HP Inc. Reports Fiscal 2019 Full Year and Fourth Quarter Results
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HP Inc. Reports Fiscal 2019 Full Year and Fourth Quarter Results

PALO ALTO, Calif., Nov. 26, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HP (NYSE: HPQ)  

Fiscal 2019 GAAP diluted net earnings per share (“EPS”) of $2.07, below the previously provided outlook of $2.31 to $2.35 per share
  
Fiscal 2019 non-GAAP diluted net EPS of $2.24, above the previously provided outlook of $2.18 to $2.22 per share
  
Fiscal 2019 net revenue of $58.8 billion, up 0.5% from the prior-year period
  
Fiscal 2019 net cash provided by operating activities of $4.7 billion, free cash flow of $4.0 billion
  
Fiscal 2019 returned $3.4 billion to shareholders in the form of share repurchases and dividends
  
Fourth quarter GAAP diluted net EPS of $0.26, below the previously provided outlook of $0.51 to $0.55 per share
  
Fourth quarter non-GAAP diluted net EPS of $0.60, above the previously provided outlook of $0.55 to $0.59 per share
  
Fourth quarter net revenue of $15.4 billion, up 0.3% from the prior-year period
  
Fourth quarter net cash provided by operating activities of $0.6 billion, free cash flow of $0.4 billion
  
Fourth quarter returned $0.7 billion to shareholders in the form of share repurchases and dividends


HP Inc.'s fiscal 2019 full-year and fourth quarter financial performance
 FY19
 FY18
 Y/Y Q4 FY19
 Q4 FY18
 Y/Y
GAAP net revenue ($B)$58.8 $58.5 0.5% $15.4 $15.4 0.3%
GAAP operating margin6.6% 6.6% - 6.1% 6.5% (0.4) pts
GAAP net earnings ($B)$3.2 $5.3 (41)% $0.4 $1.5 (73)%
GAAP diluted net EPS$2.07 $3.26 (37)% $0.26 $0.91 (71)%
Non-GAAP operating margin7.3% 7.1% 0.2 pts 7.3% 7.0% 0.3 pts
Non-GAAP net earnings ($B)$3.4 $3.3 3% $0.9 $0.9 4%
Non-GAAP diluted net EPS$2.24 $2.02 11% $0.60 $0.54 11%
Net cash provided by operating activities ($B)$4.7 $4.5 3% $0.6 $1.0 (39)%
Free cash flow ($B)$4.0 $4.2 (4)% $0.4 $0.8 (53)%

Notes to table
Information about HP Inc.'s use of non-GAAP financial information is provided under "Use of non-GAAP financial information" below.

Net revenue and EPS results
HP Inc. and its subsidiaries (“HP”) announced fiscal 2019 net revenue of $58.8 billion, up 0.5% (up 2.0% in constant currency) from the prior-year period.

Fiscal 2019 GAAP diluted net EPS was $2.07, down from $3.26 in the prior-year period and below the previously provided outlook of $2.31 to $2.35. Fiscal 2019 non-GAAP diluted net EPS was $2.24, up from $2.02 in the prior-year period and above the previously provided outlook of $2.18 to $2.22. Fiscal 2019 non-GAAP net earnings and non-GAAP diluted net EPS exclude after-tax adjustments of $257 million, or $0.17 per diluted share, related to restructuring and other charges, acquisition-related charges, amortization of intangible assets, non-operating retirement-related credits/(charges), and tax adjustments.

Fourth quarter net revenue was $15.4 billion, up 0.3% (up 1.8% in constant currency) from the prior-year period.

Fourth quarter GAAP diluted net EPS was $0.26, down from $0.91 in the prior-year period and below the previously provided outlook of $0.51 to $0.55. Fourth quarter non-GAAP diluted net EPS was $0.60, up from $0.54 in the prior-year period and above the previously provided outlook of $0.55 to $0.59. Fourth quarter non-GAAP net earnings and non-GAAP diluted net EPS exclude after-tax adjustments of $511 million, or $0.34 per diluted share, related to restructuring and other charges, acquisition-related charges, amortization of intangible assets, non-operating retirement-related credits/(charges), and tax adjustments.

“2019 marks our third consecutive year of revenue, non-GAAP operating profit and non-GAAP earnings growth, with non-GAAP EPS up 11% and strong free cash flow of $4 billion,” said Enrique Lores, President and CEO, HP Inc. “We delivered an excellent Q4, with 11% non-GAAP EPS growth. Our strategy is working, and we are confident in our business heading into FY20.”

