HP Inc's stock experienced a significant decline of 5.06% during intraday trading on Wednesday, marking a notable downturn for the technology company.

The drop comes despite recent positive developments including HP's unveiling of AI-focused PCs and workstations in collaboration with Nvidia, as well as second quarter results that exceeded expectations. The company had recently seen strong momentum with a 30-day share price return of 31.01%.

However, valuation concerns appear to be weighing on the stock. According to analysis, HP's most followed narrative points to a fair value of $19.68 per share, suggesting the stock may be 38.7% overvalued at recent price levels. Analysts note that despite strong momentum in AI PCs and premium segments, HP's medium to long-term growth remains heavily reliant on cyclical factors like the Windows 11 refresh cycle, which could lead to demand slowdowns once the refresh matures.