HP(US:HPQ) Xi Niu Cai Jing·2025-06-06 08:55Group 1 - HP has lowered its revenue forecast for the year due to rising tariff costs and a slowdown in hardware demand during a recent fiscal quarter [2] - In the second fiscal quarter ending April 30, HP reported revenue of $13.2 billion, a year-on-year increase of 3.1%, but earnings per share were 71 cents, below the market expectation of 81 cents [2] - To alleviate cost pressures, HP plans to raise prices on certain products and accelerate the relocation of production capacity, aiming to move nearly all products for the North American market out of China by the end of June [2] Group 2 - HP has been planning for capacity relocation, with reports from August 2024 indicating intentions to move over 50% of PC production out of China and establish a "backup" design center in Singapore [3] - HP has set an internal goal to ultimately produce 70% of its laptops outside of China, with at least five suppliers already building new manufacturing plants or warehouses in Thailand [3] - The Chief Supply Chain Officer of HP stated that the company will continue to invest in existing long-term operational factories while also relocating some production to create flexibility and reduce customer risk [3]