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Jan 31

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Q1 2025 Earnings Report

Hewlett Packard Enterprise reported strong revenue growth and improved earnings for Q1 2025.

Key Takeaways

Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) reported Q1 2025 revenue of $7.9 billion, up 16% year-over-year. The company saw a significant increase in its annualized revenue run-rate (ARR) to $2.1 billion, up 45%. GAAP diluted EPS rose 52% to $0.44, while non-GAAP EPS increased to $0.49. However, free cash flow declined to -$877 million. The Server and Hybrid Cloud segments performed well, while Intelligent Edge revenue declined slightly. HPE reaffirmed its fiscal 2025 outlook, expecting continued revenue growth.

Revenue increased 16% year-over-year to $7.9 billion.

GAAP EPS rose 52% to $0.44, while non-GAAP EPS increased to $0.49.

Annualized revenue run-rate (ARR) grew 45% to $2.1 billion.

Free cash flow declined to -$877 million, impacted by operational expenses.

Total Revenue
$7.85B
Previous year: $6.76B
+16.3%
EPS
$0.49
Previous year: $0.48
+2.1%
ARR
$2.1B
Previous year: $1.4B
+50.0%
Gross Margin
29.2%
Previous year: 36.4%
-19.8%
Non-GAAP Gross Margin
29.4%
Gross Profit
$2.3B
Previous year: $2.46B
-6.6%
Cash and Equivalents
$13.4B
Previous year: $3.76B
+257.4%
Free Cash Flow
-$877M
Previous year: -$482M
+82.0%
Total Assets
$70.3B
Previous year: $58.6B
+20.0%

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Hewlett Packard Enterprise Revenue by Segment

Forward Guidance

HPE expects revenue growth of 7% to 11% for fiscal 2025, with GAAP EPS projected to be between $1.15 and $1.35, and non-GAAP EPS between $1.70 and $1.90. Free cash flow is expected to reach approximately $1 billion. The company remains focused on cost reduction and innovation to drive long-term growth.

Positive Outlook

  • Revenue growth expected to be between 7% and 11% in fiscal 2025.
  • Non-GAAP EPS projected between $1.70 and $1.90.
  • Continued investment in innovation across cloud and edge solutions.
  • Maintained financial flexibility with strong cash reserves.
  • Improving operating efficiencies to enhance profitability.

Challenges Ahead

  • Potential macroeconomic headwinds affecting IT spending.
  • Declining free cash flow due to operational investments.
  • Regulatory challenges regarding the Juniper Networks acquisition.
  • Competitive pressures in cloud and AI infrastructure markets.
  • Supply chain constraints may impact product delivery timelines.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income