HP (HPQ) reports Q2 earnings: What key metrics have to say
HP (HPQ) reported $14.41 billion in revenue for the quarter ended April 2026, representing a year-over-year increase of 9%. EPS of $0.86 for the same period compares to $0.71 a year ago. The reported revenue compares to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $13.92 billion, representing a surprise of +3.52%. The company delivered an EPS surprise of +20.11%, with the consensus EPS estimate being $0.72. While investors closely watch year-over-year changes in headline numbers — revenue and earnings — and how they compare to Wall Street expectations to determine their next course of action, some key metrics always provide a better insight into a companys underlying performance. As these metrics influence top- and bottom-line performance, comparing them to the year-ago numbers and what analysts estimated helps investors project a stocks price performance more accurately. Here is how HP performed in the just reported quarter in terms of the metrics most widely monitored and projected by Wall Street analysts:Days in accounts payable: 151.00 Days compared to the 140.50 Days average estimate based on two analysts.Days of sales outstanding in accounts receivable: 38.00 Days compared to the 31.00 Days average estimate based on two analysts.Days of supply in inventory: 73.00 Days versus 72.00 Days estimated by two