Asset management
HP generated $4.7 billion in net cash provided by operating activities and $4.0 billion of free cash flow in fiscal 2019. Free cash flow includes net cash provided by operating activities and net investments in property, plant and equipment of $0.7 billion. HP utilized approximately $2.4 billion of cash during fiscal 2019 to repurchase approximately 118 million shares of common stock in the open market. When combined with the almost $1.0 billion of cash used to pay dividends, HP returned 85% of its free cash flow to shareholders in fiscal 2019.

HP’s net cash provided by operating activities in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2019 was $0.6 billion. Accounts receivable ended the quarter at $6.0 billion, up 2 days quarter over quarter to 35 days. Inventory ended the quarter at $5.7 billion, down 3 days quarter over quarter to 41 days. Accounts payable ended the quarter at $14.8 billion, down 6 days quarter over quarter to 107 days.

HP generated $0.4 billion of free cash flow in the fourth quarter. Free cash flow includes net cash provided by operating activities and net investments in property, plant and equipment of $0.2 billion.

HP’s dividend payment of $0.1602 per share in the fourth quarter resulted in cash usage of $0.2 billion. HP also utilized $0.5 billion of cash during the quarter to repurchase approximately 25 million shares of common stock in the open market. As a result, HP returned 178% of its fourth quarter free cash flow to shareholders. HP exited the quarter with $4.5 billion in gross cash, which includes cash and cash equivalents.

Fiscal 2019 fourth quarter segment results

Outlook
For the fiscal 2020 first quarter, HP estimates GAAP diluted net EPS to be in the range of $0.39 to $0.42 and non-GAAP diluted net EPS to be in the range of $0.53 to $0.56. Fiscal 2020 first quarter non-GAAP diluted net EPS estimates exclude $0.14 per diluted share, primarily related to restructuring and other charges, acquisition-related charges, defined benefit plan settlement charges, amortization of intangible assets, non-operating retirement-related credits/(charges), tax adjustments and the related tax impact on these items.

For fiscal 2020, HP estimates GAAP diluted net EPS to be in the range of $2.00 to $2.10 and non-GAAP diluted net EPS to be in the range of $2.24 to $2.32.  Fiscal 2020 non-GAAP diluted net EPS estimates exclude $0.22 to $0.24 per diluted share, primarily related to restructuring and other charges, acquisition-related charges, defined benefit plan settlement charges, amortization of intangible assets, non-operating retirement-related credits/(charges), tax adjustments and the related tax impact on these items. 

More information on HP's earnings, including additional financial analysis and an earnings overview presentation, is available on HP's Investor Relations website at www.hp.com/investor/home.

HP's FY19 Q4 earnings conference call is accessible via an audio webcast at www.hp.com/investor/2019Q4Webcast.

About HP Inc.
HP Inc. (NYSE: HPQ) creates technology that makes life better for everyone, everywhere. Through our product and service portfolio of personal systems, printers and 3D printing solutions, we engineer experiences that amaze. More information about HP Inc. is available at hp.com.

Use of non-GAAP financial information
To supplement HP’s consolidated condensed financial statements presented on a generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) basis, HP provides net revenue on a constant currency basis, non-GAAP total operating expense, non-GAAP operating profit, non-GAAP operating margin, non-GAAP tax rate, non-GAAP net earnings, non-GAAP diluted net EPS, free cash flow, gross cash and net cash (debt) financial measures. HP also provides forecasts of non-GAAP diluted net EPS and free cash flow. Reconciliations of these non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures are included in the tables below or elsewhere in the materials accompanying this news release. In addition, an explanation of the ways in which HP’s management uses these non-GAAP measures to evaluate its business, the substance behind HP’s decision to use these non-GAAP measures, the material limitations associated with the use of these non-GAAP measures, the manner in which HP’s management compensates for those limitations, and the substantive reasons why HP’s management believes that these non-GAAP measures provide useful information to investors is included under “Use of non-GAAP financial measures” after the tables below. This additional non-GAAP financial information is not meant to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for net revenue, operating expense, operating profit, operating margin, tax rate, net earnings, diluted net EPS, cash provided by operating activities or cash and cash equivalents prepared in accordance with GAAP.

Forward-looking statements
This news release contains forward-looking statements that involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions. If the risks or uncertainties ever materialize or the assumptions prove incorrect, the results of HP and its consolidated subsidiaries may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements and assumptions.

All statements other than statements of historical fact are statements that could be deemed forward-looking statements, including but not limited to any projections of net revenue, margins, expenses, effective tax rates, net earnings, net EPS, cash flows, benefit plan funding, deferred taxes, share repurchases, foreign currency exchange rates or other financial items; any projections of the amount, timing or impact of cost savings or restructuring and other charges; any statements of the plans, strategies and objectives of management for future operations, including, but not limited to, our business model and digital transformation, our sustainability goals, our go-to-market strategy, the execution of restructuring plans and any resulting cost savings, net revenue or profitability improvements; any statements concerning the expected development, performance, market share or competitive performance relating to products or services; any statements regarding current or future macroeconomic trends or events and the impact of those trends and events on HP and its financial performance; any statements regarding pending investigations, claims or disputes; any statements of expectation or belief, including with respect to the timing and expected benefits of acquisitions and other business combination and investment transactions; and any statements of assumptions underlying any of the foregoing.

Risks, uncertainties and assumptions include the need to address the many challenges facing HP’s businesses; the competitive pressures faced by HP’s businesses; risks associated with executing HP’s strategy, business model changes and digital transformation; successfully innovating, developing and executing HP’s go-to-market strategy, including online, omnichannel and contractual sales, in an evolving distribution and reseller landscape; successfully competing and maintaining the value proposition of HP’s products, including supplies; the impact of macroeconomic and geopolitical trends and events; the need to manage third-party suppliers, manage HP’s global, multi-tier distribution network, limit potential misuse of pricing programs by HP’s channel partners, adapt to new or changing marketplaces and effectively deliver HP’s services; challenges to HP’s ability to accurately forecast inventories, demand and pricing, which may be due to HP’s multi-tiered channel, sales of HP’s products to unauthorized resellers or unauthorized resale of HP’s products; the protection of HP’s intellectual property assets, including intellectual property licensed from third parties; risks associated with HP’s international operations; the development and transition of new products and services and the enhancement of existing products and services to meet customer needs and respond to emerging technological trends; the execution and performance of contracts by HP and its suppliers, customers, clients and partners; the hiring and retention of key employees; integration and other risks associated with business combination and investment transactions; the results of the restructuring plans, including estimates and assumptions related to the cost (including any possible disruption of HP’s business) and the anticipated benefits of the restructuring plans; the impact of changes in tax laws, including uncertainties related to the interpretation and application of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 on HP's tax obligations and effective tax rate; the resolution of pending investigations, claims and disputes; and other risks that are described in HP’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2018, and HP’s other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

As in prior periods, the financial information set forth in this release, including any tax-related items, reflects estimates based on information available at this time. While HP believes these estimates to be reasonable, these amounts could differ materially from reported amounts in HP’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal years ended October 31, 2019 and October 31, 2020, Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended January 31, 2020, and HP’s other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. HP assumes no obligation and does not intend to update these forward-looking statements. HP’s Investor Relations website at http://www.investor.hp.com contains a significant amount of information about HP, including financial and other information for investors. HP encourages investors to visit its website from time to time, as information is updated, and new information is posted.



 
HP INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS
(Unaudited)
(In millions, except per share amounts)
 
 Three months ended
 October 31, 2019 July 31, 2019 October 31, 2018
Net revenue$15,407  $14,603  $15,366 
Costs and expenses:     
Cost of revenue12,483  11,698  12,669 
Research and development389  413  354 
Selling, general and administrative(a)1,405  1,376  1,263 
Restructuring and other charges134  17  40 
Acquisition-related charges (credits)23  (9) 26 
Amortization of intangible assets29  29  20 
Total costs and expenses14,463  13,524  14,372 
      
Earnings from operations944  1,079  994 
Interest and other, net(a)(452) (831) 13 
Earnings before taxes492  248  1,007 
(Provision for) benefit from taxes(104) 931  444 
Net earnings$388  $1,179  $1,451 
      
Net earnings per share:     
Basic$0.26  $0.79  $0.92 
Diluted$0.26  $0.78  $0.91 
      
Cash dividends declared per share$  $0.32  $ 
      
Weighted-average shares used to compute net earnings per share:     
Basic1,476  1,499  1,578 
Diluted1,486  1,508  1,598 

(a)  Pursuant to adoption of Accounting Standard Update ("ASU")  2017-07, “Compensation - Retirement Benefits (Topic 715): Improving the Presentation of Net Periodic Pension Cost and Net Periodic Post-retirement Benefit Cost”, in the first quarter of fiscal year 2019, HP now reclassifies all components (excluding service cost component) of net periodic benefit cost from Selling, general and administrative expenses to Interest and other, net. HP reflected this change in prior reporting periods on an as-if basis.



