HP (HPQ) 10-Q 3 Jun 16 2016 Q2 Quarterly report Financial data

Document and Entity Information

Document and Entity Information	6 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2016shares
Document and Entity Information
Entity Registrant Name	HP Inc.
Entity Central Index Key	47,217
Document Type	10-Q
Document Period End Date	Apr. 30, 2016
Amendment Flag	false
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--10-31
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	1,710,606,551
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2,016
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q2

Consolidated Condensed Statemen

Consolidated Condensed Statements of Earnings - USD ($) shares in Millions, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2016	Apr. 30, 2015	Apr. 30, 2016	Apr. 30, 2015
Net revenue:
Net revenue	$ 11,588	$ 12,977	$ 23,834	$ 26,835
Costs and expenses:
Cost of revenue	9,338	10,415	19,299	21,588
Research and development	301	305	593	609
Selling, general and administrative	1,002	1,228	2,039	2,450
Restructuring charges	100	7	120	21
Amortization of intangible assets	6	25	14	52
Total costs and expenses	10,747	11,980	22,065	24,720
Earnings from continuing operations	841	997	1,769	2,115
Interest and other, net	(5)	(78)	(99)	(199)
Earnings from continuing operations before taxes	836	919	1,670	1,916
Provision for taxes	(176)	(186)	(360)	(413)
Net earnings from continuing operations	660	733	1,310	1,503
Net (loss) earnings from discontinued operations	(31)	278	(89)	874
Net earnings	$ 629	$ 1,011	$ 1,221	$ 2,377
Basic
Continuing operations	$ 0.38	$ 0.41	$ 0.75	$ 0.82
Discontinued operations	(0.01)	0.15	(0.05)	0.48
Total basic net earnings per share	0.37	0.56	0.70	1.30
Diluted
Continuing operations	0.38	0.40	0.75	0.81
Discontinued operations	(0.02)	0.15	(0.06)	0.48
Total diluted net earnings per share	$ 0.36	$ 0.55	0.69	1.29
Cash dividends declared per share (in dollars per share)			$ 0.25	$ 0.32
Weighted average- shares used to compute net earnings per share:
Basic (in shares)	1,720	1,814	1,748	1,824
Diluted (in shares)	1,731	1,836	1,758	1,848

Consolidated Condensed Stateme3

Consolidated Condensed Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2016	Apr. 30, 2015	Apr. 30, 2016	Apr. 30, 2015
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
Net earnings	$ 629	$ 1,011	$ 1,221	$ 2,377
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on available for sale securities:
Unrealized gains (losses) arising during the period	1	(59)	1	(13)
Change in unrealized components of cash flow hedges:
Unrealized (losses) gains arising during the period	(145)	(18)	(40)	613
Gains reclassified into earnings	(62)	(556)	(96)	(890)
Change in unrealized gains on cash flow hedges	(207)	(574)	(136)	(277)
Change in unrealized components of defined benefit plans:
Losses arising during the period	(4)		(4)
Amortization of actuarial loss and prior service benefit	12	104	24	216
Settlements and other	1	4	1	2
Change in unrealized components of defined benefit plans	9	108	21	218
Change in cumulative translation adjustment				(68)
Other comprehensive loss before taxes	(197)	(525)	(114)	(140)
Benefit from taxes	53	198	69	19
Other comprehensive loss, net of taxes	(144)	(327)	(45)	(121)
Comprehensive income	$ 485	$ 684	$ 1,176	$ 2,256

Consolidated Condensed Balance

Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Millions	Apr. 30, 2016	Oct. 31, 2015
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 4,636	$ 7,584
Accounts receivable	3,884	4,825
Inventory	3,547	4,288
Other current assets	3,318	4,498
Current assets of discontinued operations		30,592
Total current assets	15,385	51,787
Property, plant and equipment	1,572	1,492
Other non-current assets	2,894	1,592
Goodwill	5,672	5,680
Non-current assets of discontinued operations		46,331
Total assets	25,523	106,882
Current liabilities:
Notes payable and short-term borrowings	64	2,194
Accounts payable	9,099	10,194
Employee compensation and benefits	700	747
Taxes on earnings	136	243
Deferred revenue	885	1,051
Other accrued liabilities	5,978	6,241
Current liabilities of discontinued operations		21,521
Total current liabilities	16,862	42,191
Long-term debt	6,708	6,677
Other non-current liabilities	$ 6,739	7,414
Non-current liabilities of discontinued operations		$ 22,449
Commitments and contingencies
HP stockholders' (deficit) equity
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value (300 shares authorized; none issued)
Common stock, $0.01 par value (9,600 shares authorized; 1,711 and 1,804 shares issued and outstanding at April 30, 2016 and October 31, 2015, respectively)	$ 17	$ 18
Additional paid in capital	967	1,963
Retained earnings (deficit)	(1,266)	32,089
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(4,504)	(6,302)
Total HP stockholders' (deficit) equity	(4,786)	27,768
Non-controlling interests of discontinued operations		383
Total stockholders' (deficit) equity	(4,786)	28,151
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$ 25,523	$ 106,882

Consolidated Condensed Balance5

Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - $ / shares shares in Millions	Apr. 30, 2016	Oct. 31, 2015
Consolidated Balance Sheets
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Preferred stock, shares authorized	300	300
Preferred stock, shares issued	0	0
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Common stock, shares authorized	9,600	9,600
Common stock, shares issued	1,711	1,804
Common stock, shares outstanding	1,711	1,804

Consolidated Condensed Stateme6

Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Millions	6 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2016	Apr. 30, 2015
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net earnings	$ 1,221	$ 2,377
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	164	2,031
Stock-based compensation expense	101	316
Provision for doubtful accounts	26	29
Provision for inventory	19	135
Restructuring charges	120	401
Deferred taxes on earnings	600
Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation	(2)	(118)
Other, net	(95)	297
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions:
Accounts receivable	894	1,494
Financing receivables		245
Inventory	722	53
Accounts payable	(1,063)	(892)
Taxes on earnings	(505)	85
Restructuring	(68)	(703)
Other assets and liabilities	(667)	(3,542)
Net cash provided by operating activities	1,467	2,208
Cash flows from investing activities:
Investment in property, plant and equipment	(206)	(1,726)
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment		211
Purchases of available-for-sale securities and other investments	(122)	(108)
Maturities and sales of available-for-sale securities and other investments	12	123
Payment made in connection with business acquisitions		(139)
Proceeds from business divestiture	61
Net cash used in investing activities	(255)	(1,639)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Short-term borrowings with original maturities less than 90 days, net	39	1,858
Proceeds from debt, net of issuance costs	4	1,587
Payment of debt	(2,158)	(1,895)
Settlement of cash flow hedges	6
Net transfers of cash and cash equivalents to Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company	(10,375)
Issuance of common stock under employee stock plans	9	223
Repurchase of common stock	(1,102)	(2,230)
Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation	2	118
Cash dividends paid	(434)	(595)
Net cash used in financing activities	(14,009)	(934)
Decrease in cash and cash equivalents	(12,797)	(365)
Cash and Cash Equivalents at beginning of period	17,433	15,133
Cash and Cash Equivalents at end of period	4,636	$ 14,768
Supplemental schedule of non-cash investing and financing activities:
Net assets transferred to Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company	22,197
Purchase of assets under capital leases	$ 73

Overview and Basis of Presentat

Overview and Basis of Presentation	6 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2016
Overview and Basis of Presentation
Overview and Basis of Presentation	Note 1: Overview and Basis of Presentation Overview On November 1, 2015 (the "Distribution Date"), Hewlett-Packard Company completed the separation of Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company ("Hewlett Packard Enterprise"), Hewlett-Packard Company's former enterprise technology infrastructure, software, services and financing businesses (the "Separation"). In connection with the Separation, Hewlett-Packard Company changed its name to HP Inc. ("HP"). On the Distribution Date, each of HP's stockholders of record as of the close of business on October 21, 2015 (the "Record Date") received one share of Hewlett Packard Enterprise common stock for every one share of HP common stock held as of the Record Date. Hewlett Packard Enterprise is now an independent public company trading on the New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE") under the symbol "HPE". HP distributed a total of approximately 1.8 billion shares of Hewlett Packard Enterprise common stock to HP's stockholders. After the Separation, HP does not beneficially own any shares of Hewlett Packard Enterprise common stock. In connection with the Separation, HP and Hewlett Packard Enterprise have entered into a separation and distribution agreement as well as various other agreements that provide a framework for the relationships between the parties going forward, including among others a tax matters agreement, an employee matters agreement, a transition service agreement, a real estate matters agreement, a master commercial agreement and an information technology service agreement. For more information on the impacts of these agreements, see Note 5, "Retirement and Post-Retirement Benefit Plans", Note 6, "Stock-Based Compensation", Note 7, "Taxes on Earnings", Note 14, "Litigation and Contingencies" and Note 15, "Guarantees, Indemnifications and Warranties". Basis of Presentation The accompanying Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements of HP and its wholly-owned subsidiaries are prepared in conformity with United States ("U.S.") generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"). The interim financial information is unaudited, but reflects all normal adjustments that are necessary to provide a fair statement of results for the interim periods presented. This interim information should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2015 in the Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on December 16, 2015 and in the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on April 27, 2016. The Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheet for October 31, 2015 was derived from audited financial statements. After the Separation, HP no longer consolidates the financial results of Hewlett Packard Enterprise within its financial results of continuing operations. For all the periods prior to the Separation, the financial results of Hewlett Packard Enterprise are presented as net earnings from discontinued operations in the Consolidated Condensed Statements of Earnings and assets and liabilities from discontinued operations in the Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets. Fiscal 2015 information in the accompanying Notes to the Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements have been revised to reflect the effect of the Separation, except for balances related to stockholders' (deficit) equity. The historical statements of comprehensive income and cash flows have not been revised to reflect the effect of the Separation. For further information on discontinued operations, see Note 2, "Discontinued Operations". Principles of Consolidation The Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements include the accounts of HP and its subsidiaries and affiliates in which HP has a controlling financial interest or is the primary beneficiary. HP presents non-controlling interests as a separate component within Total stockholders' (deficit) equity in the Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets. All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated. Use of Estimates The preparation of financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in HP's Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ materially from those estimates. Accounting Pronouncements In March 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued guidance which amends the existing accounting standards for share-based payments. The amendment changes the accounting for share-based payment transactions, including the income tax consequences, classification of awards as either equity or liabilities, and classification on the statements of cash flows. HP is required to adopt the guidance in the first quarter of fiscal 2018. Earlier adoption is permitted. HP is currently evaluating the timing and the impact of this guidance on its Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements. In February 2016, the FASB issued guidance which amends the existing accounting standards for leases. Consistent with current guidance, the recognition, measurement, and presentation of expenses and cash flows arising from a lease by a lessee primarily will depend on its classification. Under the new guidance, a lessee will be required to recognize assets and liabilities for all leases with lease terms of more than twelve months. HP is required to adopt the guidance in the first quarter of fiscal 2020 using a modified retrospective approach. HP is currently evaluating the timing and the impact of this guidance on its Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements. In January 2016, the FASB issued guidance which amends the existing accounting standards for the recognition and measurement of financial assets and financial liabilities. The updated guidance primarily addresses certain aspects of recognition, measurement, presentation, and disclosure of financial instruments. HP is required to adopt the guidance in the first quarter of fiscal 2019. The amendments should be applied by means of a cumulative-effect adjustment to the balance sheet as of the beginning of the fiscal year of adoption, with other amendments related specifically to equity securities without readily determinable fair values applied prospectively. HP is currently evaluating the timing and the impact of this guidance on its Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements. In April 2015, the FASB amended the existing accounting standards for intangible assets. The amendment provides explicit guidance to customers in determining the accounting for fees paid in a cloud computing arrangement, wherein the arrangements that do not convey a software license to the customer are accounted for as service contracts. HP is required to adopt the guidance in the first quarter of fiscal 2017; however early adoption is permitted. The amendment may be adopted either prospectively to all arrangements entered into or materially modified after the effective date or retrospectively. HP is currently evaluating the impact of this guidance on its Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements. In April 2015, the FASB amended the existing accounting standards for imputation of interest. The amendment requires that debt issuance costs related to a recognized debt liability be presented on the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of that debt liability, consistent with debt discounts. The recognition and measurement guidance for debt issuance costs are not affected by this amendment. HP is required to adopt the guidance in the first quarter of fiscal 2017. Early adoption is permitted. The amendment should be applied retrospectively with the adjusted balance sheet of each individual period presented, in order to reflect the period-specific effects of applying the new guidance. HP is currently evaluating the timing and the impact of this guidance on its Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements. In May 2014, the FASB amended the existing accounting standards for revenue recognition. The amendments are based on the principle that revenue should be recognized to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. In August 2015, the FASB issued an accounting standard update for a one-year deferral of the effective date, with an option of applying the standard on the original effective date, which for HP is the first quarter of fiscal 2018. In accordance with this deferral, HP is required to adopt these amendments in the first quarter of fiscal 2019. The amendments may be applied retrospectively to each prior period presented or retrospectively with the cumulative effect recognized as of the date of initial application. HP is continuing to evaluate the impact of this guidance and the transition alternatives on its Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements.

Discontinued Operations

Discontinued Operations	6 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2016
Discontinued Operations
Discontinued Operations	Note 2: Discontinued Operations On November 1, 2015, HP completed the Separation of Hewlett Packard Enterprise. After the Separation, HP does not beneficially own any shares of Hewlett Packard Enterprise common stock. In connection with the Separation, HP and Hewlett Packard Enterprise have entered into a separation and distribution agreement as well as various other agreements that provide a framework for the relationships between the parties going forward, including among others a tax matters agreement, an employee matters agreement, a transition service agreement, a real estate matters agreement, a master commercial agreement and an information technology service agreement. These agreements provide for the allocation between HP and Hewlett Packard Enterprise of assets, employees, liabilities and obligations (including investments, property, employee benefits and tax-related assets and liabilities) attributable to periods prior to, at and after the Separation and govern certain relationships between HP and Hewlett Packard Enterprise after the Separation. After the Separation, HP no longer consolidates the financial results of Hewlett Packard Enterprise within its financial results of continuing operations. For all the periods prior to the Separation, the financial results of Hewlett Packard Enterprise are presented as net earnings from discontinued operations in the Consolidated Condensed Statements of Earnings and assets and liabilities from discontinued operations in the Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets. For all the periods after the Separation, discontinued operations includes separation costs primarily related to third-party consulting, contractor fees and other costs. The following table presents the financial results of HP's discontinued operations: Three months ended April 30 Six months ended April 30 2016 2015 2016 2015 In millions, except per share amounts Net revenue $ — $ $ — $ Cost of revenue (1) — — Expenses (2) Interest and other, net (3)(4) ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ (Loss) earnings from discontinued operations before taxes ) ) Benefit from (provision for) taxes (4) ) ) ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ (Loss) earnings from discontinued operations, net of taxes $ ) $ $ ) $ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ (1) Cost of products, cost of services and financing interest. (2) Expenses for the three and six months ended April 30, 2016 were primarily related to separation costs. (3) In fiscal 2015, allocation of interest to Hewlett Packard Enterprise was based on using the average effective interest rate of the debt assumed by Hewlett Packard Enterprise and the debt repaid as part of the Separation. (4) Interest and other, net for the three and six months ended April 30, 2016 includes $17 million of net tax indemnification credits and Benefit from (provision for) taxes for the three and six months ended April 30, 2016 includes $16 million of the tax impact relating to the above credits, in connection with the Tax Matters Agreement (the "TMA"). For more information on tax indemnifications and the TMA, see Note 7, "Taxes on Earnings". There were no significant non-cash items or any capital expenditures of discontinued operations for the three and six months ended April 30, 2016. For the three and six months ended April 30, 2015, significant non-cash items and capital expenditures of discontinued operations are outlined below: Three months ended April 30, 2015 Six months ended April 30, 2015 In millions Depreciation and amortization $ $ Purchases of property, plant and equipment $ $ The following table presents assets and liabilities that were transferred to Hewlett Packard Enterprise as of November 1, 2015 and presented as discontinued operations in the Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets as of October 31, 2015: In millions Cash and cash equivalents $ Accounts receivable Financing receivables Inventory Other current assets ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Total current assets of discontinued operations $ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Property, plant and equipment $ Goodwill Long-term financing receivables and other non-current assets ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Total non-current assets of discontinued operations $ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Notes payable and short-term borrowings $ Accounts payable Employee compensation and benefits Taxes on earnings Deferred revenue Other accrued liabilities ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Total current liabilities of discontinued operations $ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Long-term debt $ Other non-current liabilities ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Total non-current liabilities of discontinued operations $ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Subsequent to the Separation, HP made a final net cash transfer of $526 million to Hewlett Packard Enterprise.

Segment Information

Segment Information	6 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2016
Segment Information
Segment Information	Note 3: Segment Information HP is a leading global provider of personal computing and other access devices, imaging and printing products, and related technologies, solutions and services. HP sells to individual consumers, small- and medium-sized businesses ("SMBs") and large enterprises, including customers in the government, health and education sectors. HP's operations are organized into three segments for financial reporting purposes: Personal Systems, Printing and Corporate Investments. HP's organizational structure is based on a number of factors that the chief operating decision maker uses to evaluate, view and run its business operations, which include, but are not limited to, customer base and homogeneity of products and technology. The segments are based on this organizational structure and information reviewed by HP's chief operating decision maker to evaluate segment results. The chief operating decision maker uses several metrics to evaluate the performance of the overall business, including earnings from operations, and uses these results to allocate resources to each of the segments. A summary description of each segment is as follows: Personal Systems provides commercial personal computers ("PCs"), consumer PCs, workstations, thin clients, tablets, retail point-of-sale systems, calculators and other related accessories, software, support and services for the commercial and consumer markets. HP groups commercial notebooks, commercial desktops, commercial services, commercial tablets, commercial detachables, workstations, retail point-of-sale systems and thin clients into commercial clients and consumer notebooks, consumer desktops, consumer services, consumer tablets and consumer detachables into consumer clients when describing performance in these markets. Described below are HP's global business capabilities within Personal Systems. • Commercial PCs are optimized for enterprise and SMB customers, with a focus on robust designs, security, serviceability, connectivity, reliability and manageability in networked environments. Additionally, HP offers a range of services and solutions to enterprise and SMB customers to help them manage the lifecycle of their PC and mobility installed base. • Consumer PCs are notebooks, desktops, and hybrids that are optimized for consumer usage, focusing on multi-media consumption, online browsing, and light productivity. Printing provides consumer and commercial printer hardware, supplies, media, solutions and services, as well as scanning devices. Printing is also focused on imaging solutions in the commercial markets. HP groups LaserJet, graphics and PageWide printers into Commercial Hardware and Inkjet printers into Consumer Hardware when describing performance in these markets. Described below are HP's global business capabilities within Printing. • LaserJet and Enterprise Solutions delivers HP's LaserJet printers, supplies and solutions to SMBs and large enterprises. HP goes to market through its extensive channel network and directly with HP sales. Ongoing key initiatives include printer security solutions, PageWide Enterprise solutions, and award-winning JetIntelligence products. • Inkjet and Printing Solutions delivers HP's consumer, SMB, and PageWide Inkjet solutions (hardware, supplies, media, and web-connected hardware and services). Ongoing initiatives and programs such as Instant Ink and newer initiatives such as Continuous Ink Supply System provide innovative printing solutions to consumers and SMBs. • Graphics Solutions delivers large format printers (DesignJet, Large Format Production, and Scitex Industrial), specialty printing, digital press solutions (Indigo and PageWide Presses), supplies and services to print service providers and design and rendering customers. • Print Solutions provides end-to-end services and software, as well as core platforms to develop and deploy services across printing systems. HP's focus includes driving customer value through managed print services, providing support solutions for new and existing customers, innovative software solutions for customer communications and output management and process automation. Corporate Investments include HP Labs and certain business incubation projects, among others. The accounting policies used to derive segment results are substantially the same as those used by the Company in preparing the financial statements. HP derives the results of the business segments directly from its internal management reporting system. Segment net revenue includes revenues from sales to external customers and intersegment revenues that reflect transactions between the segments on an arm's-length basis. HP's consolidated net revenue is derived and reported after the elimination of intersegment revenues from such arrangements. HP does not allocate to its segments certain operating expenses, which it manages at the corporate level. These unallocated costs include certain corporate governance costs, stock-based compensation expense, restructuring charges, amortization of intangible assets and non-operating retirement-related credits. Segment Reporting Changes Effective at the beginning of its first quarter of fiscal 2016, HP implemented a reporting change to provide better transparency to its segment operating results. This reporting change resulted in the exclusion of certain market-related factors such as interest cost, expected return on plan assets, amortized actuarial gains or losses, and impacts from other market-related factors related to its defined benefit pension and post-retirement benefit plans from its segment operating results ("Non-operating retirement-related credits/(charges)"). This change also resulted in the exclusion of certain plan curtailments, settlements and special termination benefits related to its defined benefit pension and post-retirement benefit plans from HP's segment operating results. Segment operating results will continue to include service costs and amortization of prior service costs associated with HP's defined benefit pension and post-retirement benefit plans. The reporting change had an immaterial impact to previously reported segment net revenue and earnings from operations and had no impact on HP's previously reported consolidated net revenue, earnings from operations, net earnings or net earnings per share ("EPS"). Segment Operating Results from Continuing Operations: Personal Systems Printing Corporate Investments Total Segments Intersegment Eliminations and Other (1) Total In millions Three months ended April 30, 2016 Net revenue $ $ $ $ $ ) $ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Earnings (loss) from operations $ $ $ ) $ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Three months ended April 30, 2015 Net revenue $ $ $ $ $ ) $ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Earnings (loss) from operations $ $ $ ) $ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Six months ended April 30, 2016 Net revenue $ $ $ $ $ $ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Earnings (loss) from operations $ $ $ ) $ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Six months ended April 30, 2015 Net revenue $ $ $ $ $ ) $ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Earnings (loss) from operations $ $ $ ) $ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ (1) Other includes adjustments for sales to entities which, prior to the Separation, were included in intersegment eliminations. For the six months ended April 30, 2016, the amount includes the recognition of revenue previously deferred in relation to sales to the pre-Separation finance entity. For the six months ended April 30, 2015, the amount includes the elimination of intercompany sales to the pre-Separation finance entity, which is included in discontinued operations. The related cost adjustments are reflected in the reconciliation of the segment earnings to HP's consolidated earnings as included below. The reconciliation of segment operating results to HP consolidated results was as follows: Three months ended April 30 Six months ended April 30 2016 2015 2016 2015 In millions Net Revenue: Total segments $ $ $ $ Intersegment net revenue eliminations and other ) ) ) ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Total net revenue $ $ $ $ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Earnings from continuing operations before taxes: Total segment earnings from operations $ $ $ $ Corporate and unallocated costs and eliminations ) ) ) ) Stock-based compensation expense ) ) ) ) Restructuring charges ) ) ) ) Amortization of intangible assets ) ) ) ) Non-operating retirement-related credits Interest and other, net ) ) ) ) ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Total earnings from continuing operations before taxes $ $ $ $ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Net revenue by segment and business unit was as follows: Three months ended April 30 Six months ended April 30 2016 2015 2016 2015 In millions Notebooks $ $ $ $ Desktops Workstations Other ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Personal Systems ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Supplies Commercial Hardware Consumer Hardware ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Printing ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Corporate Investments ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Total segment net revenue ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Intersegment net revenue eliminations and other ) ) ) ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Total net revenue $ $ $ $ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Except for the effect of the Separation, there have been no material changes to the total assets of HP's individual segments since October 31, 2015.

