HP has set in motion a comprehensive workforce reduction initiative that will eliminate 4,000 to 6,000 positions worldwide by the end of October 2028. The technology manufacturer employs approximately 56,000 people, and the cuts reflect its strategic commitment to embedding artificial intelligence across operations to accelerate innovation and boost efficiency.
Product development areas, internal operations, and customer support functions will bear the primary burden of the planned reductions. HP expects to incur $650 million in restructuring expenses while positioning the company to deliver $1 billion in annual savings by 2028. These layoffs follow previous reductions of 1,000 to 2,000 employees implemented in February, demonstrating sustained organizational transformation.
Financial results reveal impressive revenue performance, with HP exceeding analyst expectations by posting $14.6 billion in fourth-quarter sales. The company has achieved significant market penetration with AI-capable personal computers, which comprised over 30% of shipments during the quarter ending October 31. Consumer and enterprise demand for AI-integrated computing solutions continues growing robustly.
However, profitability projections presented challenges. HP forecasts adjusted earnings per share between $2.90 and $3.20 for the upcoming year, falling below analyst expectations of $3.33. Soaring memory chip prices driven by intense datacenter demand have pushed memory costs to 15-18% of PC production expenses. Trade tariffs add additional financial constraints.
Investors responded unfavorably to the news, driving HP shares down 6%. The company’s transformation exemplifies widespread industry movement toward AI-driven operations as businesses increasingly leverage automation technologies to enhance competitiveness and reduce operational costs, despite significant workforce displacement.
