HPQ Surges 4.57% on Record $570M Volume as AI PCs and Back-to-School Demand Outpace Print Division Struggles

HP Inc. (HPQ) surged 4.57% on August 28, 2025, with a trading volume of $0.57 billion, marking a 78.6% increase from the prior day. The stock’s performance aligned with the company’s Q3 2025 earnings report, which highlighted robust growth in its personal systems segment driven by AI PC adoption, Windows 11 upgrades, and strong back-to-school demand. Revenue rose 3% year-over-year, though the print division faced declining hardware sales and pricing pressures.

The personal systems segment reported 6% annual revenue growth and 10% sequential gains, exceeding 25% of its product mix in AI PC shipments ahead of schedule. CEO Enrique Lores reiterated a 5%-10% price premium for AI-enabled devices. Meanwhile, the print segment saw a 4% revenue decline, impacted by softer demand in North America and Europe, aggressive pricing competition, and shifting enterprise spending priorities. Despite these challenges, the division maintained a 17.8% operating margin.

HP’s strategic focus on supply chain diversification and cost-cutting initiatives, including $2 billion in annualized savings by fiscal 2025, supported its financial resilience. The company also expanded production outside China and achieved 100% renewable energy in U.S. operations. Guidance for Q4 2025 included non-GAAP diluted EPS of $0.85-$0.95 and print operating margins near the top of the 16%-19% range.

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