Restructuring

Restructuring	6 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2016
Restructuring
Restructuring	Note 4: Restructuring Fiscal 2015 Plan In connection with the Separation, on September 14, 2015, HP's Board of Directors approved a cost saving plan which includes labor and non-labor actions which will be implemented through fiscal 2016. HP estimates that it will incur aggregate pre-tax charges up to $300 million which relate to workforce reductions, real estate consolidation and other non-labor charges. HP expects approximately 3,000 employees will exit by the end of fiscal 2016. During the three months ended April 30, 2016, HP announced a voluntary phased retirement program ("PRP") for certain qualified employees. Qualified employees will retire gradually over a defined period of time and at the end of which they will receive severance and certain benefits. HP recognized charges aggregating $29 million during the three and six months ended April 30, 2016 related to the PRP. The following table summarizes the cost saving plan activities in the three and six months ended April 30, 2016. As of April 30, 2016 Three months ended April 30, 2016 Charges Six months ended April 30, 2016 Accrued Balance, October 31, 2015 Accrued Balance, April 30, 2016 Total Costs Incurred to Date Total Expected Costs to Be Incurred Charges Cash Payments Non-Cash and Other Adjustments In millions Fiscal 2015 Plan Severance and PRP $ $ $ $ ) $ ) $ $ $ Infrastructure and other — ) ) ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Total $ $ $ $ ) $ ) $ $ $ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Fiscal 2012 Plan The severance and infrastructure cash payments associated with the restructuring plan (the "2012 Plan") initiated by HP in fiscal 2012 are expected to be paid through fiscal 2021. For the three and six months ended April 30, 2016, HP recognized $2 million in total severance charges in connection with the 2012 Plan. Accrued expenses related to the 2012 Plan, which were included in "Other accrued liabilities" and "Other non-current liabilities," totaled $11 million as of April 30, 2016.

Retirement and Post-Retirement

Retirement and Post-Retirement Benefit Plans	6 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2016
Retirement and Post-Retirement Benefit Plans
Retirement and Post-Retirement Benefit Plans	Note 5: Retirement and Post-Retirement Benefit Plans The components of HP's pension and post-retirement benefit (credit) cost recognized in the Consolidated Condensed Statements of Earnings were as follows: Three months ended April 30 U.S. Defined Benefit Plans Non-U.S. Defined Benefit Plans Post- Retirement Benefit Plans 2016 2015 2016 2015 2016 2015 In millions Service cost $ — $ — $ $ $ — $ Interest cost Expected return on plan assets ) ) ) ) ) ) Amortization and deferrals: Actuarial loss (gain) ) ) Prior service benefit — — ) ) ) ) ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Net periodic benefit (credit) cost ) ) ) ) Settlement loss — — — Special termination benefits — — — — Plan (credit) expense allocation (1) — — — ) — ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Total periodic benefit (credit) cost from continuing operations ) ) ) ) ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Summary of total periodic benefit (credit) cost: Continuing operations ) ) ) ) Discontinued operations — — — ) ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Total periodic benefit (credit) cost $ ) $ ) $ $ $ ) $ ) ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Six months ended April 30 U.S. Defined Benefit Plans Non-U.S. Defined Benefit Plans Post- Retirement Benefit Plans 2016 2015 2016 2015 2016 2015 In millions Service cost $ — $ — $ $ $ — $ Interest cost Expected return on plan assets ) ) ) ) ) ) Amortization and deferrals: Actuarial loss (gain) ) ) Prior service benefit — — ) ) ) ) ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Net periodic benefit (credit) cost ) ) ) ) Settlement loss — — — Special termination benefits — — — — Plan (credit) expense allocation (1) — — — ) — ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Total periodic benefit (credit) cost from continuing operations ) ) ) ) ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Summary of total periodic benefit (credit) cost: Continuing operations ) ) ) ) Discontinued operations — — — ) ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Total periodic benefit (credit) cost $ ) $ ) $ $ $ ) $ ) ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ (1) Plan (credit) expense allocation relates to the employees of HP covered under Hewlett Packard Enterprise plans or employees of Hewlett Packard Enterprise covered under HP plans. Employer Contributions and Funding Policy HP's policy is to fund its pension plans so that it makes at least the minimum contribution required by local government, funding and taxing authorities. During the three months ended April 30, 2016, HP lowered its initial estimates related to expected contributions in fiscal 2016 by $11 million due primarily to changes in the funding structure of its post-retirement benefit plans. HP now expects its fiscal 2016 contributions to be approximately $18 million to its non-U.S. pension plans, approximately $33 million to cover benefit payments to U.S. non-qualified plan participants and approximately $35 million to cover benefit claims for HP's post-retirement benefit plans. During the six months ended April 30, 2016, HP contributed $10 million to its non-U.S. pension plans, paid $17 million to cover benefit payments to U.S. non-qualified plan participants, and paid $18 million to cover benefit claims under HP's post-retirement benefit plans. During the remainder of fiscal 2016, HP anticipates making additional contributions of approximately $8 million to its non-U.S. pension plans and approximately $16 million to its U.S. non-qualified plan participants and expects to pay approximately $17 million to cover benefit claims under HP's post-retirement benefit plans. HP's pension and other post-retirement benefit costs and obligations depend on various assumptions. Differences between expected and actual returns on investments and changes in discount rates and other actuarial assumptions are reflected as unrecognized gains or losses, and such gains or losses are amortized to earnings in future periods. A deterioration in the funded status of a plan could result in a need for additional company contributions or an increase in net pension and post-retirement benefit costs in future periods. Actuarial gains or losses are determined at the measurement date and amortized over the remaining service life for active plans or the life expectancy of plan participants for frozen plans.

Stock-Based Compensation

Stock-Based Compensation	6 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2016
Stock-Based Compensation
Stock-Based Compensation	Note 6: Stock-Based Compensation HP's stock-based compensation plans permit the issuance of restricted stock awards, stock options and performance-based awards. In connection with the Separation and in accordance with the employee matters agreement, HP has made certain adjustments to the exercise price and number of stock-based compensation awards with the intention of preserving the intrinsic value of the awards prior to the Separation. Exercisable and non-exercisable stock options have been converted to similar awards of the entity where the employee is working post-separation. Restricted stock unit awards and performance-contingent awards have been adjusted to provide holders with restricted stock units awards and performance-contingent awards in the company that employs such employee following the Separation. The pre-tax stock-based compensation expense due to the adjustments was $2 million and was recorded during the three months ended January 31, 2016. All outstanding restricted stock awards and stock options for employees transferred to Hewlett Packard Enterprise were cancelled (the "Cancelled Awards") in connection with the Separation. Stock-based compensation expense and the resulting tax benefits from continuing operations were as follows: Three months ended April 30 Six months ended April 30 2016 2015 2016 2015 In millions Stock-based compensation expense $ $ $ $ Income tax benefit ) ) ) ) ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Stock-based compensation expense, net of tax $ $ $ $ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Restricted Stock Awards Restricted stock awards are non-vested stock awards that may include grants of restricted stock or restricted stock units. For the three and six months ended April 30, 2016 and 2015, HP granted only restricted stock units. HP uses the closing stock price on the grant date to estimate the fair value of service-based restricted stock units. HP estimates the fair value of restricted stock units subject to performance-adjusted vesting conditions using a combination of the closing stock price on the grant date and the Monte Carlo simulation model. For the three months ended April 30, 2016 and 2015, HP did not grant any restricted stock units subject to performance-adjusted vesting conditions. The weighted-average fair value and the assumptions used to measure fair value of restricted stock units subject to performance-adjusted vesting conditions in the Monte Carlo simulation model were as follows: Six months ended April 30 2016 2015 Weighted-average fair value (1) $ $ Expected volatility (2) % % Risk-free interest rate (3) % % Expected performance period in years (4) (1) The weighted-average fair value was based on performance-adjusted restricted stock units granted during the period. (2) The expected volatility was estimated using the historical volatility derived from HP's common stock. (3) The risk-free interest rate was estimated based on the yield on U.S. Treasury zero-coupon issues. (4) The expected performance period was estimated based on the length of the remaining performance period from the grant date. A summary of restricted stock award activity was as follows: Six months ended April 30, 2016 Shares Weighted- Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share In thousands Outstanding at beginning of period $ Granted $ Vested ) $ Cancelled Awards ) $ Forfeited ) $ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Outstanding at end of period $ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ At April 30, 2016, there was $238 million of unrecognized pre-tax stock-based compensation expense related to non-vested restricted stock awards, which HP expects to recognize over the remaining weighted-average vesting period of 1.5 years. Stock Options HP utilizes the Black-Scholes-Merton option pricing formula to estimate the fair value of stock options subject to service-based vesting conditions. HP estimates the fair value of stock options subject to performance-contingent vesting conditions using a combination of a Monte Carlo simulation model and a lattice model, as these awards contain market conditions. The weighted-average fair value and the assumptions used to measure fair value were as follows: Three months ended April 30 Six months ended April 30 2016 2015 2016 2015 Weighted-average fair value (1) $ $ $ $ Expected volatility (2) % % % % Risk-free interest rate (3) % % % % Expected dividend yield (4) % % % % Expected term in years (5) (1) The weighted-average fair value was based on stock options granted during the period. (2) For all awards granted in fiscal 2016, expected volatility was estimated using the leverage-adjusted average of the term-matching volatilities of peer companies due to the lack of volume of forward traded options, which precluded the use of implied volatility. For all awards granted in fiscal 2015, expected volatility was estimated using the implied volatility derived from options traded on HP's common stock. (3) The risk-free interest rate was estimated based on the yield on U.S. Treasury zero-coupon issues. (4) The expected dividend yield represents a constant dividend yield applied for the duration of the expected term of the award. (5) For awards subject to service-based vesting, due to the lack of historical exercise and post-vesting termination patterns of the post-Separation employee base, the expected term was estimated using a simplified method for all awards granted in fiscal 2016 and the expected term was estimated using historical exercise and post-vesting termination patterns for all awards granted in fiscal 2015; and for performance-contingent awards, the expected term represents an output from the lattice model. A summary of stock option activity was as follows: Six months ended April 30, 2016 Shares Weighted- Average Exercise Price Weighted- Average Remaining Contractual Term Aggregate Intrinsic Value In thousands In years In millions Outstanding at beginning of period $ Granted $ Exercised ) $ Cancelled Awards ) $ Forfeited and expired ) $ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Outstanding at end of period $ $ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Vested and expected to vest at end of period $ $ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Exercisable at end of period $ $ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ The aggregate intrinsic value in the table above represents the total pre-tax intrinsic value that option holders would have realized had all option holders exercised their options on the last trading day of the second quarter of fiscal 2016. The aggregate intrinsic value is the difference between HP's closing stock price on the last trading day of the second quarter of fiscal 2016 and the exercise price, multiplied by the number of in-the-money options. The total intrinsic value of options exercised for the three and six months ended April 30, 2016 was $5 million and $7 million, respectively. At April 30, 2016, there was $27 million of unrecognized pre-tax, stock-based compensation expense related to unvested stock options, which HP expects to recognize over the remaining weighted-average vesting period of 2.2 years.

Taxes on Earnings

Taxes on Earnings	6 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2016
Taxes on Earnings
Taxes on Earnings	Note 7: Taxes on Earnings Tax Matters Agreement and Other Income Tax Matters In connection with the Separation, HP entered into the TMA with Hewlett Packard Enterprise effective on November 1, 2015 that governs the rights and obligations of HP and Hewlett Packard Enterprise for certain pre-Separation tax liabilities. The TMA provides that HP and Hewlett Packard Enterprise will share certain pre-Separation income tax liabilities. In certain jurisdictions, HP and Hewlett Packard Enterprise have joint and several liability for past income tax liabilities and accordingly, HP could be legally liable under applicable tax law for such liabilities and required to make additional tax payments. In addition, if the distribution of Hewlett Packard Enterprise's common shares to the HP stockholders is determined to be taxable, Hewlett Packard Enterprise and HP would share the tax liability equally, unless the taxability of the distribution is the direct result of action taken by either Hewlett Packard Enterprise or HP subsequent to the distribution, in which case the party causing the distribution to be taxable would be responsible for any taxes imposed on the distribution. Upon completion of the Separation on November 1, 2015, HP recorded income tax indemnification receivables from Hewlett Packard Enterprise for certain income tax liabilities that HP is jointly and severally liable for, but for which it is indemnified by Hewlett Packard Enterprise under the TMA. The actual amount that Hewlett Packard Enterprise may be obligated to pay HP could vary depending upon the outcome of certain unresolved tax matters, which may not be resolved for several years. The net receivable as of April 30, 2016 was $883 million. Provision for Taxes HP's effective tax rate for continuing operations was 21.1% and 20.2% for the three months ended April 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively, and 21.6% for the six months ended April 30, 2016 and 2015. HP's effective tax rate generally differs from the U.S. federal statutory rate of 35% due to favorable tax rates associated with certain earnings from HP's operations in lower-tax jurisdictions throughout the world. HP has not provided U.S. taxes for all foreign earnings because HP plans to reinvest some of those earnings indefinitely outside the U.S. In the three and six months ended April 30, 2016, HP recorded discrete items resulting in net tax benefits of $33 million and $86 million, respectively, for continuing operations. These amounts included a tax benefit of $32 million and $38 million, for the three and six months ended April 30, 2016, respectively, on restructuring charges. The six months ended April 30, 2016 also included a tax benefit of $41 million arising from the retroactive research and development credit provided by the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2016 signed into law in December 2015. In the three and six months ended April 30, 2015, HP recorded discrete items resulting in net tax expense of $2 million and tax benefit of $15 million, respectively. These amounts included a tax benefit of $4 million and $7 million for the three and six months ended April 30, 2015, respectively, on restructuring charges. The six months ended April 30, 2015 also included a tax benefit of $26 million arising from the retroactive research and development credit provided by the Tax Increase Prevention Act of 2014 signed into law in December 2014 and tax expense of $29 million related to provision to return adjustments. Uncertain Tax Positions As of April 30, 2016, the amount of unrecognized tax benefits was $9.3 billion, of which up to $3.2 billion would affect HP's effective tax rate if realized. The amount of unrecognized tax benefits increased by $59 million for the six months ended April 30, 2016, primarily related to tax attributes. HP continues to record its tax liabilities related to uncertain tax positions and certain liabilities for which it has joint and several liability with Hewlett Packard Enterprise. During the period, as part of the Separation, HP distributed $741 million of liabilities related solely to uncertain tax positions associated with Hewlett Packard Enterprise. HP and Hewlett Packard Enterprise have contractually agreed to share the responsibility of certain tax exposures, and as such have recorded indemnification assets and liabilities pursuant to the TMA. HP recognizes interest income from favorable settlements and interest expense and penalties accrued on unrecognized tax benefits in the provision for taxes in the Consolidated Condensed Statements of Earnings. As of April 30, 2016, HP had accrued $136 million for interest and penalties. HP engages in continuous discussion and negotiation with taxing authorities regarding tax matters in various jurisdictions. HP does not expect complete resolution of any IRS audit cycle within the next 12 months. However, it is reasonably possible that certain federal, foreign and state tax issues may be concluded in the next 12 months, including issues involving transfer pricing and other matters. Accordingly, HP believes it is reasonably possible that its existing unrecognized tax benefits may be reduced by an amount up to $2 million within the next 12 months. Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities In 2015, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2015-17, "Balance Sheet Classification of Deferred Taxes", which simplifies the presentation of deferred income taxes. This guidance requires that deferred tax liabilities and assets be classified as non-current in a classified statement of financial position. HP early adopted the FASB's new accounting guidance prospectively for the interim period beginning November 1, 2015; thus, the prior reporting period was not retrospectively adjusted. HP periodically engages in intercompany advanced royalty payment arrangements that may result in advance payments between subsidiaries in different tax jurisdictions. When the local tax treatment of the intercompany licensing arrangements differs from U.S. GAAP treatment, deferred taxes are recognized. During the second quarter of fiscal 2016, HP executed an intercompany advanced royalty payment arrangement resulting in advanced payments of $519 million. During fiscal 2015, HP executed an intercompany advanced royalty payment arrangement which resulted in advanced payments of $3.8 billion, with a deferral of intercompany revenues over the term of the arrangements, which is approximately 5 years. There was no recognition of any net U.S. deferred tax assets as a result of this transaction. In these transactions, the payments were received in the U.S. from a foreign consolidated affiliate, with a deferral of intercompany revenues over the term of the arrangement, which is approximately 5 years. Intercompany royalty revenue is eliminated in consolidation.

Balance Sheet Details

Balance Sheet Details	6 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2016
Balance Sheet Details
Balance Sheet Details	Note 8: Balance Sheet Details Balance sheet details were as follows: Accounts Receivable As of April 30, 2016 October 31, 2015 In millions Accounts receivable $ $ Allowance for doubtful accounts ) ) ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ $ $ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ The allowance for doubtful accounts related to accounts receivable and changes were as follows: Six months ended April 30, 2016 In millions Balance at beginning of period $ Provision for doubtful accounts Deductions, net of recoveries ) ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Balance at end of period $ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ HP has third-party arrangements, consisting of revolving short-term financing, which provide liquidity to certain partners in order to facilitate their working capital requirements. These financing arrangements, which in certain circumstances may contain partial recourse, result in a transfer of HP's receivables and risk to the third party. As these transfers qualify as true sales under the applicable accounting guidance, the receivables are derecognized from the Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets upon transfer, and HP receives a payment for the receivables from the third party within a mutually agreed upon time period. For arrangements involving an element of recourse, the recourse obligation is measured using market data from the similar transactions and reported as a current liability in the Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets. The recourse obligations as of April 30, 2016 and October 31, 2015 were not material. As of April 30, 2016 and October 31, 2015, HP had $71 million and $93 million, respectively, outstanding from the third parties, which is reported in Accounts receivable in the Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets. The costs associated with the sales of trade receivables for the three and six months ended April 30, 2016 and April 30, 2015 were not material. The following is a summary of the activity under these arrangements: Six months ended April 30, 2016 In millions Balance at beginning of period $ Trade receivables sold Cash receipts ) Foreign currency and other ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Balance at end of period $ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Inventory As of April 30, 2016 October 31, 2015 In millions Finished goods $ $ Purchased parts and fabricated assemblies ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ $ $ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Other Current Assets As of April 30, 2016 October 31, 2015 In millions Value-added taxes receivable $ $ Supplier and other receivables Prepaid and other current assets Deferred tax assets (1) — ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ $ $ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ (1) Effective beginning November 1, 2015, HP prospectively adopted ASU 2015-17, "Balance Sheet Classification of Deferred Taxes" and as a result classified all deferred tax assets and liabilities as non-current. Property, Plant and Equipment As of April 30, 2016 October 31, 2015 In millions Land, buildings and leasehold improvements $ $ Machinery and equipment, including equipment held for lease ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Accumulated depreciation ) ) ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ $ $ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Other Non-Current Assets As of April 30, 2016 October 31, 2015 In millions Tax indemnifications receivable (1) $ $ — Deferred tax assets (2) Other ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ $ $ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ (1) In connection with the Tax Matters Agreement discussed under Note 7, "Taxes on Earnings". (2) Effective beginning November 1, 2015, HP prospectively adopted ASU 2015-17, "Balance Sheet Classification of Deferred Taxes" and as a result classified all deferred tax assets and liabilities as non-current. Other Accrued Liabilities As of April 30, 2016 October 31, 2015 In millions Other accrued taxes $ $ Warranty Sales and marketing programs Other ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ $ $ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Other Non-Current Liabilities As of April 30, 2016 October 31, 2015 In millions Pension, post-retirement, and post-employment liabilities $ $ Deferred tax liability Tax liability Deferred revenue Tax indemnifications payable (1) — Other ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ $ $ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ (1) In connection with the Tax Matters Agreement discussed under Note 7, "Taxes on Earnings".

