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Apr 30

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Q2 2025 Earnings Report

Hewlett Packard Enterprise reported solid revenue growth but a net loss due to a major non-cash goodwill impairment.

Key Takeaways

HPE delivered revenue growth across key business segments in Q2 2025, but posted a net loss of over $1 billion driven by a $1.4 billion goodwill impairment charge. Adjusted EPS came in above guidance.

Total Revenue
$7.63B
Previous year: $7.2B
+5.9%
EPS
$0.38
Previous year: $0.42
-9.5%
Annualized Revenue
$2.2B
Previous year: $1.51B
+46.0%
Gross Margin
28.4%
Previous year: 33%
-13.9%
Adj. Gross Margin
29.4%
Previous year: 33.1%
-11.2%
Gross Profit
$2.17B
Previous year: $2.38B
-8.7%
Cash and Equivalents
$11.7B
Previous year: $2.68B
+336.0%
Free Cash Flow
-$847M
Previous year: $610M
-238.9%
Total Assets
$67.9B
Previous year: $59.7B
+13.6%

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Hewlett Packard Enterprise Revenue by Segment

Forward Guidance

HPE expects stronger revenue and improved adjusted EPS in Q3 FY25, with continued focus on streamlining and innovation amid macro challenges.

Positive Outlook

  • Revenue expected between $8.2B and $8.5B for Q3
  • Non-GAAP EPS guidance between $0.40 and $0.45
  • Stability in Intelligent Edge growth trajectory
  • Higher margins expected in Hybrid Cloud segment
  • Focus on operational efficiency and streamlining

Challenges Ahead

  • GAAP EPS forecast remains low due to impairment effects
  • Server margins pressured by cost structure
  • Free cash flow has turned significantly negative
  • Ongoing macroeconomic uncertainties
  • Legacy goodwill impairments affecting net income

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income