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HP 8-K Report, Financial Results (Aug 26, 2026)

Reports
Earnings & Results·Exhibits & Filings
Filing Date
Filed August 26, 2026
Period End
August 26, 2026
Security
HPQ
In the record · 2016–202610-K1310-Q338-K140

HPQ filed 13 annual reports (10-K), 33 quarterly reports (10-Q) and 140 current reports (8-K) between 2016 and 2026.

  1. Restructuring8-K · Oct ’16Oct ’16
  2. Restructuring8-K · Oct ’19Oct ’19
  3. Leadership change8-K · Jan ’22Jan ’22
  4. Leadership change8-K · Oct ’25Oct ’25

01—Abstract

Summary

Summary of the 8-K filed August 26, 2026. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.

HP Inc. reported fiscal 2026 third-quarter net revenue of $15.7 billiona, up 12.5% (up 10.9% in constant currency) from the prior-year period.

GAAP diluted net EPS was $0.71b, down from $0.80 a year earlier, while non-GAAP diluted net EPS was $0.83, up from $0.75. Both measures include an $0.11 favorable impact from tariff refunds. The filing states that the GAAP and non-GAAP EPS results were above the previously provided outlook ranges.

Personal Systems net revenue was $11.8 billionc, up 18%, with a 4.6% operating margin, while Printing net revenue was $3.9 billion, down 2%, with an 18.1% operating margin. The company generated net cash provided by operating activities of $1.7 billion and free cash flow of $1.6 billion in the quarter, and returned $0.6 billion to shareholders through share repurchases and dividends. HP exited the quarter with $4.2 billion in gross cash.

Accounts receivable, inventory and accounts payable were $7.2 billiond, $10.3 billion and $21.4 billion, respectively. HP raised its fiscal 2026 outlook. The company now estimates GAAP diluted net EPS of $2.52 to $2.62, non-GAAP diluted net EPS of $3.19 to $3.29, and free cash flow of $3.0 to $3.2 billion, with the EPS estimates including a $0.19 favorable impact from estimated tariff refunds.

For the fiscal fourth quarter, HP estimates GAAP diluted net EPS of $0.74 to $0.84 and non-GAAP diluted net EPS of $0.69 to $0.79. The filing is an 8-K furnishing a news release (Exhibit 99.1) under Item 2.02, which is not deemed filed for Exchange Act purposes.

02—Key points

Key Highlights

  1. Q3 FY26 net revenue of $15.7 billion, up 12.5% year over year (up 10.9% in constant currency); Personal Systems revenue rose 18% to $11.8 billion, while Printing fell 2% to $3.9 billion.
  2. GAAP diluted net EPS of $0.71 vs. $0.80 in the prior-year quarter, down 11%, with the filing noting one-time tax and litigation benefits in the prior-year period; non-GAAP diluted net EPS of $0.83 vs. $0.75, up 11%.
  3. Both GAAP and non-GAAP Q3 EPS included an $0.11 favorable impact from tariff refunds.
  4. Q3 net cash from operating activities of $1.7 billion and free cash flow of $1.6 billion.
  5. Returned $0.6 billion to shareholders in Q3 through share repurchases and dividends; exited the quarter with $4.2 billion in gross cash.
  6. Raised FY26 outlook: GAAP diluted net EPS of $2.52 to $2.62, non-GAAP diluted net EPS of $3.19 to $3.29, and free cash flow of $3.0 to $3.2 billion.
  7. Q4 FY26 outlook: GAAP diluted net EPS of $0.74 to $0.84 and non-GAAP diluted net EPS of $0.69 to $0.79, both including an $0.08 favorable impact from estimated tariff refunds.

03—Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. How did HP's third-quarter results compare with the prior year?

    Net revenue rose 12.5% to $15.7 billion. GAAP diluted net EPS was $0.71, down from $0.80, while non-GAAP diluted net EPS rose to $0.83 from $0.75. The filing attributes the GAAP decline in part to one-time tax and litigation benefits in the prior-year period.

  2. What drove the results in the Personal Systems and Printing segments?

    Personal Systems net revenue was $11.8 billion, up 18% (17% in constant currency), with a 4.6% operating margin. Commercial PS revenue rose 22% and Consumer PS rose 10%. Printing net revenue was $3.9 billion, down 2%, with an 18.1% operating margin. Supplies revenue fell 3%.

  3. How much did tariff refunds affect earnings?

    Tariff refunds added an $0.11 favorable impact to both Q3 GAAP and non-GAAP diluted EPS. HP expects an $0.08 favorable impact in Q4 and a $0.19 favorable impact for full fiscal 2026 in its updated estimates.

  4. What is HP's updated fiscal 2026 outlook?

    HP raised its FY26 estimates to GAAP diluted net EPS of $2.52 to $2.62, non-GAAP diluted net EPS of $3.19 to $3.29, and free cash flow of $3.0 to $3.2 billion. Q4 guidance calls for GAAP diluted net EPS of $0.74 to $0.84 and non-GAAP diluted net EPS of $0.69 to $0.79.

  5. How much cash did HP generate and return to shareholders?

    HP generated $1.7 billion in net cash from operating activities and $1.6 billion in free cash flow in Q3. It returned $0.6 billion to shareholders through share repurchases and dividends and ended the quarter with $4.2 billion in gross cash.

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