How does Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) make money?

Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) primarily makes money through Server Segment, which accounts for 46.1% of total revenue. For TTM through Q1 2026, Hewlett Packard Enterprise generated $35.79B in total revenue with a net profit margin of -0.4%.

What is Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) gross profit margin?

Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) reported a gross profit margin of 30.7% for TTM through Q1 2026, equivalent to $10.99B in gross profit. This means Hewlett Packard Enterprise retains 30.7% of each revenue unit after direct costs of production.

What is Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) operating profit margin?

Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) reported an operating profit margin of 5.8% for TTM through Q1 2026, equivalent to $2.07B in operating profit. This reflects profitability after operating expenses such as R&D, sales, and administration, but before taxes and non-operating items.

What is Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) net profit margin?

Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) reported a net profit margin of -0.4% for TTM through Q1 2026, equivalent to −$156.00M in net profit. This is the share of revenue that remains as profit after all expenses, taxes, and non-operating items.

How much does Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) invest in R&D?

Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) invested $2.79B in research and development in TTM through Q1 2026 (7.8% of total revenue). R&D spending reflects investment in future products, services, and technologies.

How much does Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) spend on capital expenditures?

Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) spent $682.00M on capital expenditures in TTM through Q1 2026 (1.9% of total revenue). Capital expenditures represent investments in physical assets such as property, equipment, and infrastructure.

What is Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) free cash flow?

Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) generated $3.81B in free cash flow for TTM through Q1 2026 (10.6% of total revenue). Free cash flow is the cash remaining after capital expenditures and represents the company's ability to fund growth, pay dividends, or reduce debt.

How Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) Makes Money: A Visual Guide

Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) generated $35.79B in revenue but reported a net loss of $156.00M. Its largest revenue source is Server Segment (46.1% of revenue). Below is an interactive breakdown of how revenue flows through the income statement.

Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) Income Statement Flow — TTM through Q1 2026

Calculated from the four most recent reported quarters, ending January 31, 2026 (reported March 10, 2026).

Frequently asked questions

How does Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) make money?: Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) primarily makes money through Server Segment, which accounts for 46.1% of total revenue. For TTM through Q1 2026, Hewlett Packard Enterprise generated $35.79B in total revenue with a net profit margin of -0.4%.
What is Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) gross profit margin?: Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) reported a gross profit margin of 30.7% for TTM through Q1 2026, equivalent to $10.99B in gross profit. This means Hewlett Packard Enterprise retains 30.7% of each revenue unit after direct costs of production.
What is Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) operating profit margin?: Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) reported an operating profit margin of 5.8% for TTM through Q1 2026, equivalent to $2.07B in operating profit. This reflects profitability after operating expenses such as R&D, sales, and administration, but before taxes and non-operating items.
What is Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) net profit margin?: Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) reported a net profit margin of -0.4% for TTM through Q1 2026, equivalent to −$156.00M in net profit. This is the share of revenue that remains as profit after all expenses, taxes, and non-operating items.
How much does Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) invest in R&D?: Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) invested $2.79B in research and development in TTM through Q1 2026 (7.8% of total revenue). R&D spending reflects investment in future products, services, and technologies.
How much does Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) spend on capital expenditures?: Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) spent $682.00M on capital expenditures in TTM through Q1 2026 (1.9% of total revenue). Capital expenditures represent investments in physical assets such as property, equipment, and infrastructure.
What is Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) free cash flow?: Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) generated $3.81B in free cash flow for TTM through Q1 2026 (10.6% of total revenue). Free cash flow is the cash remaining after capital expenditures and represents the company's ability to fund growth, pay dividends, or reduce debt.

Data & methodology

What is a Sankey diagram?: A Sankey diagram shows how money flows through a company from revenue to net profit. The width of each flow represents its proportion.
How is the data calculated?: We use the income statement from company filings. For TTM (Trailing Twelve Months), we use a pre-aggregated twelve-month view aligned with our latest four quarterly periods. Revenue flows to cost of revenue and gross profit, then to operating expenses (R&D, S&M, G&A) and operating profit.
When was this data last updated?: Based on company filings through TTM through Q1 2026.