Fair Value

Fair Value	6 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2016
Fair Value
Fair Value	Note 9: Fair Value Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Fair Value Hierarchy HP uses valuation techniques that are based upon observable and unobservable inputs. Observable inputs are developed using market data such as publicly available information and reflect the assumptions market participants would use, while unobservable inputs are developed using the best information available about the assumptions market participants would use. Assets and liabilities are classified in the fair value hierarchy based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement: Level 1—Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. Level 2—Quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability and market-corroborated inputs. Level 3—Unobservable inputs for the asset or liability. The fair value hierarchy gives the highest priority to observable inputs and lowest priority to unobservable inputs. Assets and Liabilities Measured and Recorded at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis As of April 30, 2016 As of October 31, 2015 Fair Value Measured Using Fair Value Measured Using Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total In millions Assets: Cash Equivalents and Investments: Time deposits $ — $ $ — $ $ — $ $ — $ Money market funds — — — — Marketable equity securities — — Foreign bonds — — — — Other debt securities — — — — Derivative Instruments: Interest rate contracts — — — — Foreign currency contracts — — — Other derivatives — — — — ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Total Assets $ $ $ — $ $ $ $ $ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Liabilities: Derivative Instruments: Foreign currency contracts $ — $ $ $ $ — $ $ $ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Total Liabilities $ — $ $ $ $ — $ $ $ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ There were no transfers between levels within the fair value hierarchy during the six months ended April 30, 2016. Valuation Techniques Cash Equivalents and Investments: HP holds time deposits, money market funds, mutual funds, other debt securities primarily consisting of corporate and foreign government notes and bonds, and common stock and equivalents. HP values cash equivalents and equity investments using quoted market prices, alternative pricing sources, including net asset value, or models utilizing market observable inputs. The fair value of debt investments was based on quoted market prices or model-driven valuations using inputs primarily derived from or corroborated by observable market data, and, in certain instances, valuation models that utilize assumptions which cannot be corroborated with observable market data. Derivative Instruments: From time to time HP uses forward contracts, interest rate and total return swaps and option contracts to hedge certain foreign currency and interest rate exposures. HP uses industry standard valuation models to measure fair value. Where applicable, these models project future cash flows and discount the future amounts to present value using market-based observable inputs, including interest rate curves, HP and counterparty credit risk, foreign currency rates, and forward and spot prices for currencies and interest rates. See Note 10, "Financial Instruments" for a further discussion of HP's use of derivative instruments. Other Fair Value Disclosures Short- and Long-Term Debt: HP estimates the fair value of its debt primarily using an expected present value technique, which is based on observable market inputs using interest rates currently available to companies of similar credit standing for similar terms and remaining maturities, and considering its own credit risk. The portion of HP's debt that is hedged is reflected in the Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets as an amount equal to the debt's carrying amount and a fair value adjustment representing changes in the fair value of the hedged debt obligations arising from movements in benchmark interest rates. The estimated fair value of HP's short- and long-term debt was $6.9 billion at April 30, 2016, compared to its carrying amount of $6.8 billion at that date. The estimated fair value of HP's short- and long-term debt approximated its carrying value of $8.9 billion at October 31, 2015. If measured at fair value in the Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets, short- and long-term debt would be classified in Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy. Other Financial Instruments: For the balance of HP's financial instruments, primarily accounts receivable, accounts payable and financial liabilities included in Other accrued liabilities, the carrying amounts approximate fair value due to their short maturities. If measured at fair value in the Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets, other financial instruments would be classified in Level 2 or Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy. Non-Marketable Equity Investments and Non-Financial Assets: HP's non-marketable equity investments and non-financial assets, such as goodwill, intangible assets and property, plant and equipment, are recorded at fair value in the period an impairment charge is recognized. If measured at fair value in the Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets, non-marketable equity investments and non-financial assets would generally be classified in Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.

Financial Instruments

Financial Instruments	6 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2016
Financial Instruments
Financial Instruments	Note 10: Financial Instruments Cash Equivalents and Available-for-Sale Investments As of April 30, 2016 As of October 31, 2015 Cost Gross Unrealized Gain Gross Unrealized Loss Fair Value Cost Gross Unrealized Gain Gross Unrealized Loss Fair Value In millions Cash Equivalents: Time deposits $ $ — $ — $ $ $ — $ — $ Money market funds — — — — ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Total cash equivalents — — — — ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Available-for-Sale Investments: Equity securities in public companies — — Foreign bonds — — Other debt securities — — — — ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Total available-for-sale investments — — ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Total cash equivalents and available-for-sale investments $ $ $ — $ $ $ $ — $ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ All highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less at the date of acquisition are considered cash equivalents. As of April 30, 2016 and October 31, 2015, the carrying amount of cash equivalents approximated fair value due to the short period of time to maturity. Time deposits were primarily issued by institutions outside the U.S. as of April 30, 2016 and October 31, 2015. The estimated fair value of the available-for-sale investments may not be representative of values that will be realized in the future. Contractual maturities of investments in available-for-sale debt securities were as follows: As of April 30, 2016 Amortized Cost Fair Value In millions Due in one year $ $ Due in one to five years $ — $ — Due in more than five years $ $ Equity securities in privately held companies include cost basis and equity method investments and are included in Other non-current assets on the Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets. These amounted to $12 million and $13 million at April 30, 2016 and October 31, 2015, respectively. Derivative Instruments HP uses derivatives to offset business exposure to foreign currency and interest rate risk on expected future cash flows and on certain existing assets and liabilities. As part of its risk management strategy, HP uses derivative instruments, primarily forward contracts, interest rate swaps, total return swaps and, at times, option contracts to hedge certain foreign currency, interest rate and, to a lesser extent, equity exposures. HP may designate its derivative contracts as fair value hedges or cash flow hedges. Additionally, for derivatives not designated as hedging instruments, HP categorizes those economic hedges as other derivatives. HP recognizes all derivative instruments at fair value in the Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets. HP classifies cash flows from its derivative programs with the activities that correspond to the underlying hedged items on the Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flows. As a result of its use of derivative instruments, HP is exposed to the risk that its counterparties will fail to meet their contractual obligations. Master netting agreements mitigate credit exposure to counterparties by permitting HP to net amounts due from HP to counterparty against amounts due to HP from the same counterparty under certain conditions. To further limit credit risk, HP has collateral security agreements that allow HP to hold collateral from, or require HP to post collateral to, counterparties when aggregate derivative fair values exceed contractually established thresholds which are generally based on the credit ratings of HP and its counterparties. If HP's or the counterparty's credit rating falls below a specified credit rating, either party has the right to request full collateralization of the derivatives' net liability position. The fair value of derivatives with credit contingent features in a net liability position was $177 million and $138 million at April 30, 2016 and October 31, 2015, respectively, all of which were fully collateralized within two business days. Under HP's derivative contracts, the counterparty can terminate all outstanding trades following a covered change of control event affecting HP that results in the surviving entity being rated below a specified credit rating. This credit contingent provision did not affect HP's financial position or cash flows as of April 30, 2016 and October 31, 2015. Fair Value Hedges HP enters into fair value hedges, such as interest rate swaps, to reduce the exposure of its debt portfolio to changes in fair value resulting from changes in interest rates by achieving a primarily U.S. dollar London Interbank Offered Rate ("LIBOR")-based floating interest expense. For derivative instruments that are designated and qualify as fair value hedges, HP recognizes the change in fair value of the derivative instrument, as well as the offsetting change in the fair value of the hedged item, in Interest and other, net on the Consolidated Condensed Statements of Earnings in the period of change. Cash Flow Hedges HP uses forward contracts and at times, option contracts designated as cash flow hedges to protect against the foreign currency exchange rate risks inherent in its forecasted net revenue and, to a lesser extent, cost of revenue, operating expenses, and intercompany loans denominated in currencies other than the U.S. dollar. HP's foreign currency cash flow hedges mature generally within twelve months; however, hedges related to longer term procurement arrangements extend several years and forward contracts associated with intercompany loans extend for the duration of the lease or loan term, which typically range from two to five years. For derivative instruments that are designated and qualify as cash flow hedges, HP initially records changes in fair value for the effective portion of the derivative instrument in Accumulated other comprehensive loss as a separate component of stockholders' (deficit) equity on the Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets and subsequently reclassifies these amounts into earnings in the period during which the hedged transaction is recognized in earnings. HP reports the effective portion of its cash flow hedges in the same financial statement line item as changes in the fair value of the hedged item. Net Investment Hedges HP used forward contracts designated as net investment hedges to hedge net investments in certain foreign subsidiaries whose functional currency was the local currency. As part of the Separation, HP disposed of all these foreign subsidiaries and no longer utilizes net investment hedges. HP recorded the effective portion of such derivative instruments together with changes in the fair value of the hedged items in Cumulative translation adjustment as a separate component of stockholders' (deficit) equity in the Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets. Other Derivatives Other derivatives not designated as hedging instruments consist primarily of forward contracts used to hedge foreign currency-denominated balance sheet exposures. HP uses total return swaps to hedge its executive deferred compensation plan liability. For derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments, HP recognizes changes in fair value of the derivative instrument, as well as the offsetting change in the fair value of the hedged item, in Interest and other, net in the Consolidated Condensed Statements of Earnings in the period of change. Hedge Effectiveness For interest rate swaps designated as fair value hedges, HP measures hedge effectiveness by offsetting the change in fair value of the hedged item with the change in fair value of the derivative. For foreign currency options and forward contracts designated as cash flow hedges, HP measures hedge effectiveness by comparing the cumulative change in fair value of the hedge contract with the cumulative change in fair value of the hedged item, both of which are based on forward rates. HP recognizes any ineffective portion of the hedge in the Consolidated Condensed Statements of Earnings in the same period in which ineffectiveness occurs. Amounts excluded from the assessment of effectiveness are recognized in the Consolidated Condensed Statements of Earnings in the period they arise. Fair Value of Derivative Instruments in the Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets The gross notional and fair value of derivative instruments in the Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets were as follows: As of April 30, 2016 As of October 31, 2015 Outstanding Gross Notional Other Current Assets Other Non-Current Assets Other Accrued Liabilities Other Non-Current Liabilities Outstanding Gross Notional Other Current Assets Other Non-Current Assets Other Accrued Liabilities Other Non-Current Liabilities In millions Derivatives designated as hedging instruments Fair value hedges: Interest rate contracts $ $ — $ $ — $ — $ $ $ $ — $ — Cash flow hedges: Foreign currency contracts ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Total derivatives designated as hedging instruments ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments Foreign currency contracts — Other derivatives — — — — — — ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Total derivatives not designated as hedging instruments — ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Total derivatives $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Offsetting of Derivative Instruments HP recognizes all derivative instruments on a gross basis in the Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets. HP does not offset the fair value of its derivative instruments against the fair value of cash collateral posted under its collateral security agreements. As of April 30, 2016 and October 31, 2015, information related to the potential effect of HP's master netting agreements and collateral security agreements was as follows: In the Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets Gross Amounts Not Offset Gross Amount Recognized (i) Gross Amount Offset (ii) Net Amount Presented (iii) = (i)–(ii) Derivatives (iv) Financial Collateral (v) Net Amount (vi) = (iii)–(iv)–(v) In millions As of April 30, 2016 Derivative assets $ $ — $ $ $ (1) $ Derivative liabilities $ $ — $ $ $ (2) $ As of October 31, 2015 Derivative assets $ $ — $ $ $ (1) $ Derivative liabilities $ $ — $ $ $ — $ (1) Represents the cash collateral posted by counterparties as of the respective reporting date for HP's asset position, net of derivative amounts that could be offset, as of, generally, two business days prior to the respective reporting date. (2) Represents the collateral posted by HP through re-use of counterparty cash collateral as of the respective reporting date for HP's liability position, net of derivative amounts that could be offset, as of, generally, two business days prior to the respective reporting date. Effect of Derivative Instruments in the Consolidated Condensed Statements of Earnings The pre-tax effect of derivative instruments and related hedged items in a fair value hedging relationship for the three and six months ended April 30, 2016 and 2015 were as follows: Gain (Loss) Recognized in Earnings on Derivative and Related Hedged Item Derivative Instrument Location Three months ended April 30, 2016 Six months ended April 30, 2016 Hedged Item Location Three months ended April 30, 2016 Six months ended April 30, 2016 In millions In millions Interest rate contracts Interest and other, net $ $ Fixed-rate debt Interest and other, net $ ) $ ) Gain (Loss) Recognized in Earnings on Derivative and Related Hedged Item Derivative Instrument Location Three months ended April 30, 2015 Six months ended April 30, 2015 Hedged Item Location Three months ended April 30, 2015 Six months ended April 30, 2015 In millions In millions Interest rate contracts Interest and other, net $ ) $ Fixed-rate debt Interest and other, net $ $ ) The pre-tax effect of derivative instruments in cash flow hedging relationships for the three and six months ended April 30, 2016 was as follows: Gain (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income ("OCI") on Derivatives (Effective Portion) Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI Into Earnings (Effective Portion) Three months ended April 30, 2016 Six months ended April 30, 2016 Location Three months ended April 30, 2016 Six months ended April 30, 2016 In millions In millions Cash flow hedges: Foreign currency contracts $ ) $ ) Net revenue $ $ Cost of revenue ) ) Operating expenses — — Interest and other, net ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Total $ ) $ ) $ $ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ The pre-tax effect of derivative instruments in cash flow and net investment hedging relationships for the three and six months ended April 30, 2015 was as follows: Gain (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income ("OCI") on Derivatives (Effective Portion) Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI Into Earnings (Effective Portion) Three months ended April 30, 2015 Six months ended April 30, 2015 Location Three months ended April 30, 2015 Six months ended April 30, 2015 In millions In millions Cash flow hedges: Foreign currency contracts $ ) $ Net revenue $ $ Cost of revenue ) ) Operating expenses ) ) Interest and other, net — — ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Continuing Operations $ ) $ Continuing Operations $ $ Discontinued Operations Discontinued Operations ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Total $ ) $ Total $ $ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Net investment hedges: Foreign currency contracts $ — — Interest and other, net — — ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Continuing Operations — — Continuing Operations — — Discontinued Operations ) Discontinued Operations — — ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Total $ ) $ Total $ — $ — ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ As of April 30, 2016, HP expects to reclassify an estimated accumulated other comprehensive loss ("AOCI") of $209 million, net of taxes, to earnings within the next twelve months associated with cash flow hedges along with the earnings effects of the related forecasted transactions. The amounts ultimately reclassified into earnings could be different from the amounts previously included in AOCI based on the change of market rate, and therefore could have a different impact on earnings. The pre-tax effect of derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments in the Consolidated Condensed Statements of Earnings for the three and six months ended April 30, 2016 and 2015 was as follows: Gain (Loss) Recognized in Earnings on Derivatives Location Three months ended April 30, 2016 Three months ended April 30, 2015 Six months ended April 30, 2016 Six months ended April 30, 2015 In millions Foreign currency contracts Interest and other, net $ ) $ ) $ ) $ Other derivatives Interest and other, net ) ) ) ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Total $ ) $ ) $ ) $ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

Borrowings

Borrowings	6 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2016
Borrowings
Borrowings	Note 11: Borrowings Notes Payable and Short-Term Borrowings As of April 30, 2016 As of October 31, 2015 Amount Outstanding Weighted-Average Interest Rate Amount Outstanding Weighted-Average Interest Rate In millions In millions Current portion of long-term debt (1) $ % $ % Notes payable to banks, lines of credit and other % % ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ $ $ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ (1) During the month of November 2015, HP redeemed and repaid $2.1 billion of fixed-rate U.S. Dollar Global Notes. Long-Term Debt As of April 30, 2016 October 31, 2015 In millions U.S. Dollar Global Notes (1) 2006 Shelf Registration Statement: $500 issued at discount to par at a price of 99.694% in February 2007 at 5.4%, paid November 2015 $ — $ $750 issued at discount to par at a price of 99.932% in March 2008 at 5.5%, paid November 2015 — 2009 Shelf Registration Statement: $1,350 issued at discount to par at a price of 99.827% in December 2010 at 3.75%, due December 2020 $1,250 issued at discount to par at a price of 99.799% in May 2011 at 4.3%, due June 2021 $1,000 issued at discount to par at a price of 99.816% in September 2011 at 4.375%, due September 2021 $1,200 issued at discount to par at a price of 99.863% in September 2011 at 6.0%, due September 2041 $1,500 issued at discount to par at a price of 99.707% in December 2011 at 4.65%, due December 2021 $500 issued at discount to par at a price of 99.771% in March 2012 at 4.05%, due September 2022 $650 issued at discount to par at a price of 99.911% in December 2010 at 2.2%, paid November 2015 — $1,000 issued at discount to par at a price of 99.958% in May 2011 at 2.65%, paid November 2015 — $1,300 issued at discount to par at a price of 99.784% in September 2011 at 3.0%, paid November 2015 — $850 issued at discount to par at a price of 99.790% in December 2011 at 3.3%, paid November 2015 — $1,500 issued at discount to par at a price of 99.985% in March 2012 at 2.6%, paid November 2015 — 2012 Shelf Registration Statement: $750 issued at par in January 2014 at three-month USD LIBOR plus 0.94%, due January 2019 $1,250 issued at discount to par at a price of 99.954% in January 2014 at 2.75%, due January 2019 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Other, including capital lease obligations, at 0.51%-8.30%, due in calendar years 2016-2024 Fair value adjustment related to hedged debt Less: current portion of long-term debt ) ) ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Total long-term debt $ $ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ (1) HP may redeem some or all of the fixed-rate U.S. Dollar Global Notes at any time in accordance with the terms thereof. The U.S. Dollar Global Notes are senior unsecured debt. As disclosed in Note 10, "Financial Instruments", HP uses interest rate swaps to mitigate some of the exposure of its debt portfolio to changes in fair value resulting from changes in interest rates by achieving a primarily U.S. dollar LIBOR-based floating interest expense. Interest rates shown in the table of long-term debt have not been adjusted to reflect the impact of any interest rate swaps. Interest expense on borrowings recognized as "Interest and other, net" in the Consolidated Condensed Statements of Earnings during the three months ended April 30, 2016 and 2015 was $58 million and $34 million, respectively, and during the six months ended April 30, 2016 and 2015 was $132 million and $56 million, respectively. Commercial Paper On November 1, 2015, HP's Board of Directors authorized HP to borrow up to a total outstanding principal balance of $4.0 billion, or the equivalent in foreign currencies, for the use and benefit of HP and HP's subsidiaries, by the issuance of commercial paper or through the execution of promissory notes, loan agreements, letters of credit, agreements for lines of credit or overdraft facilities. Credit Facility As of April 30, 2016, HP maintains a $4.0 billion, senior unsecured committed revolving credit facility to support the issuance of commercial paper or for general corporate purposes. Commitments under the revolving credit facility will be available until April 2, 2019. Commitment fees, interest rates and other terms of borrowing under the credit facility vary based on HP's external credit ratings. As of April 30, 2016, HP was in compliance with the financial covenants in the credit agreement governing the revolving credit facility. Available Borrowing Resources As of April 30, 2016, HP's and HP's subsidiaries' resources had available borrowing resources of $843 million from uncommitted lines of credit in addition to the senior unsecured committed revolving credit facility discussed above.

