10-K

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-K

(Mark One)
☒	ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the fiscal year ended
October 31, 2024
Or
☐	TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from            to
Commission file number
1-4423

HP Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware	94-1081436
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)	(I.R.S. employer identification no.)
1501 Page Mill Road	94304
Palo Alto, California	(Zip code)
(Address of principal executive offices)

(650) 857-1501

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

____________________

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934:

Title of each class	Trading Symbol(s)	Name of each exchange on which registered
Common stock, par value $0.01 per share	HPQ	New York Stock Exchange

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:

None

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act. Yes ☒ No ☐

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act. Yes ☐ No ☒

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes ☒ No ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). Yes ☒ No ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act

Large accelerated filer ☒ Accelerated filer ☐ Non-accelerated filer ☐ Smaller reporting company ☐ Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has filed a report on and attestation to its management’s assessment of the effectiveness of its internal control over financial reporting under Section 404(b) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (15 U.S.C. 7262(b)) by the registered public accounting firm that prepared or issued its audit report. ☒

If securities are registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act, indicate by check mark whether the financial statements of the registrant included in the filing reflect the correction of an error to previously issued financial statements.☐

Indicate by check mark whether any of those error corrections are restatements that required a recovery analysis of incentive-based compensation received by any of the registrant’s executive officers during the relevant recovery period pursuant to §240.10D-1(b).☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ☐ No ☒

The aggregate market value of the registrant’s common stock held by non-affiliates was $27,487,738,771 based on the last sale price of common stock as of April 30, 2024.

The number of shares of HP Inc. common stock outstanding as of December 2, 2024 was 937,797,736 shares.

DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
DOCUMENT DESCRIPTION	10-K PART
Portions of the Registrant’s definitive proxy statement related to its 2025 Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be filed pursuant to Regulation 14A within 120 days after Registrant’s fiscal year end of October 31, 2024 are incorporated by reference into Part III of this Report.	III

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HP INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Form 10-K

For the Fiscal Year ended October 31, 2024

Table of Contents

		Page
	Forward-Looking Statements	3
	PART I
Item 1.	Business	5
Item 1A.	Risk Factors	12
Item 1B.	Unresolved Staff Comments	28
Item 1C.	Cybersecurity	28
Item 2.	Properties	29
Item 3.	Legal Proceedings	30
Item 4.	Mine Safety Disclosures	30
	PART II
Item 5.	Market for Registrant's Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities	31
Item 6.	Reserved	33
Item 7.	Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	34
Item 7A.	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk	48
Item 8.	Financial Statements and Supplementary Data	49
Item 9.	Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure	106
Item 9A.	Controls and Procedures	106
Item 9B.	Other Information	106
Item 9C.	Disclosure Regarding Foreign Jurisdictions that Prevent Inspections	106
	PART III
Item 10.	Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance	107
Item 11.	Executive Compensation	107
Item 12.	Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters	107
Item 13.	Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence	107
Item 14.	Principal Accounting Fees and Services	108
	PART IV
Item 15.	Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules	109
Item 16.	Form 10-K Summary	115

In this report on Form 10-K, for all periods presented, “we”, “us”, “our”, the “company”, the “Company”, “HP” and “HP Inc.” refer to HP Inc. (formerly Hewlett-Packard Company) and its consolidated subsidiaries.

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Forward-Looking Statements

This Annual Report on Form 10-K, including “Business” in Item 1 and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in Item 7, contains forward-looking statements based on current expectations and assumptions that involve risks and uncertainties. If the risks or uncertainties ever materialize or the assumptions prove incorrect, they could affect the business and results of operations of HP Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries which may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements and assumptions. All statements other than statements of historical fact are statements that could be deemed forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to projections of net revenue, margins, expenses, effective tax rates, net earnings, net earnings per share, cash flows, benefit plan funding, deferred taxes, share repurchases, foreign currency exchange rates or other financial items; any projections of the amount, timing or impact of cost savings or restructuring and other charges, planned structural cost reductions and productivity initiatives; any statements of the plans, strategies and objectives of management for future operations, including, but not limited to, our business model and transformation, our sustainability goals, our go-to-market strategy, the execution of restructuring plans and any resulting cost savings (including the Fiscal 2023 Plan (as defined herein)), net revenue or profitability improvements or other financial impacts; any statements concerning the expected development, demand, performance, market share or competitive performance relating to products or services; any statements concerning potential supply constraints, component shortages, manufacturing disruptions or logistics challenges; any statements regarding current or future macroeconomic trends or events and the impact of those trends and events on HP and its financial performance; any statements regarding pending investigations, claims, disputes or other litigation matters; any statements of expectation or belief as to the timing and expected benefits of acquisitions and other business combination and investment transactions; and any statements of assumptions underlying any of the foregoing.

Forward-looking statements can also generally be identified by words such as “future,” “anticipates,” “believes,” “estimates,” “expects,” “intends,” “plans,” “predicts,” “projects,” “will,” “would,” “could,” “can,” “may,” and similar terms.

Risks, uncertainties and assumptions that could affect our business and results of operations include factors relating to:

•HP’s ability to execute on its strategic plans, including the previously announced initiatives, business model changes and transformation;

•the development and transition of new products and services and the enhancement of existing products and services to meet evolving customer needs and respond to emerging technological trends, including artificial intelligence;

•the use of artificial intelligence;

•the impact of macroeconomic and geopolitical trends, changes and events, including the ongoing military conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East or tensions in the Taiwan Strait and South China Sea and the regional and global ramifications of these events;

•volatility in global capital markets and foreign currency, increases in benchmark interest rates, the effects of inflation and instability of financial institutions;

•risks associated with HP’s international operations and the effects of business disruption events, including those resulting from climate change;

•the need to manage (and reliance on) third-party suppliers, including with respect to supply constraints and component shortages, and the need to manage HP’s global, multi-tier distribution network and potential misuse of pricing programs by HP’s channel partners, adapt to new or changing marketplaces and effectively deliver HP’s services;

•the execution and performance of contracts by HP and its suppliers, customers, clients and partners, including logistical challenges with respect to such execution and performance;

•the competitive pressures faced by HP’s businesses;

•the impact of third-party claims of IP infringement;

•successfully innovating, developing and executing HP’s go-to-market strategy, including online, omnichannel and contractual sales, in an evolving distribution, reseller and customer landscape;

•successfully competing and maintaining the value proposition of HP’s products, including supplies and services;

•challenges to HP’s ability to accurately forecast inventories, demand and pricing, which may be due to HP’s multi-tiered channel, sales of HP’s products to unauthorized resellers or unauthorized resale of HP’s products or our uneven sales cycle;

•the hiring and retention of key employees;

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•the results of our restructuring plans (including the Fiscal 2023 Plan), including estimates and assumptions related to the cost (including any possible disruption of HP’s business) and the anticipated benefits of our restructuring plans;

•the protection of HP’s intellectual property assets, including intellectual property licensed from third parties;

•disruptions in operations from system security risks, data protection breaches, or cyberattacks;

•HP’s ability to maintain its credit rating, satisfy its debt obligations and complete any contemplated share repurchases, other capital return programs or other strategic transactions;

•changes in estimates and assumptions HP makes in connection with the preparation of its financial statements;

•the impact of changes to federal, state, local and foreign laws and regulations, including environmental regulations and tax laws;

•integration and other risks associated with business combination and investment transactions;

•our aspirations related to environmental, social and governance matters;

•potential impacts, liabilities and costs from pending or potential investigations, claims and disputes;

•the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting; and

•other risks that are described herein, including but not limited to the items discussed in “Risk Factors” in Item 1A of Part I of this report and that are otherwise described or updated from time to time in HP’s other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”).

HP’s Future Ready Plan includes HP's efforts to take advantage of future growth opportunities, including but not limited to, investments to drive growth, investments in our people, improving product mix, driving structural cost savings and other productivity measures. Structural cost savings represent gross reductions in costs driven by operational efficiency, digital transformation, and portfolio optimization. These initiatives include but are not limited to workforce reductions, platform simplification, programs consolidation and productivity measures undertaken by HP, which HP expects to be sustainable in the longer-term. These structural cost savings are net of any new recurring costs resulting from these initiatives and exclude one-time investments to generate such savings. HP’s expectations on the longer-term sustainability of such structural cost savings are based on its current business operations and market dynamics and could be significantly impacted by various factors, including but not limited to HP’s evolving business models, future investment decisions, market environment and technology landscape.

Forward-looking and other statements in this report may also address our corporate sustainability or responsibility progress, plans, and goals (including environmental matters), and the inclusion of such statements is not an indication that these contents are necessarily material to HP, investors or other stakeholders or required to be disclosed in HP’s filings, in each case, under U.S. securities or any other laws or requirements that may be applicable to HP. In addition, historical, current, and forward-looking sustainability-related statements may be based on standards for measuring progress that are still developing, internal controls and processes that continue to evolve, and assumptions that are subject to change in the future.

The forward-looking statements in this report are made as of the date of this filing and HP assumes no obligation and does not intend to update these forward-looking statements.

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PART I

ITEM 1. Business.

Overview

HP is a global technology leader and creator of solutions that enable people to bring their ideas to life and connect to the things that matter most. Operating in more than 170 countries, HP delivers innovative and sustainable devices, services and subscriptions for personal computing, printing, 3D printing, hybrid work, gaming and other related technologies.

We believe artificial intelligence (“AI”) is playing a critical role in the transformation of how people live and work, and customers are beginning to recognize the benefits in security, speed and cost. Our high-performing product portfolio includes HP’s new line of AI PCs and workstations built with the computing power to enable local AI processing for enhanced performance and features as well as intelligent print features incorporated into our home, office and graphics solutions.

Our broad range of security capabilities are designed to protect an increasingly distributed user base through security enhanced PCs and printers, hardware-enforced endpoint security software (for both HP and non-HP PCs), and endpoint security services. Our security solutions provide layered resiliency using enhanced features such as containment and isolation technology as well as the use of AI deep-learning to identify and remove malware threats.

We have three reportable segments: Personal Systems, Printing and Corporate Investments.

Personal Systems

Personal Systems offers desktops, notebooks, and workstations (including HP’s portfolio of AI PCs and workstations), thin clients, retail point-of-sale (“POS”) systems, displays, hybrid systems, software, solutions including endpoint security and services. Personal Systems includes support and deployment, configurations and extended warranty services and maintains multi-operating system and multi-architecture strategies using Microsoft Windows and Google Chrome operating systems, and predominantly uses processors from Intel, AMD, and NVIDIA.

Personal Systems groups its global business capabilities into the following business units when reporting business performance:

•Commercial PS consists of endpoint computing devices and hybrid systems, for use by enterprise, public sector (which includes education), and small- and medium-sized business (“SMB”) customers. These devices include our Pro and Elite commercial PC portfolio, our Z line of workstations, thin clients, retail POS systems, and HP’s Dragonfly and Chromebook PCs. HP offers a range of secure services and solutions to commercial customers to help them manage the lifecycle of their PCs and mobility installed base.

•    Consumer PS consists of devices, accessories and services which are optimized for consumer usage, focusing on gaming, learning and working remotely, consuming multi-media for entertainment, managing personal life activities, sharing information and staying connected, informed, and secure. These devices include our new Omni consumer PC portfolio, the Omen and Victus gaming lines, and HP’s Spectre, Envy, Pavilion and Chromebook PCs.

Printing

Printing provides consumer and commercial printer hardware, supplies, services and solutions. Printing is also focused on Graphics and 3D Printing and Personalization in the commercial and industrial markets. Our global business capabilities within Printing are described below:

•Office Printing Solutions delivers HP’s security enhanced office printers, supplies, services, and solutions to SMBs, public sector and large enterprises. It also includes Original Equipment Manufacturer (“OEM”) hardware and solutions.

•Home Printing Solutions delivers innovative and security enhanced printing products, supplies, services and solutions for the home, home business and micro business customers utilizing both HP’s Ink and Laser technologies.

•Graphics Solutions delivers large-format, commercial and industrial solutions and supplies to print service providers and packaging converters through a wide portfolio of printers and presses.

•3D Printing & Personalization offers a portfolio of additive manufacturing solutions and supplies to help customers succeed in their additive and digital manufacturing journey. HP offers complete solutions in collaboration with an ecosystem of partners.

Printing groups its global business capabilities into the following business units when reporting business performance:

•Commercial Printing consists of office printing solutions, graphics solutions and 3D printing and personalization, excluding supplies;

•Consumer Printing consists of home printing solutions, excluding supplies; and

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•Supplies comprises a set of highly innovative consumable products, ranging from ink and laser cartridges to media, industrial graphics supplies and 3D printing and personalization supplies, for recurring use in consumer and commercial hardware.

Corporate Investments

Corporate Investments includes certain business incubation and investment projects.

Competition

We encounter strong competition in all areas of our business activity. We compete on the basis of technology, innovation, performance, price, quality, reliability, brand, reputation, distribution, range of products and services, ease of use of our products, account relationships, customer training, service, support and solutions including subscription-based offerings and financing, security, availability of application software, and our sustainable impact.

The markets for each of our key business segments are characterized by strong competition among major corporations with long-established positions and a large number of new and rapidly growing firms. Most product life cycles are short, and to remain competitive we must develop new products and services, periodically enhance our existing products and services and compete effectively based on the factors listed above. In addition, we compete with many of our current and potential partners, including OEMs that design, manufacture and often market their products under their own brand names. Our successful management of these competitive partner relationships will be critical to our future success. Moreover, we anticipate that we will have to continue to adjust prices on many of our products and services to stay competitive.

The competitive environment in which each key segment operates is described below:

Personal Systems. The markets in which Personal Systems operates are highly competitive and are characterized by price competition and introduction of new products and solutions. Our primary competitors are Acer Inc., Apple Inc., ASUSTeK Computer Inc., Dell Inc., Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd., Lenovo Group Limited, Logitech International S.A., Microsoft Corporation, Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., and Toshiba Corporation. In certain geographies, we also experience competition from local companies and from generically-branded or “white box” manufacturers. Our competitive advantages include our broad product portfolio, our innovation, and research and development capabilities including security features, our innovative design work, our brand and procurement leverage, our ability to cross-sell our portfolio of offerings, our extensive service and support offerings, the accessibility of our products and the execution of our broad-based distribution strategy from retail and commercial channels to direct sales.

Printing. The markets for printer hardware and associated supplies are highly competitive. Printing’s key customer segments each face competitive market pressures in pricing and the introduction of new products. Our primary competitors include Brother Industries, Ltd., Canon Inc., Lexmark International, Inc., Pantum, Seiko Epson Corporation, The Ricoh Company Ltd., and Xerox Corporation Ltd. In addition, independent suppliers offer non-original supplies (including imitation, refill and remanufactured alternatives), which are often available for lower prices, but which can also offer lower print quality and reliability compared to HP original inkjet and toner supplies. These and other competing products are often sold alongside our products through online or omnichannel resellers, retailers or distributors, or such resellers, retailers and distributors may highlight the availability of lower cost non-original supplies. Our competitive advantages include our comprehensive high-quality solutions for the home, office and publishing environments, our innovation, and research and development capabilities including security features, sustainability, our brand, and the accessibility of our products through a broad-based distribution strategy from retail and commercial channels to direct sales.

Sales, Marketing and Distribution

We manage our business and report our financial results based on the business segments described above. Our customers are organized by consumer and commercial groups, and purchases of HP products, solutions and services may be fulfilled directly by HP or indirectly through a variety of partners, utilizing their own physical or internet stores or an omnichannel combination of the two, including:

•retailers that sell our products to the public focusing on consumers and SMBs;

•resellers that sell our products and services, frequently with their own value-added products or services, to targeted customer groups;

•distribution partners that supply our products and solutions to resellers and retailers in certain geographies; and

•system integrators and other business intermediaries that provide various levels of services, including systems integration work and as-a-service solutions, and typically partner with us on client solutions that require our products and services.

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The mix of our business conducted by direct sales or channel sales differs by business and geographic market. We believe that customer buying patterns and different geographic market conditions require us to tailor our sales, marketing and distribution efforts to the geographic market and sub-geographic specificities for each of our businesses. We are focused on driving the depth and breadth of our market coverage while identifying efficiencies and productivity gains in both our direct and indirect routes to market. Our businesses collaborate to accomplish strategic and process alignment where appropriate. For example, we typically assign an account manager to manage relationships across our business with large enterprise customers. The account manager is supported by a team of specialists with product and services expertise and drives both direct and indirect sales to their assigned customers. For other customers and for consumers, we typically manage both direct online sales as well as channel relationships with retailers mainly targeting consumers and SMBs and commercial resellers mainly targeting SMBs, mid-market accounts, public sector and large enterprises.

Manufacturing and Materials

We utilize outsourced manufacturers (“OMs”) around the world to manufacture HP-designed products to generate cost efficiencies, reduce time to market, and maintain flexibility in our supply chain and manufacturing processes. We also manufacture finished products from components and sub-assemblies that we acquire from a wide range of vendors.

We utilize two primary methods of fulfilling demand for products: building products to order and configuring products to order. Building products to order maximizes manufacturing and logistics efficiencies by producing high volumes of basic product configurations. Alternatively, configuring products to order enables products to match a customer’s hardware and software customization requirements.

Like other participants in the information technology (“IT”) industry, we ordinarily acquire materials and components through a combination of blanket and scheduled purchase orders to support our demand requirements for periods averaging 90 to 120 days. We also may acquire component inventory in times of growth or in anticipation of significant price volatility or supply constraints for certain components that are not available from multiple sources. Additionally, while most of our products have existing or readily available alternative sources of supply, some of our components are obtained from a single source due to technology, availability, price, quality or other considerations.

Research and Development

Innovation across products, services, business models and processes is a key element of our culture and success. We are focused on developing products, services and solutions that anticipate customers’ changing needs and desires, and emerging technological trends, including accelerating the delivery of AI throughout our product portfolio. We continue to invest in innovation in both the areas where we believe we can make a unique contribution and where strategic partnerships will leverage our cost structure and maximize our customers’ experiences.

Intellectual Property

We seek patent protection for inventions likely to be incorporated into our products and services or where obtaining such proprietary rights will maintain or improve our competitive position. As of October 31, 2024, our worldwide patent portfolio included over 22,000 patents which expire at various dates, generally 20 years from their original filing dates.

We believe that our patents and patent applications are important for maintaining the competitive differentiation of our products and services, enhancing our freedom of action to sell our products and services in markets in which we choose to participate, and maximizing our return on research and development investments. No single patent is essential to HP as a whole or to any of HP’s business segments.

In addition to developing our patent portfolio, we license intellectual property (“IP”) from third parties. We have also granted and continue to grant to others licenses, and other rights, under our patents when we consider these arrangements to be in our interest. These license arrangements include a number of cross-licenses with third parties.

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Seasonality

We experience some seasonal trends in the sale of our products and services. For example, European sales are often weaker in the summer months and consumer sales are often stronger in the fourth calendar quarter. Demand during the spring and early summer months also may be adversely impacted by market anticipation of seasonal trends. Historical seasonal patterns may be impacted by supply constraints, shifts in customer behavior and the evolving impacts of macroeconomic challenges.

Sustainability and Environmental, Social, and Governance Activities

At HP, we believe how we do things is just as important as what we do. Our Sustainable Impact goals reflect our efforts to tackle key issues in Climate, Human Rights, and Digital Equity. For more information on our sustainability goals, programs, and performance, including our methodology for calculating progress towards our GHG and other sustainability goals, we refer you to our annual Sustainable Impact Report, available on our website (which is not incorporated by reference herein).

Environment

Our operations are subject to regulation under various federal, state, local and foreign laws concerning the environment, including laws addressing the discharge of pollutants into the air and water, the management and disposal of hazardous substances and wastes, and the cleanup of contaminated sites.

We proactively evaluate and at times replace materials in our products and supply chain, taking into account, among other things, published lists of substances of concern, new and upcoming legal requirements, customer preferences and scientific analysis that indicates a potential impact to human health or the environment.

We are committed to complying with all environmental laws applicable to our operations, products and services and to reducing our environmental impact across all aspects of our business. This commitment is reflected and outlined in our Sustainable Impact goals, our comprehensive environmental, health and safety policy, strict environmental management of our operations and worldwide environmental programs and services.

Human Capital

HP employs approximately 58,000 employees in 59 countries. Together, they power HP innovation by applying their diverse skills and perspectives to create transformative solutions for our partners and customers worldwide. Our aim is to attract and retain exceptional talent by providing engaging work experiences that help our employees thrive. We promote ongoing learning and development, offer comprehensive compensation and benefits, and focus on health, safety, and well-being to set employees up to do their best work and achieve their career aspirations. To deliver on these priorities, HP senior leaders are accountable for meeting management by objective (“MBO”) goals for employee engagement, diversity and inclusion, and leadership development.

Employee Engagement

We regularly collect feedback from employees to better understand and improve their workplace experiences and to identify ways to strengthen our culture. In fiscal year 2024, 90% of employees participated in our annual survey, and we continued to see strong overall engagement, exceeding top quartile benchmarks for most of the external comparisons we track. We saw similar strength in our internal inclusion index, and employees demonstrated their engagement by providing a high volume of written comments in this year’s survey. Beyond the annual survey, we regularly seek out employee feedback through a variety of pulse polls and take action to address their ideas, suggestions, and concerns.

Talent Development

We have a multi-faceted talent, learning, and skill-development strategy. First, we emphasize diversity of backgrounds, experience, and perspectives in our senior talent pipeline, and invest in targeted approaches such as leadership assessments, external education opportunities, coaching, job rotations, and immersive, experiential learning to ensure our executives are equipped to lead HP, both now and in the future. We also support talent through an extensive portfolio of internal and external development programs designed to accelerate their career growth. Additionally, we prepare new people managers with development experiences designed, among other things, to build coaching skills and champion inclusion.

We are committed to the continuous growth of employees. We provide enterprise-wide skill development solutions and resources that focus on the critical skills all employees need to perform at their best in their jobs today and in the future. In partnership with industry thought partners and internal experts, HP offers learning opportunities in key areas such as software development, artificial intelligence, data science, product management, communications, change agility, and strategic thinking. HP prioritizes skill development experiences that accommodate employee-specific needs and demanding schedules, with an emphasis on learning that drives immediate application and measurable behavior change.

In addition to skill development resources, HP also offers formal education assistance through our Degree Assistance Program which provides employees with the opportunity to participate in higher academic education.

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Hybrid Work Strategy

At HP, hybrid work balances workplace flexibility with time working together to collaborate and connect in person at our sites. Our goal is to provide the ability to work seamlessly across a diverse ecosystem of workplaces, enabled by enhanced tools and technology designed to optimize productivity and collaboration.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

We strive to create an inclusive workplace where everyone can bring their unique perspectives to work and reach their full potential. This commitment is at the heart of our innovation model, where people with diverse backgrounds, knowledge, and experiences collaborate to create breakthrough technologies and deliver valued solutions to our customers.

We also strive to ensure equal opportunities and access for all employees. We continue to work on removing barriers through external hiring and outreach and by providing internal programs and development opportunities and training for managers on inclusive leadership.

Pay Equity

People should be paid equitably for what they do and how they do it, regardless of their gender, race, or other protected characteristics. We benchmark and set pay ranges based on relevant market data and consider factors such as an employee’s role, experience, skills, and performance. We also regularly review our compensation practices, both in terms of our overall workforce and individual employees, to make sure our pay is fair and equitable.

Since 2016, we have reviewed employees’ compensation with the support of independent third-party experts to ensure consistent pay practices. In fiscal year 2024, we continued to expand our annual pay equity assessment to include additional countries representing a majority of our global workforce. The independent analysis did not reveal any systemic issues and we addressed areas of potential concern as part of our off-cycle compensation process.

Health, Safety, and Wellness

The holistic wellbeing of our employees is vital to HP’s success. Our environmental, health, and safety leadership team uses our global injury and illness reporting system to assess worldwide and regional trends as a part of quarterly reviews. We focus on reducing and effectively managing risks at HP-owned and partner-owned manufacturing facilities, and injury rates continue to be low.

We sponsor a global wellness program designed to enhance wellbeing for all HP employees. Throughout the year, we encourage healthy behaviors across our five pillars of wellness—physical, financial, emotional, life balance, and social/community—through regular communications, educational sessions, voluntary progress tracking, wellness challenges, and other incentives. In addition to our regular annual wellbeing programs, we provide specialized programs and campaigns in line with employee needs at the time. Our campaign this year, “Elevate Your Everyday,” encouraged employees to challenge themselves to embrace new experiences and opportunities for personal development, all with the help of HP-provided mindfulness apps, targeted mental health support, individual assessments, and expanded financial wellbeing programs.

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Information about our Executive Officers

The following are our current executive officers:

Alex Cho; age 52; President, Personal Systems

Mr. Cho has served as President, Personal Systems since June 2018. From 2014 to 2018, Mr. Cho served as Global Head and General Manager of Commercial Personal Systems. Prior to that role, Mr. Cho served as the Vice President and General Manager of the LaserJet Supplies team from 2010 to 2014.

Julie Jacobs; age 58; Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel

Ms. Jacobs has served as Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel since October 2022. Previously, Ms. Jacobs served as Senior Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary of Yahoo, a leading internet, media, and technology company, from September 2021 to October 2022. Prior to Yahoo, Ms. Jacobs served as Executive Vice President and General Counsel of Verizon Media, a global media and technology company, from June 2017 to September 2021. Prior to Verizon Media, Ms. Jacobs spent over 16 years in various senior legal roles at AOL, a global internet, media and technology company, including serving as AOL’s Executive Vice President, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary from May 2010 to June 2017.

Stephanie Liebman; age 55; Global Controller

Ms. Liebman has served as Global Controller since December 2023 and as Senior Vice President and Finance Chief Operations Officer at HP since February 2023. Prior to rejoining HP, she served as Senior Vice President at NTT Data Services, a provider of IT and business services, from March 2019 to January 2023. Before that she spent over 21 years at HP in various roles including Chief Audit Executive and Vice President of Enterprise Services Financial Operations. Ms. Liebman is a Certified Public Accountant.

Enrique Lores; age 59; President and Chief Executive Officer

Mr. Lores has served as President and Chief Executive Officer since November 2019. Throughout his over 30-year tenure with the company, Mr. Lores held leadership positions across the organization, serving as President, Printing, Solutions and Services from November 2015 to November 2019, and prior to that role, leading the Separation Management Office for HP Inc. Previously, Mr. Lores was the Senior Vice President and General Manager for Business Personal Systems. Before his Business Personal Systems role, Mr. Lores was Senior Vice President of Customer Support and Services.

Kristen Ludgate; age 62; Chief People Officer

Ms. Ludgate has served as Chief People Officer since July 2021. Previously, Ms. Ludgate served as Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer at 3M, a global technology company, from June 2018 until July 2021. Ms. Ludgate held a wide range of leadership positions during her 17 years with 3M, leading global teams in human resources, legal, compliance, and communications.

David McQuarrie; age 49; Chief Commercial Officer

Mr. McQuarrie has served as Chief Commercial Officer since November 2022. Previously, Mr. McQuarrie served as Senior Vice President & General Manager, Personal Systems Category, from November 2021 to November 2022, Global Head of Customer Support from November 2019 to November 2021, and Global Head of Print Business Management from January 2017 to October 2019. Prior to joining HP, Mr. McQuarrie served in various sales leadership positions at global personal computer and technology companies Lenovo (2008 to 2016) and Dell (1998 to 2007).

Anneliese Olson; age 53; President of Imaging, Printing & Solutions

Ms. Olson has served as President of Imaging, Printing and Solutions since November 2024 and has over 28 years of experience at the Company. Previously, she served as Senior Vice President & Managing Director, North America Market, and prior to that as Senior Vice President & Chief Operating Officer, Worldwide Print.

Karen L. Parkhill; age 59; Chief Financial Officer

Ms. Parkhill has served as Chief Financial Officer since August 2024. Previously, she served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Medtronic plc, a healthcare technology company, a position she held since June 2016. Prior to Medtronic, Ms. Parkhill served as Vice Chairman and Chief Financial Officer of Comerica Incorporated, a financial services company, from 2011 to 2016. Ms. Parkhill was a member of Comerica’s Management Executive Committee and the Comerica Bank Board of Directors. Prior to joining Comerica, Ms. Parkhill worked for J.P. Morgan Chase & Co., a financial services company, in various capacities from 1992 to 2011, including serving as Chief Financial Officer of the Commercial Banking business from 2007 to 2011.

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ITEM 1A. Risk Factors.

The following discussion of risk factors contains forward-looking statements. These risk factors may be important for understanding any statement in this Form 10-K or elsewhere. The following information should be particularly read in conjunction with Part I, Item I, “Business” and Part II, Item 7, “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and the Consolidated Financial Statements and related notes in Part II, Item 8, “Financial Statements and Supplementary Data” of this Form 10-K.

The risks we describe in this Form 10-K or in our other SEC filings or additional risks and uncertainties not presently known to us or that we currently believe to be immaterial could, in ways we may not be able to accurately predict, recognize or control, have a material adverse effect on our business, reputation, financial position, results of operations, cash flows and stock price, and they could cause our future results to be materially different than we presently anticipate.

STRATEGIC AND OPERATIONAL RISKS

If we cannot successfully execute our strategy and continue to develop, manufacture and market innovative products, services and solutions, our business and financial performance may suffer.

To execute our strategy, we must, among other things, optimize our cost structure, make long-term investments, develop or acquire and appropriately protect intellectual property, commit significant research and development and other resources, evolve our go-to-market strategy and business model to meet changing market dynamics, forces and demand. In addition, we need to innovate, develop and execute on evolutionary strategies in a rapidly changing and increasingly hybrid environment, seize on disruptive opportunities and effectively respond to secular trends and shifts in customer preferences. Our financial performance will depend in part on our ability to remain competitive in offerings geared towards new or emerging market trends, such as artificial intelligence and hybrid consumption. For example, in fiscal year 2024 we experienced continued demand softness in printing products and solutions and we believe we and others in our industry face continuing secular challenges related to, among other things, decreased demand for printing products and solutions as a result of increased digitization and hybrid work, and increasing competition from generic alternatives. We also need to ensure our existing offerings in this space, such as managed services and print software, remain sufficiently differentiated. Our efforts to mitigate the impact of these challenges, such as by seeking to increase our margin and market share and drive demand in subscription services and other recurring-revenue based business models, may not be successful, and shifting to recurring-revenue based business may require us to forego upfront revenue. In addition, we may be unable to successfully execute our strategy, sufficiently invest in, prioritize research and development, market and scale, or accurately project the financial performance of our key growth areas, other strategic growth initiatives and existing offerings, accurately predict technological or business trends or control costs. Moreover, the process of developing new high-technology products, services and solutions and enhancing existing products, services and solutions, including through the introduction of AI capabilities, is complex, costly and uncertain, and we may be unable to anticipate or respond to customers’ changing needs, accurately identify emerging technological trends or accurately project the demand, pricing, or other market dynamics of such trends. Our ability to successfully offer our products, services and solutions in this rapidly evolving market requires an effective planning, forecasting, and management process to enable us to effectively calibrate and adjust our business and business models in response to fluctuating market opportunities and conditions. This effort includes execution of effective go-to-market plans, which may require us to evolve our talent and capabilities, incentive plans (especially for evolution to recurring revenue business), and coverage models. In addition, we may be unable to appropriately prioritize and balance our initiatives or effectively manage change throughout our organization.

Our industry is subject to rapid and substantial innovation, technological change and customer preferences. Even if we successfully develop new products, solutions and technologies, future products, solutions and technologies, including those created by our competitors, may eventually supplant ours if we are unable to keep pace with technological advances and end-user requirements and preferences and timely enhancement of our existing products and technologies or develop new ones. As a result, we could lose market share and certain of our products, solutions and technologies may be rendered uneconomical or obsolete.

After we develop a product, we must be able to quickly manufacture appropriate volumes while also managing costs and preserving or improving margins. To accomplish this, we must accurately forecast volumes, mixes of products and configurations that meet customer and legal requirements, and we may not succeed in doing so within a given product’s lifecycle or at all. Any delay in the development, production or marketing of a new product, service or solution could result in us not being among the first to market, which could further harm our competitive position. Moreover, new products and services may not be profitable, and even if they are profitable, the operating margins may not be as high as the historical or anticipated margins.

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We expect the proliferation of AI to have a significant impact on our industry and the markets in which we compete, and the development and use of AI presents competitive, reputational, and liability risks.

We believe the proliferation of AI, especially as it relates to our product and solutions offerings, will have a significant impact on customer preferences and market dynamics in our industry, and our ability to effectively compete in this space will be critical to our financial performance. We also believe that the effective use of AI in our internal operations is important to our long-term success. We are working to incorporate AI capabilities into our consumer and commercial products and solutions, as well as across the company in our own internal operations, and our research into and continued development of such technologies remain ongoing. As with many innovations, AI presents risks, challenges, and unintended consequences that could affect its rate and success of adoption, and therefore our business, and there is no guarantee that our use of AI or incorporation of AI capabilities into our products and solutions will benefit our business operations or result in products and solutions that are preferred by our customers. We have invested, and expect to continue to invest, significant resources to build and support our AI products. If our AI products fail to operate as anticipated or as well as competing products or otherwise do not meet customer needs or if we are unable to bring AI-enabled products and solutions to market as effectively, or with the same speed or in the same volumes, as our competitors, we may fail to recoup our investments in AI or improve our financial performance, our competitive position may be harmed, and our business and reputation may be adversely impacted. Moreover, our actions to drive demand to AI products may result in cannibalization of demand for our traditional, non-AI products.

In addition, AI algorithms may be flawed. Datasets may be insufficient or contain biased information. AI models deployed by us or our partners may lead to unexpected or unintended outcomes that could erode trust in our AI products and solutions and potentially cause harm to individuals or society. These deficiencies and other failures of AI systems could subject us to competitive harm, regulatory action, legal liability, including under new proposed legislation regulating AI in jurisdictions such as the U.S. and European Union, new applications of existing data protection, privacy, intellectual property, and other laws, and brand or reputational harm. Additionally, our obligations to comply with the evolving legal and regulatory landscape could entail significant costs or limit our ability to incorporate certain AI capabilities into our products and solutions. Some AI capabilities also present ethical issues, and we may be unsuccessful in identifying or resolving issues before they arise. If we enable or offer AI products or solutions or implement AI capabilities in our internal operations that are controversial because of their impact on human rights, the environment, privacy, employment, or other social, economic, or political issues, we may experience brand or reputational harm or greater employee attrition.

We are heavily dependent on third-party suppliers and supply chain issues have adversely affected, and could adversely affect in the future, our financial results.

We have at times operated in a supply-constrained environment and have faced, and may face in the future, component shortages, logistics challenges and manufacturing disruptions that impact our revenues, profitability and cash flows. We are heavily dependent on third-party suppliers and their ability to deliver sufficient key components, products and services at reasonable prices and in time for us to meet schedules for the delivery of our products and services. In addition, our operations depend on our ability to anticipate and our suppliers’ ability to fulfill, our needs for sufficient key components, products and services (including sourcing matched sets). Given the wide variety of products and services we offer, the large and diverse distribution of our suppliers and contract manufacturers, and the long lead times required to manufacture, assemble and deliver certain components and products, problems have and could continue to arise in production, planning and inventory management. Third-party suppliers may have limited financial resources to withstand challenging business conditions, particularly as a result of increased interest rates or emerging market volatility, and our business could be negatively impacted if key suppliers are forced to cease or limit their operations. Changes or additions to our supply chain require considerable time and resources and involve significant risks and uncertainties.

We also have experienced, and may experience in the future, gross margin declines in certain businesses, reflecting the effect of competitive pricing pressures and increases in component and manufacturing costs resulting from higher labor and material costs borne by our manufacturers and suppliers that we are unable to pass on to our customers. Our business may be disrupted if we are unable to obtain equipment, parts or components from our suppliers—and our suppliers from their suppliers—due to the insolvency of key suppliers or the inability of key suppliers to obtain credit, or if any of our distributors lack sufficient financial resources to withstand economic weakness. In addition, our ongoing efforts to optimize the efficiency of our supply chain for cost or redundancy could cause supply disruptions and be more expensive, time-consuming and resource-intensive than expected. Furthermore, certain of our suppliers and OMs may decide to discontinue business with us or limit the allocation of products to us, which could result in our inability to fill our supply needs, jeopardizing our ability to fulfill our contractual obligations, which could in turn, result in a decrease in sales, profitability and cash flows, contract penalties or terminations, and damage to customer relationships.

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In addition, our business is subject to the following specific supply chain related risks:

•Component shortages. We have at times experienced and may in the future experience a shortage of, or a delay in receiving, certain components as a result of strong demand, capacity constraints, supplier financial weaknesses, disputes with suppliers (some of whom are also our customers), disruptions in the operations of component suppliers, supplier ability to demonstrate regulatory compliance, regulatory restrictions on specific components in certain markets, other problems experienced by suppliers or problems we face during the transition to new suppliers. For example, a market shortage of integrated circuits and panels and other component supply has at times affected, and may affect in the future, lead times, the cost of that supply, and our ability to meet customer demand for our products. Additionally, our Personal Systems business relies heavily upon OMs to manufacture our products and we are therefore dependent upon the continuing operations of those OMs. We represent a substantial portion of the business for certain OMs, and changes to the nature or volume of our business transactions with a particular OM could adversely affect the OM and lead to shortages or delays in receiving component products from that OM. Increased demand for particular components due to industry trends, including components required for the operation of AI, may lead to shortages, delays, and price increases. Our anticipation of these and other supply chain dynamics may result in us purchasing components in greater volumes and on earlier schedules in order to secure an adequate supply, which could adversely affect our working capital and cash flow. If shortages or delays in component products occur, the price of certain components may increase, we may be exposed to quality issues, or the components may not be available at all. We may not be able to secure enough components at reasonable prices or of acceptable quality to build products or provide services in a timely manner in the quantities needed or according to our specifications. Accordingly, we may lose time-sensitive sales, incur additional freight costs or be unable to pass on price increases to our customers due to such component shortages or delays. If we cannot adequately address a component supply issue, we may have to re-engineer some product or service offerings, which could result in further costs and delays.

•Sourcing inventory planning. In order to secure components for our products or services, we have and may continue to make advance payments to suppliers or enter into non-cancelable commitments with vendors. In addition, we have and may continue to strategically purchase components in advance of demand to take advantage of favorable pricing or to address concerns about future availability, which could adversely affect our working capital and cash flow. If we fail to anticipate customer demand, an oversupply could result in excess or obsolete components.

•Contractual terms. As a result of binding long-term price or purchase commitments with vendors, we may be obligated to purchase components or services at prices that are higher than those available in the current market and may be limited in our ability to respond to changing market conditions. If we commit to purchasing components or services for prices in excess of the then-current market price, we may be at a disadvantage to competitors who have access to components or services at lower prices, our gross margin could suffer, and we could incur additional charges relating to inventory obsolescence. In addition, many of our competitors obtain products or components from the same OMs and suppliers that we utilize. Our competitors may obtain better pricing, more favorable contractual terms and conditions, or more favorable allocations of products and components, and our ability to engage in relationships with certain OMs and suppliers could be limited. The practice employed by our Personal Systems business of purchasing product components and transferring those components to OMs may create large supplier receivables with the OMs that, depending on the financial condition of the OMs, may create collectability risks. In addition, to secure components, we may accept contractual terms and conditions that are less favorable to us.

•Contingent workers. We also rely on third-party suppliers for the provision of contingent workers, and our failure to effectively manage this workforce could adversely affect our financial results. Our ability to manage the costs associated with engaging a contingent workforce may be impacted by evolving local labor rights laws.

•Working conditions, human rights and materials sourcing. Our brand perception, customer loyalty and legal compliance could be adversely impacted by a supplier’s improper practices or failure to comply with our requirements for environmentally, socially or legally responsible practices and sourcing, including sub-tier sourcing.

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•Single-source suppliers. We obtain a significant number of components from a single source due to technology, availability, price, quality or other considerations. For example, we rely on Canon for certain laser printer engines and laser toner cartridges and certain key suppliers for application specific integrated circuits (“ASICs”). We also rely on Intel, AMD and NVIDIA to provide us with a sufficient supply of processors for the majority of our PCs and workstations. Some of those processors may be customized for our products. New products that we introduce may utilize custom components obtained initially from only one source until we have determined whether there is a need for additional suppliers. Replacing a single-source supplier could delay production of some products as replacement suppliers may be subject to capacity constraints or other output limitations. For some components, alternative sources may not exist or may be unable to produce the quantities of those components necessary to satisfy our production requirements. In certain circumstances, we purchase components from single-source suppliers under short-term agreements that contain favorable pricing and other terms, but that may be unilaterally modified or terminated by the supplier with limited notice and with little or no penalty. The performance of single-source suppliers under those agreements (and the renewal or extension of those agreements upon similar terms) may affect the quality, quantity and price of our components. The loss of, deterioration of our relationship with, or limits in allocation by, a single-source supplier, or any unilateral modification to the contractual terms under which we are supplied components by a single-source supplier could adversely affect our business and financial performance. An adverse litigation outcome, including an injunction in an IP litigation, against a single-source supplier, could also significantly impact our ability to make and sell products utilizing that supplier’s components.

•Geographic concentration. Our manufacturing facilities and suppliers have historically been, and continue to be, geographically concentrated in certain regions, which could exacerbate the risks noted above. While we are undertaking initiatives to diversify our manufacturing and supply chain footprint, such initiatives require significant investment and time and have been and can continue to be subject to regulatory, continuity, operational, geopolitical and other hurdles, and there can be no assurance that these initiatives will be successful.

Our business and financial performance could suffer if we do not manage the risks associated with our services businesses properly.

The success of our services business (such as our managed print services, digital services, consumer subscriptions and other workforce services in both Printing and Personal Systems) depends to a significant degree on attracting, retaining, and maintaining or increasing the level of revenues from our customers. Our standard services agreements are generally renewable at a customer’s option and/or subject to early termination rights. We may not be able to retain or renew services contracts with our customers, or our customers may reduce the scope of the services for which they contract. Factors that may influence contract termination, non-renewal or reduction include business downturns, dissatisfaction with our services or products, our retirement or lack of support for our services, our customers selecting alternative technologies, the cost of our services as compared to our competitors, general market conditions, a lower than investment grade credit rating or other reasons. We may not be able to replace the revenue and earnings from lost customers or reductions in services. While our services agreements may include penalties for early termination, these penalties may not fully cover our investments in these businesses. Our customers could also delay or terminate implementations or use of our services or choose not to invest in additional services from us in the future. In addition, the pricing and other terms of certain services agreements require us to make estimates and assumptions at the time we enter into these contracts that could differ from actual results. Any increased or unexpected costs or unanticipated delays in connection with the performance of these contracts, which may increase as services become more customized, could make these agreements less profitable or unprofitable. Certain service-oriented business models, such as the “device as a service” model under which customers rent a hardware device for a periodic fee within a managed solution that provides professional services, software, support, monitoring and other services, may not generate net new sales for customers who previously purchased our hardware transactionally. The device as a service model also requires the participation of a third-party financing provider, and we may face challenges in finding such providers who are willing to provide financing on acceptable terms or at all. In addition, from time to time we offer new services for which customer demand and adoption rates are difficult to predict, and we may not be able to scale these services as we expect. As a result, we may not generate the revenues, profits or cash flows we may have anticipated from our services business within the expected timelines, if at all.

We operate in an intensely competitive industry and competitive pressures could harm our business and financial performance.

We encounter aggressive competition in all areas of our business, and our competitors have targeted and are expected to continue targeting our key market segments. We compete on the basis of our technology, innovation, performance, price, quality, reliability, brand, reputation, distribution, range of products and services, ease of use, account relationships, customer training, service and support, security, availability of application software and internet infrastructure offerings, and our sustainability performance. We have faced, and may continue to face, declines in market share for our products. If our products, services, support and cost structure do not enable us to compete successfully, our results of operations, cash flows and business prospects could be affected.

We have a large portfolio of products and must allocate our financial, personnel and other resources across our products while competing with companies that have smaller portfolios or specialize in one or more of our product lines. Because of the size and scope of our portfolio, we may invest a greater percentage of our revenues, including on research and development, than some of our competitors. As a result, we may invest less in certain areas of our business than our competitors, and our competitors may have greater financial, technical and marketing resources available for their products and services, compared to the resources allocated to

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our competing products and services, or greater economies of scale, which could in turn result in our loss of market share. Our actions to mitigate the impact of these dynamics, such as reducing the size of our product portfolio, may not be successful. In addition, if we cannot proportionately decrease our cost structure on a timely basis in response to competitive pricing pressures, our gross margin, profitability and cash flows could be adversely affected.

Our alliance partners in certain areas may be or may become our competitors in others. In addition, these partners also may acquire or form alliances with our competitors, which could reduce their business with us.

We have faced and expect to continue to face aggressive price competition and have lowered and may in the future need to lower the prices of many of our products and services to stay competitive, while at the same time trying to maintain or improve our market share, revenue and gross margin. Competitors who have a greater presence in some of the lower-cost markets in which we compete, or who can obtain better pricing, more favorable contractual terms and conditions, and/or more favorable allocations of products and components, have been able to offer and may continue to be able to offer lower prices than we are able to offer. Price competition often increases during periods of lower demand, including as a result of declining macroeconomic conditions. The sales prices for our products may also decline as a result of discounts, a change in or mix of products and services, anticipation of the introduction of new products and services by us or by our competitors, promotional programs, product and related warranty costs or broader macroeconomic factors. We may also provide pricing discounts to large customers, which may result in lower margins for the period in which the sales occur. In addition, currency fluctuations, particularly weakness in the Japanese Yen, has and may continue to exacerbate pricing competition for our print products and services.

Industry consolidation may also affect competition by creating larger, more homogeneous and potentially stronger competitors in the markets in which we operate. Our competitors may also affect our business by entering into exclusive arrangements with our existing or potential customers or suppliers. Furthermore, non-original supplies (including imitation, refill or remanufactured alternatives), which are often available at lower prices, compete with our Printing Supplies business. We may not be able to prevent the use of imitation print supplies with our printers using technological protection measures, including due to regulatory issues or other legal challenges. In addition, online and omnichannel retailers, resellers and distributors often sell our products alongside competing products, including non-original supplies, or they may highlight the availability of lower cost non-original supplies. We expect this competition will continue.

If we cannot continue to produce high-quality and secure products and services, our reputation, business and financial performance may suffer.

In the course of conducting our business, we must address quality and security issues associated with our products and services, including potential flaws in our engineering, design and manufacturing processes, unsatisfactory performance under service contracts, and unsatisfactory performance or malicious acts by third-parties. Many of our products and services, including those which incorporate AI capabilities, are dependent on third-party software, including from Microsoft and Google, to function as intended, and product issues also sometimes result from the interaction between our products and third-party products and software. Our business is also exposed to the risk of defects in third-party components or materials included in our products, including security vulnerabilities. The products and services that we offer are complex, and our regular testing and quality control efforts may not be completely effective in controlling or detecting all quality and security issues or errors, particularly with respect to undiscovered defects or security vulnerabilities in components manufactured by third parties.

If we are unable to determine the cause or find an effective solution to address quality or security issues with our products, we may delay shipment to customers, which would delay revenue recognition and receipt of customer payments. We have and may again in the future write off some or all of the value of non-performing inventory. In addition, after products are delivered, quality and security issues may require us to repair or replace such products. Addressing these issues can be expensive and may result in additional warranty, repair, replacement and other costs. In the event of security vulnerabilities or other issues with third-party components, we may have to rely on third parties to provide mitigation, which may be ineffective. Further, adapting our products and services to meet new regulatory requirements can be costly and cause uncertainties and business disruption. Quality and security issues, including those resulting from defects or security vulnerabilities in third-party components, can impair our relationships with new or existing customers and adversely affect our brand and reputation. The proliferation of social media may increase the likelihood, speed, and magnitude of negative brand and reputation events.

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Third-party claims of IP infringement are commonplace in our industry and may limit or disrupt our ability to sell our products and services.

We are subject to third party claims that we or customers indemnified by us are infringing upon such parties’ IP rights. We have seen an increasing trend of patent assertion entities and operating companies with licensing businesses engaging in claims of infringement and assertion of patents to extract settlements to avoid significant business disruption, including the assertion of patents related to standardized technologies, such as Wi-Fi or video. The patent litigation environment has also become more challenging due to the emergence of venues adopting procedural and substantive rules and practices that make them more favorable for patent asserters, including the availability of preliminary and permanent injunctions for non-competitors. If we cannot or do not license allegedly infringed IP at all or on reasonable terms, or if we are required to substitute technology from another source, our operations could be adversely affected. Even if we believe that IP claims are without merit, they can be time-consuming and costly to defend against and may divert management’s attention and resources away from our business. Claims of IP infringement have and may require us to redesign affected products, enter into costly settlements or license agreements, pay damage awards, or face a temporary or permanent injunction prohibiting us from importing, marketing or selling certain products. Additionally, claims of IP infringement may adversely impact our brand and reputation and imperil new and existing customer relationships.

In certain countries (primarily in Europe), proceedings are ongoing or have been concluded in which groups representing copyright owners seek to impose upon and collect from us levies upon IT equipment (such as PCs and printers). There have also been efforts to introduce, modify or extend existing levy schemes and to increase the amount of the levies that can be collected from us. The total amount of the copyright levies depends on several factors, and could be substantial. The ultimate impact of these copyright levies or similar fees, and our ability to recover such amounts through increased prices, remains uncertain.

The terms of the separation of Hewlett Packard Enterprise and us include licenses and other arrangements to provide for certain ongoing use of intellectual property in the operations of both Hewlett Packard Enterprise and us. For example, through a joint brand holding structure, both Hewlett Packard Enterprise and we retain the ability to make ongoing use of certain variations of the legacy Hewlett-Packard and HP branding, respectively. As a result of this continuing shared use of the legacy branding there is a risk that conduct or events adversely affecting the reputation of Hewlett Packard Enterprise could also adversely affect our reputation.

Our operating results have historically varied and may not be indicative of future results.

Our net revenue, gross margin, profit and cash flow generation vary among our portfolio of products and services, customer groups and geographic markets and therefore will likely vary in future periods. Overall gross margins and profitability in any given period are dependent on the product, service, customer and geographic mix reflected in that period’s net revenue, which in turn depends on the overall demand for our products and services. We have experienced and may in the future experience delays or reductions in spending by our customers or potential customers, which could have a material adverse effect on demand for our products and services and could result in a significant decline in net revenue. For example, we observed continued market uncertainty, cautious commercial spending on information technology hardware, lower discretionary consumer spending, secular declines in demand for certain products or solutions, including printing products and solutions, inflationary pressures, and foreign currency fluctuations. In addition, net revenue declines in some of our businesses may affect net revenue in our other businesses, as we may lose cross-selling opportunities. Moreover, newer geographic markets can be relatively less profitable due to our investments associated with entering those markets and local pricing pressures, as well as difficulty establishing and maintaining the operating infrastructure necessary to support the high growth rate associated with some of those markets. Our efforts to address the challenges facing our business could increase the level of variability in our financial results because the rate at which we are able to realize the benefits from those efforts may vary from period to period. These factors could also make it difficult to accurately forecast revenues and operating results and could negatively affect our ability to provide accurate forecasts to suppliers and manufacturers, manage our relationships and other expenses and to make decisions about future investments.

If we fail to manage the distribution of our products and services properly, our business and financial performance could suffer.

We use a variety of distribution methods to sell our products and services around the world, including third-party resellers and distributors and both direct and indirect sales to enterprise accounts and consumers. Successfully managing our global, multi-tier distribution network including the interaction of our direct sales and indirect channel sales efforts to reach potential customer segments for our products and services is a complex process. Moreover, since each distribution method has distinct risks and gross margins, we may fail to implement the most advantageous balance in the delivery model for our products and services.

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Conflicts might arise between our various distribution channels, we may experience the loss or deterioration of an alliance or distribution arrangement or a reduced assortment of our products, we may not be able to limit the potential misuse of pricing programs by our channel partners and we may fail to optimize the use of our pricing programs. Moreover, some of our channel partners and distributors may have insufficient financial resources and may not be able to withstand changes in business conditions, including economic weakness, industry consolidation and market trends. They may also have difficulty selling our products under new business models. Many of our significant distributors operate on narrow margins and have been negatively affected by business pressures in the past. Additionally, in certain regions, we rely on a limited number of distributors, which could exacerbate these risks. Trade receivables that are not covered by collateral or credit insurance are outstanding with our distribution and retail channel partners. Net revenue from indirect sales could suffer, and we could experience disruptions in distribution, if our distributors’ financial conditions, abilities to borrow funds or operations weaken or if our distributors cannot successfully compete in the online or omnichannel marketplace.

Our inventory management is complex, as we continue to sell a significant mix of products through distributors. We must manage both owned and channel inventory effectively, particularly with respect to sales to distributors, which involves forecasting demand and pricing (and factoring in supply chain challenges and order cancellations). Our forecasts do not always accurately predict demand, and distributors have and may continue to increase orders during periods of product shortages, cancel orders if their inventory is too high or delay orders in anticipation of new products. Distributors also may adjust their orders in response to the supply of our products and the products of our competitors and seasonal fluctuations in end-user demand. Our reliance upon indirect distribution methods, including a multi-tiered channel, may reduce our visibility into inventories, demand and pricing trends. Elevated channel inventory can result in adverse impacts to demand and pricing for our products, the extent and timing of which are difficult to predict with precision or sometimes at all. Accordingly, our distribution model makes forecasting and managing multi-tiered channel inventory more difficult.

If we were to expand direct distribution initiatives, channel and indirect distributors could consider such initiatives in conflict with their business interests and reduce their investment in the distribution and sale of our products, or cease all sales of our products. Sales of our products by channel partners to unauthorized resellers or unauthorized resale of our products has and could continue to make our forecasting and channel inventory management more difficult and impact pricing in the market. For example, in the past we have had channel partners sell products outside of their agreed territory, and misrepresent sales to unauthorized resellers as sales to end-users, frustrating our efforts to estimate channel inventory or maintain consistent pricing, and negatively impacting gross margins. Moreover, our use of indirect distribution channels may limit our willingness or ability to adjust prices quickly and otherwise to respond to pricing changes by competitors. In addition, factors in different markets may cause differential discounting among the geographies where our products are sold, which makes it difficult to achieve global consistency in pricing and creates the opportunity for grey marketing. In addition, our global channel partners may fail to comply with applicable legal and regulatory requirements.

Our uneven sales cycle makes planning and inventory management difficult and future financial results less predictable.

Our quarterly sales often have reflected a pattern in which a disproportionate percentage of each quarter’s total sales occurs towards the end of the quarter. This uneven sales pattern makes predicting net revenue, earnings, cash flow from operations and working capital for each financial period difficult, increases the risk of unanticipated variations in our quarterly results and financial condition, and places pressure on our inventory management and logistics systems. If orders fall short of predicted demand, this results in excess inventory. Alternatively, if orders exceed predicted demand, we may not be able to fulfill all of the orders received in each quarter and such orders may be canceled by the customer. Depending on when they occur in a quarter, developments such as a systems failure, component pricing movements, component shortages, supply disruptions, logistics challenges or declines in demand could adversely impact our inventory levels, our results of operations and cash flows in a manner that is disproportionate to the number of days in the quarter affected.

We experience seasonal trends in the sale of our products that may produce variations in our quarterly results and financial condition. For example, sales to governments (particularly, sales to the U.S. government) are often stronger in the third calendar quarter, and many customers whose fiscal year is the calendar year spend their remaining capital budget authorizations in the fourth calendar quarter. Consumer sales are often higher in the fourth calendar quarter due in part to seasonal holiday demand, and our fourth fiscal quarter ending October 31 has typically been our strongest quarter by revenues. European sales are often weaker during the summer months. Demand during the spring and early summer may also be adversely impacted by market anticipation of seasonal trends. However, historical seasonal patterns may not continue in the future and such patterns have been and may be impacted by supply constraints, macroeconomic conditions, such as an economic slowdown or inflationary pressures, shifts in customer behavior and the impacts of pandemics or other public health crises. Moreover, to the extent that we introduce new products in anticipation of seasonal demand trends, our discounting of existing products may adversely affect our gross margins. Many of the factors that create and affect seasonal trends are beyond our control.

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In order to be successful, we must attract, retain, train, motivate, develop and transition key employees, and failure to do so could seriously harm us.

In order to be successful, we must attract, hire, retain, train, motivate, develop, and deploy qualified executives, engineers, technical staff and other key employees. Identifying, developing internally or hiring externally, training and retaining qualified executives, engineers and qualified sales representatives are critical to our future, and competition for experienced employees in the technology industry can be intense. Equity-based compensation is essential for attracting and retaining qualified employees and lack of positive performance in our stock price may adversely affect our ability to attract or retain key employees. In addition, workforce dynamics are constantly evolving and we may not be able to manage changing workforce dynamics successfully. Moreover, changes in immigration policies may impair our ability to recruit and hire technical and professional talent globally. Further, changes in our management team may be disruptive to our business, and we may be unable to successfully transition and assimilate key new hires or promoted employees or successfully execute succession plans.

Our financial performance may suffer if we cannot develop, obtain, license or enforce the intellectual property rights on which our businesses depend.

We rely upon patent, copyright, trademark, trade secret and other IP laws in the United States, similar laws in other countries, and agreements with our employees, customers, suppliers and other parties, to establish and maintain IP rights in the products and services we sell, provide or otherwise use in our operations. However, our IP rights could be challenged, invalidated, infringed or circumvented, or such IP rights may not be sufficient to permit us to take advantage of current market trends or to otherwise provide competitive advantages, either of which could result in costly product redesign efforts, discontinuance of certain product offerings or other harm to our competitive position. In addition, we may choose to not apply for patent protection or may fail to apply for patent protection in a timely fashion. Further, the laws of certain countries do not protect proprietary rights to the same extent as the laws of the United States. Therefore, in certain jurisdictions we may be unable to protect our proprietary technology adequately against unauthorized third-party copying or use, which could adversely affect our ability to sell products or services and our competitive position.

In addition, certain of our businesses and products rely on key technologies developed or licensed by third parties. We may not be able to obtain or continue to obtain licenses and technologies from these third parties at all or on reasonable terms, or such third parties may demand cross-licenses to our IP. Third-party components may become obsolete, defective or incompatible with future versions of our products, our relationship with the third party may deteriorate, or our agreements may expire or be terminated. We may face legal or business disputes with licensors that may threaten or lead to the disruption of inbound licensing relationships. In order to remain in compliance with the terms of our licenses, we must monitor and manage our use of third-party components, including both proprietary and open source license terms that may require the licensing or public disclosure of our IP without compensation or on undesirable terms. Some of these licenses may not be available to us in the future on terms that are acceptable or that allow our product offerings to remain competitive. In addition, it is possible that as a consequence of a merger or acquisition, third parties may obtain licenses to some of our IP rights or our business may be subject to certain restrictions that were not in place prior to such transaction. Because the availability and cost of licenses from third parties depends upon the willingness of third parties to deal with us on the terms we request, there is a risk that third parties who license to our competitors will either refuse to license to us or refuse to license to us on terms equally favorable to those granted to our competitors. Consequently, we may lose a competitive advantage with respect to these IP rights or we may be required to enter into costly arrangements in order to terminate or limit these rights. Finally, we may rely on third parties to enforce certain IP rights.

System security risks, data protection breaches, cyberattacks, system outages and systems integration issues could disrupt our internal operations or services provided to customers, and could reduce our revenue, increase our expenses, damage our reputation and adversely affect our cash flows and stock price.

We are exposed to cyberattacks seeking to penetrate our network security and misappropriate or compromise our confidential information or that of third parties, create system disruptions or cause shutdowns. Such attacks may involve the deployment of ransomware and other malicious software programs that attack our products or otherwise exploit security vulnerabilities, or attempt to fraudulently induce our employees, customers, or others to disclose passwords, other sensitive information or provide access to our systems or data. Such risks extend not only to our own products, services, systems and networks, but also to those of customers, suppliers, contractors, business partners, vendors, and other third parties, particularly as all parties increasingly digitize their operations. We engage a significant number of these third parties to assist us with various business functions that require the use, storage, processing and deletion of data. While we make efforts to assess and validate the implementation of cybersecurity requirements and controls by these third parties with respect to the services provided and the data handled on our behalf, there remains a risk of misappropriation, compromise or breach of data outside of our direct control. In addition, hardware and operating system software and applications that we produce or procure from third parties may contain defects or vulnerabilities in design or manufacture, including “bugs” that could unexpectedly interfere with the operation of the product. Breaches of our facilities, network, or data security could disrupt the security of our systems and business applications, impair our ability to provide services to our customers and protect the privacy of their data, result in product development delays, compromise confidential or technical business information, harm our reputation or competitive position, result in theft or misuse of our IP or other assets, require us to allocate more resources to improve technologies, or otherwise adversely affect our business and financial results.

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Additionally, the costs to combat cyber or other security threats can be significant, and our efforts to address these problems may not be successful and could result in interruptions, delays, cessation of service and loss of existing or potential customers that may impede our sales, manufacturing, distribution or other critical functions. Media or other reports of perceived vulnerabilities in our network security, regardless of their immediacy or accuracy, could adversely impact our brand and reputation and materially affect our business and financial results.

While we have implemented security measures and internal controls designed to protect against cyber and other security threats, such measures cannot provide absolute security and may not be successful in preventing future security breaches. Moreover, these threats are constantly evolving, thereby making it more difficult to successfully defend against them or to implement adequate preventative measures. Certain vulnerabilities are difficult to detect even using our best efforts, which may allow those vulnerabilities to persist in our systems over long periods of time. In the past, we have experienced data security incidents resulting from unauthorized access to or use of our systems or those of third parties, which to date, have not had a material impact on our operations; however, there remains the possibility of a future data security incident that results in a material impact to the Company. Additionally, it may be difficult to determine the best way to investigate, mitigate, contain, and remediate the harm caused by a data security incident. Such efforts may not be successful, and we may make errors or fail to take necessary actions. It may take considerable time for us to investigate and evaluate the full impact of incidents, particularly for sophisticated attacks. These factors may inhibit our ability to provide prompt, full, and reliable information about the incident to our customers, partners, regulators, and the public. Remote work and remote access to our systems has increased significantly, which also increases our cybersecurity attack surface. We have also seen an increase in cyberattack volume, frequency, and sophistication driven by the global enablement of remote workforces. Geopolitical tensions or conflicts may further heighten the risk of cybersecurity attacks. The emergence and maturation of AI capabilities may also lead to new and/or more sophisticated methods of attack, including fraud that relies upon “deep fake” impersonation technology or other forms of generative automation that may scale up the efficiency or effectiveness of cybersecurity attacks. While we carry cyber insurance, we cannot be certain that our coverage will be adequate for liabilities actually incurred, that insurance will continue to be available to us on economically reasonable terms, or at all, or that any insurer will not deny coverage as to any future claim.

Because we process proprietary information and sensitive or confidential data relating to our business (including data relating to employees, independent contractors and other personnel), our customers and third parties, breaches of our security measures or accidental loss, inadvertent disclosure or unapproved dissemination of such data can expose us, our customers, third parties and the individuals affected to a risk of loss, alteration or misuse of such information. A breach could also damage our brand and reputation or otherwise harm our business, and could result in government enforcement actions, litigation, civil monetary penalties or fines and other potential liability for us. We are subject to federal, state, and international laws relating to privacy and data protection, particularly in the U.S., European Union (such as the General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”)) and China, and other countries’ legislative and regulatory bodies are increasingly proposing new or more stringent requirements relating to privacy and data protection. These laws and regulations continue to evolve, are increasing in complexity and number and increasingly conflict among the various countries in which we operate, which has resulted in greater compliance risk and cost for us. In addition, the cost and operational consequences of implementing new privacy and data protection measures could be significant.

Portions of our IT infrastructure, including those provided by third parties, have experienced, and may experience in the future, interruptions, outages, delays or cessations of service or may produce errors in connection with systems integrations, migration work or other causes, which could result in business disruptions. The process of remediating these issues could be more expensive, time-consuming, disruptive and resource intensive than planned. Further, such disruptions could adversely impact our ability to fulfill orders and respond to customer requests and interrupt other processes, resulting in delayed sales, lower margins, lost customers or reputational damage.

We may not achieve some or all of the expected benefits of our restructuring plans and our restructuring may adversely affect our business.

We have undertaken and may undertake in the future restructuring plans in order to realign our cost structure and to achieve operating efficiencies that we expect to reduce costs, including the plan announced in November 2022. Implementation of any restructuring plan may be costly and disruptive to our business, and we may not be able to obtain the anticipated cost savings, operational improvements and estimated workforce reductions within the projected timing or at all. Additionally, as a result of restructuring initiatives, we may experience a loss of continuity, loss of accumulated knowledge and/or inefficiency, loss of key employees and/or other retention issues during transitional periods. Restructuring can require a significant amount of time and focus, which may divert attention from operating and growing our business. Moreover, projections of any cost savings or other benefits associated with our restructuring plans are based on current business operations and market dynamics, and could be significantly impacted by various factors, including but not limited to our evolving business models, future investment decisions, market environment and technology landscape. For more information about our restructuring plans, see Note 3, “Restructuring and Other Charges” to our Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8.

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We may not be able to execute acquisitions, divestitures and other significant transactions successfully and we may have difficulty or fail to successfully integrate acquired companies.

As part of our business strategy, we may acquire companies or businesses, divest businesses or assets, enter into strategic alliances and joint ventures, and make investments to further our business. Risks associated with these transactions include the following:

•We may not fully realize the anticipated benefits of any particular transaction, in the timeframe we expected or at all, such transaction may be less profitable than anticipated or unprofitable, we may not identify all factors to estimate accurately our costs, timing or other matters, and realizing the benefits of a particular transaction may depend upon competition, market trends, additional costs or investments and the actions of advisors, suppliers or other third parties.

•Certain transactions have resulted, and in the future may result, in significant costs and expenses, including those related to compensation and benefit costs, goodwill and impairment charges, charges from elimination of duplicative facilities and contracts, inventory adjustments, assumed litigation and other liabilities, advisory fees, and payments to executive officers and key employees under retention plans.

•Our due diligence may fail to identify significant issues with the target’s product quality, financial disclosures, accounting practices or internal controls, including as a result of being dependent on the veracity and completeness of statements and disclosures made or actions taken by third parties, or the assumptions or judgments we make with respect to our due diligence may be incorrect.

•In order to finance a transaction, we may issue common stock (potentially creating dilution) or take on additional debt, which may adversely impact our credit rating.

•These transactions could adversely impact our effective tax rate.

•An acquisition target may have differing or inadequate cybersecurity and data protection controls.

•These transactions may lead to litigation.

In addition, if we fail to identify, successfully complete and integrate transactions that further our strategic objectives, we may be required to expend resources to develop products, services and technology internally, which may put us at a competitive disadvantage.

In the case of a divestiture, we may have difficulty finding buyers or alternative exit strategies on acceptable terms in a timely manner. We may also dispose of a business at a price or on terms that are less desirable than we had anticipated. In addition, we may experience fewer benefits than expected, and the impact of the divestiture on our financial performance may be larger than projected.

The business combination and investment transactions in which we engage may be large or complex, and we must manage post-closing issues such as the integration of the acquired business. Integrations involve significant challenges and are often time-consuming and expensive and could significantly disrupt our business and the acquired business. These challenges include successfully combining product and service offerings; entering or expanding into markets; retaining key employees; integrating employees, facilities, technology, products, processes, operations (including supply and manufacturing operations), sales and distribution channels, business models and business systems; and retaining customers and distributors.

Our aspirations and disclosures related to environmental, social and governance (“ESG”) matters expose us to risks that could adversely affect our reputation and performance.

We have established and publicly announced ESG goals, including our commitments to address climate change, human rights, and digital equity. These statements reflect our current plans and aspirations and are not guarantees that we will be able to achieve them. Our failure to adequately update, accomplish or accurately track and report on these goals on a timely basis, or at all, or a decision to amend, retire, or stop reporting on certain goals, or positions we take or do not take on social issues could adversely affect our reputation, financial performance and growth, and expose us to increased scrutiny from the investment community, special interest groups, customers and enforcement authorities. In addition, there exists certain “anti-ESG” sentiment among some individuals and government institutions, and we may also face scrutiny, reputational risk, lawsuits or market access restrictions from these parties regarding our ESG initiatives.

Our ability to achieve any ESG objective is subject to numerous risks, some of which are outside of our control. Examples of such risks include the availability and cost of low- or non-carbon-based energy sources, the evolving regulatory requirements affecting product circularity, ESG standards or disclosures, the evolving consumer protection laws applicable to ESG matters, the availability of materials and suppliers that can meet our sustainability, diversity and other ESG goals and the availability of funds to invest in ESG initiatives in times where we are seeking to reduce costs.

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Standards for tracking and reporting ESG matters continue to evolve. Our selection of voluntary disclosure frameworks and standards, and the interpretation or application of those frameworks and standards, may change from time to time or differ from those of others. Methodologies for reporting ESG data may be updated and previously reported ESG data may be adjusted to reflect improvement in availability and quality of third-party data, changing assumptions, changes in the nature and scope of our operations and other changes in circumstances. Our processes and controls for reporting ESG matters across our operations and supply chain are evolving along with multiple disparate standards for identifying, measuring, and reporting ESG metrics, including ESG-related disclosures that are or may become required by the SEC, European and other regulators (including, but not limited to, the EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive, the EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive, the state of California’s new climate change disclosure requirements, and climate-change disclosure requirements from the SEC), and such standards may change over time, which could result in significant revisions to our current goals, reported progress in achieving such goals, or ability to achieve such goals in the future. If our ESG practices do not meet evolving government, investor or other stakeholder expectations and standards, then our reputation or our attractiveness as an investment, business partner, acquiror, product or service provider or employer could be negatively impacted and we could be subject to litigation or regulatory proceedings.

Some anti-takeover provisions contained in our certificate of incorporation and bylaws, as well as provisions of Delaware law, could impair a takeover attempt.

Certain provisions in our certificate of incorporation and bylaws and the Delaware General Corporation Law may discourage, delay or prevent changes of control of HP judged as undesirable by our Board of Directors. These provisions include: authorizing blank check preferred stock, which we could issue with voting, liquidation, dividend and other rights superior to our common stock; limiting the liability of, and providing indemnification to, our directors and officers; specifying that our stockholders may take action only at a duly called annual or special meeting of stockholders and otherwise in accordance with our bylaws and limiting the ability of our stockholders to call special meetings; requiring advance notice of proposals by our stockholders for business to be conducted at stockholder meetings and for nominations of candidates for election to our Board of Directors; and controlling the procedures for our Board of Directors and stockholder meetings, and election, appointment and removal of our directors. These provisions could deter or delay hostile takeovers, proxy contests and changes in control or our management or limit the opportunity for our stockholders to receive a premium for their shares of our stock.

MACROECONOMIC, INDUSTRY AND FINANCIAL RISKS

Due to the international nature of our business, geopolitical or economic changes or events, uncertainty or other factors could harm our business and financial performance.

Approximately 65% of our net revenue for fiscal year 2024 came from outside the United States. In addition, we operate in emerging markets, which can be more volatile. Our future business and financial performance could suffer due to a variety of international factors, including:

•instability in a country’s or region’s economic, regulatory or political conditions, including inflation, recession, interest rate fluctuations, changes or uncertainty in fiscal or monetary policy, actual or anticipated military or political conflicts, health emergencies or pandemics;

•the imposition by governments of additional taxes, tariffs or other restrictions on foreign trade or changes in restrictions on trade between the United States and other countries where HP products are manufactured or sold, including China;

•trade sanctions, embargoes, country localization requirements and import restrictions and other policies and regulations affecting production, shipping, pricing and marketing of products, including policies adopted by any country that may favor domestic companies and technologies over foreign competitors;

•political sentiment impacting global trade, including the willingness of non-U.S. consumers to purchase from U.S. corporations;

•local labor conditions and regulations, including labor issues faced by suppliers and OEMs, or immigration and labor laws which may adversely impact our access to technical and professional talent;

•changes or uncertainty in international, national or local legal environments, including tax, data handling, privacy, artificial intelligence, intellectual property, consumer protection, environmental and antitrust laws;

•import, export or other business licensing requirements or requirements relating to making foreign direct investments, which could increase our cost of doing business, prevent us from shipping products, affect our ability to obtain favorable terms for components, increase our operating costs or lead to penalties or restrictions;

•compliance with the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, U.S. export control and trade sanction laws, and similar anti-corruption and international trade laws, and adverse consequences for any failure to comply, including compliance by recently acquired companies, which may have less robust internal compliance procedures; and

•fluctuations in freight costs, limitations on shipping and receiving capacity, and other disruptions in the transportation and shipping infrastructure at important geographic points for our products and shipments.

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The factors described above also could disrupt our product and component manufacturing and key suppliers located outside of the United States and our supply chain. For example, we rely on manufacturers in Taiwan to produce notebook computers and other suppliers in Asia for product assembly and manufacture and have manufacturing operations in Israel which support our Industrial Graphics business. The impact of certain geopolitical conflicts (including any escalation or expansion thereof), such as the ongoing military conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East or tensions in the Taiwan Strait and South China Sea, and any broadening of ancillary geopolitical, economic, and other effects could adversely impact these operations and could heighten the other risks identified in this report.

Economic weakness and uncertainty is expected to continue to adversely affect demand for our products and services and, as a result, our business and financial performance.

Our business and financial performance depend on worldwide economic conditions and the demand for our products and services. Ongoing economic weakness, including an economic slowdown or recession, uncertainty in markets throughout the world and other adverse economic conditions, including inflation, changes in monetary policy, increased interest rates, tariffs, exchange rates and an evolving global trade environment, have resulted in, and may continue to result in, decreased demand for our products and services and challenges in managing inventory levels and accurately forecasting revenue, gross margin, cash flows and expenses. For example, during fiscal year 2024 we observed continued market uncertainty, cautious commercial spending on information technology hardware, including in China, lower discretionary consumer spending, increasing commodity costs, inflationary pressures, and foreign currency fluctuations. Changes in government spending limits may continue to reduce demand for our products and services from governments or organizations that receive government funding. Moreover, U.S. government contracts are subject to congressional funding, which at times has been and may in the future be unavailable or delayed, which could impact our business.

Prolonged or more severe economic weakness and uncertainty could also cause our expenses to vary materially from our expectations. Financial turmoil affecting the banking system and financial markets or significant financial services institution failures could negatively impact our treasury operations or those of our suppliers, vendors or customers, rapidly and without notice. Poor financial performance of asset markets and the adverse effects of fluctuating exchange rates could lead to higher pension and post-retirement benefit expenses. Interest and other expenses could vary materially from expectations depending on interest rates, borrowing costs, exchange rates, costs of hedging and the fair value of derivative instruments. Economic downturns also may lead to future restructuring actions and associated expenses.

We are exposed to fluctuations in currency exchange rates, which could adversely impact our results.

Currencies other than the U.S. dollar, including the euro, the British pound, Indian rupee, Chinese yuan (renminbi) and the Japanese yen, can have an impact on our results as expressed in U.S. dollars. Global events, trade disputes, economic sanctions, inflation, increasing interest rates and emerging market volatility, and the resulting uncertainty, may cause currencies to fluctuate, which may contribute to variations in our sales in impacted jurisdictions. Because most of our revenues are generated outside the United States, fluctuations in currency exchange rates have adversely affected, and could in the future adversely affect, our net revenue growth. In addition, currency variations can adversely affect margins on sales of our products in countries outside of the United States and products that include components obtained from suppliers located outside of the United States, as well as our ability to increase prices. In addition, currency fluctuations, particularly weakness in the Japanese Yen, has and may continue to exacerbate pricing competition for our print products and services. From time to time, we may use derivative contracts designated as cash flow hedges to protect against foreign currency exchange rate risks. However, our hedging strategies may be ineffective, may not offset any or more than a portion of the adverse financial impact resulting from currency variations, or may result in losses.

Business disruption events could seriously harm our future revenue, cash flows and financial condition and increase our costs and expenses.

Our worldwide operations could be disrupted by natural disasters, telecommunications failures, cybersecurity incidents or other disruptions impacting information technology systems, manufacturing equipment failures, power or water shortages, fires, extreme weather conditions, and other disasters or catastrophic events, for which we are predominantly self-insured. Terrorist acts or armed conflicts, for which we are predominantly uninsured, may also disrupt our operations. Global pandemics, such as COVID-19, or other public health crises may adversely affect, among other things, our supply chain and associated costs; demand for our products and services; our operations and sales, marketing and distribution efforts; our research and development capabilities; our engineering, design, and manufacturing processes; and other important business activities. These events could result in significant losses, adversely affect our competitive position, increase our costs, require substantial expenditures and recovery time, make it difficult or impossible to provide services or deliver products to our customers or to receive components from our suppliers, create delays and inefficiencies in our supply chain and result in the need to impose employee travel restrictions. Our operations and those of our suppliers and distributors could be adversely affected if manufacturing, logistics, or other operations in key locations, are disrupted for any reason, such as those described above or other economic, business, labor, environmental, public health, regulatory or political reasons. In addition, even if our operations are unaffected or recover quickly, if our customers cannot timely resume their own operations, they may reduce or cancel their orders, or these events could otherwise result in a decrease in demand for our products.

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Climate change and associated regulatory and market impacts may have an adverse effect on our business.

There are climate-related risks wherever our business is conducted. Global climate change is resulting, and is projected to continue to result, in natural disasters and adverse weather, such as drought, wildfires, storms, sea-level rise, flooding, heat waves, and cold waves, occurring more frequently or with greater intensity. Such extreme climate related events are driving changes in market dynamics, stakeholder expectations, local, national and international climate change policies and regulations, which could result in disruptions to us, our suppliers, vendors, customers and logistics hubs and impact employees’ abilities to live in certain areas, commute or to work from home effectively. These disruptions could make it more difficult and costly for us to deliver our products and services, obtain components or other supplies through our supply chain, maintain or resume operations or perform other critical corporate functions, and could reduce customer demand for our products and services. Furthermore, climate change has reduced the availability and increased the cost of insurance for these negative impacts of natural disasters and adverse weather conditions by contributing to an increase in the incidence and severity of such natural disasters.

The increasing concern over climate change has resulted, and we expect will continue to result, in transition risks such as shifting customer preferences and regulations, including with regard to our products and their environmental impact. These demands have, and we expect will continue to, cause us to incur additional costs and make other changes to our operations. If we fail to manage transition risks effectively, customer demand for our products and services could diminish, and our profitability and cash flow could suffer. Additionally, concerns over climate change have resulted in, and are expected to continue to result in, the adoption of regulatory requirements designed to address climate change, such as imposing a price on carbon emissions, requirements of increased circularity in products, product efficiency and environmental certification requirements and climate-related disclosures. As a result, we have experienced and expect to continue to experience, increased compliance burdens and costs, increased indirect costs resulting from our suppliers passing on compliance costs to us, and certain of our products may be rendered obsolete, financially unviable or face market access issues. Further, anti-ESG government initiatives may conflict with other regulatory requirements or our stakeholders’ expectations. The impacts of climate change, whether involving physical risks or transition risks, are expected to be widespread and may materially adversely affect our business and financial results.

Failure to maintain our credit ratings could adversely affect our liquidity, capital position, borrowing costs and access to capital markets, as well as our subscription based and other offerings.

Our credit risk is evaluated by the major independent rating agencies. A downgrade of our current credit rating could increase the cost of borrowing under our credit facilities, reduce access to capital markets and/or market capacity for our commercial paper or require the posting of additional collateral under some of our derivative contracts. In addition, a downgrade of our credit rating could have an adverse impact on our subscription, other recurring revenue business and other offerings and our strategy related to such businesses due to higher borrowing costs and customer preferences when deciding to purchase our subscription based and other offerings. We have in the past, and may from time to time in the future, take actions to manage our capital structure, including reducing our outstanding debt, in order to maintain our credit rating. Such actions may reduce the funds we would otherwise have available for working capital, capital expenditures, dividends, stock repurchases, acquisitions, and other general corporate purposes. We cannot be assured that we will be able to maintain our current credit ratings, and any additional actual or anticipated changes or downgrades in our credit ratings, including any announcement that our ratings are under further review for a downgrade, may impact us in a similar manner and have a negative impact on our liquidity, capital position, access to capital markets and our subscription based and other offerings.

Our debt obligations could adversely affect our business and financial condition.

In addition to our current debt, we may also incur additional indebtedness. Our debt level and related debt service obligations could have the effect, among others, of reducing our flexibility to respond to changing business and economic conditions, and reducing funds available for working capital, capital expenditures, dividends, stock repurchases, acquisitions, and other general corporate purposes. We may also be required to raise additional financing for working capital, capital expenditures, debt service obligations, debt refinancing, future acquisitions or for other general corporate purposes, which will depend on, among other factors, our financial position and performance, as well as prevailing market conditions and other factors beyond our control. Consequently, we may not be able to obtain additional financing or refinancing on terms acceptable to us, or at all, which could adversely impact our ability to service our outstanding indebtedness or to repay our outstanding indebtedness as it becomes due and could adversely impact our business and financial condition. Additionally, further indebtedness may increase the risk of a future downgrade in our credit ratings, which could increase future debt costs, limit the future availability of debt financing and adversely affect our subscription based business.

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The amount and frequency of our share repurchases and dividends are affected by a number of factors and may fluctuate.

Although historically we have announced regular cash dividend payments and we have adopted a share repurchase program, we are not obligated to pay cash dividends or to repurchase a specified number or dollar value of shares under our share repurchase program or at all. The declaration and payment of any future dividends is at the discretion of our Board of Directors. The level of dividends and amount, timing, and purchases under our share repurchase program, if any, are influenced by many factors and may fluctuate based on our operating results, cash flows, and priorities for the use of cash, the market price of our common stock, and, with respect to share repurchases, our possession of potentially material nonpublic information. In addition, we cannot guarantee that our share repurchase program will be fully consummated or that it will enhance long-term shareholder value.

We make estimates and assumptions in connection with the preparation of our financial statements, and any changes to those estimates and assumptions could adversely affect our results of operations, cash flows and financial condition.

