PALO ALTO, Calif., August 29, 2023 – (GlobeNewswire) – HP (NYSE: HPQ)

• Third quarter GAAP diluted net earnings per share (“EPS”) of $0.76, above the previously provided outlook of $0.61 to $0.71 per share
• Third quarter non-GAAP diluted net EPS of $0.86, within the previously provided outlook of $0.81 to $0.91 per share
• Third quarter net revenue of $13.2 billion, down 9.9% from the prior-year period
• Third quarter net cash provided by operating activities of $1.0 billion, free cash flow of $0.9 billion
• Third quarter returned $0.3 billion to shareholders in the form of dividends
• Retired long-term debt of $1.1 billion

Net revenue and EPS results

HP Inc. and its subsidiaries (“HP”) announced fiscal 2023 third quarter net revenue of $13.2 billion, down 9.9% (down 7.4% in constant currency) from the prior-year period.

“We delivered a solid quarter of sequential growth, combining strong innovation with disciplined execution to gain profitable PC market share and achieve our non-GAAP EPS target,” said Enrique Lores, HP President and CEO. “While we expect another quarter of sequential growth in Q4, the external environment has not improved as quickly as anticipated and we are moderating our expectations as a result. We remain confident in our ability to drive long-term growth and value creation as we focus on the things we can control and make continued progress against our Future Ready plan.”

Third quarter GAAP diluted net EPS was $0.76, down from $1.08 in the prior-year period and above the previously provided outlook of $0.61 to $0.71. Third quarter non-GAAP diluted net EPS was $0.86, down from $1.03 in the prior-year period and within the previously provided outlook of $0.81 to $0.91. Third quarter non-GAAP net earnings and non-GAAP diluted net EPS excludes after-tax adjustments of $93 million, or $0.10 per diluted share, related to restructuring and other charges, acquisition and divestiture charges, amortization of intangible assets, debt extinguishment benefit, non-operating retirement-related credits and tax adjustments.

Asset Management

HP’s net cash provided by operating activities in the third quarter of fiscal 2023 was $1.0 billion. Accounts receivable ended the quarter at $4.4 billion, up 1 day quarter over quarter to 30 days. Inventory ended the quarter at $7.2 billion, down 3 days quarter over quarter to 62 days. Accounts payable ended the quarter at $14.1 billion, up 3 days quarter over quarter to 123 days.

HP generated $0.9 billion of free cash flow in the third quarter. Free cash flow includes net cash provided by operating activities of $1.0 billion adjusted for net investments in leases of $31 million and net investments in property, plant and equipment of $137 million.

HP’s dividend payment of $0.2625 per share in the third quarter resulted in cash usage of $0.3 billion. HP exited the quarter with $1.7 billion in gross cash, which includes cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash of $1.7 billion, and short-term investments of $3 million included in other current assets. Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash includes $45 million of restricted cash related to amounts collected and held on behalf of a third party for trade receivables previously sold.

Fiscal 2023 Third quarter segment results

• Personal Systems net revenue was $8.9 billion, down 11% year over year (down 8% in constant currency) with a 6.6% operating margin. Consumer PS net revenue was down 12% and Commercial PS net revenue was down 11%. Total units were up 3% with Consumer PS units up 8% and Commercial PS units flat.
• Printing net revenue was $4.3 billion, down 7% year over year (down 5% in constant currency) with an 18.6% operating margin. Consumer Printing net revenue was down 28% and Commercial Printing net revenue was down 6%. Supplies net revenue was down 2% (flat in constant currency). Total hardware units were down 19% overall, with Consumer Printing units down 20% and Commercial Printing units down 8%.

Outlook

For the fiscal 2023 fourth quarter, HP estimates GAAP diluted net EPS to be in the range of $0.65 to $0.77 and non-GAAP diluted net EPS to be in the range of $0.85 to $0.97. Fiscal 2023 fourth quarter non-GAAP diluted net EPS estimates exclude $0.20 per diluted share, primarily related to restructuring and other charges, acquisition and divestiture charges, amortization of intangible assets, non-operating retirement-related credits, tax adjustments and the related tax impact on these items.

For fiscal 2023, HP estimates GAAP diluted net EPS to be in the range of $2.95 to $3.07and non-GAAP diluted net EPS to be in the range of $3.23 to $3.35. Fiscal 2023 non-GAAP diluted net EPS estimates exclude $0.28 per diluted share, primarily related to restructuring and other charges, acquisition and divestiture charges, amortization of intangible assets, debt extinguishment benefit, non-operating retirement-related credits, tax adjustments and the related tax impact on these items. For fiscal 2023, HP anticipates generating free cash flow of approximately $3.0 billion.

