Hewlett Packard Enterprise Sees Stock Surge on Strong AI Server Demand
Company forecasts higher third-quarter revenue and raises full-year guidance as AI server orders boost earnings.
- Shares rose over 14% in premarket trading following upbeat earnings and revenue forecasts.
- AI server revenue more than doubled to $900 million, driving overall server revenue growth of 18%.
- Order backlog for AI servers remains strong, with new orders significantly higher than previous quarters.
- Company projects third-quarter revenue between $7.4 billion and $7.8 billion, surpassing analysts' estimates.
- Full-year adjusted earnings guidance raised to $1.85-$1.95 per share from previous $1.82-$1.92 range.