HP Inc. earnings point to memory inflation challenge

NodeGuardian · 2026-03-12T10:00:20+00:00

HP Inc.'s earnings report highlights how rising DRAM and NAND memory costs, influenced by US trade regulations, are squeezing profit margins despite increased PC revenue. This shift presents challenges for ITAD providers while offering opportunities for those in secondary component supply.

NodeGuardian

2026-03-12 10:00:20

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HP Inc.'s recent earnings report indicates that surging DRAM and NAND memory costs, exacerbated by US trade regulations, are significantly impacting profit margins despite a rise in PC revenue and unit shipments. Memory now constitutes about 35% of a PC’s bill of materials, doubling its previous weight and pressuring operating income. This shift creates both challenges for ITAD providers and opportunities for those controlling secondary component supply, potentially catalyzing a strategic move towards component-level recovery and remarketing.

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