 
HP INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS
(Unaudited)
(In millions, except per share amounts)
 
 Twelve months ended
 October 31, 2019 October 31, 2018
Net revenue$58,756  $58,472 
Costs and expenses:   
Cost of revenue47,586  47,803 
Research and development1,499  1,404 
Selling, general and administrative(a)5,368  5,099 
Restructuring and other charges275  132 
Acquisition-related charges35  123 
Amortization of intangible assets116  80 
Total costs and expenses54,879  54,641 
    
Earnings from operations3,877  3,831 
Interest and other, net(a)(1,354) (818)
Earnings before taxes2,523  3,013 
Benefit from taxes629  2,314 
Net earnings$3,152  $5,327 
    
Net earnings per share:   
Basic$2.08  $3.30 
Diluted$2.07  $3.26 
    
Cash dividends declared per share$0.64  $0.56 
    
Weighted-average shares used to compute net earnings per share:   
Basic1,515  1,615 
Diluted1,524  1,634 

(a)  Pursuant to adoption of ASU 2017-07, “Compensation - Retirement Benefits (Topic 715): Improving the Presentation of Net Periodic Pension Cost and Net Periodic Post-retirement Benefit Cost”, in the first quarter of fiscal year 2019, HP now reclassifies all components (excluding service cost component) of net periodic benefit cost from Selling, general and administrative expenses to Interest and other, net. HP reflected this change in prior reporting periods on an as-if basis.



 
HP INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
ADJUSTMENTS TO GAAP NET EARNINGS, EARNINGS FROM OPERATIONS,
OPERATING MARGIN AND DILUTED NET EARNINGS PER SHARE
(Unaudited)
(In millions, except per share amounts)
 
 Three months ended
 October 31, 2019 July 31, 2019 October 31, 2018
 Amounts Diluted
net earnings
per share
 Amounts Diluted
net earnings
per share
 Amounts Diluted
net earnings
per share
GAAP net earnings$388  $0.26  $1,179  $0.78  $1,451  $0.91 
Non-GAAP adjustments:           
Restructuring and other charges134  0.09  17  0.02  40  0.02 
Acquisition-related charges (credits)23  0.02  (9) (0.01) 26  0.02 
Amortization of intangible assets29  0.02  29  0.02  20  0.01 
Non-operating retirement-related credits(25) (0.02) (21) (0.01) (54) (0.03)
Defined benefit plan settlement charges        5   
Tax adjustments(a)350  0.23  (315) (0.22) (623) (0.39)
Non-GAAP net earnings$899  $0.60  $880  $0.58  $865  $0.54 
            
GAAP earnings from operations(b)$944    $1,079    $994   
Non-GAAP adjustments:           
Restructuring and other charges134    17    40   
Acquisition-related charges (credits)23    (9)   26   
Amortization of intangible assets29    29    20   
Non-GAAP earnings from operations$1,130    $1,116    $1,080   
            
GAAP operating margin(b)6%   7%   6%  
Non-GAAP adjustments1%   1%   1%  
Non-GAAP operating margin7%   8%   7%  

(a)  Includes tax impact on non-GAAP adjustments.

(b)  Pursuant to adoption of ASU 2017-07, “Compensation - Retirement Benefits (Topic 715): Improving the Presentation of Net Periodic Pension Cost and Net Periodic Post-retirement Benefit Cost”, in the first quarter of fiscal year 2019, HP now reclassifies all components (excluding service cost component) of net periodic benefit cost from Selling, general and administrative expenses to Interest and other, net. HP reflected this change in prior reporting periods on an as-if basis. 



