Hewlett-Packard Company

Industry: Computer Peripherals

Fortune Rank: 10

Hewlett-Packard Company is a global provider of computing and imaging solutions for business and home, focused on capitalizing on the opportunities of the Internet and the proliferation of electronic services. For the 9 months ended 7/31/05, net revenues rose 9% to $63.78B. Net income fell 18% to $1.98B. Results reflect an increase in volume and improved selling prices, offset by higher bonus accruals.

Hewlett-Packard Company (HP) is a technology solutions provider to consumers, businesses and institutions globally. The Company's offerings span information technology (IT) infrastructure, personal computing and access devices, global services and imaging and printing. Product and service categories include desktops and workstations; notebooks and tablet personal computers (PCs); printing and multifunction; handheld devices; monitors and projectors; fax, copiers and scanners; digital photography; entertainment; storage; servers; supplies and accessories; networking, and software products. During the fiscal year ended October 31, 2004 (fiscal 2004), HP organized its operations into seven business segments: the Imaging and Printing Group (IPG), the Personal Systems Group (PSG), Enterprise Storage and Servers (ESS), HP Services (HPS), HP Financial Services (HPFS), Software and Corporate Investments.

Hewlett-Packard Company

Hewlett-Packard Company is a Fortune 500 company. In 2010 Hewlett-Packard Company was ranked number 10 on the Fortune 500 list, making it the 10th largest company in the United States when judged by revenue.

Hewlett-Packard Company achieved revenue of $114,552.00 million in 2010 and earned a profit of $7,660.00 million.

Hewlett-Packard Company's rank changes

The company's ranking in 2010 was a decline from 2009 when it was ranked 9th on the Fortune 500. The Previous ranking was based on its 2009 revenue of $118,364 million (a change of -4 million compared to 2010) and profits of $8,329 million (a change of -1 million compared to 2010).

Another point of view

To many investors, profits are more important than the revenue a company earns. If the Fortune 500 was ranked by profits instead of revenue then Hewlett-Packard Company would be ranked 17th rather than 10th due to its profits of $7,660 in 2010.

Hewlett-Packard Company Revenue* Profit* Fortune Ranking
2010114,5527,66010
2009118,3648,3299
2008104,2867,26414
200791,6586,19814
200686,6962,39811

* US$ Million

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