Net revenue and EPS results
HP Inc. and its subsidiaries (“HP”) announced fiscal 2024 third quarter net revenue of $13.5 billion, up 2% (up 3% in constant currency) from the prior-year period.

“We are pleased with our return to revenue growth and proud of the innovations delivered in the quarter, including the launch of our next-generation AI PC lineup” said Enrique Lores, President and CEO, HP Inc. “We remain focused on our strategic plan and will prioritize opportunities that drive long-term profitable growth, while taking decisive action to navigate a dynamic environment.”

Third quarter GAAP diluted net EPS was $0.65, down from $0.76 in the prior-year period and within the previously provided outlook of $0.63 to $0.77. Third quarter non-GAAP diluted net EPS was $0.83, down from $0.86 in the prior-year period and within the previously provided outlook of $0.78 to $0.92. Third quarter non-GAAP net earnings and non-GAAP diluted net EPS excludes after-tax adjustments of $179 million, or $0.18 per diluted share, related to restructuring and other charges, acquisition and divestiture charges, amortization of intangible assets, non-operating retirement-related credits and tax adjustments.

Asset management
HP's net cash provided by operating activities in the third quarter of fiscal 2024 was $1.4 billion. Accounts receivable ended the quarter at $4.7 billion, flat quarter over quarter at 31 days. Inventory ended the quarter at $7.8 billion, down 3 days quarter over quarter to 67 days. Accounts payable ended the quarter at $15.4 billion, down 1 day quarter over quarter to 131 days.

HP generated $1.3 billion of free cash flow in the third quarter. Free cash flow includes net cash provided by operating activities of $1.4 billion adjusted for net investments in leases from integrated financing of $42 million and net investments in property, plant and equipment of $162 million.

HP’s dividend payment of $0.2756 per share in the third quarter resulted in cash usage of $0.3 billion. HP also utilized $0.6 billion of cash during the quarter to repurchase approximately 17.1 million shares of common stock in the open market. HP exited the quarter with $2.9 billion in gross cash, which includes cash and cash equivalents of $2.8 billion, restricted cash of $93 million, and short-term investments of $3 million included in other current assets. Restricted cash relates to amounts collected and held on behalf of a third party for trade receivables previously sold.

Fiscal 2024 third quarter segment results

• Personal Systems net revenue was $9.4 billion, up 5% year over year (up 5% in constant currency) with a 6.4% operating margin. Consumer PS net revenue was down 1% and Commercial PS net revenue was up 8%. Total units were up 1% with Consumer PS units down 6% and Commercial PS units up 6%.
• Printing net revenue was $4.1 billion, down 3% year over year (down 2% in constant currency) with a 17.3% operating margin. Consumer Printing net revenue was up 2% and Commercial Printing net revenue was down 5%. Supplies net revenue was down 2% (down 1% in constant currency). Total hardware units were down 2%, with Consumer Printing units flat and Commercial Printing units down 4%.

Share repurchase authorization
On August 27, 2024, HP's Board of Directors increased HP's share repurchase authorization to $10.0 billion in total.

Outlook
For the fiscal 2024 fourth quarter, HP estimates GAAP diluted net EPS to be in the range of $0.74 to $0.84 and non-GAAP diluted net EPS to be in the range of $0.89 to $0.99. Fiscal 2024 fourth quarter non-GAAP diluted net EPS estimates exclude $0.15 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, debt extinguishment charges and the related tax impact on these items.

For fiscal 2024, HP estimates GAAP diluted net EPS to be in the range of $2.62 to $2.72 and non-GAAP diluted net EPS to be in the range of $3.35 to $3.45. Fiscal 2024 non-GAAP diluted net EPS estimates exclude $0.73 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, debt extinguishment charges and the related tax impact on these items. For fiscal 2024, HP anticipates generating free cash flow in the range of $3.1 to $3.6 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 FY24 Q3 earnings conference call is accessible via audio webcast at www.hp.com/investor/2024Q3Webcast.

About HP Inc.
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