 
HP INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
ADJUSTMENTS TO GAAP NET EARNINGS, EARNINGS FROM OPERATIONS,
OPERATING MARGIN AND DILUTED NET EARNINGS PER SHARE
(Unaudited)
(In millions, except per share amounts)
 
 Twelve months ended
 October 31, 2019 October 31, 2018
 Amounts Diluted
net earnings
per share
 Amounts Diluted
net earnings
per share
GAAP net earnings$3,152  $2.07  $5,327  $3.26 
Non-GAAP adjustments:       
Restructuring and other charges275  0.17  132  0.08 
Acquisition-related charges35  0.02  123  0.07 
Amortization of intangible assets116  0.08  80  0.05 
Non-operating retirement-related credits(68) (0.04) (219) (0.13)
Defined benefit plan settlement charges    7   
Debt extinguishment costs    126  0.08 
Tax adjustments(a)(101) (0.06) (2,270) (1.39)
Non-GAAP net earnings$3,409  $2.24  $3,306  $2.02 
        
GAAP earnings from operations(b)$3,877    $3,831   
Non-GAAP adjustments:       
Restructuring and other charges275    132   
Acquisition-related charges35    123   
Amortization of intangible assets116    80   
Non-GAAP earnings from operations$4,303    $4,166   
        
GAAP operating margin(b)7%   7%  
Non-GAAP adjustments0%   0%  
Non-GAAP operating margin7%   7%  

(a)  Includes tax impact on non-GAAP adjustments.

(b)  Pursuant to adoption of ASU 2017-07, “Compensation - Retirement Benefits (Topic 715): Improving the Presentation of Net Periodic Pension Cost and Net Periodic Post-retirement Benefit Cost”, in the first quarter of fiscal year 2019, HP now reclassifies all components (excluding service cost component) of net periodic benefit cost from Selling, general and administrative expenses to Interest and other, net. HP reflected this change in prior reporting periods on an as-if basis.



 
HP INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited)
(In millions)
 
 As of
 October 31, 2019 October 31, 2018
ASSETS   
Current assets:   
Cash and cash equivalents$4,537  $5,166 
Accounts receivable, net6,031  5,113 
Inventory5,734  6,062 
Other current assets3,875  5,046 
Total current assets20,177  21,387 
Property, plant and equipment, net2,794  2,198 
Goodwill6,372  5,968 
Other non-current assets4,124  5,069 
Total assets$33,467  $34,622 
    
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT   
Current liabilities:   
Notes payable and short-term borrowings$357  $1,463 
Accounts payable14,793  14,816 
Other current liabilities10,143  8,852 
Total current liabilities25,293  25,131 
Long-term debt4,780  4,524 
Other non-current liabilities4,587  5,606 
Stockholders' deficit(1,193) (639)
Total liabilities and stockholders' deficit$33,467  $34,622 
        



 
HP INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
(In millions)
  
 Three months ended
 October 31, 2019 October 31, 2018
Cash flows from operating activities:   
Net earnings$388  $1,451 
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities:   
Depreciation and amortization205  140 
Stock-based compensation expense64  65 
Restructuring and other charges134  40 
Deferred taxes on earnings(192) (486)
Other, net78  85 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions:   
Accounts receivable(739) (514)
Inventory(44) (15)
Accounts payable85  519 
Taxes on earnings272  (412)
Restructuring and other(32) (30)
Other assets and liabilities369  125 
   Net cash provided by operating activities588  968 
Cash flows from investing activities:   
Investment in property, plant and equipment(196) (187)
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment  62 
Purchases of available-for-sale securities and other investments  (47)
Maturities and sales of available-for-sale securities and other investments  259 
Collateral posted for derivative instruments  (24)
Collateral returned for derivative instruments  24 
Payment made in connection with business acquisitions, net of cash acquired
(31)  
   Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities(227) 87 
Cash flows from financing activities:   
Payment of short-term borrowings with original maturities less than 90 days, net  (834)
Payment of short-term borrowings with original maturities greater than 90 days  (412)
Proceeds from debt, net of issuance costs33   
Payment of debt(76) (39)
Stock-based award activities(3) 18 
Repurchase of common stock(461) (598)
Cash dividends paid(236) (219)
   Net cash used in financing activities(743) (2,084)
Decrease in cash and cash equivalents(382) (1,029)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period4,919  6,195 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period$4,537  $5,166 
        



 
HP INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
(In millions)
  
