HP Inc. Reports Fiscal 2025 First Quarter Results

Core Insights - HP Inc. reported a fiscal 2025 first quarter net revenue of $13.5 billion, representing a year-over-year increase of 2.4% (3.3% in constant currency) [4][7] - The company's GAAP diluted net earnings per share (EPS) was $0.59, down from $0.62 in the prior-year period, while non-GAAP diluted EPS was $0.74, down from $0.81 [5][7] - HP's operating margin decreased, with GAAP operating margin at 6.3% and non-GAAP operating margin at 7.3%, both lower than the previous year [7][39] Financial Performance - First quarter GAAP net earnings were $0.6 billion, unchanged from the prior year, while non-GAAP net earnings were $0.7 billion, down 13% [2][5] - The company generated $0.4 billion in net cash from operating activities, a significant increase of 209% year-over-year, and free cash flow was $0.1 billion, up 180% [2][8] - HP returned $0.4 billion to shareholders through share repurchases and dividends during the quarter [7] Segment Results - Personal Systems segment net revenue was $9.2 billion, up 5% year-over-year, with commercial PS revenue increasing by 10% while consumer PS revenue decreased by 7% [17] - Printing segment net revenue was $4.3 billion, down 2% year-over-year, with commercial printing revenue declining by 7% [17] - Total segment net revenue decreased by 4% quarter-over-quarter but increased by 2% year-over-year [36] Outlook - For the fiscal 2025 second quarter, HP estimates GAAP diluted EPS to be in the range of $0.62 to $0.72 and non-GAAP diluted EPS to be in the range of $0.75 to $0.85 [11] - For the full fiscal year 2025, HP anticipates GAAP diluted EPS between $2.86 and $3.16 and non-GAAP diluted EPS between $3.45 and $3.75 [12] - The company expects to generate free cash flow in the range of $3.2 to $3.6 billion for the fiscal year [12] Strategic Initiatives - HP is raising its Future Ready savings target from $1.6 billion to $1.9 billion by the end of fiscal year 2025 [5][7] - The company is focusing on building a globally diverse supply chain, with an expectation that over 90% of products sold in North America will be built outside of China by the end of fiscal year 2025 [13]