HPE gives fiscal 2026 outlook and adds $3 billion to share buyback authorization
On October 15, 2025, HPE hosted its Securities Analyst Meeting and gave fiscal 2026 guidance, including revenue growth of 5% to 10% and non-GAAP diluted EPS of $2.20 to $2.40. The board approved a $3 billion increase to the share repurchase program, which has no expiration date, and the company announced a 10% increase to its annual dividend, subject to board approval. The filing also reorganizes segments into Cloud & AI, Networking, and Corporate Investments and Other starting in fiscal 2026, and HPE estimates Juniper-related workforce reductions will cost approximately $240 million.
Key points
- Fiscal 2026 guidance: revenue growth of 5% to 10%, non-GAAP diluted EPS of $2.20 to $2.40, GAAP diluted EPS of $0.57 to $0.77, and free cash flow of $1.5 billion to $2.0 billion
- Share repurchase authorization increased by $3 billion to approximately $3.7 billion in total, with no expiration date
- Annual dividend to increase 10% for fiscal 2026, subject to board approval
- Juniper integration workforce reductions estimated to cost approximately $240 million
The filing
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