 Twelve months ended
 October 31, 2019 October 31, 2018
Cash flows from operating activities:   
Net earnings$3,152  $5,327 
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities:   
Depreciation and amortization744  528 
Stock-based compensation expense297  268 
Restructuring and other charges275  132 
Deferred taxes on earnings133  (3,653)
Other, net254  319 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions:   
Accounts receivable(761) (491)
Inventory(68) (136)
Accounts payable(53) 1,429 
Taxes on earnings(851) 389 
Restructuring and other(154) (237)
Other assets and liabilities1,686  653 
   Net cash provided by operating activities4,654  4,528 
Cash flows from investing activities:   
Investment in property, plant and equipment(671) (546)
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment  172 
Purchases of available-for-sale securities and other investments(80) (367)
Maturities and sales of available-for-sale securities and other investments771  847 
Collateral posted for derivative instruments(32) (1,165)
Collateral returned for derivative instruments32  1,379 
Payments made in connection with business acquisitions, net of cash acquired(458) (1,036)
   Net cash used in investing activities(438) (716)
Cash flows from financing activities:   
(Payment of) Proceeds from short-term borrowings with original maturities less than 90 days, net(856) 743 
Proceeds from short-term borrowings with original maturities greater than 90 days  712 
Proceeds from debt, net of issuance cost127   
Payment of short-term borrowings with original maturities greater than 90 days  (1,596)
Payment of debt(680) (2,098)
Stock-based award activities(61) 52 
Repurchase of common stock(2,405) (2,557)
Cash dividends paid(970) (899)
   Net cash used in financing activities(4,845) (5,643)
Decrease in cash and cash equivalents(629) (1,831)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period5,166  6,997 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period$4,537  $5,166 
        



 
HP INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
SEGMENT/BUSINESS UNIT INFORMATION
(Unaudited)
(In millions)
    
 Three months ended Change (%)
 October 31, 2019 July 31, 2019 October 31, 2018 Q/Q Y/Y
Net revenue:(a)         
Notebooks$6,280  $5,630  $6,165  12% 2 %
Desktops3,138  3,111  2,991  1% 5 %
Workstations649  609  577  7% 12 %
Other359  340  331  6% 8 %
Personal Systems10,426  9,690  10,064  8% 4 %
Supplies3,159  3,164  3,385  — % (7)%
Commercial Hardware1,183  1,160  1,203  2% (2)%
Consumer Hardware640  588  712  9% (10)%
Printing4,982  4,912  5,300  1% (6)%
Corporate Investments(b)  1  2  NM NM
Total segments net revenue15,408  14,603  15,366  6% — %
Other(b)(1)     NM NM
Total net revenue$15,407  $14,603  $15,366  6% — %
          
Earnings before taxes:(a)(c)         
Personal Systems$556  $547  $376     
Printing777  765  849     
Corporate Investments(25) (23) (20)    
Total segment earnings from operations1,308  1,289  1,205     
Corporate and unallocated cost and other(114) (113) (60)    
Stock-based compensation expense(64) (60) (65)    
Restructuring and other charges(134) (17) (40)    
Acquisition-related (charges) credits(23) 9  (26)    
Amortization of intangible assets(29) (29) (20)    
Interest and other, net(452) (831) 13     
Total earnings before taxes$492  $248  $1,007     

(a)  Effective at the beginning of its first quarter of fiscal year 2019, HP implemented an organizational change to align its business unit financial reporting more closely with its current business structure. The organizational change resulted in the transfer of certain Samsung-branded product categories from Commercial to Consumer within the Printing segment. HP reflected this change to its business unit information in prior reporting periods on an as-if basis. The reporting change had no impact to previously reported segment net revenue, consolidated net revenue, earnings from operations, net earnings or net EPS.

(b)  "NM" represents not meaningful.

(c)  Pursuant to adoption of ASU 2017-07, “Compensation - Retirement Benefits (Topic 715): Improving the Presentation of Net Periodic Pension Cost and Net Periodic Post-retirement Benefit Cost”, in the first quarter of fiscal year 2019, HP now reclassifies all components (excluding service cost component) of net periodic benefit cost from Selling, general and administrative expenses to Interest and other, net. HP reflected this change in prior reporting periods on an as-if basis.



 
HP INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
SEGMENT/BUSINESS UNIT INFORMATION
(Unaudited)
(In millions)
 
 Twelve months ended Change (%)
 October 31, 2019 October 31, 2018 Y/Y
Net revenue:(a)     
Notebooks$22,928  $22,547  2 %
Desktops12,046  11,567  4 %
Workstations2,389  2,246  6 %
Other1,331  1,301  2 %
Personal Systems38,694  37,661  3 %
Supplies12,921  13,575  (5)%
Commercial Hardware4,612  4,514  2 %
Consumer Hardware2,533  2,716  (7)%
Printing20,066  20,805  (4)%
Corporate Investments(b)2  5  NM
Total segments net revenue58,762  58,471  — %
Other(b)(6) 1  NM
Total net revenue$58,756  $58,472  — %
      
