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Apr 30, 2022
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Q2 2022 Earnings Report
Announced second quarter results with persistent demand driving orders and sustained margins.
Key Takeaways
Hewlett Packard Enterprise reported strong customer demand driving order growth up 20% from the prior-year period. Revenue was $6.7 billion, up 0.2% and 1.5% adjusted for currency from the prior-year period and in line with Q2 outlook. GAAP diluted net EPS was $0.19, flat from the prior-year period. Non-GAAP diluted net EPS was $0.44, down 4% from the prior-year period.
Orders: Strong customer demand drives order growth up 20% from the prior-year period, the fourth consecutive quarter of 20% or better order growth
As-a-Service orders increased 107% from the prior-year period, the 3rd consecutive quarter of doubling.
Revenue: $6.7 billion, up 0.2% and 1.5% adjusted for currency from the prior-year period and in line with Q2 outlook
GAAP gross margin of 32.4%, down 170 basis points from the prior-year period, primarily due to $105 million Russia related charges, and non-GAAP gross margin of 34.2%, down 10 basis points from the prior-year period, driven by disciplined execution and pricing actions.
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Forward Guidance
Hewlett Packard Enterprise estimates GAAP diluted net EPS to be in the range of $0.22 to $0.32 and non-GAAP diluted net EPS to be in the range of $0.44 to $0.54 for Q3 2022. Updates GAAP diluted net EPS to be in the range of $1.17 to $1.31 and non-GAAP diluted net EPS back to the original outlook of $1.96 to $2.10 for fiscal year 2022. Reiterates free cash flow guidance to be in the range of $1.8 to $2.0 billion for fiscal year 2022.
Positive Outlook
- Reiterates fiscal 2022 revenue growth of 3%-4% adjusted for currency
- Estimates GAAP diluted net EPS to be in the range of $0.22 to $0.32 and non-GAAP diluted net EPS to be in the range of $0.44 to $0.54 for Q3 2022
- Updates GAAP diluted net EPS to be in the range of $1.17 to $1.31 for fiscal year 2022
- Maintained non-GAAP diluted net EPS original outlook of $1.96 to $2.10 for fiscal year 2022
- Reiterates free cash flow guidance to be in the range of $1.8 to $2.0 billion for fiscal year 2022
Challenges Ahead
- Impact from Russia related operations
- Unfavorable currency movements
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