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HP shares tumble 15% as U.S. tariffs erode Q2 profits and trim annual outlook

HP plans to shift almost all North American manufacturing outside China by June to completely offset tariff costs by Q4

A screen displays the logo for HP Inc. at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York, U.S., November 18, 2019. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid/File Photo
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Overview

  • HP reported $13.22 billion in Q2 revenue, beating analyst estimates, while adjusted EPS of $0.71 fell short of the $0.80 consensus
  • The stock plunged about 15% in extended trading after the company missed on earnings and cut full-year guidance
  • Full-year adjusted EPS guidance was lowered to $3.00–3.30 per share from a prior $3.45–3.75 range due to higher trade costs
  • Tariff-related expenses have hit the Personal Systems segment hardest, compressing profit margins
  • HP is expanding production in Vietnam, Thailand, India, Mexico and the U.S. and expects to neutralize tariff costs by fiscal Q4 2025