Earnings before taxes:(a)(c)     
Personal Systems$1,898  $1,402   
Printing3,202  3,314   
Corporate Investments(96) (82)  
Total segment earnings from operations5,004  4,634   
Corporate and unallocated costs and other(404) (200)  
Stock-based compensation expense(297) (268)  
Restructuring and other charges(275) (132)  
Acquisition-related charges(35) (123)  
Amortization of intangible assets(116) (80)  
Interest and other, net(1,354) (818)  
Total earnings before taxes$2,523  $3,013   

(a)  Effective at the beginning of its first quarter of fiscal year 2019, HP implemented an organizational change to align its business unit financial reporting more closely with its current business structure. The organizational change resulted in the transfer of certain Samsung-branded product categories from Commercial to Consumer within the Printing segment. HP reflected this change to its business unit information in prior reporting periods on an as-if basis. The reporting change had no impact to previously reported segment net revenue, consolidated net revenue, earnings from operations, net earnings or net EPS.

(b)  "NM" represents not meaningful.

(c)  Pursuant to adoption of ASU 2017-07, “Compensation - Retirement Benefits (Topic 715): Improving the Presentation of Net Periodic Pension Cost and Net Periodic Post-retirement Benefit Cost”, in the first quarter of fiscal year 2019, HP now reclassifies all components (excluding service cost component) of net periodic benefit cost from Selling, general and administrative expenses to Interest and other, net. HP reflected this change in prior reporting periods on an as-if basis



 
HP INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
SEGMENT OPERATING MARGIN SUMMARY
(Unaudited)
 
 Three months ended Change in Operating Margin (pts)
 October 31, 2019 July 31, 2019 October 31, 2018 Q/Q Y/Y
Segment operating margin:(a)         
Personal Systems5.3% 5.6% 3.7% (0.3)pts 1.6pts
Printing15.6% 15.6% 16.0%  (0.4)pts
Corporate Investments(b)NM NM NM NM NM
Total segments8.5% 8.8% 7.8% (0.3)pts 0.7pts

(a)  Effective at the beginning of its first quarter of fiscal year 2019, HP implemented an organizational change to align its business unit financial reporting more closely with its current business structure. The organizational change resulted in the transfer of certain Samsung-branded product categories from Commercial to Consumer within the Printing segment. HP reflected this change to its business unit information in prior reporting periods on an as-if basis. The reporting change had no impact to previously reported segment net revenue, consolidated net revenue, earnings from operations, net earnings or net EPS.

(b)  "NM" represents not meaningful. 



 
HP INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CALCULATION OF DILUTED NET EARNINGS PER SHARE
(Unaudited)
(In millions, except per share amounts)
 
 Three months ended
 October 31, 2019 July 31, 2019 October 31, 2018
Numerator:     
GAAP net earnings$388  $1,179  $1,451 
Non-GAAP net earnings$899  $880  $865 
      
Denominator:     
Weighted-average shares used to compute basic net earnings per share1,476  1,499  1,578 
Dilutive effect of employee stock plans(a)10  9  20 
Weighted-average shares used to compute diluted net earnings per share1,486  1,508  1,598 
      
GAAP diluted net earnings per share$0.26  $0.78  $0.91 
Non-GAAP diluted net earnings per share$0.60  $0.58  $0.54 

(a)  Includes any dilutive effect of restricted stock units, stock options and performance-based awards.  



 
HP INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CALCULATION OF DILUTED NET EARNINGS PER SHARE
(Unaudited)
(In millions, except per share amounts)
 
 Twelve months ended
 October 31, 2019 October 31, 2018
Numerator:   
GAAP net earnings$3,152  $5,327 
Non-GAAP net earnings$3,409  $3,306 
    
Denominator:   
Weighted-average shares used to compute basic net earnings per share1,515  1,615 
Dilutive effect of employee stock plans(a)9  19 
Weighted-average shares used to compute diluted net earnings per share1,524  1,634 
    
GAAP diluted net earnings per share$2.07  $3.26 
Non-GAAP diluted net earnings per share$2.24  $2.02 

(a)  Includes any dilutive effect of restricted stock units, stock options and performance-based awards.



Use of non-GAAP financial measures
To supplement HP’s consolidated condensed financial statements presented on a GAAP basis, HP provides net revenue on a constant currency basis, non-GAAP total operating expense, non-GAAP operating margin, non-GAAP tax rate, non-GAAP net earnings, non-GAAP diluted net EPS, free cash flow, gross cash and net cash (debt). HP also provides forecasts of non-GAAP diluted net EPS and free cash flow.

