Hewlett Packard Enterprise Surpasses Q4 Expectations with Record Revenue, Shares Gain 9%

Hewlett Packard Enterprise (NYSE:HPE) saw its shares climb over 9% intra-day today after delivering fourth-quarter results that slightly exceeded expectations and offering guidance for the upcoming quarter that aligned with analyst projections.

For the quarter, HPE reported adjusted earnings per share of $0.58, surpassing the Street consensus estimate of $0.56. Revenue hit a record $8.5 billion, marking a 15% year-over-year increase and outpacing analysts' forecast of $8.26 billion.

The company's growth was propelled by strong performances in its server and hybrid cloud divisions. Server revenue surged 32% year-over-year to $4.7 billion, while hybrid cloud revenue grew 18% to reach $1.6 billion, showcasing the strength of its diversified enterprise solutions portfolio.

Looking ahead, HPE projected first-quarter 2025 adjusted earnings per share to range from $0.47 to $0.52, in line with the Street consensus estimate of $0.48. The company also expects mid-teens percentage revenue growth year-over-year in the upcoming quarter.