Summary
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) reported its second-quarter results for fiscal year 2016, ending April 30, 2016. The company experienced a modest increase in net revenue, up 1.3% year-over-year, primarily driven by growth in its Enterprise Group segment, particularly in Networking and Servers. However, this growth was partially offset by unfavorable currency impacts and declines in the Enterprise Services and Software segments. Financially, HPE's net earnings were $320 million, or $0.18 per diluted share. The company has been actively managing its capital structure, including share repurchases totaling $1.2 billion in the period. A significant strategic development announced during the quarter was the plan to spin-off and merge the Enterprise Services business with Computer Sciences Corporation (CSC), a transaction expected to create substantial shareholder value upon completion. The company continues to navigate market shifts towards cloud computing and intense competition, while focusing on innovation and operational efficiency across its business segments.
Financial Highlights
52 data points| Revenue | $8.51B |
| Cost of Revenue | $3.35B |
| Gross Profit | $5.16B |
| R&D Expenses | $621.00M |
| SG&A Expenses | $1.65B |
| Operating Expenses | $8.06B |
| Operating Income | $451.00M |
| Interest Expense | $140.00M |
| Net Income | $320.00M |
| EPS (Basic) | $0.19 |
| EPS (Diluted) | $0.18 |
| Shares Outstanding (Basic) | 1.73B |
| Shares Outstanding (Diluted) | 1.75B |
Key Highlights
- 1Net revenue increased by 1.3% to $12.71 billion, with a 4.9% increase on a constant currency basis, driven by the Enterprise Group segment.
- 2Enterprise Services (ES) revenue declined by 2.0% year-over-year, but operating margin improved significantly due to service delivery efficiencies and cost savings.
- 3Announced plans for a tax-free spin-off and merger of the Enterprise Services business with Computer Sciences Corporation (CSC), expected to close by March 31, 2017.
- 4Share repurchases amounted to $1.2 billion during the six months ended April 30, 2016.
- 5The company reported net earnings of $320 million, or $0.18 per diluted share.
- 6Operating expenses, particularly R&D and SG&A, saw increases driven partly by the Aruba acquisition.
- 7The effective tax rate for the quarter was 11.8%, significantly lower than the statutory U.S. federal rate, due to favorable tax rates in lower-tax jurisdictions.