of +32.52% per year, and are the best computer hardware stocks to buy now. Learn More.

Industry: Computer Hardware
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Computer Hardware is Zen Rated D and is the 103rd ranked industry out of 145 stock market industries
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Company
DD Score
Valuation Score
Financials Score
Forecast Score
Performance Score
Dividends Score
SNDK
SANDISK CORP
29
14
57
33
10
PSTG
PURE STORAGE INC
34
0
71
56
10
CRSR
CORSAIR GAMING INC
26
14
71
0
20
CRCT
CRICUT INC
37
43
71
0
30
40
DELL
DELL TECHNOLOGIES INC
40
43
57
11
50
40

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What are the best computer hardware stocks to buy right now in Jan 2026?

According to Zen Ratings, our proprietary rating system that evaluates 115 factors proven to drive growth in stocks and assigns each stock in our system an overall letter grade as well as 7 individual Component Grades for Value, Growth, Momentum, Sentiment, Safety, Financials, and proprietary AI algorithms, the 3 best computer hardware stocks to buy right now are:

1. Sandisk (NASDAQ:SNDK)


Sandisk (NASDAQ:SNDK) is the #1 top computer hardware stock out of 35 with a Zen Rating of B. Stocks with a rating of B have had an average return of +19.88% per year. Learn more.

The Component Grade breakdown for Sandisk (NASDAQ:SNDK) is: Value: C, Growth: B, Momentum: B, Sentiment: B, Safety: C, Financials: C, and AI: C.

Sandisk (NASDAQ:SNDK) has a Due Diligence Score of 29, which is equal to the computer hardware industry average of 29.

SNDK passed 9 out of 33 due diligence checks and has average fundamentals.

Sandisk has an average 1 year price target of $329.33, a downside of -20.38% from Sandisk's current stock price of $413.62.

Sandisk stock has a consensus Strong Buy recommendation according to Wall Street analysts. Of the 15 analysts covering Sandisk, 53.33% have issued a Strong Buy rating, 20% have issued a Buy, 26.67% have issued a hold, while 0% have issued a Sell rating, and 0% have issued a Strong Sell.

2. Pure Storage (NYSE:PSTG)


Pure Storage (NYSE:PSTG) is the #2 top computer hardware stock out of 35 with a Zen Rating of B. Stocks with a rating of B have had an average return of +19.88% per year. Learn more.

The Component Grade breakdown for Pure Storage (NYSE:PSTG) is: Value: C, Growth: B, Momentum: C, Sentiment: C, Safety: C, Financials: B, and AI: C.

Pure Storage (NYSE:PSTG) has a Due Diligence Score of 34, which is 5 points higher than the computer hardware industry average of 29.

PSTG passed 11 out of 33 due diligence checks and has average fundamentals. Pure Storage has seen its stock return 11.43% over the past year, underperforming other computer hardware stocks by -22 percentage points.

Pure Storage has an average 1 year price target of $94.28, an upside of 29.33% from Pure Storage's current stock price of $72.90.

Pure Storage stock has a consensus Buy recommendation according to Wall Street analysts. Of the 18 analysts covering Pure Storage, 38.89% have issued a Strong Buy rating, 27.78% have issued a Buy, 27.78% have issued a hold, while 0% have issued a Sell rating, and 5.56% have issued a Strong Sell.

3. Corsair Gaming (NASDAQ:CRSR)


Corsair Gaming (NASDAQ:CRSR) is the #3 top computer hardware stock out of 35 with a Zen Rating of C. Stocks with a rating of C have had an average return of +7.53% per year. Learn more.

The Component Grade breakdown for Corsair Gaming (NASDAQ:CRSR) is: Value: B, Growth: A, Momentum: D, Sentiment: C, Safety: C, Financials: C, and AI: C.

Corsair Gaming (NASDAQ:CRSR) has a Due Diligence Score of 26, which is -3 points lower than the computer hardware industry average of 29.

CRSR passed 8 out of 33 due diligence checks and has average fundamentals. Corsair Gaming has seen its stock lose -28.48% over the past year, underperforming other computer hardware stocks by -62 percentage points.