In connection with the preparation of our financial statements, we use certain estimates and assumptions based on historical experience and other factors. Our most critical accounting estimates are described in the section entitled “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in Item 7 of this report. For example, we make significant estimates and assumptions when accounting for revenue recognition, taxes on earnings and goodwill, and when making decisions related to provisions for legal proceedings and other contingencies. We also estimate sales and marketing program incentives based on a number of factors including historical experience, expected customer behavior and market conditions. These estimates and assumptions are subject to significant uncertainties, some of which are beyond our control. Should any of these estimates and assumptions change or prove to have been incorrect, it could adversely affect our results of operations, cash flows and financial condition.

We have identified a material weakness in our internal control over financial reporting that could, if not remediated, result in material misstatements in our financial statements and cause us to fail to meet our reporting and financial obligations.

As more fully disclosed in Item 9A, “Controls and Procedures,” under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, we conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures and internal control over financial reporting. Based on that evaluation, we have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were not effective as of October 31, 2024 due to a material weakness in internal control over financial reporting. A material weakness is a deficiency, or a combination of deficiencies, in our internal control over financial reporting, such that there is a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement of the Company’s annual or interim financial statements will not be prevented or detected on a timely basis.

We identified a material weakness in internal control over financial reporting that resulted from undue reliance on information generated from certain software solutions affecting various financial statement accounts without effectively designed and operating IT general controls, specifically around user access, change management and job schedule monitoring IT operations. This material weakness did not result in any material misstatement of our financial statements. While this material weakness did not result in a material misstatement of our financial statements, this control deficiency was not remediated as of October 31, 2024 and there is a reasonable possibility that it could have resulted in a material misstatement in the Company's annual or interim consolidated financial statements that would not be detected. Accordingly, we have determined that this control deficiency constituted a material weakness. While the Company’s management, under the oversight of the Audit Committee, has taken steps to implement our remediation plan as described more fully in Item 9A, “Controls and Procedures,” the material weakness will not be considered remediated until the enhanced controls operate for a sufficient period of time and management has concluded, through testing, that the related controls are effective. Furthermore, we can give no assurance that the measures we take will remediate the material weakness.

We can give no assurance that additional material weaknesses will not arise in the future. Any failure to remediate the material weakness, or the development of new material weaknesses in our internal control over financial reporting, could result in material misstatements in our financial statements and cause us to fail to meet our reporting and financial obligations, which in turn could have a negative impact on our financial condition, results of operations or cash flows, restrict our ability to access the capital markets, require significant resources to correct the material weaknesses or deficiencies, subject us to fines, penalties or judgments, harm our reputation or otherwise cause a decline in investor confidence and cause a decline in the market price of our stock.

Ineffective internal controls could impact our business and operating results.

Our internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements because of its inherent limitations, including the possibility of human error, failure or interruption of information technology systems, the circumvention or overriding of controls, or fraud. Even effective internal controls can provide only reasonable assurance with respect to the preparation and fair presentation of financial statements. If we fail to maintain the adequacy of our internal controls, including any failure to implement required new or improved controls, or if we experience difficulties in their implementation, our business and operating results could be harmed and the company could fail to meet its financial reporting obligations.

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LEGAL AND REGULATORY RISKS

Our business is subject to various federal, state, local and foreign laws and regulations that could adversely affect our business and results of operations and cash flows.

We are subject to various federal, state, local and foreign laws and regulations. There can be no assurance that such laws and regulations will not be interpreted and changed in ways that will require us to modify our business models and objectives or affect our returns on investments by restricting existing activities and products, subjecting them to escalating costs or increased restrictions or prohibiting them outright. In particular, we face increasing complexity in our product design and procurement operations as we adjust to new and future requirements relating to the composition of our products, their safe use, the energy consumption associated with those products, climate change laws and regulations, and product repairability, reuse, recyclability and take-back legislation. In addition, there is existing and proposed legislation related to human rights, environmental and social responsibility (including tracing requirements related to forced labor prohibitions) for our operations, supply chain partners, and our products and services. Moreover, we are becoming increasingly subject to laws, regulations and international treaties relating to climate change, such as carbon pricing or product energy efficiency requirements or more prescriptive reporting requirements. Additionally, the rapid evolution and increased adoption of AI technologies and our obligations to comply with emerging laws and regulations may require us to develop additional AI-specific governance programs, which could entail significant costs or limit our ability to incorporate certain AI capabilities into our products and solutions.

As these new laws, regulations, treaties and similar initiatives and programs are adopted and implemented, we will be required to comply or potentially face market access limitations or restrictions on our products entering certain jurisdictions, sanctions or other penalties, including fines. Such burdens or costs may result in an adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows. We could also face significant compliance and operational burdens and incur significant costs in our efforts to comply with or rectify non-compliance with these laws or regulations. Our potential exposure also includes third-party property damage, personal injury claims and clean-up costs. Further, liability under some environmental laws relating to contaminated sites can be imposed retroactively, on a joint and several basis, and without any finding of noncompliance or fault.

We are subject to risks associated with litigation and regulatory proceedings.

We face legal claims or regulatory matters involving stockholder, consumer, competition, commercial, IP, employment, and other issues on a global basis. There is an increasingly active litigation and regulatory environment, including but not limited to employment and patent-monetization claims in the United States, Germany and Brazil, and litigation and regulatory matters focused on consumer protection, privacy, and competition regulation globally. Patent monetization campaigns have become increasingly aggressive, including those by patent holders for standardized technology, such as WiFi and video and other standardized technology in PCs, who have sued in venues that allow injunctions despite commitments to license patents on fair and reasonable terms. If we are unsuccessful in defending against such claims, we may be exposed to exorbitant licensing demands in order to avoid potential disruptions to our business. As described in Note 14, “Litigation and Contingencies” to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8, we are engaged in a number of litigation and regulatory matters that may have a material adverse impact on our business, financial condition, cash flows or results of operations, if decided adversely to or settled by us. Litigation and regulatory proceedings are inherently uncertain, and adverse rulings have occurred and may occur, including awards of monetary damages, imposition of fines, issuance of injunctions or cease-and-desist orders directing us to cease engaging in certain business practices, cease manufacturing or selling certain products, requiring the compulsory licensing of patents, or requiring other remedies. In addition, regardless of the outcome, litigation and regulatory proceedings can be costly, time-consuming, disruptive to our operations, and distracting to management.

We and Hewlett Packard Enterprise entered into a separation and distribution agreement and various other agreements in connection with the separation of the two businesses. The separation and distribution agreement provides for cross-indemnities between HP and Hewlett Packard Enterprise for liabilities allocated to the respective party pursuant to the terms of such agreement. If Hewlett Packard Enterprise or its successor entities (including spun off businesses to which obligations have been transferred) are unable to satisfy their obligations under these agreements, we could incur operational difficulties or losses.

Failure to comply with our customer and partner contracts or government contracting regulations could adversely affect our business and financial performance.

Our contracts with our customers may include unique and specialized performance requirements. In particular, our contracts with federal, state, provincial and local governmental customers are subject to procurement regulations, contract provisions and other specific requirements relating to their formation, administration and performance. In addition, contracts with customers may also include a requirement to comply with customer codes of conduct, which may have terms that conflict with our code of conduct, business policies and strategic objectives. Any failure by us to comply with the specific provisions in our customer contracts or any violation of government contracting regulations could result in loss of business or the imposition of civil and criminal penalties, which may include termination of contracts, forfeiture of profits, suspension of payments and, in the case of our government contracts, fines and suspension from future government contracting. Such failures could also cause reputational damage to our business and affect our ability to compete for new contracts. If our customer contracts are terminated, if we are suspended or disbarred from government work, or if our ability to compete for new contracts is adversely affected, our financial performance could suffer. Our partner contracts

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also contain terms relating to new partner business models and tools creation that could raise issues for which laws or regulations are currently changing or emerging. This could affect us in ways that are not currently fully known or measurable.

Changes in our tax provisions, adverse tax audits, the adoption of new tax legislation, or exposure to additional tax liabilities could have a material impact on our financial performance.

We are subject to income taxes in the United States and approximately 61 other countries, and we are subject to routine corporate income tax audits in many of these jurisdictions. We believe that the positions taken on our tax returns are fully supported, but tax authorities may challenge these positions, and our positions may not be fully sustained on examination by the relevant tax authorities. We regularly assess the likely outcomes of these audits in order to determine the appropriateness of our tax provision, and, we believe we have provided adequate reserves for all tax deficiencies or reductions in tax benefits that could reasonably result from an audit. Our accrual for uncertain tax positions is attributable primarily to uncertainties concerning the tax treatment of our domestic operations, including the allocation of income among different jurisdictions, intercompany transactions, pension and related interest. We adjust our uncertain tax positions to reflect the impact of negotiations, settlements, rulings, advice of legal counsel, and other information and events pertaining to a particular audit. Determining the appropriate provision for potential deficiencies or reductions in tax benefits that could reasonably result from an audit requires management judgments and estimates, and income tax audits are inherently unpredictable. We may not accurately predict the outcomes of these audits, and the amounts ultimately paid upon resolution of audits could be materially different from the amounts previously included in our income tax provision and, therefore, could have a material impact on our income tax provision, net income and cash flows.

Our effective tax rate in the future could be adversely affected by changes to our operating structure, changes in the mix of earnings in countries with differing statutory tax rates, changes in the valuation of deferred tax assets and liabilities, or changes in tax laws or in their interpretation or enforcement. In addition, changes in tax law and regulation in the U.S. or elsewhere could significantly impact our tax rate, the carrying value of deferred tax assets, or our deferred tax liabilities. In addition, our effective tax rate could also be materially affected by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development’s (the “OECD”), the European Commission’s and other certain major jurisdictions’ heightened interest in and taxation of large multi-national companies. For instance, the OECD has enacted model rules for a new global minimum tax framework (“BEPS Pillar Two”), and various governments around the world have enacted, or are in the process of enacting, legislation on these rules.

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ITEM 1B.    Unresolved Staff Comments.

None.

Item 1C. Cybersecurity

HP’s work to defend against cybersecurity threats is occurring against the backdrop of an evolving global threat landscape. Like other Fortune 500 companies, we face a substantial number of cybersecurity threats—ranging from common cyberattacks such as phishing to more evolved threats that incorporate the use of AI. Our products and processes pose an attractive challenge for the most advanced of threat actors—including but not limited to those who are state-sponsored. As a global corporation with a wide range of systems and networks in place, and with customers who threat actors might also wish to target, we could face attacks not only on our own structures, but also on those of our many third-party providers and partners. In response to this threat environment, we have implemented a comprehensive cybersecurity program to assess, identify, and manage risks from cybersecurity threats. Our holistic approach is designed to integrate cybersecurity across the value chain, including in the design, development, and delivery of our products, services, solutions, and operations.

Our Chief Information Security Officer (“CISO”) has responsibility for HP’s global cybersecurity program, including infrastructure and technology platforms, overseeing governance, regulatory and compliance, operations, strategy, and architecture. The CISO reports to our Chief Financial Officer. This role is responsible for building out a cybersecurity organization that is designed to enable robust security coupled with productivity for more than 70,000 global employees, contractors, and partners. The CISO supports HP’s business acceleration and transformation by identifying and managing cybersecurity risks, balancing them with business priorities, and using a contemporary security posture to support HP’s position as an industry leader. As part of this, the CISO receives reports on cybersecurity threats from a number of experienced information security officers responsible for various parts of the business on an ongoing basis and in conjunction with management, regularly reviews risk management measures implemented by the Company to identify and mitigate data protection and cybersecurity risks.

Our cybersecurity organization collaborates heavily with technology, business and legal stakeholders to enable secure business strategy, maintain, and grow proper security oversight, enhance security monitoring and response, and quantify and reduce risks and compliance gaps. There are six key focus areas within the cybersecurity organization: enterprise security operations, architecture and security engineering, identity access management, IT risk management and compliance, governance, risk and compliance, and strategy and program delivery. Additionally, we aim to incorporate a broad range of industry-standard cybersecurity best practices throughout our cybersecurity organization. These include, among other things:

•an insider threat program that coordinates resources to discourage, identify, and mitigate cybersecurity threats;

•regular audits of HP cybersecurity systems and annual risk assessments of related HP systems and processes, including our information security management systems;

•an incident response plan that sets out a coordinated approach to investigating, containing, documenting and mitigating incidents, including reporting findings and keeping senior management and other key stakeholders informed and involved as appropriate;

•annual and ongoing security awareness training for employees;

•a cybersecurity/information security policy, as well as an acceptable use policy that defines the permitted usage of company-provided technology and contains consequences for noncompliance;

•company-wide privacy policies as well as a physical security program that secures our offices and data center facilities;

•systems and processes designed to oversee, identify, and reduce the potential impact of a security incident at a third-party vendor, service provider or customer or otherwise implicating the third-party technology and systems we use; and

•engagement with industry peers and participation in cybersecurity forums to share knowledge and learn from best practices.

On an annual basis, the cybersecurity organization also enlists the aid of an independent third party to assess our alignment with the National Institute of Standards & Technology’s Cyber Security Framework. The assessment examines our information/cybersecurity program and its associated controls and delivers a report that documents assessment results and provides recommendations for further enhancements. The cybersecurity organization is responsible for presenting an overview of the Cybersecurity Risk Assessment Report to the Board of Directors on at least an annual basis, and the HP executive leadership team is heavily involved in implementing and resolving recommendations. From time to time, we also engage assessors, consultants, auditors, or other third parties to assist with assessing, identifying, and managing cybersecurity risks.

Our cybersecurity risks are evaluated by senior leadership, including as part of our enterprise risk assessments that are reviewed by the Audit Committee and our Board of Directors, and our Internal Audit function, which is an objective, independent assurance and advisory organization that helps HP achieve business objectives and conducts regular assessments, audits, and testing of the cybersecurity program and its associated controls.

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As of the date of this Form 10-K, risks from cybersecurity threats, including as a result of any previous cybersecurity incidents, have not materially affected us, including our business strategy, results of operations or financial condition. However, there can be no guarantee that we will not experience such an event moving forward and if realized, these risks are reasonably likely to materially affect us. Additional information on cybersecurity risks we face can be found in “Risk Factors” in Item 1A of Part I of this report under the heading “System security risks, data protection breaches, cyberattacks, system outages and systems integration issues could disrupt our internal operations or services provided to customers, and could reduce our revenue, increase our expenses, damage our reputation and adversely affect our cash flows and stock price,” which should be read in conjunction with the foregoing information.

Our Board, in coordination with the Audit Committee, oversees the Company’s enterprise risk management process, including the management of risks arising from cybersecurity threats. Our Board has delegated the primary responsibility to oversee cybersecurity matters to the Audit Committee. The Board and Audit Committee regularly review the measures implemented by the Company to identify and mitigate data protection and cybersecurity risks. As part of such reviews, the Board and Audit Committee regularly receive reports and presentations from management regarding our information and technology security program, including the CISO, which address a wide range of topics including recent developments, evolving standards, vulnerability assessments, third-party and independent reviews, the threat environment, technological trends and information security considerations arising with respect to the Company’s peers and third parties. We have protocols by which certain cybersecurity incidents that meet established reporting thresholds are escalated within the Company and, where appropriate, reported promptly to the Board and Audit Committee, as well as ongoing updates regarding any such incident until it has been addressed.

ITEM 2. Properties.

As of October 31, 2024, we owned or leased approximately 17.2 million square feet of space worldwide, a summary of which is provided below.

	Fiscal year ended October 31, 2024
	Owned		Leased		Total
	(square feet in millions)
Administration and support	1.9		5.3		7.2
(Percentage)	26	%	74	%	100	%
Manufacturing plants, research and development facilities and warehouse operations	2.5		4.8		7.3
(Percentage)	34	%	66	%	100	%
Total(1)	4.4		10.1		14.5
(Percentage)	30	%	70	%	100	%

(1)Excludes 2.7 million square feet of vacated space, of which 1.8 million square feet is leased to third parties.

We believe that our existing properties are in good condition and are suitable for the conduct of our business. Each of our segments Personal Systems, Printing and Corporate Investments uses each of the properties at least in part, and we retain the flexibility to use each of the properties in whole or in part for each of the segments.

Principal Executive Offices

Our principal executive offices, including our global headquarters, which we lease, are located at 1501 Page Mill Road, Palo Alto, California, United States.

Headquarters of Geographic Operations

The locations of our geographic headquarters are as follows:

Americas	Europe, Middle East, Africa	Asia Pacific
Palo Alto, United States	Geneva, Switzerland	Singapore

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Product Development and Manufacturing

The locations of our major product development and manufacturing facilities are as follows:

Americas   United States—Corvallis, San Diego, Boise, Vancouver,                            Spring, Fort Collins, Fountain Valley Mexico—Tijuana	Europe, Middle East, Africa   Israel—Kiryat-Gat, Rehovot, Netanya   Spain—Barcelona
Asia Pacific  China— Chongqing, Shanghai  India—Bangalore  Malaysia—Penang  Singapore—Singapore  South Korea—Pangyo  Taiwan—Taipei	Technology office   Spain—Barcelona   United Kingdom—Bristol   United States—Corvallis, Palo Alto, Scotts Valley

ITEM 3. Legal Proceedings.

Information with respect to this item may be found in Note 14, “Litigation and Contingencies” to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8, which is incorporated herein by reference.

ITEM 4. Mine Safety Disclosures.

Not applicable.

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PART II

ITEM 5. Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities.

Our common stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol HPQ.

For information about dividends, see our Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Deficit in Item 8, which is incorporated herein by reference.

As of December 2, 2024, there were approximately 45,149 stockholders of record.

Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities

There were no unregistered sales of equity securities in fiscal year 2024.

Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

	Total Number of Shares Purchased	Average Price Paid per Share		Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs	Approximate Dollar Value of Shares that May Yet Be Purchased under the Plans or Programs
Period	In thousands, except per share amounts
August 2024	5,410	$	34.62	5,410	$	9,974,455
September 2024	9,433	$	34.66	9,433	$	9,647,496
October 2024	10,575	$	36.46	10,575	$	9,261,940
Total	25,418			25,418

The Company’s share repurchase program, which does not have a specific expiration date, authorizes repurchases in the open market or in private transactions. On August 27, 2024, HP’s Board of Directors increased HP’s total share repurchase authorization to $10.0 billion, inclusive of the amount remaining under previously authorized share repurchases. In the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2024, we returned $0.9 billion to shareholders through the repurchase of 25.4 million shares on the open market.

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Stock Performance Graph and Cumulative Total Return

The graph below shows the cumulative total stockholder return assuming the investment of $100 at the market close on October 31, 2019 (and the reinvestment of dividends thereafter) in each of HP common stock, the S&P 500 Index, and the S&P Information Technology Index. The comparisons in the graph below are based on historical data and are not indicative of, or intended to forecast, future performance of our common stock.

	10/19		10/20		10/21		10/22		10/23		10/24
HP Inc.	$	100.00	$	107.25	$	186.21	$	174.60	$	172.55	$	240.79
S&P 500 Index	$	100.00	$	109.70	$	156.75	$	133.82	$	147.36	$	203.35
S&P Information Technology Index	$	100.00	$	134.47	$	197.56	$	157.53	$	206.12	$	311.72

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ITEM 6. [Reserved].

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Financial Condition and Results of Operations

ITEM 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

The discussion of financial condition and results of our operations that follows provides information that will assist the reader in understanding our Consolidated Financial Statements, the changes in certain key items in those financial statements from year to year, and the primary factors that accounted for those changes, as well as how certain accounting principles, policies and estimates affect our Consolidated Financial Statements. This discussion should be read in conjunction with our Consolidated Financial Statements and the related notes that appear elsewhere in this document. This section generally discusses the results of operations for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2024 compared to the fiscal year ended October 31, 2023. For a discussion of fiscal year ended October 31, 2023 compared to the fiscal year ended October 31, 2022, please refer to Part II, Item 7, “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2023.

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OVERVIEW

HP delivers innovative and sustainable devices, services, and subscriptions for personal computing, printing, 3D printing, hybrid work, gaming and other related technologies. We have three reportable segments: Personal Systems, Printing, and Corporate Investments. The Personal Systems segment offers commercial and consumer desktops, notebooks and workstations (including HP’s portfolio of AI PCs and workstations), thin clients, retail POS systems, displays, hybrid systems, software, solutions including endpoint security, and services. The Printing segment provides consumer and commercial printer hardware, supplies, solutions and services. Corporate Investments include certain business incubation and investment projects.

•In Personal Systems, our long-term strategic focus is on:

◦profitable growth through innovation, market segmentation and simplification of our portfolio;

◦enhanced innovation in multi-operating systems, multi-architecture, customer segments and other key attributes;

◦investing in endpoint services and solutions. We are focused on services, including Device-as-a-Service, as the market shifts to subscription-based solutions, and accelerating in attractive adjacencies such as hybrid systems; and

◦driving innovation to enable productivity and collaboration, with AI PCs and workstations playing a critical role in the transformation of how people live and work.

•In Printing, our long-term strategic focus is on:

◦offering innovative, intelligent printing experiences and subscription-based solutions designed to securely serve consumer and SMB customers through our Instant Ink Services and HP All-In Plan, as well as large enterprises through our Managed Print Services solutions;

◦providing digital printing solutions for industrial graphics segments and applications including commercial publishing, labels, packaging, and textiles; and

◦expanding our footprint in 3D printing across digital manufacturing and strategic applications.

We have focused on growing our hybrid systems, gaming, workforce solutions, consumer subscriptions, industrial graphics and our 3D and personalization businesses at a rate faster than our core business with accretive margins in the longer term. We believe our ability to innovate will help us gain momentum in growth areas like hybrid systems and gaming, and we see significant opportunities to drive greater recurring revenues across Personal Systems and Printing. Our Workforce Solutions organization drives integration across our commercial services, software and security portfolio. We continue to build on strong portfolios like Instant Ink to grow our Consumer Subscription business. In Industrial Graphics, we are driving the shift from analog to digital in segments like labels and packaging. In 3D and Personalization, we are creating end-to-end solutions that we believe can capture more value with our differentiated technology.

We believe we are well positioned to lead the future of work with our competitive product lineup and enhanced portfolio of hybrid systems, remote-computing solutions, and intelligent print solutions. We are driving innovation by accelerating the delivery of AI across our product portfolio and focusing on growth opportunities in commercial, solutions, and premium consumer and gaming markets. We are consolidating all our software resources under the Technology and Innovation Organization to evolve from a transactional hardware company to a more experience-led organization, further strengthening our ability to capture these opportunities.

We continue to experience challenges that are representative of the trends and uncertainties that may affect our industry, generally, and our business and financial results, specifically, and we expect these challenges to continue in the short-term. One set of challenges relates to the current macroeconomic environment and the adverse impact on demand for certain of our products. A second set of challenges relates to changes in the competitive landscape. Our primary competitors are exerting competitive pressure in targeted areas and are entering new markets, our emerging competitors are introducing new technologies and business models, and our alliance partners in some businesses are increasingly becoming our competitors in others. A third set of challenges relates to business model changes and our go-to-market execution in an evolving distribution and reseller landscape, with increasing online and omnichannel presence. Specific challenges we face at the segment level are set forth below.

•In Personal Systems, we face challenges with a competitive pricing environment, variability in commodity costs, and demand softness in certain geographic regions.

•In Printing, we face challenges from changing customer behaviors as well as competitors with a favorable foreign currency environment and non-original supplies (which includes imitation, refill, or remanufactured alternatives). We also obtain many Printing components from single source suppliers due to technology, availability, price, quality, or other considerations.

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Management’s Discussion and Analysis of

Financial Condition and Results of Operations

To address these challenges, we continue to pursue innovation with a view towards developing new products and services aligned with generating market demand and meeting the needs of our customers and partners. In addition, we continue to work on improving our operations and adapting our business models, with a particular focus on enhancing our end-to-end processes, analytics, efficiencies and simplification of our product portfolio. We also continue to work on optimizing our sales coverage models, aligning our sales incentives with our strategic goals, improving channel execution and inventory, production and backlog management, strengthening our capabilities in our areas of strategic focus, effective cost management, strengthening our pricing strategy, and developing and capitalizing on market opportunities.

Macroeconomic Environment

Our business and financial performance depend significantly on worldwide economic conditions. We face global macroeconomic challenges such as ongoing geopolitical conflicts (including the military conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, and tensions in the Taiwan Strait and South China Sea), uncertainty in the markets, volatility in exchange rates, inflationary trends and evolving dynamics in the global trade environment. We also experience seasonality in the sale of our products and services which may be affected by general economic conditions.

During fiscal year 2024, we experienced continued industry wide demand softness in Printing and a competitive pricing environment, particularly from our Japanese competitors benefiting from a favorable foreign currency environment. In Personal Systems, we faced a competitive pricing environment, variability in commodity costs, and demand softness in certain regions. We experienced gradual market recovery in Commercial PS resulting in overall PC unit growth in fiscal year 2024 and net revenue growth in Personal Systems in the second half of fiscal year 2024.

We are also exposed to fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates. We have a large global presence, with approximately 65% of our net revenue from outside the United States. For a further discussion of trends, uncertainties and other factors that could impact our operating results, see the section entitled “Risk Factors” in Item 1A of Part I in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Transformation Update

In November 2022, we announced our Future Ready Plan (the “Fiscal 2023 Plan” or “Future Ready”) to become a more digitally enabled company, focus investments on key growth opportunities and simplify our operating model. The Fiscal 2023 Plan is expected to run through end of fiscal 2025. The three key elements of our Fiscal 2023 Plan are digital transformation, portfolio optimization, and operational efficiency. We accelerated our cumulative savings target for fiscal year 2024 and are on track to achieve our overall program savings.

Since announcing our Fiscal 2023 Plan, we have enhanced our digital capabilities in Workforce Solutions and continued to leverage AI to positively impact our products, solutions and operations. Additionally, we are reducing portfolio complexity, improving continuity of supply, and increasing our forecast accuracy across our business to drive reduction in our cost of sales and operating expenses. We also continued to reduce our structural cost through headcount reductions and are on track to achieve our overall headcount reduction goal. We expect to continue to invest some of the savings into our growth areas and our people.

See “Risk Factors—Strategic and Operational Risk Factors—We may not achieve some or all of the expected benefits of our restructuring plans and our restructuring may adversely affect our business” in Item 1A, which is incorporated herein by reference. For more information on our Fiscal 2023 Plan, see Note 3, “Restructuring and Other Charges,” to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8 of Part II of this report, which is incorporated herein by reference.

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES 

General

Our Consolidated Financial Statements are prepared in accordance with United States (“U.S.”) generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”), which require management to make estimates, judgments and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, net revenue and expenses, and the disclosure of contingent liabilities. Critical accounting estimates are those that involve a significant level of estimation uncertainty and have had or are reasonably likely to have a material impact on our financial condition or results of operations. Management bases its estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that it believes to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying amount of assets and liabilities. Management believes that the accounting estimates employed and the resulting amounts are reasonable; however, actual results may differ from these estimates. 

A summary of our significant accounting policies is included in Note 1, “Summary of Significant Accounting Policies” to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8, which is incorporated herein by reference. Management believes the following accounting policies reflect the critical accounting estimates used in the preparation of our Consolidated Financial Statements.

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Revenue Recognition - Variable Consideration

We recognize revenue depicting the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that may include variable consideration. When the transaction price includes a variable amount, we estimate the amount using either the expected value or most likely amount method. At the time of revenue recognition, we reduce the transaction price by the estimated variable consideration (e.g., customer and distributor programs and incentive offerings, rebates, promotions, other volume-based incentives and expected returns). We use estimates to determine the expected variable consideration for such programs based on historical experience, expected consumer behavior and market conditions.

Taxes on Earnings

As a result of certain employment actions and capital investments we have undertaken, income from manufacturing activities in certain jurisdictions is subject to reduced tax rates and, in some cases, is wholly exempt from taxes for fiscal years through 2029.

Material changes in our estimates of cash, working capital and long-term investment requirements in the various jurisdictions in which we do business could impact how future earnings are repatriated to the United States, and our related future effective tax rate.

We record a valuation allowance to reduce deferred tax assets to the amount that we are more likely than not to realize. In determining the need for a valuation allowance, we consider future market growth, forecasted earnings, future taxable income, the mix of earnings in the jurisdictions in which we operate and prudent and feasible tax planning strategies. In the event we were to determine that it is more likely than not that we will be unable to realize all or part of our deferred tax assets in the future, we would increase the valuation allowance and recognize a corresponding charge to earnings or other comprehensive income in the period in which we make such a determination. Likewise, if we later determine that we are more likely than not to realize the deferred tax assets, we would reverse the applicable portion of the previously recognized valuation allowance. In order for us to realize our deferred tax assets, we must be able to generate sufficient taxable income in the jurisdictions in which the deferred tax assets are located.

We are subject to income taxes in the United States and approximately 61 other countries, and we are subject to routine corporate income tax audits in many of these jurisdictions. We believe that positions taken on our tax returns are fully supported, but tax authorities may challenge these positions, and our positions may not be fully sustained on examination by the relevant tax authorities. Accordingly, our income tax provision includes amounts intended to satisfy assessments that may result from these challenges. Our accrual for uncertain tax positions is attributable primarily to uncertainties concerning the tax treatment of our domestic operations, including the allocation of income among different jurisdictions, intercompany transactions, pension and related interest. We adjust our uncertain tax positions to reflect the impact of negotiations, settlements, rulings, advice of legal counsel, and other information and events pertaining to a particular audit. Determining the appropriate provision for potential deficiencies or reductions in tax benefits that could reasonably result from an audit requires management judgments and estimates, and income tax audits are inherently unpredictable. We may not accurately predict the outcomes of these audits, and the amounts ultimately paid on resolution of an audit could be materially different from the amounts previously included in our income tax provision and, therefore, could have a material impact on our provision for taxes, net earnings and cash flows. For a further discussion on taxes on earnings, refer to Note 6, “Taxes on Earnings” to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8, which is incorporated herein by reference.

Legal Contingencies

We are involved in various lawsuits, claims, investigations and proceedings including those consisting of IP, commercial, securities, employment, employee benefits and environmental matters that arise in the ordinary course of business. We record a liability when we believe that it is both probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount of loss can be reasonably estimated. Significant judgment is required to determine both the probability of having incurred a liability and the estimated amount of the liability. We review these matters at least quarterly and adjust these liabilities to reflect the impact of negotiations, settlements, rulings, advice of legal counsel and other updated information and events, pertaining to a particular case. Litigation is inherently unpredictable. However, we believe we have valid defenses with respect to legal matters pending against us. Nevertheless, cash flows or results of operations could be materially affected in any particular period by the resolution of one or more of these contingencies. We believe we have recorded adequate provisions for any such matters and, as of October 31, 2024, it was not reasonably possible that a material loss had been incurred in excess of the amounts recognized in our financial statements.

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RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

For a summary of recent accounting pronouncements applicable to our consolidated financial statements see Note 1, “Summary of Significant Accounting Policies” to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8, which is incorporated herein by reference.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS 

Revenue from our international operations has historically represented, and we expect will continue to represent, a majority of our overall net revenue. As a result, our net revenue growth has been impacted, and we expect it will continue to be impacted, by fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates. In order to provide a framework for assessing performance excluding the impact of foreign currency fluctuations, we supplement the year-over-year percentage change in net revenue with the year-over-year percentage change in net revenue on a constant currency basis, which excludes the effect of foreign currency exchange fluctuations calculated by translating current period revenues using monthly exchange rates from the comparative period and excluding any hedging impact recognized in the current period, and without adjusting for any repricing or demand impacts from changes in foreign currency exchange rates. This information is provided so that net revenue can be viewed with and without the effect of fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates, which is consistent with how management evaluates our net revenue results and trends, as management does not believe that the excluded items are reflective of ongoing operating results. The constant currency measures are provided in addition to, and not as a substitute for, the year-over-year percentage change in net revenue on a GAAP basis. Other companies may calculate and define similarly labeled items differently, which may limit the usefulness of this measure for comparative purposes.

Results of operations in dollars and as a percentage of net revenue were as follows: 

	For the fiscal years ended October 31
	2024				2023				2022
	Dollars		% of Net Revenue		Dollars		% of Net Revenue		Dollars		% of Net Revenue
	Dollars in millions
Net revenue:
Products	$	50,453	94.2	%	$	50,660	94.3	%	$	60,041	95.4	%
Services	3,106		5.8	%	3,058		5.7	%	2,869		4.6	%
Total net revenue	53,559		100.0	%	53,718		100.0	%	62,910		100.0	%
Cost of net revenue:
Products(1)	39,952		79.2	%	40,484		79.9	%	48,881		81.4	%
Services(2)	1,789		57.6	%	1,726		56.4	%	1,766		61.6	%
Total cost of net revenue	41,741		77.9	%	42,210		78.6	%	50,647		80.5	%
Gross margin	11,818		22.1	%	11,508		21.4	%	12,263		19.5	%
Research and development	1,640		3.1	%	1,578		2.9	%	1,653		2.6	%
Selling, general and administrative	5,658		10.6	%	5,357		10.0	%	5,264		8.4	%
Restructuring and other charges	301		0.5	%	527		1.0	%	218		0.3	%
Acquisition and divestiture charges	83		0.2	%	240		0.4	%	318		0.5	%
Amortization of intangible assets	318		0.6	%	350		0.7	%	228		0.4	%
Russia exit charges	—		—	%	—		—	%	23		—	%
Total operating expenses	8,000		15.0	%	8,052		15.0	%	7,704		12.2	%
Earnings from operations	3,818		7.1	%	3,456		6.4	%	4,559		7.2	%
Interest and other, net	(539)		(1.0)	%	(519)		(0.9)	%	(235)		(0.4)	%
Earnings before taxes	3,279		6.1	%	2,937		5.5	%	4,324		6.8	%
(Provision for) benefit from taxes	(504)		(0.9)	%	326		0.6	%	(1,192)		(1.9)	%
Net earnings	$	2,775	5.2	%	$	3,263	6.1	%	$	3,132	4.9	%

(1)    Products cost of net revenue as a percentage of net revenue is calculated as a percentage of product net revenue.

(2)    Services cost of net revenue as a percentage of net revenue is calculated as a percentage of services net revenue.

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Net Revenue

Products net revenue includes revenue from the sale of hardware, supplies, subscriptions and software licenses. Services net revenue includes revenue from our service offerings and support on hardware devices.

In fiscal year 2024, total net revenue decreased 0.3% (decreased 0.2% on a constant currency basis) as compared to the prior-year period. Net revenue from the United States decreased 0.2% and remained at $18.8 billion, and outside of the United States decreased 0.3% to $34.8 billion. The decrease in products net revenue was primarily driven by lower hardware units in Printing and competitive pricing in Printer hardware and Personal Systems, partially offset by market recovery in Commercial PS and higher net revenue in key growth areas. Services net revenue remained flat.

A detailed discussion of the factors contributing to the changes in segment net revenue is included under “Segment Information” below. 

Gross Margin

In fiscal year 2024, gross margin increased by 0.7 percentage points, primarily driven by products gross margin due to lower supply chain costs, and cost savings, including Future Ready transformation savings, partially offset by competitive pricing in Printer hardware and Personal Systems, and mix shifts towards Personal Systems while services gross margin decreased.

A detailed discussion of the factors contributing to the changes in segment gross margins is included under “Segment Information” below. 

Operating Expenses

Research and development (“R&D”)

R&D expense increased 3.9% in fiscal year 2024, primarily due to continued investments in innovation, partially offset by disciplined cost management including Future Ready transformation savings.

Selling, general and administrative (“SG&A”)

SG&A expense increased 5.6% in fiscal year 2024, primarily due to higher litigation costs and go-to-market initiatives, partially offset by disciplined cost management including Future Ready transformation savings.

Restructuring and other charges

Restructuring and other charges relate primarily to the Fiscal 2023 Plan. For more information, see Note 3, “Restructuring and Other Charges”, to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8 of Part II of this report, which is incorporated herein by reference.

Acquisition and divestiture charges

Acquisition and divestiture charges primarily include direct third-party professional and legal fees, and integration and divestiture-related costs, as well as non-cash adjustments to the fair value of certain acquired assets such as inventory and certain compensation charges related to cash settlement of restricted stock units and performance-based restricted stock units from acquisitions. Acquisition and divestiture charges decreased by $157 million in the fiscal year 2024, primarily due to reduced integration activities associated with the fiscal year 2022 Poly acquisition.

Amortization of intangible assets 

Amortization of intangible assets decreased in fiscal year 2024 and relates to intangible assets resulting from acquisitions.

Interest and other, net

Interest and other, net increased $20 million in the fiscal year 2024 primarily due to the net gain on extinguishment of debt as well as retirement benefits associated with our Enhanced Early Retirement (“EER”) program recorded in the prior year period, partially offset by lower interest expense on debt.

Provision for taxes

Our effective tax rate was 15.4% in fiscal year 2024. The effective tax rate differs from the U.S. federal statutory rate of 21% primarily due to impacts of changes in valuation allowances and favorable tax rates associated with certain earnings from HP’s operations in lower-tax jurisdictions throughout the world.

For a reconciliation of our effective tax rate to the U.S. federal statutory rate of 21% in fiscal year 2024, and further explanation of our provision for income taxes, see Note 6, “Taxes on Earnings” to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8, which is incorporated herein by reference.

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In fiscal year 2024, we recorded $214 million of net income tax benefits related to non-recurring items in the provision for taxes. This amount included $198 million related to changes in valuation allowances, $60 million related to restructuring charges, $14 million related to the filing of tax returns in various jurisdictions, and $11 million related to acquisition charges. These benefits were partially offset by $39 million of uncertain tax position charges and $25 million related to changes in tax rates.

In December 2021, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (the “OECD”) introduced model rules for a global minimum tax framework known as (“BEPS Pillar Two”). Numerous governments worldwide have enacted or are in the process of enacting legislation to implement this framework. Where applicable, these rules will take effect for us beginning in the fiscal year 2025 and we plan to treat the tax as a period cost. We do not anticipate a material impact on our effective tax rate or cash tax payments in these jurisdictions for fiscal year 2025. Our assessment for subsequent fiscal years may be influenced by additional legislative guidance and the enactment of further provisions within the BEPS Pillar Two framework.

Segment Information

During the first quarter of fiscal year 2024, HP realigned its business unit financial reporting more closely with its customer market segmentation. Future changes to this organizational structure may result in changes to the segments disclosed. For more information on our segments see Note 2, “Segment Information,” to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8, which is incorporated herein by reference.

Personal Systems

	For the fiscal years ended October 31
	2024		2023			2022
	Dollars in millions
Net revenue	$	36,195	$	35,684		$	44,011
Earnings from operations	$	2,194	$	2,129		$	2,761
Earnings from operations as a % of net revenue	6.1%		6.0		%	6.3%

The components of net revenue and the weighted net revenue change by business unit were as follows:

	For the fiscal years ended October 31
	Net Revenue						Weighted Net Revenue Change Percentage Points(1)
	2024		2023		2022		2024	2023
	In millions
Commercial PS	$	25,486	$	24,712	$	29,616	2.1	(11.1)
Consumer PS	10,709		10,972		14,395		(0.7)	(7.8)
Total Personal Systems	$	36,195	$	35,684	$	44,011	1.4	(18.9)

(1) Weighted Net Revenue Change Percentage Points measures contribution of each business unit towards overall segment revenue growth. It is calculated by dividing the change in revenue of each business unit from the prior-year period by total segment revenue for the prior-year period.

Fiscal year 2024 compared with fiscal year 2023

Personal Systems net revenue increased 1.4% (increased 1.3% on a constant currency basis) in the fiscal year 2024, as compared to the prior-year period. The net revenue increase was primarily due to a 3.3% increase in PC unit volume driven by Commercial PS, partially offset by a 1.4% decrease in average selling price (“ASPs”). The decrease in ASPs is primarily due to competitive pricing, partially offset by favorable mix shifts.

Commercial PS revenue increased 3.1% primarily driven by a 5.7% increase in units due to market recovery, partially offset by a 1.6% decrease in ASPs. The decrease in ASPs was driven by unfavorable mix shifts and competitive pricing.

Consumer PS net revenue decreased 2.4% driven by a 2.5% decrease in ASPs and a 0.3% decrease in units due to demand softness, especially in China. The decrease in ASPs was driven by competitive pricing and unfavorable mix shifts, partially offset by favorable foreign currency impacts.

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Personal Systems earnings from operations as a percentage of net revenue increased by 0.1 percentage points driven by an increase in gross margin, partially offset by an increase in operating expenses as a percentage of revenue. Gross margin increased primarily due to lower supply chain cost, favorable mix shifts as well as Future Ready transformation savings, partially offset by competitive pricing. Operating expenses as a percentage of revenue increased primarily due to higher litigation costs, go-to-market initiatives and continued investments in innovation, partially offset by disciplined cost management including Future Ready transformation savings.

Printing

	For the fiscal years ended October 31
	2024		2023		2022
	Dollars in millions
Net revenue	$	17,338	$	18,029	$	18,902
Earnings from operations	$	3,290	$	3,399	$	3,619
Earnings from operations as a % of net revenue	19.0%		18.9%		19.1%

The components of the net revenue and weighted net revenue change by business unit were as follows: 

	For the fiscal years ended October 31
	Net Revenue						Weighted Net Revenue Change Percentage Points(1)
	2024		2023		2022		2024	2023
	In millions
Supplies	$	11,295	$	11,452	$	11,761	(0.9)	(1.6)
Commercial Printing	4,841		5,250		5,339		(2.2)	(0.5)
Consumer Printing	1,202		1,327		1,802		(0.7)	(2.5)
Total Printing	$	17,338	$	18,029	$	18,902	(3.8)	(4.6)

(1) Weighted Net Revenue Change Percentage Points measures the contribution of each business unit towards overall segment revenue growth. It is calculated by dividing the change in revenue of each business unit from the prior period by total segment revenue for the prior-year period. 

Fiscal year 2024 compared with fiscal year 2023

Printing net revenue decreased 3.8% (decreased 3.2% on a constant currency basis) for fiscal year 2024 as compared to the prior-year period. The decline in net revenue was primarily driven by Commercial Printing, Consumer Printing and Supplies as well as unfavorable foreign currency impacts. Net revenue for Supplies decreased 1.4% primarily due to decline in the installed base and usage as well as foreign currency impacts, partially offset by disciplined pricing. Printer unit volume decreased 7.2% due to demand weakness and hardware ASPs decreased 3.2%. Printer hardware ASPs decreased primarily due to competitive pricing, particularly from our Japanese competitors benefiting from a favorable foreign currency environment, and mix shifts.

Net revenue for Commercial Printing decreased by 7.8%, primarily due to an 8.8% decrease in printer unit volume and a 1.8% decrease in ASPs. The decrease in ASPs was primarily driven by competitive pricing, partially offset by favorable mix shifts.

Net revenue for Consumer Printing decreased 9.4%, primarily due to a 6.2% decrease in printer unit volume and a 3.3% decrease in ASP’s. The decrease in ASPs was primarily driven by competitive pricing, partially offset by favorable mix shifts.

Printing earnings from operations as a percentage of net revenue increased by 0.1 percentage points driven by an increase in gross margin, partially offset by higher operating expenses as a percentage of revenue. The increase in gross margin was primarily driven by favorable mix shifts as well as cost savings including Future Ready transformation savings, partially offset by competitive pricing. Operating expenses as a percentage of revenue increased primarily due to higher go-to-market initiatives, partially offset by disciplined cost management including Future Ready transformation savings.

Corporate Investments

The loss from operations in Corporate Investments for the fiscal year 2024 was primarily due to expenses associated with our incubation projects and investments in digital enablement.

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LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES 

We use cash generated by operations as our primary source of liquidity. We believe that current cash, cash flow from operating activities, new borrowings, available commercial paper authorization and the credit facility will be sufficient to meet HP’s operating cash requirements, planned capital expenditures, interest and principal payments on all borrowings, pension and post-retirement funding requirements, authorized share repurchases and annual dividend payments for the foreseeable future. Additionally, if suitable acquisition opportunities arise, the Company may obtain all or a portion of the required financing through additional borrowings. While our access to capital markets may be constrained and our cost of borrowing may increase under certain business, market and economic conditions, our access to a variety of funding sources to meet our liquidity needs is designed to facilitate continued access to capital resources under all such conditions. Our liquidity is subject to various risks including the risks identified in the section entitled “Risk Factors” in Item 1A and market risks identified in the section entitled “Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk” in Item 7A, which are incorporated herein by reference.

Amounts held outside of the U.S. are generally utilized to support non-U.S. liquidity needs and may from time to time be distributed to the U.S. Repatriations of amounts held outside the U.S. generally will not be taxable from a U.S. federal tax perspective but may be subject to state income or foreign withholding tax upon repatriation. As we evaluate the future cash needs of our operations, we may revise the amount of foreign earnings considered to be permanently reinvested in our foreign subsidiaries and how to utilize such funds, including reducing our gross debt level, or other uses.

Liquidity

Our cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash and total debt were as follows: 

	As of October 31
	2024		2023
	In millions
Cash and cash equivalents	$	3,238	$	3,107
Restricted cash	$	15	$	125
Total debt	$	9,669	$	9,484

Our key cash flow metrics were as follows:

	For the fiscal years ended October 31
	2024		2023		2022
	In millions
Net cash provided by operating activities	$	3,749	$	3,571	$	4,463
Net cash used in investing activities	(646)		(590)		(3,549)
Net cash used in financing activities	(3,082)		(2,894)		(2,068)
Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash	$	21	$	87	$	(1,154)

Operating activities 

Net cash provided by operating activities increased by $0.2 billion for fiscal year 2024 due to favorable working capital impacts, partially offset by changes in receivables from contract manufacturers due to higher manufacturing activity and amounts collected and held on behalf of a third party for trade receivables previously sold.

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Key working capital metrics

Management utilizes current cash conversion cycle information to manage our working capital level. The table below presents the cash conversion cycle: 

	As of October 31
	2024	2023	2022
Days of sales outstanding in accounts receivable (“DSO”)	33	28	28
Days of supply in inventory (“DOS”)	63	57	57
Days of purchases outstanding in accounts payable (“DPO”)	(138)	(117)	(114)
Cash conversion cycle	(42)	(32)	(29)

October 31, 2024 as compared to October 31, 2023

The cash conversion cycle is the sum of days of DSO and DOS less DPO. Items which may cause the cash conversion cycle in a particular period to differ from historical trends include, but are not limited to, changes in business mix, changes in payment terms, timing and extent of receivables factoring, seasonal trends and the timing of revenue recognition and inventory purchases within the period.

DSO measures the average number of days our receivables are outstanding. DSO is calculated by dividing ending accounts receivable, net of allowance for credit losses, by a 90-day average of net revenue. The increase in DSO was primarily due to unfavorable revenue linearity.

DOS measures the average number of days from procurement to sale of our product. DOS is calculated by dividing ending inventory by a 90-day average of cost of goods sold. The increase in DOS is primarily due to strategic buys in Personal Systems and higher in-transit shipments.

DPO measures the average number of days our accounts payable balances are outstanding. DPO is calculated by dividing ending accounts payable by a 90-day average of cost of goods sold. The increase in DPO as compared to prior-year period, was primarily due to higher manufacturing volumes in Personal Systems as well as favorable changes in payment terms.

Investing activities

Net cash used in investing activities increased $0.1 billion for fiscal year 2024 as compared to the prior-year period, primarily due to payments made in connection with acquisitions.

Financing activities

Net cash used in financing activities increased by $0.2 billion in fiscal year 2024 compared to the prior-year period, primarily due to higher share repurchases of $2.0 billion, partially offset by lower net debt repayment of $1.6 billion and collateral returned for derivative instruments of $0.2 billion in the prior-year period.

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Share repurchases and dividends

In fiscal year 2024, HP returned $3.2 billion to shareholders in the form of share repurchases of $2.1 billion and cash dividends of $1.1 billion. On August 27, 2024, HP’s Board of Directors increased HP’s total share repurchase authorization to $10.0 billion, inclusive of the amount remaining under previously authorized share repurchases. As of October 31, 2024, HP had approximately $9.3 billion remaining under the share repurchase authorizations approved by HP’s Board of Directors.

For more information on our share repurchases, see Note 12, “Stockholders’ Deficit”, to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8, which is incorporated herein by reference.

Capital resources

Debt Levels 

	As of October 31
	2024			2023
	Dollars in millions
Short-term debt	$	1,406		$	230
Long-term debt	$	8,263		$	9,254
Weighted-average interest rate	4.5		%	4.2		%

We maintain debt levels that we establish through consideration of a number of factors, including cash flow expectations, cash requirements for operations, investment plans (including acquisitions), share repurchase activities, our cost of capital and targeted capital structure.

Short-term debt increased by $1.2 billion and long-term debt decreased by $1.0 billion for fiscal year 2024 as compared to prior-year period. These changes are due to reclassification of Global Notes due in June 2025 to short-term.

Our weighted-average interest rate reflects the effective interest rate on our borrowings prevailing during the period and reflects the effect of interest rate swaps. For more information on our interest rate swaps, see Note 10, “Financial Instruments” in the Consolidated Financial Statements and notes thereto in Item 8, “Financial Statements and Supplementary Data”, which is incorporated herein by reference.

For more information on our outstanding debt, see Note 11, “Borrowings”, to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8 of Part II of this report, which is incorporated herein by reference.

As of October 31, 2024, we maintained a $5.0 billion sustainability-linked senior unsecured committed revolving credit facility maturing August 1, 2029. Funds borrowed under the revolving credit facility may be used for general corporate purposes.

Available borrowing resources

As of October 31, 2024, we had available borrowing resources of $0.9 billion from uncommitted lines of credit in addition to funds available under the revolving credit facility.

In February 2024, we filed an automatically effective shelf registration statement with the SEC, which enables us to offer for sale, at any time and from time to time, in one or more offerings, an unspecified amount of debt securities, common stock, preferred stock, depository shares and warrants.

For more information on our borrowings, see Note 11, “Borrowings”, to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8 of Part II of this report, which is incorporated herein by reference.

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Credit ratings

Our credit risk is evaluated by major independent rating agencies based upon publicly available information as well as information they obtain during our ongoing discussions. While we currently do not have any rating downgrade triggers that would accelerate the maturity of a material amount of our debt, a downgrade from our current credit rating may increase the cost of borrowing under our credit facilities, reduce market capacity for our commercial paper, require the posting of additional collateral under some of our derivative contracts and may have a negative impact on our liquidity and capital position and our contractual business going forward, depending on the extent of such downgrade. See “Risk Factors—Macroeconomic, Industry and Financial Risks—Failure to maintain our credit ratings could adversely affect our liquidity, capital position, borrowing costs and access to capital markets, as well as our subscription based and other offerings.” in Item 1A, which is incorporated herein by reference. We can access alternative sources of funding, including drawdowns under our credit facility, if necessary, to offset potential reductions in the market capacity for our commercial paper.

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HP INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of

Financial Condition and Results of Operations (Continued)

CONTRACTUAL AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS

Our contractual and other obligations as of October 31, 2024, were as follows:

			Payments Due by Period
	Total		Short-term		Long-term
	In millions
Principal payments on debt(1)	$	9,717	$	1,406	$	8,311
Interest payments on debt(2)	2,724		404		2,320
Purchase obligations(3)	1,366		896		470
Operating lease obligations	1,361		513		848
Finance lease obligations	31		13		18
Total(4)(5)(6)	$	15,199	$	3,232	$	11,967

(1)Amounts represent the principal cash payments relating to our short-term and long-term debt and do not include any fair value adjustments, discounts or premiums.

(2)Amounts represent the expected interest payments relating to our short-term and long-term debt. We have outstanding interest rate swap agreements accounted for as fair value hedges that have the economic effect of changing fixed interest rates associated with some of our U.S. Dollar Global Notes to variable interest rates. The impact of our outstanding interest rate swaps as of October 31, 2024 was factored into the calculation of the future interest payments on debt.

(3)Purchase obligations include agreements to purchase goods or services that are enforceable and legally binding on us and that specify all significant terms, including fixed or minimum quantities to be purchased; fixed, minimum or variable price and volume provisions; and the approximate timing of the transaction. These purchase obligations are related principally to inventory and other items. Purchase obligations exclude agreements that are cancellable without penalty. Purchase obligations also exclude open purchase orders that are routine arrangements entered into in the ordinary course of business as they are difficult to quantify in a meaningful way. Even though open purchase orders are considered enforceable and legally binding, the terms generally allow us the option to cancel, reschedule, and adjust terms based on our business needs prior to the delivery of goods or performance of services.

(4)Retirement and Post-Retirement Benefit Plan Contributions. In fiscal year 2025, we expect to contribute approximately $36 million to our non-U.S. pension plans, $30 million to cover benefit payments to U.S. non-qualified pension plan participants and $4 million to cover benefit claims for our post-retirement benefit plans. Our policy is to fund our pension plans so that we meet the minimum contribution required by local government, funding and taxing authorities. Expected contributions and payments to our pension and post-retirement benefit plans are excluded from the contractual obligations table because they do not represent contractual cash outflows as they are dependent on numerous factors which may result in a wide range of outcomes. For more information on our retirement and post-retirement benefit plans, see Note 4, “Retirement and Post-Retirement Benefit Plans”, to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8, which is incorporated herein by reference.

(5)Cost Savings Plans. As a result of our approved restructuring plans, we expect to make future cash payments of approximately $0.2 billion in the fiscal year 2025. For more information on our restructuring activities that are part of our cost improvements, see Note 3, “Restructuring and Other Charges”, to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8, which is incorporated herein by reference.

(6)Uncertain Tax Positions. As of October 31, 2024, we had approximately $1.0 billion of recorded liabilities including related interest and penalties pertaining to uncertain tax positions. We are unable to make a reasonable estimate as to when cash settlement with the tax authorities might occur due to the uncertainties related to these tax matters. Payments of these liabilities would result from settlements with taxing authorities. For more information on our uncertain tax positions, see Note 6, “Taxes on Earnings”, to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8, which is incorporated herein by reference. 

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Off-balance sheet arrangements

As part of our ongoing business, we have not participated in transactions that generate material relationships with unconsolidated entities or financial partnerships, such as entities often referred to as structured finance or special purpose entities, which would have been established for the purpose of facilitating off-balance sheet arrangements or other contractually narrow or limited purposes. 

We have third-party short-term financing arrangements intended to facilitate the working capital requirements of certain customers and HP. For more information on our third-party short-term financing arrangements, see Note 7 “Supplementary Financial Information” to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8, which is incorporated herein by reference.

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ITEM 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.

In the normal course of business, we are exposed to foreign currency exchange rate and interest rate risks that could impact our financial position, cash flows and results of operations. Our risk management strategy with respect to these market risks may include the use of derivative instruments. We use derivative contracts only to manage existing underlying exposures. Accordingly, we do not use derivative contracts for speculative purposes. Our risks, risk management strategy and a sensitivity analysis estimating the effects of changes in fair value for each of these exposures are outlined below.

Actual gains and losses in the future may differ materially from the sensitivity analyses based on changes in the timing and amount of foreign currency exchange rate and interest rate movements and our actual exposures and derivatives in place at the time of the change, as well as the effectiveness of the derivative to hedge the related exposure.

Foreign currency exchange rate risk

We are exposed to foreign currency exchange rate risk inherent in our sales commitments, anticipated sales, anticipated purchases and assets and liabilities denominated in currencies other than the U.S. dollar. We transact business in over 40 currencies worldwide, of which the most significant foreign currencies to our operations for fiscal year 2024 were Euro, Chinese yuan renminbi, Japanese yen and British pound. For most currencies, we are a net receiver of the foreign currency and therefore benefit from a weaker U.S. dollar and are adversely affected by a stronger U.S. dollar relative to the foreign currency. Even where we are a net receiver of the foreign currency, a weaker U.S. dollar may adversely affect certain expense figures, if taken alone.

We use a combination of forward contracts and at times, options designated as cash flow hedges to protect against the foreign currency exchange rate risks inherent in our forecasted net revenue and, to a lesser extent in cost of sales. We also use other derivatives not designated as hedging instruments consisting primarily of forward contracts to hedge foreign currency balance sheet exposures. Alternatively, we may choose not to hedge the risk associated with our foreign currency exposures, primarily if such exposure acts as a natural hedge for offsetting amounts denominated in the same currency or if the currency is too difficult or too expensive to hedge.

We have performed sensitivity analyses as of October 31, 2024 and 2023, using a modeling technique that measures the change in the fair values arising from a hypothetical 10% adverse movement in the levels of foreign currency exchange rates relative to the U.S. dollar, with all other variables held constant. The analyses cover all of our foreign currency derivative contracts offset by underlying exposures. The foreign currency exchange rates we used in performing the sensitivity analysis were based on market rates in effect as of October 31, 2024 and 2023. The sensitivity analyses indicated that a hypothetical 10% adverse movement in foreign currency exchange rates would result in a foreign exchange loss of $94 million and $133 million as of October 31, 2024 and October 31, 2023, respectively.

Interest rate risk

We also are exposed to interest rate risk related to debt we have issued and our investment portfolio.

We issue long-term debt in either U.S. dollars or foreign currencies based on market conditions at the time of financing. We may use interest rate and/or currency swaps to modify the market risk exposures in connection with the debt to achieve a floating interest expense and/or U.S. dollar principal outflows. The swap transactions generally involve the exchange of fixed for floating interest payments. However, we may choose not to swap fixed for floating interest payments or may terminate a previously executed swap if we believe a larger proportion of fixed-rate debt would be beneficial.

In order to hedge the fair value of certain fixed-rate investments, we may enter into interest rate swaps that convert fixed interest returns into variable interest returns. We may use cash flow hedges to hedge the variability in interest income received on certain variable-rate investments. We may also enter into interest rate swaps that convert variable rate interest returns into fixed-rate interest returns.

We have performed sensitivity analyses as of October 31, 2024 and 2023, using a modeling technique that measures the change in the fair values arising from a hypothetical 10% adverse movement in the levels of interest rates across the entire yield curve, with all other variables held constant. The analyses cover our debt, investments and interest rate swaps. The analyses use actual or approximate maturities for the debt, investments and interest rate swaps. The discount rates used were based on the market interest rates in effect as of October 31, 2024 and 2023. The sensitivity analyses indicated that a hypothetical 10% adverse movement in interest rates would have resulted in a loss in the fair values of our debt and investments, net of interest rate swaps, of $164 million and $196 million as of October 31, 2024 and October 31, 2023, respectively.

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ITEM 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.

Table of Contents

	Page
Reports of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm (PCAOB ID: 42)	50
Management's Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting	52
Consolidated Statements of Earnings	53
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income	54
Consolidated Balance Sheets	55
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows	56
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Deficit	57
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements	58
Note 1: Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	58
Note 2: Segment Information	65
Note 3: Restructuring and Other Charges	67
Note 4: Retirement and Post-Retirement Benefit Plans	67
Note 5: Stock-Based Compensation	74
Note 6: Taxes on Earnings	77
Note 7: Supplementary Financial Information	81
Note 8: Goodwill and Intangible Assets	86
Note 9: Fair Value	87
Note 10: Financial Instruments	89
Note 11: Borrowings	94
Note 12: Stockholders’ Deficit	96
Note 13: Earnings Per Share	98
Note 14: Litigation and Contingencies	99
Note 15: Guarantees, Indemnifications and Warranties	102
Note 16: Commitments	103
Note 17: Leases	103

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Stockholders and the Board of Directors of HP Inc.

Opinion on the Financial Statements

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of HP Inc. and subsidiaries (the Company) as of October 31, 2024 and 2023, the related consolidated statements of earnings, comprehensive income, stockholders’ deficit and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended October 31, 2024, and the related notes (collectively referred to as the “consolidated financial statements”). In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company at October 31, 2024 and 2023, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended October 31, 2024, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB), the Company's internal control over financial reporting as of October 31, 2024, based on criteria established in Internal Control—Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (2013 framework), and our report dated December 12, 2024 expressed an adverse opinion thereon.

Basis for Opinion

These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the PCAOB and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

Critical Audit Matter

The critical audit matter communicated below is a matter arising from the current period audit of the financial statements that was communicated or required to be communicated to the audit committee and that: (1) relates to accounts or disclosures that are material to the financial statements and (2) involved our especially challenging, subjective or complex judgments. The communication of the critical audit matter does not alter in any way our opinion on the consolidated financial statements, taken as a whole, and we are not, by communicating the critical audit matter below, providing a separate opinion on the critical audit matter or on the account or disclosure to which it relates.

	Estimation of variable consideration
Description of the Matter	As described in Note 1 of the consolidated financial statements, the Company reduces revenue for customer and distributor programs and incentive offerings including rebates, promotions and other volume-based incentives. The Company uses estimates to determine the expected variable consideration for such programs based on factors like historical experience, expected customer behavior and market conditions. Estimated variable consideration is presented within other current liabilities on the consolidated balance sheet and totaled $3.1 billion at October 31, 2024. Auditing the Company’s measurement of variable consideration is especially challenging because the calculation is complex and reflects management’s assumptions about expected future claims activity and changes in those assumptions can have a material effect on the amount of variable consideration recognized.
How We Addressed the Matter in Our Audit	Our audit procedures included, among others, developing an independent estimate of the variable consideration and comparing our estimate to the recorded balance. We performed this predictive analysis at both an aggregated and disaggregated level. We also inspected the terms and conditions of the incentive offerings. In addition, we compared previous estimates of variable consideration to actual payments.

/s/ Ernst & Young LLP

We have served as the Company’s auditor since 2000.

Houston, Texas

December 12, 2024

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Stockholders and the Board of Directors of HP Inc.

Opinion on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

We have audited HP Inc. and subsidiaries’ internal control over financial reporting as of October 31, 2024, based on criteria established in Internal Control—Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (2013 framework) (the COSO criteria). In our opinion, because of the effect of the material weakness described below on the achievement of the objectives of the control criteria, HP Inc. and subsidiaries (the Company) has not maintained effective internal control over financial reporting as of October 31, 2024, based on the COSO criteria.

A material weakness is a deficiency, or combination of deficiencies, in internal control over financial reporting, such that there is a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement of the company’s annual or interim financial statements will not be prevented or detected on a timely basis. The following material weakness has been identified and included in management’s assessment. Management has identified a material weakness related to ineffective design and operation of information technology (“IT”) general controls in the areas of user access, change management and job schedule monitoring IT operations for certain IT applications supporting the company’s internal control over financial reporting. As a result, the application controls and IT dependent manual controls that rely upon information from the impacted IT applications were also deemed ineffective.

We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB), the consolidated balance sheets of the Company as of October 31, 2024 and 2023, the related consolidated statements of earnings, comprehensive income, stockholders’ deficit and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended October 31, 2024, and the related notes. This material weakness was considered in determining the nature, timing and extent of audit tests applied in our audit of the 2024 consolidated financial statements, and this report does not affect our report dated December 12, 2024, which expressed an unqualified opinion thereon.

Basis for Opinion

The Company’s management is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting included in the accompanying Management’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s internal control over financial reporting based on our audit. We are a public accounting firm registered with the PCAOB and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects.

Our audit included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk, and performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.

Definition and Limitations of Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

/s/ Ernst & Young LLP

Houston, Texas

December 12, 2024

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Management’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

HP’s management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting. HP’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. HP’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (i) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of HP; (ii) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of HP are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of HP; and (iii) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of HP’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

HP’s management assessed the effectiveness of HP’s internal control over financial reporting as of October 31, 2024, utilizing the criteria set forth by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO) in Internal Control—Integrated Framework (2013 framework).

A material weakness is a deficiency, or a combination of deficiencies, in internal control over financial reporting, such that there is a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement of the Company’s annual or interim financial statements will not be prevented or detected on a timely basis.

As previously reported in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2023, we identified a material weakness in internal control over financial reporting. The material weakness resulted from undue reliance on information generated from certain software solutions affecting net revenue without effectively designed and operating information technology (“IT”) general controls, specifically around user access and change management. As of October 31, 2024, the Company has concluded that the previously identified material weakness was not remediated and that IT general control deficiencies exist in the areas of user access, change management and job schedule monitoring IT operations for certain IT applications affecting various financial statement line items as well as net revenue. As a result of the material weakness, the application controls and IT dependent manual controls that rely upon information from affected IT applications were also deemed ineffective. This material weakness did not result in any material misstatement of our financial statements.

While this material weakness did not result in a material misstatement of our financial statements, this control deficiency was not remediated as of October 31, 2024 and there is a reasonable possibility that it could have resulted in a material misstatement in the Company's annual or interim consolidated financial statements that would not be detected. Accordingly, we determined that this control deficiency constituted a material weakness.

As a result of this material weakness, management has concluded that we did not maintain effective internal control over financial reporting as of October 31, 2024.

The effectiveness of HP’s internal control over financial reporting as of October 31, 2024 has been audited by Ernst & Young LLP, HP’s independent registered public accounting firm, as stated in their report which appears in Part II, Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

/s/ ENRIQUE LORES	/s/ KAREN L. PARKHILL
Enrique Lores President and Chief Executive Officer December 12, 2024	Karen L. Parkhill Chief Financial Officer December 12, 2024

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Consolidated Statements of Earnings
	For the fiscal years ended October 31
	2024		2023		2022
	In millions, except per share amounts
Net revenue
Products	$	50,453	$	50,660	$	60,041
Services	3,106		3,058		2,869
Total net revenue	53,559		53,718		62,910
Cost of net revenue:
Products	39,952		40,484		48,881
Services	1,789		1,726		1,766
Total cost of net revenue	41,741		42,210		50,647
Gross margin	11,818		11,508		12,263
Research and development	1,640		1,578		1,653
Selling, general and administrative	5,658		5,357		5,264
Restructuring and other charges	301		527		218
Acquisition and divestiture charges	83		240		318
Amortization of intangible assets	318		350		228
Russia exit charges	—		—		23
Total costs and expenses	8,000		8,052		7,704
Earnings from operations	3,818		3,456		4,559
Interest and other, net	(539)		(519)		(235)
Earnings before taxes	3,279		2,937		4,324
(Provision for) benefit from taxes	(504)		326		(1,192)
Net earnings	$	2,775	$	3,263	$	3,132
Net earnings per share:
Basic	$	2.83	$	3.29	$	3.02
Diluted	$	2.81	$	3.26	$	2.98
Weighted-average shares used to compute net earnings per share:
Basic	979		992		1,038
Diluted	989		1,000		1,050

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Consolidated Financial Statements.

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Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
	For the fiscal years ended October 31
	2024		2023		2022
	In millions
Net earnings	$	2,775	$	3,263	$	3,132
Other comprehensive (loss) income before taxes:
Change in unrealized components of available-for-sale debt securities:
Unrealized gains (losses) arising during the period	8		2		(11)
Change in unrealized components of cash flow hedges:
Unrealized gains (losses) arising during the period	51		(427)		1,541
Gains reclassified into earnings	(274)		(84)		(779)
	(223)		(511)		762
Change in unrealized components of defined benefit plans:
Losses arising during the period	(76)		(141)		(54)
Amortization of actuarial loss and prior service benefit	8		—		20
Curtailments, settlements and other	2		—		—
	(66)		(141)		(34)
Change in cumulative translation adjustment	24		23		(78)
Other comprehensive (loss) income before taxes	(257)		(627)		639
Benefit from (provision for) taxes	46		119		(109)
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of taxes	(211)		(508)		530
Comprehensive income	$	2,564	$	2,755	$	3,662

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Consolidated Financial Statements.

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Consolidated Balance Sheets
	As of October 31
	2024		2023
	In millions, except par value
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash	$	3,253	$	3,232
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for credit losses of $83 and $93, respectively	5,117		4,237
Inventory	7,720		6,862
Other current assets	4,670		3,646
Total current assets	20,760		17,977
Property, plant and equipment, net	2,914		2,827
Goodwill	8,627		8,591
Other non-current assets	7,608		7,609
Total assets	$	39,909	$	37,004
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIT
Current liabilities:
Notes payable and short-term borrowings	$	1,406	$	230
Accounts payable	16,903		14,046
Other current liabilities	10,378		10,212
Total current liabilities	28,687		24,488
Long-term debt	8,263		9,254
Other non-current liabilities	4,282		4,331
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders’ deficit:	0
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value (300 shares authorized; none issued)	—		—
Common stock, $0.01par value (9,600 shares authorized; 939 and 989 shares issued and outstanding as of October 31, 2024, and 2023, respectively)	9		10
Additional paid-in capital	1,778		1,505
Accumulated deficit	(2,676)		(2,361)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(434)		(223)
Total stockholders’ deficit	(1,323)		(1,069)
Total liabilities and stockholders’ deficit	$	39,909	$	37,004

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Consolidated Financial Statements.

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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
	For the fiscal years ended October 31
	2024		2023		2022
	In millions
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net earnings	$	2,775	$	3,263	$	3,132
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	830		850		780
Stock-based compensation expense	452		438		343
Restructuring and other charges	301		527		218
Deferred taxes on earnings	(122)		(923)		577
Other, net	(38)		(10)		475
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions:
Accounts receivable	(929)		278		1,285
Inventory	(852)		668		214
Accounts payable	2,840		(1,240)		(909)
Net investment in leases from integrated financing	(165)		(110)		(155)
Taxes on earnings	(24)		198		(134)
Restructuring and other	(264)		(310)		(245)
Other assets and liabilities	(1,055)		(58)		(1,118)
Net cash provided by operating activities	3,749		3,571		4,463
Cash flows from investing activities:
Investment in property, plant and equipment, net	(592)		(593)		(765)
Purchases of available-for-sale securities and other investments	(4)		(11)		(52)
Maturities and sales of available-for-sale securities and other investments	8		21		9
Collateral posted for derivative instruments	—		—		14
Payments made in connection with business acquisitions, net of cash acquired	(58)		(7)		(2,755)
Net cash used in investing activities	(646)		(590)		(3,549)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Payments of short-term borrowings with original maturities less than 90 days, net	—		(10)		(400)
Proceeds from debt, net of issuance costs	380		255		4,175
Payment of debt and other associated costs	(213)		(1,700)		(693)
Stock-based award activities and others	(74)		(99)		(95)
Repurchase of common stock	(2,100)		(100)		(4,297)
Cash dividends paid	(1,075)		(1,037)		(1,037)
Collateral (returned) withdrawn for derivative instruments	—		(200)		200
Settlement of cash flow hedges	—		(3)		79
Net cash used in financing activities	(3,082)		(2,894)		(2,068)
Increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash	21		87		(1,154)
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period	3,232		3,145		4,299
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period	$	3,253	$	3,232	$	3,145
Supplemental cash flow disclosures:
Income taxes paid, net of refunds	$	649	$	398	$	749
Interest expense paid	$	441	$	548	$	305

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Consolidated Financial Statements.

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Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Deficit
	Common Stock			Additional Paid-in Capital				Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income		Total Stockholders’ Deficit
	Number of Shares	Par Value				Accumulated Deficit
	In millions, except number of shares in thousands
Balance as of October 31, 2021	1,092,205	$	11	$	1,060	$	(2,470)	$	(245)	$	(1,644)
Net earnings						3,132				3,132
Other comprehensive income, net of taxes								530		530
Comprehensive income										3,662
Issuance of common stock in connection with employee stock plans and other	11,951			(111)						(111)
Repurchases of common stock (Note 12)	(124,287)	(1)		(129)		(4,117)				(4,247)
Cash dividends ($1.00 per common share)						(1,037)				(1,037)
Stock-based compensation expense				343						343
Business acquisitions				9						9
Balance as of October 31, 2022	979,869	10		1,172		(4,492)		285		(3,025)
Net earnings						3,263				3,263
Other comprehensive loss, net of taxes								(508)		(508)
Comprehensive income										2,755
Issuance of common stock in connection with employee stock plans and other	12,537			(100)						(100)
Repurchases of common stock (Note 12)	(3,624)			(5)		(95)				(100)
Cash dividends ($1.05 per common share)						(1,037)				(1,037)
Stock-based compensation expense				438						438
Balance as of October 31, 2023	988,782	10		1,505		(2,361)		(223)		(1,069)
Net earnings						2,775				2,775
Other comprehensive loss, net of taxes								(211)		(211)
Comprehensive income										2,564
Issuance of common stock in connection with employee stock plans and other	13,063			(74)						(74)
Repurchases of common stock (Note 12)	(62,856)	(1)		(110)		(2,015)				(2,126)
Cash dividends ($1.10 per common share)						(1,075)				(1,075)
Stock-based compensation expense				452						452
Other				5						5
Balance as of October 31, 2024	938,989	$	9	$	1,778	$	(2,676)	$	(434)	$	(1,323)

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Consolidated Financial Statements.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

Note 1: Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Basis of Presentation

The accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements of HP and its wholly-owned subsidiaries are prepared in conformity with U.S. GAAP.

Principles of Consolidation

The Consolidated Financial Statements include the accounts of HP and its subsidiaries and affiliates in which HP has a controlling financial interest or is the primary beneficiary. All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated.

Reclassifications

HP has reclassified certain prior-year amounts to conform to the current-year presentation.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in HP’s Consolidated Financial Statements and accompanying notes. Actual results may differ materially from those estimates.

Foreign Currency Translation

HP predominantly uses the U.S. dollar as its functional currency. Assets and liabilities denominated in non-U.S. dollars are remeasured into U.S. dollars at current exchange rates for monetary assets and liabilities and at historical exchange rates for non-monetary assets and liabilities. Net revenue, costs and expenses denominated in non-U.S. dollars are recorded in U.S. dollars at monthly average exchange rates prevailing during the period. HP includes gains or losses from foreign currency remeasurement in Interest and other, net in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings. Certain foreign subsidiaries designate the local currency as the functional currency, and HP records the translation of their assets and liabilities into U.S. dollars at the balance sheet dates as translation adjustments and includes them as a component of Accumulated other comprehensive loss.

Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements

In September 2022, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued guidance that enhances the transparency about the use of supplier finance programs. Under the new guidance, companies that use a supplier finance program in connection with the purchase of goods or services are required to disclose information about those programs to allow users of financial statements to understand the nature, activity during the period, changes from period to period, and potential magnitude. HP adopted this guidance in the first quarter of fiscal year 2024, except for the disclosure on roll forward information which will be adopted in fiscal year 2025, in line with the effective adoption dates prescribed by the FASB. See Note 7, “Supplementary Financial Information,” for additional disclosure related to HP’s supplier finance programs.

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted

In November 2024, the FASB issued guidance that requires disaggregation of specific expense categories in disclosures within the footnotes to the financial statements on an annual and interim basis. HP is required to adopt this guidance for its annual period ending October 31, 2028 and all interim periods thereafter on a prospective basis. Early adoption is permitted. HP is currently evaluating the impact of this guidance on its disclosures.

In December 2023, the FASB issued guidance that enhances the transparency of income tax disclosures by expanding annual disclosure requirements related to the rate reconciliation and income taxes paid. HP is required to adopt this guidance for its annual period ending October 31, 2026. Early adoption is permitted. HP is currently evaluating the impact of this guidance on its disclosures.

In November 2023, the FASB issued guidance that updates reportable segment disclosure requirements primarily through enhanced disclosures about significant segment expenses and information used to assess segment performance on an annual and interim basis. HP is required to adopt this guidance for its annual period ending October 31, 2025 and all interim periods thereafter. Early adoption is permitted. HP is currently evaluating the impact of this guidance on its disclosures.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

Revenue Recognition

General

HP recognizes revenues at a point in time or over time depicting the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which HP expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. HP follows the five-step model for revenue recognition as summarized below:

1.Identify the contract with a customer - A contract with customer exists when (i) it is approved and signed by all parties, (ii) each party’s rights and obligations can be identified, (iii) payment terms are defined, (iv) it has commercial substance and (v) the customer has the ability and intent to pay. HP evaluates customers’ ability to pay based on various factors like historical payment experience, financial metrics and customer credit scores. While the majority of our sales contracts contain standard terms and conditions, there are certain contracts with non-standard terms and conditions.

2.Identify the performance obligations in the contract - HP evaluates each performance obligation in an arrangement to determine whether it is distinct, such as hardware and/or service. A performance obligation constitutes distinct goods or services when the customer can benefit from such goods or services either on its own or together with other resources that are readily available to the customer and the performance obligation is distinct within the context of the contract.

3.Determine the transaction price - Transaction price is the amount of consideration to which HP expects to be entitled in exchange for transferring goods or services to the customer. If the transaction price includes a variable amount, HP estimates the amount it expects to be entitled to using either the expected value or the most likely amount method. HP reduces the transaction price at the time of revenue recognition for customer and distributor programs and incentive offerings, rebates, promotions, other volume-based incentives and expected returns. HP uses estimates to determine the expected variable consideration for such programs based on factors like historical experience, expected consumer behavior and market conditions. HP has elected the practical expedient of not accounting for significant financing components if the period between revenue recognition and when the customer pays for the product or service is one year or less.

4.Allocate the transaction price to performance obligations in the contract - When a sales arrangement contains multiple performance obligations, such as hardware and/or services, HP allocates revenue to each performance obligation in proportion to their selling price. The selling price for each performance obligation is based on its Standalone Selling Price (“SSP”). HP establishes SSP using the price charged for a performance obligation when sold separately (“observable price”) and, in some instances, using the price established by management having the relevant authority. When observable price is not available, HP establishes SSP maximizing the use of observable inputs based on management judgment while considering internal factors such as historical discounting trends for products and services, pricing practices and other observable factors.

5.Recognize revenue when (or as) the performance obligation is satisfied - Revenue is recognized when, or as, a performance obligation is satisfied by transferring control of a promised good or service to a customer. HP generally invoices the customer upon delivery of the goods or services and the payments are due as per contract terms. For fixed price support or maintenance contracts that are in the nature of stand-ready obligations, payments are generally received in advance from customers and revenue is recognized on a straight-line basis over the duration of the contract.

HP reports revenue net of any taxes collected from customers and remitted to government authorities, and the collected taxes are recorded as other current liabilities until remitted to the relevant government authority. HP includes costs related to shipping and handling in Cost of net revenue.

HP records revenue on a gross basis when HP is a principal in the transaction and on a net basis when HP is acting as an agent between the customer and the vendor. HP considers several factors to determine whether it is acting as a principal or an agent, most notably whether HP is the primary obligor to the customer, has established its own pricing and has inventory and credit risks.

Hardware

HP transfers control of the products to the customer at the time the product is delivered to the customer and recognizes revenue accordingly, unless customer acceptance is uncertain or significant obligations to the customer remain unfulfilled. HP records revenue from the sale of equipment under sales-type leases as revenue at the commencement of the lease.

Services

HP recognizes revenue from fixed-price support, maintenance and other service contracts over time depicting the pattern of service delivery and recognizes the costs associated with these contracts as incurred.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

Contract Assets and Liabilities

Contract assets are rights to consideration in exchange for goods or services that HP has transferred to a customer when such right is conditional on something other than the passage of time. Such contract assets are not material to HP’s Consolidated Financial Statements.

Contract liabilities are recorded as deferred revenues when amounts invoiced to customers are more than the revenues recognized or when payments are received in advance for fixed-price support or maintenance contracts. The short-term and long-term deferred revenues are reported within the Other current liabilities and Other non-current liabilities respectively.

Cost to obtain a contract and fulfillment cost

Incremental direct costs of obtaining a contract primarily consist of sales commissions. HP has elected the practical expedient to expense as incurred the costs to obtain a contract with a benefit period equal to or less than one year. For contracts with a period of benefit greater than one year, HP capitalizes incremental costs of obtaining a contract with a customer and amortizes these costs over their expected period of benefit provided such costs are recoverable.

Fulfillment costs consist of set-up and transition costs related to other service contracts. These costs generate or enhance resources of HP that will be used in satisfying the performance obligation in the future and are capitalized and amortized over the expected period of the benefit, provided such costs are recoverable.

See Note 7, “Supplementary Financial Information” for details on net revenue by region, cost to obtain a contract and fulfillment cost, contract liabilities and value of remaining performance obligations.

Leases

At the inception of a contract, HP assesses whether the contract is, or contains, a lease. The assessment is based on (1) whether the contract involves the use of a distinct identified asset, (2) whether HP obtains the right to substantially all the economic benefit from the use of the asset throughout the period, and (3) whether HP has the right to direct the use of the asset.

All significant lease arrangements are recognized at lease commencement. Leases with a lease term of 12 months or less at inception are not recorded on the Consolidated Balance Sheets and are expensed on a straight-line basis over the lease term in the Consolidated Statement of Earnings. HP determines the lease term by assuming the exercise of renewal options that are reasonably certain. As most of the leases do not provide an implicit interest rate, HP uses the unsecured borrowing rate and risk-adjusts that rate to approximate a collateralized rate at the commencement date to determine the present value of future payments that are reasonably certain.

Stock-Based Compensation

HP determines stock-based compensation expense based on the measurement date fair value of the award. HP recognizes compensation cost only for those awards expected to meet the service and performance vesting conditions on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period of the award. HP determines compensation costs at the aggregate grant level for service-based awards and at the individual vesting tranche level for awards with performance and/or market conditions. HP estimates the forfeiture rate based on its historical experience. 

Retirement and Post-Retirement Plans

HP has various defined benefit, other contributory and non-contributory retirement and post-retirement plans. HP generally amortizes unrecognized actuarial gains and losses on a straight-line basis over the average remaining estimated service life of participants. In limited cases, HP amortizes actuarial gains and losses using the corridor approach. See Note 4, “Retirement and Post-Retirement Benefit Plans” for a full description of these plans and the accounting and funding policies.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

Advertising Cost

Costs to produce advertising are expensed as incurred during production. Costs to communicate advertising are expensed when the advertising is first run. Such costs totaled approximately $628 million, $611 million and $696 million in fiscal years 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively.

Restructuring and Other Charges

HP records charges associated with management-approved restructuring plans to reorganize one or more of HP’s business segments, to remove duplicative headcount and infrastructure associated with business acquisitions or to simplify business processes and accelerate innovation. Restructuring charges can include severance costs to reduce a specified number of employees, enhanced early retirement incentives, infrastructure charges to vacate facilities and consolidate operations, and contract cancellation costs. HP records restructuring charges based on estimated employee terminations, committed early retirements and site closure and consolidation plans. HP accrues for severance and other employee separation costs under these actions when it is probable that benefits will be paid and the amount is reasonably estimable. The rates used in determining severance accruals are based on existing plans, historical experiences and negotiated settlements. Other charges include non-recurring costs, including those as a result of information technology rationalization efforts and transformation program management costs, and are distinct from ongoing operational costs. These costs primarily relate to third-party professional services and other non-recurring costs.

