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Core Viewpoint - HP has announced a comprehensive AI transformation plan alongside a lackluster earnings report, indicating a shift towards AI to enhance business operations while planning to lay off thousands of employees [1][2]. Financial Performance - For the fourth fiscal quarter ending October 31, HP's revenue grew by 4.2% year-over-year to $14.6 billion, slightly below analyst expectations of $14.8 billion [2]. - Adjusted earnings per share decreased by 3% to $0.93, aligning with expectations [2]. - The personal systems business, which includes HP's PC segment, saw an 8% revenue increase to $10.4 billion, driven by an upgrade cycle following the end of Windows 10's lifecycle [2]. Business Segments - The printing segment continued to decline, with revenue dropping by 4% to $4.3 billion, alongside a 12% decrease in hardware sales [3]. - Analysts predict a challenging environment for HP as it moves away from the favorable PC cycle, with expected PC shipment growth of 6.6% in 2025 but a decline of 2.2% in 2026 due to the waning Windows 10 upgrade cycle [3]. AI Transformation Plan - HP plans to invest heavily in AI to accelerate product development, improve customer satisfaction, and enhance internal efficiency, transitioning from pilot projects to concrete initiatives across multiple areas [1]. - The company anticipates laying off 4,000 to 6,000 employees by fiscal year 2028 and aims to achieve annual savings of $1 billion [1]. Market Challenges - Rising costs of DRAM and NAND chips are expected to impact HP's profitability, with estimates suggesting a loss of 120 basis points in gross margin and 103 basis points in operating margin due to memory chip price increases [3]. - HP is aware of the significant impact of rising storage chip prices, expecting more pronounced effects in the second half of fiscal year 2026, and plans to mitigate this through inventory management and pricing adjustments [4]. Industry Context - Dell has also acknowledged the challenges posed by rising server costs and anticipates AI server revenue to reach $25 billion in fiscal year 2026, up from a previous estimate of $20 billion [4]. - Analysts suggest that companies like Dell may leverage the current market conditions to adjust pricing strategies in response to higher demand than supply [4].