Hewlett Packard Enterprise secures $1.2B AI system order
The $1.2 billion Vultr order is HPE's first for its AMD Helios AI Rack by HPE system.
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Form Type
8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) raised its projection for Networking segment revenue growth to a high-teens percent CAGR from FY26 through FY29 and expects the segment to maintain an operating margin target in the mid-to-high 20s percent range from FY27 through FY29. For FY27, HPE expects segment revenue growth between high teens to low-20s percent and operating margin in the mid-to-high 20s percent range. Through fiscal 2029, it expects Data Center Networking revenue to grow at a low-to-high 50s percent CAGR, Routing at a low-to-high 20s percent CAGR, and Campus & Branch and Security each at a high single-digit percent CAGR.
HPE raised its Juniper Networks-related cost-synergy target to $800 million in annual run-rate savings by the end of fiscal 2028, from its previous target of at least $600 million. It also secured a $1.2 billion order from Vultr to deploy AMD Helios AI Rack by HPE systems; this is its first order for the system, which features purpose-built HPE Networking hardware and software.
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Positive
- Moderate point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.Raised Juniper synergy target: $800 million annual run-rate savings by fiscal 2028.
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Filing Explained
HPE reports that it had doubled quarter-over-quarter Networking supply purchase commitments in FY26’s third quarter to support demand and mitigate supply constraints, adding a procurement step alongside its disclosed growth plans.
8-K Event Classification
2 items: 7.01, 9.01
2 items
Item 7.01
Regulation FD Disclosure
Disclosure
Material non-public information disclosed under Regulation Fair Disclosure, often investor presentations or guidance.
Item 9.01
Financial Statements and Exhibits
Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, or exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Key Figures
Vultr order: $1.2 billion
Juniper-related annual run-rate savings target: $800 million
Previous Juniper-related cost-synergy target: At least $600 million
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8 metrics
Vultr order
$1.2 billion
Order to deploy AMD Helios AI Rack by HPE systems
Juniper-related annual run-rate savings target
$800 million
Expected by the end of fiscal 2028
Previous Juniper-related cost-synergy target
At least $600 million
Previously announced target
FY27 Networking segment revenue growth outlook
Between high teens to low-20s percent
Fiscal 2027 outlook
FY27 Networking segment operating margin
Mid-to-high 20s percent
Fiscal 2027 outlook
Networking segment revenue growth
High-teens percent CAGR
FY26 through FY29 projection
Data Center Networking revenue growth
Low-to-high 50s percent CAGR
Through fiscal 2029
Routing revenue growth
Low-to-high 20s percent CAGR
Through fiscal 2029
Key Terms
CAGR, annual run-rate savings, scale-up switching, SASE
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CAGR financial
"grow at a low-to-high 50s percent CAGR through fiscal 2029"
Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) measures the average yearly growth of an investment, revenue, or other metric over a multi-year period as if it had grown at a steady rate each year. Think of it like the constant speed that would take you from the starting value to the ending value over the same time—useful because it smooths out ups and downs and lets investors compare different assets or performance periods on an even footing.
annual run-rate savings financial
"$800 million in annual run-rate savings by the end of fiscal 2028"
scale-up switching technical
"capabilities spanning both scale-out and scale-up switching"
SASE technical
"combining SASE, network access control, firewalls"
SASE, or Secure Access Service Edge, is a modern technology that combines network security and access management into a single, cloud-based service. It ensures that users can safely connect to company resources from anywhere, much like having a secure, virtual gatekeeper that protects digital information. For investors, SASE matters because it reflects how organizations are adopting advanced security measures to support flexible, remote work environments and protect valuable data.
FAQ
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What is HPE's first AMD Helios AI Rack order?
HPE announced a $1.2 billion order from Vultr to deploy AMD Helios AI Rack by HPE systems. It is HPE's first order for the system, which features purpose-built HPE Networking hardware and software.
How much in Juniper cost synergies does HPE expect?