Stockholders' Equity

Stockholders' Equity	6 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2016
Stockholders' Equity
Stockholders' Equity	Note 12: Stockholders' Equity Share Repurchase Program HP's share repurchase program authorizes both open market and private repurchase transactions. During the three and six months ended April 30, 2016, HP executed share repurchases of 28 million shares and 96 million shares, respectively. Shares traded during the three months ended April 30, 2016 included 0.7 million shares settled in May 2016. During the three and six months ended April 30, 2016, HP settled total shares for $0.3 billion and $1.1 billion, respectively. During the three and six months ended April 30, 2015, HP executed share repurchases of 18 million shares and 54 million shares and settled total shares for $0.6 billion and for $2.2 billion, respectively. The shares repurchased in the six months ended April 30, 2016 and 2015 were all open market repurchase transactions. As of April 30, 2016, HP had remaining authorization of $0.9 billion for future share repurchases under the $10.0 billion repurchase authorization approved by HP's Board of Directors on July 21, 2011. Tax effects related to Other Comprehensive Loss Three months ended April 30 Six months ended April 30 2016 2015 2016 2015 In millions Tax effects on change in unrealized losses on available-for-sale securities: Tax benefit on unrealized losses arising during the period $ — $ $ — $ Tax effects on change in unrealized components of cash flow hedges: Tax benefit (provision) on unrealized (losses) gains arising during the period ) Tax provision on gains reclassified into earnings ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Tax effects on change in unrealized components of defined benefit plans: Tax benefit on losses arising during the period — — Tax (benefit) provision on amortization of actuarial loss and prior service benefit ) ) ) Tax provision on Settlements and other ) ) ) ) ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ) — ) ) ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Tax benefit (provision) on change in cumulative translation adjustment — — ) ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Tax benefit on other comprehensive loss $ $ $ $ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Changes and reclassifications related to Other Comprehensive Loss, net of taxes Three months ended April 30 Six months ended April 30 2016 2015 2016 2015 In millions Other comprehensive loss, net of taxes: Change in unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities: Unrealized gains (losses) arising during the period $ $ ) $ $ ) Change in unrealized components of cash flow hedges: Unrealized (losses) gains arising during the period ) Gains reclassified into earnings (1) ) ) ) ) ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ) ) ) ) ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Change in unrealized components of defined benefit plans: Losses arising during the period ) — ) — Amortization of actuarial loss and prior service benefit (2) Settlements and other — — ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Change in cumulative translation adjustment — — ) ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Other comprehensive loss, net of taxes $ ) $ ) $ ) $ ) ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ (1) Reclassification of pre-tax (gains) losses on cash flow hedges into the Consolidated Condensed Statements of Earnings was as follows: Three months ended April 30 Six months ended April 30 2016 2015 2016 2015 In millions Net revenue $ ) $ ) $ ) $ ) Cost of revenue Operating expenses — — Interest and other, net ) — ) — ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Continuing Operations ) ) ) ) Discontinued Operations — ) — ) ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Total $ ) $ ) $ ) $ ) ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ (2) These components are included in the computation of net pension and post-retirement benefit (credit) cost in Note 5, "Retirement and Post-Retirement Benefit Plans". The components of accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of taxes and changes were as follows: Six months ended April 30, 2016 Net unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities Net unrealized gains (losses) on cash flow hedges Unrealized components of defined benefit plans Cumulative translation adjustment Accumulated other comprehensive loss In millions Balance at beginning of period $ $ ) $ ) $ ) $ ) Separation of Hewlett Packard Enterprise ) ) Other comprehensive income before reclassifications ) — Reclassifications of (gains) losses into earnings — ) — ) ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Balance at end of period $ $ ) $ ) $ — $ ) ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

Net Earnings Per Share

Net Earnings Per Share	6 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2016
Net Earnings Per Share
Net Earnings Per Share	Note 13: Net Earnings Per Share HP calculates basic net EPS using net earnings and the weighted-average number of shares outstanding during the reporting period. Diluted net EPS includes any dilutive effect of restricted stock awards, stock options, performance-based awards and shares purchased under the employee stock purchase plan. A reconciliation of the number of shares used for basic and diluted net EPS calculations were as follows: Three months ended April 30 Six months ended April 30 2016 2015 2016 2015 In millions, except per share amounts Numerator: Net earnings from continuing operations $ $ $ $ Net (loss) earnings from discontinued operations ) ) ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Net earnings (1) $ $ $ $ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Denominator: Weighted-average shares used to compute basic net EPS Dilutive effect of employee stock plans ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Weighted-average shares used to compute diluted net EPS ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Basic net earnings (loss) per share: Continuing operations $ $ $ $ Discontinued operations ) ) ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Basic net earnings per share $ $ $ $ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Diluted net earnings (loss) per share: Continuing operations $ $ $ $ Discontinued operations ) ) ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Diluted net earnings per share $ $ $ $ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Anti-dilutive weighted average stock-based compensation awards (2) (1) HP considers restricted stock that provides the holder a non-forfeitable right to receive dividends to be participating securities. There were no participating securities for net earnings allocation in any period presented. (2) HP excludes stock options and restricted stock units where the assumed proceeds exceed the average market price from the calculation of diluted net EPS, because their effect would be anti-dilutive. The assumed proceeds of a stock option include the sum of its exercise price, average unrecognized compensation cost and excess tax benefits. The assumed proceeds of a restricted stock unit include the sum of its average unrecognized compensation cost and excess tax benefits.

Litigation and Contingencies

Litigation and Contingencies	6 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2016
Litigation and Contingencies
Litigation and Contingencies	Note 14: Litigation and Contingencies HP is involved in lawsuits, claims, investigations and proceedings, including those identified below, consisting of intellectual property, commercial, securities, employment, employee benefits, regulatory and environmental matters that arise in the ordinary course of business. HP accrues a liability when management believes that it is both probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount of loss can be reasonably estimated. HP believes it has recorded adequate provisions for any such matters and, as of April 30, 2016, it was not reasonably possible that a material loss had been incurred in excess of the amounts recognized in HP's financial statements. HP reviews these matters at least quarterly and adjusts its accruals to reflect the impact of negotiations, settlements, rulings, advice of legal counsel, and other information and events pertaining to a particular case. Pursuant to the separation and distribution agreement, HP shares responsibility with Hewlett Packard Enterprise for certain matters, as indicated below, and Hewlett Packard Enterprise has agreed to indemnify HP in whole or in part with respect to certain matters. Based on its experience, HP believes that any damage amounts claimed in the specific matters discussed below are not a meaningful indicator of HP's potential liability. Litigation is inherently unpredictable. However, HP believes it has valid defenses with respect to legal matters pending against it. Nevertheless, cash flows or results of operations could be materially affected in any particular period by the resolution of one or more of these contingencies. Litigation, Proceedings and Investigations Copyright Levies . Proceedings are ongoing or have been concluded involving HP in certain European Union ("EU") member countries, including litigation in Germany and Belgium, seeking to impose or modify levies upon equipment (such as multifunction devices ("MFDs") and PCs), alleging that these devices enable the production of private copies of copyrighted materials. The levies are generally based upon the number of products sold and the per-product amounts of the levies, which vary. Some EU member countries that do not yet have levies on digital devices are expected to implement similar legislation to enable them to extend existing levy schemes, while other EU member countries have phased out levies or are expected to limit the scope of levy schemes and applicability in the digital hardware environment, particularly with respect to sales to business users. HP, other companies and various industry associations have opposed the extension of levies to the digital environment and have advocated alternative models of compensation to rights holders. In September 2003, VerwertungsGesellschaft Wort ("VG Wort"), a collection agency representing certain copyright holders, filed a lawsuit against Fujitsu Technology Solutions GmbH ("Fujitsu") in the Munich Civil Court in Munich, Germany seeking to impose levies on PCs. This is an industry test case in Germany, and HP has agreed not to object to the delay if VG Wort sues HP for such levies on PCs following a final decision against Fujitsu. On December 23, 2004, the Munich Civil Court held that PCs are subject to a levy and that Fujitsu must pay €12 plus compounded interest for each PC it sold in Germany since March 2001. Fujitsu appealed this decision in January 2005 to the Munich Court of Appeals. On December 15, 2005, the Munich Court of Appeals affirmed the Munich Civil Court decision. Fujitsu filed an appeal with the German Federal Supreme Court in February 2006. On October 2, 2008, the German Federal Supreme Court issued a judgment that PCs were not photocopiers within the meaning of the German copyright law that was in effect until December 31, 2007 and, therefore, were not subject to the levies on photocopiers established by that law. VG Wort subsequently filed a claim with the German Federal Constitutional Court challenging that ruling. In January 2011, the German Federal Constitutional Court published a decision holding that the German Federal Supreme Court decision was inconsistent with the German Constitution and revoking the German Federal Supreme Court decision. The German Federal Constitutional Court also remitted the matter to the German Federal Supreme Court for further action. On July 21, 2011, the German Federal Supreme Court stayed the proceedings and referred several questions to the Court of Justice of the European Union ("CJEU") with regard to the interpretation of the European Copyright Directive. On June 27, 2013, the CJEU issued its decision responding to those questions. The German Federal Supreme Court subsequently scheduled a joint hearing on that matter with other cases relating to reprographic levies on printers that was held on October 31, 2013. The German Federal Supreme Court issued a decision on July 3, 2014 partially granting the claim of VG Wort. The German Federal Supreme Court decision provides that levies are due for audiovisual copying of standing text and pictures using a PC as the last device in a single reproduction process under the control of the same person, but no levies are due on a PC for reprographic copies made using a "PC-printer" or a "scanner-PC-printer" chain. The case has been remitted to the Munich Court of Appeals to assess the amount to be paid per PC unit. On March 16, 2016, the industry association BITKOM and the collection societies, VG Wort and VG BildKunst, signed a settlement agreement defining the levies due on PCs sold in Germany from 2001 through 2007. HP has joined the settlement agreement and payment is due on August 1, 2016. Reprobel, a cooperative society with the authority to collect and distribute the remuneration for reprography to Belgian copyright holders, requested by extrajudicial means that HP amend certain copyright levy declarations submitted for inkjet MFDs sold in Belgium from January 2005 to December 2009 to enable it to collect copyright levies calculated based on the generally higher copying speed when the MFDs are operated in draft print mode rather than when operated in normal print mode. In March 2010, HP filed a lawsuit against Reprobel in the French-speaking chambers of the Court of First Instance of Brussels seeking a declaratory judgment that no copyright levies are payable on sales of MFDs in Belgium or, alternatively, that copyright levies payable on such MFDs must be assessed based on the copying speed when operated in the normal print mode set by default in the device. On November 16, 2012, the court issued a decision holding that Belgium law is not in conformity with EU law in a number of respects and ordered that, by November 2013, Reprobel substantiate that the amounts claimed by Reprobel are commensurate with the harm resulting from legitimate copying under the reprographic exception. HP subsequently appealed that court decision to the Courts of Appeal in Brussels seeking to confirm that the Belgian law is not in conformity with EU law and that, if Belgian law is interpreted in a manner consistent with EU law, no payments by HP are required or, alternatively, the payments already made by HP are sufficient to comply with its obligations under Belgian law. On October 23, 2013, the Court of Appeal in Brussels stayed the proceedings and referred several questions to the CJEU relating to whether the Belgian reprographic copyright levies system is in conformity with EU law. The case was heard by the CJEU on January 29, 2015 and on November 12, 2015, the CJEU published its judgment providing that a national legislation such as the Belgian one at issue in the main proceedings is incompatible with EU law on multiple legal points, as argued by HP. The Court of Appeal in Brussels now has to rule on the litigation between HP and Reprobel following the answers provided by the CJEU. Based on industry opposition to the extension of levies to digital products, HP's assessments of the merits of various proceedings and HP's estimates of the number of units impacted and the amounts of the levies, HP has accrued amounts that it believes are adequate to address the matters described above. Memjet Technology Ltd. v. HP . On August 11, 2015, Memjet Technology Ltd. ("Memjet") filed a lawsuit against HP in U.S. District Court in the Southern District of California. The complaint alleges that HP infringes eight Memjet patents. The products accused of infringement are those that use the HP PageWide Technology, including the OfficeJet Pro X series, OfficeJet Enterprise X series, HP PageWide XL, wide scan printers, and printers using 4.25-inch thermal inkjet printheads, such as HP Web Presses and Photo Kiosks. HP answered Memjet's complaint and has asserted counter-claims against Memjet for infringement of seven HP patents. The products accused of infringement include various Memjet OEM printers that incorporate Memjet's printheads and print engines. The patents asserted by both parties generally relate to inkjet printhead and print system technology. Both Memjet's and HP's respective complaints seek injunctive relief and monetary damages from the other party for alleged patent infringement. HP has filed a number of petitions at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office seeking review of the validity of Memjet's asserted patents. On November 16, 2015, Memjet was granted an ex parte preliminary injunction in Germany (Regional Court Munich), against HP Deutschland GmbH's sale and offers for sale of HP PageWide XL printers and printheads. Memjet's injunction request alleged that HP infringed one European patent. On January 29, 2016, the Regional Court Munich lifted the preliminary injunction. In its written judgment dated February 2, 2016, the court ruled that Memjet had not satisfied the requirements for an injunction, as the HP PageWide XL printers do not appear to infringe the Memjet patent at issue and there was a lack of urgency for a preliminary injunction. Memjet appealed to the Appeal Court Munich. On January 28, 2016, HP filed a claim in Ireland for declaratory relief that HP does not infringe the Irish, German and French counterparts of the same patent and for revocation of the patent's Irish counterpart, and HP also filed a claim in the UK for declaratory relief and revocation of the patent's UK counterpart. On February 5, 2016, Memjet filed main proceedings in Düsseldorf, Germany and in Mannheim, Germany claiming infringement of the same European patent. On May 27, 2016, HP filed a complaint at the International Trade Commission for infringement of six HP patents by Memjet and certain of its OEMs and distributors. The complaint seeks a general exclusion order banning certain Memjet ink supplies and printers that use Memjet print engines from importation into the United States. HP also filed a parallel complaint in federal district court in Oregon seeking damages and other relief. India Directorate of Revenue Intelligence Proceedings . On April 30 and May 10, 2010, the India Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (the "DRI") issued show cause notices to Hewlett-Packard India Sales Private Limited ("HP India"), a subsidiary of HP, seven HP India employees and one former HP India employee alleging that HP India underpaid customs duties while importing products and spare parts into India and seeking to recover an aggregate of approximately $370 million, plus penalties. Prior to the issuance of the show cause notices, HP India deposited approximately $16 million with the DRI and agreed to post a provisional bond in exchange for the DRI's agreement to not seize HP India products and spare parts and to not interrupt the transaction of business by HP India. On April 11, 2012, the Bangalore Commissioner of Customs issued an order on the products-related show cause notice affirming certain duties and penalties against HP India and the named individuals of approximately $386 million, of which HP India had already deposited $9 million. On December 11, 2012, HP India voluntarily deposited an additional $10 million in connection with the products-related show cause notice. The differential duty demand is subject to interest. On April 20, 2012, the Commissioner issued an order on the parts-related show cause notice affirming certain duties and penalties against HP India and certain of the named individuals of approximately $17 million, of which HP India had already deposited $7 million. After the order, HP India deposited an additional $3 million in connection with the parts-related show cause notice so as to avoid certain penalties. HP India filed appeals of the Commissioner's orders before the Customs Tribunal along with applications for waiver of the pre-deposit of remaining demand amounts as a condition for hearing the appeals. The Customs Department has also filed cross-appeals before the Customs Tribunal. On January 24, 2013, the Customs Tribunal ordered HP India to deposit an additional $24 million against the products order, which HP India deposited in March 2013. The Customs Tribunal did not order any additional deposit to be made under the parts order. In December 2013, HP India filed applications before the Customs Tribunal seeking early hearing of the appeals as well as an extension of the stay of deposit as to HP India and the individuals already granted until final disposition of the appeals. On February 7, 2014, the application for extension of the stay of deposit was granted by the Customs Tribunal until disposal of the appeals. On October 27, 2014, the Customs Tribunal commenced hearings on the cross-appeals of the Commissioner's orders. The Customs Tribunal rejected HP India's request to remand the matter to the Commissioner on procedural grounds. The hearings scheduled to reconvene on April 6, 2015 and again on November 3, 2015 and April 11, 2016 were cancelled at the request of the Customs Tribunal. Pursuant to the separation and distribution agreement, Hewlett Packard Enterprise has agreed to indemnify HP in part, based on the extent to which any liability arises from the products and spare parts of Hewlett Packard Enterprise's businesses. Russia GPO and Other Anti-Corruption Investigations . The German Public Prosecutor's Office ("German PPO") has been conducting an investigation into allegations that current and former employees of HP engaged in bribery, embezzlement and tax evasion relating to a transaction between Hewlett-Packard ISE GmbH in Germany, a former subsidiary of HP, and the General Prosecutor's Office of the Russian Federation. The approximately €35 million transaction, which was referred to as the Russia GPO deal, spanned the years 2001 to 2006 and was for the delivery and installation of an IT network. The German PPO issued an indictment of four individuals, including one current and two former HP employees, on charges including bribery, breach of trust and tax evasion. The German PPO also requested that HP be made an associated party to the case, and, if that request is granted, HP would participate in any portion of the court proceedings that could ultimately bear on the question of whether HP should be subject to potential disgorgement of profits based on the conduct of the indicted current and former employees. The Regional Court of Leipzig will determine whether the matter should be admitted to trial. The Polish Central Anti-Corruption Bureau is also investigating potential corrupt actions by a former employee of Hewlett-Packard Polska Sp. z o.o., a former indirect subsidiary of HP, in connection with certain public-sector transactions in Poland. Criminal proceedings are pending before the Regional Court in Warsaw against four individuals, including the former employee of Hewlett-Packard Polska Sp. z o.o, on charges of bribery and bid-rigging. HP is cooperating with these investigating agencies. Stockholder Litigation . As described below, HP is involved in various stockholder litigation matters commenced against certain current and former HP executive officers and/or certain current and former members of HP's Board of Directors in which the plaintiffs are seeking to recover damages related to HP's allegedly inflated stock price, certain compensation paid by HP to the defendants, other damages and/or injunctive relief. Pursuant to the separation and distribution agreement, HP and Hewlett Packard Enterprise share equally the cost and any damages arising from the following matters: • A.J. Copeland v. Léo Apotheker, et al. is a lawsuit that was filed on February 10, 2014 in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California alleging, among other things, that the defendants used their control over HP and its corporate suffrage process in effectuating, directly participating in and/or aiding and abetting violations of Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act") and Rule 14a-9 promulgated thereunder, and violations of Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Exchange Act and Rule 10b-5 promulgated thereunder. The complaint asserts claims for breach of fiduciary duty, waste of corporate assets, unjust enrichment, and breach of the duty of candor. The claims arise out of the circumstances at HP relating to its 2013 and 2014 proxy statements, the departure of Mark Hurd as Chairman of HP's Board of Directors and HP's Chief Executive Officer, alleged violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, and HP's acquisition of 3PAR Inc. and Autonomy Corporation plc ("Autonomy"). On February 25, 2014, the court issued an order granting HP's administrative motion to relate this action to another pending matter filed by plaintiff, Copeland v. Lane, et al . On April 8, 2014, the court granted the parties' stipulation to stay the action pending resolution of Copeland v. Lane, et al. by the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. The United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit affirmed the dismissal of Copeland v. Lane, et al. on October 25, 2015. On March 3, 2016, the parties filed a Joint Stipulation for Voluntary Dismissal of the Action ("Dismissal"). On March 4, 2016, the court entered an order approving the Dismissal. HP and Hewlett Packard Enterprise have provided notice of the Dismissal in Current Reports on Form 8-K, which were filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") on March 8, 2016. The action has been dismissed in its entirety. • Cement & Concrete Workers District Council Pension Fund v. Hewlett-Packard Company, et al . is a putative securities class action filed on August 3, 2012 in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California alleging, among other things, that from November 13, 2007 to August 6, 2010 the defendants violated Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Exchange Act by making statements regarding HP's Standards of Business Conduct ("SBC") that were false and misleading because Mr. Hurd, who was serving as HP's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer during that period, had been violating the SBC and concealing his misbehavior in a manner that jeopardized his continued employment with HP. On February 7, 2013, the defendants moved to dismiss the amended complaint. On August 9, 2013, the court granted the defendants' motion to dismiss with leave to amend the complaint by September 9, 2013. The plaintiff filed an amended complaint on September 9, 2013, and the defendants moved to dismiss that complaint on October 24, 2013. On June 25, 2014, the court issued an order granting the defendants' motions to dismiss and on July 25, 2014, plaintiff filed a notice of appeal to the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. On November 4, 2014, the plaintiff-appellant filed its opening brief in the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. HP filed its answering brief on January 16, 2015 and the plaintiff-appellant's reply brief was filed on March 2, 2015. Oral argument has been scheduled for July 7, 2016. Autonomy-Related Legal Matters • Investigations . As a result of the findings of an ongoing investigation, HP has provided information to the U.K. Serious Fraud Office, the U.S. Department of Justice ("DOJ") and the SEC related to the accounting improprieties, disclosure failures and misrepresentations at Autonomy that occurred prior to and in connection with HP's acquisition of Autonomy. On November 21, 2012, DOJ representatives advised HP that they had opened an investigation relating to Autonomy. On February 6, 2013, representatives of the U.K. Serious Fraud Office advised HP that they had also opened an investigation relating to Autonomy. On January 19, 2015, the U.K. Serious Fraud Office notified HP that it was closing its investigation and had decided to cede jurisdiction of the investigation to the U.S. authorities. HP is cooperating with the DOJ and the SEC, whose investigations are ongoing. • Litigation . As described below, HP is involved in various stockholder litigation relating to, among other things, its October 2011 acquisition of Autonomy and its November 20, 2012 announcement that it recorded a non-cash charge for the impairment of goodwill and intangible assets within Hewlett Packard Enterprise's software segment of approximately $8.8 billion in the fourth quarter of its 2012 fiscal year and HP's statements that, based on HP's findings from an ongoing investigation, the majority of this impairment charge related to accounting improprieties, misrepresentations to the market and disclosure failures at Autonomy that occurred prior to and in connection with HP's acquisition of Autonomy and the impact of those improprieties, failures and misrepresentations on the expected future financial performance of the Autonomy business over the long term. This stockholder litigation was commenced against, among others, certain current and former HP executive officers, certain current and former members of HP's Board of Directors and certain advisors to HP. The plaintiffs in these litigation matters are seeking to recover certain compensation paid by HP to the defendants and/or other damages. Pursuant to the separation and distribution agreement, HP and Hewlett Packard Enterprise share equally the cost and any damages arising from these litigation matters. These matters include the following: • In re Hewlett-Packard Shareholder Derivative Litigation (the "Federal Court Derivative Action") consists of seven consolidated lawsuits filed beginning on November 26, 2012 in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California alleging, among other things, that the defendants violated Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Exchange Act by concealing material information and making false statements related to HP's acquisition of Autonomy and the financial performance of HP's enterprise services business. The lawsuits also allege that the defendants breached their fiduciary duties, wasted corporate assets and were unjustly enriched in connection with HP's acquisition of Autonomy and by causing HP to repurchase its own stock at allegedly inflated prices between August 2011 and October 2012. One lawsuit further alleges that certain individual defendants engaged in or assisted insider trading and thereby breached their fiduciary duties, were unjustly enriched and violated Sections 25402 and 25403 of the California Corporations Code. On May 3, 2013, the lead plaintiff filed a consolidated complaint alleging, among other things, that the defendants concealed material information and made false statements related to HP's acquisition of Autonomy and Autonomy's Intelligent Data Operating Layer technology and thereby violated Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Exchange Act, breached their fiduciary duties, engaged in "abuse of control" over HP, corporate waste and were unjustly enriched. The litigation was stayed until June 2014. The lead plaintiff filed a stipulation of proposed settlement on June 30, 2014. The court declined to grant preliminary approval to this settlement, and, on December 19, 2014, also declined to grant preliminary approval to a revised version of the settlement. On January 22, 2015, the lead plaintiff moved for preliminary approval of a further revised version of the settlement. On March 13, 2015, the court issued an order granting preliminary approval to the settlement. On July 24, 2015, the court held a hearing to entertain any remaining objections to the settlement and decide whether to grant final approval of the settlement. On July 30, 2015, the court granted final approval to the settlement and denied all remaining objections to the settlement. Three objectors to the settlement appealed the court's final approval order to United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. Plaintiffs-appellants filed their opening briefs on December 30, 2015. HP's response brief was filed on February 29, 2016, and the reply briefs were filed on May 12, 2016. • Autonomy Corporation Limited v. Michael Lynch and Sushovan Hussain . On April 17, 2015, four HP subsidiaries (Autonomy Corporation Limited, Hewlett Packard Vision BV, Autonomy Systems, Limited, and Autonomy, Inc.) initiated civil proceedings in the U.K. High Court of Justice against two members of Autonomy's former management, Michael Lynch and Sushovan Hussain. The Particulars of Claim seek damages in excess of $5 billion from Messrs. Lynch and Hussain for breach of their fiduciary duties by causing Autonomy group companies to engage in improper transactions and accounting practices. On October 1, 2015, Messrs. Lynch and Hussain filed their defenses. Mr. Lynch also filed a counterclaim against Autonomy Corporation Limited seeking $160 million in damages, among other things, for alleged misstatements regarding Lynch. The HP subsidiary claimants filed their replies to the defenses and the asserted counter-claim on March 11, 2016. • In re HP ERISA Litigation consists of three consolidated putative class actions filed beginning on December 6, 2012 in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California alleging, among other things, that from August 18, 2011 to November 22, 2012, the defendants breached their fiduciary obligations to HP's 401(k) Plan and its participants and thereby violated Sections 404(a)(1) and 405(a) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended, by concealing negative information regarding the financial performance of Autonomy and HP's enterprise services business and by failing to restrict participants from investing in HP stock. On August 16, 2013, HP filed a motion to dismiss the lawsuit. On March 31, 2014, the court granted HP's motion to dismiss this action with leave to amend. On July 16, 2014, the plaintiffs filed a second amended complaint containing substantially similar allegations and seeking substantially similar relief as the first amended complaint. On June 15, 2015, the court granted HP's motion to dismiss the second amended complaint in its entirety and denied plaintiffs leave to file another amended complaint. On July 2, 2015, plaintiffs have appealed the court's order to the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. Environmental HP's operations and products are subject to various federal, state, local and foreign laws and regulations concerning environmental protection, including laws addressing the discharge of pollutants into the air and water, the management and disposal of hazardous substances and wastes, the cleanup of contaminated sites, the content of HP's products and the recycling, treatment and disposal of those products. In particular, HP faces increasing complexity in its product design and procurement operations as it adjusts to new and future requirements relating to the chemical and materials composition of its products, their safe use, and the energy consumption associated with those products, including requirements relating to climate change. HP is also subject to legislation in an increasing number of jurisdictions that makes producers of electrical goods, including computers and printers, financially responsible for specified collection, recycling, treatment and disposal of past and future covered products (sometimes referred to as "product take-back legislation"). HP could incur substantial costs, its products could be restricted from entering certain jurisdictions, and it could face other sanctions, if it were to violate or become liable under environmental laws or if its products become noncompliant with environmental laws. HP's potential exposure includes fines and civil or criminal sanctions, third-party property damage or personal injury claims and clean-up costs. The amount and timing of costs to comply with environmental laws are difficult to predict. HP is party to, or otherwise involved in, proceedings brought by U.S. or state environmental agencies under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act ("CERCLA"), known as "Superfund," or state laws similar to CERCLA, and may become a party to, or otherwise involved in, proceedings brought by private parties for contribution towards clean-up costs. HP is also conducting environmental investigations or remediations at several current or former operating sites pursuant to administrative orders or consent agreements with state environmental agencies. The separation and distribution agreement includes provisions that provide for the allocation of environmental liabilities between HP and Hewlett Packard Enterprise including certain remediation obligations; responsibilities arising from the chemical and materials composition of their respective products, their safe use and their energy consumption; obligations under product take back legislation that addresses the collection, recycling, treatment and disposal of products; and other environmental matters. HP will generally be responsible for environmental liabilities related to the properties and other assets, including products, allocated to HP under the separation and distribution agreement and other ancillary agreements. Under these agreements, HP will indemnify Hewlett Packard Enterprise for liabilities for specified ongoing remediation projects, subject to certain limitations, and Hewlett Packard Enterprise has a payment obligation for a specified portion of the cost of those remediation projects. In addition, HP will share with Hewlett Packard Enterprise other environmental liabilities as set forth in the separation and distribution agreement. HP is indemnified in whole or in part by Hewlett Packard Enterprise for liabilities arising from the assets assigned to Hewlett Packard Enterprise and for certain environmental matters as detailed in the separation and distribution agreement.

