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<ul><li>We reiterate our positive view on AI server and AI PC/Phone supply chain, as highlighted in our 2024 sector outlook.</li><li>In particular, we see AI server order /backlog/pipeline from major server ODM/brands (DELL/SMCI/Lenovo/HPE) are gaining strong momentum in CY4Q23, well ahead of our expectations.</li><li>For edge AI (PC/phones), we see more product launches and strong consumer interest of AI smartphones, esp. Samsung Galaxy S24 and new products in MWC (e.g. Honor Magic Pro, Xiaomi 14 Ultra). </li></ul><p><em>Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.</em></p>

We reiterate our positive view on AI server and AI PC/Phone supply chain, as highlighted in our 2024 sector outlook.In particular, we see AI server order /backlog/pipeline from major server ODM/brands (DELL/SMCI/Lenovo/HPE) are gaining strong momentum in CY4Q23, well ahead of our expectations.For edge AI (PC/phones), we see more product launches and strong consumer interest of AI smartphones, esp. Samsung Galaxy S24 and new products in MWC (e.g. Honor Magic Pro, Xiaomi 14 Ultra). Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

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Hewlett Packard Enterprise  / Equity Bottom-Up

<ul><li>HPE delivered a decent quarter with on-par revenues and earnings above Wall Street expectations to end the fiscal year 2023 on a positive note.</li><li>The HPC & AI segment witnessed a substantial 25% year-over-year revenue growth, culminating in the largest HPC & AI order book, driven by $3.6 billion in APU orders.</li><li>HPE Financial Services continued to contribute to the company's strategic sustainability, aligning with customer needs and expanding earnings for shareholders.</li></ul>

HPE delivered a decent quarter with on-par revenues and earnings above Wall Street expectations to end the fiscal year 2023 on a positive note.The HPC & AI segment witnessed a substantial 25% year-over-year revenue growth, culminating in the largest HPC & AI order book, driven by $3.6 billion in APU orders.HPE Financial Services continued to contribute to the company's strategic sustainability, aligning with customer needs and expanding earnings for shareholders.

Hewlett Packard Enterprise: Can The AI Developments & The GenAI Collaboration With NVIDIA Give A Boost To Its Top-Line? - Key Drivers

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Vincent Fernando, CFA

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Founded in 2015, Zero One produces independent investment research and provides corporate finance advisory services with a focus on both listed and private technology companies. Founder Vincent Fernando has over 20 years of experience in US and Asia capital markets.

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<li>Taiwan PC makers have been top performers in the market; some may worry that their rallies have become over-extended by too much AI PC excitement.</li>
<li>We believe Dell may present a Long opportunity as the Long side to a Long/Short trade whereby one Sells Acer against it. Acer rose over 50% in December.</li>
<li>Dell will report its results end-February. We would Long Dell vs. Short Acer ahead of the Dell earnings event. We see more upside surprise potential in Dell.</li>
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Taiwan PC makers have been top performers in the market; some may worry that their rallies have become over-extended by too much AI PC excitement.
We believe Dell may present a Long opportunity as the Long side to a Long/Short trade whereby one Sells Acer against it. Acer rose over 50% in December.
Dell will report its results end-February. We would Long Dell vs. Short Acer ahead of the Dell earnings event. We see more upside surprise potential in Dell.


AI PC Reality Check: PC Upgrade Cycle Ahead, But Worth a 50% 1M Acer Rally? Long Dell Vs. Short Acer

<ul><li>Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company delivered a positive result and managed an all-around beat last quarter.</li><li>HPE produced significant free cash flow while increasing its revenue, gross margin, as well as earnings per share year over year.</li><li>In this report, we have carried out a fundamental analysis of the historical financial statements of the company.</li></ul>

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company delivered a positive result and managed an all-around beat last quarter.HPE produced significant free cash flow while increasing its revenue, gross margin, as well as earnings per share year over year.In this report, we have carried out a fundamental analysis of the historical financial statements of the company.

Hewlett Packard Enterprise: Soaring Sales and the Genius Behind Intelligent Edge! - Major Drivers

<ul><li>Hewlett Packard Enterprise delivered a mixed result in the recent quarter, with revenues below market expectations, but it managed to surpass the analyst consensus regarding earnings.</li><li>With the exception of Compute, they saw year-over-year revenue growth across all of their major business segments.</li><li>We give Hewlett Packard Enterprise a 'Hold' rating with a revised target price.</li></ul>

Hewlett Packard Enterprise delivered a mixed result in the recent quarter, with revenues below market expectations, but it managed to surpass the analyst consensus regarding earnings.With the exception of Compute, they saw year-over-year revenue growth across all of their major business segments.We give Hewlett Packard Enterprise a 'Hold' rating with a revised target price.

Hewlett Packard Enterprise: The Axis Security Acquisition & 3 Other Possible Catalysts For The Company’s Growth – Financial Forecasts

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Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company provides information technology solutions. The Company offers enterprise security, analytics and data management, applications development and testing, data center care, cloud consulting, and business process services. Hewlett Packard Enterprise serves customers worldwide.

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In particular, we see AI server order /backlog/pipeline from major server ODM/brands (DELL/SMCI/Lenovo/HPE) are gaining strong momentum in CY4Q23

CMB International

Hewlett Packard Enterprise: Can The AI Developments & The GenAI Collaboration With NVIDIA Give A Boost To Its Top-Line? - Key Drivers

HPE delivered a decent quarter with on-par revenues and earnings above Wall Street expectations to end the fiscal year 2023 on a positive...

Baptista Research

AI PC Reality Check: PC Upgrade Cycle Ahead, But Worth a 50% 1M Acer Rally? Long Dell Vs. Short Acer

Dell will report its results end-February. We would Long Dell vs. Short Acer ahead of the Dell earnings event. We see more upside surprise...

Vincent Fernando, CFA

Hewlett Packard Enterprise: Soaring Sales and the Genius Behind Intelligent Edge! - Major Drivers

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company delivered a positive result and managed an all-around beat last quarter. HPE produced significant free cash...

Baptista Research

Hewlett Packard Enterprise: The Axis Security Acquisition & 3 Other Possible Catalysts For The Company’s Growth – Financial Forecasts

Hewlett Packard Enterprise delivered a mixed result in the recent quarter, with revenues below market expectations, but it managed to surpass the...

Baptista Research

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