Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co (NYSE:HPE, ETR:2HP) shares were up nearly 4.3% on Tuesday afternoon after it attracted a more than $1.5 billion investment from activist hedge fund Elliott Investment Management. The move follows a tough stretch for HPE, whose stock has fallen over 30% in the past year.
Hewlett Packard Enterprise stock has struggled since the technology company posted disappointing fiscal first-quarter earnings.
Elliott Investment Management took a more than $1.5 billion stake in Hewlett Packard Enterprise. The activist investor hopes to engage the company in discussions on how to improve shareholder value, a source told CNBC.
Hewlett Packard Enterprise faces challenges related to rising costs due to tariff hikes and the delayed Juniper acquisition, making the stock a risky bet.
Hewlett Packard Enterprise is transforming from legacy HP, focusing on servers, cloud, and consulting, with significant M&A activity enhancing its portfolio. HPE's business model emphasizes comprehensive solutions, including GreenLake's subscription-based cloud platform, driving significant ARR growth and shifting away from classic sales. Despite fierce competition and uncertainties around the Juniper deal, HPE's diversified offerings and strong financials position it well for future growth.
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Shares of Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) are getting clobbered on Friday. It comes after the tech giant reported underwhelming first quarter results and issued disappointing guidance.
HPE CEO Antonio Neri says the company is disappointed by the US Department of Justice lawsuit blocking their proposed acquisition of Juniper Networks. He joins Caroline Hyde and Jackie Davalos on "Bloomberg Technology".
Antonio Neri, HPE CEO, joins 'Money Movers' to discuss the company's quarterly earnings results, the execution challenges the company saw and how the chief executive fixed the issue.
Hewlett Packard Enterprise's first-quarter fiscal 2025 results reflect the benefits of growth in the Server, Hybrid Cloud and Financial services segments.
Close Key Takeaways Hewlett Packard Enterprise gave profit guidance below estimates.The IT firm also missed quarterly profit estimates, with CEO Antonio Neri noting "we could have executed better."Hewlett Packard Enterprise also announced a cost-cutting plan that includes reducing staff by about 5%. Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) shares plunged 15% Friday, a day after the information technology provider gave weak guidance and began cost-cutting measures. The company expects current-quarter adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $0.28 to $0.34, and full year of $1.70 to $1.90, Analysts surveyed by Visible Alpha were looking for current-quarter adjusted EPS of $0.50 and full year of $2.12. In the fiscal 2025 first quarter, HPE posted adjusted EPS of $0.49, also short of forecasts. Revenue increased 16% year-over-year to $7.85 billion, slightly above forecasts. CEO Antonio Neri explained that while the company "has a proven track record of consistent, disciplined execution," it "could have executed better in some areas in the quarter." HPE to Lay Off About 2,500 Employees HPE also announced that it was launching a cost-reduction plan "to reduce structural operating costs and continue advancing its ongoing commitment to profitable growth." It added that "the program is expected to be implemented through fiscal year 2026 and deliver gross savings of approximately $350 million by fiscal year 2027 through reductions in its workforce." To that end, Neri said on the earnings call that "we plan to reduce our employee base 5% over the next 12 to 18 months through the reduction of approximately 2,500 positions and expected attrition," according to a transcript provided by AlphaSense. Hewlett Packard Enterprise shares sank to their lowest level in more than a year. TradingView Do you have a news tip for Investopedia reporters? Please email us at tips@investopedia.com