Personal computing and printing company HP Inc. reported fiscal first-quarter 2019 revenue, which fell short of analysts’ estimates, The company’s earnings, however, managed to match expectations.
HP Inc.’s sales from its personal systems segment increased +2.3% year-over-year to $9.66 billion in the fiscal first quarter, compared to analysts’ average estimate of $9.74 billion (based on Refinitiv data). This business accounts for more than 60% of the company’s total revenue.
Revenue from its printing business came in at $5.06 billion, missing analysts’ expectations of $5.19 billion.
The company’s total revenue of $14.7 billion was +1% higher from the year-ago quarter, but was below analysts’ expectation of $14.8 billion.
Adjusted earnings for the quarter was 52 cents a share, in line with analysts’ estimates. Net income of $803 million was lower than the year-ago quarter’s $1.94 billion.
For the full fiscal year 2019, HP Inc, reaffirmed its earnings forecast in the range of $2.12 to $2.22 per share. Analysts were predicting $2.20 per share. The company also maintained its previous estimate for fiscal 2019 free cash flow of at least $3.7 billion.
HP Inc. shares were down nearly -16% in early trading Thursday.
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