HPE now expects $800 million in annual run-rate savings by the end of fiscal 2028, up from its previously announced target of at least $600 million.
What networking supply commitments did HPE make for FY27?
To support strong demand and mitigate supply constraints entering FY27, HPE previously announced it doubled its quarter-over-quarter networking supply purchase commitments in the third quarter of FY26.
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On September 30, 2026, Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company ("Hewlett Packard Enterprise," "HPE," or the "Company") issued a press release entitled “HPE to outline Networking priorities for long-term value creation,” in connection with its 2026 Networking Investor Day. The press release provides updates on integration progress, technology strategy, and financial outlook, specifically for the Company's Networking business.
A copy of this press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.
Forward-looking statements
This Form 8-K contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements involve risks, uncertainties, and assumptions. If the risks or uncertainties ever materialize or the assumptions prove incorrect, the results of Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company and its consolidated subsidiaries may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements and assumptions. The words “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “guidance,” “intend,” “will,” "may", “should,” “could,” and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. All statements other than statements of historical fact are statements that could be deemed forward-looking statements, including but not limited to statements regarding any projections of total addressable markets, financial performance, plans, strategies and objectives of management for future operations or performance; the integration of Juniper Networks into Hewlett Packard Enterprise and our ability to implement and realize our plans, forecasts, synergies, and other expectations with respect to the consolidated business; and other risks described in HPE’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time including the risks, uncertainties and assumptions described in HPE’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2025, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, Current Reports on Form 8-K, and that are otherwise described or updated from time to time in Hewlett Packard Enterprise’s Securities and Exchange Commission reports. Hewlett Packard Enterprise assumes no obligation and does not intend to update these forward-looking statements, except as required by applicable law.
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Exhibit 99.1
HPE
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hpe.com
News Release HPE to outline Networking priorities for long-term value creation -Raising fiscal 2027 revenue growth outlook for Networking business segment -Expects to gain market share in Data Center Networking, Routing, and Campus & Branch | ||
SUNNYVALE, Calif. – Sept. 30, 2026 – HPE (NYSE: HPE) today is hosting HPE Networking Investor Day, where Networking business leaders will outline a strategy designed to accelerate profitable growth and long-term shareholder value creation in the AI era. The company will share how HPE plans to capture expansive demand across Data Center Networking, Routing, Campus & Branch, and Security, positioning HPE Networking as a key driver of its growth.
“AI is reshaping the technology stack, making the network more strategic and driving significant new demand from enterprises and service providers,” said Rami Rahim, executive vice president, president and general manager, Networking, HPE. “HPE is positioned to capture that demand through an integrated networking portfolio, expansive go-to-market scale, and greater cross-sell capabilities. Together, these advantages strengthen our ability to deliver sustainable, profitable growth and create long-term shareholder value.”
Networking Product Categories
At HPE Networking Investor Day, HPE will highlight a broad and expanding networking opportunity across its portfolio, which serves enterprise and service provider customers, including hyperscalers and neoclouds.
HPE expects to outgrow the market growth rates it will outline at the event and gain share over the next three years in Data Center Networking, Routing, and Campus & Branch.
Data Center Networking
As AI rapidly reshapes data center architectures, high-performance networking is becoming essential to ensure GPU resources operate efficiently without being constrained by latency, congestion, or instability. With capabilities spanning both scale-out and scale-up switching, HPE is positioned to expand the addressable data center market opportunity.
HPE expects its Data Center Networking revenue to grow at a low-to-high 50s percent CAGR through fiscal 2029.
Routing
AI is creating a new wave of routing demand at the edge and across data centers, as customers connect users, devices, branches, and increasingly distributed AI clusters. HPE expects to build on decades of routing innovation, deep cloud and service-provider incumbency, and its MX and PTX platforms powered by Trio and Express silicon.
HPE expects its Routing revenue to grow at a low-to-high 20s percent CAGR through fiscal 2029.
