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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 +28.50% 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 C and is the 75th 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
76
71
71
100
60
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WDC
WESTERN DIGITAL CORP
57
43
86
67
70
20
STX
SEAGATE TECHNOLOGY HOLDINGS PLC
67
29
86
100
60
60
NTAP
NETAPP INC
49
29
86
22
50
60
DELL
DELL TECHNOLOGIES INC
37
29
57
11
30
60

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What are the best computer hardware stocks to buy right now in Oct 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 43 with a Zen Rating of A. Stocks with a rating of A have had an average return of +28.5% per year. Learn more.

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

Sandisk (NASDAQ:SNDK) has a Due Diligence Score of 76, which is 44 points higher than the computer hardware industry average of 32.

SNDK passed 25 out of 33 due diligence checks and has strong fundamentals. Sandisk has seen its stock return 641.11% over the past year, overperforming other computer hardware stocks by 505 percentage points.

Sandisk has an average 1 year price target of $2,270.00, an upside of 83.36% from Sandisk's current stock price of $1,238.03.

Sandisk stock has a consensus Strong Buy recommendation according to Wall Street analysts. Of the 16 analysts covering Sandisk, 62.5% have issued a Strong Buy rating, 25% have issued a Buy, 12.5% have issued a hold, while 0% have issued a Sell rating, and 0% have issued a Strong Sell.

2. Western Digital (NASDAQ:WDC)


Western Digital (NASDAQ:WDC) is the #2 top computer hardware stock out of 43 with a Zen Rating of A. Stocks with a rating of A have had an average return of +28.5% per year. Learn more.

The Component Grade breakdown for Western Digital (NASDAQ:WDC) is: Value: B, Growth: B, Momentum: C, Sentiment: B, Safety: C, Financials: A, and AI: C.

Western Digital (NASDAQ:WDC) has a Due Diligence Score of 57, which is 25 points higher than the computer hardware industry average of 32.

WDC passed 23 out of 38 due diligence checks and has strong fundamentals. Western Digital has seen its stock return 173.36% over the past year, overperforming other computer hardware stocks by 38 percentage points.

Western Digital has an average 1 year price target of $598.63, an upside of 74.19% from Western Digital's current stock price of $343.67.

Western Digital stock has a consensus Strong Buy recommendation according to Wall Street analysts. Of the 16 analysts covering Western Digital, 68.75% have issued a Strong Buy rating, 18.75% have issued a Buy, 12.5% have issued a hold, while 0% have issued a Sell rating, and 0% have issued a Strong Sell.

3. Seagate Technology Holdings (NASDAQ:STX)


Seagate Technology Holdings (NASDAQ:STX) is the #3 top computer hardware stock out of 43 with a Zen Rating of A. Stocks with a rating of A have had an average return of +28.5% per year. Learn more.

The Component Grade breakdown for Seagate Technology Holdings (NASDAQ:STX) is: Value: C, Growth: B, Momentum: B, Sentiment: B, Safety: C, Financials: A, and AI: C.

Seagate Technology Holdings (NASDAQ:STX) has a Due Diligence Score of 67, which is 35 points higher than the computer hardware industry average of 32.

STX passed 26 out of 38 due diligence checks and has strong fundamentals. Seagate Technology Holdings has seen its stock return 178.47% over the past year, overperforming other computer hardware stocks by 43 percentage points.

Seagate Technology Holdings has an average 1 year price target of $1,074.41, an upside of 70.41% from Seagate Technology Holdings's current stock price of $630.49.

Seagate Technology Holdings stock has a consensus Strong Buy recommendation according to Wall Street analysts. Of the 17 analysts covering Seagate Technology Holdings, 70.59% have issued a Strong Buy rating, 17.65% have issued a Buy, 11.76% 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 3.57%, which is 2 percentage points higher than the computer hardware industry average of 1.63%. 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 45% indicates that its dividend yield is sustainable for the long-term.

2. Cricut (NASDAQ:CRCT)


Cricut (NASDAQ:CRCT) has an annual dividend yield of 3.2%, which is 2 percentage points higher than the computer hardware industry average of 1.63%.

Cricut's dividend payout ratio of 46.5% 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 2.51%, which is 1 percentage points higher than the computer hardware industry average of 1.63%. Logitech International Sa's dividend payout is not stable, having dropped more than 10% one times 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 28.8% indicates that its dividend yield is sustainable for the long-term.

Why are computer hardware stocks down?

Computer hardware stocks were down -1.09% in the last day, and down -1.06% over the last week. Western Digital was the among the top losers in the computer hardware industry, dropping -2.97% yesterday.

Western Digital shares are trading lower after the company reported Q1 financial results. Multiple firms lowered their respective price targets on the stock.

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 29, which is 8 points higher than the computer hardware industry average of 21. It passed 2 out of 7 valuation due diligence checks.

Hp's stock has gained 20.88% in the past year. It has underperformed other stocks in the computer hardware industry by -115 percentage points.

2. Sandisk (NASDAQ:SNDK)


Sandisk (NASDAQ:SNDK) is the second 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.

Sandisk has a valuation score of 71, which is 50 points higher than the computer hardware industry average of 21. It passed 5 out of 7 valuation due diligence checks.

Sandisk's stock has gained 641.11% in the past year. It has overperformed other stocks in the computer hardware industry by 505 percentage points.

3. Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ:SMCI)


Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ:SMCI) 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.

Super Micro Computer has a valuation score of 71, which is 50 points higher than the computer hardware industry average of 21. It passed 5 out of 7 valuation due diligence checks.

Super Micro Computer's stock has dropped -31.26% in the past year. It has underperformed other stocks in the computer hardware industry by -167 percentage points.

Are computer hardware stocks a good buy now?

62.96% of computer hardware stocks rated by analysts are a strong buy right now. On average, analysts expect computer hardware stocks to rise by 60.71% over the next year.

16.67% of computer hardware stocks have a Zen Rating of A (Strong Buy), 13.33% of computer hardware stocks are rated B (Buy), 33.33% are rated C (Hold), 23.33% are rated D (Sell), and 13.33% 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 33.55x.
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