用AI提升生产力,美国PC巨头裁员6000人
Guan Cha Zhe Wang·2025-11-26 09:12

Group 1 - HP plans to lay off 4,000 to 6,000 employees globally by the end of fiscal year 2028, representing up to 10% of its workforce [1] - The layoffs are part of a restructuring plan aimed at streamlining operations and adopting artificial intelligence, expected to save at least $1 billion annually [1] - The restructuring will incur approximately $650 million in costs, with about $250 million allocated for the fiscal year starting November 1, 2026 [1] Group 2 - For Q4 ending October 31, HP reported revenue of $14.6 billion, a 4% year-over-year increase, slightly above analyst expectations [2] - Net profit for the same quarter was $795 million, or $0.84 per share, up from $763 million, or $0.80 per share, in the previous year [2] - The personal systems segment, which includes desktops and laptops, generated $10.35 billion in revenue, an 8% increase, while the printing segment saw a 4% decline to $4.27 billion [2] Group 3 - HP's PC business growth is attributed to strong consumer demand for upgrades following the end of Windows 10 support, with projected PC shipment growth of 6.6% in 2025, but a decline of 2.2% in 2026 [2] - According to Omdia, global shipments of desktops, laptops, and workstations are expected to grow by 6.8% year-over-year in Q3 2025, reaching 72 million units [2] - Lenovo led the market with a 17% year-over-year increase in shipments, followed by HP with an 11% increase [3][4] Group 4 - HP's adjusted earnings per share for the current fiscal year are expected to be between $2.90 and $3.20, below the analyst average estimate of $3.32 [4] - For the first fiscal quarter ending in January, HP anticipates adjusted earnings per share of $0.73 to $0.81, also below analyst expectations [4] - Rising costs of computer storage chips are identified as a key factor affecting HP's performance guidance, potentially impacting profit margins [5]