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HP beats third-quarter revenue estimates on AI PC adoption, Windows 11 upgrade
Published by Global Banking and Finance Review
Posted on August 27, 2025
2 min readLast updated: January 22, 2026
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Published by Global Banking and Finance Review
Posted on August 27, 2025
2 min readLast updated: January 22, 2026
HP's Q3 revenue exceeded expectations due to AI PC demand and Windows 11 upgrades. Production shifts and market dynamics are key factors.
By Jaspreet Singh
(Reuters) -HP Inc beat Wall Street estimates for third-quarter revenue on Wednesday, driven by growing demand for artificial intelligence-powered personal computers and Windows 11 upgrade cycle.
A strong PC refresh cycle is expected after Microsoft ends support for Windows 10 in October, as users and organizations seek to maintain security and access to the latest features, benefiting PC makers such as HP and Dell.
"We remain confident in the strength of the PC market opportunity, and expect continued momentum from Windows 11 refresh and AI PC adoption," CFO Karen Parkhill said.
The results come as evolving U.S. trade policies force PC makers to continuously rebalance supply chains, pass higher costs onto customers and manage increased pricing uncertainty.
CEO Enrique Lores said in an interview that HP has shifted nearly all North America-bound production out of China to Southeast Asia, Mexico, and some U.S. sites, retaining only a few insignificant, low-volume items there.
The company's third-quarter revenue rose about 3% to $13.93 billion, handily beating analysts' average estimate of $13.70 billion, according to data compiled by LSEG.
HP forecast fourth-quarter adjusted profit per share between 87 cents and 97 cents, roughly in line with analysts' estimates of 92 cents. The company's shares were down about 2% in extended trading.
The company said its expectations for fourth-quarter adjusted profit exclude about 12 cents per share for restructuring, deal-related costs, intangible amortization and tax items.
HP's adjusted profit per share of 75 cents for the quarter ended July 31 aligned with estimates.
In the third quarter, revenue for the personal systems unit, which houses both consumer and commercial PCs, grew 6% to $9.93 billion. Revenue for its printing segment, which includes office-oriented printers and service offerings, fell 4% to $4 billion.
(Reporting by Jaspreet Singh in Bengaluru; Editing by Mohammed Safi Shamsi)
Artificial intelligence (AI) refers to the simulation of human intelligence in machines programmed to think and learn. It encompasses various technologies, including machine learning and natural language processing.
A PC refresh cycle is the process of replacing older computers with newer models to improve performance, security, and access to the latest technology.
Windows 11 is the latest operating system from Microsoft, featuring a redesigned interface, improved performance, and new features aimed at enhancing user productivity and security.
Adjusted profit per share is a financial metric that reflects a company's earnings per share after excluding certain one-time costs or revenues, providing a clearer view of ongoing profitability.
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