HP’s Strong PC Demand Is a Good Sign for Dell Earnings. What to Watch For.

HP Inc.’s stronger-than-expected demand for personal computers could be a good omen for Dell Technologies which reports earnings after the stock market closes Thursday. Earnings for the quarter were in-line with analyst estimates, while revenue came in above expectations. “Despite fears of a PC demand slow-down owing to a tariff related pull-in last quarter, HP reported solid [revenue],” UBS analyst David Vogt wrote in a note.