Goldman Sachs
May 28, 2026
HP Inc F2Q26 First Take Beat on Strong PC Pricing Despite Soft Unit Shipments
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HPQ reported F2Q26 EPS of $0.86, beating expectations due to strong pricing in the Personal Systems segment. While unit shipments were down 7%, revenue and margins benefited from a shift toward higher-value products.
Key Takeaways
- 1.HPQ delivered a significant EPS beat of $0.86 vs guidance of $0.70-$0.76, driven by strong PC pricing power.
- 2.Personal Systems revenue grew 13% YoY, as the company prioritized higher-value units to offset a 7% decline in PC unit shipments.
- 3.Full-year Non-GAAP EPS guidance was narrowed to $2.90-$3.10 from the previous $2.90-$3.20 range.
Table of Contents
- F2Q26 First Take: Beat on strong PC pricing despite soft unit shipments
- Price Target Risks and Methodology - HP Inc.
- Disclosure Appendix
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Authors
Katherine MurphyMichael Ng, CFAZorayda Montemayor
Securities
HPQ
Themes
Pricing Power in HardwarePC Demand Dynamics
Regions
North AmericaUnited States