These non-GAAP financial measures are not computed in accordance with, or as an alternative to, GAAP in the United States. Reconciliations of these non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures are included in the tables above or elsewhere in the materials accompanying this news release.

Use and economic substance of non-GAAP financial measures
Net revenue on a constant currency basis excludes the effect of foreign currency exchange fluctuations calculated by translating current period revenues using monthly average exchange rates from the comparative period and excluding any hedging impact recognized in the current period. Non-GAAP operating margin is defined to exclude the effects of any amounts relating to restructuring and other charges, acquisition-related charges, and amortization of intangible assets. Non-GAAP net earnings and non-GAAP diluted net EPS consist of net earnings or diluted net EPS excluding those same charges, defined benefit plan settlement charges, non-operating retirement-related (credits)/charges, debt extinguishment cost, tax adjustments and the amount of additional taxes or tax benefits associated with each non-GAAP item. HP’s management uses these non-GAAP financial measures for purposes of evaluating HP’s historical and prospective financial performance, as well as HP’s performance relative to its competitors. HP’s management also uses these non-GAAP measures to further its own understanding of HP’s segment operating performance. HP believes that excluding the items mentioned above for these non-GAAP financial measures allows HP’s management to better understand HP’s consolidated financial performance in relation to the operating results of HP’s segments, as HP’s management does not believe that the excluded items are reflective of ongoing operating results. More specifically, HP’s management excludes each of those items mentioned above for the following reasons:

HP excludes these adjustments for the purposes of calculating these non-GAAP measures to facilitate a more meaningful evaluation of HP's current operating performance and comparisons to HP's operating performance in other periods.

Free cash flow is a non-GAAP measure that is defined as cash flow from operations less the net of investments in and proceeds from sales of property, plant, and equipment. Gross cash is a non-GAAP measure that is defined as cash and cash equivalents plus short-term investments and certain long-term investments that may be liquidated within 90 days pursuant to the terms of existing put options or similar rights. HP’s management uses free cash flow and gross cash for the purpose of determining the amount of cash available for investment in HP’s businesses, repurchasing stock and other purposes. HP’s management also uses free cash flow and gross cash to evaluate HP’s historical and prospective liquidity. Because gross cash includes liquid assets that are not included in cash and cash equivalents, HP believes that gross cash provides a helpful assessment of HP’s liquidity. Because free cash flow includes the effect of investment in and proceeds from the sale of property, plant and equipment that are not reflected in net cash provided by operating activities, HP believes that free cash flow provides a more accurate and complete assessment of HP’s liquidity and capital resources. Net cash (debt) is defined as gross cash less gross debt after adjusting the effect of unamortized premium/discount on debt issuance, debt issuance costs and unrealized gains/losses on fair value hedges and interest rate swaps.

Material limitations associated with use of non-GAAP financial measures
These non-GAAP financial measures may have limitations as analytical tools, and these measures should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for analysis of HP’s results as reported under GAAP. Some of the limitations in relying on these non-GAAP financial measures are:

Other companies may calculate the non-GAAP financial measures differently than HP, limiting the usefulness of those measures for comparative purposes.

Compensation for limitations associated with use of non-GAAP financial measures
HP compensates for the limitations on its use of non-GAAP financial measures by relying primarily on its GAAP results and using non-GAAP financial measures only supplementally. HP also provides robust and detailed reconciliations of each non-GAAP financial measure to its most directly comparable GAAP measure within this news release and in other written materials that include these non-GAAP financial measures, and HP encourages investors to review those reconciliations carefully.

Usefulness of non-GAAP financial measures to investors
HP believes that providing net revenue on a constant currency basis, non-GAAP total operating expense, non-GAAP operating profit, non-GAAP operating margin, non-GAAP tax rate, non-GAAP net earnings, non-GAAP diluted net EPS, free cash flow, gross cash and net cash (debt) to investors in addition to the related GAAP financial measures provides investors with greater transparency to the information used by HP’s management in its financial and operational decision making and allows investors to see HP’s results “through the eyes” of management. HP further believes that providing this information better enables HP’s investors to understand HP’s operating performance and financial condition and to evaluate the efficacy of the methodology and information used by HP’s management to evaluate and measure such performance and financial condition. Disclosure of these non-GAAP financial measures also facilitates comparisons of HP’s operating performance with the performance of other companies in HP’s industry that supplement their GAAP results with non-GAAP financial measures that may be calculated in a similar manner.

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