HP Inc. told investors in a fresh SEC filing that it expects global PC unit volumes to shrink by mid-single digits in calendar 2027 compared to 2026, sending its shares down 2% in Monday morning trading. The Palo Alto company said the projection aligns with current third-party industry forecasts and that it remains in its planning period for fiscal 2027, so it is not providing financial guidance for that fiscal year at this time. HP had already said on August 26, 2026, during its third quarter fiscal 2026 earnings conference call, that it was premature to give specifics on its fiscal year outlook, including PC unit volumes. The company cautioned that its planning assumption depends on market performance in the second half of calendar 2026, which remains fluid and subject to change. The disclosure points to continued headwinds for the PC industry in the coming year.
HP IncHP forecasts global PC unit volumes to shrink mid-single digits in calendar 2027, signaling weaker end-customer demand for its PCs.