Taxes on Earnings

HP recognizes deferred tax assets and liabilities for the expected tax consequences of temporary differences between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their reported amounts using enacted tax rates in effect for the year the differences are expected to reverse. HP records a valuation allowance to reduce the deferred tax assets to the amount that is more likely than not to be realized.

HP records accruals for uncertain tax positions when HP believes that it is not more likely than not that the tax position will be sustained on examination by the taxing authorities based on the technical merits of the position. HP makes adjustments to these accruals when facts and circumstances change, such as the closing of a tax audit or the refinement of an estimate. The provision for income taxes includes the effects of adjustments for uncertain tax positions, as well as any related interest and penalties.

HP is subject to the Global Intangible Low-Taxed Income (“GILTI”) tax in the U.S. and elects to recognize these taxes as a current expense in the period incurred.

Accounts Receivable

HP records allowance for credit losses for the current expected credit losses inherent in the asset over its expected life. The allowance for credit losses is maintained based on the relevant information about past events, including historical experience, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable forecasts that affect the collectability of the reported amount.

HP records a specific reserve for individual accounts when HP becomes aware of specific customer circumstances, such as in the case of a bankruptcy filing or deterioration in the customer’s operating results or financial position. If there are additional changes in circumstances related to the specific customer, HP further adjusts estimates of the recoverability of receivables. HP assesses collectability by pooling receivables where similar risk characteristics exist.

HP maintains an allowance for credit losses for all other customers based on a variety of factors, including the use of third-party credit risk models that generate quantitative measures of default probabilities based on market factors, financial condition of customers, length of time receivables are past due, trends in the weighted-average risk rating for the portfolio, macroeconomic conditions, information derived from competitive benchmarking, significant one-time events, and historical experience. The past due or delinquency status of a receivable is based on the contractual payment terms of the receivable.

HP utilizes certain third-party arrangements in the normal course of business as part of HP’s cash and liquidity management and also to provide liquidity to certain partners to facilitate their working capital requirements. These financing arrangements, which in certain cases provide for partial recourse, result in the transfer of HP’s trade receivables to a third-party. HP reflects amounts transferred to, but not yet collected from the third-party in Accounts receivable in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. For arrangements involving an element of recourse, the fair value of the recourse obligation is measured using market data from similar transactions and reported as a current liability in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Concentrations of Risk

Financial instruments that potentially subject HP to significant concentrations of credit risk consist principally of cash and cash equivalents, investments, receivables from trade customers and contract manufacturers and derivatives.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

HP maintains cash and cash equivalents, investments, derivatives and certain other financial instruments with various financial institutions. These financial institutions are located in many different geographic regions, and HP’s policy is designed to limit exposure from any particular institution. As part of its risk management processes, HP performs periodic evaluations of the relative credit standing of these financial institutions. HP has not sustained material credit losses from instruments held at these financial institutions. HP utilizes derivative contracts to protect against the effects of foreign currency, interest rate and, on certain investment exposures. Such contracts involve the risk of non-performance by the counterparty, which could result in a material loss. The likelihood of which HP deems to be remote.

HP sells a significant portion of its products through third-party distributors and resellers and, as a result, maintains individually significant receivable balances with these parties. If the financial condition or operations of these distributors’ and resellers’ aggregated business deteriorates substantially, HP’s operating results could be adversely affected. The ten largest distributor and reseller receivable balances, which were concentrated primarily in North America and Europe, collectively represented approximately 38% and 41% of gross accounts receivable as of October 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. One customer, TD Synnex Corp, accounted for 9.7% of gross accounts receivable as of October 31, 2024 and 13.2% of gross accounts receivable as of October 31, 2023. Credit risk with respect to other accounts receivable is generally diversified due to HP’s large customer base and their dispersion across many different industries and geographic markets. HP performs ongoing credit evaluations of the financial condition of its third-party distributors, resellers and other customers and may require collateral, such as letters of credit and bank guarantees, in certain circumstances. 

HP utilizes outsourced manufacturers around the world to manufacture HP-designed products. HP may purchase product components from suppliers and sell those components to its outsourced manufacturers thereby creating receivable balances from the outsourced manufacturers. The three largest outsourced manufacturer receivable balances collectively represented 89% and 58% of HP’s supplier receivables of $0.8 billion and $0.3 billion as of October 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. HP includes the supplier receivables in Other current assets in the Consolidated Balance Sheets on a gross basis. HP’s credit risk associated with these receivables is mitigated wholly or in part, by the amount HP owes to these outsourced manufacturers, as HP generally has the legal right to offset its payables to the outsourced manufacturers against these receivables. HP does not reflect the sale of these components in net revenue and does not recognize any profit on these component sales until the related products are sold by HP, at which time any profit is recognized as a reduction to cost of products net revenue. 

HP obtains a significant number of components from single source suppliers like Canon, due to technology, availability, price, quality or other considerations. The loss of a single source supplier, the deterioration of HP’s relationship with a single source supplier, or any unilateral modification to the contractual terms under which HP is supplied components by a single source supplier could adversely affect HP’s net revenue, cash flows and gross margins.

Inventory

HP records inventory at the lower of cost or market (net realizable value) on a first-in, first-out basis. Cost is computed using standard cost which approximates actual cost. Adjustments, if required, to reduce the cost of inventory to market are made for estimated excess, obsolete or impaired balances after considering judgments related to future demand and market conditions.

Property, Plant and Equipment, Net

HP reflects property, plant and equipment at cost less accumulated depreciation. HP capitalizes additions and improvements and expenses maintenance and repairs as incurred. Depreciation expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of the assets. Estimated useful lives are five to 40 years for buildings and improvements and three to 15 years for machinery and equipment. HP depreciates leasehold improvements over the life of the lease or the asset, whichever is shorter. HP depreciates equipment held for lease over the initial term of the lease to the equipment’s estimated residual value. On retirement or disposition, the asset cost and related accumulated depreciation are removed from the Consolidated Balance Sheets with any gain or loss recognized in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings.

Internal Use Software and Cloud Computing Arrangements

HP capitalizes external costs and directly attributable internal costs to acquire or create internal use software which are incurred subsequent to the completion of the preliminary project stage. These costs relate to activities such as software design, configuration, coding, testing, and installation. Costs related to post-implementation activities such as training and maintenance are expensed as incurred. Once the software is substantially complete and ready for its intended use, capitalized development costs are amortized straight-line over the estimated useful life of the software, generally not to exceed five years.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

HP also enters into certain cloud-based software hosting arrangements that are accounted for as service contracts. For internal-use software obtained through a hosting arrangement that is in the nature of a service contract, HP incurs certain implementation costs such as integrating, configuring, and software customization, which are consistent with costs incurred during the application development stage for on-premise software. HP applies the same guidance to determine costs that are eligible for capitalization. For these arrangements, HP amortizes the capitalized development costs straight-line over the fixed, non-cancellable term of the associated hosting arrangement plus any reasonably certain renewal periods. HP also applies the same impairment model to both internal-use software and capitalized implementation costs in a software hosting arrangement that is in the nature of a service contract.

Goodwill

HP reviews goodwill for impairment annually during its fourth quarter and whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying amount of goodwill may not be recoverable. HP can elect to perform a qualitative assessment to test a reporting unit’s goodwill for impairment or directly perform the quantitative impairment test. Based on the qualitative assessment, if HP determines that the fair value of a reporting unit is more likely than not (i.e., a likelihood of more than 50 percent) to be less than its carrying amount, a quantitative impairment test will be performed.

If a quantitative impairment test is performed, HP compares the fair value of each reporting unit to its carrying amount. The fair values are derived most significantly from the income approach, with lesser weight attributed to the market approach. Under the income approach, HP estimates the fair value of a reporting unit based on the present value of estimated future cash flows. Cash flow projections are based on management’s estimates of revenue growth rates and operating margins, taking into consideration industry and market conditions. The discount rate is based on the weighted-average cost of capital adjusted for the relevant risk associated with business-specific characteristics and the uncertainty related to the reporting unit’s ability to execute on the projected cash flows. Under the market approach, HP estimates fair value based on market multiples of earnings derived from comparable publicly-traded companies with similar operating and investment characteristics as the reporting unit. HP weights the fair value derived from the market approach depending on the level of comparability of these publicly-traded companies to the reporting unit. When market comparables are not meaningful or not available, HP estimates the fair value of a reporting unit using only the income approach.

If the fair value of a reporting unit exceeds the carrying amount of the net assets assigned to that reporting unit, goodwill is not impaired. If the fair value of the reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, goodwill is impaired and the excess of the reporting unit’s carrying value over the fair value is recognized as an impairment loss.

Debt and Marketable Equity Securities Investments

HP determines the appropriate classification of its investments at the time of purchase and re-evaluates the classifications at each balance sheet date. Debt and marketable equity securities are generally considered available-for-sale. All highly liquid investments with maturities of three months or less at the date of purchase are classified as cash equivalents. Marketable debt securities with maturities of twelve months or less are classified as short-term investments and marketable debt securities with maturities greater than twelve months are classified based on their availability for use in current operations. Marketable equity securities, including mutual funds, are classified as either short or long-term based on the nature of each security and its availability for use in current operations.

Available-for-sale debt securities are reported at fair value with unrealized gains and losses, net of applicable taxes, in Accumulated other comprehensive loss. Unrealized gains and losses on equity securities, credit losses and impairments on available-for-sale debt securities are recorded in Consolidated Statements of Earnings. Realized gains and losses on available-for-sale securities are calculated at the individual security level and included in Interest and other, net in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings.

HP monitors its investment portfolio for potential impairment and credit losses on a quarterly basis. If HP intends to sell a debt security or it is more likely than not that HP will be required to sell the security before recovery, then a decline in fair value below cost is recorded as an impairment charge in Interest and other, net and a new cost basis in the investment is established.

In other cases, if the carrying amount of an investment in debt securities exceeds its fair value and the decline in value is determined to be due to credit related reasons, HP records a credit loss allowance, limited by the amount that fair value is less than the amortized cost basis. HP recognizes the corresponding charge in Interest and other, net and the remaining unrealized loss, if any, in Accumulated other comprehensive loss in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Factors that HP considers while determining the credit loss allowance includes, but is not limited to, severity and the reason for the decline in value, interest rate changes and counterparty long-term ratings.

Derivatives

HP uses derivative instruments, primarily forward contracts, option contracts, interest rate swaps, total return swaps, treasury rate locks and forward starting swaps to hedge certain foreign currency, interest rate and, return on certain investment exposures. HP also may use other derivative instruments not designated as hedges, such as forwards used to hedge foreign currency balance sheet

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

exposures. HP does not use derivative instruments for speculative purposes. See Note 10, “Financial Instruments” for a full description of HP’s derivative instrument activities and related accounting policies.

Legal Contingencies

HP is involved in various lawsuits, claims, investigations and proceedings that arise in the ordinary course of business. HP records a liability for contingencies when it believes it is both probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated. See Note 14, “Litigation and Contingencies” for a full description of HP’s loss contingencies and related accounting policies.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

Note 2: Segment Information

HP’s operations are organized into three reportable segments: Personal Systems, Printing, and Corporate Investments. HP’s organizational structure is based on many factors that the chief operating decision maker (“CODM”) uses to evaluate, view and run the business operations, which include, but are not limited to, customer base and homogeneity of products and technology. The segments are based on this organizational structure and information reviewed by HP’s CODM to evaluate segment results. The CODM uses earnings from operations to evaluate the performance of the overall business and to allocate resources to each of the segments.

The accounting policies HP uses to derive segment results are substantially the same as those used by HP in preparing these financial statements. HP derives the results of the business segments directly from its internal management reporting system.

HP does not allocate certain operating expenses, which it manages at the corporate level, to its segments. These unallocated amounts include expenses such as certain corporate governance costs and infrastructure investments, stock-based compensation expense, restructuring and other charges, acquisition and divestiture charges, amortization of intangible assets and Russia exit charges.

Segment Operating Results from Operations and the reconciliation to HP consolidated results were as follows:

	For the fiscal years ended October 31
	2024		2023		2022
	In millions
Net revenue:
Commercial PS	$	25,486	$	24,712	$	29,616
Consumer PS	10,709		10,972		14,395
Personal Systems	36,195		35,684		44,011
Supplies	11,295		11,452		11,761
Commercial Printing	4,841		5,250		5,339
Consumer Printing	1,202		1,327		1,802
Printing	17,338		18,029		18,902
Corporate Investments	25		7		2
Total segment net revenue	53,558		53,720		62,915
Other	1		(2)		(5)
Total net revenue	$	53,559	$	53,718	$	62,910
Earnings before taxes:
Personal Systems	$	2,194	$	2,129	$	2,761
Printing	3,290		3,399		3,619
Corporate Investments	(132)		(142)		(230)
Total segment earnings from operations	5,352		5,386		6,150
Corporate and unallocated costs and other	(380)		(375)		(461)
Stock-based compensation expense	(452)		(438)		(343)
Restructuring and other charges	(301)		(527)		(218)
Acquisition and divestiture charges	(83)		(240)		(318)
Amortization of intangible assets	(318)		(350)		(228)
Russia exit charges	—		—		(23)
Interest and other, net	(539)		(519)		(235)
Total earnings before taxes	$	3,279	$	2,937	$	4,324

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Realignment

Effective at the beginning of its first quarter of fiscal year 2024, HP realigned its business unit financial reporting more closely with its customer market segmentation. The realignment resulted in the transfer of LaserJet printers net revenues from Consumer Printing to Commercial Printing. HP reflected this change to its business unit information in prior reporting periods on an as-if basis which resulted in the reclassification of net revenues from Consumer Printing to Commercial Printing. The reporting change had no impact to previously reported segment net revenue, consolidated net revenue, earnings from operations, net earnings or net earnings per share (“EPS”).

Segment Assets

HP allocates assets to its business segments based on the segments primarily benefiting from the assets. Total assets by segment and the reconciliation of segment assets to HP consolidated assets were as follows:

	As of October 31
	2024		2023
	In millions
Personal Systems	$	22,378	$	18,791
Printing	16,457		15,955
Corporate Investments	181		176
Corporate and unallocated assets	893		2,082
Total assets	$	39,909	$	37,004

Major Customers

No single customer represented 10% or more of HP’s net revenue in any fiscal year presented.

Geographic Information

Net revenue by country is based upon the sales location that predominately represents the customer location. Other than the United States, no country represented more than 10% of HP net revenue in any fiscal year presented.

Net revenue by country was as follows:

	For the fiscal years ended October 31
	2024		2023		2022
			In millions
United States	$	18,790	$	18,829	$	21,626
Other countries	34,769		34,889		41,284
Total net revenue	$	53,559	$	53,718	$	62,910

Net property, plant and equipment by country in which HP operates was as follows:

	As of October 31
	2024		2023
	In millions
United States	$	1,471	$	1,351
Singapore	335		341
South Korea	297		307
Malaysia	275		287
Other countries	536		541
Total property, plant and equipment, net	$	2,914	$	2,827

No single country other than those represented above exceeded 10% or more of HP’s total net property, plant and equipment in any fiscal year presented.

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Note 3: Restructuring and Other Charges

Summary of Restructuring Plans

HP’s restructuring activities in fiscal years 2024, 2023 and 2022 summarized by plan were as follows:

	Fiscal 2023 Plan					Other prior year plans(1)		Total
	Severance and EER			Non-labor
	In millions
Accrued balance as of October 31, 2021	$	—		$	—	$	90	$	90
Charges	—			—		193		193
Cash payments	—			—		(217)		(217)
Non-cash and other adjustments	—			—		(34)		(34)
Accrued balance as of October 31, 2022	—			—		32		32
Charges	402			41		1		444
Cash payments	(172)			(15)		(35)		(222)
Non-cash and other adjustments	(142)		(2)	(8)		4		(146)
Accrued balance as of October 31, 2023	88			18		2		108
Charges	205			16		12		233
Cash payments	(173)			(18)		(5)		(196)
Non-cash and other adjustments	—			(5)		(2)		(7)
Accrued balance as of October 31, 2024	$	120		$	11	$	7	$	138
Total costs incurred to date as of October 31, 2024	$	607		$	57	$	878	$	1,542
Reflected in Consolidated Balance Sheets:
Other current liabilities	$	120		$	3	$	7	$	130
Other non-current liabilities	$	—		$	8	$	—	$	8

(1)    Primarily includes the fiscal 2020 plan along with other legacy plans, all of which are substantially complete. HP does not expect any further material activity associated with these plans.

(2)    Includes reclassification of liability related to the EER plan of $139 for certain healthcare and medical savings account benefits to pension and post-retirement plans. See Note 4 “Retirement and Post-Retirement Benefit Plans” for further information.

Fiscal 2023 Plan

On November 18, 2022, HP’s Board of Directors approved the Future Ready Plan intended to enable digital transformation, portfolio optimization and operational efficiency which HP expects will be implemented through fiscal year 2025. HP expects workforce reductions of approximately 7,000 employees. HP estimates that it will incur pre-tax charges of approximately $1.0 billion of which approximately $0.7 billion primarily in labor costs related to workforce reductions and the remaining costs will relate to non-labor actions and other charges.

Other Charges

Other charges include non-recurring costs, including those as a result of information technology rationalization efforts and transformation program management costs, and are distinct from ongoing operational costs. These costs primarily relate to third-party professional services and other non-recurring costs. HP incurred $68 million, $83 million and $25 million of other charges in fiscal year 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively.

Note 4: Retirement and Post-Retirement Benefit Plans

Defined Benefit Plans

HP sponsors a number of defined benefit pension plans worldwide. The most significant defined benefit plan, the HP Inc. Pension Plan (“Pension Plan”) is a frozen plan in the United States.

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HP reduces the benefit payable to certain U.S. employees under the Pension Plan for service before 1993, if any, by any amounts due to the employee under HP’s frozen defined contribution Deferred Profit-Sharing Plan (“DPSP”). As of October 31, 2024 and 2023, the fair value of HP’s DPSP plan assets was $297 million and $311 million, respectively. The DPSP obligations are equal to the plan assets and are recognized as an offset to the Pension Plan when HP calculates its defined benefit pension cost and obligations.

Post-Retirement Benefit Plans

HP sponsors retiree health and welfare benefit plans, of which the most significant are in the United States. Under the HP Inc. Retiree Welfare Benefits Plan, certain pre-2003 retirees and grandfathered participants with continuous service to HP since 2002 are eligible to receive partially subsidized medical coverage based on years of service at retirement. HP’s share of the premium cost is capped for all subsidized medical coverage provided under the HP Inc. Retiree Welfare Benefits Plan. HP currently leverages the employer group waiver plan process to provide HP Inc. Retiree Welfare Benefits Plan post-65 prescription drug coverage under Medicare Part D, thereby giving HP access to federal subsidies to help pay for retiree benefits. 

Certain employees not grandfathered for partially subsidized medical coverage under the above programs, and employees hired after 2002 but before August 2008, are eligible for credits under the HP Inc. Retiree Welfare Benefits Plan. Credits offered after September 2008 are provided in the form of matching credits on employee contributions made to a voluntary employee beneficiary association upon attaining age 45 or as part of early retirement programs. On retirement, former employees may use these credits for the reimbursement of certain eligible medical expenses, including premiums required for coverage.

Defined Contribution Plans

HP offers various defined contribution plans for U.S. and non-U.S. employees. Total defined contribution expense was $133 million, $131 million, and $119 million in fiscal year 2024, 2023, and 2022, respectively.

U.S. employees are automatically enrolled in the HP Inc. 401(k) Plan when they meet eligibility requirements, unless they decline participation. The employer matching contributions in the HP Inc. 401(k) Plan is 100% of the first 4% of eligible compensation contributed by employees, and the employer match is vested after three years of employee service. Generally, an employee must be employed by HP Inc. on the last day of the calendar year to receive a match.

Pension and Post-Retirement Benefit Expense 

The components of HP’s pension and post-retirement benefit (credit) cost recognized in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings were as follows:

	For the fiscal years ended October 31
	2024		2023		2022		2024		2023		2022		2024		2023		2022
	U.S. Defined Benefit Plans						Non-U.S. Defined Benefit Plans						Post-Retirement Benefit Plans
	In millions
Service cost	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	37	$	39	$	56	$	1	$	1	$	1
Interest cost	228		217		161		46		41		22		15		15		8
Expected return on plan assets	(246)		(258)		(298)		(51)		(53)		(48)		(15)		(14)		(9)
Amortization and deferrals:
Actuarial loss (gain)	28		18		5		(1)		4		36		(15)		(16)		(15)
Prior service cost (credit)	—		—		—		6		5		5		(10)		(11)		(11)
Net periodic benefit cost (credit)	10		(23)		(132)		37		36		71		(24)		(25)		(26)
Settlement loss	—		—		—		2		—		—		—		—		—
Special termination benefit cost	—		105		—		—		—		—		—		34		—
Total periodic benefit cost (credit)	$	10	$	82	$	(132)	$	39	$	36	$	71	$	(24)	$	9	$	(26)

The components of net periodic benefit (credit) cost other than the service cost component are included in Interest and other, net in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings.

The weighted-average assumptions used to calculate the total periodic benefit (credit) cost were as follows: 

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	For the fiscal years ended October 31
	2024		2023		2022		2024		2023		2022		2024		2023		2022
	U.S. Defined Benefit Plans						Non-U.S. Defined Benefit Plans						Post-Retirement Benefit Plans
Discount rate	6.2	%	5.7	%	2.9	%	3.9	%	3.5	%	1.3	%	6.0	%	5.6	%	2.5	%
Expected increase in compensation levels	2.0	%	2.0	%	2.0	%	3.0	%	3.0	%	2.6	%	—	%	—	%	—	%
Expected long-term return on plan assets	6.6	%	6.4	%	5.1	%	5.3	%	5.4	%	4.3	%	5.2	%	3.3	%	2.0	%
Interest crediting rate	5.5	%	5.0	%	5.0	%	2.6	%	2.6	%	2.6	%	5.4	%	4.2	%	2.9	%

Funded Status

The funded status of the defined benefit and post-retirement benefit plans was as follows:

	As of October 31
	2024		2023		2024		2023		2024		2023
	U.S. Defined Benefit Plans				Non-U.S. Defined Benefit Plans				Post-Retirement Benefit Plans
	In millions
Change in fair value of plan assets:
Fair value of assets — beginning of year	$	3,853	$	4,170	$	959	$	907	$	382	$	383
Actual return on plan assets	598		(67)		111		8		33		17
Employer contributions	26		27		53		36		4		4
Participant contributions	—		—		17		17		28		32
Benefits paid	(258)		(274)		(54)		(38)		(48)		(54)
Settlement	(1)		(3)		(28)		(33)		—		—
Transfers	—		—		—		—		(82)		—
Currency impact	—		—		27		62		—		—
Fair value of assets — end of year	$	4,218	$	3,853	$	1,085	$	959	$	317	$	382
Change in benefits obligation
Projected benefit obligation — beginning of year	$	3,854	$	3,969	$	1,185	$	1,145	$	299	$	274
Service cost	—		—		37		39		1		1
Interest cost	228		217		46		41		15		15
Participant contributions	—		—		17		17		28		32
Actuarial loss (gain)	395		(160)		116		(71)		(8)		(3)
Benefits paid	(258)		(274)		(54)		(38)		(48)		(54)
Plan amendments	—		—		—		4		—		—
Settlement	(1)		(3)		(28)		(33)		—		—
Special termination benefit cost	—		105		—		—		—		34
Currency impact	—		—		26		81		—		—
Projected benefit obligation — end of year	$	4,218	$	3,854	$	1,345	$	1,185	$	287	$	299
Funded status at end of year	$	—	$	(1)	$	(260)	$	(226)	$	30	$	83
Accumulated benefit obligation	$	4,217	$	3,854	$	1,248	$	1,088

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The cumulative net actuarial losses for our defined pension plans and retiree welfare plans increased year over year. These loss increases were primarily due to decreases in discount rates and other assumption changes. The increase in losses was partially offset due to higher than expected return on assets.

The weighted-average assumptions used to calculate the projected benefit obligations were as follows:

	For the fiscal years ended October 31
	2024		2023		2024		2023		2024		2023
	U.S. Defined Benefit Plans				Non-U.S. Defined Benefit Plans				Post-Retirement Benefit Plans
Discount rate	5.3	%	6.2	%	3.2	%	3.9	%	5.2	%	6.0	%
Expected increase in compensation levels	2.0	%	2.0	%	2.7	%	3.0	%	—	%	—	%
Interest crediting rate	5.2	%	5.5	%	2.6	%	2.6	%	4.7	%	5.4	%

The net assets and liabilities for HP’s defined benefit and post-retirement benefit plans recognized on HP’s Consolidated Balance Sheet were as follows:

	As of October 31
	2024		2023		2024		2023		2024		2023
	U.S. Defined Benefit Plans				Non-U.S. Defined Benefit Plans				Post-Retirement Benefit Plans
	In millions
Other non-current assets	$	277	$	266	$	50	$	40	$	35	$	87
Other current liabilities	(31)		(31)		(10)		(22)		(4)		(3)
Other non-current liabilities	(246)		(236)		(300)		(244)		(1)		(1)
Funded status at end of year	$	—	$	(1)	$	(260)	$	(226)	$	30	$	83

The following table summarizes the pre-tax net actuarial loss (gain) and prior service cost (credit) recognized in Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for the defined benefit and post-retirement benefit plans.

	As of October 31, 2024
	U.S. Defined Benefit Plans		Non-U.S. Defined Benefit Plans		Post-Retirement Benefit Plans
	In millions
Net actuarial loss (gain)	$	571	$	73	$	(192)
Prior service cost (credit)	—		36		(46)
Total recognized in Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	$	571	$	109	$	(238)

Defined benefit plans with projected benefit obligations exceeding the fair value of plan assets were as follows:

	As of October 31
	2024		2023		2024		2023
	U.S. Defined Benefit Plans				Non-U.S. Defined Benefit Plans
	In millions
Aggregate fair value of plan assets	$	—	$	—	$	894	$	780
Aggregate projected benefit obligation	$	277	$	267	$	1,207	$	1,052

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Defined benefit plans with accumulated benefit obligations exceeding the fair value of plan assets were as follows:

	As of October 31
	2024		2023		2024		2023
	U.S. Defined Benefit Plans				Non-U.S. Defined Benefit Plans
	In millions
Aggregate fair value of plan assets	$	—	$	—	$	610	$	563
Aggregate accumulated benefit obligation	$	277	$	267	$	859	$	758

Fair Value of Plan Assets

The table below sets forth the fair value of plan assets by asset category within the fair value hierarchy as of October 31, 2024. Refer to Note 9, “Fair Value” for details on fair value hierarchy. Certain investments that are measured at fair value using the Net Asset Value (“NAV”) per share as a practical expedient have not been categorized in the fair value hierarchy. The fair value amounts presented in this table provide a reconciliation of the fair value hierarchy to the total value of plan assets.

	As of October 31, 2024
	U.S. Defined Benefit Plans								Non-U.S. Defined Benefit Plans								Post-Retirement Benefit Plans
	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
	In millions
Asset category:
Equity securities(1)	$	—	$	17	$	—	$	17	$	8	$	109	$	—	$	117	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—
Debt securities(2)
Corporate	—		2,213		—		2,213		—		16		—		16		—		143		—		143
Government	—		1,392		—		1,392		—		59		—		59		—		102		—		102
Insurance contracts	—		—		—		—		—		72		—		72		—		—		—		—
Common collective trusts and 103-12 Investment entities(3)	—		—		—		—		—		10		—		10		—		—		—		—
Investment funds(4)	10		—		—		10		—		347		—		347		45				—		45
Cash and cash equivalents(5)	17		23		—		40		21		1		—		22		—		—		—		—
Other(6)	(251)		(147)		—		(398)		—		116		—		116		(8)				—		(8)
Net plan assets subject to leveling	$	(224)	$	3,498	$	—	$	3,274	$	29	$	730	$	—	$	759	$	37	$	245	$	—	$	282
Investments using NAV as a practical expedient(7)							944								326								35
Investments at fair value							$	4,218							$	1,085							$	317

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     The table below sets forth the fair value of plan assets by asset category within the fair value hierarchy as of October 31, 2023.

	As of October 31, 2023
	U.S. Defined Benefit Plans								Non-U.S. Defined Benefit Plans								Post-Retirement Benefit Plans
	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
	In millions
Asset category:
Equity securities(1)	$	1	$	28	$	—	$	29	$	8	$	92	$	—	$	100	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—
Debt securities(2)
Corporate	—		1,855		—		1,855		—		17		—		17		—		214		—		214
Government	—		1,208		—		1,208		—		55		—		55		—		100		—		100
Real estate funds	—		—		—		—		—		—		—		—		—		—		—		—
Insurance contracts	—		—		—		—		—		67		—		67		—		—		—		—
Common collective trusts and 103-12 Investment entities(3)	—		—		—		—		—		8		—		8		—		—		—		—
Investment funds(4)	10		—		—		10		—		292		—		292		67				—		67
Cash and cash equivalents(5)	41		31		—		72		21		1		—		22		(1)		—		—		(1)
Other(6)	(109)		(147)		—		(256)		—		89		—		89		—				—		—
Net plan assets subject to leveling	$	(57)	$	2,975	$	—	$	2,918	$	29	$	621	$	—	$	650	$	66	$	314	$	—	$	380
Investments using NAV as a practical expedient(7)							935								309								2
Investments at fair value							$	3,853							$	959							$	382

(1)Investments in publicly traded equity securities are valued using the closing price on the measurement date as reported on the stock exchange on which the individual securities are traded.

(2)The fair value of corporate, government and asset-backed debt securities is based on observable inputs of comparable market transactions. Also included in this category is debt issued by national, state and local governments and agencies.

(3)Department of Labor 103-12 IE (Investment Entity) designation is for plan assets held by two or more unrelated employee benefit plans which includes limited partnerships and venture capital partnerships. Certain common collective trusts and interests in 103-12 entities are valued using NAV as a practical expedient.

(4)Includes publicly traded funds of investment companies that are registered with the SEC, funds that are not publicly traded and a non-U.S. fund-of-fund arrangement.

(5)Includes cash and cash equivalents such as short-term marketable securities. Cash and cash equivalents include money market funds, which are valued based on NAV. Other assets were classified in the fair value hierarchy based on the lowest level input (e.g., quoted prices and observable inputs) that is significant to the fair value measure in its entirety.

(6)Includes primarily reverse repurchase agreements, unsettled transactions, and derivative instruments.

(7)These investments include alternative investments, which primarily consist of private equities and hedge funds. The valuation of alternative investments, such as limited partnerships and joint ventures, may require significant management judgment. For alternative investments, valuation is based on NAV as reported by the asset manager or investment company and adjusted for cash flows, if necessary. In making such an assessment, a variety of factors are reviewed by management, including but not limited to the timeliness of NAV as reported by the asset manager and changes in general economic and market conditions subsequent to the last NAV reported by the asset manager.

•Private equities include limited partnerships such as equity, buyout, venture capital, real estate and other similar funds that invest in the United States and internationally where foreign currencies are hedged.

•Hedge funds include limited partnerships that invest both long and short primarily in common stocks and credit, relative value, event-driven equity, distressed debt and macro strategies. Management of the hedge funds has the ability to shift investments from value to growth strategies, from small to large capitalization stocks and bonds, and from a net long position to a net short position.

These investments also include Common Collective Trusts and 103-12 Investment Entities as defined in note (3) above and Investment Funds as defined in note (4) above.

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 Plan Asset Allocations 

Refer to the fair value hierarchy table above for actual assets allocations across the benefit plans. The weighted-average target asset allocations across the benefit plans represented in the fair value tables above were as follows:

	2024 Target Allocation
Asset Category	U.S. Defined Benefit Plans		Non-U.S. Defined Benefit Plans		Post-Retirement Benefit Plans
Equity-related investments	—	%	36.4	%	—	%
Debt securities	91.0	%	37.1	%	100.0	%
Real estate	—	%	10.8	%	—	%
Cash and cash equivalents	—	%	3.1	%	—	%
Other	9.0	%	12.6	%	—	%
Total	100.0	%	100.0	%	100.0	%

Investment Policy 

HP’s investment strategy is to seek a competitive rate of return relative to an appropriate level of risk depending on the funded status of each plan and the timing of expected benefit payments. The majority of the plans’ investment managers employ active investment management strategies with the goal of outperforming the broad markets in which they invest. Risk management practices include diversification across asset classes and investment styles and periodic rebalancing toward asset allocation targets. A number of the plans’ investment managers are authorized to utilize derivatives for investment or liability exposures, and HP may utilize derivatives to affect asset allocation changes or to hedge certain investment or liability exposures.

The target asset allocation selected for each U.S. plan (pension and post-retirement) reflects a risk/return profile HP believes is appropriate relative to each plan’s liability structure and return goals. HP conducts periodic asset-liability studies for U.S. plans to model various potential asset allocations in comparison to each plan’s forecasted liabilities and liquidity needs. Due to the strong funded status for the U.S. Pension Plan, consistent with our policy, steps have been taken to de-risk the portfolio by reallocation of assets to liability hedging fixed-income investments.

Outside the United States, asset allocation decisions are typically made by an independent board of trustees for the specific plan. As in the United States, investment objectives are designed to generate returns that will enable the plan to meet its future obligations. HP reviews the investment strategy and where appropriate, can offer some assistance in the selection of investment managers, with final decisions on asset allocation and investment managers made by the board of trustees for the specific plan.

Basis for Expected Long-Term Rate of Return on Plan Assets

The expected long-term rate of return on plan assets reflects the expected returns for each major asset class in which the plan invests and the weight of each asset class in the target mix. Expected asset returns reflect the current yield on government bonds, risk premiums for each asset class and expected real returns which considers each country’s specific inflation outlook. Because HP’s investment policy is to employ primarily active investment managers who seek to outperform the broader market, the expected returns are adjusted to reflect the expected additional returns net of fees.

Retirement Incentive Program

As part of the Fiscal 2023 Plan, HP announced a voluntary EER program for its U.S. employees in January 2023. Voluntary participation in the EER program was limited to employees at least 55 years old with 10 or more years of service at HP. Employees accepted into the EER program left HP on dates ranging from March 15, 2023 to October 31, 2023. The U.S. defined benefit pension plan was amended to provide that the EER benefit was to be paid from the plan for eligible electing EER participants. The retirement incentive benefit was calculated as a lump sum based on years of service at HP at the time of retirement, ranging from 20 to 52 weeks of pay. As a result of this retirement incentive, HP recognized a special termination benefit (“STB”) expense of $105 million for the year ended October 31, 2023 as a restructuring charge. This expense is the present value of all additional benefits that HP will distribute from the pension plan assets.

All employees participating in the EER program were offered the opportunity to continue health care coverage at the active employee contribution rates for up to 36 months following retirement, but not beyond age 65 when Medicare is available. In addition, HP provided up to $12,000 in employer credits under the Retirement Medical Savings Account program. HP recognized an additional STB expense of $34 million as restructuring and other charges for the year ended October 31, 2023 for the health care incentives.

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Future Contributions and Funding Policy

Our policy is to fund our pension plans so that we meet at least the minimum contribution required by local government, funding and taxing authorities. In fiscal year 2025, we expect to contribute approximately $36 million to non-U.S. pension plans, $30 million to cover benefit payments to U.S. non-qualified plan participants and $4 million to cover benefit claims for our post-retirement benefit plans.

Estimated Future Benefits Payments

As of October 31, 2024, HP estimates that the future benefits payments for the retirement and post-retirement plans are as follows:

Fiscal year	U.S. Defined Benefit Plans		Non-U.S. Defined Benefit Plans		Post-Retirement Benefit Plans
	In millions
2025	$	352	$	53	$	34
2026	354		56		28
2027	355		58		23
2028	355		60		21
2029	350		65		21
Next five fiscal years to October 31, 2034	1,587		382		97

Note 5: Stock-Based Compensation

HP’s stock-based compensation plans include incentive compensation plans and an employee stock purchase plan.

Stock-Based Compensation Expense and Related Income Tax Benefits for Operations

Stock-based compensation expense and the resulting tax benefits for operations were as follows:

	For the fiscal years ended October 31
	2024		2023		2022
	In millions
Stock-based compensation expense	$	452	$	438	$	343
Income tax benefit	(77)		(72)		(59)
Stock-based compensation expense, net of tax	$	375	$	366	$	284

Cash received from option exercises under the HP Inc 2004 Stock Incentive Plan (the “2004 SIP”) and the HP Inc. 2021 Employee Stock Purchase Plan (the “2021 ESPP”) was $72 million, $51 million, and $53 million in fiscal year 2024, 2023, and 2022, respectively. The benefit realized for the tax deduction from option exercises in fiscal years 2024, 2023 and 2022 was $1 million, $2 million and $4 million, respectively.

Stock-Based Incentive Compensation Plans 

HP’s stock-based incentive compensation plan includes equity plan adopted in 2004, as amended and restated (“principal equity plan”). Stock-based awards granted under the equity plan includes restricted stock awards, stock options and performance-based awards. Employees meeting certain employment qualifications are eligible to receive stock-based awards. The aggregate number of shares of HP’s stock authorized for issuance under the principal equity plan is 668.8 million.

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Restricted stock awards are non-vested stock awards that may include grants of restricted stock or restricted stock units. Restricted stock awards and cash-settled awards are generally subject to forfeiture if employment terminates prior to the lapse of the restrictions. Such awards generally vest one to three years from the date of grant. During the vesting period, ownership of the restricted stock cannot be transferred. Restricted stock has the same dividend and voting rights as common stock and is considered to be issued and outstanding upon grant. The dividends paid on restricted stock are non-forfeitable. Restricted stock units do not have the voting rights of common stock, and the shares underlying restricted stock units are not considered issued and outstanding upon grant. However, shares underlying restricted stock units are included in the calculation of diluted net EPS. Restricted stock units have forfeitable dividend equivalent rights equal to the dividend paid on common stock. HP expenses the fair value of restricted stock awards ratably over the period during which the restrictions lapse. The majority of restricted stock units issued by HP contain only service vesting conditions. HP also grants performance-adjusted restricted stock units which vest only on the satisfaction of both service and the achievement of certain performance goals including market conditions prior to the expiration of the awards.

Stock options granted under the principal equity plan are generally non-qualified stock options, but the principal equity plan permits some options granted to qualify as incentive stock options under the U.S. Internal Revenue Code. Stock options generally vest over three to four years from the date of grant. The exercise price of a stock option is equal to the closing price of HP’s stock on the option grant date. The majority of stock options issued by HP contain only service vesting conditions. HP grants performance-contingent stock options that vest only on the satisfaction of both service and market conditions prior to the expiration of the awards. No stock option awards were granted during the fiscal year 2024. The expenses associated with stock options were not material for any of the periods presented. As of October 31, 2024, the total unrecognized pre-tax stock-based compensation expense related to stock options was $2 million, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average vesting period of 0.9 years.

RSU and stock option grants provide for accelerated vesting in certain circumstances as defined in the plans and related grant agreements, including termination in connection with a change in control.

Restricted Stock Units

HP uses the closing stock price on the grant date to estimate the fair value of service-based restricted stock units. HP estimates the fair value of restricted stock units subject to performance-adjusted vesting conditions using a combination of the closing stock price on the grant date and a Monte Carlo simulation model. The assumptions used to measure the fair value of restricted stock units subject to performance-adjusted vesting conditions in the Monte Carlo simulation model were as follows:

	For the fiscal years ended October 31
	2024		2023		2022
Expected volatility(1)	33.9	%	44.4	%	41.6	%
Risk-free interest rate(2)	4.1	%	4.0	%	1.0	%
Expected performance period in years(3)	2.9		2.9		2.9

(1)The expected volatility was estimated using the historical volatility derived from HP’s common stock.

(2)The risk-free interest rate was estimated based on the yield on U.S. Treasury zero-coupon issues.

(3)The expected performance period was estimated based on the length of the remaining performance period from the grant date.

A summary of restricted stock units activity is as follows:

	As of October 31
	2024			2023			2022
	Shares	Weighted- Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share		Shares	Weighted- Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share		Shares	Weighted- Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share
	In thousands			In thousands			In thousands
Outstanding at beginning of year	30,209	$	31	28,688	$	30	30,197	$	23
Granted	18,262	$	32	18,500	$	31	15,337	$	36
Vested	(14,483)	$	33	(15,291)	$	29	(14,168)	$	22
Forfeited	(2,120)	$	31	(1,688)	$	31	(2,678)	$	25
Outstanding at end of year	31,868	$	30	30,209	$	31	28,688	$	30

The total grant date fair value of restricted stock units vested in fiscal years 2024, 2023 and 2022 was $471 million, $442 million and $314 million, respectively. As of October 31,2024, total unrecognized pre-tax stock-based compensation expense related to non-

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vested restricted stock units was $414 million, which is expected to be recognized over the remaining weighted-average vesting period of 1.4 years.

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

HP sponsors the 2021 ESPP, pursuant to which eligible employees may contribute up to 10% of base compensation, subject to certain income limits, to purchase shares of HP’s common stock. 

Pursuant to the terms of the 2021 ESPP, employees purchase stock under the 2021 ESPP at a price equal to 95% of HP’s closing stock price on the purchase date. No stock-based compensation expense was recorded in connection with those purchases because the criteria of a non-compensatory plan were met. The aggregate number of shares of HP’s stock authorized for issuance under the 2021 ESPP was 50 million.

Shares Reserved

Shares available for future grant and shares reserved for future issuance under the stock-based incentive compensation plans and the 2021 ESPP were as follows:

	As of October 31
	2024	2023	2022
	In thousands
Shares available for future grant	144,553	133,033	174,264
Shares reserved for future issuance	181,463	169,503	208,351

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Note 6: Taxes on Earnings

Provision for Taxes

The domestic and foreign components of earnings before taxes were as follows:

	For the fiscal years ended October 31
h	2024		2023		2022
	In millions
U.S.	$	537	$	650	$	1,406
Non-U.S.	2,742		2,287		2,918
	$	3,279	$	2,937	$	4,324

The provision for (benefit from) taxes on earnings was as follows:

	For the fiscal years ended October 31
	2024		2023		2022
	In millions
U.S. federal taxes:
Current	$	245	$	226	$	272
Deferred	34		(549)		27
Non-U.S. taxes:
Current	357		337		338
Deferred	(193)		(305)		503
State taxes:
Current	33		42		9
Deferred	28		(77)		43
	$	504	$	(326)	$	1,192

The differences between the U.S. federal statutory income tax rate and HP’s effective tax rate were as follows:

	For the fiscal years ended October 31
	2024		2023		2022
U.S. federal statutory income tax rate from continuing operations	21.0	%	21.0	%	21.0	%
State income taxes, net of federal tax benefit	2.2	%	1.7	%	1.3	%
Impact of foreign earnings including GILTI and FDII, net	(0.7)	%	(1.4)	%	(7.9)	%
Valuation allowances	(7.1)	%	(7.3)	%	0.3	%
Uncertain tax positions and audit settlements	1.0	%	3.2	%	2.8	%
Impact of internal reorganization	—	%	(27.4)	%	9.4	%
Other, net	(1.0)	%	(0.9)	%	0.7	%
	15.4	%	(11.1)	%	27.6	%

The effective tax rate differs from the U.S. federal statutory rate of 21% for fiscal year 2024 primarily due to impacts of changes in valuation allowances and favorable tax rates associated with certain earnings from HP's operations in lower-tax jurisdictions throughout the world.

In fiscal year 2024, HP recorded $214 million of net income tax benefits related to non-recurring items in the provision for taxes. This amount included $198 million related to changes in valuation allowances, $60 million related to restructuring charges, $14 million related to the filing of tax returns in various jurisdictions, and $11 million related to acquisition charges. These benefits were partially offset by $39 million of uncertain tax position charges and $25 million related to changes in tax rates.

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In fiscal year 2023, HP recorded $1.1 billion of net income tax benefits related to non-recurring items in the provision for taxes. This amount included $726 million of tax effects related to internal reorganization, $255 million related to changes in valuation allowances, $101 million related to restructuring charges, $58 million related to the filing of tax returns in various jurisdictions, and $42 million related to acquisition charges. These benefits were partially offset by income tax charges of $60 million related to audit settlements in various jurisdictions, $27 million of uncertain tax position charges, and $25 million related to extinguishment of debt.

In fiscal year 2022, HP recorded $456 million of net income tax charges related to non-recurring items in the provision for taxes. This amount included $649 million of tax effects related to internal reorganization, $107 million of uncertain tax position charges, $55 million related to withholding taxes on undistributed foreign earnings, $51 million related to audit settlements in various jurisdictions and $26 million of other net tax charges. These charges were partially offset by income tax benefits of $189 million related to the filing of tax returns in various jurisdictions, $156 million related to changes in valuation allowances, $44 million related to restructuring charges, and $43 million related to Poly acquisition charges. In fiscal year 2022, HP recorded excess tax benefits of $33 million associated with stock options, restricted stock units and performance-adjusted restricted stock.

As a result of certain employment actions and capital investments HP has undertaken, income from manufacturing and services in certain countries is subject to reduced tax rates, and in some cases is wholly exempt from taxes, through 2029. The gross income tax benefits attributable to these actions and investments were estimated to be $217 million ($0.22 diluted net EPS) in fiscal year 2024, $190 million ($0.19 diluted net EPS) in fiscal year 2023 and $313 million ($0.30 diluted net EPS) in fiscal year 2022.

Uncertain Tax Positions

A reconciliation of unrecognized tax benefits is as follows:

	For the fiscal years ended October 31
	2024		2023		2022
	In millions
Balance at beginning of year	$	1,137	$	1,045	$	829
Increases:
For current year’s tax positions	82		61		26
For prior years’ tax positions	52		186		299
Decreases:
For prior years’ tax positions	(9)		(35)		(60)
Statute of limitations expirations	(33)		(8)		(5)
Settlements with taxing authorities	(12)		(112)		(44)
Balance at end of year	$	1,217	$	1,137	$	1,045

As of October 31, 2024, the amount of gross unrecognized tax benefits was $1.2 billion, of which up to $853 million would affect HP’s effective tax rate if realized. Total gross unrecognized tax benefits increased by $80 million for the twelve months ended October 31, 2024. HP recognizes interest income from favorable settlements and interest expense and penalties accrued on unrecognized tax benefits in the provision for taxes in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings. As of October 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, HP had accrued $135 million, $102 million and $64 million, respectively, for interest and penalties.

HP engages in continuous discussions and negotiations with taxing authorities regarding tax matters in various jurisdictions. HP expects complete resolution of certain tax years with various tax authorities within the next 12 months. HP believes it is reasonably possible that its existing gross unrecognized tax benefits may be reduced by up to $190 million within the next 12 months, affecting HP’s effective tax rate if realized.

HP is subject to income tax in the United States and approximately 61 other countries and is subject to routine corporate income tax audits in many of these jurisdictions. In addition, HP is subject to numerous ongoing audits by federal, state and foreign tax authorities. The IRS is conducting an audit of HP’s 2018 and 2019 income tax returns.

With respect to major state and foreign tax jurisdictions, HP is no longer subject to tax authority examinations for years prior to 2007. No material tax deficiencies have been assessed in major state or foreign tax jurisdictions related to ongoing audits as of October 31, 2024.

HP believes it has provided adequate reserves for all tax deficiencies or reductions in tax benefits that could result from federal, state and foreign tax audits. HP regularly assesses the likely outcomes of these audits in order to determine the appropriateness of HP’s

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tax provision. HP adjusts its uncertain tax positions to reflect the impact of negotiations, settlements, rulings, advice of legal counsel, and other information and events pertaining to a particular audit. However, income tax audits are inherently unpredictable and there can be no assurance that HP will accurately predict the outcome of these audits. The amounts ultimately paid on resolution of an audit could be materially different from the amounts previously included in the Provision for taxes and therefore the resolution of one or more of these uncertainties in any particular period could have a material impact on net income or cash flows.

HP has not provided for U.S. federal income and foreign withholding taxes on $5.1 billion of undistributed earnings from non-U.S. operations as of October 31, 2024 because HP intends to reinvest such earnings indefinitely outside of the United States. Determination of the amount of unrecognized deferred tax liability related to these earnings is not practicable.

Deferred Income Taxes

 The significant components of deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities were as follows:

	As of October 31
	2024		2023
	In millions
Deferred tax assets:
Loss and credit carryforwards	$	7,050	$	7,194
Intercompany transactions—excluding inventory	357		540
Fixed assets	113		110
Warranty	100		124
Employee and retiree benefits	242		232
Deferred revenue	240		250
Capitalized research and development	1,014		821
Operating lease liabilities	272		242
Investment in partnership	710		703
Other	395		469
Gross deferred tax assets	10,493		10,685
Valuation allowances	(6,688)		(6,994)
Total deferred tax assets	3,805		3,691
Deferred tax liabilities:
Unremitted earnings of foreign subsidiaries	(107)		(88)
Right-of-use assets from operating leases	(235)		(223)
Intangible assets	(159)		(205)
Cash flow hedges	(24)		(64)
Total deferred tax liabilities	(525)		(580)
Net deferred tax assets	$	3,280	$	3,111

Deferred tax assets and liabilities included in the Consolidated Balance Sheets as follows:

	As of October 31
	2024		2023
	In millions
Deferred tax assets	$	3,311	$	3,155
Deferred tax liabilities	(31)		(44)
Total	$	3,280	$	3,111

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 As of October 31, 2024, HP had recorded deferred tax assets for net operating loss (“NOL”) carryforwards as follows:

	Gross NOLs		Deferred Taxes on NOLs		Valuation allowance		Initial Year of Expiration
	In millions
Federal	$	69	$	15	$	(3)	2025
State	1,955		107		(32)		2025
Foreign	24,615		6,803		(6,246)		2028
Balance at end of year	$	26,639	$	6,925	$	(6,281)

As of October 31, 2024, HP had recorded deferred tax assets for various tax credit carryforwards as follows:

	Carryforward		Valuation Allowance		Initial Year of Expiration
	In millions
Tax credits in state and foreign jurisdictions	$	305	$	(36)	2025
Balance at end of year	$	305	$	(36)

Deferred Tax Asset Valuation Allowance

The deferred tax asset valuation allowance and changes were as follows:

	For the fiscal years ended October 31
	2024		2023		2022
	In millions
Balance at beginning of year	$	6,994	$	7,592	$	7,749
Income tax (benefit) expense	(300)		(650)		(274)
Goodwill, other comprehensive loss (income), currency translation and charges to other accounts	(6)		52		117
Balance at end of year	$	6,688	$	6,994	$	7,592

Gross deferred tax assets as of October 31, 2024, 2023, and 2022 were reduced by valuation allowances of $6.7 billion, $7.0 billion and $7.6 billion, respectively. In fiscal year 2024, the deferred tax asset valuation allowance decreased by $306 million primarily due to an increase in the expected utilization of foreign net operating losses. In fiscal year 2023, the deferred tax asset valuation allowance decreased by $598 million primarily due to internal reorganization impacting foreign net operating losses and U.S. deferred tax assets that are anticipated to be realized at a lower effective rate than the federal statutory rate. In fiscal year 2022, the deferred tax asset valuation allowance decreased by $157 million primarily due to a reduction in the expected utilization of foreign net operating losses, U.S. deferred tax assets that are anticipated to be realized at a lower effective tax rate than the federal statutory tax rate, and the impact of the acquisition of Poly on the company’s deferred tax assets.

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Note 7: Supplementary Financial Information

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash

	As of October 31
	2024		2023
	In millions
Cash and cash equivalents	$	3,238	$	3,107
Restricted cash(1)	15		125
	$	3,253	$	3,232

(1) Restricted Cash is related to amounts collected and held on behalf of a third-party for trade receivables previously sold.

Accounts Receivable

The allowance for credit losses related to accounts receivable and changes were as follows:

	For the fiscal years ended October 31
	2024		2023		2022
	In millions
Balance at beginning of period	$	93	$	107	$	111
Current-period allowance for credit losses	3		(2)		7
Deductions, net of recoveries	(13)		(12)		(11)
Balance at end of period	$	83	$	93	$	107

HP utilizes certain third-party arrangements in the normal course of business as part of HPs cash and liquidity management and also to provide liquidity to certain partners to facilitate their working capital requirements. These financing arrangements, which in certain circumstances may contain partial recourse, result in a transfer of HP’s receivables and risk to the third-party. As these transfers qualify as true sales under the applicable accounting guidance, the receivables are de-recognized from the Consolidated Balance Sheets upon transfer, and HP receives a payment for the receivables from the third-party within a mutually agreed upon time period. For arrangements involving an element of recourse, the recourse obligation is measured using market data from the similar transactions and reported as a current liability in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The recourse obligations as of October 31, 2024 and 2023 were not material.

The following is a summary of the activity under these arrangements:

	For the fiscal years ended October 31
	2024		2023		2022
	In millions
Balance at beginning of year (1)	$	141	$	185	$	131
Trade receivables sold	12,200		13,391		12,028
Cash receipts	(12,063)		(13,449)		(11,942)
Foreign currency and other	6		14		(32)
Balance at end of year (1)	$	284	$	141	$	185

(1) Amounts outstanding from third parties reported in Accounts Receivable in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

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Inventory

	As of October 31
	2024		2023
	In millions
Finished goods	$	4,338	$	3,930
Purchased parts and fabricated assemblies	3,382		2,932
	$	7,720	$	6,862

Other Current Assets

	As of October 31
	2024		2023
	In millions
Supplier and other receivables	$	2,180	$	1,349
Prepaid and other current assets	1,462		1,445
Value-added taxes receivable	1,028		852
	$	4,670	$	3,646

Property, Plant and Equipment, Net

	As of October 31
	2024		2023
	In millions
Land, buildings and leasehold improvements	$	2,527	$	2,332
Machinery and equipment, including equipment held for lease	5,465		5,384
	7,992		7,716
Accumulated depreciation	(5,078)		(4,889)
	$	2,914	$	2,827

Depreciation expense was $501 million, $491 million and $542 million in fiscal years 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively.

Other Non-Current Assets

	As of October 31
	2024		2023
	In millions
Deferred tax assets	$	3,311	$	3,155
Intangible assets	1,319		1,593
Right-of-use assets	1,165		1,188
Prepaid pension and post-retirement benefit assets	362		393
Deposits and prepaid	322		427
Other	1,129		853
	$	7,608	$	7,609

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Other Current Liabilities

	As of October 31
	2024		2023
	In millions
Sales and marketing programs	$	3,060	$	3,053
Deferred revenue	1,446		1,424
Other accrued taxes	1,233		994
Employee compensation and benefit	970		1,046
Warranty	486		569
Operating lease liabilities	443		430
Tax liability	291		217
Other	2,449		2,479
	$	10,378	$	10,212

Other Non-Current Liabilities

	As of October 31
	2024		2023
	In millions
Deferred revenue	$	1,487	$	1,324
Tax liability	839		904
Operating lease liabilities	787		825
Pension, post-retirement, and post-employment liabilities	607		546
Deferred tax liability	31		44
Other	531		688
	$	4,282	$	4,331

Interest and Other, Net

	For the fiscal years ended October 31
	2024		2023		2022
	In millions
Interest expense on borrowings	$	(452)	$	(548)	$	(359)
Factoring costs(1)	(155)		(136)		—
Net (loss) gain on debt extinguishment	(3)		107		—
Non-operating retirement-related credits	14		51		144
Tax indemnifications	—		—		(1)
Other, net	57		7		(19)
	$	(539)	$	(519)	$	(235)

(1)Factoring costs for fiscal year 2022 were included in Selling, general and administrative and were not material.

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Net Revenue by Region

	For the fiscal years ended October 31
	2024		2023		2022
	In millions
Americas	$	23,251	$	23,095	$	26,544
Europe, Middle East and Africa	18,044		17,819		21,300
Asia-Pacific and Japan	12,264		12,804		15,066
Total net revenue	$	53,559	$	53,718	$	62,910

Value of Remaining Performance Obligations

As of October 31, 2024, the estimated value of transaction price allocated to remaining performance obligations was $3.9 billion. HP expects to recognize approximately $1.7 billion of the unearned amount in next 12 months and $2.2 billion thereafter.

HP has elected the practical expedients and accordingly does not disclose the aggregate amount of the transaction price allocated to remaining performance obligations if:

•the contract has an original expected duration of one year or less; or

•the revenue from the performance obligation is recognized over time on an as-invoiced basis when the amount corresponds directly with the value to the customer; or

•the portion of the transaction price that is variable in nature is allocated entirely to a wholly unsatisfied performance obligation.

The remaining performance obligations are subject to change and may be affected by various factors, such as termination of contracts, contract modifications and adjustment for currency.

Costs of Obtaining Contracts and Fulfillment Cost

As of October 31, 2024, deferred contract fulfillment and acquisition costs balances were $36 million and $50 million, respectively, included in Other current assets and Other non-current assets in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. During the fiscal year ended October 31, 2024, the Company amortized $86 million of these costs.

As of October 31, 2023, deferred contract fulfillment and acquisition costs balances were $35 million and $44 million, respectively, included in Other current assets and Other non-current assets in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. During the fiscal year ended October 31, 2023, the Company amortized $88 million of these costs.

Contract Liabilities

As of October 31, 2024 and 2023, HP’s contract liabilities balances were $2.9 billion and $2.7 billion, respectively, included in Other current liabilities and Other non-current liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

The increase in the contract liabilities balance for the fiscal year 2024 was primarily driven by sales of fixed-price support and maintenance services, partially offset by $1.4 billion of revenue recognized that were included in the contract liabilities balance as of October 31, 2023.

As of October 31, 2023 and 2022, HP’s contract liabilities balances were $2.7 billion and $2.5 billion, respectively, included in Other current liabilities and Other non-current liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

The increase in the contract liabilities balance for the fiscal year 2023 was primarily driven by sales of fixed-price support and maintenance services, partially offset by $1.3 billion of revenue recognized that were included in the contract liabilities balance as of October 31, 2022.

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Supplier Finance Programs

HP facilitates voluntary supplier finance programs to provide certain suppliers the opportunity to sell their right to HP’s payment obligations to participating financial institutions. Under this program, HP agrees to pay the participating financial institutions the stated amount of confirmed invoices from its designated suppliers on the original maturity dates of the invoices. Participation by suppliers in these programs have no impact on the payment terms and amounts due from HP. HP does not have an economic interest in a supplier's participation in the program and is not a party to the agreement between the supplier and the financial institutions. In connection with these programs, HP does not pledge assets or other forms of guarantees as security for the committed payment to the participating financial institutions. For certain programs, HP pays a monthly service fee to a third-party administrator that provides the supplier finance platform and related support. HP and the participating financial institutions may terminate the agreement upon at least 30 days notice. As of October 31, 2024 and October 31, 2023, HP had $7.8 billion and $6.6 billion, respectively, in obligations outstanding (i.e., unpaid invoices) that were confirmed as valid under the supplier finance programs. Of the amounts confirmed as valid under the program and outstanding, the amounts owed to participating financial institutions were $0.9 billion as of both October 31, 2024 and October 31, 2023, respectively. These obligations are included within the Accounts payable line item of HP’s Consolidated Balance Sheet.

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Note 8: Goodwill and Intangible Assets

Goodwill allocated to HP’s reportable segments and changes in the carrying amount of goodwill were as follows:  

	Personal Systems		Printing		Corporate Investments		Total
	In millions
Balance as of October 31, 2022(1)	$	4,695	$	3,728	$	118	$	8,541
Acquisitions	27		4		—		31
Foreign currency translation and other	—		19		—		19
Balance as of October 31, 2023(1)	4,722		3,751		118		8,591
Acquisitions	26		2		—		28
Foreign currency translation and other	—		8		—		8
Balance as of October 31, 2024(1)	$	4,748	$	3,761	$	118	$	8,627

(1)Goodwill is net of accumulated impairment losses of $0.8 billion related to Corporate Investments recorded in fiscal year 2011.

Goodwill is tested for impairment at the reporting unit level. As of October 31, 2024, our reporting units are consistent with the reportable segments identified in Note 2, “Segment Information”. Personal Systems had a negative carrying amount of net assets as of October 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022 primarily as a result of a favorable cash conversion cycle.

Intangible Assets

HP’s acquired intangible assets were composed of:

	As of October 31, 2024						As of October 31, 2023
	Gross		Accumulated Amortization		Net		Gross		Accumulated Amortization		Net
	In millions
Customer contracts, customer lists and distribution agreements	$	868	$	458	$	410	$	827	$	369	$	458
Technology and patents	1,772		989		783		1,763		785		978
Trade name and trademarks	218		92		126		215		58		157
Total intangible assets	$	2,858	$	1,539	$	1,319	$	2,805	$	1,212	$	1,593

As of October 31, 2024, estimated future amortization expense related to intangible assets was as follows:

Fiscal year	In millions
2025	$	253
2026	243
2027	238
2028	193
2029	125
Thereafter	267
Total	$	1,319

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Note 9: Fair Value

Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. 

Fair Value Hierarchy

HP uses valuation techniques that are based upon observable and unobservable inputs. Observable inputs are developed using market data such as publicly available information and reflect the assumptions market participants would use, while unobservable inputs are developed using the best information available about the assumptions market participants would use. Assets and liabilities are classified in the fair value hierarchy based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement:

Level 1—Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

Level 2—Quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability and market-corroborated inputs.

Level 3—Unobservable inputs for the asset or liability.

The fair value hierarchy gives the highest priority to observable inputs and lowest priority to unobservable inputs.

The following table presents HP’s assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis:

	As of October 31, 2024								As of October 31, 2023
	Fair Value Measured Using								Fair Value Measured Using
	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
	In millions
Assets:
Cash Equivalents
Corporate debt	$	—	$	1,012	$	—	$	1,012	$	—	$	589	$	—	$	589
Government debt(1)	1,332		—		—		1,332		1,900		—		—		1,900
Available-for-Sale Investments
Financial institution instruments	—		3		—		3		—		3		—		3
Marketable securities and mutual funds(2)	54		130		—		184		33		45		—		78
Derivative Instruments
Interest rate contracts	—		4		—		4		—		—		—		—
Foreign currency contracts	—		225		—		225		—		489		—		489
Total assets	$	1,386	$	1,374	$	—	$	2,760	$	1,933	$	1,126	$	—	$	3,059
Liabilities:
Derivative Instruments
Interest rate contracts	$	—	$	22	$	—	$	22	$	—	$	58	$	—	$	58
Foreign currency contracts	—		158		—		158		—		212		—		212
Other derivatives	—		2		—		2		—		2		—		2
Total liabilities	$	—	$	182	$	—	$	182	$	—	$	272	$	—	$	272

(1)    Government debt includes instruments such as U.S. treasury notes, U.S. agency securities and non-U.S. government bonds. Money market funds invested in government debt and traded in active markets are included in Level 1.

(2)    As of October 31, 2024, $78 million of debt securities were restricted to fund benefits received by qualifying employees under a sponsored defined benefit plan.

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Valuation Techniques 

Cash Equivalents and Investments: HP holds time deposits, money market funds, mutual funds, other debt securities primarily consisting of corporate and foreign government notes and bonds, and common stock and equivalents. HP values cash equivalents and equity investments using quoted market prices, alternative pricing sources, including net asset value, or models utilizing market observable inputs. The fair value of debt investments is based on quoted market prices or model-driven valuations using inputs primarily derived from or corroborated by observable market data, and, in certain instances, valuation models that utilize assumptions which cannot be corroborated with observable market data. 

Derivative Instruments: HP uses industry standard valuation models to measure fair value. Where applicable, these models project future cash flows and discount the future amounts to present value using market-based observable inputs, including interest rate curves, HP and counterparty credit risk, foreign exchange rates, and forward and spot prices for currencies and interest rates. See Note 10, “Financial Instruments” for a further discussion of HP’s use of derivative instruments. 

Other Fair Value Disclosures

Short- and Long-Term Debt: HP estimates the fair value of its debt primarily using an expected present value technique, which is based on observable market inputs using interest rates currently available to companies of similar credit standing for similar terms and remaining maturities and considering its own credit risk. The portion of HP’s debt that is hedged is reflected in the Consolidated Balance Sheets as an amount equal to the debt’s carrying amount and a fair value adjustment representing changes in the fair value of the hedged debt obligations arising from movements in benchmark interest rates. The fair value of HP’s short- and long-term debt was $9.4 billion as compared to its carrying amount of $9.7 billion as of October 31, 2024. The fair value of HP’s short- and long-term debt was $8.5 billion as compared to its carrying value of $9.5 billion at October 31, 2023. If measured at fair value in the Consolidated Balance Sheets, short- and long-term debt would be classified in Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.

Other Financial Instruments: For the balance of HP’s financial instruments, primarily accounts receivable, accounts payable and financial liabilities included in Other current liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets, the carrying amounts approximate fair value due to their short-term maturities. If measured at fair value in the Consolidated Balance Sheets, these other financial instruments would be classified as Level 2 or Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.

Non-Marketable Equity Investments and Non-Financial Assets: HP’s non-marketable equity investments are measured at cost less impairment, adjusted for observable price changes. HP’s non-financial assets, such as intangible assets, goodwill and property, plant and equipment, are recorded at fair value in the period an impairment charge is recognized. If measured at fair value in the Consolidated Balance Sheets these would generally be classified within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.

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Note 10: Financial Instruments

Cash Equivalents and Available-for-Sale Investments

	As of October 31, 2024								As of October 31, 2023
	Cost		Gross Unrealized Gain		Gross Unrealized Loss		Fair Value		Cost		Gross Unrealized Gain		Gross Unrealized Loss		Fair Value
	In millions
Cash Equivalents:
Corporate debt	$	1,012	$	—	$	—	$	1,012	$	589	$	—	$	—	$	589
Government debt	1,332		—		—		1,332		1,900		—		—		$	1,900
Total cash equivalents	2,344		—		—		2,344		2,489		—		—		2,489
Available-for-Sale Investments:
Financial institution instruments	3		—		—		3		3		—		—		3
Marketable securities and mutual funds(1)	115		69		—		184		40		38		—		78
Total available-for-sale investments	118		69		—		187		43		38		—		81
Total cash equivalents and available-for-sale investments	$	2,462	$	69	$	—	$	2,531	$	2,532	$	38	$	—	$	2,570

(1)    As of October 31, 2024, $78 million of debt securities were restricted to fund benefits received by qualifying employees under a sponsored defined benefit plan.

All highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less at the date of acquisition are considered cash equivalents. As of October 31, 2024 and 2023, the carrying amount of cash equivalents approximated fair value due to the short period of time to maturity. Interest income related to cash, cash equivalents and debt securities was approximately $78 million in fiscal year 2024, $67 million in fiscal year 2023, and $46 million in fiscal year 2022. The estimated fair value of the available-for-sale investments may not be representative of values that will be realized in the future.

Contractual maturities of investments in available-for-sale debt securities were as follows:

	As of October 31, 2024
	Amortized Cost		Fair Value
	In millions
Due in less than one year	$	19	$	19
Due in one to five years	62		62
	$	81	$	81

Non-marketable equity securities in privately held companies are included in Other current and non-current assets in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. These amounted to $107 million and $111 million as of October 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

HP determines credit losses on cash equivalents and available-for-sale debt securities at the individual security level. All instruments are considered investment grade. No credit-related or noncredit-related impairment losses were recorded in fiscal year 2024.

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Derivative Instruments

HP uses derivative instruments, primarily forward contracts, interest rate swaps, total return swaps, treasury rate locks, forward starting swaps and option contracts to offset business exposure to foreign currency and interest rate risk on expected future cash flows and on certain existing assets and liabilities. HP may designate its derivative contracts as fair value hedges or cash flow hedges and classifies the cash flows with the activities that correspond to the underlying hedged items. Additionally, for derivatives not designated as hedging instruments, HP categorizes those economic hedges as other derivatives. HP recognizes all derivative instruments at fair value in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

As a result of its use of derivative instruments, HP is exposed to the risk that its counterparties will fail to meet their contractual obligations. Master netting agreements mitigate credit exposure to counterparties by permitting HP to net amounts due from HP to counterparty against amounts due to HP from the same counterparty under certain conditions. To further limit credit risk, HP has collateral security agreements that allow HP’s custodian to hold collateral from, or require HP to post collateral to, counterparties when the net fair value of financial instruments fluctuates. The Company includes gross collateral posted and received in other current assets and other current liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheets, respectively. The fair value of derivatives with credit contingent features in a net liability position was $59 million and $91 million as of October 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively, all of which were fully collateralized within two business days. 

Under HP’s derivative contracts, the counterparty can terminate all outstanding trades following a covered change of control event affecting HP that results in the surviving entity being rated below a specified credit rating. This credit contingent provision did not affect HP’s financial position or cash flows as of October 31, 2024 and 2023.

Fair Value Hedges

HP enters into fair value hedges, such as interest rate swaps, to reduce the exposure of its debt portfolio to changes in fair value resulting from changes in benchmark interest rates on HP’s future interest payments.

For derivative instruments that are designated and qualify as fair value hedges, HP recognizes the change in fair value of the derivative instrument, as well as the offsetting change in the fair value of the hedged item, in Interest and other, net in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings in the period of change.

Cash Flow Hedges

HP uses forward contracts, option contracts, treasury rate locks and forward starting swaps designated as cash flow hedges to protect against the foreign currency exchange and interest rate risks inherent in its forecasted products net revenue, cost of products net revenue, operating expenses and debt issuance. HP’s foreign currency cash flow hedges mature predominantly within twelve months; however, hedges related to long-term procurement arrangements, contractual pricing and/or business unit specific exposures may extend several years.

For derivative instruments that are designated and qualify as cash flow hedges, HP initially records changes in fair value of the derivative instrument in Accumulated other comprehensive loss as a separate component of Stockholders’ deficit in the Consolidated Balance Sheets and subsequently reclassifies these amounts into earnings in the period during which the hedged transaction is recognized in earnings. HP reports the changes in the fair value of the derivative instrument in the same financial statement line item as changes in the fair value of the hedged item.

During fiscal 2024, HP entered into a series of forward starting swap agreements with notional amounts totaling $500 million to hedge the exposure to variability in future cash flows resulting from changes in interest rates related to the anticipated issuance of long-term debt. These agreements were designated as cash flow hedges.

Other Derivatives

Other derivatives not designated as hedging instruments consist primarily of forward contracts used to hedge foreign currency-denominated balance sheet exposures. HP also uses total return swaps to hedge its executive deferred compensation plan liability.

For derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments, HP recognizes changes in fair value of the derivative instrument, as well as the offsetting change in the fair value of the hedged item, in Interest and other, net in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings in the period of change.

Hedge Effectiveness

For interest rate swaps designated as fair value hedges, HP measures hedge effectiveness by offsetting the change in fair value of the hedged item with the change in fair value of the derivative. For foreign currency options, forward contracts and forward starting swaps designated as cash flow hedges, HP measures hedge effectiveness by comparing the cumulative change in fair value of the hedge contract with the cumulative change in fair value of the hedged item, both of which are based on forward rates.

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During fiscal year 2024 and 2023, no portion of the hedging instruments’ gain or loss was excluded from the assessment of effectiveness for fair value and cash flow hedges.

 Fair Value of Derivative Instruments in the Consolidated Balance Sheets

The gross notional and fair value of derivative instruments in the Consolidated Balance Sheets were as follows:

	As of October 31, 2024										As of October 31, 2023
	Outstanding Gross Notional		Other Current Assets		Other Non-Current Assets		Other Current Liabilities		Other Non-Current Liabilities		Outstanding Gross Notional		Other Current Assets		Other Non-Current Assets		Other Current Liabilities		Other Non-Current Liabilities
	In millions
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments
Fair value hedges:
Interest rate contracts	$	750	$	—	$	—	$	11	$	10	$	750	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	58
Cash flow hedges:
Foreign currency contracts	14,563		169		36		117		34		15,278		410		70		147		52
Interest rate contracts	500		—		4		—		1		—		—		—		—		—
Total derivatives designated as hedging instruments	15,813		169		40		128		45		16,028		410		70		147		110
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments
Foreign currency contracts	4,284		20		—		7		—		4,446		9		—		13		—
Other derivatives	156		—		—		2		—		125		—		—		2		—
Total derivatives not designated as hedging instruments	4,440		20		—		9		—		4,571		9		—		15		—
Total derivatives	$	20,253	$	189	$	40	$	137	$	45	$	20,599	$	419	$	70	$	162	$	110

Offsetting of Derivative Instruments

HP recognizes all derivative instruments on a gross basis in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. HP does not offset the fair value of its derivative instruments against the fair value of cash collateral posted under its collateral security agreements. As of October 31, 2024 and 2023, information related to the potential effect of HP’s master netting agreements and collateral security agreements was as follows:

	In the Consolidated Balance Sheets
	(i)		(ii)		(iii) = (i)–(ii)		(iv)		(v)			(vi) = (iii)–(iv)–(v)
	Gross Amount Recognized		Gross Amount Offset		Net Amount Presented		Gross Amounts Not Offset
							Derivatives		Financial Collateral			Net Amount
	In millions
As of October 31, 2024
Derivative assets	$	229	$	—	$	229	$	113	$	88	(1)	$	28
Derivative liabilities	$	182	$	—	$	182	$	113	$	61	(2)	$	8
As of October 31, 2023
Derivative assets	$	489	$	—	$	489	$	178	$	291	(1)	$	20
Derivative liabilities	$	272	$	—	$	272	$	178	$	89	(2)	$	5

(1)Represents the cash collateral posted by counterparties as of the respective reporting date for HP’s asset position, net of derivative amounts that could be offset, as of, generally, two business days prior to the respective reporting date.

(2)Represents the collateral posted by HP including any re-use of counterparty cash collateral as of the respective reporting date for HP’s liability position, net of derivative amounts that could be offset, as of, generally, two business days prior to the respective reporting date.

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Effect of Derivative Instruments in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings

The pre-tax effect of derivative instruments and related hedged items in a fair value hedging relationship were as follows:

Derivative Instrument	Hedged Item	Location	For the fiscal years ended October 31	Gain/(loss) recognized in earnings on derivative instruments		Gain/(loss) recognized in earnings on hedged item
				In millions
Interest rate contracts	Fixed-rate debt	Interest and other, net	2024	$	36	$	(36)
			2023	$	20	$	(20)
			2022	$	(62)	$	62

The pre-tax effect of derivative instruments in cash flow hedging relationships included in Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) was as follows:

	For the fiscal years ended October 31
	2024		2023		2022
	In millions
Gain/(loss) recognized in Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) on derivatives:
Foreign currency contracts	$	47	$	(427)	$	1,456
Interest rate contracts	$	4	$	—	$	85

The pre-tax effect of derivative instruments in cash flow hedging relationships included in earnings were as follows:

	Gain/ (loss) reclassified from Accumulated other comprehensive loss into earnings
	For the fiscal years ended October 31
	2024		2023		2022
	In millions
Products net revenue	$	408	$	243	$	877
Cost of products net revenue	(142)		(167)		(101)
Operating expenses	(4)		(4)		(1)
Interest and other, net	12		12		4
Total	$	274	$	84	$	779

As of October 31, 2024, HP expects to reclassify an estimated accumulated other comprehensive gain of approximately $21 million, net of taxes, to earnings within the next twelve months associated with cash flow hedges along with the earnings effects of the related forecasted transactions. The amounts ultimately reclassified into earnings could be different from the amounts previously included in Accumulated other comprehensive loss based on the change of market rate, and therefore could have different impact on earnings.

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The pre-tax effect of derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments recognized in Interest and other, net in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings was as follows:

	Gain/(loss) recognized in earnings on derivative instrument
	Location	2024		2023		2022
		In millions
Foreign currency contracts	Interest and other, net	$	44	$	(65)	$	41
Other derivatives	Interest and other, net	—		(3)		(4)
Total		$	44	$	(68)	$	37

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Note 11: Borrowings

 Notes Payable and Short-Term Borrowings

	As of October 31
	2024				2023
	Amount Outstanding		Weighted-Average Interest Rate		Amount Outstanding		Weighted-Average Interest Rate
	In millions
Current portion of long-term debt	$	1,358	5.0	%	$	179	6.0	%
Notes payable to banks, lines of credit and other	48		—	%	51		—	%
Total notes payable and short-term borrowings	$	1,406			$	230

Long-Term Debt

	As of October 31
	2024		2023
	In millions
U.S. Dollar Global Notes(1)
$1,200 issued at discount to par at a price of 99.863% at 6.0%, due September 2041	$	1,199	$	1,199
$1,150 issued at discount to par at a price of 99.769% at 2.2%, due June 2025	1,150		1,149
$1,000 issued at discount to par at a price of 99.718% at 3.00%, due June 2027	999		999
$850 issued at discount to par at a price of 99.790% at 3.4%, due June 2030	503		503
$1,000 issued at discount to par at a price of 99.808% at 1.45%, due June 2026	521		521
$1,000 issued at discount to par at a price of 99.573% at 2.65%, due June 2031(2)	997		997
$1,000 issued at discount to par at a price of 99.767% at 4.00%, due April 2029	999		999
$1,000 issued at discount to par at a price of 99.966% at 4.20%, due April 2032	676		676
$900 issued at discount to par at a price of 99.841% at 4.75%, due January 2028	899		899
$1,100 issued at discount to par at a price of 99.725% at 5.50%, due January 2033	1,098		1,097
$500 issued at par at a price of 100% at 4.75%, due March 2029	3		3
	9,044		9,042
Other borrowings at 1.47%-8.30%, due in fiscal years 2025-2030	645		506
Fair value adjustment related to hedged debt	(21)		(58)
Unamortized debt issuance cost	(47)		(57)
Current portion of long-term debt	(1,358)		(179)
Total long-term debt	$	8,263	$	9,254

(1)HP may redeem some or all of the fixed-rate U.S. Dollar Global Notes at any time in accordance with the terms thereof. The U.S. Dollar Global Notes are senior unsecured debt.

(2)HP allocated an amount equal to the net proceeds to finance or refinance, in whole or in part, environmentally and socially responsible eligible projects in the following eight areas: renewable energy; green buildings; energy efficiency; clean transportation; pollution prevention and control; eco-efficient and/or circular economy products, production technologies and processes; environmentally sustainable management of living natural resources and land use; and socioeconomic advancement and empowerment.

As disclosed in Note 10, “Financial Instruments”, HP uses interest rate swaps to mitigate some of the exposure of its debt portfolio to changes in fair value resulting from changes in benchmark interest rates. Interest rates shown in the table of long-term debt have not been adjusted to reflect the impact of any interest rate swaps.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

As of October 31, 2024, aggregate future maturities of debt at face value (excluding unamortized debt issuance cost of $47 million, discounts on debt issuance of $11 million and fair value adjustment related to hedged debt of $21 million), including other borrowings were as follows: 

Fiscal year	In millions
2025	$	1,419
2026	720
2027	1,133
2028	972
2029	1,023
Thereafter	4,481
Total	$	9,748

Commercial Paper

As of October 31, 2024, HP maintained a U.S. commercial paper program for the issuance of U.S. dollar-denominated commercial paper up to a maximum aggregate principal amount of $6.0 billion. The principal amount outstanding under this program and certain short-term borrowings at any time cannot exceed a $6.0 billion authorization by HP’s Board of Directors.

Credit Facilities

As of October 31, 2024, HP maintained a $5.0 billion 5-year sustainability-linked senior unsecured committed revolving credit facility (the “New Revolving Facility”), which HP entered into on August 1, 2024. Commitments under the New Revolving Facility will be available until August 1, 2029. Commitment fees, interest rates and other terms of borrowing under the New Revolving Facility vary based on HP’s external credit ratings and certain sustainability metrics. Funds borrowed under the New Revolving Facility may be used for general corporate purposes. As of October 31, 2023, HP had maintained a $5.0 billion sustainability-linked senior unsecured committed revolving credit facility for general corporate purposes. In March 2024, the $1.0 billion senior unsecured committed 364-day revolving credit facility matured in accordance with its terms. Additionally, commitments under the previous $5.0 billion sustainability-linked senior unsecured committed revolving credit facility were terminated concurrently with the execution of the New Revolving Facility.

As of October 31, 2024, HP was in compliance with the covenants in the credit agreement governing the revolving credit facility.

Available Borrowing Resources

As of October 31, 2024, HP had available borrowing resources of $0.9 billion from uncommitted lines of credit in addition to funds available under the revolving credit facility.

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Note 12: Stockholders’ Deficit

Share Repurchase Program

HP’s share repurchase program authorizes both open market and private repurchase transactions. In fiscal year 2024, HP executed share repurchases of 62.7 million shares and settled total shares for $2.1 billion. In fiscal year 2023, HP executed share repurchases of 3.6 million shares and settled total shares for $0.1 billion. In fiscal year 2022, HP executed share repurchases of 124.0 million shares and settled total shares for $4.3 billion. Share repurchases executed during fiscal year 2024 included 0.1 million shares settled in November 2024.

The shares repurchased in fiscal years 2024, 2023 and 2022 were all open market repurchase transactions. As of October 31, 2024, HP had approximately $9.3 billion remaining under the share repurchase authorizations approved by HP’s Board of Directors.

Taxes related to Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income

	For the fiscal years ended October 31
	2024		2023		2022
	In millions
Tax effect on change in unrealized components of available-for-sale debt securities:
Tax (provision) benefit on unrealized gains (losses) arising during the period	$	(1)	$	(1)	$	2
Tax effect on change in unrealized components of cash flow hedges:
Tax (provision) benefit on unrealized gains (losses) arising during the period	(13)		75		(328)
Tax provision on (gains) losses reclassified into earnings	53		18		195
	40		93		(133)
Tax effect on change in unrealized components of defined benefit plans:
Tax benefit on unrealized gains (losses) arising during the period	8		26		26
Tax benefit (provision) on amortization of actuarial loss and prior service benefit	—		1		(6)
Tax provision on curtailments, settlements and other	(1)		—		(1)
	7		27		19
Tax effect on change in cumulative translation adjustment	—		—		3
Tax benefit (provision) on other comprehensive income (loss)	$	46	$	119	$	(109)

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Changes and reclassifications related to Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income, net of taxes

	For the years ended October 31
	2024		2023		2022
	In millions
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of taxes:
Change in unrealized components of available-for-sale debt securities:
Unrealized gains (losses) arising during the period	$	7	$	1	$	(9)
Change in unrealized components of cash flow hedges:
Unrealized gains (losses) arising during the period	38		(352)		1,213
Gains reclassified into earnings	(221)		(66)		(584)
	(183)		(418)		629
Change in unrealized components of defined benefit plans:
Unrealized losses arising during the period	(68)		(115)		(28)
Amortization of actuarial loss and prior service benefit(1)	8		1		14
Curtailments, settlements and other	1		—		(1)
	(59)		(114)		(15)
Change in cumulative translation adjustment	24		23		(75)
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of taxes	$	(211)	$	(508)	$	530

(1)These components are included in the computation of net pension and post-retirement benefit (credit) charges in Note 4, “Retirement and Post-Retirement Benefit Plans”.

