Hewlett Packard Enterprise Q2 2022 Earnings Report
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
- Operating loss in High Performance Computing & Artificial Intelligence was driven by supply constraints and delayed customer acceptances.
- Storage operating profit margin reflecting higher supply chain costs and unfavorable mix shift.
- Expect to record additional charges in the third quarter of fiscal 2022 related to our decision to exit Russia and Belarus, but do not expect these charges to be material.
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