Overview
- The reductions will be phased through the end of fiscal 2028 and could exceed 10% of HP’s roughly 58,000-person workforce.
- HP plans to reallocate resources toward AI and automation across product development, internal operations, and customer service.
- Fourth-quarter revenue came in at $14.64 billion above expectations, but softer profit guidance pressured the stock, which fell more than 5% in extended trading.
- CEO Enrique Lores said HP will raise PC prices and work with new suppliers to counter higher AI-related component costs.
- This is the second workforce cut announced in 2025 after an earlier plan to eliminate 1,000–2,000 roles, reflecting a wider tech retrenchment tracked by layoffs.fyi.