The components of Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income, net of taxes as of October 31, 2024 and changes during fiscal year 2024 were as follows:

	Net unrealized gains on available-for-sale securities		Net unrealized gains (losses) on cash flow hedges		Unrealized components of defined benefit plans		Change in cumulative translation adjustment		Accumulated other comprehensive loss
	In millions
Balance at beginning of period	$	7	$	230	$	(437)	$	(23)	$	(223)
Other comprehensive gains (losses) before reclassifications	7		38		(68)		24		1
Reclassifications of (losses) gains into earnings	—		(221)		8		—		(213)
Reclassifications of curtailments, settlements and other into earnings	—		—		1		—		1
Balance at end of period	$	14	$	47	$	(496)	$	1	$	(434)

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Note 13: Earnings Per Share

HP calculates basic net EPS using net earnings and the weighted-average number of shares outstanding during the reporting period. Diluted net EPS includes any dilutive effect of restricted stock units, stock options, performance-based awards and shares purchased under the 2021 employee stock purchase plan.

A reconciliation of the number of shares used for basic and diluted net EPS calculations is as follows:

	For the fiscal years ended October 31
	2024		2023		2022
	In millions, except per share amounts
Numerator:
Net earnings	$	2,775	$	3,263	$	3,132
Denominator:
Weighted-average shares used to compute basic net EPS	979		992		1,038
Dilutive effect of employee stock plans	10		8		12
Weighted-average shares used to compute diluted net EPS	989		1,000		1,050
Net earnings per share:
Basic	$	2.83	$	3.29	$	3.02
Diluted	$	2.81	$	3.26	$	2.98
Anti-dilutive weighted-average stock-based compensation awards(1)	1		4		4

    

(1)HP excludes from the calculation of diluted net EPS stock options and restricted stock units where the assumed proceeds exceed the average market price, because their effect would be anti-dilutive. The assumed proceeds of a stock option include the sum of its exercise price, and average unrecognized compensation cost. The assumed proceeds of a restricted stock unit represent unrecognized compensation cost.

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Note 14: Litigation and Contingencies

 HP is involved in lawsuits, claims, investigations and proceedings, including those identified below, consisting of IP, commercial, securities, employment, employee benefits and environmental matters that arise in the ordinary course of business. HP accrues a liability when management believes that it is both probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount of loss can be reasonably estimated. HP believes it has recorded adequate provisions for any such matters and, as of October 31, 2024, it was not reasonably possible that a material loss had been incurred in excess of the amounts recognized in HP’s financial statements. HP reviews these matters at least quarterly and adjusts its accruals to reflect the impact of negotiations, settlements, rulings, advice of legal counsel, and other information and events pertaining to a particular case. Pursuant to the separation and distribution agreement entered into with Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company (“Hewlett Packard Enterprise”), HP shares responsibility with Hewlett Packard Enterprise for certain matters, as indicated below, and Hewlett Packard Enterprise has agreed to indemnify HP in whole or in part with respect to certain matters. Based on its experience, HP believes that any damage amounts claimed in the specific matters discussed below are not a meaningful indicator of HP’s potential liability. Litigation is inherently unpredictable. However, HP believes it has valid defenses with respect to legal matters pending against it. Nevertheless, cash flows or results of operations could be materially affected in any particular period by the resolution of one or more of these contingencies.

Litigation, Proceedings and Investigations

Copyright Levies. Proceedings are ongoing or have been concluded involving HP in certain European countries, challenging the imposition or the modification of levies regimes upon IT equipment (such as PCs or printers) or the restrictions to exonerate the application of private copying levies on devices purchased by business users. The levies are generally based upon the number of products sold and the per-product amounts of the levies, which vary. Some European countries are expected to implement legislation to introduce or extend existing levy schemes to digital devices. HP, other companies and various industry associations have opposed the extension of levies to the digital product and certain requirements for business sales exemptions and have advocated alternative models of compensation to rights holders.

Based on the exemption of levies on business sales and industry opposition to increasing levies to digital products, HP’s assessments of the merits of various proceedings and HP’s estimates of the number of units impacted and the amounts of the levies, HP has accrued amounts that it believes are adequate to address the ongoing disputes.

India Directorate of Revenue Intelligence Proceedings. On April 30 and May 10, 2010, the India Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (the “DRI”) issued show cause notices to Hewlett-Packard India Sales Private Limited (“HP India”), a subsidiary of HP, seven HP India employees and one former HP India employee alleging that HP India underpaid customs duties while importing products and spare parts into India and seeking to recover an aggregate of approximately $370 million, plus penalties and interest. Prior to the issuance of the notices, HP India deposited approximately $16 million with the DRI and agreed to post a provisional bond in exchange for the DRI’s agreement to not seize HP India products and spare parts or interrupt business by HP India.

On April 11, 2012, the Bangalore Commissioner of Customs issued an order on the products-related notice affirming certain duties and penalties against HP India and the named individuals of approximately $386 million, of which HP India had already deposited $9 million. On December 11, 2012, HP India voluntarily deposited an additional $10 million in connection with the products-related notice. The differential duty demand is subject to interest. On April 20, 2012, the Commissioner issued an order on the parts-related notice affirming certain duties and penalties against HP India and certain of the named individuals of approximately $17 million, of which HP India had already deposited $7 million. After the order, HP India deposited an additional $3 million in connection with the parts-related notice so as to avoid certain penalties.

HP India filed appeals of the Commissioner’s orders before the Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (the “Customs Tribunal”) along with applications for waiver of the pre-deposit of remaining demand amounts as a condition for hearing the appeals. The Customs Department has also filed cross-appeals before the Customs Tribunal. On January 24, 2013, the Customs Tribunal ordered HP India to deposit an additional $24 million against the products order, which HP India deposited in March 2013. On February 7, 2014, the Customs Tribunal granted HP India’s application for extension of the stay of deposit until disposal of the appeals. On October 27, 2014, the Customs Tribunal commenced hearings on the cross-appeals of the Commissioner’s orders and rejected HP India’s request to remand the matter to the Commissioner on procedural grounds. The Customs Tribunal cancelled hearings to reconvene in 2015, 2016 and January 2019. On January 20, 2021, the Customs Tribunal held a virtual hearing during which the judge allowed HP’s application for a physical hearing on the merits as soon as practicable, which will be scheduled when physical hearings resume at court. Pursuant to the separation and distribution agreement, Hewlett Packard Enterprise has agreed to indemnify HP in part, based on the extent to which any liability arises from the products and spare parts of Hewlett Packard Enterprise’s businesses.

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Philips Patent Litigation. In September 2020, Koninklijke Philips N.V. and Philips North America LLC (collectively, “Philips”) filed a complaint against HP for patent infringement in federal court for the District of Delaware and filed a companion complaint with the U.S. International Trade Commission (“ITC”) pursuant to Section 337 of the Tariff Act against HP and 8 other sets of respondents. Both complaints allege that certain digital video-capable devices and components thereof infringe four of Philips’ patents. In October 2020, the ITC instituted an investigation, and Philips later withdrew two of the four patents. On March 23, 2022, the ITC rendered a final determination that no violation of Section 337 has occurred. Philips did not appeal and elected to resume litigation with its case in federal court. Philips seeks unspecified damages and an injunction against HP, and the prior stay has been lifted. On August 10, 2023, HP filed a motion for summary judgment of indefiniteness for all asserted claims. On July 1, 2024, the district court denied the motion without prejudice to renew.

York County on behalf of the County of York Retirement Fund v. HP Inc., et al., and related proceedings. On November 5, 2020, York County, on behalf of the County of York Retirement Fund, filed a putative class action complaint against HP, Dion Weisler, and Catherine Lesjak in federal court in the Northern District of California. The court appointed Maryland Electrical Industry Pension Fund as Lead Plaintiff. Lead Plaintiff filed a consolidated complaint, which additionally names as defendants Enrique Lores and Richard Bailey. The complaint alleges, among other things, that from November 5, 2015 to June 21, 2016, HP and the named current and former officers violated Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Exchange Act by concealing material information and making false statements about HP’s printing supplies business (“Securities Class Action”). Plaintiffs seek compensatory damages and other relief. HP and the named officers filed a motion to dismiss the complaint for failure to state a claim upon which relief can be granted. On March 3, 2022, the court granted the motion to dismiss with prejudice. Plaintiffs appealed the decision. On April 11, 2023, the appellate court reversed the district court’s decision and remanded the case to the district court for further proceedings consistent with the appellate opinion, including consideration of HP’s other arguments for dismissal. On July 21, 2023, HP and the named officers filed a renewed motion to dismiss. On March 27, 2024, the district court issued an order granting in part and denying in part the motion to dismiss. On August 8, 2024, the Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit granted HP’s petition for permission to appeal. On October 28, 2024, HP filed its appeal. On May 17, 2021, stockholder Scott Franklin filed a derivative complaint against certain current and former officers and directors in federal court in the District of Delaware. Plaintiff purports to bring the action on behalf of HP, which he has named as a nominal defendant, and he makes substantially the same factual allegations as in the York County securities complaint, bringing claims for breach of fiduciary duty and violations of securities laws. The derivative plaintiff seeks compensatory damages, governance reforms, and other relief. By court order following stipulations by the parties, the case was transferred to the Northern District of California, and the case was stayed pending a ruling on the motion to dismiss in York County and exhaustion of all related appeals. On January 13, 2022, stockholder Gerald Lovoi filed a derivative complaint in federal court in the Northern District of California against the same current and former officers and directors named in the Franklin action. The complaint alleges the same basic claims based on the same alleged conduct as the Franklin action and seeks similar relief. By stipulation of the parties, the Lovoi action was stayed pending a ruling on the motion to dismiss in York County and exhaustion of all related appeals. On May 31, 2024, the court adopted a stipulation in which the derivative plaintiffs and defendants agreed to consolidate the derivative proceedings, close the Lovoi action, and extend the current stay through summary judgment in the Securities Class Action.

Legal Proceedings re Authentication of Supplies. Since 2016, HP has from time to time been named in civil litigation, or been the subject of government investigations, involving supplies authentication protocols used in certain HP printers in multiple geographies, including but not limited to the United States, Italy, Israel, the Netherlands, Australia and New Zealand. The supplies authentication protocols are often referred to as Dynamic Security. The core allegations in these proceedings claim misleading or inadequate consumer notifications and permissions pertaining to the use of Dynamic Security, the installation of firmware updates, or the potential inability of cartridges with clone chips or circuitry to work in HP printers with Dynamic Security. Plaintiffs base or have based their claims on various legal theories, including but not limited to unfair competition, computer trespass, and similar statutory claims. Among other relief, Plaintiffs have sought or seek money damages and in certain cases have or may seek injunctive relief against the use or operation of Dynamic Security or relief requiring interoperability. If HP is not successful in its defense of these cases or investigations, it could be subject to damages, penalties, significant settlement demands, or injunctive relief that may be costly or may disrupt operations. Certain of these proceedings in the United States, Italy, the Netherlands, Israel, Australia and New Zealand have been resolved, have concluded, or have concluded subject only to HP’s pending appeal. Civil litigation filed by Digital Revolution B.V. (trading as 123Inkt) against HP Nederlands B.V., et al. (Netherlands) in March 2020, including its competition claim, remains pending. Both parties appealed, and the court of appeal issued a judgment on November 19, 2024, rejecting competition claims against HP and providing that use of Dynamic Security by HP is not unlawful. In addition, two putative class actions have been filed against HP in federal court in California, in December 2020, April 2022, and one in federal court in Illinois, in January 2024, arising out of the use of Dynamic Security firmware updates in HP Laserjet printers, in HP Inkjet printers, and in both, respectively. Plaintiffs in these cases seek compensatory damages, restitution, injunctive relief against alleged unfair and anticompetitive business practices, and other relief. In the April 2022 case, plaintiffs have filed a stipulation on October 30, 2024 to have the case dismissed with prejudice for their individual claims and without prejudice for the class claims. In the December 2020 case, the parties have finalized a settlement agreement, which plaintiffs submitted to the court on October 31, 2024 along with a motion seeking preliminary approval. The January 2024 case is in its early stages.

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Autonomy-Related Legal Proceedings. In 2015, four former Hewlett Packard Company subsidiaries that became subsidiaries of Hewlett Packard Enterprise at the time of the Separation (Autonomy Corporation Limited, Hewlett Packard Vision BV, Autonomy Systems Limited, and Autonomy, Inc., hereinafter the “Claimants”) initiated civil proceedings in the U.K. High Court of Justice against two members of Autonomy’s former management, Michael Lynch and Sushovan Hussain, for breach of their fiduciary duties in causing Autonomy group companies to engage in improper transactions and accounting practices before and in connection with the 2011 acquisition of Autonomy. Trial concluded in January 2020. In May 2022, the court issued its liability judgment, finding that the Claimants had succeeded on substantially all claims and that Messrs. Lynch and Hussein engaged in fraud, and dismissing a counterclaim filed by Mr. Lynch. The court deferred the issue of damages to further proceedings, but indicated that damages awarded may be substantially less than was claimed. In February 2024, the court held a two-week trial on damages, the Claimants sought recovery for $4 billion in losses, and the court took the issue under advisement. Litigation is unpredictable, and there can be no assurance of a recovery of damages or as to how any award of damages will compare with the amount claimed. The amount ultimately awarded, if any, would be recorded in the period received. No adjustment has been recorded in the financial statements in relation to this potential award. Pursuant to the terms of the separation and distribution agreement, HP and Hewlett Packard Enterprise will share equally in any recovery.

Nokia Patent Litigation. On October 31, 2023, Nokia filed a complaint for patent infringement against HP in federal court for the District of Delaware asserting ten patents and filed two companion complaints with the U.S. International Trade Commission (“ITC”) pursuant to Section 337 of the Tariff Act against HP, asserting seven of the ten patents asserted in the federal court case. The complaints allege that HP products that are compliant with certain video coding technology standards, including Advanced Video Coding (H.264) or High Efficiency Video Coding (H.265) standards, infringe Nokia’s patents. In November 2023, the ITC instituted investigations on Nokia’s complaints. On December 11, 2023, HP filed counterclaims against Nokia in the Delaware action, including claims that Nokia violated its commitments to license standard-essential patents on fair, reasonable, and non-discriminatory (“FRAND”) terms, and seeking a court determination of the proper FRAND rate. Nokia’s patent litigation against HP also includes a lawsuit filed in November 2023 against HP and six of its subsidiaries in the European Unified Patent Court (“UPC”) in Germany, 2 lawsuits filed in November 2023 but served in January 2024 against HP and its German subsidiary in state court in Munich, Germany, and a lawsuit filed on December 1, 2023, against a subsidiary, HP Brasil Indústria e Comércio de Equipamentos Eletrônicos Ltda. (“HP Brazil”), in the state court in Rio de Janeiro in Brazil. In Brazil, Nokia alleged that HP’s products contain “skip mode” technology compatible with H.264 video standards that infringes one of Nokia’s Brazilian patents. On December 4, 2023, before HP had received service of the lawsuit, the court granted Nokia an ex parte preliminary injunction against HP Brazil’s commercialization of such products in Brazil. HP appealed the injunction and asked the appellate court to suspend its enforcement. On August 14, 2024, the Brazilian appellate court denied HP’s interlocutory appeal of the preliminary injunction, leaving it unchanged because HP allegedly faces no immediate harm. On January 31, 2024, HP Brazil filed its defense and separately filed a nullity action to invalidate the patent. From July 24-31, 2024, the ITC held the hearing in the first investigation. In the second ITC investigation, the hearing was held September 9-13, 2024. In October, Nokia and HP reached agreement to resolve all patent litigation between the parties, and all pending proceedings are in the process of being dismissed.

R2 Semiconductor Patent Litigation. In November 2022, R2 Semiconductor, Inc. (“R2”) filed a lawsuit in the Dusseldorf Regional Court in Germany against Intel Deutschland GmbH, HP Deutschland GmbH and certain other Intel customers. R2 asserts one European patent is infringed by HP’s products that contain certain Intel processors. R2 seeks an injunction prohibiting the sale of the alleged infringing products. Intel has agreed to defend and indemnify HP and its affiliates against certain losses incurred by HP in connection with the alleged infringement. The Dusseldorf Regional Court conducted a trial on December 7, 2023 and issued an adverse judgment on February 7, 2024. The Court’s judgment imposes an injunction prohibiting sales of the accused products in Germany, an order to stop all other infringing actions, and an order to issue a communication to commercial customers recalling the relevant products sold since March 5, 2020, which could take effect upon notice of R2’s payment of the required sureties and remain in place unless stayed or overturned on appeal or the parties reach an agreement. On February 8, 2024, HP filed an appeal and request for a stay of the judgment pending appeal. On April 3, 2024, R2 filed a lawsuit in France in the first instance court in Paris (Tribunal judiciare de Paris) against Intel Corporation, Intel Corporation SAS, Intel Deutschland GmbH, HP France SAS and certain other Intel customers. R2 asserts the same European patent is infringed. In August 2024, Intel finalized agreements with R2 and related parties resolving all litigation. All pending litigation against HP has been dismissed.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

Litigation with Access Advance Patent Pool regarding video codecs. Access Advance LLC (“Access Advance”) is an independent licensing administrator formed to license allegedly essential patents for standards-based video codecs, which it licenses through various licensing pools. In late 2023, three members of Access Advance’s HEVC Advance patent pool, Dolby, Mitsubishi Electric (“Mitsubishi”) and Konikijke Philips N.V. (“Philips”), each filed patent infringement lawsuits against HP and various affiliates in Germany and Europe. The complaints alleged that HP products that are compliant with the High Efficiency Video Coding (H.265) standard infringe the pool members' respective patents, sought an injunction, and alleged that HP has failed to act as a willing licensee of HEVC essential patents based on HP's negotiations with Access Advance. In July 2024, HP filed a countersuit against Access Advance, Mitsubishi, Philips, and Dolby in Massachusetts state court alleging that they breached their obligations to license their patents on reasonable and nondiscriminatory terms and asked the court to order the defendants to offer a license to their patents on such terms. In October 2024, Access Advance and HP reached agreement to resolve all pending litigation, which is in the process of being dismissed. An immaterial issue with Access Advance will be decided by a third party.

Environmental

HP is, and may become a party to, proceedings brought by U.S., state, or other governmental entities or private third parties under federal, state, local, or foreign environmental laws, including the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (“CERCLA”), known as “Superfund,” or state laws similar to CERCLA. HP is also conducting environmental investigations or remediation at several current or former operating sites and former disposal sites pursuant to administrative orders or consent agreements with environmental agencies.

Note 15: Guarantees, Indemnifications and Warranties

Guarantees 

In the ordinary course of business, HP may issue performance guarantees to certain of its clients, customers and other parties pursuant to which HP has guaranteed the performance obligations of third parties. Some of those guarantees may be backed by standby letters of credit or surety bonds. In general, HP would be obligated to perform over the term of the guarantee in the event a specified triggering event occurs as defined by the guarantee. HP believes the likelihood of having to perform under a material guarantee is remote.

Cross-Indemnifications with Hewlett Packard Enterprise

On November 1, 2015, Hewlett-Packard Company completed the separation of Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Hewlett-Packard Company’s former enterprise technology infrastructure, software, services and financing businesses. The separation and distribution agreement provides for cross-indemnities between HP and Hewlett Packard Enterprise for liabilities allocated to the respective party pursuant to the terms of such agreement. For information on cross-indemnifications with Hewlett Packard Enterprise for litigation matters, see Note 14, “Litigation and Contingencies”.

Indemnifications 

In the ordinary course of business, HP enters into contractual arrangements under which HP may agree to indemnify a third-party to such arrangement from any losses incurred relating to the services they perform on behalf of HP or for losses arising from certain events as defined within the particular contract, which may include, for example, litigation or claims relating to past performance. HP also provides indemnifications to certain vendors and customers against claims of intellectual property infringement made by third parties arising from the vendors’ and customers’ use of HP’s software products and services and certain other matters. Some indemnifications may not be subject to maximum loss clauses. Historically, payments made related to these indemnifications have been immaterial.

HP records tax indemnification receivables from various third parties for certain tax liabilities that HP is jointly and severally liable for, but for which it is indemnified by those same third parties under existing legal agreements. HP records a tax indemnification payable to various third parties under these agreements when management believes that it is both probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount can be reasonably estimated. The actual amount that the third parties pay or may be obligated to pay HP could vary depending on the outcome of certain unresolved tax matters, which may not be resolved for several years.

Warranties

HP accrues the estimated cost of product warranties at the time it recognizes revenue. HP engages in extensive product quality programs and processes, including actively monitoring and evaluating the quality of its component suppliers; however, contractual warranty terms, repair costs, product call rates, average cost per call, current period product shipments and ongoing product failure rates, as well as specific product class failures outside of HP’s baseline experience, affect the estimated warranty obligation.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

HP’s aggregate product warranty liabilities and changes were as follows:

	For the fiscal years ended October 31
	2024		2023
	In millions
Balance at beginning of year	$	706	$	876
Accruals for warranties issued	721		689
Adjustments related to pre-existing warranties (including changes in estimates)	30		17
Settlements made (in cash or in kind)	(907)		(876)
Balance at end of year	$	550	$	706

Note 16: Commitments

Unconditional Purchase Obligations

As of October 31, 2024, HP had unconditional purchase obligations of $1.4 billion. These unconditional purchase obligations include agreements to purchase goods or services that are enforceable and legally binding on HP and that specify all significant terms, including fixed or minimum quantities to be purchased, fixed, minimum or variable price and volume provisions and the approximate timing of the transaction. These unconditional purchase obligations are primarily related to inventory and service support. Unconditional purchase obligations exclude agreements that are cancellable without penalty. 

As of October 31, 2024, unconditional purchase obligations were as follows:

Fiscal year	In millions
2025	$	896
2026	188
2027	147
2028	95
2029	38
Thereafter	2
Total	$	1,366

Note 17: Leases

As a lessee, HP determines, at lease inception, whether or not an arrangement contains a lease. A significant portion of the operating lease portfolio includes real estate leases. Additionally, HP has identified embedded operating leases within certain outsourced supply chain contracts. Leasing arrangements have a remaining lease term ranging from 2 to approximately 11 years with varying renewal and termination options. Substantially all of HP’s leases are considered operating leases. Finance leases, short-term leases and sub-lease income were not material as of October 31, 2024 and 2023 or for the fiscal years ended October 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

Lease terms include options to extend or terminate the lease when it is reasonably certain that HP will exercise such options. HP generally considers the economic life of the ROU assets to be comparable to the useful life of similar owned assets. HP’s leases generally do not provide a residual guarantee.

Operating leases are included in Other non-current assets, Other current liabilities and Other non-current liabilities. Finance leases are included in Property, plant and equipment, net, Notes payable and short-term borrowings and Long-term debt in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

As most of the leases do not provide an implicit interest rate, HP uses the incremental borrowing rate based on the information available at the commencement date of a lease in determining the present value of lease payments. The incremental borrowing rate is determined based on the rate of interest that HP would have to pay to borrow an amount equal to the lease payments on a collateralized basis over a similar term. HP uses the unsecured borrowing rate and risk-adjusts that rate to approximate a collateralized rate.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

HP has elected the practical expedient to combine lease and non-lease components as a single lease element for its real estate leases and certain outsourced warehousing contracts in calculating the ROU assets and lease liabilities. Where HP chooses not to combine the lease and non-lease components, HP allocates contract consideration to the lease and non-lease components based on relative standalone prices.

HP reviews the impairment of the ROU assets consistent with the approach applied for other long-lived assets.

The components of lease expense are as follows:

	For the fiscal years ended October 31
	2024		2023
	In millions
Operating lease cost	$	230	$	234
Variable cost	106		102
Total lease expense	$	336	$	336

All lease expenses, including variable lease costs, are primarily included in Cost of net revenue and Selling, general and administrative expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings based on the use of the facilities.

Variable lease expense relates primarily to leased real estate utilized for office space and outsourced warehousing. These costs primarily include adjustments for inflation, payments dependent on a rate or index or usage of asset and common area maintenance charges. These costs are not included in the lease liability and are recognized in the period in which they are incurred.

The following table presents supplemental information relating to the cash flows arising from lease transactions. Cash payments made from variable lease costs and short-term leases are not included in the measurement of operating lease liabilities, and, as such, are excluded from the amounts below:

	For the fiscal years ended October 31
	2024		2023
	In millions
Cash paid for amount included in the measurement of lease liabilities	$	233	$	231
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange of lease liabilities(1)	$	411	$	312

(1) Includes the impact of new leases as well as remeasurements and modifications to existing leases.

Weighted-average information associated with the measurement of our remaining operating lease liabilities is as follows:

	As of October 31
	2024		2023
Weighted-average remaining lease term in years	4.1		4.5
Weighted-average discount rate	6.5	%	6.1	%

The following maturity analysis presents expected undiscounted cash outflows for operating leases on an annual basis for the next five years:

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

Fiscal year	In millions
2025	$	513
2026	324
2027	208
2028	110
2029	64
Thereafter	142
Total lease payments	1,361
Less: Imputed interest	131
Total lease liabilities	$	1,230

There were no material operating leases that HP had entered into and that were yet to commence as of October 31, 2024.

As a lessor, HP records revenue under sales-type leases at the commencement of the lease. Revenue recognized from sales-type leases constituted less than one percent of product net revenue for fiscal years 2024, 2023 and 2022 respectively. As of October 31, 2024 and 2023, the net investment in leases balance were $705 million and $527 million, respectively.

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ITEM 9. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure.

None.

ITEM 9A. Controls and Procedures.

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

Under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, we conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures, as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act as of the end of the period covered by this report (the “Evaluation Date”). Based on this evaluation, our principal executive officer and principal financial officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were not effective as of the Evaluation Date due to the unremediated material weakness in our internal control over financial reporting described below.

See Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting and the Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm on our internal control over financial reporting in Item 8, which are incorporated herein by reference.

Material Weakness

As previously reported in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2023, we identified a material weakness in internal control over financial reporting. The material weakness resulted from undue reliance on information generated from certain software solutions affecting net revenue without effectively designed information technology (“IT”) general controls specifically around user access and change management. As of October 31, 2024, the Company has concluded that the previously identified material weakness was not remediated and that IT general control deficiencies exist in the areas of user access, change management and job schedule monitoring IT operations for certain applications affecting various financial statement line items as well as net revenue. As a result of the material weakness, the application controls and IT dependent manual controls that rely upon information from affected IT applications were also deemed ineffective.

This material weakness did not result in any material misstatement of our financial statements. While this material weakness did not result in a material misstatement of our financial statements, there is a reasonable possibility that it could have resulted in a material misstatement in the Company's annual or interim consolidated financial statements that would not be detected. Accordingly, we determined that it constituted a material weakness.

With respect to the material weakness above, management, under the oversight of the Audit Committee, is in the process of designing appropriate IT general controls specific to the impacted software solutions. While we have taken steps to implement our remediation plan, the material weakness will not be considered remediated until the enhanced controls operate for a sufficient period of time and management has concluded, through testing, that the related controls are effective. The Company will monitor the effectiveness of its remediation plan and refine its remediation plan as appropriate.

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

Other than the material weakness described above, there have been no change in our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act) during the most recent fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

ITEM 9B. Other Information.

Our directors and officers (as defined in Exchange Act Rule 16a-1(f)) may from time to time enter into plans or other arrangements for the purchase or sale of our shares that are intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5–1(c) or may represent a non-Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement under the Exchange Act. During the three months ended October 31, 2024, no such plans or other arrangements were adopted or terminated.

ITEM 9C. Disclosure Regarding Foreign Jurisdictions that Prevent Inspections.

Not Applicable.

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PART III

ITEM 10. Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance.

The names of the executive officers of HP and their ages, titles and biographies as of the date hereof are incorporated by reference from Part I, Item 1, above.

The following information is included in HP’s Proxy Statement related to its 2025 Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be filed within 120 days after HP’s fiscal year end of October 31, 2024 (the “Proxy Statement”) and is incorporated herein by reference:

•Information regarding directors of HP who are standing for reelection and any persons nominated to become directors of HP is set forth under “Corporate Governance and Board of Directors—Board Proposal No. 1 Election of Directors.”

•Information regarding HP’s Audit Committee and designated “audit committee financial experts” is set forth under “Corporate Governance and Board of Directors—Board Proposal No. 1 Election of Directors—How We Are Organized—Audit Committee.”

•Information on HP’s code of business conduct and ethics for directors, officers and employees, also known as “Integrity at HP”, is set forth in the section entitled “Code of Conduct” under “Corporate Governance and Board of Directors—Board Proposal No. 1 Election of Directors” and information on HP’s Corporate Governance Guidelines is set forth in the sections entitled “How We Are Selected” and “Director Independence” under “Corporate Governance and Board of Directors—Board Proposal No. 1 Election of Directors.”

Insider Trading Policies and Procedures

The Company has insider trading policies and procedures that govern the purchase, sale and other dispositions of its securities by directors, officers, employees and contractors, as well as by the Company itself. We believe these policies and procedures are reasonably designed to promote compliance with insider trading laws, rules and regulations and applicable listing standards. A copy of our Insider Trading Policy is filed with this Annual Report on Form 10-K as Exhibit 19.

ITEM 11. Executive Compensation.

The following information is included in the Proxy Statement and is incorporated herein by reference:

•Information regarding HP’s compensation of its named executive officers is set forth under “Executive Compensation.”

•Information regarding HP’s compensation of its directors is set forth under “Corporate Governance and Board of Directors—Board Proposal No. 1 Election of Directors—How We Are Compensated.”

•The report of HP’s HR and Compensation Committee is set forth under “Executive Compensation—Board Proposal No. 3 Advisory Vote to Approve Executive Compensation—HR and Compensation Committee Report on Executive Compensation.”

ITEM 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters.

The following information is included in the Proxy Statement and is incorporated herein by reference:

•Information regarding security ownership of certain beneficial owners, directors and executive officers is set forth under “Ownership of Our Stock—Common Stock Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management.”

•Information regarding HP’s equity compensation plans, including both stockholder approved plans and non-stockholder approved plans, is set forth in the section entitled “Equity Compensation Plan Information.”

ITEM 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence.

The following information is included in the Proxy Statement and is incorporated herein by reference:

•Information regarding transactions with related persons is set forth under “Corporate Governance and Board of Directors—Board Proposal No. 1 Election of Directors—Related-Person Transactions Policies and Procedures.”

•Information regarding director independence is set forth in the section entitled “Director Independence” under “Corporate Governance and Board of Directors—Board Proposal No. 1 Election of Directors.”

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ITEM 14. Principal Accountant Fees and Services.

Information regarding principal accounting fees and services is set forth under “Audit Matters—Board Proposal No. 2 Ratification of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm—Principal Accountant Fees and Services” in the Proxy Statement, which information is incorporated herein by reference.

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PART IV

ITEM 15. Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules.

(a)The following documents are filed as part of this report:

1.All Financial Statements:

The following financial statements are filed as part of this report under Item 8—“Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.”

Reports of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm	50
Management's Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting	52
Consolidated Statements of Earnings	53
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income	54
Consolidated Balance Sheets	55
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows	56
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Deficit	57
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements	58

2.Financial Statement Schedules:

All schedules are omitted as the required information is not applicable or the information is presented in the Consolidated Financial Statements and notes thereto in Item 8 above.

3.Exhibits:

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EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit Number		Incorporated by Reference
	Exhibit Description	Form	File No.	Exhibit(s)	Filing Date
2(a)	Separation and Distribution Agreement, dated as of October 31, 2015, by and among Hewlett-Packard Company, Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company and the Other Parties Thereto.**	8-K	001-04423	2.1	November 5, 2015
3(a)	Registrant’s Restated Certificate of Incorporation.	8-K	001-04423	3.2	April 25, 2024
3(b)	Registrant’s Amended and Restated Bylaws.	8-K	001-04423	3.1	June 17, 2024
3(c)	Certificate of Designations of Series A Junior Participating Redeemable Preferred Stock of HP Inc. (included in Exhibit 3(a)).
3(d)	Certificate of Designations of Series A Junior Participating Preferred Stock of HP Inc. (included in Exhibit 3(a)).
4(a)	Indenture, dated June 1, 2000, between the Registrant and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, National Association, as successor in interest to J.P. Morgan Trust Company, National Association (formerly known as Chase Manhattan Bank and Trust Company, National Association), as Trustee.	S-3	333-134327	4.9	June 7, 2006
4(b)	Form of Registrant’s 6.000% Global Note due September 15, 2041 and form of related Officers’ Certificate.	8-K	001-04423	4.5 and 4.6	September 19, 2011
4(c)	Specimen certificate for the Registrant’s common stock.	8-A/A	001-04423	4.1	June 23, 2006
4(d)	Description of HP Inc.’s securities.	10-K	001-04423	4(h)	December 18, 2023
4(e)	Indenture, dated June 17, 2020, between HP Inc. and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as trustee.	8-K	001-04423	4.1	June 17, 2020
4(f)	Form of 2.200% notes due 2025 and related Officers’ Certificate.	8-K	001-04423	4.2 and 4.5	June 17, 2020
4(g)	Form of 3.000% notes due 2027 and related Officers’ Certificate.	8-K	001-04423	4.3 and 4.5	June 17, 2020
4(h)	Form of 3.400% notes due 2030 and related Officers’ Certificate.	8-K	001-04423	4.4 and 4.5	June 17, 2020
4(i)	First Supplemental Indenture, dated as of June 16, 2021, between the Registrant and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as Trustee.	8-K	001-04423	4.2	June 21, 2021
4(j)	Form of 1.450% notes due 2026 and 2.650% notes due 2031 (included in Exhibit 4(j)).
4(k)	Form of 4.000% notes due 2029 and related Officers’ Certificate.	8-K	001-04423	4.2 and 4.4	March 31, 2022
4(l)	Form of 4.200% notes due 2032 and related Officers’ Certificate.	8-K	001-04423	4.3 and 4.4	March 31, 2022
4(m)	Form of 4.750% notes due 2028 and related Officers’ Certificate.	8-K	001-04423	4.2 and 4.4	June 21, 2022
4(n)	Form of 5.500% notes due 2033 and related Officers’ Certificate.	8-K	001-04423	4.3 and 4.4	June 21, 2022
4(o)	Second Supplemental Indenture, dated as of September 1, 2022, between HP Inc. and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as Trustee.	8-K	001-04423	4.2	September 7, 2022
4(p)	Form of 4.750% notes due 2029 (included in Exhibit 4(o)).
10(a)	Registrant’s Excess Benefit Retirement Plan, amended and restated as of January 1, 2006.*	8-K	001-04423	10.2	September 21, 2006

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Exhibit Number		Incorporated by Reference
	Exhibit Description	Form	File No.	Exhibit(s)	Filing Date
10(b)	Hewlett-Packard Company Cash Account Restoration Plan, amended and restated as of January 1, 2005.*	8-K	001-04423	99.3	November 23, 2005
10(c)	First Amendment to the Hewlett-Packard Company Excess Benefit Retirement Plan.*	10-Q	001-04423	10(b)(b)(b)	March 10, 2009
10(d)	Second Amended and Restated Hewlett-Packard Company 2004 Stock Incentive Plan, as amended effective February 28, 2013.*	8-K	001-04423	10.2	March 21, 2013
10(e)	Form of Grant Agreement for grants of non-qualified stock options.*	10-K	001-04423	10(g)(g)(g)	December 16, 2015
10(f)	Form of Stock Notification and Award Agreement for awards of restricted stock units.*	10-Q	001-04423	10(r)(r)	March 3, 2016
10(g)	Registrant’s 2005 Executive Deferred Compensation Plan, amended and restated effective November 1, 2017.*	10-K/A	001-04423	10(n)(n)	December 15, 2017
10(h)	Registrant’s Severance and Long-Term Incentive Change in Control Plan for Executive Officers, amended and restated effective February 28, 2020.*	10-Q	001-04423	10(p)(p)	March 5, 2020
10(i)	2017 Amendment to the Hewlett-Packard Company Cash Account Restoration Plan.*	10-Q	001-04423	10(w)(w)	March 2, 2017
10(j)	Second Amendment to the Hewlett-Packard Company Excess Benefit Retirement Plan.*	10-Q	001-04423	10(x)(x)	March 2, 2017
10(k)	Second Amended and Restated HP Inc. 2004 Stock Incentive Plan, as amended and restated effective January 23, 2017.*	10-Q	001-04423	10(y)(y)	March 2, 2017
10(l)	Form of Grant Agreement for grants of restricted stock units (for use from November 1, 2016).*	10-Q	001-04423	10(a)(a)(a)	March 2, 2017
10(m)	Second Amended and Restated HP Inc. 2004 Stock Incentive Plan (as amended effective January 29, 2018).*	10-Q	001-04423	10(b)(b)(b)	March 1, 2018
10(n)	Form of Grant Agreement for grants of restricted stock units (for use from November 1, 2017).*	10-Q	001-04423	10(c)(c)(c)	March 1, 2018
10(o)	Form of Grant Agreement for grants of restricted stock units for directors (for use from November 1, 2017).*	10-Q	001-04423	10(e)(e)(e)	March 1, 2018
10(p)	Form of Grant Agreement for grants of stock options for directors (for use from November 1, 2017).*	10-Q	001-04423	10(f)(f)(f)	March 1, 2018
10(q)	Form of Grant Agreement for grants of restricted stock units (for use from November 1, 2018).*	10-K	001-04423	10(g)(g)(g)	December 13, 2018
10(r)	Form of Grant Agreement for grants of restricted stock units for directors (for use from November 1, 2018).*	10-Q	001-04423	10(k)(k)(k)	March 5, 2019
10(s)	Form of Grant Agreement for grants of non-qualified stock options.*	10-K	001-04423	10(m)(m)(m)	December 12, 2019
10(t)	Form of Retention Grant Agreement for grants of non-qualified stock options.*	10-K	001-04423	10(n)(n)(n)	December 12, 2019
10(u)	Form of Grant Agreement for grants of restricted stock units for directors (for use from January 15, 2020).*	10-Q	001-04423	10(n)(n)(n)	March 5, 2020
10(v)	Amendment Number One to Second Amended and Restated HP Inc. 2004 Stock Incentive Plan (as amended effective February 28, 2020).*	10-Q	001-04423	10(r)(r)(r)	June 5, 2020
10(w)	Amendment Number One to Registrant’s 2005 Executive Deferred Compensation Plan (as amended effective February 28, 2020).*	10-Q	001-04423	10(s)(s)(s)	June 5, 2020

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Exhibit Number		Incorporated by Reference
	Exhibit Description	Form	File No.	Exhibit(s)	Filing Date
10(x)	HP Inc. 2021 Employee Stock Purchase Plan.*	10-Q	001-04423	10(t)(t)(t)	June 5, 2020
10(y)	Amendment Number Two to Second Amended and Restated HP Inc. 2004 Stock Incentive Plan (as amended effective September 21, 2020.*	10-K	001-04423	10(x)(x)(x)	December 10, 2020
10(z)	Amendment Number Two to Registrant's 2005 Executive Deferred Compensation Plan (as amended effective September 21, 2020).*	10-K	001-04423	10(y)(y)(y)	December 10, 2020
10(a)(a)	Form of Grant Agreement for grants of restricted stock units (for use from November 17, 2020).*	10-Q	001-04423	10(x)(x)(x)	March 5, 2021
10(b)(b)	Form of Retention Grant Agreement for grants of restricted stock units (for use from November 17, 2020).*	10-Q	001-04423	10(y)(y)(y)	March 5, 2021
10(c)(c)	Form of Grant Agreement for grants of performance-contingent non-qualified stock options.*	10-Q	001-04423	10(c)(c)(c)(c)	March 5, 2021
10(d)(d)	Form of Grant Agreement for grants of restricted stock units for directors.*	10-Q	001-04423	10(d)(d)(d)(d)	March 5, 2021
10(e)(e)	First Amendment to the Registrant’s Severance and Long-Term Incentive Change in Control Plan for Executive Officers, as amended and restated effective February 28, 2020 (as amended effective December 7, 2020)*	10-Q	001-04423	10(e)(e)(e)(e)	March 5, 2021
10(f)(f)	Amendment Number Three to Registrant’s 2005 Executive Deferred Compensation Plan (as amended effective November 17, 2020).*	10-Q	001-04423	10(f)(f)(f)(f)	March 5, 2021
10(g)(g)	Amendment Number Four to Registrant’s 2005 Executive Deferred Compensation Plan (as amended effective as of April 1, 2021 and December 31, 2021).*	10-Q	001-04423	10(j)(j)(j)	September 3, 2021
10(h)(h)	Form of Grant Agreement for grants of restricted stock units (for use from November 16, 2021).*	10-Q	001-04423	10(j)(j)(j)	March 7, 2022
10(i)(i)	Form of Retention Grant Agreement for grants of restricted stock units (for use from November 16, 2021).*	10-Q	001-04423	10(k)(k)(k)	March 7, 2022
10(j)(j)	Form of Grant Agreement for grants of non-qualified stock options.*	10-Q	001-04423	10(l)(l)(l)	March 7, 2022
10(k)(k)	Form of Grant Agreement for grants of performance-contingent non-qualified stock options.*	10-Q	001-04423	10(o)(o)(o)	March 7, 2022
10(l)(l)	Third Amended and Restated HP Inc. 2004 Stock Incentive Plan.*	8-K	001-04423	10.1	April 22, 2022
10(m)(m)	Plantronics, Inc. 2003 Stock Plan, as amended and restated.*	S-8	333-267151	4.4	August 29, 2022
10(n)(n)	Amendment Number One to the Plantronics, Inc. 2003 Stock Plan, as amended and restated.*	S-8	333-267151	4.5	August 29, 2022
10(o)(o)	Amendment Number Five to Registrant’s 2005 Executive Deferred Compensation Plan.*	10-K	001-04423	10(t)(t)(t)	December 6, 2022
10(p)(p)	Form of Grant Agreement for grants of restricted stock units (for use from November 1, 2022).*	10-Q	001-04423	10(u)(u)(u)	March 1, 2023
10(q)(q)	Form of Retention Grant Agreement for grants of restricted stock units (for use from November 1, 2022).*	10-Q	001-04423	10(v)(v)(v)	March 1, 2023
10(r)(r)	Form of Grant Agreement for grants of non-qualified stock options (for use from November 1, 2022).*	10-Q	001-04423	10(w)(w)(w)	March 1, 2023
10(s)(s)	Form of Grant Agreement for grants of performance-contingent non-qualified stock options (for use from November 1, 2022).*	10-Q	001-04423	10(z)(z)(z)	March 1, 2023

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Exhibit Number		Incorporated by Reference
	Exhibit Description	Form	File No.	Exhibit(s)	Filing Date
10(t)(t)	Second Amendment to Registrant’s Severance and Long-Term Incentive Change in Control Plan for Executive Officers, as amended and restated effective February 28, 2020, for Performance-Contingent Stock Options generally granted on or after December 7, 2022.*	10-Q	001-04423	10(a)(a)(a)(a)	March 1, 2023
10(u)(u)	Form of Grant Agreement for grants of restricted stock units (for Plantronics, Inc. plan).*	10-Q	001-04423	10(b)(b)(b)(b)	March 1, 2023
10(v)(v)	Form of Retention Grant Agreement for grants of restricted stock units (for Plantronics, Inc. plan).*	10-Q	001-04423	10(c)(c)(c)(c)	March 1, 2023
10(w)(w)	2023 Amendment to the HP Inc. Cash Account Restoration Plan.*	10-Q	001-04423	10(d)(d)(d)(d)	May 31, 2023
10(x)(x)	Third Amendment to the HP Inc. Excess Benefit Plan.*	10-Q	001-04423	10(e)(e)(e)(e)	May 31, 2023
10(y)(y)	Form of Grant Agreement for grants of restricted stock units (for use from November 1, 2023).*	10-Q	001-04423	10(f)(f)(f)(f)	February 28, 2024
10(z)(z)	Form of Retention Grant Agreement for grants of restricted stock units (for use from November 1, 2023).*	10-Q	001-04423	10(g)(g)(g)(g)	February 28, 2024
10(a)(a)(a)	Form of Grant Agreement for grants of performance-adjusted restricted stock units (for use from November 1, 2023).*	10-Q	001-04423	10(j)(j)(j)(j)	February 28, 2024
10(b)(b)(b)	Form of Grant Agreement for grants of restricted stock units (for Plantronics, Inc. plan for use from December 1, 2023).*	10-Q	001-04423	10(k)(k)(k)(k)	February 28, 2024
10(c)(c)(c)	Form of Retention Grant Agreement for grants of restricted stock units (for Plantronics, Inc. plan for use from December 1, 2023).*	10-Q	001-04423	10(l)(l)(l)(l)	February 28, 2024
10(d)(d)(d)	Registrant’s Fourth Amended and Restated 2004 Stock Incentive Plan.*	8-K	001-04423	10.1	April 25, 2024
10(e)(e)(e)	Five-Year Credit Agreement dated August 1, 2024, by and among the Registrant, the lenders party thereto and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as Administrative Agent.	8-K	001-04423	10.1	August 6, 2024
10(f)(f)(f)	Amended Form of Grant Agreement for grants of performance-adjusted restricted stock units (for use from November 16, 2021).*	10-Q	001-04423	10(a)	August 29, 2024
10(g)(g)(g)	Amended Form of Grant Agreement for grants of performance-adjusted restricted stock units (for use from November 1, 2022).*	10-Q	001-4423	10(b)	August 29, 2024
10(h)(h)(h)	Form of HP Agreement Regarding Confidential Information and Proprietary Developments*†
19	Insider Trading Policy.†
21	Subsidiaries of the Registrant as of October 31, 2024.†
23	Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm.†
24	Power of Attorney (included on the signature page)
31.1	Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) and Rule 15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.†
31.2	Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) and Rule 15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.†
32	Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.††

113

Exhibit Number		Incorporated by Reference
	Exhibit Description	Form	File No.	Exhibit(s)	Filing Date
97	HP Inc. Mandatory Covered Compensation Recovery Policy.	10-K	001-04423	97	December 18, 2023
101.INS	XBRL Instance Document - the instance document does not appear in the Interactive Data File because its XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document.†
101.SCH	Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document.†
101.CAL	Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document.†
101.DEF	Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document.†
101.LAB	Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document.†
101.PRE	Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document.†
104	The cover page from the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2024, formatted in Inline XBRL (included within the Exhibit 101 attachments).†

*    Indicates management contract or compensatory plan, contract or arrangement.

**    Certain schedules and exhibits to this agreement have been omitted pursuant to Item 601(a)(5) of Registration S-K. A copy of any omitted schedule and/or exhibit will be furnished supplementally to the SEC upon request.

†    Filed herewith.

††    Furnished herewith.

The registrant agrees to furnish to the Commission supplementally upon request a copy of (1) any instrument with respect to long-term debt not filed herewith as to which the total amount of securities authorized thereunder does not exceed 10% of the total assets of the registrant and its subsidiaries on a consolidated basis and (2) any omitted schedules to any material agreements set forth above.

114

ITEM 16. Form 10-K Summary

None.

115

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

Date: December 12, 2024	HP INC.
	By:	/s/ KAREN L. PARKHILL
		Karen L. Parkhill Chief Financial Officer

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POWER OF ATTORNEY

KNOW ALL PERSONS BY THESE PRESENTS, that each person whose signature appears below constitutes and appoints Karen L. Parkhill, Julie Jacobs and Rick Hansen, or any of them, his or her attorneys-in-fact, for such person in any and all capacities, to sign any amendments to this report and to file the same, with exhibits thereto, and other documents in connection therewith, with the Securities and Exchange Commission, hereby ratifying and confirming all that either of said attorneys-in-fact, or substitute or substitutes, may do or cause to be done by virtue hereof.

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

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Signature	Title(s)	Date
/s/ ENRIQUE LORES	President and Chief Executive Officer and Director (Principal Executive Officer)	December 12, 2024
Enrique Lores
/s/ KAREN L. PARKHILL	Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer)	December 12, 2024
Karen L. Parkhill
/s/ STEPHANIE LIEBMAN	Global Controller (Principal Accounting Officer)	December 12, 2024
Stephanie Liebman
/s/ AIDA ALVAREZ	Director	December 12, 2024
Aida Alvarez
/s/ ROBERT R. BENNETT	Director	December 12, 2024
Robert R. Bennett
/s/ CHARLES V. BERGH	Director	December 12, 2024
Charles V. Bergh
/s/ BRUCE BROUSSARD	Director	December 12, 2024
Bruce Broussard
/s/ STACY BROWN-PHILPOT	Director	December 12, 2024
Stacy Brown-Philpot
/s/ STEPHANIE BURNS	Director	December 12, 2024
Stephanie Burns
/s/ MARY ANNE CITRINO	Director	December 12, 2024
Mary Anne Citrino
/s/ RICHARD L. CLEMMER	Director	December 12, 2024
Richard L. Clemmer
/s/ MA. FATIMA DE VERA FRANCISCO	Director	December 12, 2024
Ma. Fatima de Vera Francisco
/s/ DAVID MELINE	Director	December 12, 2024
David Meline
/s/ JUDITH MISCIK	Director	December 12, 2024
Judith Miscik
/s/ KIM K.W. RUCKER	Director	December 12, 2024
Kim K.W. Rucker

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EX-10.(H)(H)(H)

Exhibit 10(h)(h)(h)

HP Agreement Regarding Confidential Information and Proprietary Developments1

1. Consideration and Relationship to Employment.  In return for the agreement by HP Inc. or one of its subsidiaries, successors, assigns, or affiliates (including each of their successors and assigns) (referred to collectively as, "HP" or the “Company”)  that I will be provided certain confidential and proprietary information, training, and/or customer contacts to assist me in my employment duties, and in consideration for my eligibility for a grant of performance-based equity, stock options, restricted stock units and/or other equity (“Awards”) under the Second Amended and Restated HP Inc. 2004 Stock Incentive Plan (the “Plan”), I knowingly agree to restrictions provided for below that will apply during and after my employment by HP.  I understand, however, that nothing relating to this Agreement will be interpreted as a contract or commitment whereby HP is deemed to promise continuing employment for a specified duration.  My acceptance of this Agreement may be indicated either by a manual signature or by my completion of a computer-based process that duly confirms my agreement to such terms.

2. Confidential Information.  This Agreement concerns confidential business and technical information, and know-how not generally known to the public which is acquired or produced by me in connection with my employment by HP (hereinafter "Confidential Information") as well as trade secrets acquired or produced by me in connection with my employment by HP.  Confidential Information may include, without limitation, information on HP organizations, staffing, finance, structure, information of employee performance, compensation of others that is entrusted to me in confidence in the course and scope of my employment duties, research and development, manufacturing and marketing, files, keys, certificates, passwords and other computer information, as well as information that HP receives from others under an obligation of confidentiality.  I agree to abide by the HP Confidential Information Policy and specifically agree that with regard to HP Confidential Information and trade secrets:

(a) to use such information only in the performance of HP duties;

(b) to hold such information in confidence and trust; and

(c) to use all reasonable precautions to assure that such information is not disclosed to unauthorized persons or used in an unauthorized manner, both during and after my employment with HP.

I further agree that any organizational information or staffing information learned by me in connection with my employment by HP is the Confidential Information of HP, and I

1 This Form of HP Agreement Regarding Confidential Information and Proprietary Developments is revised to comply with local law, as applicable.

agree that I will not share such information with any recruiters or any other employers, either during or subsequent to my employment with HP; further, I agree that I will not use or permit use of such as a means to recruit or solicit other HP employees away from HP (either for myself or for others).

The nondisclosure provisions of this Agreement are intended to maintain the confidentiality of the Company’s trade secrets and to prevent the use of Company Confidential Information and property to assist a competitor.  Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to prohibit any use or disclosure of information that is protected by law, to prohibit a disclosure compelled by law, to prohibit lawful testimony, to interfere with law enforcement by a duly authorized law enforcement agency, or to prohibit the reporting of an illegal act to any duly authorized law enforcement agency or to require the prior approval of HP before making such a report.   I acknowledge notice that under the 2016 Defend Trade Secrets Act (DTSA) no individual will be held criminally or civilly liable under Federal or State trade secret law for the disclosure of a trade secret that is (i) made in confidence to a Federal, State, or local government official, either directly or indirectly, or to an attorney; and made solely for the purpose of reporting or investigating a suspected violation of law, or (ii) made in a complaint or other document filed in a lawsuit or other proceeding, if such filing is made under seal so that it is not made public. And, an individual who pursues a lawsuit for retaliation by an employer for reporting a suspected violation of the law may disclose the trade secret to the attorney of the individual and use the trade secret information in the court proceeding, if the individual files any document containing the trade secret under seal, and does not disclose the trade secret, except as permitted by court order.     

3. Proprietary Developments.  This Agreement also concerns inventions and discoveries (whether or not patentable), designs, works of authorship, mask works, improvements, data, processes, computer programs and software that are conceived or made by me alone or with others while I am employed by HP and that relate to the research and development or the business of HP, or that result from work performed by me for HP, or that are developed, in whole or in part, using HP's equipment, supplies, facilities or trade secrets information (hereinafter called "Proprietary Developments").  Such Proprietary Developments are the sole property of HP, and I hereby assign and transfer all rights in such Proprietary Developments to HP.  I also agree that any works of authorship that are Proprietary Developments created by me shall be deemed to be "works made for hire."  I further agree for all such Proprietary Developments:

(a) to disclose them promptly to HP; 

(b) to sign any assignment document to formally perfect and confirm my assignment of title to HP;

(c) to assign any right of recovery for past damages to HP; and

(d) to execute any other documents deemed necessary by HP to obtain, record and perfect patent, copyright, mask works and/or trade secret protection in all countries, in HP's name and at HP's expense.

I understand that HP may assign and/or delegate these rights.  I agree that, if requested, my disclosure, assignment, execution and cooperation duties will be provided to the entity designated by HP.

In compliance with prevailing provisions of relevant state statutes,* this Agreement does not apply to an invention for which no equipment, supplies, facility or trade secret information of the employer was used and which was developed entirely on the employee's own time, unless (a) the invention relates (i) to the business of the employer  or (ii) to the employer's actual or demonstrably anticipated research or development, or (b) the invention results from any work performed by the employee for the employer.

4. Respect for Rights of Former Employers.  I agree to honor any valid disclosure or use restrictions on information or intellectual property known to me and received from any former employers or any other parties prior to my employment by HP.  I agree that without prior written consent of such former employers or other parties, I will not knowingly use any such information in connection with my HP work or work product, and I will not bring onto the premises of HP any such information in whatever tangible or readable form.

5. Work Product. The product of all work performed by me during and within the scope of my HP employment including, without limitation, any files, presentations, reports, documents, drawings, computer programs, devices and models, will be the sole property of HP.  I understand that HP has the sole right to use, sell, license, publish or otherwise disseminate or transfer rights in such work product.

6. HP Property. I will not remove any HP property from HP premises without HP's permission.  Upon the end of my employment with HP, I will return all HP property to HP unless HP’s written permission to keep it is obtained.  I understand that accessing HP computer systems to compete or prepare to compete with HP is unauthorized access and may expose me to civil or criminal penalties.

7. Protective Covenants.  I acknowledge that a simple agreement not to disclose or use HP’s Confidential Information, trade secrets, or Proprietary Developments after my employment by HP ends would be inadequate, standing alone, to protect HP’s legitimate business interests because the kind of activities I have agreed to avoid below would, by their nature, compromise such Confidential Information, trade secrets, and Proprietary Developments as well as the goodwill and customer relationships that HP will pay me to develop for the company during my employment by HP.  I recognize that

activities that violate HP’s rights in this regard, whether or not intentional, are often undetectable by HP until it is too late to obtain any effective remedy, and that such activities will cause irreparable injury to HP.  To prevent this kind of irreparable harm and to protect HP’s trade secrets, I agree that for a period of twelve months following the end of my employment with HP, I will abide by the following Protective Covenants:

(a) No Conflicting Business Activities.  I will not provide services to a Competitor in any role or position (as an employee, consultant, or otherwise) that would involve Conflicting Business Activities; however, in the event my employment with HP is involuntary terminated by HP as a direct result of a workforce restructuring program or similar reduction in force, the restriction in this clause (paragraph 7, subpart (a)) will not apply;

(b) No Solicitation of Customers.  I will not (in person or through assistance to others) knowingly participate in soliciting or communicating with any customer of HP in pursuit of a Competing Line of Business if I either had business-related contact with that customer or received Confidential Information about that customer in the last two years of my employment at HP; 

(c) No Solicitation of HP Employees.  I will not (in person or through assistance to others) knowingly participate in soliciting or communicating with an HP Employee for the purpose of persuading or helping the HP Employee to end or reduce his or her employment relationship with HP if I either worked with that HP Employee or received Confidential Information about that HP Employee in the last two years of my employment with HP; and

(d) No Solicitation of HP Suppliers.  I will not (in person or through assistance to others) knowingly participate in soliciting or communicating with an HP Supplier for the purpose of persuading or helping the HP Supplier to end or modify to HP’s detriment an existing business relationship with HP if I either worked with that HP Supplier or received Confidential Information about that HP Supplier in the last two years of my employment with HP. 

As used here, “Competitor” means an individual, corporation, other business entity or separately operated business unit of an entity that engages in a Competing Line of Business. “Competing Line of Business” means a business that involves a product or service offered by anyone other than HP that would replace or compete with any product or service offered or to be offered by HP with which I had material involvement while employed by HP (unless HP and its subsidiaries are no longer engaged in or planning to engage in that line of business). “Conflicting Business Activities” means job duties or other business-related activities in the United States or in any other country where the HP business units in which I work do business, or management or supervision of such job duties or business-related activities,  if such job duties or

business-related activities are the same as or similar to the job duties or business-related activities in which I participate or as to which I receive Confidential Information or  trade secrets in the last two years of my employment with HP.  I acknowledge that given the nature of my role as an executive level employee, my duties involve my having access to Confidential Information relevant to a national or larger geographic area such that Conflicting Business Activities is appropriately a nationwide or larger restriction.  “HP Employee” means an individual employed by or retained as a consultant to HP or its subsidiaries. “HP Supplier” means an individual, corporation, other business entity or separately operated business unit of an entity that regularly provides goods or services to HP or its subsidiaries, including without limitation any OEM, ODM or subcontractor.    

8. Enforcement.  I make these agreements to avoid any future dispute between myself and HP regarding specific restrictions on my post-employment conduct that will be reasonable, necessary and enforceable to protect HP’s Confidential Information, trade secrets, and Proprietary Developments and other legitimate business interests.  The Protective Covenants and my entitlement to retain the benefits of any Plan Awards received or vested after execution of this Agreement shall be construed as non-severable and mutually dependent terms and as a result HP may recover such Award benefits (or their current value) from me if the Protective Covenants are found to be legally void or unenforceable in any material part.  This Agreement benefits both me and HP because, among other things, it provides finality and predictability for both me and the Company regarding enforceable boundaries on my future conduct.  For these reasons, I agree that I will not pursue any legal action to set aside or avoid application of the Protective Covenants.  This Agreement will survive the end of my employment with HP and shall, likewise, continue to apply and be valid notwithstanding any change in my duties, responsibilities, position, or title.

9. Notice of Post-Employment Activities.  If I accept a position with a Competitor at any time within twelve months following  the end of my employment with HP, I will promptly give written notice to the senior Human Resources manager for the HP business sector in which I worked, with a copy to HP’s General Counsel, and will provide HP with the information it needs about my new position to determine whether such position would likely lead to a violation of this Agreement (except that I need not provide any information that would include the Competitor’s trade secrets).  I consent to HP notifying my new employer of my rights and obligations under this Agreement.

10. Relief; Extension. I understand that if I violate this Agreement (particularly the Protective Covenants), HP will suffer irreparable harm and will be entitled to (i) injunctive relief by temporary restraining order, temporary injunction, and/or permanent injunction, (ii) where permitted by law, recovery of attorneys' fees and costs incurred by HP in obtaining such relief and (iii) any other legal and equitable relief to which HP may

be entitled. Injunctive relief will not exclude other remedies that might apply. For purposes of any award of fees or costs, HP shall be considered the prevailing party if it is awarded any part of the relief requested by it, either through partial enforcement, reformation of this Agreement, or otherwise.  If I am found to have violated any restrictions in the Protective Covenants, then the time period for such restrictions will be extended by one day for each day that I am found to have violated them, up to a maximum extension equal to the time period originally prescribed for the restrictions.  I acknowledge that if the Company determines that (i) I have engaged in misconduct prohibited by applicable law or any applicable policy of the Company, as in effect from time to time, or (ii) the Company is required to make recovery from me under applicable law or a Company policy adopted to comply with applicable legal requirements, then the Company may, in its sole discretion, to the extent it determines appropriate and to the extent permitted under applicable law, (a) recover from me any incentive payments (whether cash or equity) paid to me up to three years prior to the end of my employment or any time thereafter; (b) cancel my outstanding incentive awards (cash and equity) whether or not vested, and cancel any otherwise applicable future payments to me, and (c) take any other action required or permitted by applicable law; provided, however, that the Company will not, unless required or permitted by applicable law, recover amounts from a plan of non-qualified deferred compensation to the extent the recovery would result in tax penalties to Executive under Internal Revenue Code Section 409A.

11. Severability; Authority for Revision; Assignment. Except where otherwise expressly provided, the provisions of this Agreement are severable and will be separately construed. If any provision contained in this Agreement is determined to be void, illegal or unenforceable, in whole or in part, then the other provisions contained herein will remain in full force and effect as if the provision so determined had not been contained herein. If the restrictions provided in this Agreement are deemed unenforceable as written, the parties expressly authorize the court to revise, delete, or add to such restrictions to the extent necessary to enforce the intent of the parties and to provide HP’s goodwill, Confidential Information, trade secrets, Proprietary Developments and other business interests with effective protection. If this Agreement or material restrictions provided for in this Agreement are deemed unenforceable and cannot be reformed to be enforced, then any previously existing Agreement Regarding Confidential Information and Proprietary Developments (ARCIPD) or comparable agreement containing the same or substantially similar restrictions applicable to me shall apply and shall not be deemed to have been superseded or replaced by this Agreement notwithstanding any provisions in this Agreement to the contrary. The title and paragraph headings in this Agreement are provided for convenience of reference only, and shall not be considered in determining its meaning, intent or applicability. This Agreement will automatically inure to the benefit of, and will be enforceable by, any parent, subsidiary, affiliate, successor or assign of HP that I become employed with or

have material involvement with, to protect such entity’s legitimate business interests. I agree that this Agreement, including but not limited to the Protective Covenants contained in Paragraph 7 (and its subparts), may be assigned by HP to a subsequent employer, successor, or assign without the need for further authorization or agreement from me.

12. Governing Law.  The laws of the state of Delaware shall govern this Agreement, the construction of its terms, and the interpretation of the rights and duties of the parties hereto without regard to any conflicts of laws principles to the contrary. The parties stipulate that this Agreement involves contractual rights with a value in excess of $100,000; that Delaware Code Title 6. Commerce and Trade § 2708 applies to this Agreement; and, that this Agreement is intimately related to and a part of the governance of the Company’s internal affairs and my participation in same (through, among other things, the Awards I am made eligible to receive and/or maintain vesting rights in as a consequence of this Agreement).

13. Forum and Venue.  Subject to the limitations of any mandatory arbitration obligation I may be subject to, the exclusive venue for any legal action arising from this Agreement will be a federal or state court of competent jurisdiction located in the state of Delaware.   I hereby stipulate and consent to the personal jurisdiction of such courts, and expressly waive any right to object to any such court's exercise of jurisdiction over me on grounds of convenience or otherwise.  I agree that Delaware has the most material interest of any state in the enforcement of this Agreement because it is designed to help preserve shareholder value and rights in a Delaware corporation and it is ancillary to, and a condition of eligibility for an Award governed by Delaware law.

14. Acceptance by HP. A counterpart of this Agreement has been manually executed on behalf of HP by a duly authorized officer of HP Inc. to indicate HP’s acceptance of the terms hereof and HP’s covenant to perform its obligations hereunder (including, without limitation, HP’s agreement that I will be provided certain confidential and proprietary information, training, and/or customer contacts to assist me in my duties). Such acceptance on behalf of HP is conditioned upon my reciprocal agreement to such terms.  I acknowledge the sufficiency of HP’s acceptance of the terms hereof to establish the mutual rights and responsibilities defined herein. 

I have been notified that I have the right to consult legal counsel prior to signing this Agreement.

I agree that I have been given ample time to consider this Agreement (no less than 3 business days or such other period as may be required by law).

EX-19

Exhibit 19

Insider Trading Policy

Organization: Legal	Policy ID : HP010-06	Last revision: 01-June-2023
Sponsor: Rick Hansen	Contact: Insidertrading.compliance@hp.com	Last Revalidation on : 18-June-2024

Purpose

Compliance with the U.S. securities laws is an area of critical importance to HP Inc. (together with its subsidiaries, “HP”). In furtherance of that goal, HP has developed this policy to facilitate compliance with federal and state securities laws and rules of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) relating to insider trading. In the course of conducting HP’s business, you may come into possession of material information about HP or other entities that is not available to the investing public (referenced herein as “material non-public information,” as explained in greater detail below). You have a legal and ethical obligation to maintain the confidentiality of material non-public information. Compliance with this policy is critical, as there are severe penalties for failures to comply with the federal and state laws and SEC rules relating to insider trading. Penalties can include heavy fines, prison time, and other civil and criminal penalties. In addition, any failure to comply with this policy may subject you to Company-imposed sanctions, up to and including termination of your employment or other relationship with HP, whether or not the failure to comply results in a violation of law.

You are responsible for ensuring that you do not violate federal or state securities laws or this policy.

Scope

This policy must be followed by (1) all full- and part-time HP employees and contractors, wherever located, (2) all members of HP Inc.’s Board of Directors (“BoD Members”), and (3) all family members who either share the same household with any of the foregoing persons or do not share the same household, but whose transactions the foregoing persons direct, influence or control, as well as any entities they control (all of which are collectively referred to in this policy as “covered persons”). HP may also determine that other persons should be subject to this policy, such as contractors, consultants and external advisors who have access to material non-public information about HP; such determination shall be made by the Chief Legal Officer or Deputy General Counsel, Corporate (or their respective designees). Any other person who becomes subject to this policy is also considered a “covered person.” It is your responsibility to make sure that you comply with this policy and that any of your family members sharing your household and any entities that you control also comply with this policy.

Policy

1.Prohibited Activity

No Trading While Aware of Material Non-Public Information

The U.S. securities laws include insider trading laws that prohibit any person from trading in securities of a company while the person is aware of material non-

public information about that company (see Sections 2 and 3 below for guidance on whether information is “material” and/or “non-public”).

U.S. insider trading laws apply to people outside the United States who trade within the United States. Similar laws in other countries may apply to trading by covered persons who are located in those countries or to trades on exchanges that are located there. In addition, Member States of the European Union have implemented legislation restricting insider trading, and many other European countries apply similar laws.

It is illegal for a covered person who is aware of material non-public information about HP or another company to trade in securities of HP or such other company until that information ceases to be either (a) material or (b) non-public (you should generally consider information to be non-public until one full trading day after HP discloses the information to the public).

In addition, covered persons who are aware of material non-public information when their employment or other service relationship with HP terminates may not trade in HP securities until that information is no longer material or has been publicly disclosed.

No Tipping

U.S. insider trading laws and this policy also prohibit “tipping,” or the passing of material non-public information to others or making recommendations or expressing opinions to others about the purchase or sale of HP securities while a person is aware of material non-public information. As such, you are prohibited from “tipping.” This policy against “tipping” applies to information about HP and its securities, as well as to information about other companies. This policy applies regardless of whether the person or entity who receives the information, the “tippee,” is related to you and regardless of whether you receive any monetary benefit from the tippee. Persons with whom you have a history, pattern or practice of sharing confidences, such as family members, close friends and financial and personal counselors, may be presumed to act on the basis of information known to you. You should take special care to not disclose material non-public information to such persons.

This policy does not restrict legitimate business communications among HP personnel who require material non-public information to perform their business duties. Confidential or material non-public HP information may be disclosed internally within HP only to those personnel with a business need to know such information. Otherwise, you may not disclose material non-public information to HP personnel or to persons outside HP, unless you are specifically authorized to do so.

If you are authorized to disclose the material non-public information to persons outside of HP, then prior to disclosure, the recipient of the information must agree, in writing, to keep the information confidential. As a reminder, HP’s Confidential Information Policy (available here) applies and provides that HP confidential information may be disclosed outside the company only by persons who are authorized to disclose such information and only in compliance with HP policies.

2.Material Information

Information is “material” if there is a substantial likelihood that a reasonable investor would consider it important in determining whether to trade in a security, or the information, if made public, likely would affect the market price of a company’s securities. Both negative and positive information can be material. Examples of potentially material information include, but are not limited to, information about any of the following:

•consolidated reported worldwide, segment or business (i.e., Personal Systems, Printing, 3D Print and Corporate Investments) or regional (i.e., Americas, APJ and EMEA) revenue, margins, earnings or other significant financial information, including guidance and other preliminary financial information;

•significant writedowns and additions to reserves for bad debts;

•expansion or curtailment of operations and business disruptions;

•pending or proposed mergers, acquisitions, tender offers, joint ventures, restructurings, changes in assets and financings or re-financings;

•major new products or discoveries;

•significant customer or supplier news;

•changes in control or changes in BoD Members or executive management;

•liquidity problems or impending bankruptcy;

•changes in auditors, auditor resignation or auditor notification that HP may no longer rely on an audit report;

•events affecting HP’s securities (e.g., defaults on senior debt, changes in dividends, stock splits, stock buy-backs, rights of securityholders, additional debt offerings or downgrades of HP debt securities, etc.) and changes in, or developments related to, HP’s credit ratings;

•information relating to cybersecurity risks and incidents;

•HP’s internal assessment of, the actual or threatened initiation of, or a settlement or judgment in a significant litigation, investigation or regulatory inquiry; or

•other significant information.

The above list is not exhaustive. Other kinds of information also may be material, depending on their quantitative and qualitative significance. Federal, state and securities exchange investigators will scrutinize a questionable securities transaction after-the-fact with the benefit of hindsight, so you should always err on the side of caution.

Questions. If you have questions regarding a specific proposed transaction, please contact the Deputy General Counsel, Corporate.

3.Non-public Information

Information is considered non-public unless it has been disseminated in a manner that makes it generally available to the public and gives the market sufficient time to react to the information. It is important to note that information is not necessarily public merely because it has been discussed in the press or on social media, which will sometimes report rumors. You should assume that information is non-public, unless you can point to its official release by HP in at least one of the following ways:

•publicly available filings with the SEC;

•widely disseminated in a HP press release; or

•a properly-noticed, publicly available webcast.

Additionally, at least one full trading day must lapse following such disclosure, in order to permit time for the market to absorb and evaluate the information.

Information is non-public if it is disseminated solely through other methods, such as a posting on HP’s internal or external website or in a meeting, conference or presentation not open to the general public or major media.

4.Trading Activities

Covered Restricted Trading Activities. Trading activities in HP securities that are restricted while a covered person is aware of material non-public information (and during any applicable closed trading window, as discussed below) include, but are not limited to:

•transactions in or offers to buy or sell HP’s common stock, bonds and other debt securities, convertible debentures and warrants, or other HP securities in the open market (including short selling of HP securities);

•selling HP shares that were purchased upon exercise of a HP stock option;

•elections to begin or terminate investing in HP securities held in HP’s 401(k) plan;

•elections to increase or decrease the portion of a HP employee’s periodic contributions to HP’s 401(k) plan for the U.S. that will be allocated to a HP stock fund account;

•elections to borrow money against HP’s 401(k) plan account or prepay a 401(k) plan loan where the borrowing or loan prepayment will result in the increase or decrease of the funds in a HP stock fund account in HP’s 401(k) plan;

•elections to transfer funds to or from a HP stock fund account in HP’s 401(k) plan;

•elections to liquidate some or all of an investment in a HP stock fund account in HP’s 401(k) plan;

•enrolling in or elections to increase or decrease the amount of periodic contributions to HP’s dividend reinvestment plan;

•selling HP shares purchased under HP’s dividend reinvestment or employee stock purchase plan;

•voluntary purchases resulting from any additional contributions made to HP’s dividend reinvestment plan; and

•gifts of HP shares or other HP securities, including to family members or family trusts or other charitable donations.

Unrestricted Trading Activities. Trading activities in HP securities that are not prohibited while a covered person is aware of material non-public information and that are not prohibited during a closed trading window include:

•purchases of HP shares under HP’s 401(k) plan for the U.S. through periodic contributions to the 401(k) plan pursuant to automatic payroll deductions;

•automatic purchases of HP shares under HP’s dividend reinvestment plan resulting from the reinvestment of dividends paid on HP shares;

•regular/scheduled, continuing purchases of HP shares through HP’s employee stock purchase plan;

•enrolling in or elections to increase or decrease the amount of periodic contributions to HP’s employee stock purchase plan so long as such plan is funded by newly issued shares or shares held in treasury;

•trades pursuant to Rule 10b5-1 trading plan that was entered into during an open trading window (as discussed below);

•vesting of HP stock options, restricted stock or restricted stock units;

•exercise of stock awards where no HP shares are sold in the market to fund the option exercise or related taxes (i.e., net exercise or a cash exercise);

•making a cash payment to avoid the sale or withholding of HP shares, or electing for HP to withhold shares, in order to cover amounts that must be withheld for the payment of taxes upon the vesting of a stock award, provided that (i) the election is made during an open trading window and when the covered person is not aware of any material non-public information about HP, and (ii) the election is irrevocable, such that it will result in the automatic payment of such tax in cash (or withholding of HP shares) at the time of vesting without any further action by the covered person; or

•transfers of securities from one brokerage account to another brokerage account with identical ownership; provided, that if you are a BoD Member, executive officer or other Section 16 filer subject to preclearance (see Section 8), then prior to making such a transfer, you should notify the Deputy General Counsel, Corporate (or their designee).

Standing and Limit Orders

Covered persons are responsible for closely monitoring and managing any standing and limit orders to ensure that they do not result in trading that is prohibited by this policy.  Standing and limit orders create heightened risks for insider trading violations because there is no control over the timing of purchases or sales that result from standing instructions to a broker, and as a result, the broker could execute a transaction when a covered person is in possession of material non-public information.  Any pending standing and limit orders placed by a designated insider during an open trading window should be cancelled when the trading window closes.

5.Trading Windows and Blackout Periods

Quarterly Trading Windows

HP’s quarterly trading window generally opens one full trading day after earnings are released, and closes at the end of trading (i.e., 4:30 PM Eastern / 1:30 PM Pacific) on the last day of the second month of the fiscal quarter (unless such day is not a trading day, in which case the window closes at midnight on such day).

HP imposes a trading window on the following persons and (i) their family members with whom they share the same household, (ii) their family members

with whom they do not share the same household but whose transactions they direct, influence or control and (iii) entities they control:

•Members of HP Inc.’s Board of Directors;

•HP’s Executive Leadership Team and all executive officers;

•All HP executive-level employees (including all employees with executive vice president, senior vice president, vice president or equivalent level roles);

•All HP Director-level employees;

•Employees in HP Legal at the “strategist” or equivalent job level; and

•All other designated employees and persons with access to interim financial data about HP’s fiscal quarter-to-date results or other material non-public information.

Those persons are commonly referred to as “designated insiders” and may trade in HP securities only when the trading window is “open,” and only if they are not then aware of any material non-public information about HP.

Trading in HP securities during a trading window should not be considered a “safe harbor,” and all HP BoD Members, executive officers, employees and other covered persons under this policy, regardless of whether or not they are classified as “designated insiders” due to their role or level, must use good judgment at all times when trading in HP securities and may not, under any circumstances, trade, directly or indirectly in HP securities, while aware of material non-public information about HP, regardless of whether a trading window is open.

Trading window opening and closure notices are sent quarterly via email to all persons who have been identified as being subject to a trading window. The email notifies recipients of the date the trading window is scheduled to open and the date the trading window will close. Each person subject to a trading window is required to comply with HP’s prohibitions on trading during a closed trading window pursuant to this policy, even if he or she did not receive a trading window notice. Designated insiders also receive annual trading window calendars with the expected dates for open and closed trading windows. However, the trading windows specified in these notices and calendars may change and, if an individual or the company comes into possession of material non-public information, the planned open trading window may close earlier. In that case, designated insiders will be notified of changes to the timing for open and closed trading windows via email. See below for additional information regarding “Special Blackout Periods.”

A designated insider will continue to be subject to the quarterly trading window until he or she is no longer classified as a “designated insider.” However, if the person is deemed to no longer be a designated insider outside of an open trading window (whether as a result of change in position or access to financial information or termination of employment with HP), the person may not trade HP securities until the opening of the next trading window.

It is important to note that you may not trade in HP securities during any period that you are aware of material non-public information, even if the trading window is otherwise open and regardless of whether you are a designated insider. For example, a person that is aware that HP is about to sign

and announce a large acquisition should not trade in HP securities until the transaction is signed and publicly announced or negotiations are terminated, regardless of whether the trading window is open or closed during such time.

Special Blackout Periods

From time to time, HP may impose a special blackout period (which may apply to persons who are not otherwise subject to the quarterly trading window) and/or close a trading window due to material non-public information developments. In such events, HP will notify particular individuals that they should not engage in any transactions involving HP securities and should not disclose to others the fact that a special blackout period has been imposed. If you are subject to a special blackout period, this blackout also applies to (i) your family members with whom you share the same household, (ii) your family members with whom you don’t share the same household but whose transactions you direct, influence or control and (iii) entities you control. Special blackout periods will end upon public announcement (through at least one of the ways listed in Section 3 of this policy) of the material information that prompted the blackout period.

6.Trading Guidelines

HP has included in Integrity at HP (available here) trading guidelines for all covered persons who are not subject to the trading window. See the section “Do not trade on material non-public information” in Integrity at HP. For covered persons subject to those guidelines, it is usually safe to trade during the period that begins one full trading day after HP announces quarterly or annual results and ends at the end of trading/end of day on the last day of the second month of the fiscal quarter.  However, no covered person may trade at any time, including during this period, in HP securities when he or she is aware of material non-public information about HP.

The foregoing are only guidelines established to encourage trading during periods in which covered persons are less likely to be aware of material non-public information about HP. Covered persons that are not classified as designated insiders subject to Section 5 may trade outside of this period, provided that they are not then aware of material non-public information about HP.

7.Trading in Securities of Other Companies

U.S. insider trading laws and HP policy prohibits trading in the securities of any company, including HP customers, channel partners, suppliers, potential acquisition targets, other business partners or competitors, by persons who are aware of material non-public information about those companies. To facilitate compliance with these laws, HP may impose temporary trading blackout periods on covered persons who are working on transactions involving HP and one or more other companies. If that occurs, those covered persons will be notified that they may not trade in the securities of the other company until all material non-public information about the transaction and that company is either no longer material or no longer non-public. Any person made aware of the existence of such temporary blackout period should not disclose the existence of the blackout to any other person. In addition, if the transaction is potentially material to HP, the temporary trading blackout period also may extend

to trading in HP securities.  Regardless of whether a temporary trading blackout has been imposed, you should never trade in the securities of another company while in possession of material nonpublic information about that company that you obtained in the course of performing your duties at HP.

8.Preclearance

HP requires BoD Members, HP’s Executive Leadership Team, all executive officers (generally those officers listed in HP’s Annual Report on Form 10-K), any individual required to file reports under Section 16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended and certain other employees who are so designated (and notified) from time to time to contact the Chief Legal Officer or the  Deputy General Counsel, Corporate (or their respective designees) in advance of trading in HP securities (including a stock plan transaction such as an option exercise, a gift, a loan, a contribution to a trust or any other transfer) and obtain prior approval of the transaction from the Chief Legal Officer or the Deputy General Counsel, Corporate (or their respective designees). All requests should be submitted to the Chief Legal Officer or to the Deputy General Counsel, Corporate (or their respective designees) at least two business days in advance of the proposed transaction. The Chief Legal Officer or Deputy General Counsel, Corporate (or their respective designees), as the case may be, will then determine whether the transaction may proceed. This preclearance policy applies even if you are initiating a transaction while a trading window is open.

If preclearance is provided, the trade should be executed within two business days after the approval is obtained, but regardless may not be executed if you acquire material non-public information concerning HP during that time.

If a proposed trade is not approved under the preclearance policy, you should refrain from initiating any transaction in HP securities, and you should not inform anyone within or outside of HP of the restriction.

9.Prohibited Transactions

Covered persons may not engage in any of the following transactions at any time:

Short Sales

Short sales of HP’s securities by covered persons are prohibited. Short sales of HP’s securities evidence an expectation on the part of the seller that the securities will decline in value. Short sales of HP’s securities may also be a signal to the market that the seller does not have confidence in HP or its prospects. In addition, short sales of HP securities may reduce the seller’s incentive to improve HP’s performance since the seller can benefit from a decline in the value of HP’s securities.

Publicly Traded Options

Transactions by covered persons in warrants, puts, calls or other derivatives of HP’s securities on an exchange or in any other organized market are prohibited.  A transaction in options (other than options granted under a HP stock option plan) is, in effect, a bet on the short-term movement of HP’s stock and, therefore, could create the appearance that the trader is trading based on material non-

public information. Transactions in options also may focus a covered person’s attention on HP’s short-term performance at the expense of HP’s long-term objectives.

Hedging Transactions

Covered persons are prohibited from engaging in any hedging transactions that involve HP securities. A hedging transaction generally includes the purchase of a financial instrument designed to hedge or offset any decrease in the market value of HP securities. Hedging transactions include, but are not limited to, prepaid variable forwards, equity swaps, collars and other transactions with exchange funds. These transactions may allow the person to continue to own the covered securities, but without the full risks and rewards of ownership. When that occurs, a covered person may no longer have the same objectives as HP’s other investors. Any questions about what constitutes a “hedging transaction” should be directed to the Deputy General Counsel, Corporate.

