HP reports third-quarter net revenue up 2%, but print revenue was down 3%

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HP Inc. and its subsidiaries announced fiscal 2024 third-quarter net revenue of $13.5 billion, up 2% (up 3% in constant currency) from the prior-year period.

“We are pleased with our return to revenue growth and proud of the innovations delivered in the quarter, including the launch of our next-generation AI PC lineup” said Enrique Lores, President and CEO, HP Inc. “We remain focused on our strategic plan and will prioritize opportunities that drive long-term profitable growth, while taking decisive action to navigate a dynamic environment.”

Third-quarter GAAP diluted net EPS was $0.65, down from $0.76 in the prior-year period and within the previously provided outlook of $0.63 to $0.77. Third quarter non-GAAP diluted net EPS was $0.83, down from $0.86 in the prior-year period and within the previously provided outlook of $0.78 to $0.92. Third quarter non-GAAP net earnings and non-GAAP diluted net EPS excludes after-tax adjustments of $179 million, or $0.18 per diluted share, related to restructuring and other charges, acquisition and divestiture charges, amortization of intangible assets, non-operating retirement-related credits and tax adjustments.

Fiscal 2024 third quarter segment results

  • Personal Systems net revenue was $9.4 billion, up 5% year over year (up 5% in constant currency) with a 6.4% operating margin. Consumer PS net revenue was down 1% and Commercial PS net revenue was up 8%. Total units were up 1% with Consumer PS units down 6% and Commercial PS units up 6%.
  • Printing net revenue was $4.1 billion, down 3% year over year (down 2% in constant currency) with a 17.3% operating margin. Consumer Printing net revenue was up 2% and Commercial Printing net revenue was down 5%. Supplies net revenue was down 2% (down 1% in constant currency). Total hardware units were down 2%, with Consumer Printing units flat and Commercial Printing units down 4%.
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“We are pleased with our return to revenue growth and proud of the innovations delivered in the quarter, including the launch of our next-generation AI PC lineup” said Enrique Lores, President and CEO, HP Inc. “We remain focused on our strategic plan and will prioritize opportunities that drive long-term profitable growth, while taking decisive action to navigate a dynamic environment.”

Third quarter GAAP diluted net EPS was $0.65, down from $0.76 in the prior-year period and within the previously provided outlook of $0.63 to $0.77. Third quarter non-GAAP diluted net EPS was $0.83, down from $0.86 in the prior-year period and within the previously provided outlook of $0.78 to $0.92. Third quarter non-GAAP net earnings and non-GAAP diluted net EPS excludes after-tax adjustments of $179 million, or $0.18 per diluted share, related to restructuring and other charges, acquisition and divestiture charges, amortization of intangible assets, non-operating retirement-related credits and tax adjustments.

Fiscal 2024 third quarter segment results

  • Personal Systems net revenue was $9.4 billion, up 5% year over year (up 5% in constant currency) with a 6.4% operating margin. Consumer PS net revenue was down 1% and Commercial PS net revenue was up 8%. Total units were up 1% with Consumer PS units down 6% and Commercial PS units up 6%.
  • Printing net revenue was $4.1 billion, down 3% year over year (down 2% in constant currency) with a 17.3% operating margin. Consumer Printing net revenue was up 2% and Commercial Printing net revenue was down 5%. Supplies net revenue was down 2% (down 1% in constant currency). Total hardware units were down 2%, with Consumer Printing units flat and Commercial Printing units down 4%.

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Gary Pageau is principal of InfoCircle LLC, continuing his marketing communications career. InfoCircle LLC is a marketing and communications consulting firm, specializing in business-to-business markets. For nearly 25 years, he was with PMA International, serving most recently as Publisher, Content Development and Strategic Initiatives. His primary responsibilities included overseeing the Association’s editorial department, marketing research unit, education and corporate relations department.