Hp Inc (NYSE: HPQ)

HP Inc., commonly referred to as HP, is a prominent player in the technology industry, specializing in personal computing and other digital access devices, imaging and printing products, and related solutions and services. The company operates in three reportable segments: Personal Systems, Printing, and Corporate Investments. HP's main business activities involve the design, manufacture, and distribution of a wide range of products and services, including commercial and consumer desktops, notebooks, workstations, thin clients, retail point-of-sale systems, displays, hybrid systems, software, support, and services.

The Personal Systems segment is HP's primary source of revenue, accounting for approximately 60% of the company's total revenue. This segment focuses on providing commercial and consumer desktops, notebooks, workstations, thin clients, and other related products. HP's Personal Systems segment is a significant player in the global PC market, competing with other major companies such as Lenovo, Dell, and Apple. The Printing segment accounts for around 30% of HP's revenue and provides consumer and commercial printer hardware, supplies, services, and solutions. This segment is also a significant player in the global printing market, competing with other major companies such as Canon, Lexmark, and Xerox.

HP generates revenue through the sale of its products and services to individual consumers, small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), and large enterprises, including customers in the government, health, and education sectors. The company has a global presence, with operations in over 170 countries, and a diverse customer base. HP's competitive advantages include its strong brand reputation, broad product portfolio, and global distribution network. The company's innovation and research and development capabilities, including security features, are also key competitive advantages. Additionally, HP's ability to cross-sell its portfolio of offerings and provide extensive service and support offerings are significant strengths.

HP's customers include a wide range of organizations, from individual consumers to large enterprises. Some of the company's major customers include government agencies, healthcare organizations, educational institutions, and large corporations. HP's brand names and trade names of its products and services include HP, HP Pavilion, HP Envy, HP Spectre, HP Elite, HP ProBook, HP ZBook, HP PageWide, HP LaserJet, HP DesignJet, HP OfficeJet, and HP Smart Tank.

In terms of sustainability, HP has set ambitious goals to reduce its environmental impact and promote digital equity. The company aims to achieve net zero carbon emissions across its value chain by 2040, source only sustainable fiber for all HP-brand paper and paper-based packaging, and accelerate digital equity for 150 million people by 2030.

However, HP also faces significant environmental, social, and governance (ESG) risks, including climate change, product take-back legislation, and supply chain disruptions. The company is subject to various federal, state, local, and foreign laws and regulations that could adversely affect its business and results of operations and cash flows. HP's executive officers include Alex Cho, President of Personal Systems; Jon Faust, Global Controller; Julie Jacobs, Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel; Enrique Lores, President and Chief Executive Officer; Kristen Ludgate, Chief People Officer; David McQuarrie, Chief Commercial Officer; Marie Myers, Chief Financial Officer; and Tuan Tran, President of Imaging, Printing and Solutions.