10-KPeriod: FY2019

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co Annual Report, Year Ended Oct 31, 2019

Filed December 13, 2019For Securities:HPEHPE-PC

Summary

Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) reported for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2019, a net revenue of $29.1 billion, reflecting a 5.6% decrease year-over-year. This decline was attributed to the ongoing execution of the 'HPE Next' transformation initiative, aimed at streamlining operations and focusing on higher-growth, higher-margin solutions, alongside challenging macroeconomic conditions and go-to-market execution issues. Despite the revenue dip, HPE saw an improvement in gross margin to 32.6% from 29.9% in the prior year, driven by cost management, favorable commodity costs, and a shift towards higher-margin products within the Hybrid IT segment. The company continues its strategic shift towards an 'as-a-Service' business model, offering its portfolio through subscription-based, pay-per-use models. Key segments include Hybrid IT, Intelligent Edge (Aruba), Financial Services, and Corporate Investments. The Hybrid IT segment, while experiencing revenue decline, improved its operating margin. The Intelligent Edge segment saw a slight revenue decrease, impacted by sales execution issues and weaker demand, while Financial Services also reported a decrease in revenue. Financially, HPE ended the fiscal year with $4.1 billion in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash. The company continued its commitment to returning capital to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases, demonstrating a focus on financial discipline amidst its strategic transformation.

Financial Highlights

53 data points
Beta

Revenue

$29.14B

Net Income

$1.05B

3.6% Net Margin

EPS (Diluted)

$0.77

Total Assets

$51.80B

Cash & Equivalents

$3.75B

Free Cash Flow

$4.00B

Financial Statements
Beta
Revenue$29.14B
R&D Expenses$1.84B
SG&A Expenses$4.91B
Operating Expenses$27.86B
Operating Income$1.27B
Interest Expense$608.00M
Net Income$1.05B
EPS (Basic)$0.78
EPS (Diluted)$0.77
Shares Outstanding (Basic)1.35B
Shares Outstanding (Diluted)1.37B

Key Highlights

  • 1Net revenue for fiscal year 2019 was $29.1 billion, a 5.6% decrease from fiscal year 2018.
  • 2Gross margin improved to 32.6% in fiscal year 2019, up from 29.9% in fiscal year 2018.
  • 3The company is undergoing the 'HPE Next' initiative to simplify operations and shift investments toward higher-growth areas.
  • 4Hybrid IT segment revenue decreased by 6.8%, but its earnings from operations as a percentage of net revenue increased by 2.1 percentage points.
  • 5Intelligent Edge segment revenue decreased by 2.8%, with a significant drop in earnings from operations as a percentage of net revenue.
  • 6Financial Services segment revenue decreased by 2.5%, but its earnings from operations as a percentage of net revenue increased.
  • 7HPE maintained a strong liquidity position with $4.1 billion in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash as of October 31, 2019.

Frequently Asked Questions

For the fiscal year ended October 31, 2019, HPE reported net revenue of $29.1 billion, a decrease of 5.6% compared to fiscal year 2018. The company experienced an improvement in gross margin to 32.6%, driven by cost management initiatives and a shift in product mix.

HPE is actively executing its 'HPE Next' initiative, focused on simplifying its operating model, streamlining offerings, and shifting investments towards high-growth, higher-margin solutions and services, particularly in areas like edge-to-cloud platforms and as-a-Service models.

The Hybrid IT segment saw a revenue decline but an improvement in operating margin. The Intelligent Edge segment experienced a revenue decrease and a significant drop in operating margin. The Financial Services segment also reported lower revenue but an improved operating margin. Corporate Investments segment reported lower revenue and an increased loss from operations.

As of October 31, 2019, HPE had $4.1 billion in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash, indicating a solid liquidity position to support its operations and strategic initiatives.