Hewlett Packard Enterprise shares rise 5.10% intraday after Q4 earnings beat, raised guidance, and dividend increase.

Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) surged 5.10% intraday following its Q4 earnings report, which included a $0.62 EPS beat (exceeding $0.59 consensus), raised FY2026 EPS guidance to $2.25–$2.45 (above $2.21 consensus), and a 9.6% dividend increase to $0.1425. Despite a revenue miss ($9.68B vs. $9.94B) and delayed AI server deployments, investors prioritized the guidance upgrade and shareholder returns, which signaled resilience in profitability and confidence in cash flow. The stock’s intraday rally reflected optimism over near-term operational adjustments and the dividend hike, outweighing concerns about AI project timing and server sales.