Guarantees, Indemnifcations, an

Guarantees, Indemnifcations, and Warranties	6 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2016
Guarantees, Indemnifications, and Warranties
Guarantees, Indemnifications and Warranties	Note 15: Guarantees, Indemnifications and Warranties Guarantees In the ordinary course of business, HP may issue performance guarantees to certain of its clients, customers and other parties pursuant to which HP has guaranteed the performance obligations of third parties. Some of those guarantees may be backed by standby letters of credit or surety bonds. In general, HP would be obligated to perform over the term of the guarantee in the event a specified triggering event occurs as defined by the guarantee. HP believes the likelihood of having to perform under a material guarantee is remote. Indemnifications In the ordinary course of business, HP enters into contractual arrangements under which HP may agree to indemnify a third party to such arrangement from any losses incurred relating to the services they perform on behalf of HP or for losses arising from certain events as defined within the particular contract, which may include, for example, litigation or claims relating to past performance. HP also provides indemnifications to certain vendors and customers against claims of IP infringement made by third parties arising from the vendors' and customers' use of HP's software products and services and certain other matters. Some indemnifications may not be subject to maximum loss clauses. Historically, payments made related to these indemnifications have been immaterial. Cross-Indemnifications with Hewlett Packard Enterprise Under the separation and distribution agreement, HP agreed to indemnify Hewlett Packard Enterprise, each of its subsidiaries and each of their respective directors, officers and employees from and against all liabilities relating to, arising out of or resulting from, among other matters, the liabilities allocated to HP as part of the Separation. Hewlett Packard Enterprise similarly agreed to indemnify HP, each of its subsidiaries and each of their respective directors, officers and employees from and against all liabilities relating to, arising out of or resulting from, among other matters, the liabilities allocated to Hewlett Packard Enterprise as part of the Separation. HP expects Hewlett Packard Enterprise to fully perform under the terms of the separation and distribution agreement. For information on the cross-indemnifications related to the tax matter agreements and litigations effective upon the Separation on November 1, 2015, see Note 7, "Taxes on Earnings" and Note 14, "Litigation and Contingencies", respectively. Warranty HP accrues the estimated cost of product warranties at the time it recognizes revenue. HP engages in extensive product quality programs and processes, including actively monitoring and evaluating the quality of its component suppliers; however, contractual warranty terms, repair costs, product call rates, average cost per call, current period product shipments and ongoing product failure rates, as well as specific product class failures outside of HP's baseline experience, affect the estimated warranty obligation. HP's aggregate product warranty liabilities and changes were as follows: Six months ended April 30, 2016 In millions Balance at beginning of period $ Accruals for warranties issued Adjustments related to pre-existing warranties (including changes in estimates) ) Settlements made (in cash or in kind) ) ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Balance at end of period $ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

Divestiture

Divestiture	6 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2016
Divestiture
Divestiture	Note 16: Divestiture During the second quarter of fiscal 2016, HP entered into an agreement to divest certain technology assets, including licensing and distribution rights, for certain software offerings to Open Text Corporation, an enterprise information management company for $170 million. This divestiture was completed in the U.S. during the second quarter of fiscal 2016. The sale is expected to be completed in the remaining jurisdictions during the third quarter of fiscal 2016, subject to customary closing conditions. The software assets sold were previously reported within the Commercial Hardware business unit within the Printing segment. The gain associated with this divestiture was included in Selling, general and administrative expenses on the Consolidated Condensed Statements of Earnings.

Basis of Presentation Policies

Basis of Presentation Policies (Policies)	6 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2016
Overview and Basis of Presentation
Basis of Presentation	Basis of Presentation The accompanying Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements of HP and its wholly-owned subsidiaries are prepared in conformity with United States ("U.S.") generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"). The interim financial information is unaudited, but reflects all normal adjustments that are necessary to provide a fair statement of results for the interim periods presented. This interim information should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2015 in the Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on December 16, 2015 and in the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on April 27, 2016. The Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheet for October 31, 2015 was derived from audited financial statements. After the Separation, HP no longer consolidates the financial results of Hewlett Packard Enterprise within its financial results of continuing operations. For all the periods prior to the Separation, the financial results of Hewlett Packard Enterprise are presented as net earnings from discontinued operations in the Consolidated Condensed Statements of Earnings and assets and liabilities from discontinued operations in the Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets. Fiscal 2015 information in the accompanying Notes to the Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements have been revised to reflect the effect of the Separation, except for balances related to stockholders' (deficit) equity. The historical statements of comprehensive income and cash flows have not been revised to reflect the effect of the Separation. For further information on discontinued operations, see Note 2, "Discontinued Operations".
Principles of Consolidation	Principles of Consolidation The Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements include the accounts of HP and its subsidiaries and affiliates in which HP has a controlling financial interest or is the primary beneficiary. HP presents non-controlling interests as a separate component within Total stockholders' (deficit) equity in the Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets. All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated.
Use of Estimates	Use of Estimates The preparation of financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in HP's Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ materially from those estimates.
Accounting Pronouncements	Accounting Pronouncements In March 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued guidance which amends the existing accounting standards for share-based payments. The amendment changes the accounting for share-based payment transactions, including the income tax consequences, classification of awards as either equity or liabilities, and classification on the statements of cash flows. HP is required to adopt the guidance in the first quarter of fiscal 2018. Earlier adoption is permitted. HP is currently evaluating the timing and the impact of this guidance on its Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements. In February 2016, the FASB issued guidance which amends the existing accounting standards for leases. Consistent with current guidance, the recognition, measurement, and presentation of expenses and cash flows arising from a lease by a lessee primarily will depend on its classification. Under the new guidance, a lessee will be required to recognize assets and liabilities for all leases with lease terms of more than twelve months. HP is required to adopt the guidance in the first quarter of fiscal 2020 using a modified retrospective approach. HP is currently evaluating the timing and the impact of this guidance on its Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements. In January 2016, the FASB issued guidance which amends the existing accounting standards for the recognition and measurement of financial assets and financial liabilities. The updated guidance primarily addresses certain aspects of recognition, measurement, presentation, and disclosure of financial instruments. HP is required to adopt the guidance in the first quarter of fiscal 2019. The amendments should be applied by means of a cumulative-effect adjustment to the balance sheet as of the beginning of the fiscal year of adoption, with other amendments related specifically to equity securities without readily determinable fair values applied prospectively. HP is currently evaluating the timing and the impact of this guidance on its Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements. In April 2015, the FASB amended the existing accounting standards for intangible assets. The amendment provides explicit guidance to customers in determining the accounting for fees paid in a cloud computing arrangement, wherein the arrangements that do not convey a software license to the customer are accounted for as service contracts. HP is required to adopt the guidance in the first quarter of fiscal 2017; however early adoption is permitted. The amendment may be adopted either prospectively to all arrangements entered into or materially modified after the effective date or retrospectively. HP is currently evaluating the impact of this guidance on its Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements. In April 2015, the FASB amended the existing accounting standards for imputation of interest. The amendment requires that debt issuance costs related to a recognized debt liability be presented on the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of that debt liability, consistent with debt discounts. The recognition and measurement guidance for debt issuance costs are not affected by this amendment. HP is required to adopt the guidance in the first quarter of fiscal 2017. Early adoption is permitted. The amendment should be applied retrospectively with the adjusted balance sheet of each individual period presented, in order to reflect the period-specific effects of applying the new guidance. HP is currently evaluating the timing and the impact of this guidance on its Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements. In May 2014, the FASB amended the existing accounting standards for revenue recognition. The amendments are based on the principle that revenue should be recognized to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. In August 2015, the FASB issued an accounting standard update for a one-year deferral of the effective date, with an option of applying the standard on the original effective date, which for HP is the first quarter of fiscal 2018. In accordance with this deferral, HP is required to adopt these amendments in the first quarter of fiscal 2019. The amendments may be applied retrospectively to each prior period presented or retrospectively with the cumulative effect recognized as of the date of initial application. HP is continuing to evaluate the impact of this guidance and the transition alternatives on its Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements.
Discontinued Operations	After the Separation, HP no longer consolidates the financial results of Hewlett Packard Enterprise within its financial results of continuing operations. For all the periods prior to the Separation, the financial results of Hewlett Packard Enterprise are presented as net earnings from discontinued operations in the Consolidated Condensed Statements of Earnings and assets and liabilities from discontinued operations in the Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets.
Segment Reporting Policy	The accounting policies used to derive segment results are substantially the same as those used by the Company in preparing the financial statements. HP derives the results of the business segments directly from its internal management reporting system. Segment net revenue includes revenues from sales to external customers and intersegment revenues that reflect transactions between the segments on an arm's-length basis. HP's consolidated net revenue is derived and reported after the elimination of intersegment revenues from such arrangements. HP does not allocate to its segments certain operating expenses, which it manages at the corporate level. These unallocated costs include certain corporate governance costs, stock-based compensation expense, restructuring charges, amortization of intangible assets and non-operating retirement-related credits.
Employer Contributions and Funding Policy	Employer Contributions and Funding Policy HP's policy is to fund its pension plans so that it makes at least the minimum contribution required by local government, funding and taxing authorities. HP's pension and other post-retirement benefit costs and obligations depend on various assumptions. Differences between expected and actual returns on investments and changes in discount rates and other actuarial assumptions are reflected as unrecognized gains or losses, and such gains or losses are amortized to earnings in future periods. A deterioration in the funded status of a plan could result in a need for additional company contributions or an increase in net pension and post-retirement benefit costs in future periods. Actuarial gains or losses are determined at the measurement date and amortized over the remaining service life for active plans or the life expectancy of plan participants for frozen plans.
Stock-Based Compensation	Restricted Stock Awards HP uses the closing stock price on the grant date to estimate the fair value of service-based restricted stock units. HP estimates the fair value of restricted stock units subject to performance-adjusted vesting conditions using a combination of the closing stock price on the grant date and the Monte Carlo simulation model . Stock Options HP utilizes the Black-Scholes-Merton option pricing formula to estimate the fair value of stock options subject to service-based vesting conditions. HP estimates the fair value of stock options subject to performance-contingent vesting conditions using a combination of a Monte Carlo simulation model and a lattice model, as these awards contain market conditions.
Taxes on Earnings	HP and Hewlett Packard Enterprise have contractually agreed to share the responsibility of certain tax exposures, and as such have recorded indemnification assets and liabilities pursuant to the TMA. HP recognizes interest income from favorable settlements and interest expense and penalties accrued on unrecognized tax benefits in the provision for taxes in the Consolidated Condensed Statements of Earnings. Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities In 2015, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2015-17, "Balance Sheet Classification of Deferred Taxes", which simplifies the presentation of deferred income taxes. This guidance requires that deferred tax liabilities and assets be classified as non-current in a classified statement of financial position. HP early adopted the FASB's new accounting guidance prospectively for the interim period beginning November 1, 2015; thus, the prior reporting period was not retrospectively adjusted. HP periodically engages in intercompany advanced royalty payment arrangements that may result in advance payments between subsidiaries in different tax jurisdictions. When the local tax treatment of the intercompany licensing arrangements differs from U.S. GAAP treatment, deferred taxes are recognized.
Transfers and Servicing Trade Receivables Policy	These financing arrangements, which in certain circumstances may contain partial recourse, result in a transfer of HP's receivables and risk to the third party. As these transfers qualify as true sales under the applicable accounting guidance, the receivables are derecognized from the Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets upon transfer, and HP receives a payment for the receivables from the third party within a mutually agreed upon time period. For arrangements involving an element of recourse, the recourse obligation is measured using market data from the similar transactions and reported as a current liability in the Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets.
Fair Value	Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Fair Value Hierarchy HP uses valuation techniques that are based upon observable and unobservable inputs. Observable inputs are developed using market data such as publicly available information and reflect the assumptions market participants would use, while unobservable inputs are developed using the best information available about the assumptions market participants would use. Assets and liabilities are classified in the fair value hierarchy based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement: Level 1—Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. Level 2—Quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability and market-corroborated inputs. Level 3—Unobservable inputs for the asset or liability. The fair value hierarchy gives the highest priority to observable inputs and lowest priority to unobservable inputs. Valuation Techniques Cash Equivalents and Investments: HP holds time deposits, money market funds, mutual funds, other debt securities primarily consisting of corporate and foreign government notes and bonds, and common stock and equivalents. HP values cash equivalents and equity investments using quoted market prices, alternative pricing sources, including net asset value, or models utilizing market observable inputs. The fair value of debt investments was based on quoted market prices or model-driven valuations using inputs primarily derived from or corroborated by observable market data, and, in certain instances, valuation models that utilize assumptions which cannot be corroborated with observable market data. Derivative Instruments: From time to time HP uses forward contracts, interest rate and total return swaps and option contracts to hedge certain foreign currency and interest rate exposures. HP uses industry standard valuation models to measure fair value. Where applicable, these models project future cash flows and discount the future amounts to present value using market-based observable inputs, including interest rate curves, HP and counterparty credit risk, foreign currency rates, and forward and spot prices for currencies and interest rates. See Note 10, "Financial Instruments" for a further discussion of HP's use of derivative instruments. Other Fair Value Disclosures Short- and Long-Term Debt: HP estimates the fair value of its debt primarily using an expected present value technique, which is based on observable market inputs using interest rates currently available to companies of similar credit standing for similar terms and remaining maturities, and considering its own credit risk. The portion of HP's debt that is hedged is reflected in the Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets as an amount equal to the debt's carrying amount and a fair value adjustment representing changes in the fair value of the hedged debt obligations arising from movements in benchmark interest rates. The estimated fair value of HP's short- and long-term debt was $6.9 billion at April 30, 2016, compared to its carrying amount of $6.8 billion at that date. The estimated fair value of HP's short- and long-term debt approximated its carrying value of $8.9 billion at October 31, 2015. If measured at fair value in the Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets, short- and long-term debt would be classified in Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy. Other Financial Instruments: For the balance of HP's financial instruments, primarily accounts receivable, accounts payable and financial liabilities included in Other accrued liabilities, the carrying amounts approximate fair value due to their short maturities. If measured at fair value in the Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets, other financial instruments would be classified in Level 2 or Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy. Non-Marketable Equity Investments and Non-Financial Assets: HP's non-marketable equity investments and non-financial assets, such as goodwill, intangible assets and property, plant and equipment, are recorded at fair value in the period an impairment charge is recognized. If measured at fair value in the Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets, non-marketable equity investments and non-financial assets would generally be classified in Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.
Cash equivalents and available-for-sale investments	All highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less at the date of acquisition are considered cash equivalents.
Debt and Marketable Equity Securities	Equity securities in privately held companies include cost basis and equity method investments and are included in Other non-current assets on the Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets.
Derivative Financial Instruments	Derivative Instruments HP uses derivatives to offset business exposure to foreign currency and interest rate risk on expected future cash flows and on certain existing assets and liabilities. As part of its risk management strategy, HP uses derivative instruments, primarily forward contracts, interest rate swaps, total return swaps and, at times, option contracts to hedge certain foreign currency, interest rate and, to a lesser extent, equity exposures. HP may designate its derivative contracts as fair value hedges or cash flow hedges. Additionally, for derivatives not designated as hedging instruments, HP categorizes those economic hedges as other derivatives. HP recognizes all derivative instruments at fair value in the Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets. HP classifies cash flows from its derivative programs with the activities that correspond to the underlying hedged items on the Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flows. As a result of its use of derivative instruments, HP is exposed to the risk that its counterparties will fail to meet their contractual obligations. Master netting agreements mitigate credit exposure to counterparties by permitting HP to net amounts due from HP to counterparty against amounts due to HP from the same counterparty under certain conditions. To further limit credit risk, HP has collateral security agreements that allow HP to hold collateral from, or require HP to post collateral to, counterparties when aggregate derivative fair values exceed contractually established thresholds which are generally based on the credit ratings of HP and its counterparties. If HP's or the counterparty's credit rating falls below a specified credit rating, either party has the right to request full collateralization of the derivatives' net liability position. Fair Value Hedges HP enters into fair value hedges, such as interest rate swaps, to reduce the exposure of its debt portfolio to changes in fair value resulting from changes in interest rates by achieving a primarily U.S. dollar London Interbank Offered Rate ("LIBOR")-based floating interest expense. For derivative instruments that are designated and qualify as fair value hedges, HP recognizes the change in fair value of the derivative instrument, as well as the offsetting change in the fair value of the hedged item, in Interest and other, net on the Consolidated Condensed Statements of Earnings in the period of change. Cash Flow Hedges HP uses forward contracts and at times, option contracts designated as cash flow hedges to protect against the foreign currency exchange rate risks inherent in its forecasted net revenue and, to a lesser extent, cost of revenue, operating expenses, and intercompany loans denominated in currencies other than the U.S. dollar. HP's foreign currency cash flow hedges mature generally within twelve months; however, hedges related to longer term procurement arrangements extend several years and forward contracts associated with intercompany loans extend for the duration of the lease or loan term, which typically range from two to five years. For derivative instruments that are designated and qualify as cash flow hedges, HP initially records changes in fair value for the effective portion of the derivative instrument in Accumulated other comprehensive loss as a separate component of stockholders' (deficit) equity on the Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets and subsequently reclassifies these amounts into earnings in the period during which the hedged transaction is recognized in earnings. HP reports the effective portion of its cash flow hedges in the same financial statement line item as changes in the fair value of the hedged item. Net Investment Hedges HP used forward contracts designated as net investment hedges to hedge net investments in certain foreign subsidiaries whose functional currency was the local currency. As part of the Separation, HP disposed of all these foreign subsidiaries and no longer utilizes net investment hedges. HP recorded the effective portion of such derivative instruments together with changes in the fair value of the hedged items in Cumulative translation adjustment as a separate component of stockholders' (deficit) equity in the Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets. Other Derivatives Other derivatives not designated as hedging instruments consist primarily of forward contracts used to hedge foreign currency-denominated balance sheet exposures. HP uses total return swaps to hedge its executive deferred compensation plan liability. For derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments, HP recognizes changes in fair value of the derivative instrument, as well as the offsetting change in the fair value of the hedged item, in Interest and other, net in the Consolidated Condensed Statements of Earnings in the period of change. Hedge Effectiveness For interest rate swaps designated as fair value hedges, HP measures hedge effectiveness by offsetting the change in fair value of the hedged item with the change in fair value of the derivative. For foreign currency options and forward contracts designated as cash flow hedges, HP measures hedge effectiveness by comparing the cumulative change in fair value of the hedge contract with the cumulative change in fair value of the hedged item, both of which are based on forward rates. HP recognizes any ineffective portion of the hedge in the Consolidated Condensed Statements of Earnings in the same period in which ineffectiveness occurs. Amounts excluded from the assessment of effectiveness are recognized in the Consolidated Condensed Statements of Earnings in the period they arise.
Offsetting of Derivatives	Offsetting of Derivative Instruments HP recognizes all derivative instruments on a gross basis in the Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets. HP does not offset the fair value of its derivative instruments against the fair value of cash collateral posted under its collateral security agreements. As of April 30, 2016 and October 31, 2015, information related to the potential effect of HP's master netting agreements.
Net Earnings per share	HP calculates basic net EPS using net earnings and the weighted-average number of shares outstanding during the reporting period. Diluted net EPS includes any dilutive effect of restricted stock awards, stock options, performance-based awards and shares purchased under the employee stock purchase plan. (1) HP considers restricted stock that provides the holder a non-forfeitable right to receive dividends to be participating securities. There were no participating securities for net earnings allocation in any period presented. (2) HP excludes stock options and restricted stock units where the assumed proceeds exceed the average market price from the calculation of diluted net EPS, because their effect would be anti-dilutive. The assumed proceeds of a stock option include the sum of its exercise price, average unrecognized compensation cost and excess tax benefits. The assumed proceeds of a restricted stock unit include the sum of its average unrecognized compensation cost and excess tax benefits.
Litigation and Contingencies	HP is involved in lawsuits, claims, investigations and proceedings, including those identified below, consisting of intellectual property, commercial, securities, employment, employee benefits, regulatory and environmental matters that arise in the ordinary course of business. HP accrues a liability when management believes that it is both probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount of loss can be reasonably estimated. HP reviews these matters at least quarterly and adjusts its accruals to reflect the impact of negotiations, settlements, rulings, advice of legal counsel, and other information and events pertaining to a particular case. Litigation is inherently unpredictable. However, HP believes it has valid defenses with respect to legal matters pending against it. Nevertheless, cash flows or results of operations could be materially affected in any particular period by the resolution of one or more of these contingencies.
Warranty	Warranty HP accrues the estimated cost of product warranties at the time it recognizes revenue. HP engages in extensive product quality programs and processes, including actively monitoring and evaluating the quality of its component suppliers; however, contractual warranty terms, repair costs, product call rates, average cost per call, current period product shipments and ongoing product failure rates, as well as specific product class failures outside of HP's baseline experience, affect the estimated warranty obligation.