More information on HP’s earnings, including additional financial analysis and an earnings overview presentation, is available on HP’s Investor Relations website at investor.hp.com.

HP’s FY23 Q3 earnings conference call is accessible via audio webcast at www.hp.com/investor/2023Q3Webcast.

About HP Inc.

HP Inc. (NYSE: HPQ) is a global technology leader and creator of solutions that enable people to bring their ideas to life and connect to the things that matter most. Operating in more than 170 countries, HP delivers a wide range of innovative and sustainable devices, services and subscriptions for personal computing, printing, 3D printing, hybrid work, gaming, and more. For more information, please visit http://www.hp.com.

Use of non-GAAP financial information

To supplement HP’s consolidated condensed financial statements presented on a generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) basis, HP provides net revenue on a constant currency basis, non-GAAP total operating expense, non-GAAP operating profit, non-GAAP operating margin, non-GAAP tax rate, non-GAAP net earnings, non-GAAP diluted net EPS, free cash flow, gross cash and net cash (debt) financial measures. HP also provides forecasts of non-GAAP diluted net EPS and free cash flow. Reconciliations of these non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures are included in the tables below or elsewhere in the materials accompanying this news release. In addition, an explanation of the ways in which HP’s management uses these non-GAAP measures to evaluate its business, the substance behind HP’s decision to use these non-GAAP measures, the material limitations associated with the use of these non-GAAP measures, the manner in which HP’s management compensates for those limitations, and the substantive reasons why HP’s management believes that these non-GAAP measures provide useful information to investors is included under “Use of non-GAAP financial measures” after the tables below. This additional non-GAAP financial information is not meant to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for net revenue, operating expense, operating profit, operating margin, tax rate, net earnings, diluted net EPS, cash provided by (used in) operating activities or cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash prepared in accordance with GAAP. 

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Risks, uncertainties and assumptions that could affect our business and results of operations include factors relating  to the impact of macroeconomic and geopolitical trends, changes and events, including the Russian invasion of Ukraine and tension across the Taiwan Strait and the regional and global ramifications of these events; recent volatility in global capital markets, increases in benchmark interest rates, the effects of inflation and instability of financial institutions; risks associated with HP’s international operations; the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic; the execution and performance of contracts by HP and its suppliers, customers, clients and partners, including logistical challenges with respect to such execution and performance; changes in estimates and assumptions HP makes in connection with the preparation of its financial statements; the need to manage (and reliance on) third-party suppliers, including with respect to component shortages, and the need to manage HP’s global, multi-tier distribution network, limit potential misuse of pricing programs by HP’s channel partners, adapt to new or changing marketplaces and effectively deliver HP’s services; HP’s ability to execute on its strategic plans, including the previously announced initiatives, business model changes and transformation; execution of planned structural cost reductions and productivity initiatives; HP’s ability to complete any contemplated share repurchases, other capital return programs or other strategic transactions; the competitive pressures faced by HP’s businesses; risks associated with executing HP’s strategy and business model changes and transformation; successfully innovating, developing and executing HP’s go-to-market strategy, including online, omnichannel and contractual sales, in an evolving distribution, reseller and customer landscape; the development and transition of new products and services and the enhancement of existing products and services to meet evolving customer needs and respond to emerging technological trends; successfully competing and maintaining the value proposition of HP’s products, including supplies; challenges to HP’s ability to accurately forecast inventories, demand and pricing, which may be due to HP’s multi-tiered channel, sales of HP’s products to unauthorized resellers or unauthorized resale of HP’s products or our uneven sales cycle; integration and other risks associated with business combination and investment transactions; the results of our restructuring plans (including the fiscal 2023 plan), including estimates and assumptions related to the cost (including any possible disruption of HP’s business) and the anticipated benefits of our restructuring plans; the protection of HP’s intellectual property assets, including intellectual property licensed from third parties; the hiring and retention of key employees; disruptions in operations from system security risks, data protection breaches, cyberattacks, extreme weather conditions or other effects of climate change, medical epidemics or pandemics such as the COVID-19 pandemic, and other natural or manmade disasters or catastrophic events; the impact of changes to federal, state, local and foreign laws and regulations, including environmental regulations and tax laws; our aspirations related to environmental, social and governance matters; potential impacts, liabilities and costs from pending or potential investigations, claims and disputes; the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting and other risks that are described in HP’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2022 and HP’s other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

As in prior periods, the financial information set forth in this document, including any tax-related items, reflects estimates based on information available at this time. While HP believes these estimates to be reasonable, these amounts could differ materially from reported amounts in HP’s Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended July 31, 2023, Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ending October 31, 2023, and HP’s other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The forward-looking statements in this document are made as of the date of this document and HP assumes no obligation and does not intend to update these forward-looking statements.

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