HP Inc. is an American information technology company focused on personal computing, printing, and related technologies and services. Founded in 1939 by William Hewlett and David Packard, the company initially developed various inventions, including the audio oscillator. In 2015, Hewlett-Packard split into two separate entities: HP Inc., and Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE), which focuses on enterprise solutions. As of February 2026, Bruce Broussard is serving as interim CEO of HP Inc., stepping in after Enrique Lores' departure.
HP Inc. has recently emphasized AI integration across its product lines, showcasing new AI PCs and solutions at CES 2026. The company's "Future of Work" strategy aims to enhance productivity and improve the employee-workplace relationship through technology. However, HP faces challenges including declining PC unit volumes, increasing memory prices, and stiff competition in the PC and printer markets. HP is set to announce its Q1 2026 earnings on February 24, 2026, with analysts anticipating an EPS of $0.77 on revenue of $13.93 billion. The company's recent stock performance has underperformed the broader market, and Bank of America has downgraded the stock, citing the leadership transition and memory headwinds.