Discontinued Operations (Tables

Discontinued Operations (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2016
Discontinued Operations
Schedule of operating results of discontinued operations	Three months ended April 30 Six months ended April 30 2016 2015 2016 2015 In millions, except per share amounts Net revenue $ — $ $ — $ Cost of revenue (1) — — Expenses (2) Interest and other, net (3)(4) ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ (Loss) earnings from discontinued operations before taxes ) ) Benefit from (provision for) taxes (4) ) ) ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ (Loss) earnings from discontinued operations, net of taxes $ ) $ $ ) $ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ (1) Cost of products, cost of services and financing interest. (2) Expenses for the three and six months ended April 30, 2016 were primarily related to separation costs. (3) In fiscal 2015, allocation of interest to Hewlett Packard Enterprise was based on using the average effective interest rate of the debt assumed by Hewlett Packard Enterprise and the debt repaid as part of the Separation. (4) Interest and other, net for the three and six months ended April 30, 2016 includes $17 million of net tax indemnification credits and Benefit from (provision for) taxes for the three and six months ended April 30, 2016 includes $16 million of the tax impact relating to the above credits, in connection with the Tax Matters Agreement (the "TMA"). For more information on tax indemnifications and the TMA, see Note 7, "Taxes on Earnings". Three months ended April 30, 2015 Six months ended April 30, 2015 In millions Depreciation and amortization $ $ Purchases of property, plant and equipment $ $ The following table presents assets and liabilities that were transferred to Hewlett Packard Enterprise as of November 1, 2015 and presented as discontinued operations in the Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets as of October 31, 2015: In millions Cash and cash equivalents $ Accounts receivable Financing receivables Inventory Other current assets ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Total current assets of discontinued operations $ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Property, plant and equipment $ Goodwill Long-term financing receivables and other non-current assets ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Total non-current assets of discontinued operations $ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Notes payable and short-term borrowings $ Accounts payable Employee compensation and benefits Taxes on earnings Deferred revenue Other accrued liabilities ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Total current liabilities of discontinued operations $ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Long-term debt $ Other non-current liabilities ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Total non-current liabilities of discontinued operations $ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

Segment Information (Tables)

Segment Information (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2016
Segment Information
Schedule of revenue and earnings by Segment	Personal Systems Printing Corporate Investments Total Segments Intersegment Eliminations and Other (1) Total In millions Three months ended April 30, 2016 Net revenue $ $ $ $ $ ) $ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Earnings (loss) from operations $ $ $ ) $ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Three months ended April 30, 2015 Net revenue $ $ $ $ $ ) $ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Earnings (loss) from operations $ $ $ ) $ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Six months ended April 30, 2016 Net revenue $ $ $ $ $ $ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Earnings (loss) from operations $ $ $ ) $ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Six months ended April 30, 2015 Net revenue $ $ $ $ $ ) $ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Earnings (loss) from operations $ $ $ ) $ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ (1) Other includes adjustments for sales to entities which, prior to the Separation, were included in intersegment eliminations. For the six months ended April 30, 2016, the amount includes the recognition of revenue previously deferred in relation to sales to the pre-Separation finance entity. For the six months ended April 30, 2015, the amount includes the elimination of intercompany sales to the pre-Separation finance entity, which is included in discontinued operations. The related cost adjustments are reflected in the reconciliation of the segment earnings to HP's consolidated earnings as included below.
Schedule of Net Reconciliation of Revenues and Earnings before Taxes from Segments to Consolidated	Three months ended April 30 Six months ended April 30 2016 2015 2016 2015 In millions Net Revenue: Total segments $ $ $ $ Intersegment net revenue eliminations and other ) ) ) ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Total net revenue $ $ $ $ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Earnings from continuing operations before taxes: Total segment earnings from operations $ $ $ $ Corporate and unallocated costs and eliminations ) ) ) ) Stock-based compensation expense ) ) ) ) Restructuring charges ) ) ) ) Amortization of intangible assets ) ) ) ) Non-operating retirement-related credits Interest and other, net ) ) ) ) ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Total earnings from continuing operations before taxes $ $ $ $ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​
Schedule of Revenue by Segment and Business Unit	Three months ended April 30 Six months ended April 30 2016 2015 2016 2015 In millions Notebooks $ $ $ $ Desktops Workstations Other ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Personal Systems ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Supplies Commercial Hardware Consumer Hardware ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Printing ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Corporate Investments ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Total segment net revenue ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Intersegment net revenue eliminations and other ) ) ) ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Total net revenue $ $ $ $ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

Restructuring (Tables)

Restructuring (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2016
Restructuring
Summary of cost saving plan activities	As of April 30, 2016 Three months ended April 30, 2016 Charges Six months ended April 30, 2016 Accrued Balance, October 31, 2015 Accrued Balance, April 30, 2016 Total Costs Incurred to Date Total Expected Costs to Be Incurred Charges Cash Payments Non-Cash and Other Adjustments In millions Fiscal 2015 Plan Severance and PRP $ $ $ $ ) $ ) $ $ $ Infrastructure and other — ) ) ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Total $ $ $ $ ) $ ) $ $ $ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

Retirement and Post-Retiremen27

Retirement and Post-Retirement Benefit Plans (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2016
Retirement and Post-Retirement Benefit Plans
Schedule of pension and post-retirement benefit (credit) cost	Three months ended April 30 U.S. Defined Benefit Plans Non-U.S. Defined Benefit Plans Post- Retirement Benefit Plans 2016 2015 2016 2015 2016 2015 In millions Service cost $ — $ — $ $ $ — $ Interest cost Expected return on plan assets ) ) ) ) ) ) Amortization and deferrals: Actuarial loss (gain) ) ) Prior service benefit — — ) ) ) ) ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Net periodic benefit (credit) cost ) ) ) ) Settlement loss — — — Special termination benefits — — — — Plan (credit) expense allocation (1) — — — ) — ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Total periodic benefit (credit) cost from continuing operations ) ) ) ) ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Summary of total periodic benefit (credit) cost: Continuing operations ) ) ) ) Discontinued operations — — — ) ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Total periodic benefit (credit) cost $ ) $ ) $ $ $ ) $ ) ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Six months ended April 30 U.S. Defined Benefit Plans Non-U.S. Defined Benefit Plans Post- Retirement Benefit Plans 2016 2015 2016 2015 2016 2015 In millions Service cost $ — $ — $ $ $ — $ Interest cost Expected return on plan assets ) ) ) ) ) ) Amortization and deferrals: Actuarial loss (gain) ) ) Prior service benefit — — ) ) ) ) ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Net periodic benefit (credit) cost ) ) ) ) Settlement loss — — — Special termination benefits — — — — Plan (credit) expense allocation (1) — — — ) — ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Total periodic benefit (credit) cost from continuing operations ) ) ) ) ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Summary of total periodic benefit (credit) cost: Continuing operations ) ) ) ) Discontinued operations — — — ) ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Total periodic benefit (credit) cost $ ) $ ) $ $ $ ) $ ) ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ (1) Plan (credit) expense allocation relates to the employees of HP covered under Hewlett Packard Enterprise plans or employees of Hewlett Packard Enterprise covered under HP plans.

Stock-Based Compensation (Table

Stock-Based Compensation (Table)	6 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2016
Share-based compensation
Schedule of stock based compensation expense and the resulting tax benefits from continuing operations	Three months ended April 30 Six months ended April 30 2016 2015 2016 2015 In millions Stock-based compensation expense $ $ $ $ Income tax benefit ) ) ) ) ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Stock-based compensation expense, net of tax $ $ $ $ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​
Schedule of restricted stock award activity	Six months ended April 30, 2016 Shares Weighted- Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share In thousands Outstanding at beginning of period $ Granted $ Vested ) $ Cancelled Awards ) $ Forfeited ) $ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Outstanding at end of period $ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​
Stock Options
Share-based compensation
Schedule of weighted-average fair value and the assumptions used to measure fair value	Three months ended April 30 Six months ended April 30 2016 2015 2016 2015 Weighted-average fair value (1) $ $ $ $ Expected volatility (2) % % % % Risk-free interest rate (3) % % % % Expected dividend yield (4) % % % % Expected term in years (5) (1) The weighted-average fair value was based on stock options granted during the period. (2) For all awards granted in fiscal 2016, expected volatility was estimated using the leverage-adjusted average of the term-matching volatilities of peer companies due to the lack of volume of forward traded options, which precluded the use of implied volatility. For all awards granted in fiscal 2015, expected volatility was estimated using the implied volatility derived from options traded on HP's common stock. (3) The risk-free interest rate was estimated based on the yield on U.S. Treasury zero-coupon issues. (4) The expected dividend yield represents a constant dividend yield applied for the duration of the expected term of the award. (5) For awards subject to service-based vesting, due to the lack of historical exercise and post-vesting termination patterns of the post-Separation employee base, the expected term was estimated using a simplified method for all awards granted in fiscal 2016 and the expected term was estimated using historical exercise and post-vesting termination patterns for all awards granted in fiscal 2015; and for performance-contingent awards, the expected term represents an output from the lattice model.
Schedule of stock options activity	Six months ended April 30, 2016 Shares Weighted- Average Exercise Price Weighted- Average Remaining Contractual Term Aggregate Intrinsic Value In thousands In years In millions Outstanding at beginning of period $ Granted $ Exercised ) $ Cancelled Awards ) $ Forfeited and expired ) $ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Outstanding at end of period $ $ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Vested and expected to vest at end of period $ $ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Exercisable at end of period $ $ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​
Performance-Based restricted stock units
Share-based compensation
Schedule of weighted-average fair value and the assumptions used to measure fair value	Six months ended April 30 2016 2015 Weighted-average fair value (1) $ $ Expected volatility (2) % % Risk-free interest rate (3) % % Expected performance period in years (4) (1) The weighted-average fair value was based on performance-adjusted restricted stock units granted during the period. (2) The expected volatility was estimated using the historical volatility derived from HP's common stock. (3) The risk-free interest rate was estimated based on the yield on U.S. Treasury zero-coupon issues. (4) The expected performance period was estimated based on the length of the remaining performance period from the grant date.

Balance Sheet Details (Table)

Balance Sheet Details (Table)	6 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2016
Balance Sheet Details
Accounts Receivable	As of April 30, 2016 October 31, 2015 In millions Accounts receivable $ $ Allowance for doubtful accounts ) ) ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ $ $ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​
Schedule of allowance for doubtful accounts related to accounts receivable	Six months ended April 30, 2016 In millions Balance at beginning of period $ Provision for doubtful accounts Deductions, net of recoveries ) ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Balance at end of period $ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​
Schedule of transferred trade receivables not collected from the third parties	Six months ended April 30, 2016 In millions Balance at beginning of period $ Trade receivables sold Cash receipts ) Foreign currency and other ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Balance at end of period $ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​
Inventory	As of April 30, 2016 October 31, 2015 In millions Finished goods $ $ Purchased parts and fabricated assemblies ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ $ $ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​
Other Current Assets	As of April 30, 2016 October 31, 2015 In millions Value-added taxes receivable $ $ Supplier and other receivables Prepaid and other current assets Deferred tax assets (1) — ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ $ $ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ (1) Effective beginning November 1, 2015, HP prospectively adopted ASU 2015-17, "Balance Sheet Classification of Deferred Taxes" and as a result classified all deferred tax assets and liabilities as non-current.
Property, Plant and Equipment	As of April 30, 2016 October 31, 2015 In millions Land, buildings and leasehold improvements $ $ Machinery and equipment, including equipment held for lease ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Accumulated depreciation ) ) ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ $ $ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​
Other Non-Current Assets	As of April 30, 2016 October 31, 2015 In millions Tax indemnifications receivable (1) $ $ — Deferred tax assets (2) Other ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ $ $ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ (1) In connection with the Tax Matters Agreement discussed under Note 7, "Taxes on Earnings". (2) Effective beginning November 1, 2015, HP prospectively adopted ASU 2015-17, "Balance Sheet Classification of Deferred Taxes" and as a result classified all deferred tax assets and liabilities as non-current.
Other Accrued Liabilities	As of April 30, 2016 October 31, 2015 In millions Other accrued taxes $ $ Warranty Sales and marketing programs Other ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ $ $ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​
Other Non-Current Liabilities	As of April 30, 2016 October 31, 2015 In millions Pension, post-retirement, and post-employment liabilities $ $ Deferred tax liability Tax liability Deferred revenue Tax indemnifications payable (1) — Other ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ $ $ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ (1) In connection with the Tax Matters Agreement discussed under Note 7, "Taxes on Earnings".