Margin Accounts and Pledges

Covered persons are prohibited from holding HP securities subject to margin calls in a margin account or pledging HP securities as collateral for a loan unless appropriate safeguards are established and prior approval of the transaction is obtained from the Deputy General Counsel, Corporate.  Securities held in a “margin account,” which for the purposes of this policy, means a margin account in which HP securities are subject to margin calls, may be sold by the broker without the customer’s consent if the customer fails to meet a margin call. Similarly, securities pledged as collateral for a loan may be sold in foreclosure if the borrower defaults on the loan or, in many instances, if the value of the collateral falls. A margin sale or foreclosure sale may occur at a time when the pledgor is aware of material non-public information about HP.

10.Rule 10b5-1 Trading Plans

Covered persons are permitted to adopt 10b5-1 plans, subject to the rules and limitations set forth herein and in Appendix B of this policy.  Because the rules pertaining to 10b5-1 plans are complex, HP recommends that you work with a broker and be certain you fully understand the limitations and conditions of 10b5-1 plans before you establish a trading plan. 

Rule 10b5-1(c) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, permits the use of pre-arranged, written trading plans (commonly referred to as “10b5-1 plans”) as an affirmative defense to a charge of insider trading, provided that the plan satisfies the conditions of Rule 10b5-1. A person subject to this policy can rely on this defense and trade in HP securities, regardless of their awareness of material non-public information, as long as the transaction occurs pursuant to a 10b5-1 plan that was entered into when the person was not in possession of material non-public information and it complies with the conditions of Rule 10b5-1. Once the 10b5-1 plan is adopted, you must not exercise any subsequent influence over the amount of securities to be traded, the price at which they are to be traded or the date of the trade. Rule 10b5-1 conditions include that the person act in good faith, not modify their trading instructions while aware of material non-public information and not enter into or alter a corresponding or hedging transaction or position. 

All 10b5-1 plans will be reviewed prior to implementing any such plan, contract or instruction for compliance with Rule 10b5-1 and HP’s policies.  In addition,10b5-1 plans adopted by HP Inc. BoD Members, executive officers and members of the executive leadership team must be reviewed and approved by the Chief Legal Officer or the Deputy General Counsel, Corporate (or their respective designees). As such, if you are a BoD Member, executive officer or member of the executive leadership team and wish to implement a 10b5-1 plan, you must first pre-clear the plan with the Chief Legal Officer or Deputy General Counsel, Corporate (or their respective designees) prior to the entry into the plan. A 10b5-1 plan can only be entered into during an open trading window and in good faith at a time when you are not aware of material non-public information.  Additionally, Rule 10b5-1 imposes certain cooling-off periods that restrict the timing of the first trade under the 10b5-1 plan.

Changes to an existing 10b5-1 plan are not permitted except in highly exceptional situations, with prior written approval by HP’s Chief Legal Officer or Deputy General Counsel, Corporate (or their respective designees). Modification of a plan can affect the extent to which trades that have taken place under the plan prior to amendment are eligible for the affirmative defense provided by Rule 10b5-1. Any amendments must be pre-approved during an open trading window by the Chief Legal Officer or Deputy General Counsel, Corporate (or their respective designees) in writing. Amendments to the amount, price, or timing of the purchase or sale of the securities underlying the 10b5-1 plan will be treated as a termination of the current 10b5-1 plan and the creation of a new plan, and will be subject to all the requirements of establishing a new 10b5-1 plan, including applicable cooling-off periods.

Terminations of 10b5-1 trading plans are not permitted except in highly exceptional situations, with prior written approval by HP’s Chief Legal Officer or Deputy General Counsel, Corporate (or their respective designees). If you terminate a 10b5-1 plan, you may not enter into another such plan until at least sixty (60) calendar days after the termination date of the prior plan, except as approved by the Chief Legal Officer or Deputy General Counsel, Corporate (or their respective designees). The creation of a new plan will be subject to all requirements of establishing a new plan, including applicable cooling-off periods. The Chief Legal Officer or Deputy General Counsel, Corporate (or their respective designees) may deny approval of a new 10b5-1 plan after the early termination of an existing plan if you have exhibited a pattern of early termination or have adopted a series of short-term plans. Frequent modifications or terminations of a 10b5-1 plan may call into question your good faith in entering into the plan (and therefore may jeopardize the availability of the affirmative defense against insider trading allegations).

For information about establishing a 10b5-1 plan, please contact global.equity@hp.com. See the 10b5-1 Plan FAQs for further information on 10b5-1 plans, which is attached hereto as Appendix B.

11.Company Transactions

From time to time, HP may engage in transactions in its securities. It is HP’s policy to comply with all applicable securities and state laws (including

appropriate approvals by the Board of Directors or appropriate committee, if required) when engaging in transactions in HP securities.

12.Compliance with this Policy and Integrity at HP

Compliance with this policy is essential as there can be severe penalties for any failure to comply with the federal securities laws and SEC rules relating to insider trading. For example, if a covered person violates insider trading laws, both the covered person and HP may be subject to severe civil and criminal penalties. Specifically, if you violate the federal insider trading laws, you may have to pay civil fines of up to three times the profit gained or loss avoided by such trading, as well as criminal fines of up to $5 million. You also may have to serve a prison sentence of up to 20 years. In addition, HP could be subject to a civil fine of up to the greater of $2.479 million, subject to adjustment for inflation, and three times the profit gained or loss avoided as a result of your insider trading violations, as well as a criminal fine of up to $25 million. In addition, if you violate the insider trading laws or this policy, you could be subject to termination from employment or service with HP. The SEC, U.S. Department of Justice, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority and the securities exchanges each investigate and pursue insider trading violations vigorously. There are no limits on the size of a transaction that will trigger insider trading liability. Even relatively small trades have resulted in SEC investigations and lawsuits.

Integrity at HP also prohibits insider trading. Each HP employee and BoD Member is required to annually review and certify that he or she has reviewed and will comply with Integrity at HP. Accordingly, a violation of this policy or insider trading laws also constitutes a violation of Integrity at HP, which could lead to termination from employment or service with HP. Please contact Insidertradingcompliance@hp.com to discuss any concerns or potential violations of insider trading laws, or consult Integrity at HP for instructions on how to discuss a potential concern or violation of Integrity at HP.

Additional Information and Resources

A set of frequently asked questions is attached as Appendix A to this policy.

The staff of HP Corporate Legal will provide training with respect to these policies and procedures and HP’s compliance with them and with the federal securities laws and SEC rules relating to insider trading periodically, as appropriate.

We also encourage you to visit the Insider Trading Compliance website (link) for further information on insider trading, trading windows and 10b5-1 plans.

Implementation; Amendments

This policy was last updated on June 1, 2023 and is effective immediately.  This policy may be amended from time to time with the approval of HP’s Chief Legal Officer or Deputy General Counsel, Corporate.

References

Confidential Information Policy

Integrity at HP

Insider Trading FAQs (see Appendix A)

Rule 10b5-1 and 10b5-1 Trading Plans FAQs and information (see Appendix B)

HP Legal website

Appendix A

Insider Trading FAQs

Q1: How do U.S. insider trading laws and Integrity at HP affect my transactions in HP’s securities?

A1: If you have material non-public information about HP, it is illegal to trade in HP securities or make recommendations to others about trading in HP securities until such information ceases to be material or non-public (you should generally consider information to be non-public until one full trading day after HP publicly discloses the information through at least one of the ways listed in Section 3 of the HP Insider Trading Policy). If you violate insider trading laws, both you and HP may be subject to severe civil and criminal penalties. A violation of the insider trading laws also constitutes a violation of Integrity at HP.

Q2: What constitutes “material non-public information” about HP?

A2: Information is “material” if a reasonable investor would consider it important in determining whether to trade in a security, or the information, if made public, likely would affect the market price of a company’s securities. Examples of potentially material information may include, but are not limited to:

•consolidated reported worldwide, segment or business (i.e., Personal Systems, Printing, 3D Print and Corporate Investments) or regional (i.e., Americas, APJ and EMEA) revenue, margins, earnings or other significant financial information, including guidance and other preliminary financial information;

•material writedowns and additions to reserves for bad debts;

•expansion or curtailment of operations and business disruptions;

•pending or proposed mergers, acquisitions, tender offers, joint ventures, restructurings, changes in assets and financings or re-financings;

•major new products or discoveries;

•significant customer or supplier news;

•changes in control or changes in members of HP’s Board of Directors (“BoD Members”) or executive management;

•liquidity problems or impending bankruptcy;

•changes in auditors, auditor resignation or auditor notification that HP may no longer rely on an audit report;

•events affecting HP’s securities (e.g., defaults on senior debt, changes in dividends, stock splits, stock buy-backs, rights of securityholders, additional debt offerings or downgrades of HP debt securities, etc.) and changes or developments related to HP’s credit ratings;

•information relating to cybersecurity risks and incidents;

•HP’s internal assessment of, the actual or threatened initiation of, or a settlement or judgment in a significant litigation, investigation or regulatory inquiry; or

•other significant information.

Information is “non-public” if it has not been disseminated in a manner that makes it generally available to the public and gives the market sufficient time to digest the information.

Q3: What types of transactions in HP securities are prohibited by U.S. insider trading laws while I am aware of material non-public information or are restricted under HP’s insider trading policy?

A3: Restricted transactions include (but are not limited to) the following:

•transactions in or offers to buy or sell HP’s common stock, bonds and other debt securities, convertible debentures and warrants, or other HP securities in the open market;

•selling HP shares that were purchased upon exercise of a HP stock option;

•elections to begin or terminate investing in HP securities held in HP’s 401(k) plan;

•elections to increase or decrease the portion of a HP employee’s periodic contributions to HP’s 401(k) plan for the U.S. that will be allocated to a HP stock fund account;

•elections to borrow money against HP’s 401(k) plan account or prepay a 401(k) plan loan where the borrowing or loan prepayment will result in the increase or decrease of the funds in a HP stock fund account in HP’s 401(k) plan;

•elections to transfer funds to or from a HP stock fund account in HP’s 401(k) plan;

•elections to liquidate some or all of an investment in a HP stock fund account in HP’s 401(k) plan;

•enrolling in or elections to increase or decrease the amount of periodic contributions to HP’s dividend reinvestment plan;

•selling HP shares purchased under HP’s dividend reinvestment or employee stock purchase plan;

•voluntary purchases resulting from any additional contributions made to HP’s dividend reinvestment plan; and

•gifts of HP shares or other HP securities, including to family members or family trusts or other charitable donations.

Q4: Do U.S. insider trading laws restrict my ability to exercise my HP employee stock options?

A4: You are permitted to exercise your stock options (without any corresponding sale) at a time when you are aware of material non-public information, provided you pay the exercise price in cash or effect a net exercise (i.e., HP withholds a portion of the shares you would have otherwise received on exercise to satisfy the exercise price). You may not, however, sell shares on the open market (whether through a broker or otherwise) to satisfy the exercise price or related taxes at a time when you are aware of material non-public information.

Q5: What are “trading windows” and how do they affect my ability to trade in HP’s securities?

A5: HP imposes “trading windows” and “trading guidelines” in order to facilitate compliance with insider trading laws.

HP’s quarterly trading window generally opens one full trading day after earnings are released and closes at the end of trading on the last day of the second month of the fiscal quarter (unless such day is not a trading day, in which case the window closes at midnight on such day).

HP has established trading windows for the following persons and (i) their family members with whom they share the same household, (ii) their family members with whom they do not share the same household but whose transactions they direct, influence or control and (iii) entities they control:

•Members of HP Inc.’s Board of Directors;

•HP’s Executive Leadership Team and all executive officers;

•All HP executive-level employees (including all employees with executive vice president, senior vice president, vice president or equivalent level roles);

•All HP Director-level employees;

•Employees in Legal at the “strategist” or equivalent job level; and

•All other designated employees and persons with access to interim financial data about HP’s fiscal quarter-to-date results or other material non-public information.

Those persons listed above are considered “designated insiders” and may trade in HP securities only when the trading window is “open” and if they are not then aware of material non-public information.

Each person that is subject to a trading window will receive quarterly emails notifying them of the period that the trading window is expected to be open in that quarter. However, trading windows are self-applied, and each person is required to comply with the trading window during a particular quarter, even if he or she did not receive a trading window notice.

It is important to note that you may not trade HP securities during any period that you are aware of material non-public information, even if the trading window is otherwise open and regardless of whether you are a designated insider. For example, a person that is aware that HP is about to sign and announce a large acquisition should not trade in HP securities until the transaction is signed and publicly announced or negotiations are terminated, regardless of whether the normal trading window is open or closed during such time.

HP has included trading guidelines in Integrity at HP for all covered persons who are not subject to the trading window. Under those guidelines, it is usually safe for those persons to trade during the period that begins one full trading day after HP announces quarterly or annual results and ends at the end of trading/end of day on the close of the second month of the fiscal quarter (unless such day is not a trading day, in which case the window closes at midnight on such day), provided that they are not then aware of any material non-public information about HP. These are only guidelines established to encourage trading during periods where covered persons are less likely to be aware of material non-public information; those persons may trade outside of this period, provided that such persons are not then aware of material non-public information.

Q6: Can a person trade if he or she is no longer a “designated insider”?

A6: A designated insider will continue to be subject to the quarterly trading window until he or she is no longer classified as a “designated insider. However, if the person is deemed to no longer be a designated insider outside of a trading window (whether as a result of change in position or access to financial information or termination of employment with HP), the person may not trade HP securities until the opening of the next trading window. For example, an employee that receives interim financial data about HP’s fiscal quarter-to-date results would be considered a designated insider and would not be permitted to trade outside of a trading window. If there is a change so that this person no longer receives such financial information, he or she would no longer be deemed a designated insider. If such change occurred during a closed trading window, he or she would not be able to trade HP securities until the next trading window opens.  HP also retains the discretion to place holds on, or otherwise restrict, trading in

former employee brokerage accounts if HP determines such individual may be in possession of potential material nonpublic information.

Q7: Can an open trading window close or trading be restricted without prior notice?

A7: Yes, scheduled and pre-announced quarterly trading windows may change without prior notice if an individual or the company comes into possession of material non-public information. In that case, designated insiders will be notified of any changes to the timing for open and closed trading windows via email.

Q8: Do I need approval in advance of trading in HP securities during an open trading window?

A8: BoD Members, HP’s Executive Leadership Team, all executive officers and certain other employees who are so designated (and notified) from time to time are required to contact the Chief Legal Officer or the Deputy General Counsel, Corporate (or their respective designees) in advance of trading in HP securities (including a stock plan transaction such as an option exercise, a gift, a loan, a contribution to a trust or any other transfer) and to obtain prior approval of the transaction from the Chief Legal Officer or the Deputy General Counsel, Corporate (or their respective designees).

Q9: Do U.S. insider trading laws apply to trades of other companies’ securities?

A9: Yes. U.S. insider trading laws apply to the trading in securities of any company, including HP customers, channel partners, suppliers, potential  merger, acquisition, divestiture, or investment counterparties, other business partners and competitors, if you have material non-public information about those companies.

Q10: What if I have additional questions about compliance with U.S. insider trading laws and HP’s Insider Trading Policy?

A10: Please contact the Insider Trading Compliance team at
insidertradingcompliance@hp.com

Appendix B

10b5-1 Plan FAQs[1]

Q1:  What is a “Rule 10b5-1 trading plan” and how do I establish such a plan?

A1:  Rule 10b5-1 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), permits the use of trading plans (commonly referred to as “10b5-1 plans”) as an affirmative defense to a charge of insider trading, provided that the plan satisfies the conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c).

U.S. insider trading laws permit a person to establish a 10b5-1 plan at a time when the person is not aware of any material non-public information about HP and then trade in HP securities at a later time, even if that person is aware of material non-public information about HP at the time of the transaction, provided that certain specified conditions are met. A 10b5-1 plan must, among other things:

•specify the amount of securities you plan to purchase or sell, the price at which you plan to purchase or sell those securities, and the date on which the securities are to be purchased or sold; or

•include a written formula for determining the amount, price and date of the transaction; or

•otherwise not permit you, as the creator of the plan, any subsequent influence over how, when and whether to conduct the purchases or sales (you must delegate those decisions to a person--generally a broker--who is not aware of any material non-public information about HP and you must not provide such person any material non-public information about HP).

All 10b5-1 plans will be reviewed prior to implementing any such plan, contract or instruction for compliance with Rule 10b5-1 and HP’s policies.  In addition, 10b5-1 plans adopted by members of HP Inc.’s Board of Directors (“BoD Members”), executive officers and other members of the executive leadership team are required to be reviewed and approved by the Chief Legal Officer or Deputy General Counsel, Corporate (or their respective designees).  As such, if you are a BoD Member, executive officer or member of the executive leadership team and wish to implement a 10b5-1 plan, you must first request and obtain pre-clearance of the plan with the Chief Legal Officer or Deputy General Counsel, Corporate (or their respective designees) prior to the entry into the plan.

A 10b5-1 plan can only be entered into during an open trading window and in any event at a time when you are not aware of material non-public information.  Additionally, you must enter into the 10b5-1 plan in good faith and not as part of a plan or scheme to evade the prohibitions of Rule 10b5 under the Exchange Act. You must act in good faith with respect to the 10b5-1 plan for the entirety of its duration.

For information about establishing a 10b5-1 plan, please contact HP’s Global Equity team at global.equity@hp.com.  The Global Equity team will connect you with the appropriate broker that administers 10b5-1 plans to discuss the terms of and enter into an agreement for a 10b5-1 plan.

Q2:  When can I enter into a 10b5-1 plan?  How soon can I begin trading under a 10b5-1 plan?

A2:  You may only enter into a 10b5-1 plan during an open trading window, when you do not otherwise possess material non-public information. 

Sales of shares under the 10b5-1 plan may not start until the expiration of a “cooling-off period” per the below:

•If you are a BoD Member or a Section 16 Officer[2] (or a family member of such a person or an entity controlled by such a person): the later of (1) 90 days after adoption of the 10b5-1 plan and (2) two business days following the filing of the Form 10-Q or Form 10-K for the completed fiscal quarter in which the 10b5-1 plan was adopted; provided, however, that the required cooling-off period shall in no event exceed 120 days.[3]

•For any other person: 30 days after adoption of the 10b5-1 plan.

Q3:  Can I change or early terminate my 10b5-1 plan?

A3:  HP policy is that you may not change your 10b5-1 plan once you have entered into a plan.  Exceptions to this policy will only be granted in highly exceptional situations, with prior approval by HP’s Chief Legal Officer or Deputy General Counsel, Corporate (or their respective designees). Changes to your 10b5-1 plan create the perception that you may be manipulating the plan to benefit from material non-public information, jeopardizing the availability of the affirmative defense to insider trading provided by Rule 10b5-1.   Note that a modification to the amount, price or timing of the purchase or sale of the securities underlying the 10b5-1 plan will

be treated as a termination of the current 10b5-1 plan and the creation of a new plan and will be subject to all the requirements regarding establishment of a new 10b5-1 plan, including the “cooling-off period” discussed above (see Question 2). 

Similarly, HP policy is that you may not early terminate a 10b5-1 plan (i.e., terminate the plan before it terminates upon the occurrence of the termination events set forth in the agreement governing the 10b5-1 plan).  As with plan changes, termination of a plan may create the appearance that the plan is being manipulated, jeopardizing the availability of the affirmative defense to insider trading available under Rule 10b5-1. Exceptions to this policy will only be granted in highly exceptional situations, with prior approval by HP’s Chief Legal Officer or Deputy General Counsel, Corporate (or their respective designees).  If you terminate a 10b5-1 plan, you may not enter into another such plan until at least sixty (60) calendar days after the termination date of the prior plan, except as approved by the Chief Legal Officer or Deputy General Counsel, Corporate (or their respective designees).  The creation of a new plan will be subject to all requirements of establishing a new plan, including applicable cooling-off periods.

We encourage you to carefully consider and review the terms of a 10b5-1 plan with your advisors before you enter into a plan, since it will be difficult to modify or terminate a plan after you enter into it.  Modifications or early terminations of 10b5-1 plans without the prior approval of HP’s Chief Legal Officer or Deputy General Counsel, Corporate (or their respective designees) will violate HP’s Insider Trading Policy and Integrity at HP (formerly, the Standards of Business Conduct).

Q4:  I have a 10b5-1 plan in place, but it does not cover all of my shares.  May I enter into a second 10b5-1 plan to cover my remaining shares?

A4:  Generally, you may only have one 10b5-1 plan effecting trades at a time.[4] 

HP policy permits you to have up to two 10b5-1 plans in place at the same time (but not trading at the same time) so long as trading under the later-commencing plan is not authorized to begin until after all trades under the earlier-commencing plan are completed or expire without execution and otherwise meets all the conditions set forth in Rule 10b5-1. However, if the first plan is terminated early, the first trade under the later-commencing plan must not be scheduled to occur until after the cooling off periods described above (see Question 2) following the termination of the earlier plan.

Q5: Are there any other limitations on the number of 10b5-1 plans I can have in place?

A5:  In any 12-month period, you may not enter into more than one “single-trade” 10b5-1 plan (i.e., a 10b5-1 plan designed to effect the open market purchase or sale of the total amount of HP securities subject to the plan as a single transaction).[5]

Q6:  What types of securities can I sell under a 10b5-1 plan?

A6:  You may sell under a 10b5-1 plan shares of HP common stock, including shares held in the HP employee stock purchase plan (“ESPP”) or shares acquired as a result of the vesting or exercise of restricted share units (“RSUs”), dividend equivalent units (“DEUs”), options, performance-adjusted restricted stock units (“PARSUs”) and stock appreciation rights (“SARs”).

Q7:  I live outside the United States.  Can I still enter into a 10b5-1 plan?

A7:  10b5-1 plans are not available to employees located in certain countries outside the United States.  Please contact HP’s Global Equity team at global.equity@hp.com to ask if you may enter into a 10b5-1 plan in your country.

Q8:  I am a BoD Memberor Section 16 Officer.  Is there any other specific requirement that applies?

A8: For BoD Members and Section 16 Officers (including family members of such persons or entities controlled by such persons), 10b5-1 plans must include the following certifications: (1) you are not aware of any material non-public information about HP or HP’s securities; and (2) you are adopting the 10b5-1 plan in good faith and not as part of a plan or scheme to evade the prohibitions of Rule 10b-5 under the Exchange Act.  This certification is included in the form of plan.   

All 10b5-1 plans entered into by a BoD Member or Section 16 Officer are required to be reviewed and approved by the Chief Legal Officer or Deputy General Counsel, Corporate (or their respective designees) for compliance with Rule 10b5-1 and HP’s policies concerning such plans (which may include additional blackout periods), prior to implementing any such plan, contract or instruction.  As such, if you wish to implement a 10b5-1 plan, you must first pre-clear the plan with the Chief Legal Officer or Deputy General Counsel, Corporate (or their respective designees) prior to the entry into the plan.

In addition, there are also quarterly Exchange Act disclosure requirements (as part of the 10-Q/10-K) for Rule 10b5-1 plans and certain other trading arrangements entered into by BoD Members or Section 16 Officers, which include disclosing the material terms (other than price) of such trading plans or arrangements.

[1] All references in these FAQs to “you” should be read to include family members who either share the same household with you or do not share the same household, but whose transactions you direct, influence or control, as well as any entities you control.

[2] A Section 16 Officer is a HP Inc. officer that is required to file reports (e.g., Forms 4) under Section 16 of the Exchange Act disclosing transactions in HP’s stock.  Please contact Insidertradingcompliance@hp.com if you are unsure whether you are a Section 16 Officer.

[3] For example, if a 10b5-1 plan were adopted on September 1 (during HP’s fourth fiscal quarter and shortly after the trading window opens), the cooling off period would continue until the later of November 30 (90 days after adoption of the plan) or two business days after the filing of HP’s Form 10-K. HP’s Form 10-K is usually filed in early December.  If the Form 10-K were filed on December 6, then the cooling off period would continue through December 8 (and trades could not start under the plan until after the period has expired).

[4] An exception to this restriction applies for eligible “sell to cover” plans authorizing certain tax withholding sales.  Among other requirements, an eligible “sell to cover” plan is one that authorizes an agent to sell only such securities as are necessary to satisfy tax withholding obligations arising exclusively from the vesting of a compensatory equity award (excluding options) and for which the plan participant does not exercise control over the timing of such sales.

[5] This prohibition does not apply to eligible “sell to cover” plans authorizing certain tax withholding sales.  See footnote 5 for additional information.

EX-21

Exhibit 21

Subsidiaries of HP Inc.

The registrant’s subsidiaries and affiliates as of October 31, 2024 are included in the list below.

Name	Jurisdiction
HP Inc Argentina S.R.L.	Argentina
Polycom Telecomunicacoes do Brasil Ltda. - Argentina Branch	Argentina
HP PPS Australia Pty Ltd	Australia
Polycom Australia Pty Ltd	Australia
Tower Software Engineering Pty Ltd	Australia
HP Austria GmbH	Austria
HP Belgium BV	Belgium
HP Onyx Holding L.P.	Bermuda
HP Brasil Indústria e Comércio de Equipamentos Eletrônicos Ltda	Brazil
HP Brasil Indústria e Comércio de Equipamentos Eletrônicos Ltda. - Branch 01 (Tamboré)	Brazil
HP Brasil Indústria e Comércio de Equipamentos Eletrônicos Ltda. - Branch 2 (Sorocaba)	Brazil
HP Brasil Indústria e Comércio de Equipamentos Eletrônicos Ltda. - Branch 3 (Porto Alegre)	Brazil
HP Brasil Indústria e Comércio de Equipamentos Eletrônicos Ltda. - Branch 4 (Itapoá)	Brazil
Polycom Telecomunicacoes do Brasil Ltda.	Brazil
Simpress Comércio, Locação e Serviços Ltda	Brazil
AOME Holdings Ltd.	British Virgin Islands
HP Inc Bulgaria EOOD	Bulgaria
HP Canada Licensing L.P.	Canada
Plantronics B.V. (Canada Branch)	Canada
Plantronics Canada Inc.	Canada
Compaq Cayman Holdings Company	Cayman Islands
Compaq Cayman Holdings General Partnership II	Cayman Islands
Hewlett-Packard West Indies Limited	Cayman Islands
Plantronics International Ltd.	Cayman Islands
Comercializadora Plantronics Chile Limitada	Chile
HP Inc Chile Comercial Limitada	Chile
China HP Co., Ltd Hangzhou Branch	China
China HP Co., Ltd.	China
China HP Co., Ltd. Chengdu Branch	China
China HP Co., Ltd. Guangzhou Branch	China
China HP Co., Ltd. Nanjing Branch	China
China HP Co., Ltd. Shanghai Branch	China
China HP Co., Ltd Suzhou Branch	China
China HP Co., Ltd., Jiangan Branch	China
China HP Co., Ltd Jinan Branch	China
China HP Co., Ltd Shenyang Branch	China
China HP Co., Ltd Shenzhen Branch	China
China HP Co., Ltd Xian Branch	China
HP (Chongqing) Co., Ltd	China
HP (Chongqing) Manufacturing, Export, Procurement and Settlement Co., Ltd	China

Name	Jurisdiction
HP Information Technology R&D (Shanghai) Co., Ltd	China
HP Information Technology R&D (Shanghai) Co., Ltd Beijing Branch	China
HP Information Technology R&D (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. Suzhou Branch	China
HP Supply Chain Management (Shandong) Co., Ltd.	China
HP Trading (Shanghai) Co. Ltd.	China
HP Trading (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. Dalian Branch	China
HP Trading (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. Zhangjiang Branch	China
HP Trading Kunshan Co., Ltd.	China
Plantronics Trading (Suzhou) Co., Ltd	China
Polycom Communication Solutions (Beijing) Co. Ltd.	China
Polycom Communications Technology (Beijing) Co. Ltd.	China
Shanghai Peridot Printing Co. Ltd.	China
HP Colombia SAS	Colombia
Plantronics BV Sucursal Colombia	Colombia
HP Inc. Costa Rica Limitada	Costa Rica
HP PPS Costa Rica Limitada	Costa Rica
HP Computing and Printing d.o.o. za računalne i srodne aktivnosti	Croatia
HP Inc Czech Republic s.r.o.	Czech Republic
Compaq Information Technologies, LLC	Delaware, United States
Hewlett-Packard Company Archives LLC (50% owned)	Delaware, United States
Hewlett-Packard Enterprises, LLC	Delaware, United States
Hewlett-Packard World Trade, LLC	Delaware, United States
HP Health Solutions Inc.	Delaware, United States
HP Hewlett Packard Group LLC (50% owned)	Delaware, United States
HP Jade Holding LLC	Delaware, United States
HP Licensing Holding LLC	Delaware, United States
HP R&D Holding LLC	Delaware, United States
HP Technology Holdings LLC	Delaware, United States
HP US Digital LLC	Delaware, United States
HP USA Manufacturing LLC	Delaware, United States
HPI Bermuda Holdings LLC	Delaware, United States
HPI Brazil Holdings LLC	Delaware, United States
HPI Federal LLC	Delaware, United States
HPI J1 Holdings LLC	Delaware, United States
HPQ Holdings, LLC	Delaware, United States
Indigo America, Inc.	Delaware, United States
Peridot Print LLC	Delaware, United States
PictureTel LLC	Delaware, United States
Plantronics, Inc.	Delaware, United States
Polycom International Corporation	Delaware, United States
Polycom, LLC	Delaware, United States
Vyopta Incorporated	Delaware, United States
HP Inc Danmark ApS	Denmark
Polycom (Copenhagen) Aps	Denmark

Name	Jurisdiction
Apogee Corporation Limited	England & Wales
Apogee Europe Limited	England & Wales
Apogee Group Limited	England & Wales
Apogee Managed Services International Limited	England & Wales
Apogee Rentals Limited	England & Wales
Balreed Digitec (Group) Limited	England & Wales
Balreed Digitec (North) Limited	England & Wales
Balreed Digitec (SE) Limited	England & Wales
Balreed Digitec (UK) Limited	England & Wales
Choose Water Limited	England & Wales
City Docs Limited	England & Wales
City Docs Solutions Limited	England & Wales
Datatron Document Image Archiving Limited	England & Wales
Direct-Tec Group Limited	England & Wales
Direct-Tec UK Limited	England & Wales
F. Smith & Co (Office Equipment) Limited	England & Wales
HP Inc UK Limited	England & Wales
HP UK Development Limited	England & Wales
Manzana Bidco Limited	England & Wales
Office Perfection Limited	England & Wales
Perigee Holdco UK Limited	England & Wales
Perigee Midco UK Limited	England & Wales
Plantronics Limited	England & Wales
The Danwood Group Limited	England & Wales
Xact Document Solutions Limited	England & Wales
Xera-Logic Group Limited	England & Wales
HP Finland Oy	Finland
Apogee France Holdings SAS	France
Apogee France SAS	France
Apogee International	France
HP France Holding SAS	France
HP France SAS	France
Plantronics B.V., Succursale Francaise	France
Polycom (France), S.A.R.L.	France
Apogee Deutschland GmbH	Germany
Apogee Germany Holding UG	Germany
HP Deutschland GmbH	Germany
HP Health Solutions Germany GmbH	Germany
Plantronics Services GmbH	Germany
HP Συστήματα Εκτύπωσης και Προσωπικών Υπολογιστών Ελλάς ΕΠΕ (HP Printing and Personal Systems Hellas EPE)	Greece
HP Inc AP Hong Kong Limited	Hong Kong
HP Inc Hong Kong Limited	Hong Kong
Polycom Hong Kong Limited	Hong Kong
HP Inc Magyarország Kft.	Hungary

Name	Jurisdiction
HP Computing and Printing Systems India Private Limited	India
HP India Sales Private Limited	India
HP PPS India Operations Private Limited	India
HP PPS Services India Private Limited	India
Polycom Technology (R&D) Center Private Ltd	India
Plantronics BV - Indonesia Rep Office	Indonesia
PT Hewlett-Packard Indonesia	Indonesia
Apogee Corporation (Ireland) Limited	Ireland
Hewlett-Packard Ireland (Holdings) Ltd.	Ireland
Hewlett-Packard Ireland 1, Limited	Ireland
HP Production Company Limited	Ireland
HP Technology Ireland Limited	Ireland
Poly Communications International Unlimited Company	Ireland
Argon Business Systems Limited	Isle of Man
Argon Office Systems Limited	Isle of Man
HP Indigo Ltd	Israel
HP Israel Ltd	Israel
HP Scitex Ltd	Israel
HP Technology Israel Ltd	Israel
Polycom Israel Ltd	Israel
HP Italy S.r.l.	Italy
Polycom (Italy) S.r.l	Italy
Hewlett-Packard G.K.	Japan
HP Japan Holdings Nin-I Kumiai	Japan
HP Japan Inc.	Japan
Nihon HP Nin-I Kumiai	Japan
Polycom Japan K.K.	Japan
Albacore Holdings Jersey Ltd	Jersey
Apogee Corporation (Jersey) Limited	Jersey
Manzana Holdings Limited	Jersey
HP Global Trading B.V., Kazakhstan Branch	Kazakhstan
HP Korea Inc.	Korea (the Republic of)
HP Printing Korea Co., Ltd.	Korea (the Republic of)
HP Luxembourg S.C.A.	Luxembourg
HP Malaysia Manufacturing Sdn. Bhd.	Malaysia
HP PPS Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.	Malaysia
HP PPS Sales Sdn. Bhd.	Malaysia
Polycom Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd - Malaysia Branch	Malaysia
Plantronics Europe Limited	Malta
CyberCore Technologies, LLC	Maryland, United States
Computing and Printing Global Services Mexico, S. de R.L. de C.V.	Mexico
Computing and Printing Mexico, S. de R.L. de C.V.	Mexico
Plamex, S.A. de C.V.	Mexico
Poly-com, S de RL de CV	Mexico

Name	Jurisdiction
HP PPS Maroc	Morocco
Alpha Holding One B.V.	Netherlands
Alpha Holding Two B.V.	Netherlands
Anatolus Holding B.V.	Netherlands
Arnon Holding B.V.	Netherlands
Bamberga Holding B.V.	Netherlands
Eunomia Holding B.V.	Netherlands
Flame Holding B.V.	Netherlands
Hewlett-Packard (Japan NK) Holdings C.V.	Netherlands
Hewlett-Packard Copenhagen B.V.	Netherlands
Hewlett-Packard Global Holdings B.V.	Netherlands
Hewlett-Packard Global Investments B.V.	Netherlands
Hewlett-Packard Japan Holding B.V.	Netherlands
Hewlett-Packard Sunnyvale B.V.	Netherlands
HP China Holding B.V.	Netherlands
HP Europe B.V.	Netherlands
HP Global Trading B.V.	Netherlands
HP Health Holding B.V.	Netherlands
HP Indigo B.V.	Netherlands
HP International Trading B.V.	Netherlands
HP Nederland B.V.	Netherlands
Kale Holding B.V.	Netherlands
Lyra Holding B.V.	Netherlands
Perseus Holding B.V.	Netherlands
Plantronics B.V.	Netherlands
Regor Holding B.V.	Netherlands
HP New Zealand	New Zealand
HP Computing and Printing Nigeria Ltd	Nigeria
HP Norge AS	Norway
HP Canada Co. HP Canada Cie	Nova Scotia
HP Canada Development Co.	Nova Scotia
HP Pakistan (Private) Limited	Pakistan
HP Panama Sales and Distribution, S. de R.L.	Panama
HP Inc Peru S.R.L.	Peru
HP PPS Philippines Inc.	Philippines
Plantronics BV - Philippines Rep Office	Philippines
HP Inc Polska sp. z o.o.	Poland
CM Advanced Printing Iberia Portuguese Branch Office (50% owned)	Portugal
HPCP – Computing and Printing Portugal, Unipessoal, Lda.	Portugal
HP International Trading B.V. (Puerto Rico Branch), LLC	Puerto Rico
HP Puerto Rico LLC	Puerto Rico
Kale Holding B.V. (Puerto Rico Branch) LLC	Puerto Rico
Hewlett-Packard KSA Ltd., Qatar Branch	Qatar

Name	Jurisdiction
HP Inc Romania SRL	Romania
Limited Liability Company HP Inc	Russian Federation
HP KSA Ltd.	Saudi Arabia
HP Middle East and North Africa Regional Headquarters (Single Shareholder LLC)	Saudi Arabia
Polycom Saudi Limited	Saudi Arabia
HP Computing and Printing d.o.o. (Beograd)	Serbia
HP International Pte. Ltd.	Singapore
HP PPS Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd.	Singapore
HP PPS Singapore (Sales) Pte. Ltd.	Singapore
HP R&D Singapore Pte. Ltd.	Singapore
HP Singapore (Private) Limited	Singapore
HP Singapore Services Pte. Ltd.	Singapore
Peridot Print Singapore Pte. Ltd.	Singapore
Polycom Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd.	Singapore
Polycom Global (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.	Singapore
HP Inc Slovakia, s.r.o.	Slovakia
HP South Africa Proprietary Limited	South Africa
HP South Africa Trust	South Africa
Burokopy, S.L. (50% owned)	Spain
CM Advanced Printing Iberia, S.A. (50% owned)	Spain
HP Printing and Computing Solutions, S.L.U.	Spain
HP Solutions Creation and Development Services S.L.U.	Spain
Peridot Print Spain S.L.U.	Spain
Polycom Solutions (Spain) SL	Spain
Soluciones Integrales De Impresión S.L. (50% owned)	Spain
Tot Servei Ofitmatica I Manteniment, S.L.U. (50% owned)	Spain
HP PPS Sverige AB	Sweden
Plantronics Sweden, filial of Plantronics B.V., the Netherlands	Sweden
HP Europe BV, Amsterdam, Meyrin Branch	Switzerland
HP International Sàrl	Switzerland
HP Schweiz GmbH	Switzerland
HP Suisse Services Sarl	Switzerland
Peridot Print Switzerland SARL	Switzerland
HP International Pte. Ltd. Hsinchu Branch	Taiwan
HP International Pte. Ltd., Taiwan Branch	Taiwan
HP Taiwan Information Technology Ltd.	Taiwan
Polycom Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd, Taiwan Branch	Taiwan
Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.	Texas, United States
HP Inc (Thailand) Ltd.	Thailand
Polycom Global Limited	Thailand
HP Inc Tunisie SARL	Tunisia
HP Bilgisayar ve Baskı Teknolojileri Limited Şirketi	Turkey
Polycom Unified Iletisim Sanayi ve Ticaret Limited Sirketi	Turkey
HP Computing and Printing Middle East FZ-LLC	United Arab Emirates

Name	Jurisdiction
HP Europe B.V. - Abu Dhabi Branch	United Arab Emirates
HP Europe B.V. Regional Dubai Branch	United Arab Emirates
HP Inc Gulf	United Arab Emirates
Polycom (Mena) FZ-LLC	United Arab Emirates
Tall Tree Insurance Company	Vermont, United States
HP Technology Vietnam Company Ltd	Vietnam
HP Technology Vietnam Company Ltd (Hanoi Branch)	Vietnam

EX-23

Exhibit 23

Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

We consent to the incorporation by reference in the following Registration Statements:           

(1)Registration Statement (Form S-8 No. 333-124281) pertaining to the Executive Deferred Compensation Plan,

(2)Registration Statement (Form S-8 No. 333-114253) pertaining to the 2004 Stock Incentive Plan,

(3)Registration Statement (Form S-8 No. 333-124282) pertaining to the 2005 Executive Deferred Compensation Plan,

(4)Registration Statement (Form S-8 No. 002-92331) pertaining to the Hewlett-Packard Company 401(k) Plan,

(5)Registration Statement (Form S-8 No. 033-31496) pertaining to the Employee Stock Purchase Plan and Service Anniversary Stock Plan,

(6)Registration Statement (Form S-8 No. 333-142175) pertaining to the PolyServe, Inc. 2000 Stock Plan,

(7)Registration Statement (Form S-8 No. 333-153302) pertaining to the Amended and Restated 2003 Incentive Plan of Electronic Data Systems Corporation and the 1997 Nonqualified Stock Option Plan of Electronic Data Systems Corporation,

(8)Registration Statement (Form S-8 No. 333-166270) pertaining to the Amended and Restated Hewlett-Packard Company 2004 Stock Incentive Plan,

(9)Registration Statement (Form S-8 No. 333-168101) pertaining to the Palm, Inc. 2009 Stock Plan, as amended, and the Amended and Restated Palm, Inc. 1999 Stock Plan,

(10)Registration Statement (Form S-8 No. 333-169854) pertaining to the Amended and Restated 3PAR Inc. 2007 Equity Incentive Plan, the 3PARDATA, Inc. 2000 Management Stock Option Plan, as amended, and the 3PARDATA, Inc. 1999 Stock Plan, as amended,

(11)Registration Statement (Form S-8 No. 333-188108) pertaining to the Second Amended and Restated Hewlett-Packard Company 2004 Stock Incentive Plan,

(12)Registration Statement (Form S-8 No. 333-251265) pertaining to the HP Inc. 2021 Employee Stock Purchase Plan,

(13)Registration Statement (Form S-8 No. 333-251266) pertaining to the HP Inc. 401(k) Plan,

(14)Registration Statement (Form S-8 No. 333-267151) pertaining to the Third Amended and Restated HP Inc. 2004 Stock Incentive Plan and the Plantronics, Inc. 2003 Stock Plan, as amended,

(15)Registration Statement (Form S-3 No. 333-277493) pertaining to debt securities, common stock, preferred stock, depositary shares and warrants, and

(16)Registration Statement (Form S-8 No. 333-279805) pertaining to the Fourth Amended and Restated HP Inc. 2004 Stock Incentive Plan;

of HP Inc. of our reports dated December 12, 2024, with respect to the consolidated financial statements of HP Inc. and subsidiaries and the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting of HP Inc. and subsidiaries included in this Annual Report (Form 10-K) of HP Inc. for the year ended October 31, 2024.

/s/ Ernst & Young LLP

Houston, Texas

December 12, 2024

EX-31.1

Exhibit 31.1

CERTIFICATION

I, Enrique Lores, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this Annual Report on Form 10-K of HP Inc.;

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The registrant's other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

(a)Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

(b)Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

(c)Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

(d)Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant's fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and

5. The registrant's other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of the registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

(a)All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

(b)Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.

Date: December 12, 2024

/s/ ENRIQUE LORES

Enrique Lores

President and Chief Executive Officer

EX-31.2

Exhibit 31.2

CERTIFICATION

I, Karen L. Parkhill, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this Annual Report on Form 10-K of HP Inc.;

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The registrant's other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

(a)Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

(b)Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

(c)Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

(d)Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant's fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and

5. The registrant's other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of the registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

(a)All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

(b)Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.

Date: December 12, 2024

/s/ KAREN L. PARKHILL

Karen L. Parkhill

Chief Financial Officer

(Principal Financial Officer)

EX-32

Exhibit 32

CERTIFICATION

OF

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

AND

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. 1350,

AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO

SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

I, Enrique Lores, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that the Annual Report on Form 10-K of HP Inc. for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2024 fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and that information contained in such Annual Report on Form 10-K fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of HP Inc.

December 12, 2024

	/s/ ENRIQUE LORES
By:	Enrique Lores President and Chief Executive Officer

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

I, Karen L. Parkhill, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that the Annual Report on Form 10-K of HP Inc. for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2024 fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and that information contained in such Annual Report on Form 10-K fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of HP Inc.

December 12, 2024

	/s/ KAREN L. PARKHILL
By:	Karen L. Parkhill Chief Financial Officer

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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Portions of the Registrant’s definitive proxy statement related to its 2025 Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be filed pursuant to Regulation 14A within 120 days after Registrant’s fiscal year end of October 31, 2024 are incorporated by reference into Part III of this Report.	III

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Audit Information	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2024
Audit Information [Abstract]
Auditor Firm ID	42
Auditor Name	Ernst & Young LLP
Auditor Location	Houston, Texas

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Consolidated Statements of Earnings - USD ($) shares in Millions, $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2024	Oct. 31, 2023	Oct. 31, 2022
Net revenue
Total net revenue	$ 53,559	$ 53,718	$ 62,910
Cost of net revenue:
Total cost of net revenue	41,741	42,210	50,647
Gross margin	11,818	11,508	12,263
Research and development	1,640	1,578	1,653
Selling, general and administrative	5,658	5,357	5,264
Restructuring and other charges	301	527	218
Acquisition and divestiture charges	83	240	318
Amortization of intangible assets	318	350	228
Russia exit charges	0	0	23
Total costs and expenses	8,000	8,052	7,704
Earnings from operations	3,818	3,456	4,559
Interest and other, net	(539)	(519)	(235)
Earnings before taxes	3,279	2,937	4,324
(Provision for) benefit from taxes	(504)	326	(1,192)
Net earnings	$ 2,775	$ 3,263	$ 3,132
Net earnings per share:
Basic (in dollars per share)	$ 2.83	$ 3.29	$ 3.02
Diluted (in dollars per share)	$ 2.81	$ 3.26	$ 2.98
Weighted-average shares used to compute net earnings per share:
Basic (in shares)	979	992	1,038
Diluted (in shares)	989	1,000	1,050
Products
Net revenue
Total net revenue	$ 50,453	$ 50,660	$ 60,041
Cost of net revenue:
Total cost of net revenue	39,952	40,484	48,881
Services
Net revenue
Total net revenue	3,106	3,058	2,869
Cost of net revenue:
Total cost of net revenue	$ 1,789	$ 1,726	$ 1,766

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Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2024	Oct. 31, 2023	Oct. 31, 2022
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net earnings	$ 2,775	$ 3,263	$ 3,132
Change in unrealized components of available-for-sale debt securities:
Unrealized gains (losses) arising during the period	8	2	(11)
Change in unrealized components of cash flow hedges:
Unrealized gains (losses) arising during the period	51	(427)	1,541
Gains reclassified into earnings	(274)	(84)	(779)
Change in unrealized components of cash flow hedges	(223)	(511)	762
Change in unrealized components of defined benefit plans:
Losses arising during the period	(76)	(141)	(54)
Amortization of actuarial loss and prior service benefit	8	0	20
Curtailments, settlements and other	2	0	0
Change in unrealized components of defined benefit plans	(66)	(141)	(34)
Change in cumulative translation adjustment	24	23	(78)
Other comprehensive (loss) income before taxes	(257)	(627)	639
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Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Millions	Oct. 31, 2024	Oct. 31, 2023
Current assets:
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash	$ 3,253	$ 3,232
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for credit losses of $83 and $93, respectively	5,117	4,237
Inventory	7,720	6,862
Other current assets	4,670	3,646
Total current assets	20,760	17,977
Property, plant and equipment, net	2,914	2,827
Goodwill	8,627	8,591
Other non-current assets	7,608	7,609
Total assets	39,909	37,004
Current liabilities:
Notes payable and short-term borrowings	1,406	230
Accounts payable	16,903	14,046
Other current liabilities	10,378	10,212
Total current liabilities	28,687	24,488
Long-term debt	8,263	9,254
Other non-current liabilities	4,282	4,331
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders’ deficit:
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value (300 shares authorized; none issued)	0	0
Common stock, $0.01par value (9,600 shares authorized; 939 and 989 shares issued and outstanding as of October 31, 2024, and 2023, respectively)	9	10
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Accumulated deficit	(2,676)	(2,361)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(434)	(223)
Total stockholders’ deficit	(1,323)	(1,069)
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Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Oct. 31, 2024	Oct. 31, 2023
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
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Preferred stock, shares authorized (in shares)	300,000,000	300,000,000
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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2024	Oct. 31, 2023	Oct. 31, 2022
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net earnings	$ 2,775	$ 3,263	$ 3,132
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	830	850	780
Stock-based compensation expense	452	438	343
Restructuring and other charges	301	527	218
Deferred taxes on earnings	(122)	(923)	577
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Inventory	(852)	668	214
Accounts payable	2,840	(1,240)	(909)
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Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Deficit - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Millions	Total	Common Stock	Additional Paid-in Capital	Accumulated Deficit	Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income
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Balance at end of period at Oct. 31, 2023	$ (1,069)	$ 10	1,505	(2,361)	(223)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
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Issuance of common stock in connection with employee stock plans and other	$ (74)		(74)
Repurchases of common stock (Note 12) (in shares)	(62,700)	(62,856)
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Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Deficit (Parenthetical) - $ / shares	12 Months Ended
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Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

12 Months Ended

Oct. 31, 2024

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Basis of Presentation

The accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements of HP and its wholly-owned subsidiaries are prepared in conformity with U.S. GAAP.

Principles of Consolidation

The Consolidated Financial Statements include the accounts of HP and its subsidiaries and affiliates in which HP has a controlling financial interest or is the primary beneficiary. All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated.

Reclassifications

HP has reclassified certain prior-year amounts to conform to the current-year presentation.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in HP’s Consolidated Financial Statements and accompanying notes. Actual results may differ materially from those estimates.

Foreign Currency Translation

HP predominantly uses the U.S. dollar as its functional currency. Assets and liabilities denominated in non-U.S. dollars are remeasured into U.S. dollars at current exchange rates for monetary assets and liabilities and at historical exchange rates for non-monetary assets and liabilities. Net revenue, costs and expenses denominated in non-U.S. dollars are recorded in U.S. dollars at monthly average exchange rates prevailing during the period. HP includes gains or losses from foreign currency remeasurement in Interest and other, net in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings. Certain foreign subsidiaries designate the local currency as the functional currency, and HP records the translation of their assets and liabilities into U.S. dollars at the balance sheet dates as translation adjustments and includes them as a component of Accumulated other comprehensive loss.

Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements

In September 2022, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued guidance that enhances the transparency about the use of supplier finance programs. Under the new guidance, companies that use a supplier finance program in connection with the purchase of goods or services are required to disclose information about those programs to allow users of financial statements to understand the nature, activity during the period, changes from period to period, and potential magnitude. HP adopted this guidance in the first quarter of fiscal year 2024, except for the disclosure on roll forward information which will be adopted in fiscal year 2025, in line with the effective adoption dates prescribed by the FASB. See Note 7, “Supplementary Financial Information,” for additional disclosure related to HP’s supplier finance programs.

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted

In November 2024, the FASB issued guidance that requires disaggregation of specific expense categories in disclosures within the footnotes to the financial statements on an annual and interim basis. HP is required to adopt this guidance for its annual period ending October 31, 2028 and all interim periods thereafter on a prospective basis. Early adoption is permitted. HP is currently evaluating the impact of this guidance on its disclosures.

In December 2023, the FASB issued guidance that enhances the transparency of income tax disclosures by expanding annual disclosure requirements related to the rate reconciliation and income taxes paid. HP is required to adopt this guidance for its annual period ending October 31, 2026. Early adoption is permitted. HP is currently evaluating the impact of this guidance on its disclosures.

In November 2023, the FASB issued guidance that updates reportable segment disclosure requirements primarily through enhanced disclosures about significant segment expenses and information used to assess segment performance on an annual and interim basis. HP is required to adopt this guidance for its annual period ending October 31, 2025 and all interim periods thereafter. Early adoption is permitted. HP is currently evaluating the impact of this guidance on its disclosures.

Revenue Recognition

General

HP recognizes revenues at a point in time or over time depicting the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which HP expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. HP follows the five-step model for revenue recognition as summarized below:

1.Identify the contract with a customer - A contract with customer exists when (i) it is approved and signed by all parties, (ii) each party’s rights and obligations can be identified, (iii) payment terms are defined, (iv) it has commercial substance and (v) the customer has the ability and intent to pay. HP evaluates customers’ ability to pay based on various factors like historical payment experience, financial metrics and customer credit scores. While the majority of our sales contracts contain standard terms and conditions, there are certain contracts with non-standard terms and conditions.

2.Identify the performance obligations in the contract - HP evaluates each performance obligation in an arrangement to determine whether it is distinct, such as hardware and/or service. A performance obligation constitutes distinct goods or services when the customer can benefit from such goods or services either on its own or together with other resources that are readily available to the customer and the performance obligation is distinct within the context of the contract.

3.Determine the transaction price - Transaction price is the amount of consideration to which HP expects to be entitled in exchange for transferring goods or services to the customer. If the transaction price includes a variable amount, HP estimates the amount it expects to be entitled to using either the expected value or the most likely amount method. HP reduces the transaction price at the time of revenue recognition for customer and distributor programs and incentive offerings, rebates, promotions, other volume-based incentives and expected returns. HP uses estimates to determine the expected variable consideration for such programs based on factors like historical experience, expected consumer behavior and market conditions. HP has elected the practical expedient of not accounting for significant financing components if the period between revenue recognition and when the customer pays for the product or service is one year or less.

4.Allocate the transaction price to performance obligations in the contract - When a sales arrangement contains multiple performance obligations, such as hardware and/or services, HP allocates revenue to each performance obligation in proportion to their selling price. The selling price for each performance obligation is based on its Standalone Selling Price (“SSP”). HP establishes SSP using the price charged for a performance obligation when sold separately (“observable price”) and, in some instances, using the price established by management having the relevant authority. When observable price is not available, HP establishes SSP maximizing the use of observable inputs based on management judgment while considering internal factors such as historical discounting trends for products and services, pricing practices and other observable factors.

5.Recognize revenue when (or as) the performance obligation is satisfied - Revenue is recognized when, or as, a performance obligation is satisfied by transferring control of a promised good or service to a customer. HP generally invoices the customer upon delivery of the goods or services and the payments are due as per contract terms. For fixed price support or maintenance contracts that are in the nature of stand-ready obligations, payments are generally received in advance from customers and revenue is recognized on a straight-line basis over the duration of the contract.

HP reports revenue net of any taxes collected from customers and remitted to government authorities, and the collected taxes are recorded as other current liabilities until remitted to the relevant government authority. HP includes costs related to shipping and handling in Cost of net revenue.

HP records revenue on a gross basis when HP is a principal in the transaction and on a net basis when HP is acting as an agent between the customer and the vendor. HP considers several factors to determine whether it is acting as a principal or an agent, most notably whether HP is the primary obligor to the customer, has established its own pricing and has inventory and credit risks.

Hardware

HP transfers control of the products to the customer at the time the product is delivered to the customer and recognizes revenue accordingly, unless customer acceptance is uncertain or significant obligations to the customer remain unfulfilled. HP records revenue from the sale of equipment under sales-type leases as revenue at the commencement of the lease.

Services

HP recognizes revenue from fixed-price support, maintenance and other service contracts over time depicting the pattern of service delivery and recognizes the costs associated with these contracts as incurred.

Contract Assets and Liabilities

Contract assets are rights to consideration in exchange for goods or services that HP has transferred to a customer when such right is conditional on something other than the passage of time. Such contract assets are not material to HP’s Consolidated Financial Statements.

Contract liabilities are recorded as deferred revenues when amounts invoiced to customers are more than the revenues recognized or when payments are received in advance for fixed-price support or maintenance contracts. The short-term and long-term deferred revenues are reported within the Other current liabilities and Other non-current liabilities respectively.

Cost to obtain a contract and fulfillment cost

Incremental direct costs of obtaining a contract primarily consist of sales commissions. HP has elected the practical expedient to expense as incurred the costs to obtain a contract with a benefit period equal to or less than one year. For contracts with a period of benefit greater than one year, HP capitalizes incremental costs of obtaining a contract with a customer and amortizes these costs over their expected period of benefit provided such costs are recoverable.

Fulfillment costs consist of set-up and transition costs related to other service contracts. These costs generate or enhance resources of HP that will be used in satisfying the performance obligation in the future and are capitalized and amortized over the expected period of the benefit, provided such costs are recoverable.

See Note 7, “Supplementary Financial Information” for details on net revenue by region, cost to obtain a contract and fulfillment cost, contract liabilities and value of remaining performance obligations.

Leases

At the inception of a contract, HP assesses whether the contract is, or contains, a lease. The assessment is based on (1) whether the contract involves the use of a distinct identified asset, (2) whether HP obtains the right to substantially all the economic benefit from the use of the asset throughout the period, and (3) whether HP has the right to direct the use of the asset.

All significant lease arrangements are recognized at lease commencement. Leases with a lease term of 12 months or less at inception are not recorded on the Consolidated Balance Sheets and are expensed on a straight-line basis over the lease term in the Consolidated Statement of Earnings. HP determines the lease term by assuming the exercise of renewal options that are reasonably certain. As most of the leases do not provide an implicit interest rate, HP uses the unsecured borrowing rate and risk-adjusts that rate to approximate a collateralized rate at the commencement date to determine the present value of future payments that are reasonably certain.

Stock-Based Compensation

HP determines stock-based compensation expense based on the measurement date fair value of the award. HP recognizes compensation cost only for those awards expected to meet the service and performance vesting conditions on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period of the award. HP determines compensation costs at the aggregate grant level for service-based awards and at the individual vesting tranche level for awards with performance and/or market conditions. HP estimates the forfeiture rate based on its historical experience. 

Retirement and Post-Retirement Plans

HP has various defined benefit, other contributory and non-contributory retirement and post-retirement plans. HP generally amortizes unrecognized actuarial gains and losses on a straight-line basis over the average remaining estimated service life of participants. In limited cases, HP amortizes actuarial gains and losses using the corridor approach. See Note 4, “Retirement and Post-Retirement Benefit Plans” for a full description of these plans and the accounting and funding policies.

Advertising Cost

Costs to produce advertising are expensed as incurred during production. Costs to communicate advertising are expensed when the advertising is first run. Such costs totaled approximately $628 million, $611 million and $696 million in fiscal years 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively.

Restructuring and Other Charges

HP records charges associated with management-approved restructuring plans to reorganize one or more of HP’s business segments, to remove duplicative headcount and infrastructure associated with business acquisitions or to simplify business processes and accelerate innovation. Restructuring charges can include severance costs to reduce a specified number of employees, enhanced early retirement incentives, infrastructure charges to vacate facilities and consolidate operations, and contract cancellation costs. HP records restructuring charges based on estimated employee terminations, committed early retirements and site closure and consolidation plans. HP accrues for severance and other employee separation costs under these actions when it is probable that benefits will be paid and the amount is reasonably estimable. The rates used in determining severance accruals are based on existing plans, historical experiences and negotiated settlements. Other charges include non-recurring costs, including those as a result of information technology rationalization efforts and transformation program management costs, and are distinct from ongoing operational costs. These costs primarily relate to third-party professional services and other non-recurring costs.

Taxes on Earnings

HP recognizes deferred tax assets and liabilities for the expected tax consequences of temporary differences between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their reported amounts using enacted tax rates in effect for the year the differences are expected to reverse. HP records a valuation allowance to reduce the deferred tax assets to the amount that is more likely than not to be realized.

HP records accruals for uncertain tax positions when HP believes that it is not more likely than not that the tax position will be sustained on examination by the taxing authorities based on the technical merits of the position. HP makes adjustments to these accruals when facts and circumstances change, such as the closing of a tax audit or the refinement of an estimate. The provision for income taxes includes the effects of adjustments for uncertain tax positions, as well as any related interest and penalties.

HP is subject to the Global Intangible Low-Taxed Income (“GILTI”) tax in the U.S. and elects to recognize these taxes as a current expense in the period incurred.

Accounts Receivable

HP records allowance for credit losses for the current expected credit losses inherent in the asset over its expected life. The allowance for credit losses is maintained based on the relevant information about past events, including historical experience, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable forecasts that affect the collectability of the reported amount.

HP records a specific reserve for individual accounts when HP becomes aware of specific customer circumstances, such as in the case of a bankruptcy filing or deterioration in the customer’s operating results or financial position. If there are additional changes in circumstances related to the specific customer, HP further adjusts estimates of the recoverability of receivables. HP assesses collectability by pooling receivables where similar risk characteristics exist.

HP maintains an allowance for credit losses for all other customers based on a variety of factors, including the use of third-party credit risk models that generate quantitative measures of default probabilities based on market factors, financial condition of customers, length of time receivables are past due, trends in the weighted-average risk rating for the portfolio, macroeconomic conditions, information derived from competitive benchmarking, significant one-time events, and historical experience. The past due or delinquency status of a receivable is based on the contractual payment terms of the receivable.

HP utilizes certain third-party arrangements in the normal course of business as part of HP’s cash and liquidity management and also to provide liquidity to certain partners to facilitate their working capital requirements. These financing arrangements, which in certain cases provide for partial recourse, result in the transfer of HP’s trade receivables to a third-party. HP reflects amounts transferred to, but not yet collected from the third-party in Accounts receivable in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. For arrangements involving an element of recourse, the fair value of the recourse obligation is measured using market data from similar transactions and reported as a current liability in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Concentrations of Risk

Financial instruments that potentially subject HP to significant concentrations of credit risk consist principally of cash and cash equivalents, investments, receivables from trade customers and contract manufacturers and derivatives.

HP maintains cash and cash equivalents, investments, derivatives and certain other financial instruments with various financial institutions. These financial institutions are located in many different geographic regions, and HP’s policy is designed to limit exposure from any particular institution. As part of its risk management processes, HP performs periodic evaluations of the relative credit standing of these financial institutions. HP has not sustained material credit losses from instruments held at these financial institutions. HP utilizes derivative contracts to protect against the effects of foreign currency, interest rate and, on certain investment exposures. Such contracts involve the risk of non-performance by the counterparty, which could result in a material loss. The likelihood of which HP deems to be remote.

HP sells a significant portion of its products through third-party distributors and resellers and, as a result, maintains individually significant receivable balances with these parties. If the financial condition or operations of these distributors’ and resellers’ aggregated business deteriorates substantially, HP’s operating results could be adversely affected. The ten largest distributor and reseller receivable balances, which were concentrated primarily in North America and Europe, collectively represented approximately 38% and 41% of gross accounts receivable as of October 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. One customer, TD Synnex Corp, accounted for 9.7% of gross accounts receivable as of October 31, 2024 and 13.2% of gross accounts receivable as of October 31, 2023. Credit risk with respect to other accounts receivable is generally diversified due to HP’s large customer base and their dispersion across many different industries and geographic markets. HP performs ongoing credit evaluations of the financial condition of its third-party distributors, resellers and other customers and may require collateral, such as letters of credit and bank guarantees, in certain circumstances. 

HP utilizes outsourced manufacturers around the world to manufacture HP-designed products. HP may purchase product components from suppliers and sell those components to its outsourced manufacturers thereby creating receivable balances from the outsourced manufacturers. The three largest outsourced manufacturer receivable balances collectively represented 89% and 58% of HP’s supplier receivables of $0.8 billion and $0.3 billion as of October 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. HP includes the supplier receivables in Other current assets in the Consolidated Balance Sheets on a gross basis. HP’s credit risk associated with these receivables is mitigated wholly or in part, by the amount HP owes to these outsourced manufacturers, as HP generally has the legal right to offset its payables to the outsourced manufacturers against these receivables. HP does not reflect the sale of these components in net revenue and does not recognize any profit on these component sales until the related products are sold by HP, at which time any profit is recognized as a reduction to cost of products net revenue. 

HP obtains a significant number of components from single source suppliers like Canon, due to technology, availability, price, quality or other considerations. The loss of a single source supplier, the deterioration of HP’s relationship with a single source supplier, or any unilateral modification to the contractual terms under which HP is supplied components by a single source supplier could adversely affect HP’s net revenue, cash flows and gross margins.

Inventory

HP records inventory at the lower of cost or market (net realizable value) on a first-in, first-out basis. Cost is computed using standard cost which approximates actual cost. Adjustments, if required, to reduce the cost of inventory to market are made for estimated excess, obsolete or impaired balances after considering judgments related to future demand and market conditions.

Property, Plant and Equipment, Net

HP reflects property, plant and equipment at cost less accumulated depreciation. HP capitalizes additions and improvements and expenses maintenance and repairs as incurred. Depreciation expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of the assets. Estimated useful lives are five to 40 years for buildings and improvements and three to 15 years for machinery and equipment. HP depreciates leasehold improvements over the life of the lease or the asset, whichever is shorter. HP depreciates equipment held for lease over the initial term of the lease to the equipment’s estimated residual value. On retirement or disposition, the asset cost and related accumulated depreciation are removed from the Consolidated Balance Sheets with any gain or loss recognized in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings.

Internal Use Software and Cloud Computing Arrangements

HP capitalizes external costs and directly attributable internal costs to acquire or create internal use software which are incurred subsequent to the completion of the preliminary project stage. These costs relate to activities such as software design, configuration, coding, testing, and installation. Costs related to post-implementation activities such as training and maintenance are expensed as incurred. Once the software is substantially complete and ready for its intended use, capitalized development costs are amortized straight-line over the estimated useful life of the software, generally not to exceed five years.

HP also enters into certain cloud-based software hosting arrangements that are accounted for as service contracts. For internal-use software obtained through a hosting arrangement that is in the nature of a service contract, HP incurs certain implementation costs such as integrating, configuring, and software customization, which are consistent with costs incurred during the application development stage for on-premise software. HP applies the same guidance to determine costs that are eligible for capitalization. For these arrangements, HP amortizes the capitalized development costs straight-line over the fixed, non-cancellable term of the associated hosting arrangement plus any reasonably certain renewal periods. HP also applies the same impairment model to both internal-use software and capitalized implementation costs in a software hosting arrangement that is in the nature of a service contract.

Goodwill

HP reviews goodwill for impairment annually during its fourth quarter and whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying amount of goodwill may not be recoverable. HP can elect to perform a qualitative assessment to test a reporting unit’s goodwill for impairment or directly perform the quantitative impairment test. Based on the qualitative assessment, if HP determines that the fair value of a reporting unit is more likely than not (i.e., a likelihood of more than 50 percent) to be less than its carrying amount, a quantitative impairment test will be performed.

If a quantitative impairment test is performed, HP compares the fair value of each reporting unit to its carrying amount. The fair values are derived most significantly from the income approach, with lesser weight attributed to the market approach. Under the income approach, HP estimates the fair value of a reporting unit based on the present value of estimated future cash flows. Cash flow projections are based on management’s estimates of revenue growth rates and operating margins, taking into consideration industry and market conditions. The discount rate is based on the weighted-average cost of capital adjusted for the relevant risk associated with business-specific characteristics and the uncertainty related to the reporting unit’s ability to execute on the projected cash flows. Under the market approach, HP estimates fair value based on market multiples of earnings derived from comparable publicly-traded companies with similar operating and investment characteristics as the reporting unit. HP weights the fair value derived from the market approach depending on the level of comparability of these publicly-traded companies to the reporting unit. When market comparables are not meaningful or not available, HP estimates the fair value of a reporting unit using only the income approach.

If the fair value of a reporting unit exceeds the carrying amount of the net assets assigned to that reporting unit, goodwill is not impaired. If the fair value of the reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, goodwill is impaired and the excess of the reporting unit’s carrying value over the fair value is recognized as an impairment loss.

Debt and Marketable Equity Securities Investments

HP determines the appropriate classification of its investments at the time of purchase and re-evaluates the classifications at each balance sheet date. Debt and marketable equity securities are generally considered available-for-sale. All highly liquid investments with maturities of three months or less at the date of purchase are classified as cash equivalents. Marketable debt securities with maturities of twelve months or less are classified as short-term investments and marketable debt securities with maturities greater than twelve months are classified based on their availability for use in current operations. Marketable equity securities, including mutual funds, are classified as either short or long-term based on the nature of each security and its availability for use in current operations.

Available-for-sale debt securities are reported at fair value with unrealized gains and losses, net of applicable taxes, in Accumulated other comprehensive loss. Unrealized gains and losses on equity securities, credit losses and impairments on available-for-sale debt securities are recorded in Consolidated Statements of Earnings. Realized gains and losses on available-for-sale securities are calculated at the individual security level and included in Interest and other, net in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings.

HP monitors its investment portfolio for potential impairment and credit losses on a quarterly basis. If HP intends to sell a debt security or it is more likely than not that HP will be required to sell the security before recovery, then a decline in fair value below cost is recorded as an impairment charge in Interest and other, net and a new cost basis in the investment is established.

In other cases, if the carrying amount of an investment in debt securities exceeds its fair value and the decline in value is determined to be due to credit related reasons, HP records a credit loss allowance, limited by the amount that fair value is less than the amortized cost basis. HP recognizes the corresponding charge in Interest and other, net and the remaining unrealized loss, if any, in Accumulated other comprehensive loss in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Factors that HP considers while determining the credit loss allowance includes, but is not limited to, severity and the reason for the decline in value, interest rate changes and counterparty long-term ratings.

Derivatives

HP uses derivative instruments, primarily forward contracts, option contracts, interest rate swaps, total return swaps, treasury rate locks and forward starting swaps to hedge certain foreign currency, interest rate and, return on certain investment exposures. HP also may use other derivative instruments not designated as hedges, such as forwards used to hedge foreign currency balance sheet

exposures. HP does not use derivative instruments for speculative purposes. See Note 10, “Financial Instruments” for a full description of HP’s derivative instrument activities and related accounting policies.

Legal Contingencies

HP is involved in various lawsuits, claims, investigations and proceedings that arise in the ordinary course of business. HP records a liability for contingencies when it believes it is both probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated. See Note 14, “Litigation and Contingencies” for a full description of HP’s loss contingencies and related accounting policies.

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Segment Information

12 Months Ended

Oct. 31, 2024

Segment Reporting [Abstract]

Segment Information

Segment Information

HP’s operations are organized into three reportable segments: Personal Systems, Printing, and Corporate Investments. HP’s organizational structure is based on many factors that the chief operating decision maker (“CODM”) uses to evaluate, view and run the business operations, which include, but are not limited to, customer base and homogeneity of products and technology. The segments are based on this organizational structure and information reviewed by HP’s CODM to evaluate segment results. The CODM uses earnings from operations to evaluate the performance of the overall business and to allocate resources to each of the segments.

The accounting policies HP uses to derive segment results are substantially the same as those used by HP in preparing these financial statements. HP derives the results of the business segments directly from its internal management reporting system.

HP does not allocate certain operating expenses, which it manages at the corporate level, to its segments. These unallocated amounts include expenses such as certain corporate governance costs and infrastructure investments, stock-based compensation expense, restructuring and other charges, acquisition and divestiture charges, amortization of intangible assets and Russia exit charges.

Segment Operating Results from Operations and the reconciliation to HP consolidated results were as follows:

	For the fiscal years ended October 31
	2024		2023		2022
	In millions
Net revenue:
Commercial PS	$	25,486	$	24,712	$	29,616
Consumer PS	10,709		10,972		14,395
Personal Systems	36,195		35,684		44,011
Supplies	11,295		11,452		11,761
Commercial Printing	4,841		5,250		5,339
Consumer Printing	1,202		1,327		1,802
Printing	17,338		18,029		18,902
Corporate Investments	25		7		2
Total segment net revenue	53,558		53,720		62,915
Other	1		(2)		(5)
Total net revenue	$	53,559	$	53,718	$	62,910
Earnings before taxes:
Personal Systems	$	2,194	$	2,129	$	2,761
Printing	3,290		3,399		3,619
Corporate Investments	(132)		(142)		(230)
Total segment earnings from operations	5,352		5,386		6,150
Corporate and unallocated costs and other	(380)		(375)		(461)
Stock-based compensation expense	(452)		(438)		(343)
Restructuring and other charges	(301)		(527)		(218)
Acquisition and divestiture charges	(83)		(240)		(318)
Amortization of intangible assets	(318)		(350)		(228)
Russia exit charges	—		—		(23)
Interest and other, net	(539)		(519)		(235)
Total earnings before taxes	$	3,279	$	2,937	$	4,324

Realignment

Effective at the beginning of its first quarter of fiscal year 2024, HP realigned its business unit financial reporting more closely with its customer market segmentation. The realignment resulted in the transfer of LaserJet printers net revenues from Consumer Printing to Commercial Printing. HP reflected this change to its business unit information in prior reporting periods on an as-if basis which resulted in the reclassification of net revenues from Consumer Printing to Commercial Printing. The reporting change had no impact to previously reported segment net revenue, consolidated net revenue, earnings from operations, net earnings or net earnings per share (“EPS”).

Segment Assets

HP allocates assets to its business segments based on the segments primarily benefiting from the assets. Total assets by segment and the reconciliation of segment assets to HP consolidated assets were as follows:

	As of October 31
	2024		2023
	In millions
Personal Systems	$	22,378	$	18,791
Printing	16,457		15,955
Corporate Investments	181		176
Corporate and unallocated assets	893		2,082
Total assets	$	39,909	$	37,004

Major Customers

No single customer represented 10% or more of HP’s net revenue in any fiscal year presented.

Geographic Information

Net revenue by country is based upon the sales location that predominately represents the customer location. Other than the United States, no country represented more than 10% of HP net revenue in any fiscal year presented.

Net revenue by country was as follows:

	For the fiscal years ended October 31
	2024		2023		2022
			In millions
United States	$	18,790	$	18,829	$	21,626
Other countries	34,769		34,889		41,284
Total net revenue	$	53,559	$	53,718	$	62,910

Net property, plant and equipment by country in which HP operates was as follows:

	As of October 31
	2024		2023
	In millions
United States	$	1,471	$	1,351
Singapore	335		341
South Korea	297		307
Malaysia	275		287
Other countries	536		541
Total property, plant and equipment, net	$	2,914	$	2,827

No single country other than those represented above exceeded 10% or more of HP’s total net property, plant and equipment in any fiscal year presented.

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Restructuring and Other Charges

12 Months Ended

Oct. 31, 2024

Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]

Restructuring and Other Charges

Restructuring and Other Charges

Summary of Restructuring Plans

HP’s restructuring activities in fiscal years 2024, 2023 and 2022 summarized by plan were as follows:

	Fiscal 2023 Plan					Other prior year plans(1)		Total
	Severance and EER			Non-labor
	In millions
Accrued balance as of October 31, 2021	$	—		$	—	$	90	$	90
Charges	—			—		193		193
Cash payments	—			—		(217)		(217)
Non-cash and other adjustments	—			—		(34)		(34)
Accrued balance as of October 31, 2022	—			—		32		32
Charges	402			41		1		444
Cash payments	(172)			(15)		(35)		(222)
Non-cash and other adjustments	(142)		(2)	(8)		4		(146)
Accrued balance as of October 31, 2023	88			18		2		108
Charges	205			16		12		233
Cash payments	(173)			(18)		(5)		(196)
Non-cash and other adjustments	—			(5)		(2)		(7)
Accrued balance as of October 31, 2024	$	120		$	11	$	7	$	138
Total costs incurred to date as of October 31, 2024	$	607		$	57	$	878	$	1,542
Reflected in Consolidated Balance Sheets:
Other current liabilities	$	120		$	3	$	7	$	130
Other non-current liabilities	$	—		$	8	$	—	$	8

(1)    Primarily includes the fiscal 2020 plan along with other legacy plans, all of which are substantially complete. HP does not expect any further material activity associated with these plans.

(2)    Includes reclassification of liability related to the EER plan of $139 for certain healthcare and medical savings account benefits to pension and post-retirement plans. See Note 4 “Retirement and Post-Retirement Benefit Plans” for further information.

Fiscal 2023 Plan

On November 18, 2022, HP’s Board of Directors approved the Future Ready Plan intended to enable digital transformation, portfolio optimization and operational efficiency which HP expects will be implemented through fiscal year 2025. HP expects workforce reductions of approximately 7,000 employees. HP estimates that it will incur pre-tax charges of approximately $1.0 billion of which approximately $0.7 billion primarily in labor costs related to workforce reductions and the remaining costs will relate to non-labor actions and other charges.

Other Charges

Other charges include non-recurring costs, including those as a result of information technology rationalization efforts and transformation program management costs, and are distinct from ongoing operational costs. These costs primarily relate to third-party professional services and other non-recurring costs. HP incurred $68 million, $83 million and $25 million of other charges in fiscal year 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively.

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Retirement and Post-Retirement Benefit Plans

12 Months Ended

Oct. 31, 2024

Retirement Benefits [Abstract]

Retirement and Post-Retirement Benefit Plans

Retirement and Post-Retirement Benefit Plans

Defined Benefit Plans

HP sponsors a number of defined benefit pension plans worldwide. The most significant defined benefit plan, the HP Inc. Pension Plan (“Pension Plan”) is a frozen plan in the United States.

HP reduces the benefit payable to certain U.S. employees under the Pension Plan for service before 1993, if any, by any amounts due to the employee under HP’s frozen defined contribution Deferred Profit-Sharing Plan (“DPSP”). As of October 31, 2024 and 2023, the fair value of HP’s DPSP plan assets was $297 million and $311 million, respectively. The DPSP obligations are equal to the plan assets and are recognized as an offset to the Pension Plan when HP calculates its defined benefit pension cost and obligations.

Post-Retirement Benefit Plans

HP sponsors retiree health and welfare benefit plans, of which the most significant are in the United States. Under the HP Inc. Retiree Welfare Benefits Plan, certain pre-2003 retirees and grandfathered participants with continuous service to HP since 2002 are eligible to receive partially subsidized medical coverage based on years of service at retirement. HP’s share of the premium cost is capped for all subsidized medical coverage provided under the HP Inc. Retiree Welfare Benefits Plan. HP currently leverages the employer group waiver plan process to provide HP Inc. Retiree Welfare Benefits Plan post-65 prescription drug coverage under Medicare Part D, thereby giving HP access to federal subsidies to help pay for retiree benefits. 

Certain employees not grandfathered for partially subsidized medical coverage under the above programs, and employees hired after 2002 but before August 2008, are eligible for credits under the HP Inc. Retiree Welfare Benefits Plan. Credits offered after September 2008 are provided in the form of matching credits on employee contributions made to a voluntary employee beneficiary association upon attaining age 45 or as part of early retirement programs. On retirement, former employees may use these credits for the reimbursement of certain eligible medical expenses, including premiums required for coverage.

Defined Contribution Plans

HP offers various defined contribution plans for U.S. and non-U.S. employees. Total defined contribution expense was $133 million, $131 million, and $119 million in fiscal year 2024, 2023, and 2022, respectively.

U.S. employees are automatically enrolled in the HP Inc. 401(k) Plan when they meet eligibility requirements, unless they decline participation. The employer matching contributions in the HP Inc. 401(k) Plan is 100% of the first 4% of eligible compensation contributed by employees, and the employer match is vested after three years of employee service. Generally, an employee must be employed by HP Inc. on the last day of the calendar year to receive a match.

Pension and Post-Retirement Benefit Expense 

The components of HP’s pension and post-retirement benefit (credit) cost recognized in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings were as follows:

	For the fiscal years ended October 31
	2024		2023		2022		2024		2023		2022		2024		2023		2022
	U.S. Defined Benefit Plans						Non-U.S. Defined Benefit Plans						Post-Retirement Benefit Plans
	In millions
Service cost	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	37	$	39	$	56	$	1	$	1	$	1
Interest cost	228		217		161		46		41		22		15		15		8
Expected return on plan assets	(246)		(258)		(298)		(51)		(53)		(48)		(15)		(14)		(9)
Amortization and deferrals:
Actuarial loss (gain)	28		18		5		(1)		4		36		(15)		(16)		(15)
Prior service cost (credit)	—		—		—		6		5		5		(10)		(11)		(11)
Net periodic benefit cost (credit)	10		(23)		(132)		37		36		71		(24)		(25)		(26)
Settlement loss	—		—		—		2		—		—		—		—		—
Special termination benefit cost	—		105		—		—		—		—		—		34		—
Total periodic benefit cost (credit)	$	10	$	82	$	(132)	$	39	$	36	$	71	$	(24)	$	9	$	(26)

The components of net periodic benefit (credit) cost other than the service cost component are included in Interest and other, net in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings.

The weighted-average assumptions used to calculate the total periodic benefit (credit) cost were as follows: 

	For the fiscal years ended October 31
	2024		2023		2022		2024		2023		2022		2024		2023		2022
	U.S. Defined Benefit Plans						Non-U.S. Defined Benefit Plans						Post-Retirement Benefit Plans
Discount rate	6.2	%	5.7	%	2.9	%	3.9	%	3.5	%	1.3	%	6.0	%	5.6	%	2.5	%
Expected increase in compensation levels	2.0	%	2.0	%	2.0	%	3.0	%	3.0	%	2.6	%	—	%	—	%	—	%
Expected long-term return on plan assets	6.6	%	6.4	%	5.1	%	5.3	%	5.4	%	4.3	%	5.2	%	3.3	%	2.0	%
Interest crediting rate	5.5	%	5.0	%	5.0	%	2.6	%	2.6	%	2.6	%	5.4	%	4.2	%	2.9	%

Funded Status

The funded status of the defined benefit and post-retirement benefit plans was as follows:

	As of October 31
	2024		2023		2024		2023		2024		2023
	U.S. Defined Benefit Plans				Non-U.S. Defined Benefit Plans				Post-Retirement Benefit Plans
	In millions
Change in fair value of plan assets:
Fair value of assets — beginning of year	$	3,853	$	4,170	$	959	$	907	$	382	$	383
Actual return on plan assets	598		(67)		111		8		33		17
Employer contributions	26		27		53		36		4		4
Participant contributions	—		—		17		17		28		32
Benefits paid	(258)		(274)		(54)		(38)		(48)		(54)
Settlement	(1)		(3)		(28)		(33)		—		—
Transfers	—		—		—		—		(82)		—
Currency impact	—		—		27		62		—		—
Fair value of assets — end of year	$	4,218	$	3,853	$	1,085	$	959	$	317	$	382
Change in benefits obligation
Projected benefit obligation — beginning of year	$	3,854	$	3,969	$	1,185	$	1,145	$	299	$	274
Service cost	—		—		37		39		1		1
Interest cost	228		217		46		41		15		15
Participant contributions	—		—		17		17		28		32
Actuarial loss (gain)	395		(160)		116		(71)		(8)		(3)
Benefits paid	(258)		(274)		(54)		(38)		(48)		(54)
Plan amendments	—		—		—		4		—		—
Settlement	(1)		(3)		(28)		(33)		—		—
Special termination benefit cost	—		105		—		—		—		34
Currency impact	—		—		26		81		—		—
Projected benefit obligation — end of year	$	4,218	$	3,854	$	1,345	$	1,185	$	287	$	299
Funded status at end of year	$	—	$	(1)	$	(260)	$	(226)	$	30	$	83
Accumulated benefit obligation	$	4,217	$	3,854	$	1,248	$	1,088

The cumulative net actuarial losses for our defined pension plans and retiree welfare plans increased year over year. These loss increases were primarily due to decreases in discount rates and other assumption changes. The increase in losses was partially offset due to higher than expected return on assets.

