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HP Shares Drop as 2026 Outlook Dims Amid Trade Challenges

2/25/2026

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HP Inc. expects fiscal 2026 results to be at the low end of forecasts due to U.S. trade regulations and rising memory chip costs, leading to a 3.6% drop in shares.
The company has made supply chain adjustments and implemented price increases to address these challenges.
HP reported a 6.9% increase in first-quarter revenue to $14.44 billion, exceeding analyst estimates.
The personal systems unit revenue grew 11% to $10.25 billion, while the printing segment declined by 2%.
HP's CFO noted a challenging year ahead, anticipating a decline in global demand for consumer electronics.

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HP Inc. expects fiscal 2026 results to be at the low end of forecasts due to U.S. trade regulations and rising memory chip costs, leading to a 3.6% drop in shares.
The company has made supply chain adjustments and implemented price increases to address these challenges.
HP reported a 6.9% increase in first-quarter revenue to $14.44 billion, exceeding analyst estimates.
The personal systems unit revenue grew 11% to $10.25 billion, while the printing segment declined by 2%.
HP's CFO noted a challenging year ahead, anticipating a decline in global demand for consumer electronics.