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（纽交所：HPQ）股份周三交易下跌，因该公司报告了其第四季度财务业绩，并发布了下一季度的指导，低于分析师的预期。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.
需要了解的内容：HP本季度调整后每股收益为93美分，与一致预期相符。营业收入为140.5亿美元，高于139.9亿美元的估计。据Benzinga Pro称，公司的销售额从去年同期的138.2亿美元上升。
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，该季度经营活动提供的净现金为16亿美元。该公司还产生了15亿美元的自由现金流。HP季末存货为77亿美元。
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.
除了季度业绩外，HP宣布将股息增加5％，将每股季度派息从0.2756美元提高至0.2894美元。这一增加的股息将于1月2日支付给12月11日前的股东。
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预计2025财年第一季度调整后每股收益为70美分至76美分，低于85美分的估计。至于全财年，公司预测每股收益在3.45美元至3.75美元之间，而预计为每股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."
首席执行官Enrique Lores强调个人系统和打印部门的收入增长，并对公司能够“利用商业机会，引领未来工作”的能力表示乐观。
Analysts responded to the print by maintaining Neutral ratings and adjusting price targets:
分析师对印刷品做出反应，维持中立评级并调整价格目标：
- 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.
- 巴克莱银行的分析师Tim Long维持增持评级，并将价格目标从32美元上调至35美元。
- TD Cowen分析师Krish Sankar维持持有评级，并将目标股价从32美元上调至39美元。
- Citigroup分析师Asiya Merchant维持中立评级，并将目标股价从37美元下调至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股价表现：HP股票在撰写时下跌12.5%，报34.17美元，据Benzinga Pro报道。
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