HP Stock Is Falling Wednesday: What's Going On?
HP Stock Is Falling Wednesday: What's Going On?
In addition to the quarterly results, HP announced a 5% increase in its dividend, raising the quarterly payout from $0.2756 to $0.2894 per share. The increased dividend is payable on Jan. 2 to shareholders of record as of Dec. 11.HP Inc. (NYSE:HPQ) shares are trading lower Wednesday after the company reported its fourth-quarter financial results and issued guidance for the upcoming quarter that fell short of analyst expectations. Here's what you need to know.
惠普（紐交所：HPQ）股份週三交易下跌，因該公司報告了其第四季度財務業績，併發布了下一季度的指導，低於分析師的預期。以下是您需要知道的信息。
What To Know: HP posted adjusted earnings per share of 93 cents for the quarter, which matched the consensus estimate. Revenue came in at $14.05 billion, surpassing the $13.99 billion estimate. The company's top-line results were up from $13.82 billion reported in the same period last year, according to Benzinga Pro.
需要了解的內容：HP本季度調整後每股收益爲93美分，與一致預期相符。營業收入爲140.5億美元，高於139.9億美元的估計。據Benzinga Pro稱，公司的銷售額從去年同期的138.2億美元上升。
HP noted that net cash provided by operating activities in the quarter was $1.6 billion. The company also generated $1.5 billion in free cash flow. HP ended the quarter with $7.7 billion in inventory.
HP指出，該季度經營活動提供的淨現金爲16億美元。該公司還產生了15億美元的自由現金流。HP季末存貨爲77億美元。
In addition to the quarterly results, HP announced a 5% increase in its dividend, raising the quarterly payout from $0.2756 to $0.2894 per share. The increased dividend is payable on Jan. 2 to shareholders of record as of Dec. 11.
除了季度業績外，HP宣佈將股息增加5％，將每股季度派息從0.2756美元提高至0.2894美元。這一增加的股息將於1月2日支付給12月11日前的股東。
HP projected adjusted earnings of 70 cents to 76 cents per share for the first quarter of fiscal 2025, versus estimates of 85 cents per share. For the full fiscal year, the company forecasted earnings between $3.45 and $3.75 per share, compared to estimates of $3.60 per share.
HP預計2025財年第一季度調整後每股收益爲70美分至76美分，低於85美分的估計。至於全財年，公司預測每股收益在3.45美元至3.75美元之間，而預計爲每股3.60美元。
CEO Enrique Lores highlighted revenue growth in the Personal Systems and Print divisions, expressing optimism about the company's ability to "capitalize on the commercial opportunity and lead the future of work."
首席執行官Enrique Lores強調個人系統和打印部門的收入增長，並對公司能夠「利用商業機會，引領未來工作」的能力表示樂觀。
Analysts responded to the print by maintaining Neutral ratings and adjusting price targets:
分析師對印刷品做出反應，維持中立評級並調整價格目標：
- Barclays analyst Tim Long maintained an Equal-Weight rating and raised the price target from $32 to $35.
- TD Cowen analyst Krish Sankar maintained a Hold rating and raised the price target from $32 to $39.
- Citigroup analyst Asiya Merchant maintained a Neutral rating and lowered the price target from $37 to $36.50.
- 巴克萊銀行的分析師Tim Long維持增持評級，並將價格目標從32美元上調至35美元。
- TD Cowen分析師Krish Sankar維持持有評級，並將目標股價從32美元上調至39美元。
- Citigroup分析師Asiya Merchant維持中立評級，並將目標股價從37美元下調至36.50美元。
HP Price Action: HP shares were down 12.5% at $34.17 at the time of writing, according to Benzinga Pro.
HP股價表現：HP股票在撰寫時下跌12.5%，報34.17美元，據Benzinga Pro報道。
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