The weighted-average assumptions used to calculate the projected benefit obligations were as follows:

	For the fiscal years ended October 31
	2024		2023		2024		2023		2024		2023
	U.S. Defined Benefit Plans				Non-U.S. Defined Benefit Plans				Post-Retirement Benefit Plans
Discount rate	5.3	%	6.2	%	3.2	%	3.9	%	5.2	%	6.0	%
Expected increase in compensation levels	2.0	%	2.0	%	2.7	%	3.0	%	—	%	—	%
Interest crediting rate	5.2	%	5.5	%	2.6	%	2.6	%	4.7	%	5.4	%

The net assets and liabilities for HP’s defined benefit and post-retirement benefit plans recognized on HP’s Consolidated Balance Sheet were as follows:

	As of October 31
	2024		2023		2024		2023		2024		2023
	U.S. Defined Benefit Plans				Non-U.S. Defined Benefit Plans				Post-Retirement Benefit Plans
	In millions
Other non-current assets	$	277	$	266	$	50	$	40	$	35	$	87
Other current liabilities	(31)		(31)		(10)		(22)		(4)		(3)
Other non-current liabilities	(246)		(236)		(300)		(244)		(1)		(1)
Funded status at end of year	$	—	$	(1)	$	(260)	$	(226)	$	30	$	83

The following table summarizes the pre-tax net actuarial loss (gain) and prior service cost (credit) recognized in Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for the defined benefit and post-retirement benefit plans.

	As of October 31, 2024
	U.S. Defined Benefit Plans		Non-U.S. Defined Benefit Plans		Post-Retirement Benefit Plans
	In millions
Net actuarial loss (gain)	$	571	$	73	$	(192)
Prior service cost (credit)	—		36		(46)
Total recognized in Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	$	571	$	109	$	(238)

Defined benefit plans with projected benefit obligations exceeding the fair value of plan assets were as follows:

	As of October 31
	2024		2023		2024		2023
	U.S. Defined Benefit Plans				Non-U.S. Defined Benefit Plans
	In millions
Aggregate fair value of plan assets	$	—	$	—	$	894	$	780
Aggregate projected benefit obligation	$	277	$	267	$	1,207	$	1,052

Defined benefit plans with accumulated benefit obligations exceeding the fair value of plan assets were as follows:

	As of October 31
	2024		2023		2024		2023
	U.S. Defined Benefit Plans				Non-U.S. Defined Benefit Plans
	In millions
Aggregate fair value of plan assets	$	—	$	—	$	610	$	563
Aggregate accumulated benefit obligation	$	277	$	267	$	859	$	758

Fair Value of Plan Assets

The table below sets forth the fair value of plan assets by asset category within the fair value hierarchy as of October 31, 2024. Refer to Note 9, “Fair Value” for details on fair value hierarchy. Certain investments that are measured at fair value using the Net Asset Value (“NAV”) per share as a practical expedient have not been categorized in the fair value hierarchy. The fair value amounts presented in this table provide a reconciliation of the fair value hierarchy to the total value of plan assets.

	As of October 31, 2024
	U.S. Defined Benefit Plans								Non-U.S. Defined Benefit Plans								Post-Retirement Benefit Plans
	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
	In millions
Asset category:
Equity securities(1)	$	—	$	17	$	—	$	17	$	8	$	109	$	—	$	117	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—
Debt securities(2)
Corporate	—		2,213		—		2,213		—		16		—		16		—		143		—		143
Government	—		1,392		—		1,392		—		59		—		59		—		102		—		102
Insurance contracts	—		—		—		—		—		72		—		72		—		—		—		—
Common collective trusts and 103-12 Investment entities(3)	—		—		—		—		—		10		—		10		—		—		—		—
Investment funds(4)	10		—		—		10		—		347		—		347		45				—		45
Cash and cash equivalents(5)	17		23		—		40		21		1		—		22		—		—		—		—
Other(6)	(251)		(147)		—		(398)		—		116		—		116		(8)				—		(8)
Net plan assets subject to leveling	$	(224)	$	3,498	$	—	$	3,274	$	29	$	730	$	—	$	759	$	37	$	245	$	—	$	282
Investments using NAV as a practical expedient(7)							944								326								35
Investments at fair value							$	4,218							$	1,085							$	317

     The table below sets forth the fair value of plan assets by asset category within the fair value hierarchy as of October 31, 2023.

	As of October 31, 2023
	U.S. Defined Benefit Plans								Non-U.S. Defined Benefit Plans								Post-Retirement Benefit Plans
	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
	In millions
Asset category:
Equity securities(1)	$	1	$	28	$	—	$	29	$	8	$	92	$	—	$	100	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—
Debt securities(2)
Corporate	—		1,855		—		1,855		—		17		—		17		—		214		—		214
Government	—		1,208		—		1,208		—		55		—		55		—		100		—		100
Real estate funds	—		—		—		—		—		—		—		—		—		—		—		—
Insurance contracts	—		—		—		—		—		67		—		67		—		—		—		—
Common collective trusts and 103-12 Investment entities(3)	—		—		—		—		—		8		—		8		—		—		—		—
Investment funds(4)	10		—		—		10		—		292		—		292		67				—		67
Cash and cash equivalents(5)	41		31		—		72		21		1		—		22		(1)		—		—		(1)
Other(6)	(109)		(147)		—		(256)		—		89		—		89		—				—		—
Net plan assets subject to leveling	$	(57)	$	2,975	$	—	$	2,918	$	29	$	621	$	—	$	650	$	66	$	314	$	—	$	380
Investments using NAV as a practical expedient(7)							935								309								2
Investments at fair value							$	3,853							$	959							$	382

(1)Investments in publicly traded equity securities are valued using the closing price on the measurement date as reported on the stock exchange on which the individual securities are traded.

(2)The fair value of corporate, government and asset-backed debt securities is based on observable inputs of comparable market transactions. Also included in this category is debt issued by national, state and local governments and agencies.

(3)Department of Labor 103-12 IE (Investment Entity) designation is for plan assets held by two or more unrelated employee benefit plans which includes limited partnerships and venture capital partnerships. Certain common collective trusts and interests in 103-12 entities are valued using NAV as a practical expedient.

(4)Includes publicly traded funds of investment companies that are registered with the SEC, funds that are not publicly traded and a non-U.S. fund-of-fund arrangement.

(5)Includes cash and cash equivalents such as short-term marketable securities. Cash and cash equivalents include money market funds, which are valued based on NAV. Other assets were classified in the fair value hierarchy based on the lowest level input (e.g., quoted prices and observable inputs) that is significant to the fair value measure in its entirety.

(6)Includes primarily reverse repurchase agreements, unsettled transactions, and derivative instruments.

(7)These investments include alternative investments, which primarily consist of private equities and hedge funds. The valuation of alternative investments, such as limited partnerships and joint ventures, may require significant management judgment. For alternative investments, valuation is based on NAV as reported by the asset manager or investment company and adjusted for cash flows, if necessary. In making such an assessment, a variety of factors are reviewed by management, including but not limited to the timeliness of NAV as reported by the asset manager and changes in general economic and market conditions subsequent to the last NAV reported by the asset manager.

•Private equities include limited partnerships such as equity, buyout, venture capital, real estate and other similar funds that invest in the United States and internationally where foreign currencies are hedged.

•Hedge funds include limited partnerships that invest both long and short primarily in common stocks and credit, relative value, event-driven equity, distressed debt and macro strategies. Management of the hedge funds has the ability to shift investments from value to growth strategies, from small to large capitalization stocks and bonds, and from a net long position to a net short position.

These investments also include Common Collective Trusts and 103-12 Investment Entities as defined in note (3) above and Investment Funds as defined in note (4) above.

 Plan Asset Allocations 

Refer to the fair value hierarchy table above for actual assets allocations across the benefit plans. The weighted-average target asset allocations across the benefit plans represented in the fair value tables above were as follows:

	2024 Target Allocation
Asset Category	U.S. Defined Benefit Plans		Non-U.S. Defined Benefit Plans		Post-Retirement Benefit Plans
Equity-related investments	—	%	36.4	%	—	%
Debt securities	91.0	%	37.1	%	100.0	%
Real estate	—	%	10.8	%	—	%
Cash and cash equivalents	—	%	3.1	%	—	%
Other	9.0	%	12.6	%	—	%
Total	100.0	%	100.0	%	100.0	%

Investment Policy 

HP’s investment strategy is to seek a competitive rate of return relative to an appropriate level of risk depending on the funded status of each plan and the timing of expected benefit payments. The majority of the plans’ investment managers employ active investment management strategies with the goal of outperforming the broad markets in which they invest. Risk management practices include diversification across asset classes and investment styles and periodic rebalancing toward asset allocation targets. A number of the plans’ investment managers are authorized to utilize derivatives for investment or liability exposures, and HP may utilize derivatives to affect asset allocation changes or to hedge certain investment or liability exposures.

The target asset allocation selected for each U.S. plan (pension and post-retirement) reflects a risk/return profile HP believes is appropriate relative to each plan’s liability structure and return goals. HP conducts periodic asset-liability studies for U.S. plans to model various potential asset allocations in comparison to each plan’s forecasted liabilities and liquidity needs. Due to the strong funded status for the U.S. Pension Plan, consistent with our policy, steps have been taken to de-risk the portfolio by reallocation of assets to liability hedging fixed-income investments.

Outside the United States, asset allocation decisions are typically made by an independent board of trustees for the specific plan. As in the United States, investment objectives are designed to generate returns that will enable the plan to meet its future obligations. HP reviews the investment strategy and where appropriate, can offer some assistance in the selection of investment managers, with final decisions on asset allocation and investment managers made by the board of trustees for the specific plan.

Basis for Expected Long-Term Rate of Return on Plan Assets

The expected long-term rate of return on plan assets reflects the expected returns for each major asset class in which the plan invests and the weight of each asset class in the target mix. Expected asset returns reflect the current yield on government bonds, risk premiums for each asset class and expected real returns which considers each country’s specific inflation outlook. Because HP’s investment policy is to employ primarily active investment managers who seek to outperform the broader market, the expected returns are adjusted to reflect the expected additional returns net of fees.

Retirement Incentive Program

As part of the Fiscal 2023 Plan, HP announced a voluntary EER program for its U.S. employees in January 2023. Voluntary participation in the EER program was limited to employees at least 55 years old with 10 or more years of service at HP. Employees accepted into the EER program left HP on dates ranging from March 15, 2023 to October 31, 2023. The U.S. defined benefit pension plan was amended to provide that the EER benefit was to be paid from the plan for eligible electing EER participants. The retirement incentive benefit was calculated as a lump sum based on years of service at HP at the time of retirement, ranging from 20 to 52 weeks of pay. As a result of this retirement incentive, HP recognized a special termination benefit (“STB”) expense of $105 million for the year ended October 31, 2023 as a restructuring charge. This expense is the present value of all additional benefits that HP will distribute from the pension plan assets.

All employees participating in the EER program were offered the opportunity to continue health care coverage at the active employee contribution rates for up to 36 months following retirement, but not beyond age 65 when Medicare is available. In addition, HP provided up to $12,000 in employer credits under the Retirement Medical Savings Account program. HP recognized an additional STB expense of $34 million as restructuring and other charges for the year ended October 31, 2023 for the health care incentives.

Future Contributions and Funding Policy

Our policy is to fund our pension plans so that we meet at least the minimum contribution required by local government, funding and taxing authorities. In fiscal year 2025, we expect to contribute approximately $36 million to non-U.S. pension plans, $30 million to cover benefit payments to U.S. non-qualified plan participants and $4 million to cover benefit claims for our post-retirement benefit plans.

Estimated Future Benefits Payments

As of October 31, 2024, HP estimates that the future benefits payments for the retirement and post-retirement plans are as follows:

Fiscal year	U.S. Defined Benefit Plans		Non-U.S. Defined Benefit Plans		Post-Retirement Benefit Plans
	In millions
2025	$	352	$	53	$	34
2026	354		56		28
2027	355		58		23
2028	355		60		21
2029	350		65		21
Next five fiscal years to October 31, 2034	1,587		382		97

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Stock-Based Compensation

12 Months Ended

Oct. 31, 2024

Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]

Stock-Based Compensation

Stock-Based Compensation

HP’s stock-based compensation plans include incentive compensation plans and an employee stock purchase plan.

Stock-Based Compensation Expense and Related Income Tax Benefits for Operations

Stock-based compensation expense and the resulting tax benefits for operations were as follows:

	For the fiscal years ended October 31
	2024		2023		2022
	In millions
Stock-based compensation expense	$	452	$	438	$	343
Income tax benefit	(77)		(72)		(59)
Stock-based compensation expense, net of tax	$	375	$	366	$	284

Cash received from option exercises under the HP Inc 2004 Stock Incentive Plan (the “2004 SIP”) and the HP Inc. 2021 Employee Stock Purchase Plan (the “2021 ESPP”) was $72 million, $51 million, and $53 million in fiscal year 2024, 2023, and 2022, respectively. The benefit realized for the tax deduction from option exercises in fiscal years 2024, 2023 and 2022 was $1 million, $2 million and $4 million, respectively.

Stock-Based Incentive Compensation Plans 

HP’s stock-based incentive compensation plan includes equity plan adopted in 2004, as amended and restated (“principal equity plan”). Stock-based awards granted under the equity plan includes restricted stock awards, stock options and performance-based awards. Employees meeting certain employment qualifications are eligible to receive stock-based awards. The aggregate number of shares of HP’s stock authorized for issuance under the principal equity plan is 668.8 million.

Restricted stock awards are non-vested stock awards that may include grants of restricted stock or restricted stock units. Restricted stock awards and cash-settled awards are generally subject to forfeiture if employment terminates prior to the lapse of the restrictions. Such awards generally vest one to three years from the date of grant. During the vesting period, ownership of the restricted stock cannot be transferred. Restricted stock has the same dividend and voting rights as common stock and is considered to be issued and outstanding upon grant. The dividends paid on restricted stock are non-forfeitable. Restricted stock units do not have the voting rights of common stock, and the shares underlying restricted stock units are not considered issued and outstanding upon grant. However, shares underlying restricted stock units are included in the calculation of diluted net EPS. Restricted stock units have forfeitable dividend equivalent rights equal to the dividend paid on common stock. HP expenses the fair value of restricted stock awards ratably over the period during which the restrictions lapse. The majority of restricted stock units issued by HP contain only service vesting conditions. HP also grants performance-adjusted restricted stock units which vest only on the satisfaction of both service and the achievement of certain performance goals including market conditions prior to the expiration of the awards.

Stock options granted under the principal equity plan are generally non-qualified stock options, but the principal equity plan permits some options granted to qualify as incentive stock options under the U.S. Internal Revenue Code. Stock options generally vest over three to four years from the date of grant. The exercise price of a stock option is equal to the closing price of HP’s stock on the option grant date. The majority of stock options issued by HP contain only service vesting conditions. HP grants performance-contingent stock options that vest only on the satisfaction of both service and market conditions prior to the expiration of the awards. No stock option awards were granted during the fiscal year 2024. The expenses associated with stock options were not material for any of the periods presented. As of October 31, 2024, the total unrecognized pre-tax stock-based compensation expense related to stock options was $2 million, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average vesting period of 0.9 years.

RSU and stock option grants provide for accelerated vesting in certain circumstances as defined in the plans and related grant agreements, including termination in connection with a change in control.

Restricted Stock Units

HP uses the closing stock price on the grant date to estimate the fair value of service-based restricted stock units. HP estimates the fair value of restricted stock units subject to performance-adjusted vesting conditions using a combination of the closing stock price on the grant date and a Monte Carlo simulation model. The assumptions used to measure the fair value of restricted stock units subject to performance-adjusted vesting conditions in the Monte Carlo simulation model were as follows:

	For the fiscal years ended October 31
	2024		2023		2022
Expected volatility(1)	33.9	%	44.4	%	41.6	%
Risk-free interest rate(2)	4.1	%	4.0	%	1.0	%
Expected performance period in years(3)	2.9		2.9		2.9

(1)The expected volatility was estimated using the historical volatility derived from HP’s common stock.

(2)The risk-free interest rate was estimated based on the yield on U.S. Treasury zero-coupon issues.

(3)The expected performance period was estimated based on the length of the remaining performance period from the grant date.

A summary of restricted stock units activity is as follows:

	As of October 31
	2024			2023			2022
	Shares	Weighted- Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share		Shares	Weighted- Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share		Shares	Weighted- Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share
	In thousands			In thousands			In thousands
Outstanding at beginning of year	30,209	$	31	28,688	$	30	30,197	$	23
Granted	18,262	$	32	18,500	$	31	15,337	$	36
Vested	(14,483)	$	33	(15,291)	$	29	(14,168)	$	22
Forfeited	(2,120)	$	31	(1,688)	$	31	(2,678)	$	25
Outstanding at end of year	31,868	$	30	30,209	$	31	28,688	$	30

The total grant date fair value of restricted stock units vested in fiscal years 2024, 2023 and 2022 was $471 million, $442 million and $314 million, respectively. As of October 31,2024, total unrecognized pre-tax stock-based compensation expense related to non-

vested restricted stock units was $414 million, which is expected to be recognized over the remaining weighted-average vesting period of 1.4 years.

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

HP sponsors the 2021 ESPP, pursuant to which eligible employees may contribute up to 10% of base compensation, subject to certain income limits, to purchase shares of HP’s common stock. 

Pursuant to the terms of the 2021 ESPP, employees purchase stock under the 2021 ESPP at a price equal to 95% of HP’s closing stock price on the purchase date. No stock-based compensation expense was recorded in connection with those purchases because the criteria of a non-compensatory plan were met. The aggregate number of shares of HP’s stock authorized for issuance under the 2021 ESPP was 50 million.

Shares Reserved

Shares available for future grant and shares reserved for future issuance under the stock-based incentive compensation plans and the 2021 ESPP were as follows:

	As of October 31
	2024	2023	2022
	In thousands
Shares available for future grant	144,553	133,033	174,264
Shares reserved for future issuance	181,463	169,503	208,351

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Taxes on Earnings

12 Months Ended

Oct. 31, 2024

Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]

Taxes on Earnings

Taxes on Earnings

Provision for Taxes

The domestic and foreign components of earnings before taxes were as follows:

	For the fiscal years ended October 31
h	2024		2023		2022
	In millions
U.S.	$	537	$	650	$	1,406
Non-U.S.	2,742		2,287		2,918
	$	3,279	$	2,937	$	4,324

The provision for (benefit from) taxes on earnings was as follows:

	For the fiscal years ended October 31
	2024		2023		2022
	In millions
U.S. federal taxes:
Current	$	245	$	226	$	272
Deferred	34		(549)		27
Non-U.S. taxes:
Current	357		337		338
Deferred	(193)		(305)		503
State taxes:
Current	33		42		9
Deferred	28		(77)		43
	$	504	$	(326)	$	1,192

The differences between the U.S. federal statutory income tax rate and HP’s effective tax rate were as follows:

	For the fiscal years ended October 31
	2024		2023		2022
U.S. federal statutory income tax rate from continuing operations	21.0	%	21.0	%	21.0	%
State income taxes, net of federal tax benefit	2.2	%	1.7	%	1.3	%
Impact of foreign earnings including GILTI and FDII, net	(0.7)	%	(1.4)	%	(7.9)	%
Valuation allowances	(7.1)	%	(7.3)	%	0.3	%
Uncertain tax positions and audit settlements	1.0	%	3.2	%	2.8	%
Impact of internal reorganization	—	%	(27.4)	%	9.4	%
Other, net	(1.0)	%	(0.9)	%	0.7	%
	15.4	%	(11.1)	%	27.6	%

The effective tax rate differs from the U.S. federal statutory rate of 21% for fiscal year 2024 primarily due to impacts of changes in valuation allowances and favorable tax rates associated with certain earnings from HP's operations in lower-tax jurisdictions throughout the world.

In fiscal year 2024, HP recorded $214 million of net income tax benefits related to non-recurring items in the provision for taxes. This amount included $198 million related to changes in valuation allowances, $60 million related to restructuring charges, $14 million related to the filing of tax returns in various jurisdictions, and $11 million related to acquisition charges. These benefits were partially offset by $39 million of uncertain tax position charges and $25 million related to changes in tax rates.

In fiscal year 2023, HP recorded $1.1 billion of net income tax benefits related to non-recurring items in the provision for taxes. This amount included $726 million of tax effects related to internal reorganization, $255 million related to changes in valuation allowances, $101 million related to restructuring charges, $58 million related to the filing of tax returns in various jurisdictions, and $42 million related to acquisition charges. These benefits were partially offset by income tax charges of $60 million related to audit settlements in various jurisdictions, $27 million of uncertain tax position charges, and $25 million related to extinguishment of debt.

In fiscal year 2022, HP recorded $456 million of net income tax charges related to non-recurring items in the provision for taxes. This amount included $649 million of tax effects related to internal reorganization, $107 million of uncertain tax position charges, $55 million related to withholding taxes on undistributed foreign earnings, $51 million related to audit settlements in various jurisdictions and $26 million of other net tax charges. These charges were partially offset by income tax benefits of $189 million related to the filing of tax returns in various jurisdictions, $156 million related to changes in valuation allowances, $44 million related to restructuring charges, and $43 million related to Poly acquisition charges. In fiscal year 2022, HP recorded excess tax benefits of $33 million associated with stock options, restricted stock units and performance-adjusted restricted stock.

As a result of certain employment actions and capital investments HP has undertaken, income from manufacturing and services in certain countries is subject to reduced tax rates, and in some cases is wholly exempt from taxes, through 2029. The gross income tax benefits attributable to these actions and investments were estimated to be $217 million ($0.22 diluted net EPS) in fiscal year 2024, $190 million ($0.19 diluted net EPS) in fiscal year 2023 and $313 million ($0.30 diluted net EPS) in fiscal year 2022.

Uncertain Tax Positions

A reconciliation of unrecognized tax benefits is as follows:

	For the fiscal years ended October 31
	2024		2023		2022
	In millions
Balance at beginning of year	$	1,137	$	1,045	$	829
Increases:
For current year’s tax positions	82		61		26
For prior years’ tax positions	52		186		299
Decreases:
For prior years’ tax positions	(9)		(35)		(60)
Statute of limitations expirations	(33)		(8)		(5)
Settlements with taxing authorities	(12)		(112)		(44)
Balance at end of year	$	1,217	$	1,137	$	1,045

As of October 31, 2024, the amount of gross unrecognized tax benefits was $1.2 billion, of which up to $853 million would affect HP’s effective tax rate if realized. Total gross unrecognized tax benefits increased by $80 million for the twelve months ended October 31, 2024. HP recognizes interest income from favorable settlements and interest expense and penalties accrued on unrecognized tax benefits in the provision for taxes in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings. As of October 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, HP had accrued $135 million, $102 million and $64 million, respectively, for interest and penalties.

HP engages in continuous discussions and negotiations with taxing authorities regarding tax matters in various jurisdictions. HP expects complete resolution of certain tax years with various tax authorities within the next 12 months. HP believes it is reasonably possible that its existing gross unrecognized tax benefits may be reduced by up to $190 million within the next 12 months, affecting HP’s effective tax rate if realized.

HP is subject to income tax in the United States and approximately 61 other countries and is subject to routine corporate income tax audits in many of these jurisdictions. In addition, HP is subject to numerous ongoing audits by federal, state and foreign tax authorities. The IRS is conducting an audit of HP’s 2018 and 2019 income tax returns.

With respect to major state and foreign tax jurisdictions, HP is no longer subject to tax authority examinations for years prior to 2007. No material tax deficiencies have been assessed in major state or foreign tax jurisdictions related to ongoing audits as of October 31, 2024.

HP believes it has provided adequate reserves for all tax deficiencies or reductions in tax benefits that could result from federal, state and foreign tax audits. HP regularly assesses the likely outcomes of these audits in order to determine the appropriateness of HP’s

tax provision. HP adjusts its uncertain tax positions to reflect the impact of negotiations, settlements, rulings, advice of legal counsel, and other information and events pertaining to a particular audit. However, income tax audits are inherently unpredictable and there can be no assurance that HP will accurately predict the outcome of these audits. The amounts ultimately paid on resolution of an audit could be materially different from the amounts previously included in the Provision for taxes and therefore the resolution of one or more of these uncertainties in any particular period could have a material impact on net income or cash flows.

HP has not provided for U.S. federal income and foreign withholding taxes on $5.1 billion of undistributed earnings from non-U.S. operations as of October 31, 2024 because HP intends to reinvest such earnings indefinitely outside of the United States. Determination of the amount of unrecognized deferred tax liability related to these earnings is not practicable.

Deferred Income Taxes

 The significant components of deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities were as follows:

	As of October 31
	2024		2023
	In millions
Deferred tax assets:
Loss and credit carryforwards	$	7,050	$	7,194
Intercompany transactions—excluding inventory	357		540
Fixed assets	113		110
Warranty	100		124
Employee and retiree benefits	242		232
Deferred revenue	240		250
Capitalized research and development	1,014		821
Operating lease liabilities	272		242
Investment in partnership	710		703
Other	395		469
Gross deferred tax assets	10,493		10,685
Valuation allowances	(6,688)		(6,994)
Total deferred tax assets	3,805		3,691
Deferred tax liabilities:
Unremitted earnings of foreign subsidiaries	(107)		(88)
Right-of-use assets from operating leases	(235)		(223)
Intangible assets	(159)		(205)
Cash flow hedges	(24)		(64)
Total deferred tax liabilities	(525)		(580)
Net deferred tax assets	$	3,280	$	3,111

Deferred tax assets and liabilities included in the Consolidated Balance Sheets as follows:

	As of October 31
	2024		2023
	In millions
Deferred tax assets	$	3,311	$	3,155
Deferred tax liabilities	(31)		(44)
Total	$	3,280	$	3,111

 As of October 31, 2024, HP had recorded deferred tax assets for net operating loss (“NOL”) carryforwards as follows:

	Gross NOLs		Deferred Taxes on NOLs		Valuation allowance		Initial Year of Expiration
	In millions
Federal	$	69	$	15	$	(3)	2025
State	1,955		107		(32)		2025
Foreign	24,615		6,803		(6,246)		2028
Balance at end of year	$	26,639	$	6,925	$	(6,281)

As of October 31, 2024, HP had recorded deferred tax assets for various tax credit carryforwards as follows:

	Carryforward		Valuation Allowance		Initial Year of Expiration
	In millions
Tax credits in state and foreign jurisdictions	$	305	$	(36)	2025
Balance at end of year	$	305	$	(36)

Deferred Tax Asset Valuation Allowance

The deferred tax asset valuation allowance and changes were as follows:

	For the fiscal years ended October 31
	2024		2023		2022
	In millions
Balance at beginning of year	$	6,994	$	7,592	$	7,749
Income tax (benefit) expense	(300)		(650)		(274)
Goodwill, other comprehensive loss (income), currency translation and charges to other accounts	(6)		52		117
Balance at end of year	$	6,688	$	6,994	$	7,592

Gross deferred tax assets as of October 31, 2024, 2023, and 2022 were reduced by valuation allowances of $6.7 billion, $7.0 billion and $7.6 billion, respectively. In fiscal year 2024, the deferred tax asset valuation allowance decreased by $306 million primarily due to an increase in the expected utilization of foreign net operating losses. In fiscal year 2023, the deferred tax asset valuation allowance decreased by $598 million primarily due to internal reorganization impacting foreign net operating losses and U.S. deferred tax assets that are anticipated to be realized at a lower effective rate than the federal statutory rate. In fiscal year 2022, the deferred tax asset valuation allowance decreased by $157 million primarily due to a reduction in the expected utilization of foreign net operating losses, U.S. deferred tax assets that are anticipated to be realized at a lower effective tax rate than the federal statutory tax rate, and the impact of the acquisition of Poly on the company’s deferred tax assets.

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Supplementary Financial Information

12 Months Ended

Oct. 31, 2024

Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]

Supplementary Financial Information

Supplementary Financial Information

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash

	As of October 31
	2024		2023
	In millions
Cash and cash equivalents	$	3,238	$	3,107
Restricted cash(1)	15		125
	$	3,253	$	3,232

(1) Restricted Cash is related to amounts collected and held on behalf of a third-party for trade receivables previously sold.

Accounts Receivable

The allowance for credit losses related to accounts receivable and changes were as follows:

	For the fiscal years ended October 31
	2024		2023		2022
	In millions
Balance at beginning of period	$	93	$	107	$	111
Current-period allowance for credit losses	3		(2)		7
Deductions, net of recoveries	(13)		(12)		(11)
Balance at end of period	$	83	$	93	$	107

HP utilizes certain third-party arrangements in the normal course of business as part of HPs cash and liquidity management and also to provide liquidity to certain partners to facilitate their working capital requirements. These financing arrangements, which in certain circumstances may contain partial recourse, result in a transfer of HP’s receivables and risk to the third-party. As these transfers qualify as true sales under the applicable accounting guidance, the receivables are de-recognized from the Consolidated Balance Sheets upon transfer, and HP receives a payment for the receivables from the third-party within a mutually agreed upon time period. For arrangements involving an element of recourse, the recourse obligation is measured using market data from the similar transactions and reported as a current liability in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The recourse obligations as of October 31, 2024 and 2023 were not material.

The following is a summary of the activity under these arrangements:

	For the fiscal years ended October 31
	2024		2023		2022
	In millions
Balance at beginning of year (1)	$	141	$	185	$	131
Trade receivables sold	12,200		13,391		12,028
Cash receipts	(12,063)		(13,449)		(11,942)
Foreign currency and other	6		14		(32)
Balance at end of year (1)	$	284	$	141	$	185

(1) Amounts outstanding from third parties reported in Accounts Receivable in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Inventory

	As of October 31
	2024		2023
	In millions
Finished goods	$	4,338	$	3,930
Purchased parts and fabricated assemblies	3,382		2,932
	$	7,720	$	6,862

Other Current Assets

	As of October 31
	2024		2023
	In millions
Supplier and other receivables	$	2,180	$	1,349
Prepaid and other current assets	1,462		1,445
Value-added taxes receivable	1,028		852
	$	4,670	$	3,646

Property, Plant and Equipment, Net

	As of October 31
	2024		2023
	In millions
Land, buildings and leasehold improvements	$	2,527	$	2,332
Machinery and equipment, including equipment held for lease	5,465		5,384
	7,992		7,716
Accumulated depreciation	(5,078)		(4,889)
	$	2,914	$	2,827

Depreciation expense was $501 million, $491 million and $542 million in fiscal years 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively.

Other Non-Current Assets

	As of October 31
	2024		2023
	In millions
Deferred tax assets	$	3,311	$	3,155
Intangible assets	1,319		1,593
Right-of-use assets	1,165		1,188
Prepaid pension and post-retirement benefit assets	362		393
Deposits and prepaid	322		427
Other	1,129		853
	$	7,608	$	7,609

Other Current Liabilities

	As of October 31
	2024		2023
	In millions
Sales and marketing programs	$	3,060	$	3,053
Deferred revenue	1,446		1,424
Other accrued taxes	1,233		994
Employee compensation and benefit	970		1,046
Warranty	486		569
Operating lease liabilities	443		430
Tax liability	291		217
Other	2,449		2,479
	$	10,378	$	10,212

Other Non-Current Liabilities

	As of October 31
	2024		2023
	In millions
Deferred revenue	$	1,487	$	1,324
Tax liability	839		904
Operating lease liabilities	787		825
Pension, post-retirement, and post-employment liabilities	607		546
Deferred tax liability	31		44
Other	531		688
	$	4,282	$	4,331

Interest and Other, Net

	For the fiscal years ended October 31
	2024		2023		2022
	In millions
Interest expense on borrowings	$	(452)	$	(548)	$	(359)
Factoring costs(1)	(155)		(136)		—
Net (loss) gain on debt extinguishment	(3)		107		—
Non-operating retirement-related credits	14		51		144
Tax indemnifications	—		—		(1)
Other, net	57		7		(19)
	$	(539)	$	(519)	$	(235)

(1)Factoring costs for fiscal year 2022 were included in Selling, general and administrative and were not material.

Net Revenue by Region

	For the fiscal years ended October 31
	2024		2023		2022
	In millions
Americas	$	23,251	$	23,095	$	26,544
Europe, Middle East and Africa	18,044		17,819		21,300
Asia-Pacific and Japan	12,264		12,804		15,066
Total net revenue	$	53,559	$	53,718	$	62,910

Value of Remaining Performance Obligations

As of October 31, 2024, the estimated value of transaction price allocated to remaining performance obligations was $3.9 billion. HP expects to recognize approximately $1.7 billion of the unearned amount in next 12 months and $2.2 billion thereafter.

HP has elected the practical expedients and accordingly does not disclose the aggregate amount of the transaction price allocated to remaining performance obligations if:

•the contract has an original expected duration of one year or less; or

•the revenue from the performance obligation is recognized over time on an as-invoiced basis when the amount corresponds directly with the value to the customer; or

•the portion of the transaction price that is variable in nature is allocated entirely to a wholly unsatisfied performance obligation.

The remaining performance obligations are subject to change and may be affected by various factors, such as termination of contracts, contract modifications and adjustment for currency.

Costs of Obtaining Contracts and Fulfillment Cost

As of October 31, 2024, deferred contract fulfillment and acquisition costs balances were $36 million and $50 million, respectively, included in Other current assets and Other non-current assets in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. During the fiscal year ended October 31, 2024, the Company amortized $86 million of these costs.

As of October 31, 2023, deferred contract fulfillment and acquisition costs balances were $35 million and $44 million, respectively, included in Other current assets and Other non-current assets in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. During the fiscal year ended October 31, 2023, the Company amortized $88 million of these costs.

Contract Liabilities

As of October 31, 2024 and 2023, HP’s contract liabilities balances were $2.9 billion and $2.7 billion, respectively, included in Other current liabilities and Other non-current liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

The increase in the contract liabilities balance for the fiscal year 2024 was primarily driven by sales of fixed-price support and maintenance services, partially offset by $1.4 billion of revenue recognized that were included in the contract liabilities balance as of October 31, 2023.

As of October 31, 2023 and 2022, HP’s contract liabilities balances were $2.7 billion and $2.5 billion, respectively, included in Other current liabilities and Other non-current liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

The increase in the contract liabilities balance for the fiscal year 2023 was primarily driven by sales of fixed-price support and maintenance services, partially offset by $1.3 billion of revenue recognized that were included in the contract liabilities balance as of October 31, 2022.

Supplier Finance Programs

HP facilitates voluntary supplier finance programs to provide certain suppliers the opportunity to sell their right to HP’s payment obligations to participating financial institutions. Under this program, HP agrees to pay the participating financial institutions the stated amount of confirmed invoices from its designated suppliers on the original maturity dates of the invoices. Participation by suppliers in these programs have no impact on the payment terms and amounts due from HP. HP does not have an economic interest in a supplier's participation in the program and is not a party to the agreement between the supplier and the financial institutions. In connection with these programs, HP does not pledge assets or other forms of guarantees as security for the committed payment to the participating financial institutions. For certain programs, HP pays a monthly service fee to a third-party administrator that provides the supplier finance platform and related support. HP and the participating financial institutions may terminate the agreement upon at least 30 days notice. As of October 31, 2024 and October 31, 2023, HP had $7.8 billion and $6.6 billion, respectively, in obligations outstanding (i.e., unpaid invoices) that were confirmed as valid under the supplier finance programs. Of the amounts confirmed as valid under the program and outstanding, the amounts owed to participating financial institutions were $0.9 billion as of both October 31, 2024 and October 31, 2023, respectively. These obligations are included within the Accounts payable line item of HP’s Consolidated Balance Sheet.

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Goodwill and Intangible Assets

12 Months Ended

Oct. 31, 2024

Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]

Goodwill and Intangible Assets

Goodwill and Intangible Assets

Goodwill allocated to HP’s reportable segments and changes in the carrying amount of goodwill were as follows:  

	Personal Systems		Printing		Corporate Investments		Total
	In millions
Balance as of October 31, 2022(1)	$	4,695	$	3,728	$	118	$	8,541
Acquisitions	27		4		—		31
Foreign currency translation and other	—		19		—		19
Balance as of October 31, 2023(1)	4,722		3,751		118		8,591
Acquisitions	26		2		—		28
Foreign currency translation and other	—		8		—		8
Balance as of October 31, 2024(1)	$	4,748	$	3,761	$	118	$	8,627

(1)Goodwill is net of accumulated impairment losses of $0.8 billion related to Corporate Investments recorded in fiscal year 2011.

Goodwill is tested for impairment at the reporting unit level. As of October 31, 2024, our reporting units are consistent with the reportable segments identified in Note 2, “Segment Information”. Personal Systems had a negative carrying amount of net assets as of October 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022 primarily as a result of a favorable cash conversion cycle.

Intangible Assets

HP’s acquired intangible assets were composed of:

	As of October 31, 2024						As of October 31, 2023
	Gross		Accumulated Amortization		Net		Gross		Accumulated Amortization		Net
	In millions
Customer contracts, customer lists and distribution agreements	$	868	$	458	$	410	$	827	$	369	$	458
Technology and patents	1,772		989		783		1,763		785		978
Trade name and trademarks	218		92		126		215		58		157
Total intangible assets	$	2,858	$	1,539	$	1,319	$	2,805	$	1,212	$	1,593

As of October 31, 2024, estimated future amortization expense related to intangible assets was as follows:

Fiscal year	In millions
2025	$	253
2026	243
2027	238
2028	193
2029	125
Thereafter	267
Total	$	1,319

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Fair Value

12 Months Ended

Oct. 31, 2024

Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]

Fair Value

Fair Value

Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. 

Fair Value Hierarchy

HP uses valuation techniques that are based upon observable and unobservable inputs. Observable inputs are developed using market data such as publicly available information and reflect the assumptions market participants would use, while unobservable inputs are developed using the best information available about the assumptions market participants would use. Assets and liabilities are classified in the fair value hierarchy based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement:

Level 1—Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

Level 2—Quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability and market-corroborated inputs.

Level 3—Unobservable inputs for the asset or liability.

The fair value hierarchy gives the highest priority to observable inputs and lowest priority to unobservable inputs.

The following table presents HP’s assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis:

	As of October 31, 2024								As of October 31, 2023
	Fair Value Measured Using								Fair Value Measured Using
	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
	In millions
Assets:
Cash Equivalents
Corporate debt	$	—	$	1,012	$	—	$	1,012	$	—	$	589	$	—	$	589
Government debt(1)	1,332		—		—		1,332		1,900		—		—		1,900
Available-for-Sale Investments
Financial institution instruments	—		3		—		3		—		3		—		3
Marketable securities and mutual funds(2)	54		130		—		184		33		45		—		78
Derivative Instruments
Interest rate contracts	—		4		—		4		—		—		—		—
Foreign currency contracts	—		225		—		225		—		489		—		489
Total assets	$	1,386	$	1,374	$	—	$	2,760	$	1,933	$	1,126	$	—	$	3,059
Liabilities:
Derivative Instruments
Interest rate contracts	$	—	$	22	$	—	$	22	$	—	$	58	$	—	$	58
Foreign currency contracts	—		158		—		158		—		212		—		212
Other derivatives	—		2		—		2		—		2		—		2
Total liabilities	$	—	$	182	$	—	$	182	$	—	$	272	$	—	$	272

(1)    Government debt includes instruments such as U.S. treasury notes, U.S. agency securities and non-U.S. government bonds. Money market funds invested in government debt and traded in active markets are included in Level 1.

(2)    As of October 31, 2024, $78 million of debt securities were restricted to fund benefits received by qualifying employees under a sponsored defined benefit plan.

Valuation Techniques 

Cash Equivalents and Investments: HP holds time deposits, money market funds, mutual funds, other debt securities primarily consisting of corporate and foreign government notes and bonds, and common stock and equivalents. HP values cash equivalents and equity investments using quoted market prices, alternative pricing sources, including net asset value, or models utilizing market observable inputs. The fair value of debt investments is based on quoted market prices or model-driven valuations using inputs primarily derived from or corroborated by observable market data, and, in certain instances, valuation models that utilize assumptions which cannot be corroborated with observable market data. 

Derivative Instruments: HP uses industry standard valuation models to measure fair value. Where applicable, these models project future cash flows and discount the future amounts to present value using market-based observable inputs, including interest rate curves, HP and counterparty credit risk, foreign exchange rates, and forward and spot prices for currencies and interest rates. See Note 10, “Financial Instruments” for a further discussion of HP’s use of derivative instruments. 

Other Fair Value Disclosures

Short- and Long-Term Debt: HP estimates the fair value of its debt primarily using an expected present value technique, which is based on observable market inputs using interest rates currently available to companies of similar credit standing for similar terms and remaining maturities and considering its own credit risk. The portion of HP’s debt that is hedged is reflected in the Consolidated Balance Sheets as an amount equal to the debt’s carrying amount and a fair value adjustment representing changes in the fair value of the hedged debt obligations arising from movements in benchmark interest rates. The fair value of HP’s short- and long-term debt was $9.4 billion as compared to its carrying amount of $9.7 billion as of October 31, 2024. The fair value of HP’s short- and long-term debt was $8.5 billion as compared to its carrying value of $9.5 billion at October 31, 2023. If measured at fair value in the Consolidated Balance Sheets, short- and long-term debt would be classified in Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.

Other Financial Instruments: For the balance of HP’s financial instruments, primarily accounts receivable, accounts payable and financial liabilities included in Other current liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets, the carrying amounts approximate fair value due to their short-term maturities. If measured at fair value in the Consolidated Balance Sheets, these other financial instruments would be classified as Level 2 or Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.

Non-Marketable Equity Investments and Non-Financial Assets: HP’s non-marketable equity investments are measured at cost less impairment, adjusted for observable price changes. HP’s non-financial assets, such as intangible assets, goodwill and property, plant and equipment, are recorded at fair value in the period an impairment charge is recognized. If measured at fair value in the Consolidated Balance Sheets these would generally be classified within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.

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Financial Instruments

12 Months Ended

Oct. 31, 2024

Investments, All Other Investments [Abstract]

Financial Instruments

Financial Instruments

Cash Equivalents and Available-for-Sale Investments

	As of October 31, 2024								As of October 31, 2023
	Cost		Gross Unrealized Gain		Gross Unrealized Loss		Fair Value		Cost		Gross Unrealized Gain		Gross Unrealized Loss		Fair Value
	In millions
Cash Equivalents:
Corporate debt	$	1,012	$	—	$	—	$	1,012	$	589	$	—	$	—	$	589
Government debt	1,332		—		—		1,332		1,900		—		—		$	1,900
Total cash equivalents	2,344		—		—		2,344		2,489		—		—		2,489
Available-for-Sale Investments:
Financial institution instruments	3		—		—		3		3		—		—		3
Marketable securities and mutual funds(1)	115		69		—		184		40		38		—		78
Total available-for-sale investments	118		69		—		187		43		38		—		81
Total cash equivalents and available-for-sale investments	$	2,462	$	69	$	—	$	2,531	$	2,532	$	38	$	—	$	2,570

(1)    As of October 31, 2024, $78 million of debt securities were restricted to fund benefits received by qualifying employees under a sponsored defined benefit plan.

All highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less at the date of acquisition are considered cash equivalents. As of October 31, 2024 and 2023, the carrying amount of cash equivalents approximated fair value due to the short period of time to maturity. Interest income related to cash, cash equivalents and debt securities was approximately $78 million in fiscal year 2024, $67 million in fiscal year 2023, and $46 million in fiscal year 2022. The estimated fair value of the available-for-sale investments may not be representative of values that will be realized in the future.

Contractual maturities of investments in available-for-sale debt securities were as follows:

	As of October 31, 2024
	Amortized Cost		Fair Value
	In millions
Due in less than one year	$	19	$	19
Due in one to five years	62		62
	$	81	$	81

Non-marketable equity securities in privately held companies are included in Other current and non-current assets in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. These amounted to $107 million and $111 million as of October 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

HP determines credit losses on cash equivalents and available-for-sale debt securities at the individual security level. All instruments are considered investment grade. No credit-related or noncredit-related impairment losses were recorded in fiscal year 2024.

Derivative Instruments

HP uses derivative instruments, primarily forward contracts, interest rate swaps, total return swaps, treasury rate locks, forward starting swaps and option contracts to offset business exposure to foreign currency and interest rate risk on expected future cash flows and on certain existing assets and liabilities. HP may designate its derivative contracts as fair value hedges or cash flow hedges and classifies the cash flows with the activities that correspond to the underlying hedged items. Additionally, for derivatives not designated as hedging instruments, HP categorizes those economic hedges as other derivatives. HP recognizes all derivative instruments at fair value in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

As a result of its use of derivative instruments, HP is exposed to the risk that its counterparties will fail to meet their contractual obligations. Master netting agreements mitigate credit exposure to counterparties by permitting HP to net amounts due from HP to counterparty against amounts due to HP from the same counterparty under certain conditions. To further limit credit risk, HP has collateral security agreements that allow HP’s custodian to hold collateral from, or require HP to post collateral to, counterparties when the net fair value of financial instruments fluctuates. The Company includes gross collateral posted and received in other current assets and other current liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheets, respectively. The fair value of derivatives with credit contingent features in a net liability position was $59 million and $91 million as of October 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively, all of which were fully collateralized within two business days. 

Under HP’s derivative contracts, the counterparty can terminate all outstanding trades following a covered change of control event affecting HP that results in the surviving entity being rated below a specified credit rating. This credit contingent provision did not affect HP’s financial position or cash flows as of October 31, 2024 and 2023.

Fair Value Hedges

HP enters into fair value hedges, such as interest rate swaps, to reduce the exposure of its debt portfolio to changes in fair value resulting from changes in benchmark interest rates on HP’s future interest payments.

For derivative instruments that are designated and qualify as fair value hedges, HP recognizes the change in fair value of the derivative instrument, as well as the offsetting change in the fair value of the hedged item, in Interest and other, net in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings in the period of change.

Cash Flow Hedges

HP uses forward contracts, option contracts, treasury rate locks and forward starting swaps designated as cash flow hedges to protect against the foreign currency exchange and interest rate risks inherent in its forecasted products net revenue, cost of products net revenue, operating expenses and debt issuance. HP’s foreign currency cash flow hedges mature predominantly within twelve months; however, hedges related to long-term procurement arrangements, contractual pricing and/or business unit specific exposures may extend several years.

For derivative instruments that are designated and qualify as cash flow hedges, HP initially records changes in fair value of the derivative instrument in Accumulated other comprehensive loss as a separate component of Stockholders’ deficit in the Consolidated Balance Sheets and subsequently reclassifies these amounts into earnings in the period during which the hedged transaction is recognized in earnings. HP reports the changes in the fair value of the derivative instrument in the same financial statement line item as changes in the fair value of the hedged item.

During fiscal 2024, HP entered into a series of forward starting swap agreements with notional amounts totaling $500 million to hedge the exposure to variability in future cash flows resulting from changes in interest rates related to the anticipated issuance of long-term debt. These agreements were designated as cash flow hedges.

Other Derivatives

Other derivatives not designated as hedging instruments consist primarily of forward contracts used to hedge foreign currency-denominated balance sheet exposures. HP also uses total return swaps to hedge its executive deferred compensation plan liability.

For derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments, HP recognizes changes in fair value of the derivative instrument, as well as the offsetting change in the fair value of the hedged item, in Interest and other, net in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings in the period of change.

Hedge Effectiveness

For interest rate swaps designated as fair value hedges, HP measures hedge effectiveness by offsetting the change in fair value of the hedged item with the change in fair value of the derivative. For foreign currency options, forward contracts and forward starting swaps designated as cash flow hedges, HP measures hedge effectiveness by comparing the cumulative change in fair value of the hedge contract with the cumulative change in fair value of the hedged item, both of which are based on forward rates.

During fiscal year 2024 and 2023, no portion of the hedging instruments’ gain or loss was excluded from the assessment of effectiveness for fair value and cash flow hedges.

 Fair Value of Derivative Instruments in the Consolidated Balance Sheets

The gross notional and fair value of derivative instruments in the Consolidated Balance Sheets were as follows:

	As of October 31, 2024										As of October 31, 2023
	Outstanding Gross Notional		Other Current Assets		Other Non-Current Assets		Other Current Liabilities		Other Non-Current Liabilities		Outstanding Gross Notional		Other Current Assets		Other Non-Current Assets		Other Current Liabilities		Other Non-Current Liabilities
	In millions
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments
Fair value hedges:
Interest rate contracts	$	750	$	—	$	—	$	11	$	10	$	750	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	58
Cash flow hedges:
Foreign currency contracts	14,563		169		36		117		34		15,278		410		70		147		52
Interest rate contracts	500		—		4		—		1		—		—		—		—		—
Total derivatives designated as hedging instruments	15,813		169		40		128		45		16,028		410		70		147		110
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments
Foreign currency contracts	4,284		20		—		7		—		4,446		9		—		13		—
Other derivatives	156		—		—		2		—		125		—		—		2		—
Total derivatives not designated as hedging instruments	4,440		20		—		9		—		4,571		9		—		15		—
Total derivatives	$	20,253	$	189	$	40	$	137	$	45	$	20,599	$	419	$	70	$	162	$	110

Offsetting of Derivative Instruments

HP recognizes all derivative instruments on a gross basis in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. HP does not offset the fair value of its derivative instruments against the fair value of cash collateral posted under its collateral security agreements. As of October 31, 2024 and 2023, information related to the potential effect of HP’s master netting agreements and collateral security agreements was as follows:

	In the Consolidated Balance Sheets
	(i)		(ii)		(iii) = (i)–(ii)		(iv)		(v)			(vi) = (iii)–(iv)–(v)
	Gross Amount Recognized		Gross Amount Offset		Net Amount Presented		Gross Amounts Not Offset
							Derivatives		Financial Collateral			Net Amount
	In millions
As of October 31, 2024
Derivative assets	$	229	$	—	$	229	$	113	$	88	(1)	$	28
Derivative liabilities	$	182	$	—	$	182	$	113	$	61	(2)	$	8
As of October 31, 2023
Derivative assets	$	489	$	—	$	489	$	178	$	291	(1)	$	20
Derivative liabilities	$	272	$	—	$	272	$	178	$	89	(2)	$	5

(1)Represents the cash collateral posted by counterparties as of the respective reporting date for HP’s asset position, net of derivative amounts that could be offset, as of, generally, two business days prior to the respective reporting date.

(2)Represents the collateral posted by HP including any re-use of counterparty cash collateral as of the respective reporting date for HP’s liability position, net of derivative amounts that could be offset, as of, generally, two business days prior to the respective reporting date.

Effect of Derivative Instruments in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings

The pre-tax effect of derivative instruments and related hedged items in a fair value hedging relationship were as follows:

Derivative Instrument	Hedged Item	Location	For the fiscal years ended October 31	Gain/(loss) recognized in earnings on derivative instruments		Gain/(loss) recognized in earnings on hedged item
				In millions
Interest rate contracts	Fixed-rate debt	Interest and other, net	2024	$	36	$	(36)
			2023	$	20	$	(20)
			2022	$	(62)	$	62

The pre-tax effect of derivative instruments in cash flow hedging relationships included in Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) was as follows:

	For the fiscal years ended October 31
	2024		2023		2022
	In millions
Gain/(loss) recognized in Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) on derivatives:
Foreign currency contracts	$	47	$	(427)	$	1,456
Interest rate contracts	$	4	$	—	$	85

The pre-tax effect of derivative instruments in cash flow hedging relationships included in earnings were as follows:

	Gain/ (loss) reclassified from Accumulated other comprehensive loss into earnings
	For the fiscal years ended October 31
	2024		2023		2022
	In millions
Products net revenue	$	408	$	243	$	877
Cost of products net revenue	(142)		(167)		(101)
Operating expenses	(4)		(4)		(1)
Interest and other, net	12		12		4
Total	$	274	$	84	$	779

As of October 31, 2024, HP expects to reclassify an estimated accumulated other comprehensive gain of approximately $21 million, net of taxes, to earnings within the next twelve months associated with cash flow hedges along with the earnings effects of the related forecasted transactions. The amounts ultimately reclassified into earnings could be different from the amounts previously included in Accumulated other comprehensive loss based on the change of market rate, and therefore could have different impact on earnings.

The pre-tax effect of derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments recognized in Interest and other, net in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings was as follows:

	Gain/(loss) recognized in earnings on derivative instrument
	Location	2024		2023		2022
		In millions
Foreign currency contracts	Interest and other, net	$	44	$	(65)	$	41
Other derivatives	Interest and other, net	—		(3)		(4)
Total		$	44	$	(68)	$	37

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Borrowings

12 Months Ended

Oct. 31, 2024

Debt Disclosure [Abstract]

Borrowings

Borrowings

 Notes Payable and Short-Term Borrowings

	As of October 31
	2024				2023
	Amount Outstanding		Weighted-Average Interest Rate		Amount Outstanding		Weighted-Average Interest Rate
	In millions
Current portion of long-term debt	$	1,358	5.0	%	$	179	6.0	%
Notes payable to banks, lines of credit and other	48		—	%	51		—	%
Total notes payable and short-term borrowings	$	1,406			$	230

Long-Term Debt

	As of October 31
	2024		2023
	In millions
U.S. Dollar Global Notes(1)
$1,200 issued at discount to par at a price of 99.863% at 6.0%, due September 2041	$	1,199	$	1,199
$1,150 issued at discount to par at a price of 99.769% at 2.2%, due June 2025	1,150		1,149
$1,000 issued at discount to par at a price of 99.718% at 3.00%, due June 2027	999		999
$850 issued at discount to par at a price of 99.790% at 3.4%, due June 2030	503		503
$1,000 issued at discount to par at a price of 99.808% at 1.45%, due June 2026	521		521
$1,000 issued at discount to par at a price of 99.573% at 2.65%, due June 2031(2)	997		997
$1,000 issued at discount to par at a price of 99.767% at 4.00%, due April 2029	999		999
$1,000 issued at discount to par at a price of 99.966% at 4.20%, due April 2032	676		676
$900 issued at discount to par at a price of 99.841% at 4.75%, due January 2028	899		899
$1,100 issued at discount to par at a price of 99.725% at 5.50%, due January 2033	1,098		1,097
$500 issued at par at a price of 100% at 4.75%, due March 2029	3		3
	9,044		9,042
Other borrowings at 1.47%-8.30%, due in fiscal years 2025-2030	645		506
Fair value adjustment related to hedged debt	(21)		(58)
Unamortized debt issuance cost	(47)		(57)
Current portion of long-term debt	(1,358)		(179)
Total long-term debt	$	8,263	$	9,254

(1)HP may redeem some or all of the fixed-rate U.S. Dollar Global Notes at any time in accordance with the terms thereof. The U.S. Dollar Global Notes are senior unsecured debt.

(2)HP allocated an amount equal to the net proceeds to finance or refinance, in whole or in part, environmentally and socially responsible eligible projects in the following eight areas: renewable energy; green buildings; energy efficiency; clean transportation; pollution prevention and control; eco-efficient and/or circular economy products, production technologies and processes; environmentally sustainable management of living natural resources and land use; and socioeconomic advancement and empowerment.

As disclosed in Note 10, “Financial Instruments”, HP uses interest rate swaps to mitigate some of the exposure of its debt portfolio to changes in fair value resulting from changes in benchmark interest rates. Interest rates shown in the table of long-term debt have not been adjusted to reflect the impact of any interest rate swaps.

As of October 31, 2024, aggregate future maturities of debt at face value (excluding unamortized debt issuance cost of $47 million, discounts on debt issuance of $11 million and fair value adjustment related to hedged debt of $21 million), including other borrowings were as follows: 

Fiscal year	In millions
2025	$	1,419
2026	720
2027	1,133
2028	972
2029	1,023
Thereafter	4,481
Total	$	9,748

Commercial Paper

As of October 31, 2024, HP maintained a U.S. commercial paper program for the issuance of U.S. dollar-denominated commercial paper up to a maximum aggregate principal amount of $6.0 billion. The principal amount outstanding under this program and certain short-term borrowings at any time cannot exceed a $6.0 billion authorization by HP’s Board of Directors.

Credit Facilities

As of October 31, 2024, HP maintained a $5.0 billion 5-year sustainability-linked senior unsecured committed revolving credit facility (the “New Revolving Facility”), which HP entered into on August 1, 2024. Commitments under the New Revolving Facility will be available until August 1, 2029. Commitment fees, interest rates and other terms of borrowing under the New Revolving Facility vary based on HP’s external credit ratings and certain sustainability metrics. Funds borrowed under the New Revolving Facility may be used for general corporate purposes. As of October 31, 2023, HP had maintained a $5.0 billion sustainability-linked senior unsecured committed revolving credit facility for general corporate purposes. In March 2024, the $1.0 billion senior unsecured committed 364-day revolving credit facility matured in accordance with its terms. Additionally, commitments under the previous $5.0 billion sustainability-linked senior unsecured committed revolving credit facility were terminated concurrently with the execution of the New Revolving Facility.

As of October 31, 2024, HP was in compliance with the covenants in the credit agreement governing the revolving credit facility.

Available Borrowing Resources

As of October 31, 2024, HP had available borrowing resources of $0.9 billion from uncommitted lines of credit in addition to funds available under the revolving credit facility.

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Stockholders’ Deficit

12 Months Ended

Oct. 31, 2024

Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]

Stockholders’ Deficit

Stockholders’ Deficit

Share Repurchase Program

HP’s share repurchase program authorizes both open market and private repurchase transactions. In fiscal year 2024, HP executed share repurchases of 62.7 million shares and settled total shares for $2.1 billion. In fiscal year 2023, HP executed share repurchases of 3.6 million shares and settled total shares for $0.1 billion. In fiscal year 2022, HP executed share repurchases of 124.0 million shares and settled total shares for $4.3 billion. Share repurchases executed during fiscal year 2024 included 0.1 million shares settled in November 2024.

The shares repurchased in fiscal years 2024, 2023 and 2022 were all open market repurchase transactions. As of October 31, 2024, HP had approximately $9.3 billion remaining under the share repurchase authorizations approved by HP’s Board of Directors.

Taxes related to Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income

	For the fiscal years ended October 31
	2024		2023		2022
	In millions
Tax effect on change in unrealized components of available-for-sale debt securities:
Tax (provision) benefit on unrealized gains (losses) arising during the period	$	(1)	$	(1)	$	2
Tax effect on change in unrealized components of cash flow hedges:
Tax (provision) benefit on unrealized gains (losses) arising during the period	(13)		75		(328)
Tax provision on (gains) losses reclassified into earnings	53		18		195
	40		93		(133)
Tax effect on change in unrealized components of defined benefit plans:
Tax benefit on unrealized gains (losses) arising during the period	8		26		26
Tax benefit (provision) on amortization of actuarial loss and prior service benefit	—		1		(6)
Tax provision on curtailments, settlements and other	(1)		—		(1)
	7		27		19
Tax effect on change in cumulative translation adjustment	—		—		3
Tax benefit (provision) on other comprehensive income (loss)	$	46	$	119	$	(109)

Changes and reclassifications related to Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income, net of taxes

	For the years ended October 31
	2024		2023		2022
	In millions
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of taxes:
Change in unrealized components of available-for-sale debt securities:
Unrealized gains (losses) arising during the period	$	7	$	1	$	(9)
Change in unrealized components of cash flow hedges:
Unrealized gains (losses) arising during the period	38		(352)		1,213
Gains reclassified into earnings	(221)		(66)		(584)
	(183)		(418)		629
Change in unrealized components of defined benefit plans:
Unrealized losses arising during the period	(68)		(115)		(28)
Amortization of actuarial loss and prior service benefit(1)	8		1		14
Curtailments, settlements and other	1		—		(1)
	(59)		(114)		(15)
Change in cumulative translation adjustment	24		23		(75)
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of taxes	$	(211)	$	(508)	$	530

(1)These components are included in the computation of net pension and post-retirement benefit (credit) charges in Note 4, “Retirement and Post-Retirement Benefit Plans”.

The components of Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income, net of taxes as of October 31, 2024 and changes during fiscal year 2024 were as follows:

	Net unrealized gains on available-for-sale securities		Net unrealized gains (losses) on cash flow hedges		Unrealized components of defined benefit plans		Change in cumulative translation adjustment		Accumulated other comprehensive loss
	In millions
Balance at beginning of period	$	7	$	230	$	(437)	$	(23)	$	(223)
Other comprehensive gains (losses) before reclassifications	7		38		(68)		24		1
Reclassifications of (losses) gains into earnings	—		(221)		8		—		(213)
Reclassifications of curtailments, settlements and other into earnings	—		—		1		—		1
Balance at end of period	$	14	$	47	$	(496)	$	1	$	(434)

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Earnings Per Share

12 Months Ended

Oct. 31, 2024

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Earnings Per Share

Earnings Per Share

HP calculates basic net EPS using net earnings and the weighted-average number of shares outstanding during the reporting period. Diluted net EPS includes any dilutive effect of restricted stock units, stock options, performance-based awards and shares purchased under the 2021 employee stock purchase plan.

A reconciliation of the number of shares used for basic and diluted net EPS calculations is as follows:

	For the fiscal years ended October 31
	2024		2023		2022
	In millions, except per share amounts
Numerator:
Net earnings	$	2,775	$	3,263	$	3,132
Denominator:
Weighted-average shares used to compute basic net EPS	979		992		1,038
Dilutive effect of employee stock plans	10		8		12
Weighted-average shares used to compute diluted net EPS	989		1,000		1,050
Net earnings per share:
Basic	$	2.83	$	3.29	$	3.02
Diluted	$	2.81	$	3.26	$	2.98
Anti-dilutive weighted-average stock-based compensation awards(1)	1		4		4

    

(1)HP excludes from the calculation of diluted net EPS stock options and restricted stock units where the assumed proceeds exceed the average market price, because their effect would be anti-dilutive. The assumed proceeds of a stock option include the sum of its exercise price, and average unrecognized compensation cost. The assumed proceeds of a restricted stock unit represent unrecognized compensation cost.

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Litigation and Contingencies

12 Months Ended

Oct. 31, 2024

Loss Contingency [Abstract]

Litigation and Contingencies

Litigation and Contingencies

 HP is involved in lawsuits, claims, investigations and proceedings, including those identified below, consisting of IP, commercial, securities, employment, employee benefits and environmental matters that arise in the ordinary course of business. HP accrues a liability when management believes that it is both probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount of loss can be reasonably estimated. HP believes it has recorded adequate provisions for any such matters and, as of October 31, 2024, it was not reasonably possible that a material loss had been incurred in excess of the amounts recognized in HP’s financial statements. HP reviews these matters at least quarterly and adjusts its accruals to reflect the impact of negotiations, settlements, rulings, advice of legal counsel, and other information and events pertaining to a particular case. Pursuant to the separation and distribution agreement entered into with Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company (“Hewlett Packard Enterprise”), HP shares responsibility with Hewlett Packard Enterprise for certain matters, as indicated below, and Hewlett Packard Enterprise has agreed to indemnify HP in whole or in part with respect to certain matters. Based on its experience, HP believes that any damage amounts claimed in the specific matters discussed below are not a meaningful indicator of HP’s potential liability. Litigation is inherently unpredictable. However, HP believes it has valid defenses with respect to legal matters pending against it. Nevertheless, cash flows or results of operations could be materially affected in any particular period by the resolution of one or more of these contingencies.

Litigation, Proceedings and Investigations

Copyright Levies. Proceedings are ongoing or have been concluded involving HP in certain European countries, challenging the imposition or the modification of levies regimes upon IT equipment (such as PCs or printers) or the restrictions to exonerate the application of private copying levies on devices purchased by business users. The levies are generally based upon the number of products sold and the per-product amounts of the levies, which vary. Some European countries are expected to implement legislation to introduce or extend existing levy schemes to digital devices. HP, other companies and various industry associations have opposed the extension of levies to the digital product and certain requirements for business sales exemptions and have advocated alternative models of compensation to rights holders.

Based on the exemption of levies on business sales and industry opposition to increasing levies to digital products, HP’s assessments of the merits of various proceedings and HP’s estimates of the number of units impacted and the amounts of the levies, HP has accrued amounts that it believes are adequate to address the ongoing disputes.

India Directorate of Revenue Intelligence Proceedings. On April 30 and May 10, 2010, the India Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (the “DRI”) issued show cause notices to Hewlett-Packard India Sales Private Limited (“HP India”), a subsidiary of HP, seven HP India employees and one former HP India employee alleging that HP India underpaid customs duties while importing products and spare parts into India and seeking to recover an aggregate of approximately $370 million, plus penalties and interest. Prior to the issuance of the notices, HP India deposited approximately $16 million with the DRI and agreed to post a provisional bond in exchange for the DRI’s agreement to not seize HP India products and spare parts or interrupt business by HP India.

On April 11, 2012, the Bangalore Commissioner of Customs issued an order on the products-related notice affirming certain duties and penalties against HP India and the named individuals of approximately $386 million, of which HP India had already deposited $9 million. On December 11, 2012, HP India voluntarily deposited an additional $10 million in connection with the products-related notice. The differential duty demand is subject to interest. On April 20, 2012, the Commissioner issued an order on the parts-related notice affirming certain duties and penalties against HP India and certain of the named individuals of approximately $17 million, of which HP India had already deposited $7 million. After the order, HP India deposited an additional $3 million in connection with the parts-related notice so as to avoid certain penalties.

HP India filed appeals of the Commissioner’s orders before the Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (the “Customs Tribunal”) along with applications for waiver of the pre-deposit of remaining demand amounts as a condition for hearing the appeals. The Customs Department has also filed cross-appeals before the Customs Tribunal. On January 24, 2013, the Customs Tribunal ordered HP India to deposit an additional $24 million against the products order, which HP India deposited in March 2013. On February 7, 2014, the Customs Tribunal granted HP India’s application for extension of the stay of deposit until disposal of the appeals. On October 27, 2014, the Customs Tribunal commenced hearings on the cross-appeals of the Commissioner’s orders and rejected HP India’s request to remand the matter to the Commissioner on procedural grounds. The Customs Tribunal cancelled hearings to reconvene in 2015, 2016 and January 2019. On January 20, 2021, the Customs Tribunal held a virtual hearing during which the judge allowed HP’s application for a physical hearing on the merits as soon as practicable, which will be scheduled when physical hearings resume at court. Pursuant to the separation and distribution agreement, Hewlett Packard Enterprise has agreed to indemnify HP in part, based on the extent to which any liability arises from the products and spare parts of Hewlett Packard Enterprise’s businesses.

Philips Patent Litigation. In September 2020, Koninklijke Philips N.V. and Philips North America LLC (collectively, “Philips”) filed a complaint against HP for patent infringement in federal court for the District of Delaware and filed a companion complaint with the U.S. International Trade Commission (“ITC”) pursuant to Section 337 of the Tariff Act against HP and 8 other sets of respondents. Both complaints allege that certain digital video-capable devices and components thereof infringe four of Philips’ patents. In October 2020, the ITC instituted an investigation, and Philips later withdrew two of the four patents. On March 23, 2022, the ITC rendered a final determination that no violation of Section 337 has occurred. Philips did not appeal and elected to resume litigation with its case in federal court. Philips seeks unspecified damages and an injunction against HP, and the prior stay has been lifted. On August 10, 2023, HP filed a motion for summary judgment of indefiniteness for all asserted claims. On July 1, 2024, the district court denied the motion without prejudice to renew.

York County on behalf of the County of York Retirement Fund v. HP Inc., et al., and related proceedings. On November 5, 2020, York County, on behalf of the County of York Retirement Fund, filed a putative class action complaint against HP, Dion Weisler, and Catherine Lesjak in federal court in the Northern District of California. The court appointed Maryland Electrical Industry Pension Fund as Lead Plaintiff. Lead Plaintiff filed a consolidated complaint, which additionally names as defendants Enrique Lores and Richard Bailey. The complaint alleges, among other things, that from November 5, 2015 to June 21, 2016, HP and the named current and former officers violated Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Exchange Act by concealing material information and making false statements about HP’s printing supplies business (“Securities Class Action”). Plaintiffs seek compensatory damages and other relief. HP and the named officers filed a motion to dismiss the complaint for failure to state a claim upon which relief can be granted. On March 3, 2022, the court granted the motion to dismiss with prejudice. Plaintiffs appealed the decision. On April 11, 2023, the appellate court reversed the district court’s decision and remanded the case to the district court for further proceedings consistent with the appellate opinion, including consideration of HP’s other arguments for dismissal. On July 21, 2023, HP and the named officers filed a renewed motion to dismiss. On March 27, 2024, the district court issued an order granting in part and denying in part the motion to dismiss. On August 8, 2024, the Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit granted HP’s petition for permission to appeal. On October 28, 2024, HP filed its appeal. On May 17, 2021, stockholder Scott Franklin filed a derivative complaint against certain current and former officers and directors in federal court in the District of Delaware. Plaintiff purports to bring the action on behalf of HP, which he has named as a nominal defendant, and he makes substantially the same factual allegations as in the York County securities complaint, bringing claims for breach of fiduciary duty and violations of securities laws. The derivative plaintiff seeks compensatory damages, governance reforms, and other relief. By court order following stipulations by the parties, the case was transferred to the Northern District of California, and the case was stayed pending a ruling on the motion to dismiss in York County and exhaustion of all related appeals. On January 13, 2022, stockholder Gerald Lovoi filed a derivative complaint in federal court in the Northern District of California against the same current and former officers and directors named in the Franklin action. The complaint alleges the same basic claims based on the same alleged conduct as the Franklin action and seeks similar relief. By stipulation of the parties, the Lovoi action was stayed pending a ruling on the motion to dismiss in York County and exhaustion of all related appeals. On May 31, 2024, the court adopted a stipulation in which the derivative plaintiffs and defendants agreed to consolidate the derivative proceedings, close the Lovoi action, and extend the current stay through summary judgment in the Securities Class Action.

Legal Proceedings re Authentication of Supplies. Since 2016, HP has from time to time been named in civil litigation, or been the subject of government investigations, involving supplies authentication protocols used in certain HP printers in multiple geographies, including but not limited to the United States, Italy, Israel, the Netherlands, Australia and New Zealand. The supplies authentication protocols are often referred to as Dynamic Security. The core allegations in these proceedings claim misleading or inadequate consumer notifications and permissions pertaining to the use of Dynamic Security, the installation of firmware updates, or the potential inability of cartridges with clone chips or circuitry to work in HP printers with Dynamic Security. Plaintiffs base or have based their claims on various legal theories, including but not limited to unfair competition, computer trespass, and similar statutory claims. Among other relief, Plaintiffs have sought or seek money damages and in certain cases have or may seek injunctive relief against the use or operation of Dynamic Security or relief requiring interoperability. If HP is not successful in its defense of these cases or investigations, it could be subject to damages, penalties, significant settlement demands, or injunctive relief that may be costly or may disrupt operations. Certain of these proceedings in the United States, Italy, the Netherlands, Israel, Australia and New Zealand have been resolved, have concluded, or have concluded subject only to HP’s pending appeal. Civil litigation filed by Digital Revolution B.V. (trading as 123Inkt) against HP Nederlands B.V., et al. (Netherlands) in March 2020, including its competition claim, remains pending. Both parties appealed, and the court of appeal issued a judgment on November 19, 2024, rejecting competition claims against HP and providing that use of Dynamic Security by HP is not unlawful. In addition, two putative class actions have been filed against HP in federal court in California, in December 2020, April 2022, and one in federal court in Illinois, in January 2024, arising out of the use of Dynamic Security firmware updates in HP Laserjet printers, in HP Inkjet printers, and in both, respectively. Plaintiffs in these cases seek compensatory damages, restitution, injunctive relief against alleged unfair and anticompetitive business practices, and other relief. In the April 2022 case, plaintiffs have filed a stipulation on October 30, 2024 to have the case dismissed with prejudice for their individual claims and without prejudice for the class claims. In the December 2020 case, the parties have finalized a settlement agreement, which plaintiffs submitted to the court on October 31, 2024 along with a motion seeking preliminary approval. The January 2024 case is in its early stages.

Autonomy-Related Legal Proceedings. In 2015, four former Hewlett Packard Company subsidiaries that became subsidiaries of Hewlett Packard Enterprise at the time of the Separation (Autonomy Corporation Limited, Hewlett Packard Vision BV, Autonomy Systems Limited, and Autonomy, Inc., hereinafter the “Claimants”) initiated civil proceedings in the U.K. High Court of Justice against two members of Autonomy’s former management, Michael Lynch and Sushovan Hussain, for breach of their fiduciary duties in causing Autonomy group companies to engage in improper transactions and accounting practices before and in connection with the 2011 acquisition of Autonomy. Trial concluded in January 2020. In May 2022, the court issued its liability judgment, finding that the Claimants had succeeded on substantially all claims and that Messrs. Lynch and Hussein engaged in fraud, and dismissing a counterclaim filed by Mr. Lynch. The court deferred the issue of damages to further proceedings, but indicated that damages awarded may be substantially less than was claimed. In February 2024, the court held a two-week trial on damages, the Claimants sought recovery for $4 billion in losses, and the court took the issue under advisement. Litigation is unpredictable, and there can be no assurance of a recovery of damages or as to how any award of damages will compare with the amount claimed. The amount ultimately awarded, if any, would be recorded in the period received. No adjustment has been recorded in the financial statements in relation to this potential award. Pursuant to the terms of the separation and distribution agreement, HP and Hewlett Packard Enterprise will share equally in any recovery.

Nokia Patent Litigation. On October 31, 2023, Nokia filed a complaint for patent infringement against HP in federal court for the District of Delaware asserting ten patents and filed two companion complaints with the U.S. International Trade Commission (“ITC”) pursuant to Section 337 of the Tariff Act against HP, asserting seven of the ten patents asserted in the federal court case. The complaints allege that HP products that are compliant with certain video coding technology standards, including Advanced Video Coding (H.264) or High Efficiency Video Coding (H.265) standards, infringe Nokia’s patents. In November 2023, the ITC instituted investigations on Nokia’s complaints. On December 11, 2023, HP filed counterclaims against Nokia in the Delaware action, including claims that Nokia violated its commitments to license standard-essential patents on fair, reasonable, and non-discriminatory (“FRAND”) terms, and seeking a court determination of the proper FRAND rate. Nokia’s patent litigation against HP also includes a lawsuit filed in November 2023 against HP and six of its subsidiaries in the European Unified Patent Court (“UPC”) in Germany, 2 lawsuits filed in November 2023 but served in January 2024 against HP and its German subsidiary in state court in Munich, Germany, and a lawsuit filed on December 1, 2023, against a subsidiary, HP Brasil Indústria e Comércio de Equipamentos Eletrônicos Ltda. (“HP Brazil”), in the state court in Rio de Janeiro in Brazil. In Brazil, Nokia alleged that HP’s products contain “skip mode” technology compatible with H.264 video standards that infringes one of Nokia’s Brazilian patents. On December 4, 2023, before HP had received service of the lawsuit, the court granted Nokia an ex parte preliminary injunction against HP Brazil’s commercialization of such products in Brazil. HP appealed the injunction and asked the appellate court to suspend its enforcement. On August 14, 2024, the Brazilian appellate court denied HP’s interlocutory appeal of the preliminary injunction, leaving it unchanged because HP allegedly faces no immediate harm. On January 31, 2024, HP Brazil filed its defense and separately filed a nullity action to invalidate the patent. From July 24-31, 2024, the ITC held the hearing in the first investigation. In the second ITC investigation, the hearing was held September 9-13, 2024. In October, Nokia and HP reached agreement to resolve all patent litigation between the parties, and all pending proceedings are in the process of being dismissed.

R2 Semiconductor Patent Litigation. In November 2022, R2 Semiconductor, Inc. (“R2”) filed a lawsuit in the Dusseldorf Regional Court in Germany against Intel Deutschland GmbH, HP Deutschland GmbH and certain other Intel customers. R2 asserts one European patent is infringed by HP’s products that contain certain Intel processors. R2 seeks an injunction prohibiting the sale of the alleged infringing products. Intel has agreed to defend and indemnify HP and its affiliates against certain losses incurred by HP in connection with the alleged infringement. The Dusseldorf Regional Court conducted a trial on December 7, 2023 and issued an adverse judgment on February 7, 2024. The Court’s judgment imposes an injunction prohibiting sales of the accused products in Germany, an order to stop all other infringing actions, and an order to issue a communication to commercial customers recalling the relevant products sold since March 5, 2020, which could take effect upon notice of R2’s payment of the required sureties and remain in place unless stayed or overturned on appeal or the parties reach an agreement. On February 8, 2024, HP filed an appeal and request for a stay of the judgment pending appeal. On April 3, 2024, R2 filed a lawsuit in France in the first instance court in Paris (Tribunal judiciare de Paris) against Intel Corporation, Intel Corporation SAS, Intel Deutschland GmbH, HP France SAS and certain other Intel customers. R2 asserts the same European patent is infringed. In August 2024, Intel finalized agreements with R2 and related parties resolving all litigation. All pending litigation against HP has been dismissed.

Litigation with Access Advance Patent Pool regarding video codecs. Access Advance LLC (“Access Advance”) is an independent licensing administrator formed to license allegedly essential patents for standards-based video codecs, which it licenses through various licensing pools. In late 2023, three members of Access Advance’s HEVC Advance patent pool, Dolby, Mitsubishi Electric (“Mitsubishi”) and Konikijke Philips N.V. (“Philips”), each filed patent infringement lawsuits against HP and various affiliates in Germany and Europe. The complaints alleged that HP products that are compliant with the High Efficiency Video Coding (H.265) standard infringe the pool members' respective patents, sought an injunction, and alleged that HP has failed to act as a willing licensee of HEVC essential patents based on HP's negotiations with Access Advance. In July 2024, HP filed a countersuit against Access Advance, Mitsubishi, Philips, and Dolby in Massachusetts state court alleging that they breached their obligations to license their patents on reasonable and nondiscriminatory terms and asked the court to order the defendants to offer a license to their patents on such terms. In October 2024, Access Advance and HP reached agreement to resolve all pending litigation, which is in the process of being dismissed. An immaterial issue with Access Advance will be decided by a third party.

Environmental

HP is, and may become a party to, proceedings brought by U.S., state, or other governmental entities or private third parties under federal, state, local, or foreign environmental laws, including the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (“CERCLA”), known as “Superfund,” or state laws similar to CERCLA. HP is also conducting environmental investigations or remediation at several current or former operating sites and former disposal sites pursuant to administrative orders or consent agreements with environmental agencies.

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Guarantees, Indemnifications and Warranties

12 Months Ended

Oct. 31, 2024

Guarantees and Product Warranties [Abstract]

Guarantees, Indemnifications and Warranties

Guarantees, Indemnifications and Warranties

Guarantees 

In the ordinary course of business, HP may issue performance guarantees to certain of its clients, customers and other parties pursuant to which HP has guaranteed the performance obligations of third parties. Some of those guarantees may be backed by standby letters of credit or surety bonds. In general, HP would be obligated to perform over the term of the guarantee in the event a specified triggering event occurs as defined by the guarantee. HP believes the likelihood of having to perform under a material guarantee is remote.

Cross-Indemnifications with Hewlett Packard Enterprise

On November 1, 2015, Hewlett-Packard Company completed the separation of Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Hewlett-Packard Company’s former enterprise technology infrastructure, software, services and financing businesses. The separation and distribution agreement provides for cross-indemnities between HP and Hewlett Packard Enterprise for liabilities allocated to the respective party pursuant to the terms of such agreement. For information on cross-indemnifications with Hewlett Packard Enterprise for litigation matters, see Note 14, “Litigation and Contingencies”.

Indemnifications 

In the ordinary course of business, HP enters into contractual arrangements under which HP may agree to indemnify a third-party to such arrangement from any losses incurred relating to the services they perform on behalf of HP or for losses arising from certain events as defined within the particular contract, which may include, for example, litigation or claims relating to past performance. HP also provides indemnifications to certain vendors and customers against claims of intellectual property infringement made by third parties arising from the vendors’ and customers’ use of HP’s software products and services and certain other matters. Some indemnifications may not be subject to maximum loss clauses. Historically, payments made related to these indemnifications have been immaterial.

HP records tax indemnification receivables from various third parties for certain tax liabilities that HP is jointly and severally liable for, but for which it is indemnified by those same third parties under existing legal agreements. HP records a tax indemnification payable to various third parties under these agreements when management believes that it is both probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount can be reasonably estimated. The actual amount that the third parties pay or may be obligated to pay HP could vary depending on the outcome of certain unresolved tax matters, which may not be resolved for several years.

Warranties

HP accrues the estimated cost of product warranties at the time it recognizes revenue. HP engages in extensive product quality programs and processes, including actively monitoring and evaluating the quality of its component suppliers; however, contractual warranty terms, repair costs, product call rates, average cost per call, current period product shipments and ongoing product failure rates, as well as specific product class failures outside of HP’s baseline experience, affect the estimated warranty obligation.

HP’s aggregate product warranty liabilities and changes were as follows:

	For the fiscal years ended October 31
	2024		2023
	In millions
Balance at beginning of year	$	706	$	876
Accruals for warranties issued	721		689
Adjustments related to pre-existing warranties (including changes in estimates)	30		17
Settlements made (in cash or in kind)	(907)		(876)
Balance at end of year	$	550	$	706

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Commitments

12 Months Ended

Oct. 31, 2024

Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]

Commitments

Commitments

Unconditional Purchase Obligations

As of October 31, 2024, HP had unconditional purchase obligations of $1.4 billion. These unconditional purchase obligations include agreements to purchase goods or services that are enforceable and legally binding on HP and that specify all significant terms, including fixed or minimum quantities to be purchased, fixed, minimum or variable price and volume provisions and the approximate timing of the transaction. These unconditional purchase obligations are primarily related to inventory and service support. Unconditional purchase obligations exclude agreements that are cancellable without penalty. 

As of October 31, 2024, unconditional purchase obligations were as follows:

Fiscal year	In millions
2025	$	896
2026	188
2027	147
2028	95
2029	38
Thereafter	2
Total	$	1,366

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Leases

12 Months Ended

Oct. 31, 2024

Leases [Abstract]

Leases

Leases

As a lessee, HP determines, at lease inception, whether or not an arrangement contains a lease. A significant portion of the operating lease portfolio includes real estate leases. Additionally, HP has identified embedded operating leases within certain outsourced supply chain contracts. Leasing arrangements have a remaining lease term ranging from 2 to approximately 11 years with varying renewal and termination options. Substantially all of HP’s leases are considered operating leases. Finance leases, short-term leases and sub-lease income were not material as of October 31, 2024 and 2023 or for the fiscal years ended October 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

Lease terms include options to extend or terminate the lease when it is reasonably certain that HP will exercise such options. HP generally considers the economic life of the ROU assets to be comparable to the useful life of similar owned assets. HP’s leases generally do not provide a residual guarantee.

