HP Inc. (NYSE: HPQ) 3Q19 Results: Results Beat/In Line with Consensus, Growth Driven by Desktops, Raises Annual EPS Forecast, Announces CEO Succession

Executive Summary

• HP reported fiscal 3Q19 revenues of $14.60 billion, flat year over year, and in line with the $14.62 billion consensus estimate. Adjusted EPS was $0.58, up 11.5% year over year and beating the $0.55 consensus estimate.
• Personal systems was the fastest-growing segment, driven by growth in PC desktops, which grew 6.8%. Revenues in the other subsegment (which includes POS systems) declined 1.9%.
• HP raised its fiscal 2019 adjusted EPS guidance to $2.31-$2.35 (up 14%-16%) from $2.14-$2.21 previously.