Hewlett-Packard Q3 diluted EPS down 9.6%, expects Q4 to be even worse
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GAAP diluted net EPS is expected to be in the range of $0.12 to $0.18.
Non-GAAP diluted net EPS was $0.88, down from to $0.89 in the prior-year period and above its previously provided outlook of $0.83 to $0.87.
Non-GAAP net earnings and non-GAAP diluted net EPS exclude after-tax costs of $750 million and $0.41 per diluted share, respectively, related to separation costs, the amortization of intangible assets, impairment of data center assets, defined benefit plan settlement charges, acquisition-related charges and restructuring charges.
For the fiscal 2015 fourth quarter, HP estimates non-GAAP diluted net EPS to be in the range of $0.92 to $0.98 and GAAP diluted net EPS to be in the range of $0.12 to $0.18.
Fiscal 2015 fourth quarter non-GAAP diluted net EPS estimates exclude after-tax costs of approximately $0.80 per share, related to separation costs, the amortization of intangible assets, restructuring charges, defined benefit plan settlement charges and acquisition-related charges.
For fiscal 2015, HP estimates non-GAAP diluted net EPS to be in the range of $3.59 to $3.65 and GAAP diluted net EPS to be in the range of $1.87 to $1.93.
Fiscal 2015 non-GAAP diluted net EPS estimates exclude after-tax costs of approximately $1.72 per share, related to separation costs, the amortization of intangible assets, restructuring charges, defined benefit plan settlement charges, impairment of data center assets and acquisition-related charges. â–