Corsair Gaming has an average 1 year price target of $9.00, an upside of 57.89% from Corsair Gaming's current stock price of $5.70.

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

What are the computer hardware stocks with highest dividends?

Out of 7 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 5.73%, which is 3 percentage points higher than the computer hardware industry average of 2.33%. Hp's dividend payout is stable, having never dropped by more than 10% in the last 10 years. Hp's dividend has shown consistent growth over the last 10 years.

Hp's dividend payout ratio of 43.3% indicates that its high dividend yield is sustainable for the long-term.

2. Cricut (NASDAQ:CRCT)


Cricut (NASDAQ:CRCT) has an annual dividend yield of 4.64%, which is 2 percentage points higher than the computer hardware industry average of 2.33%.

Cricut's dividend payout ratio of 250% indicates that its high dividend yield might not be sustainable for the long-term.

3. Netapp (NASDAQ:NTAP)


Netapp (NASDAQ:NTAP) has an annual dividend yield of 2%, which is the same as the computer hardware industry average of 2.33%. 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 35.6% indicates that its dividend yield is sustainable for the long-term.

Why are computer hardware stocks up?

Computer hardware stocks were up 0.87% in the last day, and up 6.27% over the last week. Velo3d was the among the top gainers in the computer hardware industry, gaining 23.12% yesterday.

Velo3D shares are trading higher after the company announced a Cooperative Research & Development Agreement with the U.S. Army DEVCOM Ground Vehicle Systems Center for 3D printing solutions.

What are the most undervalued computer hardware stocks?

Based on the Valuation rating, one of the 7 components of a stocks overall Zen Ratings grade, which evaluates factors including estimated earnings yield, earnings before interest and taxes/enterprise value, cash flow yield, free cash flow to price, and price-to-earnings growth (PEG ratio), the 3 most undervalued computer hardware stocks right now are:

1. Hp (NYSE:HPQ)


Hp (NYSE:HPQ) is the most undervalued computer hardware stock based on its Valuation Rating of A. Valuation is one of 7 Component Grades used to calculate the overall Zen Rating.

Hp has a valuation score of 57, which is 35 points higher than the computer hardware industry average of 22. It passed 4 out of 7 valuation due diligence checks.

Hp's stock has dropped -37.03% in the past year. It has underperformed other stocks in the computer hardware industry by -71 percentage points.

2. Corsair Gaming (NASDAQ:CRSR)


Corsair Gaming (NASDAQ:CRSR) is the second most undervalued computer hardware stock based on its Valuation Rating of B. Valuation is one of 7 Component Grades used to calculate the overall Zen Rating.

Corsair Gaming has a valuation score of 14, which is -8 points higher than the computer hardware industry average of 22. It passed 1 out of 7 valuation due diligence checks. Although this number is below the industry average, our proven quant model rates CRSR a Valuation Rating of "B".

Corsair Gaming's stock has dropped -28.48% in the past year. It has underperformed other stocks in the computer hardware industry by -62 percentage points.

3. Dell Technologies (NYSE:DELL)


Dell Technologies (NYSE:DELL) is the third most undervalued computer hardware stock based on its Valuation Rating of B. Valuation is one of 7 Component Grades used to calculate the overall Zen Rating.

Dell Technologies has a valuation score of 43, which is 21 points higher than the computer hardware industry average of 22. It passed 3 out of 7 valuation due diligence checks.

Dell Technologies's stock has gained 9.46% in the past year. It has underperformed other stocks in the computer hardware industry by -24 percentage points.

Are computer hardware stocks a good buy now?

56% of computer hardware stocks rated by analysts are a strong buy right now. On average, analysts expect computer hardware stocks to rise by 3.85% over the next year.

0% of computer hardware stocks have a Zen Rating of A (Strong Buy), 7.69% of computer hardware stocks are rated B (Buy), 61.54% are rated C (Hold), 23.08% are rated D (Sell), and 7.69% are rated F (Strong Sell).

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

The average P/E ratio of the computer hardware industry is 32.79x.
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