Fair Value (Tables)

Fair Value (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2016
Fair Value
Assets and Liabilities Measured and Recorded at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis	As of April 30, 2016 As of October 31, 2015 Fair Value Measured Using Fair Value Measured Using Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total In millions Assets: Cash Equivalents and Investments: Time deposits $ — $ $ — $ $ — $ $ — $ Money market funds — — — — Marketable equity securities — — Foreign bonds — — — — Other debt securities — — — — Derivative Instruments: Interest rate contracts — — — — Foreign currency contracts — — — Other derivatives — — — — ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Total Assets $ $ $ — $ $ $ $ $ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Liabilities: Derivative Instruments: Foreign currency contracts $ — $ $ $ $ — $ $ $ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Total Liabilities $ — $ $ $ $ — $ $ $ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

Financial Instruments (Tables)

Financial Instruments (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2016
Financial Instruments
Schedule of cash equivalents and available-for-sale investments	As of April 30, 2016 As of October 31, 2015 Cost Gross Unrealized Gain Gross Unrealized Loss Fair Value Cost Gross Unrealized Gain Gross Unrealized Loss Fair Value In millions Cash Equivalents: Time deposits $ $ — $ — $ $ $ — $ — $ Money market funds — — — — ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Total cash equivalents — — — — ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Available-for-Sale Investments: Equity securities in public companies — — Foreign bonds — — Other debt securities — — — — ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Total available-for-sale investments — — ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Total cash equivalents and available-for-sale investments $ $ $ — $ $ $ $ — $ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​
Schedule of contractual maturities of investments in available-for-sale debt securities	As of April 30, 2016 Amortized Cost Fair Value In millions Due in one year $ $ Due in one to five years $ — $ — Due in more than five years $ $
Schedule of gross notional and fair value of derivative financial instruments in the Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets	As of April 30, 2016 As of October 31, 2015 Outstanding Gross Notional Other Current Assets Other Non-Current Assets Other Accrued Liabilities Other Non-Current Liabilities Outstanding Gross Notional Other Current Assets Other Non-Current Assets Other Accrued Liabilities Other Non-Current Liabilities In millions Derivatives designated as hedging instruments Fair value hedges: Interest rate contracts $ $ — $ $ — $ — $ $ $ $ — $ — Cash flow hedges: Foreign currency contracts ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Total derivatives designated as hedging instruments ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments Foreign currency contracts — Other derivatives — — — — — — ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Total derivatives not designated as hedging instruments — ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Total derivatives $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​
Schedule of information related to the potential effect of entity's master netting agreements and collateral security agreements	In the Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets Gross Amounts Not Offset Gross Amount Recognized (i) Gross Amount Offset (ii) Net Amount Presented (iii) = (i)–(ii) Derivatives (iv) Financial Collateral (v) Net Amount (vi) = (iii)–(iv)–(v) In millions As of April 30, 2016 Derivative assets $ $ — $ $ $ (1) $ Derivative liabilities $ $ — $ $ $ (2) $ As of October 31, 2015 Derivative assets $ $ — $ $ $ (1) $ Derivative liabilities $ $ — $ $ $ — $ (1) Represents the cash collateral posted by counterparties as of the respective reporting date for HP's asset position, net of derivative amounts that could be offset, as of, generally, two business days prior to the respective reporting date. (2) Represents the collateral posted by HP through re-use of counterparty cash collateral as of the respective reporting date for HP's liability position, net of derivative amounts that could be offset, as of, generally, two business days prior to the respective reporting date.
Schedule of pre-tax effect of derivative instruments and related hedged items in a fair value hedging relationship	Gain (Loss) Recognized in Earnings on Derivative and Related Hedged Item Derivative Instrument Location Three months ended April 30, 2016 Six months ended April 30, 2016 Hedged Item Location Three months ended April 30, 2016 Six months ended April 30, 2016 In millions In millions Interest rate contracts Interest and other, net $ $ Fixed-rate debt Interest and other, net $ ) $ ) Gain (Loss) Recognized in Earnings on Derivative and Related Hedged Item Derivative Instrument Location Three months ended April 30, 2015 Six months ended April 30, 2015 Hedged Item Location Three months ended April 30, 2015 Six months ended April 30, 2015 In millions In millions Interest rate contracts Interest and other, net $ ) $ Fixed-rate debt Interest and other, net $ $ )
Schedule of pre-tax effect of derivative instruments in cash flow hedging relationships	Gain (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income ("OCI") on Derivatives (Effective Portion) Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI Into Earnings (Effective Portion) Three months ended April 30, 2016 Six months ended April 30, 2016 Location Three months ended April 30, 2016 Six months ended April 30, 2016 In millions In millions Cash flow hedges: Foreign currency contracts $ ) $ ) Net revenue $ $ Cost of revenue ) ) Operating expenses — — Interest and other, net ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Total $ ) $ ) $ $ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Gain (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income ("OCI") on Derivatives (Effective Portion) Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI Into Earnings (Effective Portion) Three months ended April 30, 2015 Six months ended April 30, 2015 Location Three months ended April 30, 2015 Six months ended April 30, 2015 In millions In millions Cash flow hedges: Foreign currency contracts $ ) $ Net revenue $ $ Cost of revenue ) ) Operating expenses ) ) Interest and other, net — — ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Continuing Operations $ ) $ Continuing Operations $ $ Discontinued Operations Discontinued Operations ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Total $ ) $ Total $ $ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Net investment hedges: Foreign currency contracts $ — — Interest and other, net — — ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Continuing Operations — — Continuing Operations — — Discontinued Operations ) Discontinued Operations — — ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Total $ ) $ Total $ — $ — ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​
Schedule of pre-tax effect of derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments on the Consolidated Condensed Statements of Earnings	Gain (Loss) Recognized in Earnings on Derivatives Location Three months ended April 30, 2016 Three months ended April 30, 2015 Six months ended April 30, 2016 Six months ended April 30, 2015 In millions Foreign currency contracts Interest and other, net $ ) $ ) $ ) $ Other derivatives Interest and other, net ) ) ) ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Total $ ) $ ) $ ) $ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

Borrowings (Tables)

Borrowings (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2016
Borrowings
Schedule of notes payable and short-term borrowings, including the current portion of long-term debt	As of April 30, 2016 As of October 31, 2015 Amount Outstanding Weighted-Average Interest Rate Amount Outstanding Weighted-Average Interest Rate In millions In millions Current portion of long-term debt (1) $ % $ % Notes payable to banks, lines of credit and other % % ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ $ $ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ (1) During the month of November 2015, HP redeemed and repaid $2.1 billion of fixed-rate U.S. Dollar Global Notes.
Schedule of long-term debt	As of April 30, 2016 October 31, 2015 In millions U.S. Dollar Global Notes (1) 2006 Shelf Registration Statement: $500 issued at discount to par at a price of 99.694% in February 2007 at 5.4%, paid November 2015 $ — $ $750 issued at discount to par at a price of 99.932% in March 2008 at 5.5%, paid November 2015 — 2009 Shelf Registration Statement: $1,350 issued at discount to par at a price of 99.827% in December 2010 at 3.75%, due December 2020 $1,250 issued at discount to par at a price of 99.799% in May 2011 at 4.3%, due June 2021 $1,000 issued at discount to par at a price of 99.816% in September 2011 at 4.375%, due September 2021 $1,200 issued at discount to par at a price of 99.863% in September 2011 at 6.0%, due September 2041 $1,500 issued at discount to par at a price of 99.707% in December 2011 at 4.65%, due December 2021 $500 issued at discount to par at a price of 99.771% in March 2012 at 4.05%, due September 2022 $650 issued at discount to par at a price of 99.911% in December 2010 at 2.2%, paid November 2015 — $1,000 issued at discount to par at a price of 99.958% in May 2011 at 2.65%, paid November 2015 — $1,300 issued at discount to par at a price of 99.784% in September 2011 at 3.0%, paid November 2015 — $850 issued at discount to par at a price of 99.790% in December 2011 at 3.3%, paid November 2015 — $1,500 issued at discount to par at a price of 99.985% in March 2012 at 2.6%, paid November 2015 — 2012 Shelf Registration Statement: $750 issued at par in January 2014 at three-month USD LIBOR plus 0.94%, due January 2019 $1,250 issued at discount to par at a price of 99.954% in January 2014 at 2.75%, due January 2019 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Other, including capital lease obligations, at 0.51%-8.30%, due in calendar years 2016-2024 Fair value adjustment related to hedged debt Less: current portion of long-term debt ) ) ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Total long-term debt $ $ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ (1) HP may redeem some or all of the fixed-rate U.S. Dollar Global Notes at any time in accordance with the terms thereof. The U.S. Dollar Global Notes are senior unsecured debt.

Stockholders' Equity (Tables)

Stockholders' Equity (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2016
Stockholders' Equity
Schedule of tax effects related to changes in Other Comprehensive Loss	Three months ended April 30 Six months ended April 30 2016 2015 2016 2015 In millions Tax effects on change in unrealized losses on available-for-sale securities: Tax benefit on unrealized losses arising during the period $ — $ $ — $ Tax effects on change in unrealized components of cash flow hedges: Tax benefit (provision) on unrealized (losses) gains arising during the period ) Tax provision on gains reclassified into earnings ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Tax effects on change in unrealized components of defined benefit plans: Tax benefit on losses arising during the period — — Tax (benefit) provision on amortization of actuarial loss and prior service benefit ) ) ) Tax provision on Settlements and other ) ) ) ) ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ) — ) ) ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Tax benefit (provision) on change in cumulative translation adjustment — — ) ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Tax benefit on other comprehensive loss $ $ $ $ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​
Schedule of changes and reclassifications related to Other Comprehensive Loss, net of taxes	Three months ended April 30 Six months ended April 30 2016 2015 2016 2015 In millions Other comprehensive loss, net of taxes: Change in unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities: Unrealized gains (losses) arising during the period $ $ ) $ $ ) Change in unrealized components of cash flow hedges: Unrealized (losses) gains arising during the period ) Gains reclassified into earnings (1) ) ) ) ) ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ) ) ) ) ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Change in unrealized components of defined benefit plans: Losses arising during the period ) — ) — Amortization of actuarial loss and prior service benefit (2) Settlements and other — — ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Change in cumulative translation adjustment — — ) ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Other comprehensive loss, net of taxes $ ) $ ) $ ) $ ) ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ (1) Reclassification of pre-tax (gains) losses on cash flow hedges into the Consolidated Condensed Statements of Earnings was as follows:
Schedule of reclassifications of pre tax (gains) losses on cash flow hedges into the Consolidated Condensed Statements of Earnings	Three months ended April 30 Six months ended April 30 2016 2015 2016 2015 In millions Net revenue $ ) $ ) $ ) $ ) Cost of revenue Operating expenses — — Interest and other, net ) — ) — ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Continuing Operations ) ) ) ) Discontinued Operations — ) — ) ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Total $ ) $ ) $ ) $ ) ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ (2) These components are included in the computation of net pension and post-retirement benefit (credit) cost in Note 5, "Retirement and Post-Retirement Benefit Plans".
Schedule of accumulated other comprehensive Loss, net of taxes	Six months ended April 30, 2016 Net unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities Net unrealized gains (losses) on cash flow hedges Unrealized components of defined benefit plans Cumulative translation adjustment Accumulated other comprehensive loss In millions Balance at beginning of period $ $ ) $ ) $ ) $ ) Separation of Hewlett Packard Enterprise ) ) Other comprehensive income before reclassifications ) — Reclassifications of (gains) losses into earnings — ) — ) ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Balance at end of period $ $ ) $ ) $ — $ ) ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

Net Earnings Per Share (Tables)

Net Earnings Per Share (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2016
Net Earnings Per Share
Basic and diluted net Earnings Per Share calculations	Three months ended April 30 Six months ended April 30 2016 2015 2016 2015 In millions, except per share amounts Numerator: Net earnings from continuing operations $ $ $ $ Net (loss) earnings from discontinued operations ) ) ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Net earnings (1) $ $ $ $ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Denominator: Weighted-average shares used to compute basic net EPS Dilutive effect of employee stock plans ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Weighted-average shares used to compute diluted net EPS ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Basic net earnings (loss) per share: Continuing operations $ $ $ $ Discontinued operations ) ) ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Basic net earnings per share $ $ $ $ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Diluted net earnings (loss) per share: Continuing operations $ $ $ $ Discontinued operations ) ) ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Diluted net earnings per share $ $ $ $ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Anti-dilutive weighted average stock-based compensation awards (2) (1) HP considers restricted stock that provides the holder a non-forfeitable right to receive dividends to be participating securities. There were no participating securities for net earnings allocation in any period presented. (2) HP excludes stock options and restricted stock units where the assumed proceeds exceed the average market price from the calculation of diluted net EPS, because their effect would be anti-dilutive. The assumed proceeds of a stock option include the sum of its exercise price, average unrecognized compensation cost and excess tax benefits. The assumed proceeds of a restricted stock unit include the sum of its average unrecognized compensation cost and excess tax benefits.

Guarantees, Indemnifications an

Guarantees, Indemnifications and Warranties (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2016
Guarantees, Indemnifications, and Warranties
Changes in aggregate product warranty liabilities and changes	Six months ended April 30, 2016 In millions Balance at beginning of period $ Accruals for warranties issued Adjustments related to pre-existing warranties (including changes in estimates) ) Settlements made (in cash or in kind) ) ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Balance at end of period $ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

Overview and Basis of Present36

Overview and Basis of Presentation (Details)	Nov. 01, 2015shares
Overview and Basis of Presentation
Number of shares of Hewlett Packard Enterprise common stock for every share of HP Inc. common stock	1
Numbers of Hewlett Packard Enterprise common stock distributed to the HP Inc. stockholders	1,800,000,000

Discontinued Operations (Detail

Discontinued Operations (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2016	Apr. 30, 2015	Apr. 30, 2016	Apr. 30, 2015	Oct. 31, 2015
Operating results of discontinued operations
(Loss) earnings from discontinued operations, net of taxes	$ (31)	$ 278	$ (89)	$ 874
Major components of assets and liabilities included in distribution
Total current assets of discontinued operations					$ 30,592
Total non-current assets of discontinued operations					46,331
Total current liabilities of discontinued operations					21,521
Spinoff | Hewlett-Packard Enterprise
Operating results of discontinued operations
Net revenue		12,476		25,457
Cost of revenue		8,930		18,328
Expenses	41	3,112	128	5,893
Interest and other, net	17	61	17	114
(Loss) earnings from discontinued operations before taxes	(58)	373	(145)	1,122
Benefit from (provision for) taxes	27	(95)	56	(248)
(Loss) earnings from discontinued operations, net of taxes	(31)	278	(89)	874
Unregocnized Tax Benefit Indemnified by Disposed Entity	$ (16)		(16)
Significant non-cash items and capital expenditures
Depreciation and amortization		904		1,825
Purchases of property, plant and equipment		$ 834		$ 1,447
Major components of assets and liabilities included in distribution
Cash and cash equivalents					9,849
Accounts receivable					8,538
Financing receivables					2,918
Inventory					2,197
Other current assets					7,090
Total current assets of discontinued operations					30,592
Property, plant and equipment					9,598
Goodwill					27,261
Long-term financing receivables and other non-current assets					9,472
Total non-current assets of discontinued operations					46,331
Notes payable and short-term borrowings					691
Accounts payable					5,762
Employee compensation and benefits					2,861
Taxes on earnings					587
Deferred revenue					5,148
Other accrued liabilities					6,472
Total current liabilities of discontinued operations					21,521
Long-term debt					15,103
Other non-current liabilities					7,346
Total non-current liabilities of discontinued operations					$ 22,449
Net cash transferred			$ 526

Segment Information (Details)

Segment Information (Details) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2016USD ($)segment	Apr. 30, 2015USD ($)	Apr. 30, 2016USD ($)	Apr. 30, 2015USD ($)	Oct. 31, 2015
Segment Information
Number of reportable segments | segment	3
Royalty recognition term					5 years
Net revenue	$ 11,588	$ 12,977	$ 23,834	$ 26,835
Earnings (loss) from operations	841	997	1,769	2,115
Intersegment Eliminations and Other
Segment Information
Net revenue	(42)	(292)	92	(604)
Operating segments
Segment Information
Net revenue	11,630	13,269	23,742	27,439
Earnings (loss) from operations	1,035	1,194	2,028	2,542
Personal Systems | Operating segments
Segment Information
Net revenue	6,990	7,759	14,457	16,321
Earnings (loss) from operations	242	227	471	530
Printing | Operating segments
Segment Information
Net revenue	4,637	5,508	9,279	11,104
Earnings (loss) from operations	801	982	1,588	2,032
Corporate Investments | Operating segments
Segment Information
Net revenue	3	2	6	14
Earnings (loss) from operations	$ (8)	$ (15)	$ (31)	$ (20)

Segment Information- Reconcilia

Segment Information- Reconciliation (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2016	Apr. 30, 2015	Apr. 30, 2016	Apr. 30, 2015
Segment Information
Total net revenue	$ 11,588	$ 12,977	$ 23,834	$ 26,835
Total segment earnings from operations	841	997	1,769	2,115
Stock-based compensation expense	(40)	(59)	(101)	(110)
Restructuring charges			(120)	(401)
Amortization of intangible assets	(6)	(25)	(14)	(52)
Interest and other, net	(5)	(78)	(99)	(199)
Earnings from continuing operations before taxes	836	919	1,670	1,916
Operating segments
Segment Information
Total net revenue	11,630	13,269	23,742	27,439
Total segment earnings from operations	1,035	1,194	2,028	2,542
Intersegment Eliminations and Other
Segment Information
Total net revenue	(42)	(292)	92	(604)
Significant Reconciling Items
Segment Information
Corporate and unallocated costs and eliminations	(88)	(164)	(104)	(360)
Stock-based compensation expense	(40)	(59)	(101)	(110)
Restructuring charges	(100)	(7)	(120)	(21)
Amortization of intangible assets	(6)	(25)	(14)	(52)
Non-operating retirement-related credits	40	58	80	116
Interest and other, net	$ (5)	$ (78)	$ (99)	$ (199)

Segment Information- Subsegment

Segment Information- Subsegments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2016	Apr. 30, 2015	Apr. 30, 2016	Apr. 30, 2015
Segment Information
Total net revenue	$ 11,588	$ 12,977	$ 23,834	$ 26,835
Operating segments
Segment Information
Total net revenue	11,630	13,269	23,742	27,439
Intersegment Eliminations and Other
Segment Information
Total net revenue	(42)	(292)	92	(604)
Personal Systems | Operating segments
Segment Information
Total net revenue	6,990	7,759	14,457	16,321
Personal Systems | Operating segments | Notebooks
Segment Information
Total net revenue	3,838	4,170	8,043	8,894
Personal Systems | Operating segments | Desktops
Segment Information
Total net revenue	2,402	2,762	4,929	5,711
Personal Systems | Operating segments | Workstations
Segment Information
Total net revenue	461	513	905	1,039
Personal Systems | Operating segments | Other
Segment Information
Total net revenue	289	314	580	677
Printing | Operating segments
Segment Information
Total net revenue	4,637	5,508	9,279	11,104
Printing | Operating segments | Supplies
Segment Information
Total net revenue	3,099	3,684	6,200	7,285
Printing | Operating segments | Commercial Hardware
Segment Information
Total net revenue	1,227	1,376	2,446	2,770
Printing | Operating segments | Consumer Hardware
Segment Information
Total net revenue	311	448	633	1,049
Corporate Investments | Operating segments
Segment Information
Total net revenue	$ 3	$ 2	$ 6	$ 14

Restructuring (Details)

Restructuring (Details) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2016USD ($)	Apr. 30, 2016USD ($)item	Apr. 30, 2015USD ($)	Sep. 14, 2015USD ($)
Restructuring Reserve
Charges		$ 120	$ 401
Fiscal 2015 Plan
Restructuring Reserve
Balance at the beginning of the period		39
Charges	$ 98	118
Cash Payments		(43)
Non-Cash and Other Adjustments		(39)
Balance at the end of the period	75	75
Total Costs Incurred to Date	156	156
Total Expected Costs to be Incurred	300	$ 300
Expected positions to be eliminated | item		3,000
Completion Date		Oct. 31, 2016
Fiscal 2015 Plan | Maximum
Restructuring Reserve
Total Expected Costs to be Incurred				$ 300
Fiscal 2015 Plan | Severance and PRP
Restructuring Reserve
Balance at the beginning of the period		$ 39
Charges	72	87
Cash Payments		(42)
Non-Cash and Other Adjustments		(10)
Balance at the end of the period	74	74
Total Costs Incurred to Date	125	125
Total Expected Costs to be Incurred	240	240
Fiscal 2015 Plan | Infrastructure and other
Restructuring Reserve
Charges	26	31
Cash Payments		(1)
Non-Cash and Other Adjustments		(29)
Balance at the end of the period	1	1
Total Costs Incurred to Date	31	31
Total Expected Costs to be Incurred	60	60
Voluntary Phased Retirement Program ("PRP")
Restructuring Reserve
Charges	29	29
Fiscal 2012 Plan
Restructuring Reserve
Balance at the end of the period	11	11
Total severance charges	$ 2	$ 2
Completion Date		Oct. 31, 2021

Retirement and Post-Retiremen42

Retirement and Post-Retirement Benefit Plans (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2016	Apr. 30, 2015	Apr. 30, 2016	Apr. 30, 2015
U.S. Defined Benefit Plans
Net periodic benefit (credit) cost
Interest cost	$ 136	$ 139	$ 272	$ 278
Expected return on plan assets	(183)	(217)	(366)	(434)
Amortization and deferrals:
Actuarial loss (gain)	14	12	28	25
Net periodic benefit (credit) cost	(33)	(66)	(66)	(131)
Settlement loss	1		1
Total periodic benefit (credit) cost from continuing operations	(32)	(66)	(65)	(131)
Continuing operations	(32)	(66)	(65)	(131)
Discontinued operations		5		10
Total periodic benefit (credit) cost	(32)	(61)	(65)	(121)
Non-U.S. Defined Benefit Plans
Net periodic benefit (credit) cost
Service cost	12	63	23	131
Interest cost	6	89	12	188
Expected return on plan assets	(12)	(189)	(24)	(395)
Amortization and deferrals:
Actuarial loss (gain)	6	70	12	147
Prior service benefit	(1)	(5)	(2)	(10)
Net periodic benefit (credit) cost	11	28	21	61
Settlement loss	1	2	1	2
Special termination benefits		7		8
Plan (credit) expense allocation		(7)		(11)
Total periodic benefit (credit) cost from continuing operations	12	30	22	60
Continuing operations	12	30	22	60
Discontinued operations		26		53
Total periodic benefit (credit) cost	12	56	22	113
Employer Contributions and Funding Policy
Expected contribution to defined benefit plans in fiscal 2016			18
Expected contribution to defined benefit plans during remainder of fiscal year	8		8
Contributions to benefit plans			10
U.S. non-qualified plan participants
Employer Contributions and Funding Policy
Expected contribution to defined benefit plans in fiscal 2016			33
Expected contribution to defined benefit plans during remainder of fiscal year	16		16
Contributions to benefit plans			17
Post-Retirement Benefit Plans
Net periodic benefit (credit) cost
Service cost		1		2
Interest cost	5	7	10	14
Expected return on plan assets	(8)	(9)	(16)	(18)
Amortization and deferrals:
Actuarial loss (gain)	(3)	(3)	(6)	(6)
Prior service benefit	(4)	(5)	(8)	(10)
Net periodic benefit (credit) cost	(10)	(9)	(20)	(18)
Special termination benefits	9		9
Plan (credit) expense allocation		8		16
Total periodic benefit (credit) cost from continuing operations	(1)	(1)	(11)	(2)
Continuing operations	(1)	(1)	(11)	(2)
Discontinued operations		(8)		(16)
Total periodic benefit (credit) cost	(1)	$ (9)	(11)	$ (18)
Employer Contributions and Funding Policy
Reduction in expected contributions	11
Expected contribution to defined benefit plans in fiscal 2016			35
Expected contribution to defined benefit plans during remainder of fiscal year	$ 17		17
Contributions to benefit plans			$ 18

