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Feb 29, 2024
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Hyatt CEO discusses recovery in the hotel industry. Insight on M&A activity and economic data in the U.S. Recap of Paramount earnings. Breakdown of HP's earnings performance. Discussions on interest rates, market trends, and future strategies in various sectors.
HPQ anticipates revenue growth from back-to-school seasonality and Windows 11 upgrade cycle.
Commercial PC refresh cycle and Windows 11 upgrade crucial for HPQ's future growth.
Declining printer sales and AI PCs pose challenges for HPQ's revenue streams and corporate market penetration.
Deep dives
PC Market Slowdown Reflects in HPQ's Q1 Results
HPQ reported Q1 results with a slowdown in the PC market impacting revenue, falling below consensus estimates. The company maintains its guidance, pinning hopes on macro improvement, back-to-school seasonality, and Windows 11 upgrade cycle for revenue boost.
Challenges and Hopes for HPQ in Second Half
HPQ anticipates a stronger second half, counting on improved consumer spending, seasonal upticks, and the Windows 11 upgrade cycle. However, doubts loom over the corporate IT spending impact and the need for a significant growth push in the upcoming months to meet targets.
Troughs and Commercial IT Spending in HPQ's Forecast
The PC refresh cycle within commercial IT spending is crucial for HPQ's future growth. The typical PC refresh cycle of four years points towards the potential for improvement post the expected trough by the next quarter, aligning with the Windows 11 upgrade cycle.
HPQ's Struggles in Printers Segment and AI PCs' Emergence
Declining hardware sales in the printers segment pose a challenge for HPQ, impacting the crucial supplies revenue stream. Furthermore, the emerging trend of AI PCs lacks an established application ecosystem, raising uncertainties for corporate purchases and workflow integration in the forthcoming period.
HPQ's Stock and Market Sentiments
HPQ's stock remains relatively flat over the past year, reflecting diverse analyst sentiments with a mix of buy, hold, and sell ratings. Analysts and investors have differing views on the company's future growth potential, heavily influenced by the expected PC upgrade cycle and challenges in the printer segment.
Mark Hoplamazian, President and Chief Executive Officer of Hyatt Hotels, joins the program to discuss his outlook for the hotel industry. Ted Smith, Co-Founder and President of Union Square Advisors, discusses M&A activity. Ira Jersey, Bloomberg Intelligence Chief US Interest Rate Strategist, joins to discuss today's economic data in the U.S. Geetha Ranganathan, Bloomberg Intelligence Analyst on US Media, recaps Paramount earnings. Woo Jin Ho, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Technology Analyst, joins to break down HP's earnings.