Campus & Branch
Campus & Branch is entering a broad, multi-year modernization cycle tied to a Wi-Fi 7 refresh, positioning HPE to capitalize on the advantages of its combined Aruba and Juniper Mist portfolio, larger installed base, and global go-to-market model.
HPE expects its Campus & Branch revenue to grow at a high single-digit percent CAGR through fiscal 2029.
Security
As networking and security converge, HPE is embedding security throughout the network by combining SASE, network access control, firewalls, identity-based policy enforcement, and AI-powered operations.
HPE expects its Security revenue to grow at a high single-digit percent CAGR through fiscal 2029.
Juniper Cost Synergies Update
HPE is raising its target for Juniper Networks-related cost synergies over the next several years. The company now expects $800 million in annual run-rate savings by the end of fiscal 2028, up from its previously announced target of at least $600 million.
Fiscal 2027 Outlook
HPE is raising its FY27 Networking segment revenue growth outlook to between high teens to low-20s percent. The company expects Networking segment operating margin to be in the mid-to-high 20s percent range. To support strong demand and mitigate supply constraints entering FY27, the company previously announced it doubled its quarter-over-quarter networking supply purchase commitments in the third quarter of FY26.
HPE is raising its FY27 Networking segment revenue growth outlook to between high teens to low-20s percent. The company expects Networking segment operating margin to be in the mid-to-high 20s percent range. To support strong demand and mitigate supply constraints entering FY27, the company previously announced it doubled its quarter-over-quarter networking supply purchase commitments in the third quarter of FY26.
Long-Term Financial Growth Framework
The company is raising its projections for Networking segment revenue to grow at a high-teens percent CAGR from FY26 through FY29. It is also disclosing its expectation that the segment will maintain an operating margin target of mid-to-high 20s percent from FY27 through FY29.
The company is raising its projections for Networking segment revenue to grow at a high-teens percent CAGR from FY26 through FY29. It is also disclosing its expectation that the segment will maintain an operating margin target of mid-to-high 20s percent from FY27 through FY29.
First System Order for AMD Helios™ AI Rack by HPE
The company is also announcing today that it has secured a $1.2 billion order from Vultr, the world’s largest privately-held cloud infrastructure company, to deploy AMD Helios™ AI Rack by HPE systems. It is HPE’s first order for the new system, which features purpose-built HPE Networking hardware and software.
About HPE
HPE (NYSE: HPE) is a leader in essential enterprise technology, bringing together the power of AI, cloud, and networking to help organizations achieve more. As pioneers of possibility, our innovation and expertise advance the way people live and work. We empower our customers across industries to optimize operational performance, transform data into foresight, and maximize their impact. Unlock your boldest ambitions with HPE. Discover more at www.hpe.com.
Media Contact:
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Investor Contact:
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Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements involve risks, uncertainties, and assumptions. If the risks or uncertainties ever materialize or the assumptions prove incorrect, the results of Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company and its consolidated subsidiaries may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements and assumptions. The words “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “guidance,” “intend,” “will,” "may", “should,” “could,” and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. All statements other than statements of historical fact are statements that could be deemed forward-looking statements, including but not limited to statements regarding any projections of total addressable markets, financial performance, plans, strategies and objectives of management for future operations or performance; the integration of Juniper Networks into Hewlett Packard Enterprise and our ability to implement and realize our plans, forecasts, synergies, and other expectations with respect to the consolidated business; and other risks described in HPE’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time including the risks, uncertainties and assumptions described in HPE’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2025, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, Current Reports on Form 8-K, and that are otherwise described or updated from time to time in Hewlett Packard Enterprise’s Securities and Exchange Commission reports.
The financial projections set forth in this press release reflect only estimates based on information and analyses available at this time. While Hewlett Packard Enterprise believes these estimates to be reasonable, these amounts could differ materially from reported amounts in the filings made by Hewlett Packard Enterprise from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Hewlett Packard Enterprise assumes no obligation and does not intend to update these forward-looking statements, except as required by applicable law.