HP (HPQ) Q2 Earnings: Taking a Look at Key Metrics Versus Estimates

HP (HPQ) reported $13.22 billion in revenue for the quarter ended April 2025, representing a year-over-year increase of 3.3%. EPS of $0.71 for the same period compares to $0.82 a year ago.The reported revenue represents a surprise of -1.51% over the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $13.42 billion. With the consensus EPS estimate being $0.80, the EPS surprise was -11.25%.While investors scrutinize revenue and earnings changes year-over-year and how they compare with Wall Street expectations to determine their next move, some key metrics always offer a more accurate picture of a company's financial health.As these metrics influence top- and bottom-line performance, comparing them to the year-ago numbers and what analysts estimated helps investors project a stock's price performance more accurately.Here is how HP performed in the just reported quarter in terms of the metrics most widely monitored and projected by Wall Street analysts: Days in accounts payable: 130 Days versus the two-analyst average estimate of 134 Days. Days of sales outstanding in accounts receivable: 30 Days compared to the 29 Days average estimate based on two analysts. Days of supply in inventory: 70 Days compared to the 73.5 Days average estimate based on two analysts. Net revenue- Personal Systems- Commercial PS: $6.79 billion versus the two-analyst average estimate of $6.99 billion. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of +8.7%. Net revenue- Personal Systems- Consumer PS: $2.24 billion compared to the $2.20 billion average estimate based on two analysts. The reported number represents a change of +2.5% year over year. Net revenue- Personal Systems: $9.02 billion compared to the $9.19 billion average estimate based on two analysts. The reported number represents a change of +7.1% year over year. Net revenue- Printing- Supplies: $2.73 billion versus $2.75 billion estimated by two analysts on average. Compared to the year-ago quarter, this number represents a -4.9% change. Net revenue- Printing- Commercial Printing: $1.17 billion versus $1.19 billion estimated by two analysts on average. Compared to the year-ago quarter, this number represents a -3.2% change. Net revenue- Printing- Consumer Printing: $289 million versus $287.61 million estimated by two analysts on average. Compared to the year-ago quarter, this number represents a -3.3% change. Net revenue- Printing: $4.18 billion versus $4.23 billion estimated by two analysts on average. Compared to the year-ago quarter, this number represents a -4.3% change. Earnings from operations- Printing: $814 million versus the two-analyst average estimate of $795.04 million. Earnings from operations- Personal Systems: $409 million versus $532.89 million estimated by two analysts on average. View all Key Company Metrics for HP here>>>Shares of HP have returned +11.1% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +7.4% change. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell), indicating that it could underperform the broader market in the near term.Only $1 to See All Zacks' Buys and SellsWe're not kidding.Several years ago, we shocked our members by offering them 30-day access to all our picks for the total sum of only $1. No obligation to spend another cent.Thousands have taken advantage of this opportunity. Thousands did not - they thought there must be a catch. Yes, we do have a reason. We want you to get acquainted with our portfolio services like Surprise Trader, Stocks Under $10, Technology Innovators,and more, that closed 256 positions with double- and triple-digit gains in 2024 alone.See Stocks Now >>Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report HP Inc. (HPQ): Free Stock Analysis ReportThis article originally published on Zacks Investment Research (zacks.com).Zacks Investment ResearchWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks