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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 71st ranked industry out of 145 stock market industries
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Company
DD Score
Valuation Score
Financials Score
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Performance Score
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SNDK
SANDISK CORP
72
57
71
100
60
NTAP
NETAPP INC
49
29
86
22
50
60
DELL
DELL TECHNOLOGIES INC
37
29
57
11
30
60
P
EVERPURE INC
53
0
86
56
70
WDC
WESTERN DIGITAL CORP
59
43
86
67
80
20

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What are the best computer hardware stocks to buy right now in Sep 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 40 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: B, Growth: A, Momentum: B, Sentiment: B, Safety: D, Financials: A, and AI: C.

Sandisk (NASDAQ:SNDK) has a Due Diligence Score of 72, which is 40 points higher than the computer hardware industry average of 32.

SNDK passed 24 out of 33 due diligence checks and has strong fundamentals. Sandisk has seen its stock return 2,402.01% over the past year, overperforming other computer hardware stocks by 2,127 percentage points.

Sandisk has an average 1 year price target of $2,248.21, an upside of 27.44% from Sandisk's current stock price of $1,764.17.

Sandisk stock has a consensus Strong Buy recommendation according to Wall Street analysts. Of the 15 analysts covering Sandisk, 60% have issued a Strong Buy rating, 26.67% have issued a Buy, 13.33% have issued a hold, while 0% have issued a Sell rating, and 0% have issued a Strong Sell.

2. Netapp (NASDAQ:NTAP)


Netapp (NASDAQ:NTAP) is the #2 top computer hardware stock out of 40 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 Netapp (NASDAQ:NTAP) is: Value: C, Growth: C, Momentum: A, Sentiment: C, Safety: C, Financials: A, and AI: B.

Netapp (NASDAQ:NTAP) has a Due Diligence Score of 49, which is 17 points higher than the computer hardware industry average of 32.

NTAP passed 18 out of 38 due diligence checks and has strong fundamentals. Netapp has seen its stock return 50.05% over the past year, underperforming other computer hardware stocks by -224 percentage points.

Netapp has an average 1 year price target of $190.69, an upside of 3.22% from Netapp's current stock price of $184.74.

Netapp stock has a consensus Buy recommendation according to Wall Street analysts. Of the 13 analysts covering Netapp, 23.08% have issued a Strong Buy rating, 7.69% have issued a Buy, 69.23% have issued a hold, while 0% have issued a Sell rating, and 0% have issued a Strong Sell.

3. Dell Technologies (NYSE:DELL)


Dell Technologies (NYSE:DELL) is the #3 top computer hardware stock out of 40 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 Dell Technologies (NYSE:DELL) is: Value: C, Growth: B, Momentum: A, Sentiment: A, Safety: C, Financials: C, and AI: C.

Dell Technologies (NYSE:DELL) has a Due Diligence Score of 37, which is 5 points higher than the computer hardware industry average of 32.

DELL passed 13 out of 38 due diligence checks and has average fundamentals. Dell Technologies has seen its stock return 341.3% over the past year, overperforming other computer hardware stocks by 67 percentage points.

Dell Technologies has an average 1 year price target of $574.14, an upside of 7.27% from Dell Technologies's current stock price of $535.25.

Dell Technologies stock has a consensus Strong Buy recommendation according to Wall Street analysts. Of the 21 analysts covering Dell Technologies, 57.14% have issued a Strong Buy rating, 19.05% have issued a Buy, 23.81% 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 3.7%, which is 2 percentage points higher than the computer hardware industry average of 1.57%. 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 3.68%, which is 2 percentage points higher than the computer hardware industry average of 1.57%.

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 1.61%, which is the same as the computer hardware industry average of 1.57%. 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 28.8% indicates that its dividend yield is sustainable for the long-term.

Why are computer hardware stocks down?

Computer hardware stocks were down -0.08% in the last day, and up 9.17% over the last week.

We couldn't find a catalyst for why computer hardware stocks are down.

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 11.54% in the past year. It has underperformed other stocks in the computer hardware industry by -263 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 43, which is 22 points higher than the computer hardware industry average of 21. It passed 3 out of 7 valuation due diligence checks.

Corsair Gaming's stock has gained 40.59% in the past year. It has underperformed other stocks in the computer hardware industry by -234 percentage points.

3. Sandisk (NASDAQ:SNDK)


Sandisk (NASDAQ:SNDK) 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.

Sandisk has a valuation score of 57, which is 36 points higher than the computer hardware industry average of 21. It passed 4 out of 7 valuation due diligence checks.

Sandisk's stock has gained 2,402.01% in the past year. It has overperformed other stocks in the computer hardware industry by 2,127 percentage points.

Are computer hardware stocks a good buy now?

57.69% of computer hardware stocks rated by analysts are a strong buy right now. On average, analysts expect computer hardware stocks to rise by 24.09% over the next year.

9.68% of computer hardware stocks have a Zen Rating of A (Strong Buy), 19.35% of computer hardware stocks are rated B (Buy), 45.16% are rated C (Hold), 12.9% are rated D (Sell), and 12.9% 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 37.03x.
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