HP Inc. Reports Mixed Fiscal Q2 Results Amidst Market Challenges

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HP Inc. (NYSE:HPQ), a major player in the personal computing and printing sectors, reported a revenue of $13.22 billion for the quarter ending April 2025. This figure represents a modest year-over-year increase of 3.3% from $12.8 billion.

The growth, the revenue fell short of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $13.42 billion by 1.51%. The earnings per share (EPS) for the same period stood at $0.71, which also did not meet the expectations set by analysts. The consensus EPS estimate was $0.80, making the actual figures a negative surprise of -11.25%.

This marks a decrease from the previous year’s EPS of $0.82, indicating a downturn in profitability amidst ongoing economic pressures. The Personal Systems segment, which includes commercial and consumer personal computers, showed a revenue of $9.02 billion, up 7.1% year over year.

However, this too was below the anticipated $9.19 billion. Notably, the Commercial Personal Systems sub-segment performed relatively well, with an 8.7% increase in revenue, reaching $6.79 billion. On the other hand, the Printing segment experienced a decline, with total revenue dropping by 4.3% to $4.18 billion. This includes a 4.9% decrease in Supplies revenue and a 3.2% decrease in Commercial Printing revenue.

For the fiscal third quarter of 2025, HP anticipates an EPS ranging from $0.68 to $0.80. The full-year EPS forecast has been adjusted to range between $3.00 and $3.30, revised downward from earlier projections. This adjustment takes into account the ongoing global economic uncertainties and the competitive pressures in both the PC and printing markets.

While the Personal Systems segment shows robust growth potential, the Printing division’s struggles highlight the need for continued innovation and market adaptation. As HP moves forward, its ability to execute strategic initiatives while managing external pressures will be crucial in determining its trajectory in the competitive tech landscape. The coming months will be critical for HP as it strives to meet its revised financial targets and strengthen its market position.

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