Operating leases are included in Other non-current assets, Other current liabilities and Other non-current liabilities. Finance leases are included in Property, plant and equipment, net, Notes payable and short-term borrowings and Long-term debt in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

As most of the leases do not provide an implicit interest rate, HP uses the incremental borrowing rate based on the information available at the commencement date of a lease in determining the present value of lease payments. The incremental borrowing rate is determined based on the rate of interest that HP would have to pay to borrow an amount equal to the lease payments on a collateralized basis over a similar term. HP uses the unsecured borrowing rate and risk-adjusts that rate to approximate a collateralized rate.

HP has elected the practical expedient to combine lease and non-lease components as a single lease element for its real estate leases and certain outsourced warehousing contracts in calculating the ROU assets and lease liabilities. Where HP chooses not to combine the lease and non-lease components, HP allocates contract consideration to the lease and non-lease components based on relative standalone prices.

HP reviews the impairment of the ROU assets consistent with the approach applied for other long-lived assets.

The components of lease expense are as follows:

	For the fiscal years ended October 31
	2024		2023
	In millions
Operating lease cost	$	230	$	234
Variable cost	106		102
Total lease expense	$	336	$	336

All lease expenses, including variable lease costs, are primarily included in Cost of net revenue and Selling, general and administrative expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings based on the use of the facilities.

Variable lease expense relates primarily to leased real estate utilized for office space and outsourced warehousing. These costs primarily include adjustments for inflation, payments dependent on a rate or index or usage of asset and common area maintenance charges. These costs are not included in the lease liability and are recognized in the period in which they are incurred.

The following table presents supplemental information relating to the cash flows arising from lease transactions. Cash payments made from variable lease costs and short-term leases are not included in the measurement of operating lease liabilities, and, as such, are excluded from the amounts below:

	For the fiscal years ended October 31
	2024		2023
	In millions
Cash paid for amount included in the measurement of lease liabilities	$	233	$	231
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange of lease liabilities(1)	$	411	$	312

(1) Includes the impact of new leases as well as remeasurements and modifications to existing leases.

Weighted-average information associated with the measurement of our remaining operating lease liabilities is as follows:

	As of October 31
	2024		2023
Weighted-average remaining lease term in years	4.1		4.5
Weighted-average discount rate	6.5	%	6.1	%

The following maturity analysis presents expected undiscounted cash outflows for operating leases on an annual basis for the next five years:

Fiscal year	In millions
2025	$	513
2026	324
2027	208
2028	110
2029	64
Thereafter	142
Total lease payments	1,361
Less: Imputed interest	131
Total lease liabilities	$	1,230

There were no material operating leases that HP had entered into and that were yet to commence as of October 31, 2024.

As a lessor, HP records revenue under sales-type leases at the commencement of the lease. Revenue recognized from sales-type leases constituted less than one percent of product net revenue for fiscal years 2024, 2023 and 2022 respectively. As of October 31, 2024 and 2023, the net investment in leases balance were $705 million and $527 million, respectively.

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Pay vs Performance Disclosure - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2024	Oct. 31, 2023	Oct. 31, 2022
Pay vs Performance Disclosure
Net earnings	$ 2,775	$ 3,263	$ 3,132

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Insider Trading Arrangements	3 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2024
Trading Arrangements, by Individual
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted	false
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted	false
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated	false
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated	false

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Insider Trading Policies and Procedures	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2024
Insider Trading Policies and Procedures [Line Items]
Insider Trading Policies and Procedures Adopted	true

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)

12 Months Ended

Oct. 31, 2024

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Basis of Presentation

Basis of Presentation

The accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements of HP and its wholly-owned subsidiaries are prepared in conformity with U.S. GAAP.

Principles of Consolidation

Principles of Consolidation

The Consolidated Financial Statements include the accounts of HP and its subsidiaries and affiliates in which HP has a controlling financial interest or is the primary beneficiary. All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated.

Reclassifications

Reclassifications

HP has reclassified certain prior-year amounts to conform to the current-year presentation.

Use of Estimates

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in HP’s Consolidated Financial Statements and accompanying notes. Actual results may differ materially from those estimates.

Foreign Currency Translation

Foreign Currency Translation

HP predominantly uses the U.S. dollar as its functional currency. Assets and liabilities denominated in non-U.S. dollars are remeasured into U.S. dollars at current exchange rates for monetary assets and liabilities and at historical exchange rates for non-monetary assets and liabilities. Net revenue, costs and expenses denominated in non-U.S. dollars are recorded in U.S. dollars at monthly average exchange rates prevailing during the period. HP includes gains or losses from foreign currency remeasurement in Interest and other, net in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings. Certain foreign subsidiaries designate the local currency as the functional currency, and HP records the translation of their assets and liabilities into U.S. dollars at the balance sheet dates as translation adjustments and includes them as a component of Accumulated other comprehensive loss.

Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements and Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted

Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements

In September 2022, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued guidance that enhances the transparency about the use of supplier finance programs. Under the new guidance, companies that use a supplier finance program in connection with the purchase of goods or services are required to disclose information about those programs to allow users of financial statements to understand the nature, activity during the period, changes from period to period, and potential magnitude. HP adopted this guidance in the first quarter of fiscal year 2024, except for the disclosure on roll forward information which will be adopted in fiscal year 2025, in line with the effective adoption dates prescribed by the FASB. See Note 7, “Supplementary Financial Information,” for additional disclosure related to HP’s supplier finance programs.

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted

In November 2024, the FASB issued guidance that requires disaggregation of specific expense categories in disclosures within the footnotes to the financial statements on an annual and interim basis. HP is required to adopt this guidance for its annual period ending October 31, 2028 and all interim periods thereafter on a prospective basis. Early adoption is permitted. HP is currently evaluating the impact of this guidance on its disclosures.

In December 2023, the FASB issued guidance that enhances the transparency of income tax disclosures by expanding annual disclosure requirements related to the rate reconciliation and income taxes paid. HP is required to adopt this guidance for its annual period ending October 31, 2026. Early adoption is permitted. HP is currently evaluating the impact of this guidance on its disclosures.

In November 2023, the FASB issued guidance that updates reportable segment disclosure requirements primarily through enhanced disclosures about significant segment expenses and information used to assess segment performance on an annual and interim basis. HP is required to adopt this guidance for its annual period ending October 31, 2025 and all interim periods thereafter. Early adoption is permitted. HP is currently evaluating the impact of this guidance on its disclosures.

Revenue Recognition

Revenue Recognition

General

HP recognizes revenues at a point in time or over time depicting the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which HP expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. HP follows the five-step model for revenue recognition as summarized below:

1.Identify the contract with a customer - A contract with customer exists when (i) it is approved and signed by all parties, (ii) each party’s rights and obligations can be identified, (iii) payment terms are defined, (iv) it has commercial substance and (v) the customer has the ability and intent to pay. HP evaluates customers’ ability to pay based on various factors like historical payment experience, financial metrics and customer credit scores. While the majority of our sales contracts contain standard terms and conditions, there are certain contracts with non-standard terms and conditions.

2.Identify the performance obligations in the contract - HP evaluates each performance obligation in an arrangement to determine whether it is distinct, such as hardware and/or service. A performance obligation constitutes distinct goods or services when the customer can benefit from such goods or services either on its own or together with other resources that are readily available to the customer and the performance obligation is distinct within the context of the contract.

3.Determine the transaction price - Transaction price is the amount of consideration to which HP expects to be entitled in exchange for transferring goods or services to the customer. If the transaction price includes a variable amount, HP estimates the amount it expects to be entitled to using either the expected value or the most likely amount method. HP reduces the transaction price at the time of revenue recognition for customer and distributor programs and incentive offerings, rebates, promotions, other volume-based incentives and expected returns. HP uses estimates to determine the expected variable consideration for such programs based on factors like historical experience, expected consumer behavior and market conditions. HP has elected the practical expedient of not accounting for significant financing components if the period between revenue recognition and when the customer pays for the product or service is one year or less.

4.Allocate the transaction price to performance obligations in the contract - When a sales arrangement contains multiple performance obligations, such as hardware and/or services, HP allocates revenue to each performance obligation in proportion to their selling price. The selling price for each performance obligation is based on its Standalone Selling Price (“SSP”). HP establishes SSP using the price charged for a performance obligation when sold separately (“observable price”) and, in some instances, using the price established by management having the relevant authority. When observable price is not available, HP establishes SSP maximizing the use of observable inputs based on management judgment while considering internal factors such as historical discounting trends for products and services, pricing practices and other observable factors.

5.Recognize revenue when (or as) the performance obligation is satisfied - Revenue is recognized when, or as, a performance obligation is satisfied by transferring control of a promised good or service to a customer. HP generally invoices the customer upon delivery of the goods or services and the payments are due as per contract terms. For fixed price support or maintenance contracts that are in the nature of stand-ready obligations, payments are generally received in advance from customers and revenue is recognized on a straight-line basis over the duration of the contract.

HP reports revenue net of any taxes collected from customers and remitted to government authorities, and the collected taxes are recorded as other current liabilities until remitted to the relevant government authority. HP includes costs related to shipping and handling in Cost of net revenue.

HP records revenue on a gross basis when HP is a principal in the transaction and on a net basis when HP is acting as an agent between the customer and the vendor. HP considers several factors to determine whether it is acting as a principal or an agent, most notably whether HP is the primary obligor to the customer, has established its own pricing and has inventory and credit risks.

Hardware

HP transfers control of the products to the customer at the time the product is delivered to the customer and recognizes revenue accordingly, unless customer acceptance is uncertain or significant obligations to the customer remain unfulfilled. HP records revenue from the sale of equipment under sales-type leases as revenue at the commencement of the lease.

Services

HP recognizes revenue from fixed-price support, maintenance and other service contracts over time depicting the pattern of service delivery and recognizes the costs associated with these contracts as incurred.

Contract Assets and Liabilities

Contract assets are rights to consideration in exchange for goods or services that HP has transferred to a customer when such right is conditional on something other than the passage of time. Such contract assets are not material to HP’s Consolidated Financial Statements.

Contract liabilities are recorded as deferred revenues when amounts invoiced to customers are more than the revenues recognized or when payments are received in advance for fixed-price support or maintenance contracts. The short-term and long-term deferred revenues are reported within the Other current liabilities and Other non-current liabilities respectively.

Cost to obtain a contract and fulfillment cost

Incremental direct costs of obtaining a contract primarily consist of sales commissions. HP has elected the practical expedient to expense as incurred the costs to obtain a contract with a benefit period equal to or less than one year. For contracts with a period of benefit greater than one year, HP capitalizes incremental costs of obtaining a contract with a customer and amortizes these costs over their expected period of benefit provided such costs are recoverable.

Fulfillment costs consist of set-up and transition costs related to other service contracts. These costs generate or enhance resources of HP that will be used in satisfying the performance obligation in the future and are capitalized and amortized over the expected period of the benefit, provided such costs are recoverable.

See Note 7, “Supplementary Financial Information” for details on net revenue by region, cost to obtain a contract and fulfillment cost, contract liabilities and value of remaining performance obligations.

Leases

Leases

At the inception of a contract, HP assesses whether the contract is, or contains, a lease. The assessment is based on (1) whether the contract involves the use of a distinct identified asset, (2) whether HP obtains the right to substantially all the economic benefit from the use of the asset throughout the period, and (3) whether HP has the right to direct the use of the asset.

All significant lease arrangements are recognized at lease commencement. Leases with a lease term of 12 months or less at inception are not recorded on the Consolidated Balance Sheets and are expensed on a straight-line basis over the lease term in the Consolidated Statement of Earnings. HP determines the lease term by assuming the exercise of renewal options that are reasonably certain. As most of the leases do not provide an implicit interest rate, HP uses the unsecured borrowing rate and risk-adjusts that rate to approximate a collateralized rate at the commencement date to determine the present value of future payments that are reasonably certain.

Stock-Based Compensation

Stock-Based Compensation

HP determines stock-based compensation expense based on the measurement date fair value of the award. HP recognizes compensation cost only for those awards expected to meet the service and performance vesting conditions on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period of the award. HP determines compensation costs at the aggregate grant level for service-based awards and at the individual vesting tranche level for awards with performance and/or market conditions. HP estimates the forfeiture rate based on its historical experience.

Retirement and Post-Retirement Plans

Retirement and Post-Retirement Plans

HP has various defined benefit, other contributory and non-contributory retirement and post-retirement plans. HP generally amortizes unrecognized actuarial gains and losses on a straight-line basis over the average remaining estimated service life of participants. In limited cases, HP amortizes actuarial gains and losses using the corridor approach. See Note 4, “Retirement and Post-Retirement Benefit Plans” for a full description of these plans and the accounting and funding policies.

Advertising Cost

Advertising Cost

Costs to produce advertising are expensed as incurred during production. Costs to communicate advertising are expensed when the advertising is first run.

Restructuring and Other Charges

Restructuring and Other Charges

HP records charges associated with management-approved restructuring plans to reorganize one or more of HP’s business segments, to remove duplicative headcount and infrastructure associated with business acquisitions or to simplify business processes and accelerate innovation. Restructuring charges can include severance costs to reduce a specified number of employees, enhanced early retirement incentives, infrastructure charges to vacate facilities and consolidate operations, and contract cancellation costs. HP records restructuring charges based on estimated employee terminations, committed early retirements and site closure and consolidation plans. HP accrues for severance and other employee separation costs under these actions when it is probable that benefits will be paid and the amount is reasonably estimable. The rates used in determining severance accruals are based on existing plans, historical experiences and negotiated settlements. Other charges include non-recurring costs, including those as a result of information technology rationalization efforts and transformation program management costs, and are distinct from ongoing operational costs. These costs primarily relate to third-party professional services and other non-recurring costs.

Taxes on Earnings

Taxes on Earnings

HP recognizes deferred tax assets and liabilities for the expected tax consequences of temporary differences between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their reported amounts using enacted tax rates in effect for the year the differences are expected to reverse. HP records a valuation allowance to reduce the deferred tax assets to the amount that is more likely than not to be realized.

HP records accruals for uncertain tax positions when HP believes that it is not more likely than not that the tax position will be sustained on examination by the taxing authorities based on the technical merits of the position. HP makes adjustments to these accruals when facts and circumstances change, such as the closing of a tax audit or the refinement of an estimate. The provision for income taxes includes the effects of adjustments for uncertain tax positions, as well as any related interest and penalties.

HP is subject to the Global Intangible Low-Taxed Income (“GILTI”) tax in the U.S. and elects to recognize these taxes as a current expense in the period incurred.

Accounts Receivable

Accounts Receivable

HP records allowance for credit losses for the current expected credit losses inherent in the asset over its expected life. The allowance for credit losses is maintained based on the relevant information about past events, including historical experience, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable forecasts that affect the collectability of the reported amount.

HP records a specific reserve for individual accounts when HP becomes aware of specific customer circumstances, such as in the case of a bankruptcy filing or deterioration in the customer’s operating results or financial position. If there are additional changes in circumstances related to the specific customer, HP further adjusts estimates of the recoverability of receivables. HP assesses collectability by pooling receivables where similar risk characteristics exist.

HP maintains an allowance for credit losses for all other customers based on a variety of factors, including the use of third-party credit risk models that generate quantitative measures of default probabilities based on market factors, financial condition of customers, length of time receivables are past due, trends in the weighted-average risk rating for the portfolio, macroeconomic conditions, information derived from competitive benchmarking, significant one-time events, and historical experience. The past due or delinquency status of a receivable is based on the contractual payment terms of the receivable.

HP utilizes certain third-party arrangements in the normal course of business as part of HP’s cash and liquidity management and also to provide liquidity to certain partners to facilitate their working capital requirements. These financing arrangements, which in certain cases provide for partial recourse, result in the transfer of HP’s trade receivables to a third-party. HP reflects amounts transferred to, but not yet collected from the third-party in Accounts receivable in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. For arrangements involving an element of recourse, the fair value of the recourse obligation is measured using market data from similar transactions and reported as a current liability in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Concentrations of Risk

Concentrations of Risk

Financial instruments that potentially subject HP to significant concentrations of credit risk consist principally of cash and cash equivalents, investments, receivables from trade customers and contract manufacturers and derivatives.

HP maintains cash and cash equivalents, investments, derivatives and certain other financial instruments with various financial institutions. These financial institutions are located in many different geographic regions, and HP’s policy is designed to limit exposure from any particular institution. As part of its risk management processes, HP performs periodic evaluations of the relative credit standing of these financial institutions. HP has not sustained material credit losses from instruments held at these financial institutions. HP utilizes derivative contracts to protect against the effects of foreign currency, interest rate and, on certain investment exposures. Such contracts involve the risk of non-performance by the counterparty, which could result in a material loss. The likelihood of which HP deems to be remote.

HP sells a significant portion of its products through third-party distributors and resellers and, as a result, maintains individually significant receivable balances with these parties. If the financial condition or operations of these distributors’ and resellers’ aggregated business deteriorates substantially, HP’s operating results could be adversely affected. The ten largest distributor and reseller receivable balances, which were concentrated primarily in North America and Europe, collectively represented approximately 38% and 41% of gross accounts receivable as of October 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. One customer, TD Synnex Corp, accounted for 9.7% of gross accounts receivable as of October 31, 2024 and 13.2% of gross accounts receivable as of October 31, 2023. Credit risk with respect to other accounts receivable is generally diversified due to HP’s large customer base and their dispersion across many different industries and geographic markets. HP performs ongoing credit evaluations of the financial condition of its third-party distributors, resellers and other customers and may require collateral, such as letters of credit and bank guarantees, in certain circumstances. 

HP utilizes outsourced manufacturers around the world to manufacture HP-designed products. HP may purchase product components from suppliers and sell those components to its outsourced manufacturers thereby creating receivable balances from the outsourced manufacturers. The three largest outsourced manufacturer receivable balances collectively represented 89% and 58% of HP’s supplier receivables of $0.8 billion and $0.3 billion as of October 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. HP includes the supplier receivables in Other current assets in the Consolidated Balance Sheets on a gross basis. HP’s credit risk associated with these receivables is mitigated wholly or in part, by the amount HP owes to these outsourced manufacturers, as HP generally has the legal right to offset its payables to the outsourced manufacturers against these receivables. HP does not reflect the sale of these components in net revenue and does not recognize any profit on these component sales until the related products are sold by HP, at which time any profit is recognized as a reduction to cost of products net revenue. 

HP obtains a significant number of components from single source suppliers like Canon, due to technology, availability, price, quality or other considerations. The loss of a single source supplier, the deterioration of HP’s relationship with a single source supplier, or any unilateral modification to the contractual terms under which HP is supplied components by a single source supplier could adversely affect HP’s net revenue, cash flows and gross margins.

Inventory

Inventory

HP records inventory at the lower of cost or market (net realizable value) on a first-in, first-out basis. Cost is computed using standard cost which approximates actual cost. Adjustments, if required, to reduce the cost of inventory to market are made for estimated excess, obsolete or impaired balances after considering judgments related to future demand and market conditions.

Property, Plant and Equipment, Net

Property, Plant and Equipment, Net

HP reflects property, plant and equipment at cost less accumulated depreciation. HP capitalizes additions and improvements and expenses maintenance and repairs as incurred. Depreciation expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of the assets. Estimated useful lives are five to 40 years for buildings and improvements and three to 15 years for machinery and equipment. HP depreciates leasehold improvements over the life of the lease or the asset, whichever is shorter. HP depreciates equipment held for lease over the initial term of the lease to the equipment’s estimated residual value. On retirement or disposition, the asset cost and related accumulated depreciation are removed from the Consolidated Balance Sheets with any gain or loss recognized in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings.

Internal Use Software and Cloud Computing Arrangements

Internal Use Software and Cloud Computing Arrangements

HP capitalizes external costs and directly attributable internal costs to acquire or create internal use software which are incurred subsequent to the completion of the preliminary project stage. These costs relate to activities such as software design, configuration, coding, testing, and installation. Costs related to post-implementation activities such as training and maintenance are expensed as incurred. Once the software is substantially complete and ready for its intended use, capitalized development costs are amortized straight-line over the estimated useful life of the software, generally not to exceed five years.

HP also enters into certain cloud-based software hosting arrangements that are accounted for as service contracts. For internal-use software obtained through a hosting arrangement that is in the nature of a service contract, HP incurs certain implementation costs such as integrating, configuring, and software customization, which are consistent with costs incurred during the application development stage for on-premise software. HP applies the same guidance to determine costs that are eligible for capitalization. For these arrangements, HP amortizes the capitalized development costs straight-line over the fixed, non-cancellable term of the associated hosting arrangement plus any reasonably certain renewal periods. HP also applies the same impairment model to both internal-use software and capitalized implementation costs in a software hosting arrangement that is in the nature of a service contract.

Goodwill

Goodwill

HP reviews goodwill for impairment annually during its fourth quarter and whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying amount of goodwill may not be recoverable. HP can elect to perform a qualitative assessment to test a reporting unit’s goodwill for impairment or directly perform the quantitative impairment test. Based on the qualitative assessment, if HP determines that the fair value of a reporting unit is more likely than not (i.e., a likelihood of more than 50 percent) to be less than its carrying amount, a quantitative impairment test will be performed.

If a quantitative impairment test is performed, HP compares the fair value of each reporting unit to its carrying amount. The fair values are derived most significantly from the income approach, with lesser weight attributed to the market approach. Under the income approach, HP estimates the fair value of a reporting unit based on the present value of estimated future cash flows. Cash flow projections are based on management’s estimates of revenue growth rates and operating margins, taking into consideration industry and market conditions. The discount rate is based on the weighted-average cost of capital adjusted for the relevant risk associated with business-specific characteristics and the uncertainty related to the reporting unit’s ability to execute on the projected cash flows. Under the market approach, HP estimates fair value based on market multiples of earnings derived from comparable publicly-traded companies with similar operating and investment characteristics as the reporting unit. HP weights the fair value derived from the market approach depending on the level of comparability of these publicly-traded companies to the reporting unit. When market comparables are not meaningful or not available, HP estimates the fair value of a reporting unit using only the income approach.

If the fair value of a reporting unit exceeds the carrying amount of the net assets assigned to that reporting unit, goodwill is not impaired. If the fair value of the reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, goodwill is impaired and the excess of the reporting unit’s carrying value over the fair value is recognized as an impairment loss.

Debt and Marketable Equity Securities Investments

Debt and Marketable Equity Securities Investments

HP determines the appropriate classification of its investments at the time of purchase and re-evaluates the classifications at each balance sheet date. Debt and marketable equity securities are generally considered available-for-sale. All highly liquid investments with maturities of three months or less at the date of purchase are classified as cash equivalents. Marketable debt securities with maturities of twelve months or less are classified as short-term investments and marketable debt securities with maturities greater than twelve months are classified based on their availability for use in current operations. Marketable equity securities, including mutual funds, are classified as either short or long-term based on the nature of each security and its availability for use in current operations.

Available-for-sale debt securities are reported at fair value with unrealized gains and losses, net of applicable taxes, in Accumulated other comprehensive loss. Unrealized gains and losses on equity securities, credit losses and impairments on available-for-sale debt securities are recorded in Consolidated Statements of Earnings. Realized gains and losses on available-for-sale securities are calculated at the individual security level and included in Interest and other, net in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings.

HP monitors its investment portfolio for potential impairment and credit losses on a quarterly basis. If HP intends to sell a debt security or it is more likely than not that HP will be required to sell the security before recovery, then a decline in fair value below cost is recorded as an impairment charge in Interest and other, net and a new cost basis in the investment is established.

In other cases, if the carrying amount of an investment in debt securities exceeds its fair value and the decline in value is determined to be due to credit related reasons, HP records a credit loss allowance, limited by the amount that fair value is less than the amortized cost basis. HP recognizes the corresponding charge in Interest and other, net and the remaining unrealized loss, if any, in Accumulated other comprehensive loss in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Factors that HP considers while determining the credit loss allowance includes, but is not limited to, severity and the reason for the decline in value, interest rate changes and counterparty long-term ratings.

Derivatives

Derivatives

HP uses derivative instruments, primarily forward contracts, option contracts, interest rate swaps, total return swaps, treasury rate locks and forward starting swaps to hedge certain foreign currency, interest rate and, return on certain investment exposures. HP also may use other derivative instruments not designated as hedges, such as forwards used to hedge foreign currency balance sheet

exposures. HP does not use derivative instruments for speculative purposes. See Note 10, “Financial Instruments” for a full description of HP’s derivative instrument activities and related accounting policies.

Legal Contingencies

Legal Contingencies

HP is involved in various lawsuits, claims, investigations and proceedings that arise in the ordinary course of business. HP records a liability for contingencies when it believes it is both probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated. See Note 14, “Litigation and Contingencies” for a full description of HP’s loss contingencies and related accounting policies.

Segment Information

The accounting policies HP uses to derive segment results are substantially the same as those used by HP in preparing these financial statements. HP derives the results of the business segments directly from its internal management reporting system.

HP does not allocate certain operating expenses, which it manages at the corporate level, to its segments. These unallocated amounts include expenses such as certain corporate governance costs and infrastructure investments, stock-based compensation expense, restructuring and other charges, acquisition and divestiture charges, amortization of intangible assets and Russia exit charges.

Fair Value

Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. 

Fair Value Hierarchy

HP uses valuation techniques that are based upon observable and unobservable inputs. Observable inputs are developed using market data such as publicly available information and reflect the assumptions market participants would use, while unobservable inputs are developed using the best information available about the assumptions market participants would use. Assets and liabilities are classified in the fair value hierarchy based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement:

Level 1—Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

Level 2—Quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability and market-corroborated inputs.

Level 3—Unobservable inputs for the asset or liability.

The fair value hierarchy gives the highest priority to observable inputs and lowest priority to unobservable inputs.

Valuation Techniques 

Cash Equivalents and Investments: HP holds time deposits, money market funds, mutual funds, other debt securities primarily consisting of corporate and foreign government notes and bonds, and common stock and equivalents. HP values cash equivalents and equity investments using quoted market prices, alternative pricing sources, including net asset value, or models utilizing market observable inputs. The fair value of debt investments is based on quoted market prices or model-driven valuations using inputs primarily derived from or corroborated by observable market data, and, in certain instances, valuation models that utilize assumptions which cannot be corroborated with observable market data. 

Derivative Instruments: HP uses industry standard valuation models to measure fair value. Where applicable, these models project future cash flows and discount the future amounts to present value using market-based observable inputs, including interest rate curves, HP and counterparty credit risk, foreign exchange rates, and forward and spot prices for currencies and interest rates. See Note 10, “Financial Instruments” for a further discussion of HP’s use of derivative instruments. 

Other Fair Value Disclosures

Short- and Long-Term Debt: HP estimates the fair value of its debt primarily using an expected present value technique, which is based on observable market inputs using interest rates currently available to companies of similar credit standing for similar terms and remaining maturities and considering its own credit risk. The portion of HP’s debt that is hedged is reflected in the Consolidated Balance Sheets as an amount equal to the debt’s carrying amount and a fair value adjustment representing changes in the fair value of the hedged debt obligations arising from movements in benchmark interest rates. The fair value of HP’s short- and long-term debt was $9.4 billion as compared to its carrying amount of $9.7 billion as of October 31, 2024. The fair value of HP’s short- and long-term debt was $8.5 billion as compared to its carrying value of $9.5 billion at October 31, 2023. If measured at fair value in the Consolidated Balance Sheets, short- and long-term debt would be classified in Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.

Other Financial Instruments: For the balance of HP’s financial instruments, primarily accounts receivable, accounts payable and financial liabilities included in Other current liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets, the carrying amounts approximate fair value due to their short-term maturities. If measured at fair value in the Consolidated Balance Sheets, these other financial instruments would be classified as Level 2 or Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.

Non-Marketable Equity Investments and Non-Financial Assets: HP’s non-marketable equity investments are measured at cost less impairment, adjusted for observable price changes. HP’s non-financial assets, such as intangible assets, goodwill and property, plant and equipment, are recorded at fair value in the period an impairment charge is recognized. If measured at fair value in the Consolidated Balance Sheets these would generally be classified within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.

Cash Equivalents and Available-for-Sale Investments

All highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less at the date of acquisition are considered cash equivalents.

Earnings Per Share

HP calculates basic net EPS using net earnings and the weighted-average number of shares outstanding during the reporting period. Diluted net EPS includes any dilutive effect of restricted stock units, stock options, performance-based awards and shares purchased under the 2021 employee stock purchase plan.

Guarantees, Indemnifications and Warranties

Guarantees 

In the ordinary course of business, HP may issue performance guarantees to certain of its clients, customers and other parties pursuant to which HP has guaranteed the performance obligations of third parties. Some of those guarantees may be backed by standby letters of credit or surety bonds. In general, HP would be obligated to perform over the term of the guarantee in the event a specified triggering event occurs as defined by the guarantee. HP believes the likelihood of having to perform under a material guarantee is remote.

Cross-Indemnifications with Hewlett Packard Enterprise

On November 1, 2015, Hewlett-Packard Company completed the separation of Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Hewlett-Packard Company’s former enterprise technology infrastructure, software, services and financing businesses. The separation and distribution agreement provides for cross-indemnities between HP and Hewlett Packard Enterprise for liabilities allocated to the respective party pursuant to the terms of such agreement. For information on cross-indemnifications with Hewlett Packard Enterprise for litigation matters, see Note 14, “Litigation and Contingencies”.

Indemnifications 

In the ordinary course of business, HP enters into contractual arrangements under which HP may agree to indemnify a third-party to such arrangement from any losses incurred relating to the services they perform on behalf of HP or for losses arising from certain events as defined within the particular contract, which may include, for example, litigation or claims relating to past performance. HP also provides indemnifications to certain vendors and customers against claims of intellectual property infringement made by third parties arising from the vendors’ and customers’ use of HP’s software products and services and certain other matters. Some indemnifications may not be subject to maximum loss clauses. Historically, payments made related to these indemnifications have been immaterial.

HP records tax indemnification receivables from various third parties for certain tax liabilities that HP is jointly and severally liable for, but for which it is indemnified by those same third parties under existing legal agreements. HP records a tax indemnification payable to various third parties under these agreements when management believes that it is both probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount can be reasonably estimated. The actual amount that the third parties pay or may be obligated to pay HP could vary depending on the outcome of certain unresolved tax matters, which may not be resolved for several years.

Warranties

HP accrues the estimated cost of product warranties at the time it recognizes revenue. HP engages in extensive product quality programs and processes, including actively monitoring and evaluating the quality of its component suppliers; however, contractual warranty terms, repair costs, product call rates, average cost per call, current period product shipments and ongoing product failure rates, as well as specific product class failures outside of HP’s baseline experience, affect the estimated warranty obligation.

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Segment Information (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Oct. 31, 2024

Segment Reporting [Abstract]

Schedule of Reconciliation of Revenue from Segment Operating Results to HP Consolidated Results

Segment Operating Results from Operations and the reconciliation to HP consolidated results were as follows:

	For the fiscal years ended October 31
	2024		2023		2022
	In millions
Net revenue:
Commercial PS	$	25,486	$	24,712	$	29,616
Consumer PS	10,709		10,972		14,395
Personal Systems	36,195		35,684		44,011
Supplies	11,295		11,452		11,761
Commercial Printing	4,841		5,250		5,339
Consumer Printing	1,202		1,327		1,802
Printing	17,338		18,029		18,902
Corporate Investments	25		7		2
Total segment net revenue	53,558		53,720		62,915
Other	1		(2)		(5)
Total net revenue	$	53,559	$	53,718	$	62,910
Earnings before taxes:
Personal Systems	$	2,194	$	2,129	$	2,761
Printing	3,290		3,399		3,619
Corporate Investments	(132)		(142)		(230)
Total segment earnings from operations	5,352		5,386		6,150
Corporate and unallocated costs and other	(380)		(375)		(461)
Stock-based compensation expense	(452)		(438)		(343)
Restructuring and other charges	(301)		(527)		(218)
Acquisition and divestiture charges	(83)		(240)		(318)
Amortization of intangible assets	(318)		(350)		(228)
Russia exit charges	—		—		(23)
Interest and other, net	(539)		(519)		(235)
Total earnings before taxes	$	3,279	$	2,937	$	4,324

Schedule of Reconciliation of Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment Operating Results to HP Consolidated Results

Segment Operating Results from Operations and the reconciliation to HP consolidated results were as follows:

	For the fiscal years ended October 31
	2024		2023		2022
	In millions
Net revenue:
Commercial PS	$	25,486	$	24,712	$	29,616
Consumer PS	10,709		10,972		14,395
Personal Systems	36,195		35,684		44,011
Supplies	11,295		11,452		11,761
Commercial Printing	4,841		5,250		5,339
Consumer Printing	1,202		1,327		1,802
Printing	17,338		18,029		18,902
Corporate Investments	25		7		2
Total segment net revenue	53,558		53,720		62,915
Other	1		(2)		(5)
Total net revenue	$	53,559	$	53,718	$	62,910
Earnings before taxes:
Personal Systems	$	2,194	$	2,129	$	2,761
Printing	3,290		3,399		3,619
Corporate Investments	(132)		(142)		(230)
Total segment earnings from operations	5,352		5,386		6,150
Corporate and unallocated costs and other	(380)		(375)		(461)
Stock-based compensation expense	(452)		(438)		(343)
Restructuring and other charges	(301)		(527)		(218)
Acquisition and divestiture charges	(83)		(240)		(318)
Amortization of intangible assets	(318)		(350)		(228)
Russia exit charges	—		—		(23)
Interest and other, net	(539)		(519)		(235)
Total earnings before taxes	$	3,279	$	2,937	$	4,324

Schedule of Reconciliation of Segment Assets to HP Consolidated Assets

HP allocates assets to its business segments based on the segments primarily benefiting from the assets. Total assets by segment and the reconciliation of segment assets to HP consolidated assets were as follows:

	As of October 31
	2024		2023
	In millions
Personal Systems	$	22,378	$	18,791
Printing	16,457		15,955
Corporate Investments	181		176
Corporate and unallocated assets	893		2,082
Total assets	$	39,909	$	37,004

Schedule of Net Revenue by Geographical Areas

Net revenue by country was as follows:

	For the fiscal years ended October 31
	2024		2023		2022
			In millions
United States	$	18,790	$	18,829	$	21,626
Other countries	34,769		34,889		41,284
Total net revenue	$	53,559	$	53,718	$	62,910

Schedule of Net Property, Plant and Equipment by Geographical Areas

Net property, plant and equipment by country in which HP operates was as follows:

	As of October 31
	2024		2023
	In millions
United States	$	1,471	$	1,351
Singapore	335		341
South Korea	297		307
Malaysia	275		287
Other countries	536		541
Total property, plant and equipment, net	$	2,914	$	2,827

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Restructuring and Other Charges (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Oct. 31, 2024

Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]

Schedule of Restructuring Activities by Plan

HP’s restructuring activities in fiscal years 2024, 2023 and 2022 summarized by plan were as follows:

	Fiscal 2023 Plan					Other prior year plans(1)		Total
	Severance and EER			Non-labor
	In millions
Accrued balance as of October 31, 2021	$	—		$	—	$	90	$	90
Charges	—			—		193		193
Cash payments	—			—		(217)		(217)
Non-cash and other adjustments	—			—		(34)		(34)
Accrued balance as of October 31, 2022	—			—		32		32
Charges	402			41		1		444
Cash payments	(172)			(15)		(35)		(222)
Non-cash and other adjustments	(142)		(2)	(8)		4		(146)
Accrued balance as of October 31, 2023	88			18		2		108
Charges	205			16		12		233
Cash payments	(173)			(18)		(5)		(196)
Non-cash and other adjustments	—			(5)		(2)		(7)
Accrued balance as of October 31, 2024	$	120		$	11	$	7	$	138
Total costs incurred to date as of October 31, 2024	$	607		$	57	$	878	$	1,542
Reflected in Consolidated Balance Sheets:
Other current liabilities	$	120		$	3	$	7	$	130
Other non-current liabilities	$	—		$	8	$	—	$	8

(1)    Primarily includes the fiscal 2020 plan along with other legacy plans, all of which are substantially complete. HP does not expect any further material activity associated with these plans.

(2)    Includes reclassification of liability related to the EER plan of $139 for certain healthcare and medical savings account benefits to pension and post-retirement plans. See Note 4 “Retirement and Post-Retirement Benefit Plans” for further information.

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Retirement and Post-Retirement Benefit Plans (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Oct. 31, 2024

Retirement Benefits [Abstract]

Schedule of Components of Pension and Post-Retirement Benefit (Credit) Cost Recognized

The components of HP’s pension and post-retirement benefit (credit) cost recognized in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings were as follows:

	For the fiscal years ended October 31
	2024		2023		2022		2024		2023		2022		2024		2023		2022
	U.S. Defined Benefit Plans						Non-U.S. Defined Benefit Plans						Post-Retirement Benefit Plans
	In millions
Service cost	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	37	$	39	$	56	$	1	$	1	$	1
Interest cost	228		217		161		46		41		22		15		15		8
Expected return on plan assets	(246)		(258)		(298)		(51)		(53)		(48)		(15)		(14)		(9)
Amortization and deferrals:
Actuarial loss (gain)	28		18		5		(1)		4		36		(15)		(16)		(15)
Prior service cost (credit)	—		—		—		6		5		5		(10)		(11)		(11)
Net periodic benefit cost (credit)	10		(23)		(132)		37		36		71		(24)		(25)		(26)
Settlement loss	—		—		—		2		—		—		—		—		—
Special termination benefit cost	—		105		—		—		—		—		—		34		—
Total periodic benefit cost (credit)	$	10	$	82	$	(132)	$	39	$	36	$	71	$	(24)	$	9	$	(26)

Schedule of Weighted-Average Assumptions Used to Calculate Total Periodic Benefit (Credit) Cost

The weighted-average assumptions used to calculate the total periodic benefit (credit) cost were as follows: 

	For the fiscal years ended October 31
	2024		2023		2022		2024		2023		2022		2024		2023		2022
	U.S. Defined Benefit Plans						Non-U.S. Defined Benefit Plans						Post-Retirement Benefit Plans
Discount rate	6.2	%	5.7	%	2.9	%	3.9	%	3.5	%	1.3	%	6.0	%	5.6	%	2.5	%
Expected increase in compensation levels	2.0	%	2.0	%	2.0	%	3.0	%	3.0	%	2.6	%	—	%	—	%	—	%
Expected long-term return on plan assets	6.6	%	6.4	%	5.1	%	5.3	%	5.4	%	4.3	%	5.2	%	3.3	%	2.0	%
Interest crediting rate	5.5	%	5.0	%	5.0	%	2.6	%	2.6	%	2.6	%	5.4	%	4.2	%	2.9	%

Schedule of Funded Status of Defined Benefit and Post-Retirement Benefit Plans

The funded status of the defined benefit and post-retirement benefit plans was as follows:

	As of October 31
	2024		2023		2024		2023		2024		2023
	U.S. Defined Benefit Plans				Non-U.S. Defined Benefit Plans				Post-Retirement Benefit Plans
	In millions
Change in fair value of plan assets:
Fair value of assets — beginning of year	$	3,853	$	4,170	$	959	$	907	$	382	$	383
Actual return on plan assets	598		(67)		111		8		33		17
Employer contributions	26		27		53		36		4		4
Participant contributions	—		—		17		17		28		32
Benefits paid	(258)		(274)		(54)		(38)		(48)		(54)
Settlement	(1)		(3)		(28)		(33)		—		—
Transfers	—		—		—		—		(82)		—
Currency impact	—		—		27		62		—		—
Fair value of assets — end of year	$	4,218	$	3,853	$	1,085	$	959	$	317	$	382
Change in benefits obligation
Projected benefit obligation — beginning of year	$	3,854	$	3,969	$	1,185	$	1,145	$	299	$	274
Service cost	—		—		37		39		1		1
Interest cost	228		217		46		41		15		15
Participant contributions	—		—		17		17		28		32
Actuarial loss (gain)	395		(160)		116		(71)		(8)		(3)
Benefits paid	(258)		(274)		(54)		(38)		(48)		(54)
Plan amendments	—		—		—		4		—		—
Settlement	(1)		(3)		(28)		(33)		—		—
Special termination benefit cost	—		105		—		—		—		34
Currency impact	—		—		26		81		—		—
Projected benefit obligation — end of year	$	4,218	$	3,854	$	1,345	$	1,185	$	287	$	299
Funded status at end of year	$	—	$	(1)	$	(260)	$	(226)	$	30	$	83
Accumulated benefit obligation	$	4,217	$	3,854	$	1,248	$	1,088

Schedule of Weighted-Average Assumptions Used to Calculate Projected Benefit Obligations

The weighted-average assumptions used to calculate the projected benefit obligations were as follows:

	For the fiscal years ended October 31
	2024		2023		2024		2023		2024		2023
	U.S. Defined Benefit Plans				Non-U.S. Defined Benefit Plans				Post-Retirement Benefit Plans
Discount rate	5.3	%	6.2	%	3.2	%	3.9	%	5.2	%	6.0	%
Expected increase in compensation levels	2.0	%	2.0	%	2.7	%	3.0	%	—	%	—	%
Interest crediting rate	5.2	%	5.5	%	2.6	%	2.6	%	4.7	%	5.4	%

Schedule of Net Amounts of Noncurrent Assets and Current and Noncurrent Liabilities for Defined Benefit and Post-Retirement Benefit Plans

The net assets and liabilities for HP’s defined benefit and post-retirement benefit plans recognized on HP’s Consolidated Balance Sheet were as follows:

	As of October 31
	2024		2023		2024		2023		2024		2023
	U.S. Defined Benefit Plans				Non-U.S. Defined Benefit Plans				Post-Retirement Benefit Plans
	In millions
Other non-current assets	$	277	$	266	$	50	$	40	$	35	$	87
Other current liabilities	(31)		(31)		(10)		(22)		(4)		(3)
Other non-current liabilities	(246)		(236)		(300)		(244)		(1)		(1)
Funded status at end of year	$	—	$	(1)	$	(260)	$	(226)	$	30	$	83

Schedule of Pre-Tax Net Actuarial Loss (Gain) and Prior Service Benefit Recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss for Defined Benefit and Post-Retirement Benefit Plans

The following table summarizes the pre-tax net actuarial loss (gain) and prior service cost (credit) recognized in Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for the defined benefit and post-retirement benefit plans.

	As of October 31, 2024
	U.S. Defined Benefit Plans		Non-U.S. Defined Benefit Plans		Post-Retirement Benefit Plans
	In millions
Net actuarial loss (gain)	$	571	$	73	$	(192)
Prior service cost (credit)	—		36		(46)
Total recognized in Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	$	571	$	109	$	(238)

Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans with Projected Benefit Obligations Exceeding Fair Value of Plan Assets

Defined benefit plans with projected benefit obligations exceeding the fair value of plan assets were as follows:

	As of October 31
	2024		2023		2024		2023
	U.S. Defined Benefit Plans				Non-U.S. Defined Benefit Plans
	In millions
Aggregate fair value of plan assets	$	—	$	—	$	894	$	780
Aggregate projected benefit obligation	$	277	$	267	$	1,207	$	1,052

Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans with Accumulated Benefit Obligations Exceeding Fair Value of Plan Assets

Defined benefit plans with accumulated benefit obligations exceeding the fair value of plan assets were as follows:

	As of October 31
	2024		2023		2024		2023
	U.S. Defined Benefit Plans				Non-U.S. Defined Benefit Plans
	In millions
Aggregate fair value of plan assets	$	—	$	—	$	610	$	563
Aggregate accumulated benefit obligation	$	277	$	267	$	859	$	758

Schedule of Fair Value of Plan Assets by Asset Category

The table below sets forth the fair value of plan assets by asset category within the fair value hierarchy as of October 31, 2024. Refer to Note 9, “Fair Value” for details on fair value hierarchy. Certain investments that are measured at fair value using the Net Asset Value (“NAV”) per share as a practical expedient have not been categorized in the fair value hierarchy. The fair value amounts presented in this table provide a reconciliation of the fair value hierarchy to the total value of plan assets.

	As of October 31, 2024
	U.S. Defined Benefit Plans								Non-U.S. Defined Benefit Plans								Post-Retirement Benefit Plans
	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
	In millions
Asset category:
Equity securities(1)	$	—	$	17	$	—	$	17	$	8	$	109	$	—	$	117	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—
Debt securities(2)
Corporate	—		2,213		—		2,213		—		16		—		16		—		143		—		143
Government	—		1,392		—		1,392		—		59		—		59		—		102		—		102
Insurance contracts	—		—		—		—		—		72		—		72		—		—		—		—
Common collective trusts and 103-12 Investment entities(3)	—		—		—		—		—		10		—		10		—		—		—		—
Investment funds(4)	10		—		—		10		—		347		—		347		45				—		45
Cash and cash equivalents(5)	17		23		—		40		21		1		—		22		—		—		—		—
Other(6)	(251)		(147)		—		(398)		—		116		—		116		(8)				—		(8)
Net plan assets subject to leveling	$	(224)	$	3,498	$	—	$	3,274	$	29	$	730	$	—	$	759	$	37	$	245	$	—	$	282
Investments using NAV as a practical expedient(7)							944								326								35
Investments at fair value							$	4,218							$	1,085							$	317

     The table below sets forth the fair value of plan assets by asset category within the fair value hierarchy as of October 31, 2023.

	As of October 31, 2023
	U.S. Defined Benefit Plans								Non-U.S. Defined Benefit Plans								Post-Retirement Benefit Plans
	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
	In millions
Asset category:
Equity securities(1)	$	1	$	28	$	—	$	29	$	8	$	92	$	—	$	100	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—
Debt securities(2)
Corporate	—		1,855		—		1,855		—		17		—		17		—		214		—		214
Government	—		1,208		—		1,208		—		55		—		55		—		100		—		100
Real estate funds	—		—		—		—		—		—		—		—		—		—		—		—
Insurance contracts	—		—		—		—		—		67		—		67		—		—		—		—
Common collective trusts and 103-12 Investment entities(3)	—		—		—		—		—		8		—		8		—		—		—		—
Investment funds(4)	10		—		—		10		—		292		—		292		67				—		67
Cash and cash equivalents(5)	41		31		—		72		21		1		—		22		(1)		—		—		(1)
Other(6)	(109)		(147)		—		(256)		—		89		—		89		—				—		—
Net plan assets subject to leveling	$	(57)	$	2,975	$	—	$	2,918	$	29	$	621	$	—	$	650	$	66	$	314	$	—	$	380
Investments using NAV as a practical expedient(7)							935								309								2
Investments at fair value							$	3,853							$	959							$	382

(1)Investments in publicly traded equity securities are valued using the closing price on the measurement date as reported on the stock exchange on which the individual securities are traded.

(2)The fair value of corporate, government and asset-backed debt securities is based on observable inputs of comparable market transactions. Also included in this category is debt issued by national, state and local governments and agencies.

(3)Department of Labor 103-12 IE (Investment Entity) designation is for plan assets held by two or more unrelated employee benefit plans which includes limited partnerships and venture capital partnerships. Certain common collective trusts and interests in 103-12 entities are valued using NAV as a practical expedient.

(4)Includes publicly traded funds of investment companies that are registered with the SEC, funds that are not publicly traded and a non-U.S. fund-of-fund arrangement.

(5)Includes cash and cash equivalents such as short-term marketable securities. Cash and cash equivalents include money market funds, which are valued based on NAV. Other assets were classified in the fair value hierarchy based on the lowest level input (e.g., quoted prices and observable inputs) that is significant to the fair value measure in its entirety.

(6)Includes primarily reverse repurchase agreements, unsettled transactions, and derivative instruments.

(7)These investments include alternative investments, which primarily consist of private equities and hedge funds. The valuation of alternative investments, such as limited partnerships and joint ventures, may require significant management judgment. For alternative investments, valuation is based on NAV as reported by the asset manager or investment company and adjusted for cash flows, if necessary. In making such an assessment, a variety of factors are reviewed by management, including but not limited to the timeliness of NAV as reported by the asset manager and changes in general economic and market conditions subsequent to the last NAV reported by the asset manager.

•Private equities include limited partnerships such as equity, buyout, venture capital, real estate and other similar funds that invest in the United States and internationally where foreign currencies are hedged.

•Hedge funds include limited partnerships that invest both long and short primarily in common stocks and credit, relative value, event-driven equity, distressed debt and macro strategies. Management of the hedge funds has the ability to shift investments from value to growth strategies, from small to large capitalization stocks and bonds, and from a net long position to a net short position.

These investments also include Common Collective Trusts and 103-12 Investment Entities as defined in note (3) above and Investment Funds as defined in note (4) above.

Schedule of Weighted-Average Target Asset Allocations Across Benefit Plans

The weighted-average target asset allocations across the benefit plans represented in the fair value tables above were as follows:

	2024 Target Allocation
Asset Category	U.S. Defined Benefit Plans		Non-U.S. Defined Benefit Plans		Post-Retirement Benefit Plans
Equity-related investments	—	%	36.4	%	—	%
Debt securities	91.0	%	37.1	%	100.0	%
Real estate	—	%	10.8	%	—	%
Cash and cash equivalents	—	%	3.1	%	—	%
Other	9.0	%	12.6	%	—	%
Total	100.0	%	100.0	%	100.0	%

Schedule of Estimated Future Benefits Payments for Retirement and Post-Retirement Plans

As of October 31, 2024, HP estimates that the future benefits payments for the retirement and post-retirement plans are as follows:

Fiscal year	U.S. Defined Benefit Plans		Non-U.S. Defined Benefit Plans		Post-Retirement Benefit Plans
	In millions
2025	$	352	$	53	$	34
2026	354		56		28
2027	355		58		23
2028	355		60		21
2029	350		65		21
Next five fiscal years to October 31, 2034	1,587		382		97

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Stock-Based Compensation (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Oct. 31, 2024

Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]

Schedule of Stock-Based Compensation Expense and the Resulting Tax Benefits

Stock-based compensation expense and the resulting tax benefits for operations were as follows:

	For the fiscal years ended October 31
	2024		2023		2022
	In millions
Stock-based compensation expense	$	452	$	438	$	343
Income tax benefit	(77)		(72)		(59)
Stock-based compensation expense, net of tax	$	375	$	366	$	284

Schedule of Weighted-Average Fair Value and Assumptions Used to Measure Fair Value of Restricted Stock Units

HP uses the closing stock price on the grant date to estimate the fair value of service-based restricted stock units. HP estimates the fair value of restricted stock units subject to performance-adjusted vesting conditions using a combination of the closing stock price on the grant date and a Monte Carlo simulation model. The assumptions used to measure the fair value of restricted stock units subject to performance-adjusted vesting conditions in the Monte Carlo simulation model were as follows:

	For the fiscal years ended October 31
	2024		2023		2022
Expected volatility(1)	33.9	%	44.4	%	41.6	%
Risk-free interest rate(2)	4.1	%	4.0	%	1.0	%
Expected performance period in years(3)	2.9		2.9		2.9

(1)The expected volatility was estimated using the historical volatility derived from HP’s common stock.

(2)The risk-free interest rate was estimated based on the yield on U.S. Treasury zero-coupon issues.

(3)The expected performance period was estimated based on the length of the remaining performance period from the grant date.

Schedule of Restricted Stock Awards Activity

A summary of restricted stock units activity is as follows:

	As of October 31
	2024			2023			2022
	Shares	Weighted- Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share		Shares	Weighted- Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share		Shares	Weighted- Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share
	In thousands			In thousands			In thousands
Outstanding at beginning of year	30,209	$	31	28,688	$	30	30,197	$	23
Granted	18,262	$	32	18,500	$	31	15,337	$	36
Vested	(14,483)	$	33	(15,291)	$	29	(14,168)	$	22
Forfeited	(2,120)	$	31	(1,688)	$	31	(2,678)	$	25
Outstanding at end of year	31,868	$	30	30,209	$	31	28,688	$	30

Schedule of Shares Available for Future Grant and Shares Reserved for Future Issuance

Shares available for future grant and shares reserved for future issuance under the stock-based incentive compensation plans and the 2021 ESPP were as follows:

	As of October 31
	2024	2023	2022
	In thousands
Shares available for future grant	144,553	133,033	174,264
Shares reserved for future issuance	181,463	169,503	208,351

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Taxes on Earnings (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Oct. 31, 2024

Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule of Domestic and Foreign Components of Earnings

The domestic and foreign components of earnings before taxes were as follows:

	For the fiscal years ended October 31
h	2024		2023		2022
	In millions
U.S.	$	537	$	650	$	1,406
Non-U.S.	2,742		2,287		2,918
	$	3,279	$	2,937	$	4,324

Schedule of (Benefit from) Provision for Taxes on Earnings

The provision for (benefit from) taxes on earnings was as follows:

	For the fiscal years ended October 31
	2024		2023		2022
	In millions
U.S. federal taxes:
Current	$	245	$	226	$	272
Deferred	34		(549)		27
Non-U.S. taxes:
Current	357		337		338
Deferred	(193)		(305)		503
State taxes:
Current	33		42		9
Deferred	28		(77)		43
	$	504	$	(326)	$	1,192

Schedule of Differences Between U.S. Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate and HP's Effective Tax Rate

The differences between the U.S. federal statutory income tax rate and HP’s effective tax rate were as follows:

	For the fiscal years ended October 31
	2024		2023		2022
U.S. federal statutory income tax rate from continuing operations	21.0	%	21.0	%	21.0	%
State income taxes, net of federal tax benefit	2.2	%	1.7	%	1.3	%
Impact of foreign earnings including GILTI and FDII, net	(0.7)	%	(1.4)	%	(7.9)	%
Valuation allowances	(7.1)	%	(7.3)	%	0.3	%
Uncertain tax positions and audit settlements	1.0	%	3.2	%	2.8	%
Impact of internal reorganization	—	%	(27.4)	%	9.4	%
Other, net	(1.0)	%	(0.9)	%	0.7	%
	15.4	%	(11.1)	%	27.6	%

Schedule of Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits

A reconciliation of unrecognized tax benefits is as follows:

	For the fiscal years ended October 31
	2024		2023		2022
	In millions
Balance at beginning of year	$	1,137	$	1,045	$	829
Increases:
For current year’s tax positions	82		61		26
For prior years’ tax positions	52		186		299
Decreases:
For prior years’ tax positions	(9)		(35)		(60)
Statute of limitations expirations	(33)		(8)		(5)
Settlements with taxing authorities	(12)		(112)		(44)
Balance at end of year	$	1,217	$	1,137	$	1,045

Schedule of Significant Components of Deferred Tax Assets and Deferred Tax Liabilities

The significant components of deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities were as follows:

	As of October 31
	2024		2023
	In millions
Deferred tax assets:
Loss and credit carryforwards	$	7,050	$	7,194
Intercompany transactions—excluding inventory	357		540
Fixed assets	113		110
Warranty	100		124
Employee and retiree benefits	242		232
Deferred revenue	240		250
Capitalized research and development	1,014		821
Operating lease liabilities	272		242
Investment in partnership	710		703
Other	395		469
Gross deferred tax assets	10,493		10,685
Valuation allowances	(6,688)		(6,994)
Total deferred tax assets	3,805		3,691
Deferred tax liabilities:
Unremitted earnings of foreign subsidiaries	(107)		(88)
Right-of-use assets from operating leases	(235)		(223)
Intangible assets	(159)		(205)
Cash flow hedges	(24)		(64)
Total deferred tax liabilities	(525)		(580)
Net deferred tax assets	$	3,280	$	3,111

Deferred tax assets and liabilities included in the Consolidated Balance Sheets as follows:

	As of October 31
	2024		2023
	In millions
Deferred tax assets	$	3,311	$	3,155
Deferred tax liabilities	(31)		(44)
Total	$	3,280	$	3,111

Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets for Net Operating Loss Carryforwards

As of October 31, 2024, HP had recorded deferred tax assets for net operating loss (“NOL”) carryforwards as follows:

	Gross NOLs		Deferred Taxes on NOLs		Valuation allowance		Initial Year of Expiration
	In millions
Federal	$	69	$	15	$	(3)	2025
State	1,955		107		(32)		2025
Foreign	24,615		6,803		(6,246)		2028
Balance at end of year	$	26,639	$	6,925	$	(6,281)

Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets for Various Tax Credit Carryforwards

As of October 31, 2024, HP had recorded deferred tax assets for various tax credit carryforwards as follows:

	Carryforward		Valuation Allowance		Initial Year of Expiration
	In millions
Tax credits in state and foreign jurisdictions	$	305	$	(36)	2025
Balance at end of year	$	305	$	(36)

Schedule of Deferred Tax Asset Valuation Allowance and Changes

The deferred tax asset valuation allowance and changes were as follows:

	For the fiscal years ended October 31
	2024		2023		2022
	In millions
Balance at beginning of year	$	6,994	$	7,592	$	7,749
Income tax (benefit) expense	(300)		(650)		(274)
Goodwill, other comprehensive loss (income), currency translation and charges to other accounts	(6)		52		117
Balance at end of year	$	6,688	$	6,994	$	7,592

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Supplementary Financial Information (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Oct. 31, 2024

Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]

Schedule of Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash

	As of October 31
	2024		2023
	In millions
Cash and cash equivalents	$	3,238	$	3,107
Restricted cash(1)	15		125
	$	3,253	$	3,232

(1) Restricted Cash is related to amounts collected and held on behalf of a third-party for trade receivables previously sold.

Schedule of Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash

	As of October 31
	2024		2023
	In millions
Cash and cash equivalents	$	3,238	$	3,107
Restricted cash(1)	15		125
	$	3,253	$	3,232

(1) Restricted Cash is related to amounts collected and held on behalf of a third-party for trade receivables previously sold.

Schedule of Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Related to Accounts Receivable

The allowance for credit losses related to accounts receivable and changes were as follows:

	For the fiscal years ended October 31
	2024		2023		2022
	In millions
Balance at beginning of period	$	93	$	107	$	111
Current-period allowance for credit losses	3		(2)		7
Deductions, net of recoveries	(13)		(12)		(11)
Balance at end of period	$	83	$	93	$	107

Schedule of Revolving Short-Term Financing Arrangements

The following is a summary of the activity under these arrangements:

	For the fiscal years ended October 31
	2024		2023		2022
	In millions
Balance at beginning of year (1)	$	141	$	185	$	131
Trade receivables sold	12,200		13,391		12,028
Cash receipts	(12,063)		(13,449)		(11,942)
Foreign currency and other	6		14		(32)
Balance at end of year (1)	$	284	$	141	$	185

(1) Amounts outstanding from third parties reported in Accounts Receivable in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Schedule of Inventory

Inventory

	As of October 31
	2024		2023
	In millions
Finished goods	$	4,338	$	3,930
Purchased parts and fabricated assemblies	3,382		2,932
	$	7,720	$	6,862

Schedule of Other Current Assets

Other Current Assets

	As of October 31
	2024		2023
	In millions
Supplier and other receivables	$	2,180	$	1,349
Prepaid and other current assets	1,462		1,445
Value-added taxes receivable	1,028		852
	$	4,670	$	3,646

Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment, Net

Property, Plant and Equipment, Net

	As of October 31
	2024		2023
	In millions
Land, buildings and leasehold improvements	$	2,527	$	2,332
Machinery and equipment, including equipment held for lease	5,465		5,384
	7,992		7,716
Accumulated depreciation	(5,078)		(4,889)
	$	2,914	$	2,827

Schedule of Other Non-Current Assets

Other Non-Current Assets

	As of October 31
	2024		2023
	In millions
Deferred tax assets	$	3,311	$	3,155
Intangible assets	1,319		1,593
Right-of-use assets	1,165		1,188
Prepaid pension and post-retirement benefit assets	362		393
Deposits and prepaid	322		427
Other	1,129		853
	$	7,608	$	7,609

Schedule of Other Current Liabilities

Other Current Liabilities

	As of October 31
	2024		2023
	In millions
Sales and marketing programs	$	3,060	$	3,053
Deferred revenue	1,446		1,424
Other accrued taxes	1,233		994
Employee compensation and benefit	970		1,046
Warranty	486		569
Operating lease liabilities	443		430
Tax liability	291		217
Other	2,449		2,479
	$	10,378	$	10,212

Schedule of Other Non-Current Liabilities

Other Non-Current Liabilities

	As of October 31
	2024		2023
	In millions
Deferred revenue	$	1,487	$	1,324
Tax liability	839		904
Operating lease liabilities	787		825
Pension, post-retirement, and post-employment liabilities	607		546
Deferred tax liability	31		44
Other	531		688
	$	4,282	$	4,331

Schedule of Interest and Other, Net

Interest and Other, Net

	For the fiscal years ended October 31
	2024		2023		2022
	In millions
Interest expense on borrowings	$	(452)	$	(548)	$	(359)
Factoring costs(1)	(155)		(136)		—
Net (loss) gain on debt extinguishment	(3)		107		—
Non-operating retirement-related credits	14		51		144
Tax indemnifications	—		—		(1)
Other, net	57		7		(19)
	$	(539)	$	(519)	$	(235)

(1)Factoring costs for fiscal year 2022 were included in Selling, general and administrative and were not material.

Schedule of Net Revenue by Region

Net Revenue by Region

	For the fiscal years ended October 31
	2024		2023		2022
	In millions
Americas	$	23,251	$	23,095	$	26,544
Europe, Middle East and Africa	18,044		17,819		21,300
Asia-Pacific and Japan	12,264		12,804		15,066
Total net revenue	$	53,559	$	53,718	$	62,910

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Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Oct. 31, 2024

Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule of Allocation and Changes in the Carrying Amount of Goodwill

Goodwill allocated to HP’s reportable segments and changes in the carrying amount of goodwill were as follows:  

	Personal Systems		Printing		Corporate Investments		Total
	In millions
Balance as of October 31, 2022(1)	$	4,695	$	3,728	$	118	$	8,541
Acquisitions	27		4		—		31
Foreign currency translation and other	—		19		—		19
Balance as of October 31, 2023(1)	4,722		3,751		118		8,591
Acquisitions	26		2		—		28
Foreign currency translation and other	—		8		—		8
Balance as of October 31, 2024(1)	$	4,748	$	3,761	$	118	$	8,627

(1)Goodwill is net of accumulated impairment losses of $0.8 billion related to Corporate Investments recorded in fiscal year 2011.

Schedule of Acquired Intangible Assets

HP’s acquired intangible assets were composed of:

	As of October 31, 2024						As of October 31, 2023
	Gross		Accumulated Amortization		Net		Gross		Accumulated Amortization		Net
	In millions
Customer contracts, customer lists and distribution agreements	$	868	$	458	$	410	$	827	$	369	$	458
Technology and patents	1,772		989		783		1,763		785		978
Trade name and trademarks	218		92		126		215		58		157
Total intangible assets	$	2,858	$	1,539	$	1,319	$	2,805	$	1,212	$	1,593

Schedule of Estimated Future Amortization Expense

As of October 31, 2024, estimated future amortization expense related to intangible assets was as follows:

Fiscal year	In millions
2025	$	253
2026	243
2027	238
2028	193
2029	125
Thereafter	267
Total	$	1,319

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Fair Value (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Oct. 31, 2024

Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]

Schedule of Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis

The following table presents HP’s assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis:

	As of October 31, 2024								As of October 31, 2023
	Fair Value Measured Using								Fair Value Measured Using
	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
	In millions
Assets:
Cash Equivalents
Corporate debt	$	—	$	1,012	$	—	$	1,012	$	—	$	589	$	—	$	589
Government debt(1)	1,332		—		—		1,332		1,900		—		—		1,900
Available-for-Sale Investments
Financial institution instruments	—		3		—		3		—		3		—		3
Marketable securities and mutual funds(2)	54		130		—		184		33		45		—		78
Derivative Instruments
Interest rate contracts	—		4		—		4		—		—		—		—
Foreign currency contracts	—		225		—		225		—		489		—		489
Total assets	$	1,386	$	1,374	$	—	$	2,760	$	1,933	$	1,126	$	—	$	3,059
Liabilities:
Derivative Instruments
Interest rate contracts	$	—	$	22	$	—	$	22	$	—	$	58	$	—	$	58
Foreign currency contracts	—		158		—		158		—		212		—		212
Other derivatives	—		2		—		2		—		2		—		2
Total liabilities	$	—	$	182	$	—	$	182	$	—	$	272	$	—	$	272

(1)    Government debt includes instruments such as U.S. treasury notes, U.S. agency securities and non-U.S. government bonds. Money market funds invested in government debt and traded in active markets are included in Level 1.

(2)    As of October 31, 2024, $78 million of debt securities were restricted to fund benefits received by qualifying employees under a sponsored defined benefit plan.

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Financial Instruments (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Oct. 31, 2024

Investments, All Other Investments [Abstract]

Schedule of Cash Equivalents and Available-for-Sale Investments

Cash Equivalents and Available-for-Sale Investments

	As of October 31, 2024								As of October 31, 2023
	Cost		Gross Unrealized Gain		Gross Unrealized Loss		Fair Value		Cost		Gross Unrealized Gain		Gross Unrealized Loss		Fair Value
	In millions
Cash Equivalents:
Corporate debt	$	1,012	$	—	$	—	$	1,012	$	589	$	—	$	—	$	589
Government debt	1,332		—		—		1,332		1,900		—		—		$	1,900
Total cash equivalents	2,344		—		—		2,344		2,489		—		—		2,489
Available-for-Sale Investments:
Financial institution instruments	3		—		—		3		3		—		—		3
Marketable securities and mutual funds(1)	115		69		—		184		40		38		—		78
Total available-for-sale investments	118		69		—		187		43		38		—		81
Total cash equivalents and available-for-sale investments	$	2,462	$	69	$	—	$	2,531	$	2,532	$	38	$	—	$	2,570

(1)    As of October 31, 2024, $78 million of debt securities were restricted to fund benefits received by qualifying employees under a sponsored defined benefit plan.

Schedule of Contractual Maturities of Investments in Available-for-Sale Debt Securities

Contractual maturities of investments in available-for-sale debt securities were as follows:

	As of October 31, 2024
	Amortized Cost		Fair Value
	In millions
Due in less than one year	$	19	$	19
Due in one to five years	62		62
	$	81	$	81

Schedule of Gross Notional and Fair Value of Derivative Financial Instruments in the Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets

The gross notional and fair value of derivative instruments in the Consolidated Balance Sheets were as follows:

	As of October 31, 2024										As of October 31, 2023
	Outstanding Gross Notional		Other Current Assets		Other Non-Current Assets		Other Current Liabilities		Other Non-Current Liabilities		Outstanding Gross Notional		Other Current Assets		Other Non-Current Assets		Other Current Liabilities		Other Non-Current Liabilities
	In millions
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments
Fair value hedges:
Interest rate contracts	$	750	$	—	$	—	$	11	$	10	$	750	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	58
Cash flow hedges:
Foreign currency contracts	14,563		169		36		117		34		15,278		410		70		147		52
Interest rate contracts	500		—		4		—		1		—		—		—		—		—
Total derivatives designated as hedging instruments	15,813		169		40		128		45		16,028		410		70		147		110
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments
Foreign currency contracts	4,284		20		—		7		—		4,446		9		—		13		—
Other derivatives	156		—		—		2		—		125		—		—		2		—
Total derivatives not designated as hedging instruments	4,440		20		—		9		—		4,571		9		—		15		—
Total derivatives	$	20,253	$	189	$	40	$	137	$	45	$	20,599	$	419	$	70	$	162	$	110

Schedule of Information Related to the Potential Effect of Entity's Master Netting Agreements and Collateral Security Agreements, Offsetting Assets

As of October 31, 2024 and 2023, information related to the potential effect of HP’s master netting agreements and collateral security agreements was as follows:

	In the Consolidated Balance Sheets
	(i)		(ii)		(iii) = (i)–(ii)		(iv)		(v)			(vi) = (iii)–(iv)–(v)
	Gross Amount Recognized		Gross Amount Offset		Net Amount Presented		Gross Amounts Not Offset
							Derivatives		Financial Collateral			Net Amount
	In millions
As of October 31, 2024
Derivative assets	$	229	$	—	$	229	$	113	$	88	(1)	$	28
Derivative liabilities	$	182	$	—	$	182	$	113	$	61	(2)	$	8
As of October 31, 2023
Derivative assets	$	489	$	—	$	489	$	178	$	291	(1)	$	20
Derivative liabilities	$	272	$	—	$	272	$	178	$	89	(2)	$	5

(1)Represents the cash collateral posted by counterparties as of the respective reporting date for HP’s asset position, net of derivative amounts that could be offset, as of, generally, two business days prior to the respective reporting date.

(2)Represents the collateral posted by HP including any re-use of counterparty cash collateral as of the respective reporting date for HP’s liability position, net of derivative amounts that could be offset, as of, generally, two business days prior to the respective reporting date.

Schedule of Information Related to the Potential Effect of Entity's Master Netting Agreements and Collateral Security Agreements, Offsetting Liabilities

As of October 31, 2024 and 2023, information related to the potential effect of HP’s master netting agreements and collateral security agreements was as follows:

	In the Consolidated Balance Sheets
	(i)		(ii)		(iii) = (i)–(ii)		(iv)		(v)			(vi) = (iii)–(iv)–(v)
	Gross Amount Recognized		Gross Amount Offset		Net Amount Presented		Gross Amounts Not Offset
							Derivatives		Financial Collateral			Net Amount
	In millions
As of October 31, 2024
Derivative assets	$	229	$	—	$	229	$	113	$	88	(1)	$	28
Derivative liabilities	$	182	$	—	$	182	$	113	$	61	(2)	$	8
As of October 31, 2023
Derivative assets	$	489	$	—	$	489	$	178	$	291	(1)	$	20
Derivative liabilities	$	272	$	—	$	272	$	178	$	89	(2)	$	5

(1)Represents the cash collateral posted by counterparties as of the respective reporting date for HP’s asset position, net of derivative amounts that could be offset, as of, generally, two business days prior to the respective reporting date.

(2)Represents the collateral posted by HP including any re-use of counterparty cash collateral as of the respective reporting date for HP’s liability position, net of derivative amounts that could be offset, as of, generally, two business days prior to the respective reporting date.

Schedule of Pre-Tax Effect of Derivative Instruments and Related Hedged Items in a Fair Value Hedging Relationship

The pre-tax effect of derivative instruments and related hedged items in a fair value hedging relationship were as follows:

Derivative Instrument	Hedged Item	Location	For the fiscal years ended October 31	Gain/(loss) recognized in earnings on derivative instruments		Gain/(loss) recognized in earnings on hedged item
				In millions
Interest rate contracts	Fixed-rate debt	Interest and other, net	2024	$	36	$	(36)
			2023	$	20	$	(20)
			2022	$	(62)	$	62

Schedule of Pre-Tax Effect of Derivative Instruments in Cash Flow Hedging Relationships Included in Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income

The pre-tax effect of derivative instruments in cash flow hedging relationships included in Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) was as follows:

	For the fiscal years ended October 31
	2024		2023		2022
	In millions
Gain/(loss) recognized in Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) on derivatives:
Foreign currency contracts	$	47	$	(427)	$	1,456
Interest rate contracts	$	4	$	—	$	85

Schedule of Pre-Tax Effect of Derivative Instruments in Cash Flow Hedging Relationships Included in Earnings

The pre-tax effect of derivative instruments in cash flow hedging relationships included in earnings were as follows:

	Gain/ (loss) reclassified from Accumulated other comprehensive loss into earnings
	For the fiscal years ended October 31
	2024		2023		2022
	In millions
Products net revenue	$	408	$	243	$	877
Cost of products net revenue	(142)		(167)		(101)
Operating expenses	(4)		(4)		(1)
Interest and other, net	12		12		4
Total	$	274	$	84	$	779

Schedule of Pre-Tax Effect of Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments Recognized in Interest and Other, Net in the Consolidated Condensed Statements of Earnings

The pre-tax effect of derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments recognized in Interest and other, net in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings was as follows:

	Gain/(loss) recognized in earnings on derivative instrument
	Location	2024		2023		2022
		In millions
Foreign currency contracts	Interest and other, net	$	44	$	(65)	$	41
Other derivatives	Interest and other, net	—		(3)		(4)
Total		$	44	$	(68)	$	37

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Borrowings (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Oct. 31, 2024

Debt Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule of Notes Payable and Short-Term Borrowings

Notes Payable and Short-Term Borrowings

	As of October 31
	2024				2023
	Amount Outstanding		Weighted-Average Interest Rate		Amount Outstanding		Weighted-Average Interest Rate
	In millions
Current portion of long-term debt	$	1,358	5.0	%	$	179	6.0	%
Notes payable to banks, lines of credit and other	48		—	%	51		—	%
Total notes payable and short-term borrowings	$	1,406			$	230

Schedule of Long-Term Debt

Long-Term Debt

	As of October 31
	2024		2023
	In millions
U.S. Dollar Global Notes(1)
$1,200 issued at discount to par at a price of 99.863% at 6.0%, due September 2041	$	1,199	$	1,199
$1,150 issued at discount to par at a price of 99.769% at 2.2%, due June 2025	1,150		1,149
$1,000 issued at discount to par at a price of 99.718% at 3.00%, due June 2027	999		999
$850 issued at discount to par at a price of 99.790% at 3.4%, due June 2030	503		503
$1,000 issued at discount to par at a price of 99.808% at 1.45%, due June 2026	521		521
$1,000 issued at discount to par at a price of 99.573% at 2.65%, due June 2031(2)	997		997
$1,000 issued at discount to par at a price of 99.767% at 4.00%, due April 2029	999		999
$1,000 issued at discount to par at a price of 99.966% at 4.20%, due April 2032	676		676
$900 issued at discount to par at a price of 99.841% at 4.75%, due January 2028	899		899
$1,100 issued at discount to par at a price of 99.725% at 5.50%, due January 2033	1,098		1,097
$500 issued at par at a price of 100% at 4.75%, due March 2029	3		3
	9,044		9,042
Other borrowings at 1.47%-8.30%, due in fiscal years 2025-2030	645		506
Fair value adjustment related to hedged debt	(21)		(58)
Unamortized debt issuance cost	(47)		(57)
Current portion of long-term debt	(1,358)		(179)
Total long-term debt	$	8,263	$	9,254

(1)HP may redeem some or all of the fixed-rate U.S. Dollar Global Notes at any time in accordance with the terms thereof. The U.S. Dollar Global Notes are senior unsecured debt.

(2)HP allocated an amount equal to the net proceeds to finance or refinance, in whole or in part, environmentally and socially responsible eligible projects in the following eight areas: renewable energy; green buildings; energy efficiency; clean transportation; pollution prevention and control; eco-efficient and/or circular economy products, production technologies and processes; environmentally sustainable management of living natural resources and land use; and socioeconomic advancement and empowerment.

Schedule of Aggregate Future Maturities of Long-term Debt

As of October 31, 2024, aggregate future maturities of debt at face value (excluding unamortized debt issuance cost of $47 million, discounts on debt issuance of $11 million and fair value adjustment related to hedged debt of $21 million), including other borrowings were as follows: 

Fiscal year	In millions
2025	$	1,419
2026	720
2027	1,133
2028	972
2029	1,023
Thereafter	4,481
Total	$	9,748

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Stockholders’ Deficit (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Oct. 31, 2024

Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]

Schedule of Taxes Related to Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income

Taxes related to Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income

	For the fiscal years ended October 31
	2024		2023		2022
	In millions
Tax effect on change in unrealized components of available-for-sale debt securities:
Tax (provision) benefit on unrealized gains (losses) arising during the period	$	(1)	$	(1)	$	2
Tax effect on change in unrealized components of cash flow hedges:
Tax (provision) benefit on unrealized gains (losses) arising during the period	(13)		75		(328)
Tax provision on (gains) losses reclassified into earnings	53		18		195
	40		93		(133)
Tax effect on change in unrealized components of defined benefit plans:
Tax benefit on unrealized gains (losses) arising during the period	8		26		26
Tax benefit (provision) on amortization of actuarial loss and prior service benefit	—		1		(6)
Tax provision on curtailments, settlements and other	(1)		—		(1)
	7		27		19
Tax effect on change in cumulative translation adjustment	—		—		3
Tax benefit (provision) on other comprehensive income (loss)	$	46	$	119	$	(109)

Schedule of Changes and Reclassifications Related to Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income, Net of Taxes

Changes and reclassifications related to Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income, net of taxes

	For the years ended October 31
	2024		2023		2022
	In millions
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of taxes:
Change in unrealized components of available-for-sale debt securities:
Unrealized gains (losses) arising during the period	$	7	$	1	$	(9)
Change in unrealized components of cash flow hedges:
Unrealized gains (losses) arising during the period	38		(352)		1,213
Gains reclassified into earnings	(221)		(66)		(584)
	(183)		(418)		629
Change in unrealized components of defined benefit plans:
Unrealized losses arising during the period	(68)		(115)		(28)
Amortization of actuarial loss and prior service benefit(1)	8		1		14
Curtailments, settlements and other	1		—		(1)
	(59)		(114)		(15)
Change in cumulative translation adjustment	24		23		(75)
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of taxes	$	(211)	$	(508)	$	530

(1)These components are included in the computation of net pension and post-retirement benefit (credit) charges in Note 4, “Retirement and Post-Retirement Benefit Plans”.

Schedule of Components of Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income, Net of Taxes

The components of Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income, net of taxes as of October 31, 2024 and changes during fiscal year 2024 were as follows:

	Net unrealized gains on available-for-sale securities		Net unrealized gains (losses) on cash flow hedges		Unrealized components of defined benefit plans		Change in cumulative translation adjustment		Accumulated other comprehensive loss
	In millions
Balance at beginning of period	$	7	$	230	$	(437)	$	(23)	$	(223)
Other comprehensive gains (losses) before reclassifications	7		38		(68)		24		1
Reclassifications of (losses) gains into earnings	—		(221)		8		—		(213)
Reclassifications of curtailments, settlements and other into earnings	—		—		1		—		1
Balance at end of period	$	14	$	47	$	(496)	$	1	$	(434)

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Earnings Per Share (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Oct. 31, 2024

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Schedule of Basic and Diluted Net Earnings Per Share Calculations

A reconciliation of the number of shares used for basic and diluted net EPS calculations is as follows:

	For the fiscal years ended October 31
	2024		2023		2022
	In millions, except per share amounts
Numerator:
Net earnings	$	2,775	$	3,263	$	3,132
Denominator:
Weighted-average shares used to compute basic net EPS	979		992		1,038
Dilutive effect of employee stock plans	10		8		12
Weighted-average shares used to compute diluted net EPS	989		1,000		1,050
Net earnings per share:
Basic	$	2.83	$	3.29	$	3.02
Diluted	$	2.81	$	3.26	$	2.98
Anti-dilutive weighted-average stock-based compensation awards(1)	1		4		4

    

(1)HP excludes from the calculation of diluted net EPS stock options and restricted stock units where the assumed proceeds exceed the average market price, because their effect would be anti-dilutive. The assumed proceeds of a stock option include the sum of its exercise price, and average unrecognized compensation cost. The assumed proceeds of a restricted stock unit represent unrecognized compensation cost.

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Guarantees, Indemnifications and Warranties (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Oct. 31, 2024

Guarantees and Product Warranties [Abstract]

Schedule of Aggregate Product Warranty Liabilities and Changes

HP’s aggregate product warranty liabilities and changes were as follows:

	For the fiscal years ended October 31
	2024		2023
	In millions
Balance at beginning of year	$	706	$	876
Accruals for warranties issued	721		689
Adjustments related to pre-existing warranties (including changes in estimates)	30		17
Settlements made (in cash or in kind)	(907)		(876)
Balance at end of year	$	550	$	706

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Commitments (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Oct. 31, 2024

Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule of Future Unconditional Purchase Obligations

As of October 31, 2024, unconditional purchase obligations were as follows:

Fiscal year	In millions
2025	$	896
2026	188
2027	147
2028	95
2029	38
Thereafter	2
Total	$	1,366

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Leases (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Oct. 31, 2024

Leases [Abstract]

Schedule of Lease Expense and Supplemental Cash Flow Information

The components of lease expense are as follows:

	For the fiscal years ended October 31
	2024		2023
	In millions
Operating lease cost	$	230	$	234
Variable cost	106		102
Total lease expense	$	336	$	336

The following table presents supplemental information relating to the cash flows arising from lease transactions. Cash payments made from variable lease costs and short-term leases are not included in the measurement of operating lease liabilities, and, as such, are excluded from the amounts below:

	For the fiscal years ended October 31
	2024		2023
	In millions
Cash paid for amount included in the measurement of lease liabilities	$	233	$	231
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange of lease liabilities(1)	$	411	$	312

(1) Includes the impact of new leases as well as remeasurements and modifications to existing leases.

Weighted-average information associated with the measurement of our remaining operating lease liabilities is as follows:

	As of October 31
	2024		2023
Weighted-average remaining lease term in years	4.1		4.5
Weighted-average discount rate	6.5	%	6.1	%

Schedule of Future Operating Lease Payments

The following maturity analysis presents expected undiscounted cash outflows for operating leases on an annual basis for the next five years:

Fiscal year	In millions
2025	$	513
2026	324
2027	208
2028	110
2029	64
Thereafter	142
Total lease payments	1,361
Less: Imputed interest	131
Total lease liabilities	$	1,230

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Advertising (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2024	Oct. 31, 2023	Oct. 31, 2022
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Advertising cost	$ 628	$ 611	$ 696

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Concentrations of Risk (Details) - USD ($) $ in Billions	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2024	Oct. 31, 2023
Concentration Risk
Supplier receivables	$ 0.8	$ 0.3
Major Customers | Accounts Receivable | Ten largest distributor
Concentration Risk
Concentration of credit risk (as a percent)	38.00%	41.00%
Major Customers | Accounts Receivable | TD Synnex Corp
Concentration Risk
Concentration of credit risk (as a percent)	9.70%	13.20%
Major Customers | Accounts Receivable | Three largest outsourced manufacturer
Concentration Risk
Concentration of credit risk (as a percent)	89.00%	58.00%

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Property, Plant and Equipment, Net (Details)	Oct. 31, 2024
Buildings and improvements | Minimum
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Estimated useful life for property, plant and equipment	5 years
Buildings and improvements | Maximum
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Estimated useful life for property, plant and equipment	40 years
Machinery and equipment | Minimum
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Estimated useful life for property, plant and equipment	3 years
Machinery and equipment | Maximum
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Estimated useful life for property, plant and equipment	15 years
Capitalized development costs | Maximum
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Estimated useful life for property, plant and equipment	5 years

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Segment Information - Narrative (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2024 segment
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Number of reportable segments	3

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Segment Information - Schedule of Reconciliation of Segment Operating Results to HP Consolidated Results (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2024	Oct. 31, 2023	Oct. 31, 2022
Net revenue:
Total net revenue	$ 53,559	$ 53,718	$ 62,910
Segment Reporting Information, Revenue for Reportable Segment [Abstract]
Operating Income (Loss)	3,818	3,456	4,559
Stock-based compensation expense	(452)	(438)	(343)
Restructuring and other charges	(301)	(527)	(218)
Acquisition and divestiture charges	(83)	(240)	(318)
Amortization of intangible assets	(318)	(350)	(228)
Russia exit charges	0	0	(23)
Interest and other, net	(539)	(519)	(235)
Earnings before taxes	3,279	2,937	4,324
Operating segments
Net revenue:
Total net revenue	53,558	53,720	62,915
Segment Reporting Information, Revenue for Reportable Segment [Abstract]
Operating Income (Loss)	5,352	5,386	6,150
Corporate and unallocated costs and other
Segment Reporting Information, Revenue for Reportable Segment [Abstract]
Corporate and unallocated costs and other	(380)	(375)	(461)
Other
Net revenue:
Total net revenue	1	(2)	(5)
Segment Reporting Information, Revenue for Reportable Segment [Abstract]
Stock-based compensation expense	(452)	(438)	(343)
Restructuring and other charges	(301)	(527)	(218)
Acquisition and divestiture charges	(83)	(240)	(318)
Amortization of intangible assets	(318)	(350)	(228)
Russia exit charges	0	0	(23)
Interest and other, net	(539)	(519)	(235)
Personal Systems | Operating segments
Net revenue:
Total net revenue	36,195	35,684	44,011
Segment Reporting Information, Revenue for Reportable Segment [Abstract]
Operating Income (Loss)	2,194	2,129	2,761
Printing | Operating segments
Net revenue:
Total net revenue	17,338	18,029	18,902
Segment Reporting Information, Revenue for Reportable Segment [Abstract]
Operating Income (Loss)	3,290	3,399	3,619
Corporate Investments | Operating segments
Net revenue:
Total net revenue	25	7	2
Segment Reporting Information, Revenue for Reportable Segment [Abstract]
Operating Income (Loss)	(132)	(142)	(230)
Commercial PS | Personal Systems | Operating segments
Net revenue:
Total net revenue	25,486	24,712	29,616
Consumer PS | Personal Systems | Operating segments
Net revenue:
Total net revenue	10,709	10,972	14,395
Supplies | Printing | Operating segments
Net revenue:
Total net revenue	11,295	11,452	11,761
Commercial Printing | Printing | Operating segments
Net revenue:
Total net revenue	4,841	5,250	5,339
Consumer Printing | Printing | Operating segments
Net revenue:
Total net revenue	$ 1,202	$ 1,327	$ 1,802

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Segment Information - Schedule of Reconciliation of Segment Assets to HP Consolidated Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Oct. 31, 2024	Oct. 31, 2023
Segment Reporting, Asset Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Total assets	$ 39,909	$ 37,004
Total segments | Personal Systems
Segment Reporting, Asset Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Total assets	22,378	18,791
Total segments | Printing
Segment Reporting, Asset Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Total assets	16,457	15,955
Total segments | Corporate Investments
Segment Reporting, Asset Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Total assets	181	176
Corporate and unallocated assets
Segment Reporting, Asset Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Total assets	$ 893	$ 2,082

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Segment Information - Schedule of Net Revenue by Geographical Areas (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2024	Oct. 31, 2023	Oct. 31, 2022
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Total net revenue	$ 53,559	$ 53,718	$ 62,910
United States
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Total net revenue	18,790	18,829	21,626
Other countries
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Total net revenue	$ 34,769	$ 34,889	$ 41,284

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Segment Information - Schedule of Net Property, Plant and Equipment by Geographical Areas (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Oct. 31, 2024	Oct. 31, 2023
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total property, plant and equipment, net	$ 2,914	$ 2,827
United States
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total property, plant and equipment, net	1,471	1,351
Singapore
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total property, plant and equipment, net	335	341
South Korea
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total property, plant and equipment, net	297	307
Malaysia
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total property, plant and equipment, net	275	287
Other countries
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total property, plant and equipment, net	$ 536	$ 541

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Restructuring and Other Charges - Schedule of Restructuring Activities by Plan (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2024	Oct. 31, 2023	Oct. 31, 2022
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Charges, Statement of Income or Comprehensive Income [Extensible Enumeration]	Restructuring and other charges
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Accrued balance, beginning of the period	$ 108	$ 32	$ 90
Charges	233	444	193
Cash payments	(196)	(222)	(217)
Non-cash and other adjustments	(7)	(146)	(34)
Accrued balance, end of the period	138	108	32
Total costs incurred to date	1,542
Reflected in Consolidated Balance Sheets:
Other current liabilities	130
Other non-current liabilities	8
Fiscal 2023 Plan | Severance and EER
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Accrued balance, beginning of the period	88	0	0
Charges	205	402	0
Cash payments	(173)	(172)	0
Non-cash and other adjustments	0	(142)	0
Accrued balance, end of the period	120	88	0
Total costs incurred to date	607
Reflected in Consolidated Balance Sheets:
Other current liabilities	120
Other non-current liabilities	0
Fiscal 2023 Plan | Non-labor
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Accrued balance, beginning of the period	18	0	0
Charges	16	41	0
Cash payments	(18)	(15)	0
Non-cash and other adjustments	(5)	(8)	0
Accrued balance, end of the period	11	18	0
Total costs incurred to date	57
Reflected in Consolidated Balance Sheets:
Other current liabilities	3
Other non-current liabilities	8
Fiscal 2023 Plan | Special Termination Benefits
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Charges		105
Non-cash and other adjustments		139
Other prior year plans
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Accrued balance, beginning of the period	2	32	90
Charges	12	1	193
Cash payments	(5)	(35)	(217)
Non-cash and other adjustments	(2)	4	(34)
Accrued balance, end of the period	7	$ 2	$ 32
Total costs incurred to date	878
Reflected in Consolidated Balance Sheets:
Other current liabilities	7
Other non-current liabilities	$ 0

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Restructuring and Other Charges - Narrative (Details) employee in Thousands, $ in Millions		12 Months Ended
	Nov. 18, 2022 USD ($) employee	Oct. 31, 2024 USD ($)	Oct. 31, 2023 USD ($)	Oct. 31, 2022 USD ($)
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Other charges		$ 68	$ 83	$ 25
Fiscal 2023 Plan
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Expected number of positions to be eliminated | employee	7
Fiscal 2023 Plan | Labor And Non-Labor Actions
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Estimated pre-tax charges	$ 1,000
Fiscal 2023 Plan | Labor Costs
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Estimated pre-tax charges	$ 700

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Retirement and Post-Retirement Benefit Plans - Defined Benefit Plans (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Oct. 31, 2024	Oct. 31, 2023
DPSP
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	$ 297	$ 311

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Retirement and Post-Retirement Benefit Plans - Post-Retirement Benefit Plans (Narrative) (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2024
Post-Retirement Benefit Plans
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Eligible age for HP Retirement Medical Savings Account Plan	45 years

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Retirement and Post-Retirement Benefit Plans - Defined Contribution Plans (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2024	Oct. 31, 2023	Oct. 31, 2022
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]
Total defined contribution expense	$ 133	$ 131	$ 119
Defined Contribution Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Employee service period	3 years
HP 401(k) Plan
Defined Contribution Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Employer matching contributions, as a percent	100.00%
Percentage of maximum matching contribution	4.00%

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Retirement and Post-Retirement Benefit Plans - Pension and Post-Retirement Benefit Expense (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2024	Oct. 31, 2023	Oct. 31, 2022
Amortization and deferrals:
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Credit) Excluding Service Cost, Statement of Income or Comprehensive Income [Extensible Enumeration]	Interest and other, net
Post-Retirement Benefit Plans
Net benefit (credit) cost
Service cost	$ 1	$ 1	$ 1
Interest cost	15	15	8
Expected return on plan assets	(15)	(14)	(9)
Amortization and deferrals:
Actuarial loss (gain)	(15)	(16)	(15)
Prior service cost (credit)	(10)	(11)	(11)
Net periodic benefit cost (credit)	(24)	(25)	(26)
Settlement loss	0	0	0
Special termination benefit cost	0	34	0
Total periodic benefit cost (credit)	(24)	9	(26)
U.S. | Defined Benefit Plans
Net benefit (credit) cost
Service cost	0	0	0
Interest cost	228	217	161
Expected return on plan assets	(246)	(258)	(298)
Amortization and deferrals:
Actuarial loss (gain)	28	18	5
Prior service cost (credit)	0	0	0
Net periodic benefit cost (credit)	10	(23)	(132)
Settlement loss	0	0	0
Special termination benefit cost	0	105	0
Total periodic benefit cost (credit)	10	82	(132)
Non-U.S. | Defined Benefit Plans
Net benefit (credit) cost
Service cost	37	39	56
Interest cost	46	41	22
Expected return on plan assets	(51)	(53)	(48)
Amortization and deferrals:
Actuarial loss (gain)	(1)	4	36
Prior service cost (credit)	6	5	5
Net periodic benefit cost (credit)	37	36	71
Settlement loss	2	0	0
Special termination benefit cost	0	0	0
Total periodic benefit cost (credit)	$ 39	$ 36	$ 71

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Retirement and Post-Retirement Benefit Plans - Weighted-Average Assumptions Used to Calculate Total Periodic Benefit (Credit) Cost (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2024	Oct. 31, 2023	Oct. 31, 2022
Post-Retirement Benefit Plans
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Discount rate	6.00%	5.60%	2.50%
Expected increase in compensation levels	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%
Expected long-term return on plan assets	5.20%	3.30%	2.00%
Interest crediting rate	5.40%	4.20%	2.90%
U.S. | Defined Benefit Plans
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Discount rate	6.20%	5.70%	2.90%
Expected increase in compensation levels	2.00%	2.00%	2.00%
Expected long-term return on plan assets	6.60%	6.40%	5.10%
Interest crediting rate	5.50%	5.00%	5.00%
Non-U.S. | Defined Benefit Plans
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Discount rate	3.90%	3.50%	1.30%
Expected increase in compensation levels	3.00%	3.00%	2.60%
Expected long-term return on plan assets	5.30%	5.40%	4.30%
Interest crediting rate	2.60%	2.60%	2.60%

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Retirement and Post-Retirement Benefit Plans - Schedule of Funded Status of Defined Benefit and Post-Retirement Benefit Plans (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2024	Oct. 31, 2023	Oct. 31, 2022
Post-Retirement Benefit Plans
Change in fair value of plan assets:
Fair value of assets — beginning of year	$ 382	$ 383
Actual return on plan assets	33	17
Employer contributions	4	4
Participant contributions	28	32
Benefits paid	(48)	(54)
Settlement	0	0
Transfers	(82)	0
Currency impact	0	0
Fair value of assets — end of year	317	382	$ 383
Change in benefits obligation
Projected benefit obligation — beginning of year	299	274
Service cost	1	1	1
Interest cost	15	15	8
Participant contributions	28	32
Actuarial loss (gain)	(8)	(3)
Benefits paid	(48)	(54)
Plan amendments	0	0
Settlement	0	0
Special termination benefit cost	0	34
Currency impact	0	0
Projected benefit obligation — end of year	287	299	274
Funded status at end of year	30	83
United States | Defined Benefit Plans
Change in fair value of plan assets:
Fair value of assets — beginning of year	3,853	4,170
Actual return on plan assets	598	(67)
Employer contributions	26	27
Participant contributions	0	0
Benefits paid	(258)	(274)
Settlement	(1)	(3)
Transfers	0	0
Currency impact	0	0
Fair value of assets — end of year	4,218	3,853	4,170
Change in benefits obligation
Projected benefit obligation — beginning of year	3,854	3,969
Service cost	0	0	0
Interest cost	228	217	161
Participant contributions	0	0
Actuarial loss (gain)	395	(160)
Benefits paid	(258)	(274)
Plan amendments	0	0
Settlement	(1)	(3)
Special termination benefit cost	0	105
Currency impact	0	0
Projected benefit obligation — end of year	4,218	3,854	3,969
Funded status at end of year	0	(1)
Accumulated benefit obligation	4,217	3,854
Non-U.S. | Defined Benefit Plans
Change in fair value of plan assets:
Fair value of assets — beginning of year	959	907
Actual return on plan assets	111	8
Employer contributions	53	36
Participant contributions	17	17
Benefits paid	(54)	(38)
Settlement	(28)	(33)
Transfers	0	0
Currency impact	27	62
Fair value of assets — end of year	1,085	959	907
Change in benefits obligation
Projected benefit obligation — beginning of year	1,185	1,145
Service cost	37	39	56
Interest cost	46	41	22
Participant contributions	17	17
Actuarial loss (gain)	116	(71)
Benefits paid	(54)	(38)
Plan amendments	0	4
Settlement	(28)	(33)
Special termination benefit cost	0	0
Currency impact	26	81
Projected benefit obligation — end of year	1,345	1,185	$ 1,145
Funded status at end of year	(260)	(226)
Accumulated benefit obligation	$ 1,248	$ 1,088

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Retirement and Post-Retirement Benefit Plans - Weighted-Average Assumptions Used to Calculate Projected Benefit Obligations (Details)	Oct. 31, 2024	Oct. 31, 2023
Post-Retirement Benefit Plans
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Discount rate	5.20%	6.00%
Expected increase in compensation levels	0.00%	0.00%
Interest crediting rate	4.70%	5.40%
United States | Defined Benefit Plans
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Discount rate	5.30%	6.20%
Expected increase in compensation levels	2.00%	2.00%
Interest crediting rate	5.20%	5.50%
Non-U.S. | Defined Benefit Plans
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Discount rate	3.20%	3.90%
Expected increase in compensation levels	2.70%	3.00%
Interest crediting rate	2.60%	2.60%

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Retirement and Post-Retirement Benefit Plans - Schedule of Net Amounts of Noncurrent Assets and Current and Noncurrent Liabilities for Defined Benefit and Post-Retirement Benefit Plans (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Oct. 31, 2024	Oct. 31, 2023
Post-Retirement Benefit Plans
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Other non-current assets	$ 35	$ 87
Other current liabilities	(4)	(3)
Other non-current liabilities	(1)	(1)
Funded status at end of year	30	83
U.S. | Defined Benefit Plans
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Other non-current assets	277	266
Other current liabilities	(31)	(31)
Other non-current liabilities	(246)	(236)
Funded status at end of year	0	(1)
Non-U.S. | Defined Benefit Plans
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Other non-current assets	50	40
Other current liabilities	(10)	(22)
Other non-current liabilities	(300)	(244)
Funded status at end of year	$ (260)	$ (226)

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Retirement and Post-Retirement Benefit Plans - Summary of Pre-Tax Net Actuarial Loss (Gain) and Prior Service Benefit Recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss for Defined Benefit and Post-Retirement Benefit Plans (Details) $ in Millions	Oct. 31, 2024 USD ($)
Post-Retirement Benefit Plans
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Net actuarial loss (gain)	$ (192)
Prior service cost (credit)	(46)
Total recognized in Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	(238)
U.S. | Defined Benefit Plans
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Net actuarial loss (gain)	571
Prior service cost (credit)	0
Total recognized in Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	571
Non-U.S. | Defined Benefit Plans
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Net actuarial loss (gain)	73
Prior service cost (credit)	36
Total recognized in Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	$ 109

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Retirement and Post-Retirement Benefit Plans - Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans with Projected Benefit Obligations Exceeding Fair Value of Plan Assets (Details) - Defined Benefit Plans - USD ($) $ in Millions	Oct. 31, 2024	Oct. 31, 2023
U.S.
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Aggregate fair value of plan assets	$ 0	$ 0
Aggregate projected benefit obligation	277	267
Non-U.S.
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Aggregate fair value of plan assets	894	780
Aggregate projected benefit obligation	$ 1,207	$ 1,052

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Retirement and Post-Retirement Benefit Plans - Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans with Accumulated Benefit Obligations Exceeding Fair Value of Plan Assets (Details) - Defined Benefit Plans - USD ($) $ in Millions	Oct. 31, 2024	Oct. 31, 2023
U.S.
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Aggregate fair value of plan assets	$ 0	$ 0
Aggregate accumulated benefit obligation	277	267
Non-U.S.
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Aggregate fair value of plan assets	610	563
Aggregate accumulated benefit obligation	$ 859	$ 758

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Retirement and Post-Retirement Benefit Plans - Schedule of Fair Value of Plan Assets by Asset Category (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Oct. 31, 2024	Oct. 31, 2023	Oct. 31, 2022
Post-Retirement Benefit Plans
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Net plan assets subject to leveling	$ 282	$ 380
Investments using NAV as a practical expedient	35	2
Investments at fair value	317	382	$ 383
Post-Retirement Benefit Plans | Equity securities
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Net plan assets subject to leveling	0	0
Post-Retirement Benefit Plans | Corporate
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Net plan assets subject to leveling	143	214
Post-Retirement Benefit Plans | Government
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Net plan assets subject to leveling	102	100
Post-Retirement Benefit Plans | Real estate funds
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Net plan assets subject to leveling		0
Post-Retirement Benefit Plans | Insurance contracts
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Net plan assets subject to leveling	0	0
Post-Retirement Benefit Plans | Common collective trusts and 103-12 investment entities
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Net plan assets subject to leveling	0	0
Post-Retirement Benefit Plans | Investment funds
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Net plan assets subject to leveling	45	67
Post-Retirement Benefit Plans | Cash and Cash Equivalents
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Net plan assets subject to leveling	0	(1)
Post-Retirement Benefit Plans | Other
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Net plan assets subject to leveling	(8)	0
Post-Retirement Benefit Plans | Level 1
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Net plan assets subject to leveling	37	66
Post-Retirement Benefit Plans | Level 1 | Equity securities
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Net plan assets subject to leveling	0	0
Post-Retirement Benefit Plans | Level 1 | Corporate
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Net plan assets subject to leveling	0	0
Post-Retirement Benefit Plans | Level 1 | Government
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Net plan assets subject to leveling	0	0
Post-Retirement Benefit Plans | Level 1 | Real estate funds
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Net plan assets subject to leveling		0
Post-Retirement Benefit Plans | Level 1 | Insurance contracts
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Net plan assets subject to leveling	0	0
Post-Retirement Benefit Plans | Level 1 | Common collective trusts and 103-12 investment entities
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Net plan assets subject to leveling	0	0
Post-Retirement Benefit Plans | Level 1 | Investment funds
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Net plan assets subject to leveling	45	67
Post-Retirement Benefit Plans | Level 1 | Cash and Cash Equivalents
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Net plan assets subject to leveling	0	(1)
Post-Retirement Benefit Plans | Level 1 | Other
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Net plan assets subject to leveling	(8)	0
Post-Retirement Benefit Plans | Level 2
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Net plan assets subject to leveling	245	314
Post-Retirement Benefit Plans | Level 2 | Equity securities
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Net plan assets subject to leveling	0	0
Post-Retirement Benefit Plans | Level 2 | Corporate
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Net plan assets subject to leveling	143	214
Post-Retirement Benefit Plans | Level 2 | Government
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Net plan assets subject to leveling	102	100
Post-Retirement Benefit Plans | Level 2 | Real estate funds
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Net plan assets subject to leveling		0
Post-Retirement Benefit Plans | Level 2 | Insurance contracts
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Net plan assets subject to leveling	0	0
Post-Retirement Benefit Plans | Level 2 | Common collective trusts and 103-12 investment entities
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Net plan assets subject to leveling	0	0
Post-Retirement Benefit Plans | Level 2 | Investment funds
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Net plan assets subject to leveling
Post-Retirement Benefit Plans | Level 2 | Cash and Cash Equivalents
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Net plan assets subject to leveling	0	0
Post-Retirement Benefit Plans | Level 2 | Other
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Net plan assets subject to leveling
Post-Retirement Benefit Plans | Level 3
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Net plan assets subject to leveling	0	0
Post-Retirement Benefit Plans | Level 3 | Equity securities
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Net plan assets subject to leveling	0	0
Post-Retirement Benefit Plans | Level 3 | Corporate
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Net plan assets subject to leveling	0	0
Post-Retirement Benefit Plans | Level 3 | Government
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Net plan assets subject to leveling	0	0
Post-Retirement Benefit Plans | Level 3 | Real estate funds
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Net plan assets subject to leveling		0
Post-Retirement Benefit Plans | Level 3 | Insurance contracts
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Net plan assets subject to leveling	0	0
Post-Retirement Benefit Plans | Level 3 | Common collective trusts and 103-12 investment entities
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Net plan assets subject to leveling	0	0
Post-Retirement Benefit Plans | Level 3 | Investment funds
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Net plan assets subject to leveling	0	0
Post-Retirement Benefit Plans | Level 3 | Cash and Cash Equivalents
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Net plan assets subject to leveling	0	0
Post-Retirement Benefit Plans | Level 3 | Other
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Net plan assets subject to leveling	0	0
U.S. | Defined Benefit Plans
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Net plan assets subject to leveling	3,274	2,918
Investments using NAV as a practical expedient	944	935
Investments at fair value	4,218	3,853	4,170
U.S. | Defined Benefit Plans | Equity securities
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Net plan assets subject to leveling	17	29
U.S. | Defined Benefit Plans | Corporate
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Net plan assets subject to leveling	2,213	1,855
U.S. | Defined Benefit Plans | Government
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Net plan assets subject to leveling	1,392	1,208
U.S. | Defined Benefit Plans | Real estate funds
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Net plan assets subject to leveling		0
U.S. | Defined Benefit Plans | Insurance contracts
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Net plan assets subject to leveling	0	0
U.S. | Defined Benefit Plans | Common collective trusts and 103-12 investment entities
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Net plan assets subject to leveling	0	0
U.S. | Defined Benefit Plans | Investment funds
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Net plan assets subject to leveling	10	10
U.S. | Defined Benefit Plans | Cash and Cash Equivalents
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Net plan assets subject to leveling	40	72
U.S. | Defined Benefit Plans | Other
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Net plan assets subject to leveling	(398)	(256)
U.S. | Defined Benefit Plans | Level 1
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Net plan assets subject to leveling	(224)	(57)
U.S. | Defined Benefit Plans | Level 1 | Equity securities
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Net plan assets subject to leveling	0	1
U.S. | Defined Benefit Plans | Level 1 | Corporate
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Net plan assets subject to leveling	0	0
U.S. | Defined Benefit Plans | Level 1 | Government
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Net plan assets subject to leveling	0	0
U.S. | Defined Benefit Plans | Level 1 | Real estate funds
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Net plan assets subject to leveling		0
U.S. | Defined Benefit Plans | Level 1 | Insurance contracts
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Net plan assets subject to leveling	0	0
U.S. | Defined Benefit Plans | Level 1 | Common collective trusts and 103-12 investment entities
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Net plan assets subject to leveling	0	0
U.S. | Defined Benefit Plans | Level 1 | Investment funds
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Net plan assets subject to leveling	10	10
U.S. | Defined Benefit Plans | Level 1 | Cash and Cash Equivalents
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Net plan assets subject to leveling	17	41
U.S. | Defined Benefit Plans | Level 1 | Other
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Net plan assets subject to leveling	(251)	(109)
U.S. | Defined Benefit Plans | Level 2
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Net plan assets subject to leveling	3,498	2,975
U.S. | Defined Benefit Plans | Level 2 | Equity securities
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Net plan assets subject to leveling	17	28
U.S. | Defined Benefit Plans | Level 2 | Corporate
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Net plan assets subject to leveling	2,213	1,855
U.S. | Defined Benefit Plans | Level 2 | Government
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Net plan assets subject to leveling	1,392	1,208
U.S. | Defined Benefit Plans | Level 2 | Real estate funds
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Net plan assets subject to leveling		0
U.S. | Defined Benefit Plans | Level 2 | Insurance contracts
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Net plan assets subject to leveling	0	0
U.S. | Defined Benefit Plans | Level 2 | Common collective trusts and 103-12 investment entities
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Net plan assets subject to leveling	0	0
U.S. | Defined Benefit Plans | Level 2 | Investment funds
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Net plan assets subject to leveling	0	0
U.S. | Defined Benefit Plans | Level 2 | Cash and Cash Equivalents
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Net plan assets subject to leveling	23	31
U.S. | Defined Benefit Plans | Level 2 | Other
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Net plan assets subject to leveling	(147)	(147)
U.S. | Defined Benefit Plans | Level 3
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
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Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Net plan assets subject to leveling	0	0
U.S. | Defined Benefit Plans | Level 3 | Government
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Net plan assets subject to leveling	0	0
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Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
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Net plan assets subject to leveling	0	0
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Net plan assets subject to leveling	0	0
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Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
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Non-U.S. | Defined Benefit Plans
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Net plan assets subject to leveling	759	650
Investments using NAV as a practical expedient	326	309
Investments at fair value	1,085	959	$ 907
Non-U.S. | Defined Benefit Plans | Equity securities
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Net plan assets subject to leveling	117	100
Non-U.S. | Defined Benefit Plans | Corporate
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Net plan assets subject to leveling	16	17
Non-U.S. | Defined Benefit Plans | Government
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Net plan assets subject to leveling	59	55
Non-U.S. | Defined Benefit Plans | Real estate funds
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Net plan assets subject to leveling		0
Non-U.S. | Defined Benefit Plans | Insurance contracts
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Net plan assets subject to leveling	72	67
Non-U.S. | Defined Benefit Plans | Common collective trusts and 103-12 investment entities
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Net plan assets subject to leveling	10	8
Non-U.S. | Defined Benefit Plans | Investment funds
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Net plan assets subject to leveling	347	292
Non-U.S. | Defined Benefit Plans | Cash and Cash Equivalents
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Net plan assets subject to leveling	22	22
Non-U.S. | Defined Benefit Plans | Other
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Net plan assets subject to leveling	116	89
Non-U.S. | Defined Benefit Plans | Level 1
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Net plan assets subject to leveling	29	29
Non-U.S. | Defined Benefit Plans | Level 1 | Equity securities
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Net plan assets subject to leveling	8	8
Non-U.S. | Defined Benefit Plans | Level 1 | Corporate
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Net plan assets subject to leveling	0	0
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Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Net plan assets subject to leveling	0	0
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Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Net plan assets subject to leveling		0
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Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Net plan assets subject to leveling	0	0
Non-U.S. | Defined Benefit Plans | Level 1 | Common collective trusts and 103-12 investment entities
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Net plan assets subject to leveling	0	0
Non-U.S. | Defined Benefit Plans | Level 1 | Investment funds
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Net plan assets subject to leveling	0	0
Non-U.S. | Defined Benefit Plans | Level 1 | Cash and Cash Equivalents
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Net plan assets subject to leveling	21	21
Non-U.S. | Defined Benefit Plans | Level 1 | Other
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Net plan assets subject to leveling	0	0
Non-U.S. | Defined Benefit Plans | Level 2
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Net plan assets subject to leveling	730	621
Non-U.S. | Defined Benefit Plans | Level 2 | Equity securities
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Net plan assets subject to leveling	109	92
Non-U.S. | Defined Benefit Plans | Level 2 | Corporate
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Net plan assets subject to leveling	16	17
Non-U.S. | Defined Benefit Plans | Level 2 | Government
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Net plan assets subject to leveling	59	55
Non-U.S. | Defined Benefit Plans | Level 2 | Real estate funds
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Net plan assets subject to leveling		0
Non-U.S. | Defined Benefit Plans | Level 2 | Insurance contracts
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Net plan assets subject to leveling	72	67
Non-U.S. | Defined Benefit Plans | Level 2 | Common collective trusts and 103-12 investment entities
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Net plan assets subject to leveling	10	8
Non-U.S. | Defined Benefit Plans | Level 2 | Investment funds
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Net plan assets subject to leveling	347	292
Non-U.S. | Defined Benefit Plans | Level 2 | Cash and Cash Equivalents
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Net plan assets subject to leveling	1	1
Non-U.S. | Defined Benefit Plans | Level 2 | Other
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Non-U.S. | Defined Benefit Plans | Level 3
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Net plan assets subject to leveling	0	0
Non-U.S. | Defined Benefit Plans | Level 3 | Real estate funds
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Net plan assets subject to leveling	0	0
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Retirement and Post-Retirement Benefit Plans - Schedule of Weighted-Average Target Asset Allocations Across Benefit Plans (Details)	Oct. 31, 2024
Post-Retirement Benefit Plans
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Total	100.00%
Post-Retirement Benefit Plans | Equity-related investments
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Total	0.00%
Post-Retirement Benefit Plans | Debt securities
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Total	100.00%
Post-Retirement Benefit Plans | Real estate
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Total	0.00%
Post-Retirement Benefit Plans | Cash and cash equivalents
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Total	0.00%
Post-Retirement Benefit Plans | Other
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Total	0.00%
U.S. | Defined Benefit Plans
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Total	100.00%
U.S. | Defined Benefit Plans | Equity-related investments
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Total	0.00%
U.S. | Defined Benefit Plans | Debt securities
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Total	91.00%
U.S. | Defined Benefit Plans | Real estate
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Total	0.00%
U.S. | Defined Benefit Plans | Cash and cash equivalents
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Total	0.00%
U.S. | Defined Benefit Plans | Other
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Total	9.00%
Non-U.S. | Defined Benefit Plans
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Total	100.00%
Non-U.S. | Defined Benefit Plans | Equity-related investments
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Total	36.40%
Non-U.S. | Defined Benefit Plans | Debt securities
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Total	37.10%
Non-U.S. | Defined Benefit Plans | Real estate
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Total	10.80%
Non-U.S. | Defined Benefit Plans | Cash and cash equivalents
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Total	3.10%
Non-U.S. | Defined Benefit Plans | Other
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Total	12.60%

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Retirement and Post-Retirement Benefit Plans - Retirement Incentive Program (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	1 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2023	Oct. 31, 2024	Oct. 31, 2023	Oct. 31, 2022
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]
Eligible age with 10 years of service	55 years
EER benefit, minimum		91 days
EER benefit, maximum		364 days
Health care coverage extension period	36 months
Maximum employer credits	$ 12
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Restructuring charges		$ 233,000	$ 444,000	$ 193,000
Other charges		$ 68,000	83,000	$ 25,000
Special Termination Benefits | Fiscal 2023 Plan
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Restructuring charges			105,000
Other charges			$ 34,000

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Retirement and Post-Retirement Benefit Plans - Future Contributions and Funding Policy (Narrative) (Details) $ in Millions	Oct. 31, 2024 USD ($)
Post-Retirement Benefit Plans
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Expected contributions	$ 4
Non-U.S. | Defined Benefit Plans
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Expected contributions	36
U.S. | Defined Benefit Plans
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Expected contributions	$ 30

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Retirement and Post-Retirement Benefit Plans - Schedule of Estimated Future Benefits Payments for Retirement and Post-Retirement Plans (Details) $ in Millions	Oct. 31, 2024 USD ($)
Post-Retirement Benefit Plans
Fiscal year
2025	$ 34
2026	28
2027	23
2028	21
2029	21
Next five fiscal years to October 31, 2034	97
U.S. | Defined Benefit Plans
Fiscal year
2025	352
2026	354
2027	355
2028	355
2029	350
Next five fiscal years to October 31, 2034	1,587
Non-U.S. | Defined Benefit Plans
Fiscal year
2025	53
2026	56
2027	58
2028	60
2029	65
Next five fiscal years to October 31, 2034	$ 382

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Stock-Based Compensation - Schedule of Stock-Based Compensation Expense and the Resulting Tax Benefits (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2024	Oct. 31, 2023	Oct. 31, 2022
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]
Stock-based compensation expense	$ 452	$ 438	$ 343
Income tax benefit	(77)	(72)	(59)
Stock-based compensation expense, net of tax	$ 375	$ 366	$ 284

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Stock-Based Compensation - Stock-Based Compensation Expense and Related Income Tax Benefits for Continuing Operations (Narrative) (Details) - 2021 ESPP - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2024	Oct. 31, 2023	Oct. 31, 2022
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Cash received from option exercises and purchases	$ 72	$ 51	$ 53
Benefit realized for tax deduction from option exercises	$ 1	$ 2	$ 4

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Stock-Based Compensation - Stock-Based Incentive Compensation Plans (Narrative) (Details) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2024 USD ($) shares
Cash-settled awards and restricted stock awards | Minimum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Vesting period	1 year
Cash-settled awards and restricted stock awards | Maximum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Vesting period	3 years
Stock Options
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Granted (in shares)	0
Unrecognized pre-tax stock-based compensation expense | $	$ 2
Remaining weighted-average vesting period	10 months 24 days
Stock Options | Minimum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Vesting period	3 years
Stock Options | Maximum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Vesting period	4 years
2004 Plan
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock authorized for issuance (in shares)	668,800,000

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Stock-Based Compensation - Weighted-Average Fair Value and Assumptions Used to Measure Fair Value of Restricted Stock Units (Details) - Restricted Stock Units	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2024	Oct. 31, 2023	Oct. 31, 2022
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Expected volatility (as a percent)	33.90%	44.40%	41.60%
Risk-free interest rate (as a percent)	4.10%	4.00%	1.00%
Expected performance period in years	2 years 10 months 24 days	2 years 10 months 24 days	2 years 10 months 24 days

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Stock-Based Compensation - Schedule of Restricted Stock Units Activity (Details) - Restricted Stock Units - $ / shares shares in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2024	Oct. 31, 2023	Oct. 31, 2022
Shares
Outstanding at beginning of year (in shares)	30,209	28,688	30,197
Granted (in shares)	18,262	18,500	15,337
Vested (in shares)	(14,483)	(15,291)	(14,168)
Forfeited (in shares)	(2,120)	(1,688)	(2,678)
Outstanding at end of year (in shares)	31,868	30,209	28,688
Weighted- Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share
Outstanding at beginning of year (in dollars per share)	$ 31	$ 30	$ 23
Granted (in dollars per share)	32	31	36
Vested (in dollars per share)	33	29	22
Forfeited (in dollars per share)	31	31	25
Outstanding at end of year (in dollars per share)	$ 30	$ 31	$ 30

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Stock-Based Compensation - Restricted Stock Units (Narrative) (Details) - Restricted Stock Units - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2024	Oct. 31, 2023	Oct. 31, 2022
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Total grant date fair value of restricted stock awards vested	$ 471	$ 442	$ 314
Unrecognized pre-tax stock-based compensation expense related to non-vested restricted stock awards	$ 414
Remaining weighted-average vesting period	1 year 4 months 24 days

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Stock-Based Compensation - Employee Stock Purchase Plan (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2024	Oct. 31, 2023	Oct. 31, 2022
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation expense, net of tax	$ 375,000,000	$ 366,000,000	$ 284,000,000
2021 ESPP
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Maximum employee contribution limit (as a percent)	10.00%
Stock purchase price (as a percent)	95.00%
Stock-based compensation expense, net of tax	$ 0
Stock authorized for issuance (in shares)	50,000,000

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Stock-Based Compensation - Schedule of Shares Available for Future Grant and Shares Reserved for Future Issuance (Details) - shares shares in Thousands	Oct. 31, 2024	Oct. 31, 2023	Oct. 31, 2022
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]
Shares available for future grant (in shares)	144,553	133,033	174,264
Shares reserved for future issuance (in shares)	181,463	169,503	208,351

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Taxes on Earnings - Schedule of Domestic and Foreign Components of Earnings (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2024	Oct. 31, 2023	Oct. 31, 2022
Domestic and foreign components of earnings (loss) before taxes
U.S.	$ 537	$ 650	$ 1,406
Non-U.S.	2,742	2,287	2,918
Earnings before taxes	$ 3,279	$ 2,937	$ 4,324

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Taxes on Earnings - Schedule of (Benefit from) Provision for Taxes on Earnings (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2024	Oct. 31, 2023	Oct. 31, 2022
U.S. federal taxes:
Current	$ 245	$ 226	$ 272
Deferred	34	(549)	27
Non-U.S. taxes:
Current	357	337	338
Deferred	(193)	(305)	503
State taxes:
Current	33	42	9
Deferred	28	(77)	43
Provision for (benefit from) taxes	$ 504	$ (326)	$ 1,192

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Taxes on Earnings - Schedule of Differences Between U.S. Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate and HP's Effective Tax Rate (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2024	Oct. 31, 2023	Oct. 31, 2022
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent [Abstract]
U.S. federal statutory income tax rate from continuing operations	21.00%	21.00%	21.00%
State income taxes, net of federal tax benefit	2.20%	1.70%	1.30%
Impact of foreign earnings including GILTI and FDII, net	(0.70%)	(1.40%)	(7.90%)
Valuation allowances	(7.10%)	(7.30%)	0.30%
Uncertain tax positions and audit settlements	1.00%	3.20%	2.80%
Impact of internal reorganization	0.00%	(27.40%)	9.40%
Other, net	(1.00%)	(0.90%)	0.70%
Effective tax rate	15.40%	(11.10%)	27.60%

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Taxes on Earnings - Provision for Taxes (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2024	Oct. 31, 2023	Oct. 31, 2022
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Net income tax charges (benefits)	$ (214)	$ (1,100)	$ 456
Net valuation allowance release	198	255	156
Restructuring benefits	60	101	44
Filing of tax returns in various jurisdictions	14	58	189
Tax benefit related to acquisition charges	11	42	43
Uncertain tax position charges	39	27	107
Chnages in tax rate	25
Other net tax charges (benefits)			26
Internal reorganization		726	649
Tax charges related to settlements		60	51
Tax charges for extinguishment of debt		25
Withholdings taxes on undistributed foreign earnings			55
Excess tax benefits on stock options, restricted stock and performance share units,			33
Income tax benefits, reduced rates for subsidiaries in certain countries	$ 217	$ 190	$ 313
Income tax benefits, reduced rates for subsidiaries in certain countries (in dollars per share)	$ 0.22	$ 0.19	$ 0.30

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Taxes on Earnings - Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2024	Oct. 31, 2023	Oct. 31, 2022
Unrecognized Tax Benefits
Balance at beginning of year	$ 1,137	$ 1,045	$ 829
Increases:
For current year’s tax positions	82	61	26
For prior years’ tax positions	52	186	299
Decreases:
For prior years’ tax positions	(9)	(35)	(60)
Statute of limitations expirations	(33)	(8)	(5)
Settlements with taxing authorities	(12)	(112)	(44)
Balance at end of year	$ 1,217	$ 1,137	$ 1,045

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Taxes on Earnings - Uncertain Tax Positions (Narrative) (Details) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2024 USD ($) country	Oct. 31, 2023 USD ($)	Oct. 31, 2022 USD ($)	Oct. 31, 2021 USD ($)
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Unrecognized tax benefits	$ 1,217	$ 1,137	$ 1,045	$ 829
Unrecognized tax benefits that would affect effective tax rate if realized	853
Increase in gross unrecognized tax benefits	80
Accrued income tax for interest and penalties	$ 135	$ 102	$ 64
Likelihood of no resolution period	12 months
Reasonably possible decrease in existing unrecognized tax benefits within the next 12 months	$ 190
Number of other countries in which HP is subject to income taxes | country	61
Undistributed earnings from non-U.S. operations	$ 5,100

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Taxes on Earnings - Schedule of Significant Components of Deferred Tax Assets and Deferred Tax Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Oct. 31, 2024	Oct. 31, 2023	Oct. 31, 2022	Oct. 31, 2021
Deferred tax assets:
Loss and credit carryforwards	$ 7,050	$ 7,194
Intercompany transactions—excluding inventory	357	540
Fixed assets	113	110
Warranty	100	124
Employee and retiree benefits	242	232
Deferred revenue	240	250
Capitalized research and development	1,014	821
Operating lease liabilities	272	242
Investment in partnership	710	703
Other	395	469
Gross deferred tax assets	10,493	10,685
Valuation allowances	(6,688)	(6,994)	$ (7,592)	$ (7,749)
Total deferred tax assets	3,805	3,691
Deferred tax liabilities:
Unremitted earnings of foreign subsidiaries	(107)	(88)
Right-of-use assets from operating leases	(235)	(223)
Intangible assets	(159)	(205)
Cash flow hedges	(24)	(64)
Total deferred tax liabilities	(525)	(580)
Total	$ 3,280	$ 3,111

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Taxes on Earnings - Schedule of Current and Long-term Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Oct. 31, 2024	Oct. 31, 2023
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Deferred tax assets	$ 3,311	$ 3,155
Deferred tax liabilities	(31)	(44)
Total	$ 3,280	$ 3,111

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Taxes on Earnings - Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets for Net Operating Loss Carryforwards (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Oct. 31, 2024	Oct. 31, 2023	Oct. 31, 2022	Oct. 31, 2021
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Valuation allowance	$ (6,688)	$ (6,994)	$ (7,592)	$ (7,749)
Operating loss carryforwards
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Gross NOLs	26,639
Deferred Taxes on NOLs	6,925
Valuation allowance	(6,281)
Federal | Operating loss carryforwards
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Gross NOLs	69
Deferred Taxes on NOLs	15
Valuation allowance	(3)
State | Operating loss carryforwards
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Gross NOLs	1,955
Deferred Taxes on NOLs	107
Valuation allowance	(32)
Foreign | Operating loss carryforwards
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Gross NOLs	24,615
Deferred Taxes on NOLs	6,803
Valuation allowance	$ (6,246)

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Taxes on Earnings - Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets for Various Tax Credit Carryforwards (Details) $ in Millions	Oct. 31, 2024 USD ($)
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Credit Carryforwards [Abstract]
Carryforward	$ 305
Balance at end of year	305
Valuation Allowance [Line Items]
Valuation Allowance	(36)
Tax credits in state and foreign jurisdictions
Valuation Allowance [Line Items]
Valuation Allowance	$ (36)

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Taxes on Earnings - Schedule of Deferred Tax Asset Valuation Allowance and Changes (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2024	Oct. 31, 2023	Oct. 31, 2022
Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves
Balance at beginning of year	$ 6,994	$ 7,592	$ 7,749
Income tax (benefit) expense	(300)	(650)	(274)
Goodwill, other comprehensive loss (income), currency translation and charges to other accounts	(6)	52	117
Balance at end of year	$ 6,688	$ 6,994	$ 7,592

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Taxes on Earnings - Deferred Tax Asset Valuation Allowance (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2024	Oct. 31, 2023	Oct. 31, 2022	Oct. 31, 2021
Valuation Allowance [Line Items]
Valuation allowance for deferred tax assets	$ 6,688	$ 6,994	$ 7,592	$ 7,749
Deferred tax asset valuation allowance
Valuation Allowance [Line Items]
Valuation allowance for deferred tax assets	6,700	7,000	7,600
Decrease in valuation allowances	$ 306	$ 598	$ 157

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Supplementary Financial Information - Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Oct. 31, 2024	Oct. 31, 2023	Oct. 31, 2022	Oct. 31, 2021
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 3,238	$ 3,107
Restricted cash	15	125
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash	$ 3,253	$ 3,232	$ 3,145	$ 4,299

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Supplementary Financial Information - Accounts Receivables (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2024	Oct. 31, 2023	Oct. 31, 2022
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable
Balance at beginning of period	$ 93	$ 107	$ 111
Current-period allowance for credit losses	(3)	2	(7)
Deductions, net of recoveries	(13)	(12)	(11)
Balance at end of period	$ 83	$ 93	$ 107

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Supplementary Financial Information - Trade Receivables Sold and Cash Received (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2024	Oct. 31, 2023	Oct. 31, 2022
Receivables Sold but Not Collected from Third Party
Balance at beginning of year	$ 141	$ 185	$ 131
Trade receivables sold	12,200	13,391	12,028
Cash receipts	(12,063)	(13,449)	(11,942)
Foreign currency and other	6	14	(32)
Balance at end of year	$ 284	$ 141	$ 185

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Supplementary Financial Information - Inventory (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Oct. 31, 2024	Oct. 31, 2023
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Finished goods	$ 4,338	$ 3,930
Purchased parts and fabricated assemblies	3,382	2,932
Inventory	$ 7,720	$ 6,862

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Supplementary Financial Information - Other Current Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Oct. 31, 2024	Oct. 31, 2023
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Supplier and other receivables	$ 2,180	$ 1,349
Prepaid and other current assets	1,462	1,445
Value-added taxes receivable	1,028	852
Other current assets	$ 4,670	$ 3,646

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Supplementary Financial Information - Property, Plant and Equipment, Net (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2024	Oct. 31, 2023	Oct. 31, 2022
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Property, plant and equipment, gross	$ 7,992	$ 7,716
Accumulated depreciation	(5,078)	(4,889)
Property, plant and equipment, net	2,914	2,827
Depreciation expense	501	491	$ 542
Land, buildings and leasehold improvements
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Property, plant and equipment, gross	2,527	2,332
Machinery and equipment, including equipment held for lease
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Property, plant and equipment, gross	$ 5,465	$ 5,384

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Supplementary Financial Information - Other Non-Current Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Oct. 31, 2024	Oct. 31, 2023
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Deferred tax assets	$ 3,311	$ 3,155
Intangible assets	$ 1,319	$ 1,593
Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration]	Other non-current assets, total	Other non-current assets, total
Right-of-use assets	$ 1,165	$ 1,188
Prepaid pension and post-retirement benefit assets	362	393
Deposits and prepaid	322	427
Other	1,129	853
Other non-current assets, total	$ 7,608	$ 7,609

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Supplementary Financial Information - Other Current Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Oct. 31, 2024	Oct. 31, 2023
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Sales and marketing programs	$ 3,060	$ 3,053
Deferred revenue	1,446	1,424
Other accrued taxes	1,233	994
Employee compensation and benefit	970	1,046
Warranty	$ 486	$ 569
Operating Lease, Liability, Current, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration]	Other current liabilities	Other current liabilities
Operating lease liabilities	$ 443	$ 430
Tax liability	291	217
Other	2,449	2,479
Other current liabilities	$ 10,378	$ 10,212

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Supplementary Financial Information - Other Non-Current Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Oct. 31, 2024	Oct. 31, 2023
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Deferred revenue	$ 1,487	$ 1,324
Tax liability	839	904
Operating lease liabilities	$ 787	$ 825
Operating Lease, Liability, Noncurrent, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration]	Other non-current liabilities	Other non-current liabilities
Pension, post-retirement, and post-employment liabilities	$ 607	$ 546
Deferred tax liability	31	44
Other	531	688
Other non-current liabilities	$ 4,282	$ 4,331

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Supplementary Financial Information - Interest and other, net (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2024	Oct. 31, 2023	Oct. 31, 2022
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Interest expense on borrowings	$ (452)	$ (548)	$ (359)
Factoring costs	(155)	(136)	0
Net (loss) gain on debt extinguishment	(3)	107	0
Non-operating retirement-related credits	14	51	144
Tax indemnifications	0	0	(1)
Other, net	57	7	(19)
Interest and other, net	$ (539)	$ (519)	$ (235)

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Supplementary Financial Information - Net Revenue by Region (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2024	Oct. 31, 2023	Oct. 31, 2022
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Total net revenue	$ 53,559	$ 53,718	$ 62,910
Americas
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Total net revenue	23,251	23,095	26,544
Europe, Middle East and Africa
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Total net revenue	18,044	17,819	21,300
Asia-Pacific and Japan
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Total net revenue	$ 12,264	$ 12,804	$ 15,066

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Supplementary Financial Information - Value of Remaining Performance Obligations (Details) $ in Billions	Oct. 31, 2024 USD ($)
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Remaining performance obligations	$ 3.9
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2024-11-01
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Remaining performance obligations	$ 1.7
Remaining performance obligations, period	12 months
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2025-11-01
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Remaining performance obligations	$ 2.2
Remaining performance obligations, period

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Supplementary Financial Information - Costs of Obtaining Contracts (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2024	Oct. 31, 2023	Oct. 31, 2022
Capitalized Contract Cost [Line Items]
Contract cost amortization	$ 86	$ 88
Contract liability	2,900	2,700	$ 2,500
Revenue recognized	1,400	1,300
Deferred contract fulfillment
Capitalized Contract Cost [Line Items]
Capitalized contract costs	36	35
Acquisition costs
Capitalized Contract Cost [Line Items]
Capitalized contract costs	$ 50	$ 44

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Supplementary Financial Information - Supplier Finance Program (Details) - USD ($) $ in Billions	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2024	Oct. 31, 2023
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Payment terms offered by HP	30 days
Obligations outstanding	$ 7.8	$ 6.6
Supplier Finance Program, Obligation, Statement Of Financial Position, Extensible Enumeration, Not Disclosed Flag	obligations outstanding
Current obligations outstsanding	$ 0.9	$ 0.9
Supplier Finance Program, Obligation, Current, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration]	Accounts payable

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Goodwill and Intangible Assets - Schedule of Allocation and Changes in the Carrying Amount of Goodwill (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2024	Oct. 31, 2023	Oct. 31, 2022
Goodwill
Balance at beginning of period	$ 8,591	$ 8,541
Acquisitions	28	31
Foreign currency translation and other	8	19
Balance at end of period	8,627	8,591
Personal Systems
Goodwill
Balance at beginning of period	4,722	4,695
Acquisitions	26	27
Foreign currency translation and other	0	0
Balance at end of period	4,748	4,722
Printing
Goodwill
Balance at beginning of period	3,751	3,728
Acquisitions	2	4
Foreign currency translation and other	8	19
Balance at end of period	3,761	3,751
Corporate Investments
Goodwill
Balance at beginning of period	118	118
Acquisitions	0	0
Foreign currency translation and other	0	0
Balance at end of period	118	118
Accumulated impairment losses	$ 800	$ 800	$ 800

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Goodwill and Intangible Assets - Schedule of Acquired Intangible Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Oct. 31, 2024	Oct. 31, 2023
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross	$ 2,858	$ 2,805
Accumulated Amortization	1,539	1,212
Total	1,319	1,593
Customer contracts, customer lists and distribution agreements
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross	868	827
Accumulated Amortization	458	369
Total	410	458
Technology and patents
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross	1,772	1,763
Accumulated Amortization	989	785
Total	783	978
Trade name and trademarks
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross	218	215
Accumulated Amortization	92	58
Total	$ 126	$ 157

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Goodwill and Intangible Assets - Schedule of Estimated Future Amortization Expense (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Oct. 31, 2024	Oct. 31, 2023
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
2025	$ 253
2026	243
2027	238
2028	193
2029	125
Thereafter	267
Total	$ 1,319	$ 1,593

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Fair Value - Schedule of Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Oct. 31, 2024	Oct. 31, 2023
Assets:
Cash Equivalents	$ 2,344	$ 2,489
Derivative Instruments	229	489
Liabilities:
Derivative Instruments	182	272
Marketable securities and mutual funds
Liabilities:
Debt securities, restricted	78
Fair Value, Recurring
Assets:
Total assets	2,760	3,059
Liabilities:
Total liabilities	182	272
Fair Value, Recurring | Corporate
Assets:
Cash Equivalents	1,012	589
Fair Value, Recurring | Government debt
Assets:
Cash Equivalents	1,332	1,900
Fair Value, Recurring | Financial institution instruments
Assets:
Available-for-Sale Investments	3	3
Fair Value, Recurring | Marketable securities and mutual funds
Assets:
Available-for-Sale Investments	184	78
Liabilities:
Debt securities, restricted	78
Fair Value, Recurring | Interest rate contracts
Assets:
Derivative Instruments	4	0
Liabilities:
Derivative Instruments	22	58
Fair Value, Recurring | Foreign currency contracts
Assets:
Derivative Instruments	225	489
Liabilities:
Derivative Instruments	158	212
Fair Value, Recurring | Other derivatives
Liabilities:
Derivative Instruments	2	2
Level 1 | Fair Value, Recurring
Assets:
Total assets	1,386	1,933
Liabilities:
Total liabilities	0	0
Level 1 | Fair Value, Recurring | Corporate
Assets:
Cash Equivalents	0	0
Level 1 | Fair Value, Recurring | Government debt
Assets:
Cash Equivalents	1,332	1,900
Level 1 | Fair Value, Recurring | Financial institution instruments
Assets:
Available-for-Sale Investments	0	0
Level 1 | Fair Value, Recurring | Marketable securities and mutual funds
Assets:
Available-for-Sale Investments	54	33
Level 1 | Fair Value, Recurring | Interest rate contracts
Assets:
Derivative Instruments	0	0
Liabilities:
Derivative Instruments	0	0
Level 1 | Fair Value, Recurring | Foreign currency contracts
Assets:
Derivative Instruments	0	0
Liabilities:
Derivative Instruments	0	0
Level 1 | Fair Value, Recurring | Other derivatives
Liabilities:
Derivative Instruments	0	0
Level 2 | Fair Value, Recurring
Assets:
Total assets	1,374	1,126
Liabilities:
Total liabilities	182	272
Level 2 | Fair Value, Recurring | Corporate
Assets:
Cash Equivalents	1,012	589
Level 2 | Fair Value, Recurring | Government debt
Assets:
Cash Equivalents	0	0
Level 2 | Fair Value, Recurring | Financial institution instruments
Assets:
Available-for-Sale Investments	3	3
Level 2 | Fair Value, Recurring | Marketable securities and mutual funds
Assets:
Available-for-Sale Investments	130	45
Level 2 | Fair Value, Recurring | Interest rate contracts
Assets:
Derivative Instruments	4	0
Liabilities:
Derivative Instruments	22	58
Level 2 | Fair Value, Recurring | Foreign currency contracts
Assets:
Derivative Instruments	225	489
Liabilities:
Derivative Instruments	158	212
Level 2 | Fair Value, Recurring | Other derivatives
Liabilities:
Derivative Instruments	2	2
Level 3 | Fair Value, Recurring
Assets:
Total assets	0	0
Liabilities:
Total liabilities	0	0
Level 3 | Fair Value, Recurring | Corporate
Assets:
Cash Equivalents	0	0
Level 3 | Fair Value, Recurring | Government debt
Assets:
Cash Equivalents	0	0
Level 3 | Fair Value, Recurring | Financial institution instruments
Assets:
Available-for-Sale Investments	0	0
Level 3 | Fair Value, Recurring | Marketable securities and mutual funds
Assets:
Available-for-Sale Investments	0	0
Level 3 | Fair Value, Recurring | Interest rate contracts
Assets:
Derivative Instruments	0	0
Liabilities:
Derivative Instruments	0	0
Level 3 | Fair Value, Recurring | Foreign currency contracts
Assets:
Derivative Instruments	0	0
Liabilities:
Derivative Instruments	0	0
Level 3 | Fair Value, Recurring | Other derivatives
Liabilities:
Derivative Instruments	$ 0	$ 0

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Fair Value - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Billions	Oct. 31, 2024	Oct. 31, 2023
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair value, short- and long-term debt	$ 9.4	$ 8.5
Debt securities, restricted	$ 9.7	$ 9.5

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Financial Instruments - Schedule of Cash Equivalents and Available-for-Sale Investments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Oct. 31, 2024	Oct. 31, 2023
Cash Equivalents:
Cost	$ 2,344	$ 2,489
Gross Unrealized Gain	0	0
Gross Unrealized Loss	0	0
Fair Value	2,344	2,489
Available-for-Sale Investments:
Cost	118	43
Gross Unrealized Gain	69	38
Gross Unrealized Loss	0	0
Fair Value	187	81
Total cash equivalents and available-for-sale investments, cost	2,462	2,532
Total cash equivalents and available-for-sale investments, gross unrealized gain	69	38
Total cash equivalents and available-for-sale investments, gross unrealized loss	0	0
Total cash equivalents and available-for-sale investments, fair value	2,531	2,570
Corporate debt
Cash Equivalents:
Cost	1,012	589
Gross Unrealized Gain	0	0
Gross Unrealized Loss	0	0
Fair Value	1,012	589
Government debt
Cash Equivalents:
Cost	1,332	1,900
Gross Unrealized Gain	0	0
Gross Unrealized Loss	0	0
Fair Value	1,332	1,900
Financial institution instruments
Available-for-Sale Investments:
Debt securities, cost	3	3
Debt securities, gross unrealized gain	0	0
Debt securities, gross unrealized loss	0	0
Debt securities, fair value	3	3
Marketable securities and mutual funds
Available-for-Sale Investments:
Equity securities, cost	115	40
Equity securities, gross unrealized gain	69	38
Equity securities, gross unrealized loss	0	0
Equity securities, fair value	184	$ 78
Debt securities, restricted	$ 78

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Financial Instruments - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2024	Oct. 31, 2023	Oct. 31, 2022
Derivative [Line Items]
Interest income	$ 78,000,000	$ 67,000,000	$ 46,000,000
Cost method and other equity investments	107,000,000	111,000,000
Collateralized arrangements in net liability position	$ 59,000,000	91,000,000
Period to collateralize	2 days
Notional amount	$ 20,253,000,000	$ 20,599,000,000
Gain expected to be reclassified from AOCI into earnings in next 12 months	$ 21,000,000
Cash flow hedges:
Derivative [Line Items]
Foreign currency maturity	12 months
Cash flow hedges: | Forward Contracts
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional amount	$ 500,000,000

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Financial Instruments - Schedule of Contractual Maturities of Investments in Available-for-Sale Debt Securities (Details) $ in Millions	Oct. 31, 2024 USD ($)
Amortized Cost
Due in less than one year	$ 19
Due in one to five years	62
Amortized Cost	81
Fair Value
Due in less than one year	19
Due in one to five years	62
Fair Value	$ 81

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Financial Instruments - Schedule of Gross Notional and Fair Value of Derivative Financial Instruments in the Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Oct. 31, 2024	Oct. 31, 2023
Derivatives, Fair Value
Outstanding Gross Notional	$ 20,253	$ 20,599
Derivative instruments, assets	229	489
Derivative instruments, liabilities	$ 182	$ 272
Other Current Assets
Derivatives, Fair Value
Derivative Asset, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration]	Other current assets	Other current assets
Derivative instruments, assets	$ 189	$ 419
Other Non-Current Assets
Derivatives, Fair Value
Derivative Asset, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration]	Other non-current assets	Other non-current assets
Derivative instruments, assets	$ 40	$ 70
Other Current Liabilities
Derivatives, Fair Value
Derivative Liability, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration]	Other current liabilities	Other current liabilities
Derivative instruments, liabilities	$ 137	$ 162
Other Non-Current Liabilities
Derivatives, Fair Value
Derivative Liability, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration]	Other non-current liabilities	Other non-current liabilities
Derivative instruments, liabilities	$ 45	$ 110
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments | Fair value hedges: | Interest rate contracts
Derivatives, Fair Value
Outstanding Gross Notional	750	750
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments | Fair value hedges: | Interest rate contracts | Other Current Assets
Derivatives, Fair Value
Derivative instruments, assets	0	0
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments | Fair value hedges: | Interest rate contracts | Other Non-Current Assets
Derivatives, Fair Value
Derivative instruments, assets	0	0
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments | Fair value hedges: | Interest rate contracts | Other Current Liabilities
Derivatives, Fair Value
Derivative instruments, liabilities	11	0
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments | Fair value hedges: | Interest rate contracts | Other Non-Current Liabilities
Derivatives, Fair Value
Derivative instruments, liabilities	10	58
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments | Cash flow hedges:
Derivatives, Fair Value
Outstanding Gross Notional	15,813	16,028
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments | Cash flow hedges: | Other Current Assets
Derivatives, Fair Value
Derivative instruments, assets	169	410
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments | Cash flow hedges: | Other Non-Current Assets
Derivatives, Fair Value
Derivative instruments, assets	40	70
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments | Cash flow hedges: | Other Current Liabilities
Derivatives, Fair Value
Derivative instruments, liabilities	128	147
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments | Cash flow hedges: | Other Non-Current Liabilities
Derivatives, Fair Value
Derivative instruments, liabilities	45	110
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments | Cash flow hedges: | Interest rate contracts
Derivatives, Fair Value
Outstanding Gross Notional	500	0
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments | Cash flow hedges: | Interest rate contracts | Other Current Assets
Derivatives, Fair Value
Derivative instruments, assets	0	0
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments | Cash flow hedges: | Interest rate contracts | Other Non-Current Assets
Derivatives, Fair Value
Derivative instruments, assets	4	0
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments | Cash flow hedges: | Interest rate contracts | Other Current Liabilities
Derivatives, Fair Value
Derivative instruments, liabilities	0	0
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments | Cash flow hedges: | Interest rate contracts | Other Non-Current Liabilities
Derivatives, Fair Value
Derivative instruments, liabilities	1	0
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments | Cash flow hedges: | Foreign currency contracts
Derivatives, Fair Value
Outstanding Gross Notional	14,563	15,278
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments | Cash flow hedges: | Foreign currency contracts | Other Current Assets
Derivatives, Fair Value
Derivative instruments, assets	169	410
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments | Cash flow hedges: | Foreign currency contracts | Other Non-Current Assets
Derivatives, Fair Value
Derivative instruments, assets	36	70
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments | Cash flow hedges: | Foreign currency contracts | Other Current Liabilities
Derivatives, Fair Value
Derivative instruments, liabilities	117	147
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments | Cash flow hedges: | Foreign currency contracts | Other Non-Current Liabilities
Derivatives, Fair Value
Derivative instruments, liabilities	34	52
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments
Derivatives, Fair Value
Outstanding Gross Notional	4,440	4,571
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments | Other Current Assets
Derivatives, Fair Value
Derivative instruments, assets	20	9
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments | Other Non-Current Assets
Derivatives, Fair Value
Derivative instruments, assets	0	0
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments | Other Current Liabilities
Derivatives, Fair Value
Derivative instruments, liabilities	9	15
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments | Other Non-Current Liabilities
Derivatives, Fair Value
Derivative instruments, liabilities	0	0
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments | Foreign currency contracts
Derivatives, Fair Value
Outstanding Gross Notional	4,284	4,446
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments | Foreign currency contracts | Other Current Assets
Derivatives, Fair Value
Derivative instruments, assets	20	9
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments | Foreign currency contracts | Other Non-Current Assets
Derivatives, Fair Value
Derivative instruments, assets	0	0
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments | Foreign currency contracts | Other Current Liabilities
Derivatives, Fair Value
Derivative instruments, liabilities	7	13
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments | Foreign currency contracts | Other Non-Current Liabilities
Derivatives, Fair Value
Derivative instruments, liabilities	0	0
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments | Other derivatives
Derivatives, Fair Value
Outstanding Gross Notional	156	125
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments | Other derivatives | Other Current Assets
Derivatives, Fair Value
Derivative instruments, assets	0	0
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments | Other derivatives | Other Non-Current Assets
Derivatives, Fair Value
Derivative instruments, assets	0	0
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments | Other derivatives | Other Current Liabilities
Derivatives, Fair Value
Derivative instruments, liabilities	2	2
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments | Other derivatives | Other Non-Current Liabilities
Derivatives, Fair Value
Derivative instruments, liabilities	$ 0	$ 0

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Financial Instruments - Schedule of Information Related to the Potential Effect of Entity's Master Netting Agreements and Collateral Security Agreements (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2024	Oct. 31, 2023
Derivative assets
Gross Amount Recognized	$ 229	$ 489
Gross Amount Offset	0	0
Net Amount Presented	229	489
Gross Amounts Not Offset
Derivatives	113	178
Financial Collateral	88	291
Net Amount	28	20
Derivative liabilities
Gross Amount Recognized	182	272
Gross Amount Offset	0	0
Net Amount Presented	182	272
Gross Amounts Not Offset
Derivatives	113	178
Financial Collateral	61	89
Net Amount	$ 8	$ 5
Period to collateralize	2 days

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Financial Instruments - Schedule of Pre-Tax Effect of Derivative Instruments and Related Hedged Items in a Fair Value Hedging Relationship (Details) - Interest and other, net - Interest rate contracts - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2024	Oct. 31, 2023	Oct. 31, 2022
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain/(loss) recognized in earnings on derivative instruments	$ 36	$ 20	$ (62)
Gain/(loss) recognized in earnings on hedged item	$ (36)	$ (20)	$ 62

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Financial Instruments - Schedule of Pre-Tax Effect of Derivative Instruments in Cash Flow Hedging Relationships Included in Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2024	Oct. 31, 2023	Oct. 31, 2022
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain/(loss) recognized in Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income on derivatives	$ 51	$ (427)	$ 1,541
Foreign currency contracts | Cash flow hedges:
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain/(loss) recognized in Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income on derivatives	47	(427)	1,456
Interest rate contracts | Cash flow hedges:
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain/(loss) recognized in Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income on derivatives	$ 4	$ 0	$ 85

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Financial Instruments - Schedule of Pre-Tax Effect of Derivative Instruments in Cash Flow Hedging Relationships Included in Earnings (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2024	Oct. 31, 2023	Oct. 31, 2022
Pre-tax effect of derivative instruments in cash flow hedging relationships
Gain/ (loss) reclassified from Accumulated other comprehensive loss into earnings	$ 274	$ 84	$ 779
Cash flow hedges:
Pre-tax effect of derivative instruments in cash flow hedging relationships
Gain/ (loss) reclassified from Accumulated other comprehensive loss into earnings	274	84	779
Cash flow hedges: | Products net revenue
Pre-tax effect of derivative instruments in cash flow hedging relationships
Gain/ (loss) reclassified from Accumulated other comprehensive loss into earnings	408	243	877
Cash flow hedges: | Cost of products net revenue
Pre-tax effect of derivative instruments in cash flow hedging relationships
Gain/ (loss) reclassified from Accumulated other comprehensive loss into earnings	(142)	(167)	(101)
Cash flow hedges: | Operating expenses
Pre-tax effect of derivative instruments in cash flow hedging relationships
Gain/ (loss) reclassified from Accumulated other comprehensive loss into earnings	(4)	(4)	(1)
Cash flow hedges: | Interest and other, net
Pre-tax effect of derivative instruments in cash flow hedging relationships
Gain/ (loss) reclassified from Accumulated other comprehensive loss into earnings	$ 12	$ 12	$ 4

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Financial Instruments - Schedule of Pre-Tax Effect of Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments Recognized in Interest and Other, Net in the Consolidated Condensed Statements of Earnings (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2024	Oct. 31, 2023	Oct. 31, 2022
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain/(loss) recognized in earnings on derivative instrument	$ 44	$ (68)	$ 37
Interest and other, net | Foreign currency contracts
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain/(loss) recognized in earnings on derivative instrument	44	(65)	41
Interest and other, net | Other derivatives
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain/(loss) recognized in earnings on derivative instrument	$ 0	$ (3)	$ (4)

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Borrowings - Schedule of Notes Payable and Short-Term Borrowings (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Oct. 31, 2024	Oct. 31, 2023
Amount Outstanding
Current portion of long-term debt	$ 1,358	$ 179
Notes payable to banks, lines of credit and other	$ 1,406	$ 230
Weighted-Average Interest Rate
Current portion of long-term debt	5.00%	6.00%
Notes payable to banks, lines of credit and other
Amount Outstanding
Notes payable to banks, lines of credit and other	$ 48	$ 51
Weighted-Average Interest Rate
Commercial paper and notes payable to banks, lines of credit and other	0.00%	0.00%

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Borrowings - Schedule of Long-Term Debt (Details) - USD ($)	Oct. 31, 2024	Oct. 31, 2023
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total	$ 9,748,000,000
Fair value adjustment related to hedged debt	(21,000,000)	$ (58,000,000)
Unamortized debt issuance cost	(47,000,000)	(57,000,000)
Current portion of long-term debt	(1,358,000,000)	(179,000,000)
Total long-term debt	8,263,000,000	9,254,000,000
U.S. Dollar Global Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total	9,044,000,000	9,042,000,000
$1,200 issued at discount to par at a price of 99.863% at 6.0%, due September 2041
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Face amount of debt instrument	$ 1,200,000,000
Discount to par (percent)	99.863%
Interest rate (percent)	6.00%
Total	$ 1,199,000,000	1,199,000,000
$1,150 issued at discount to par at a price of 99.769% at 2.2%, due June 2025
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Face amount of debt instrument	$ 1,150,000,000
Discount to par (percent)	99.769%
Interest rate (percent)	2.20%
Total	$ 1,150,000,000	1,149,000,000
$1,000 issued at discount to par at a price of 99.718% at 3.00%, due June 2027
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Face amount of debt instrument	$ 1,000,000,000
Discount to par (percent)	99.718%
Interest rate (percent)	3.00%
Total	$ 999,000,000	999,000,000
$850 issued at discount to par at a price of 99.790% at 3.4%, due June 2030
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Face amount of debt instrument	$ 850,000,000
Discount to par (percent)	99.79%
Interest rate (percent)	3.40%
Total	$ 503,000,000	503,000,000
$1,000 issued at discount to par at a price of 99.808% at 1.45%, due June 2026
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Face amount of debt instrument	$ 1,000,000,000
Discount to par (percent)	99.808%
Interest rate (percent)	1.45%
Total	$ 521,000,000	521,000,000
$1,000 issued at discount to par at a price of 99.573% at 2.65%, due June 2031
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Face amount of debt instrument	$ 1,000,000,000
Discount to par (percent)	99.573%
Interest rate (percent)	2.65%
Total	$ 997,000,000	997,000,000
$1,000 issued at discount to par at a price of 99.767% at 4.00%, due April 2029
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Face amount of debt instrument	$ 1,000,000,000
Discount to par (percent)	99.767%
Interest rate (percent)	4.00%
Total	$ 999,000,000	999,000,000
$1,000 issued at discount to par at a price of 99.966% at 4.20%, due April 2032
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Face amount of debt instrument	$ 1,000,000,000
Discount to par (percent)	99.966%
Interest rate (percent)	4.20%
Total	$ 676,000,000	676,000,000
$900 issued at discount to par at a price of 99.841% at 4.75%, due January 2028
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Face amount of debt instrument	$ 900,000,000
Discount to par (percent)	99.841%
Interest rate (percent)	4.75%
Total	$ 899,000,000	899,000,000
$1,100 issued at discount to par at a price of 99.725% at 5.50%, due January 2033
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Face amount of debt instrument	$ 1,100,000,000
Discount to par (percent)	99.725%
Interest rate (percent)	5.50%
Total	$ 1,098,000,000	1,097,000,000
$500 issued at par at a price of 100% at 4.75%, due March 2029
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Face amount of debt instrument	$ 500,000,000
Issuance rate (percent)	100.00%
Interest rate (percent)	4.75%
Total	$ 3,000,000	3,000,000
Other borrowings at 1.47%-8.30%, due in fiscal years 2025-2030
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Other borrowings at 1.47%-8.30%, due in fiscal years 2025-2030	$ 645,000,000	$ 506,000,000
Other borrowings at 1.47%-8.30%, due in fiscal years 2025-2030 | Minimum
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate (percent)	1.47%
Other borrowings at 1.47%-8.30%, due in fiscal years 2025-2030 | Maximum
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate (percent)	8.30%

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Borrowings - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)		1 Months Ended
	Aug. 01, 2024	Mar. 31, 2024	Oct. 31, 2024	Oct. 31, 2023
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Issuance costs			$ 47,000,000	$ 57,000,000
Discounts on debt issuance			11,000,000
Fair value adjustment related to hedged debt			(21,000,000)	(58,000,000)
Commercial Paper
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Maximum borrowing capacity under credit facility			6,000,000,000
Credit Facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Maximum borrowing capacity under credit facility			5,000,000,000	$ 5,000,000,000
Credit Facility | New Revolving Facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Revolving credit facility, term	5 years
Credit Facility | 364-Day Revolving Credit Facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Maximum borrowing capacity under credit facility		$ 1,000,000,000
Revolving credit facility, term		364 days
Lines of credit
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Available borrowing resources			$ 900,000,000

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Borrowings - Schedule of Aggregate Future Maturities of Long-term Debt at Face Value (Details) $ in Millions	Oct. 31, 2024 USD ($)
Fiscal year
2025	$ 1,419
2026	720
2027	1,133
2028	972
2029	1,023
Thereafter	4,481
Total	$ 9,748

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Stockholders’ Deficit - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) shares in Millions, $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2024	Oct. 31, 2023	Oct. 31, 2022
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]
Repurchases of common stock (in shares)	62.7	3.6	124.0
Payment in connection with repurchases of shares	$ 2,100	$ 100	$ 4,297
Share repurchases that will be settled in subsequent period (in shares)	0.1
Share repurchase authorization remaining	$ 9,300

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Stockholders’ Deficit - Schedule of Taxes Related to Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2024	Oct. 31, 2023	Oct. 31, 2022
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Tax benefit (provision) on other comprehensive income (loss)	$ 46	$ 119	$ (109)
Tax (provision) benefit on unrealized gains (losses) arising during the period
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Tax (provision) benefit on unrealized (losses) gains arising during the period	(1)	(1)	2
Tax effect on change in unrealized components of cash flow hedges:
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Tax (provision) benefit on unrealized (losses) gains arising during the period	(13)	75	(328)
Tax benefit (provision) on reclassifications during the period	53	18	195
Tax benefit (provision) on other comprehensive income (loss)	40	93	(133)
Tax benefit on unrealized gains (losses) arising during the period
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Tax (provision) benefit on unrealized (losses) gains arising during the period	8	26	26
Tax benefit (provision) on amortization of actuarial loss and prior service benefit
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Tax benefit (provision) on reclassifications during the period	0	1	(6)
Tax provision on curtailments, settlements and other
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Tax benefit (provision) on reclassifications during the period	(1)	0	(1)
Unrealized components of defined benefit plans
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Tax benefit (provision) on other comprehensive income (loss)	7	27	19
Tax effect on change in cumulative translation adjustment
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Tax benefit (provision) on other comprehensive income (loss)	$ 0	$ 0	$ 3

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Stockholders’ Deficit - Schedule of Changes and Reclassifications Related to Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income, Net of Taxes (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2024	Oct. 31, 2023	Oct. 31, 2022
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Unrealized gains (losses) arising during the period	$ 1
Reclassification	(213)
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of taxes	(211)	$ (508)	$ 530
Unrealized gains (losses) arising during the period
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Unrealized gains (losses) arising during the period	7	1	(9)
Reclassification	0
Net unrealized gains (losses) on cash flow hedges
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Unrealized gains (losses) arising during the period	38	(352)	1,213
Reclassification	(221)	(66)	(584)
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of taxes	(183)	(418)	629
Unrealized losses arising during the period
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Unrealized gains (losses) arising during the period	(68)	(115)	(28)
Amortization of actuarial loss and prior service benefit
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Reclassification	8	1	14
Curtailments, settlements and other
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Reclassification	1	0	(1)
Change in unrealized components of defined benefit plans
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Unrealized gains (losses) arising during the period	(68)
Reclassification	8
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of taxes	(59)	(114)	(15)
Change in cumulative translation adjustment
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Unrealized gains (losses) arising during the period	24
Reclassification	0
Change in cumulative translation adjustment	$ 24	$ 23	$ (75)

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Stockholders’ Deficit - Schedule of Components of Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income, Net of Taxes (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2024	Oct. 31, 2023	Oct. 31, 2022
Components of accumulated other comprehensive income, net of taxes
Balance at beginning of period	$ (1,069)	$ (3,025)	$ (1,644)
Other comprehensive gains (losses) before reclassifications	1
Reclassifications of (losses) gains into earnings	(213)
Balance at end of period	(1,323)	(1,069)	(3,025)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
Components of accumulated other comprehensive income, net of taxes
Balance at beginning of period	(223)	285	(245)
Balance at end of period	(434)	(223)	285
Net unrealized gains on available-for-sale securities
Components of accumulated other comprehensive income, net of taxes
Balance at beginning of period	7
Other comprehensive gains (losses) before reclassifications	7	1	(9)
Reclassifications of (losses) gains into earnings	0
Balance at end of period	14	7
Net unrealized gains (losses) on cash flow hedges
Components of accumulated other comprehensive income, net of taxes
Balance at beginning of period	230
Other comprehensive gains (losses) before reclassifications	38	(352)	1,213
Reclassifications of (losses) gains into earnings	(221)	(66)	$ (584)
Balance at end of period	47	230
Unrealized components of defined benefit plans
Components of accumulated other comprehensive income, net of taxes
Balance at beginning of period	(437)
Other comprehensive gains (losses) before reclassifications	(68)
Reclassifications of (losses) gains into earnings	8
Balance at end of period	(496)	(437)
Change in cumulative translation adjustment
Components of accumulated other comprehensive income, net of taxes
Balance at beginning of period	(23)
Other comprehensive gains (losses) before reclassifications	24
Reclassifications of (losses) gains into earnings	0
Balance at end of period	1	$ (23)
Reclassifications of curtailments, settlements and other into earnings
Components of accumulated other comprehensive income, net of taxes
Reclassifications of (losses) gains into earnings	$ 1

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Earnings Per Share (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Millions, $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2024	Oct. 31, 2023	Oct. 31, 2022
Numerator:
Net earnings, basic	$ 2,775	$ 3,263	$ 3,132
Net earnings, diluted	$ 2,775	$ 3,263	$ 3,132
Denominator:
Weighted-average shares used to compute basic net EPS (in shares)	979	992	1,038
Dilutive effect of employee stock plans (in shares)	10	8	12
Weighted-average shares used to compute diluted net EPS (in shares)	989	1,000	1,050
Net earnings per share:
Basic (in dollars per share)	$ 2.83	$ 3.29	$ 3.02
Diluted (in dollars per share)	$ 2.81	$ 3.26	$ 2.98
Anti dilutive weighted-average stock-based compensation awards (in shares)	1	4	4

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Litigation and Contingencies (Details) $ in Millions						1 Months Ended						12 Months Ended	17 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2023 patent claim member	Jan. 24, 2013 USD ($)	Dec. 11, 2012 USD ($)	Apr. 21, 2012 USD ($)	May 10, 2010 USD ($) employee	Feb. 29, 2024 USD ($)	Jan. 31, 2024 claim	Nov. 30, 2023 claim subsidiary patent	Nov. 30, 2022 patent	Oct. 31, 2020 patent	Sep. 30, 2020 patent	Dec. 31, 2015 employee subsidiary	Apr. 30, 2022 claim	Apr. 20, 2012 USD ($)	Apr. 11, 2012 USD ($)
Litigation and Contingencies
Aggregate damages sought						$ 4,000
Philips Patent Litigation
Litigation and Contingencies
Patents allegedly infringed | patent											4
Patents withdrawn | patent										2
Dynamic Security Litigation
Litigation and Contingencies
Class actions filed | claim							1						2
Nokia Patent Litigation
Litigation and Contingencies
Patents allegedly infringed | patent	10
Class actions filed | claim								2
Number of subsidiaries | subsidiary								6
Nokia Patent Litigation | BRAZIL
Litigation and Contingencies
Patents allegedly infringed | patent								1
Nokia Patent Litigation, U.S. International Trade Commission
Litigation and Contingencies
Patents allegedly infringed | patent	7
Class actions filed | claim	2
R2 Semiconductor Litigation | Europe
Litigation and Contingencies
Patents allegedly infringed | patent									1
Access Advance Patent Pool, Unified Patent Court
Litigation and Contingencies
Number of patent pool members | member	3
India Directorate of Revenue Intelligence Proceedings
Litigation and Contingencies
Number of current employees | employee					7
Number of former employees | employee					1
Aggregate damages sought					$ 370
Loss contingency deposit to prevent interruption of business					$ 16
Duties and penalties under show cause notices														$ 17	$ 386
Amount deposited under show cause notice prior to order														$ 7	$ 9
Additional amount deposited against products-related show cause notice			$ 10
Additional amount deposited against parts-related show cause notice				$ 3
Additional amount deposited against product order		$ 24
Autonomy-Related Legal Matters | Autonomy
Litigation and Contingencies
Number of subsidiaries | subsidiary												4
Number of members | employee												2

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Guarantees, Indemnifications and Warranties (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2024	Oct. 31, 2023
Changes in aggregated product warranty liabilities
Balance at beginning of year	$ 706	$ 876
Accruals for warranties issued	721	689
Adjustments related to pre-existing warranties (including changes in estimates)	30	17
Settlements made (in cash or in kind)	(907)	(876)
Balance at end of year	$ 550	$ 706

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Commitments (Details) $ in Millions	Oct. 31, 2024 USD ($)
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Unconditional purchase obligations	$ 1,366
Fiscal year
2025	896
2026	188
2027	147
2028	95
2029	38
Thereafter	2
Total	$ 1,366

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Leases - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2024	Oct. 31, 2023	Oct. 31, 2022
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]
Operating lease assets, extensible enumeration	Other non-current assets	Other non-current assets
Current operating lease liabilities, extensible enumeration	Other current liabilities	Other current liabilities
Non-current operating lease liability, extensible enumeration	Other non-current liabilities	Other non-current liabilities
Sales-type revenue, percentage of product net revenue (less than)	1.00%	1.00%	1.00%
Net investment in leases	$ 705	$ 527
Minimum
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]
Operating lease term	2 years
Maximum
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]
Operating lease term	11 years

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Leases - Components of Lease Expense (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2024	Oct. 31, 2023
Leases [Abstract]
Operating lease cost	$ 230	$ 234
Variable cost	106	102
Total lease expense	$ 336	$ 336

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Leases - Supplemental Cash Flow Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2024	Oct. 31, 2023
Leases [Abstract]
Cash paid for amount included in the measurement of lease liabilities	$ 233	$ 231
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange of lease liabilities	$ 411	$ 312
Weighted-average remaining lease term in years	4 years 1 month 6 days	4 years 6 months
Weighted-average discount rate	6.50%	6.10%

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Leases - Operating Lease Payments (Details) $ in Millions	Oct. 31, 2024 USD ($)
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payment, Due [Abstract]
2025	$ 513
2026	324
2027	208
2028	110
2029	64
Thereafter	142
Total lease payments	1,361
Less: Imputed interest	131
Total lease liabilities	$ 1,230