Stock-Based Compensation (Detai

Stock-Based Compensation (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended			6 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2016	Jan. 31, 2016	Apr. 30, 2015	Apr. 30, 2016	Apr. 30, 2015
Stock-Based Compensation
Pre-tax Stock-based compensation expense		$ 2
Stock-based compensation expense	$ 40		$ 59	$ 101	$ 110
Income tax benefit	(13)		(16)	(35)	(32)
Stock-based compensation expense, net of tax	$ 27		$ 43	$ 66	$ 78
Shares
Outstanding at beginning of period (in shares)		36,278		36,278
Weighted-Average Exercise Price
Outstanding at beginning of period (in dollars per share)		$ 26		$ 26
Restricted Stock Awards
Shares
Outstanding at beginning of period (in shares)		29,717		29,717
Granted (in shares)				27,334
Vested (in shares)				(2,137)
Cancelled Awards (in shares)				(23,926)
Forfeited (in shares)				(933)
Outstanding at end of period (in shares)	30,055			30,055
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share
Outstanding at beginning of period (in dollars per share)		$ 32		$ 32
Granted (in dollars per share)				9
Vested (in dollars per share)				12
Cancelled Awards (in dollars per share)				32
Forfeited (in dollars per share)				13
Outstanding at end of period (in dollars per share)	$ 13			$ 13
Unrecognized pre-tax stock-based compensation expense and recognition period
Unrecognized pre-tax stock-based compensation expense	$ 238			$ 238
Remaining weighted-average vesting period over which pre-tax stock-based compensation expense is expected to be recognized				1 year 6 months
Stock Options
Unrecognized pre-tax stock-based compensation expense and recognition period
Unrecognized pre-tax stock-based compensation expense	$ 27			$ 27
Remaining weighted-average vesting period over which pre-tax stock-based compensation expense is expected to be recognized				2 years 2 months 12 days
Weighted-average fair value and the assumptions used to measure fair value
Weighted-average fair value	$ 2		$ 7	$ 4	$ 8
Expected volatility (as a percent)	31.60%		27.70%	36.40%	26.30%
Risk-free interest rate (as a percent)	1.60%		1.40%	1.90%	1.70%
Expected dividend yield (as a percent)	5.10%		2.20%	3.40%	1.70%
Expected term in years	5 years		5 years 2 months 12 days	6 years	5 years 9 months 18 days
Shares
Granted (in shares)				25,108
Exercised (in shares)				(1,371)
Cancelled Awards (in shares)				(26,252)
Forfeited and expired (in shares)				(1,689)
Outstanding at end of period (in shares)	32,074			32,074
Vested and expected to vest at end of period (in shares)	30,107			30,107
Exercisable at end of period (in shares)	17,966			17,966
Weighted-Average Exercise Price
Granted (in dollars per share)				$ 6
Exercised (in dollars per share)				7
Cancelled Awards (in dollars per share)				26
Forfeited and expired (in dollars per share)				16
Outstanding at end of period (in dollars per share)	$ 12			12
Vested and expected to vest at end of period (in dollars per share)	12			12
Exercisable at end of period (in dollars per share)	$ 11			$ 11
Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term
Outstanding at end of period				5 years 1 month 6 days
Vested and expected to vest at end of period				5 years
Exercisable at end of period				3 years 8 months 12 days
Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Outstanding at end of period	$ 47			$ 47
Vested and expected to vest at end of period	47			47
Exercisable at end of period	47			47
Options exercised	$ 5			$ 7
Performance-Based restricted stock units
Stock-Based Compensation
Expected performance period in years				2 years 10 months 24 days	2 years 10 months 24 days
Weighted-average fair value and the assumptions used to measure fair value
Weighted-average fair value				$ 13	$ 47
Expected volatility (as a percent)				32.50%	33.60%
Risk-free interest rate (as a percent)				1.20%	1.00%

Taxes on Earnings (Details)

Taxes on Earnings (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2016	Apr. 30, 2015	Apr. 30, 2016	Apr. 30, 2015	Oct. 31, 2015
Differences between the U.S. federal statutory income tax rate and HP's effective tax rate
Effective tax rate (as a percent)	21.10%	20.20%	21.60%	21.60%
U.S. federal statutory income tax rate (as a percent)			35.00%
Tax benefit arising from the retroactive research and development credit			$ 41	$ 26
Tax benefits from restructuring charges	$ 32	$ 4	38	7
Various tax (benefits) charges related to discrete items	(33)	$ 2	(86)	(15)
Tax expense from provision to return adjustments				$ 29
Unrecognized tax benefits	9,300		9,300
Unrecognized tax benefits that would affect effective tax rate if realized	3,200		3,200
Increase in unrecognized tax benefits			59
Distribution of liabilities related solely to uncertain tax positions	741		741
Accrued income tax payable for interest and penalties	136		136
Reasonably possible reduction in existing unrecognized tax benefits within the next 12 months	2		2
Advance royalty proceeds received from multi-year intercompany licensing arrangements	519				$ 3,800
Royalty recognition term					5 years
Hewlett-Packard Enterprise
Differences between the U.S. federal statutory income tax rate and HP's effective tax rate
Receivable for certain tax liabilities under the Tax Matters Agreement	$ 883		$ 883

Balance Sheet Details (Details)

Balance Sheet Details (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	6 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2016	Apr. 30, 2015	Apr. 30, 2016	Oct. 31, 2015
Accounts Receivable
Accounts receivable, gross			$ 3,967	$ 4,905
Allowance for doubtful accounts	$ (80)		(83)	(80)
Accounts receivable, net			3,884	4,825
Allowance for doubtful accounts receivable
Balance at beginning of period	80
Provision for doubtful accounts	26	$ 29
Deductions, net of recoveries	(23)
Balance at end of period	83
Trade receivables sold and cash received
Balance at beginning of period	93
Trade receivables sold	3,770
Cash receipts	(3,793)
Foreign currency and other	1
Balance at end of period	$ 71
Inventory
Finished goods			2,341	2,820
Purchased parts and fabricated assemblies			1,206	1,468
Inventory, net			3,547	4,288
Other Current Assets
Value-added taxes receivable			876	942
Supplier and other receivables			1,361	1,316
Prepaid and other current assets			1,081	1,193
Deferred tax assets				1,047
Other current assets, total			3,318	4,498
Other Non Current Assets
Tax indemnifications receivable			954
Deferred tax assets			598	216
Other			1,342	1,376
Other non-current assets, total			2,894	1,592
Other Accrued Liabilities
Other accrued taxes			798	1,007
Warranty			795	871
Sales and marketing programs			2,094	2,181
Other			2,291	2,182
Other accrued liabilities, total			5,978	6,241
Other Non-Current Liabilities
Pension, post-retirement, and post-employment liabilities			2,075	2,203
Deferred tax liability			1,793	1,813
Tax liability			1,231	1,803
Deferred revenue			809	812
Tax indemnifications payable			71
Other			760	783
Other non-current liabilities, total			$ 6,739	$ 7,414

Balance Sheet Details- Property

Balance Sheet Details- Property Plant & Equipment (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Apr. 30, 2016	Oct. 31, 2015
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Property, plant and equipment, gross	$ 5,932	$ 5,731
Accumulated depreciation	(4,360)	(4,239)
Property, plant and equipment, net	1,572	1,492
Land, buildings and Leasehold improvements
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Property, plant and equipment, gross	2,362	2,272
Machinery and equipment, including equipment held for lease
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Property, plant and equipment, gross	$ 3,570	$ 3,459

Fair Value (Details)

Fair Value (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	6 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2016	Oct. 31, 2015
Financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis
Transfers between the levels within the fair value hierarchy	$ 0
Fair Value and Carrying Value of Debt
Fair value, short- and long-term debt	6,900	$ 8,900
Carrying value, short- and long-term debt	6,800	8,900
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring
Financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis
Total Assets, measured at fair value on a recurring basis	3,287	5,725
Total Liabilities, measured at fair value on a recurring basis	357	304
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Time deposits
Financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis
Total Assets, measured at fair value on a recurring basis	1,383	1,111
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Money market funds
Financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis
Total Assets, measured at fair value on a recurring basis	1,654	4,303
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Marketable equity securities
Financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis
Total Assets, measured at fair value on a recurring basis	8	9
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Foreign bonds
Financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis
Total Assets, measured at fair value on a recurring basis	47	42
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Other debt securities
Financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis
Total Assets, measured at fair value on a recurring basis	2	2
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Interest rate contracts
Financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis
Total Assets, measured at fair value on a recurring basis	56	38
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Foreign currency contracts
Financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis
Total Assets, measured at fair value on a recurring basis	134	215
Total Liabilities, measured at fair value on a recurring basis	357	304
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Other derivatives
Financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis
Total Assets, measured at fair value on a recurring basis	3	5
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Fair Value Measured Using Level 1
Financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis
Total Assets, measured at fair value on a recurring basis	1,659	4,309
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Fair Value Measured Using Level 1 | Money market funds
Financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis
Total Assets, measured at fair value on a recurring basis	1,654	4,303
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Fair Value Measured Using Level 1 | Marketable equity securities
Financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis
Total Assets, measured at fair value on a recurring basis	5	6
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Fair Value Measured Using Level 2
Financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis
Total Assets, measured at fair value on a recurring basis	1,628	1,414
Total Liabilities, measured at fair value on a recurring basis	346	302
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Fair Value Measured Using Level 2 | Time deposits
Financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis
Total Assets, measured at fair value on a recurring basis	1,383	1,111
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Fair Value Measured Using Level 2 | Marketable equity securities
Financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis
Total Assets, measured at fair value on a recurring basis	3	3
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Fair Value Measured Using Level 2 | Foreign bonds
Financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis
Total Assets, measured at fair value on a recurring basis	47	42
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Fair Value Measured Using Level 2 | Other debt securities
Financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis
Total Assets, measured at fair value on a recurring basis	2	2
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Fair Value Measured Using Level 2 | Interest rate contracts
Financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis
Total Assets, measured at fair value on a recurring basis	56	38
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Fair Value Measured Using Level 2 | Foreign currency contracts
Financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis
Total Assets, measured at fair value on a recurring basis	134	213
Total Liabilities, measured at fair value on a recurring basis	346	302
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Fair Value Measured Using Level 2 | Other derivatives
Financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis
Total Assets, measured at fair value on a recurring basis	3	5
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Fair Value Measured Using Level 3
Financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis
Total Assets, measured at fair value on a recurring basis		2
Total Liabilities, measured at fair value on a recurring basis	11	2
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Fair Value Measured Using Level 3 | Foreign currency contracts
Financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis
Total Assets, measured at fair value on a recurring basis		2
Total Liabilities, measured at fair value on a recurring basis	$ 11	$ 2

Financial Instruments (Details)

Financial Instruments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	6 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2016	Oct. 31, 2015
Cash equivalents and available-for-sale investments
Available-for-sale securities, Cost	$ 40	$ 35
Available-for-sale securities, Gross Unrealized Gain	14	14
Available-for-sale securities, Estimated Fair Value	54	49
Cost
Cash equivalents and available-for-sale investments
Cash equivalents	3,037	5,414
Total cash equivalents and available-for-sale investments	3,077	5,449
Fair Value
Cash equivalents and available-for-sale investments
Cash equivalents	3,037	5,414
Total cash equivalents and available-for-sale investments	3,091	5,463
Equity securities in public companies
Cash equivalents and available-for-sale investments
Available-for-sale securities, Gross Unrealized Gain	4	4
Equity securities in public companies | Cost
Cash equivalents and available-for-sale investments
Available-for-sale securities, Cost	1	1
Equity securities in public companies | Fair Value
Cash equivalents and available-for-sale investments
Available-for-sale securities, Estimated Fair Value	5	5
Foreign bonds
Cash equivalents and available-for-sale investments
Available-for-sale securities, Gross Unrealized Gain	10	10
Foreign bonds | Cost
Cash equivalents and available-for-sale investments
Available-for-sale securities, Cost	37	32
Foreign bonds | Fair Value
Cash equivalents and available-for-sale investments
Available-for-sale securities, Estimated Fair Value	47	42
Other debt securities | Cost
Cash equivalents and available-for-sale investments
Available-for-sale securities, Cost	2	2
Other debt securities | Fair Value
Cash equivalents and available-for-sale investments
Available-for-sale securities, Estimated Fair Value	$ 2	2
Minimum | Cash flow hedges
Cash equivalents and available-for-sale investments
Term of hedged lease or loan	2 years
Maximum | Cash flow hedges
Cash equivalents and available-for-sale investments
Term of hedged lease or loan	5 years
Time deposits | Cost
Cash equivalents and available-for-sale investments
Cash equivalents	$ 1,383	1,111
Time deposits | Fair Value
Cash equivalents and available-for-sale investments
Cash equivalents	1,383	1,111
Money market funds | Cost
Cash equivalents and available-for-sale investments
Cash equivalents	1,654	4,303
Money market funds | Fair Value
Cash equivalents and available-for-sale investments
Cash equivalents	$ 1,654	$ 4,303

Financial Instruments-Contractu

Financial Instruments-Contractual Maturities (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Apr. 30, 2016	Oct. 31, 2015
Cost
Due in one year	$ 2
Due in more than five years	37
Fair Value
Due in one year	2
Due in more than five years	47
Carrying value of equity securities in privately-held companies	$ 12	$ 13

Financial Instruments- FV of He

Financial Instruments- FV of Hedging Instruments (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Apr. 30, 2016	Oct. 31, 2015
Derivatives, Fair Value
Derivative, Collateral, Obligation to Return Cash	$ 23	$ 9
Financial Collateral	143
Total derivatives, gross notional amount	18,623	23,162
Derivative asset, fair value	193	258
Derivative liability, fair value	357	304
Collateralized arrangements in net liability position	177	138
Other Current Assets
Derivatives, Fair Value
Derivative Asset, Fair Value Gross Asset	76	210
Other Non-Current Assets
Derivatives, Fair Value
Derivative Asset, Fair Value Gross Asset	117	48
Other Accrued Liabilities
Derivatives, Fair Value
Derivative Liability, Fair Value Gross Liability	319	202
Other Non-Current Liabilities
Derivatives, Fair Value
Derivative Liability, Fair Value Gross Liability	38	102
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments
Derivatives, Fair Value
Total derivatives, gross notional amount	13,596	14,034
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments | Other Current Assets
Derivatives, Fair Value
Derivative Asset, Fair Value Gross Asset	54	172
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments | Other Non-Current Assets
Derivatives, Fair Value
Derivative Asset, Fair Value Gross Asset	117	47
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments | Other Accrued Liabilities
Derivatives, Fair Value
Derivative Liability, Fair Value Gross Liability	299	165
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments | Other Non-Current Liabilities
Derivatives, Fair Value
Derivative Liability, Fair Value Gross Liability	15	79
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments | Fair value hedges | Interest rate contracts
Derivatives, Fair Value
Total derivatives, gross notional amount	2,000	3,175
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments | Fair value hedges | Interest rate contracts | Other Current Assets
Derivatives, Fair Value
Derivative Asset, Fair Value Gross Asset		1
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments | Fair value hedges | Interest rate contracts | Other Non-Current Assets
Derivatives, Fair Value
Derivative Asset, Fair Value Gross Asset	56	37
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments | Cash flow hedges | Foreign currency contracts
Derivatives, Fair Value
Total derivatives, gross notional amount	11,596	10,859
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments | Cash flow hedges | Foreign currency contracts | Other Current Assets
Derivatives, Fair Value
Derivative Asset, Fair Value Gross Asset	54	171
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments | Cash flow hedges | Foreign currency contracts | Other Non-Current Assets
Derivatives, Fair Value
Derivative Asset, Fair Value Gross Asset	61	10
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments | Cash flow hedges | Foreign currency contracts | Other Accrued Liabilities
Derivatives, Fair Value
Derivative Liability, Fair Value Gross Liability	299	165
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments | Cash flow hedges | Foreign currency contracts | Other Non-Current Liabilities
Derivatives, Fair Value
Derivative Liability, Fair Value Gross Liability	15	79
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments
Derivatives, Fair Value
Total derivatives, gross notional amount	5,027	9,128
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments | Other Current Assets
Derivatives, Fair Value
Derivative Asset, Fair Value Gross Asset	22	38
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments | Other Non-Current Assets
Derivatives, Fair Value
Derivative Asset, Fair Value Gross Asset		1
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments | Other Accrued Liabilities
Derivatives, Fair Value
Derivative Liability, Fair Value Gross Liability	20	37
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments | Other Non-Current Liabilities
Derivatives, Fair Value
Derivative Liability, Fair Value Gross Liability	23	23
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments | Foreign currency contracts
Derivatives, Fair Value
Total derivatives, gross notional amount	4,891	8,955
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments | Foreign currency contracts | Other Current Assets
Derivatives, Fair Value
Derivative Asset, Fair Value Gross Asset	19	33
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments | Foreign currency contracts | Other Non-Current Assets
Derivatives, Fair Value
Derivative Asset, Fair Value Gross Asset		1
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments | Foreign currency contracts | Other Accrued Liabilities
Derivatives, Fair Value
Derivative Liability, Fair Value Gross Liability	20	37
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments | Foreign currency contracts | Other Non-Current Liabilities
Derivatives, Fair Value
Derivative Liability, Fair Value Gross Liability	23	23
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments | Other derivatives
Derivatives, Fair Value
Total derivatives, gross notional amount	136	173
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments | Other derivatives | Other Current Assets
Derivatives, Fair Value
Derivative Asset, Fair Value Gross Asset	$ 3	$ 5

Financial Instruments-Amounts R

Financial Instruments-Amounts Recognized (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Apr. 30, 2016	Oct. 31, 2015
Derivative assets
Gross Amount Recognized	$ 193	$ 258
Net Amount Presented	193	258
Gross Amounts Not Offset
Derivatives	147	162
Financial Collateral	23	9
Net Amount	23	87
Derivative liabilities
Gross Amount Recognized	357	304
Net Amount Presented	357	304
Gross Amounts Not Offset
Derivatives	147	162
Financial Collateral	143
Net Amount	$ 67	$ 142

Financial Instruments-Reclassif

Financial Instruments-Reclassifications (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2016	Apr. 30, 2015	Apr. 30, 2016	Apr. 30, 2015
Pre-tax effect of derivative instruments in cash flow hedging relationships
Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income (Effective Portion)	$ 62	$ 365	$ 96	$ 591
Net revenue	11,588	12,977	23,834	26,835
Cost of revenue	9,338	10,415	19,299	21,588
Interest and other, net	(5)	(78)	(99)	(199)
Earnings from continuing operations before taxes	836	919	1,670	1,916
Pre-tax effect of derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments on the Consolidated Condensed Statements of Earnings
Gain (Loss) recognized in income on derivatives not designated as hedges	(22)	(5)	(9)	60
Change in unrealized (losses) gains on cash flow hedges | Reclassifications of losses (gains) into earnings
Pre-tax effect of derivative instruments in cash flow hedging relationships
Net revenue	(88)	(410)	(166)	(665)
Cost of revenue	32	44	72	72
Other operating expenses		(1)		(2)
Interest and other, net	(6)		(2)
Earnings from continuing operations before taxes	(62)	(365)	(96)	(591)
Interest rate contracts | Interest and other, net
Pre-tax effect of derivative instruments and related hedged items in a fair value hedging relationship
(Loss) Gain Recognized in Income on Derivative	4	(80)	18	61
(Loss) Gain recognized in Income on Related Hedged Item	(4)	80	(18)	(61)
Foreign currency contracts | Interest and other, net
Pre-tax effect of derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments on the Consolidated Condensed Statements of Earnings
Gain (Loss) recognized in income on derivatives not designated as hedges	(29)	(4)	(8)	63
Other derivatives | Interest and other, net
Pre-tax effect of derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments on the Consolidated Condensed Statements of Earnings
Gain (Loss) recognized in income on derivatives not designated as hedges	7	(1)	(1)	(3)
Cash flow hedges
Pre-tax effect of derivative instruments in cash flow hedging relationships
Gain (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income ("OCI") on Derivative (Effective portion)	(145)	(18)	(40)	613
Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income (Effective Portion)		556		890
Loss expected to be reclassified from Accumulated OCI into earnings in next 12 months			$ 209
Cash flow hedges | Discontinued Operations.
Pre-tax effect of derivative instruments in cash flow hedging relationships
Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income (Effective Portion)		191		299
Cash flow hedges | Foreign currency contracts
Pre-tax effect of derivative instruments in cash flow hedging relationships
Gain (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income ("OCI") on Derivative (Effective portion)	$ (145)
Cash flow hedges | Foreign currency contracts | Continuing Operations
Pre-tax effect of derivative instruments in cash flow hedging relationships
Gain (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income ("OCI") on Derivative (Effective portion)		(22)		381
Cash flow hedges | Foreign currency contracts | Discontinued Operations.
Pre-tax effect of derivative instruments in cash flow hedging relationships
Gain (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income ("OCI") on Derivative (Effective portion)		4		232
Net investment hedges
Pre-tax effect of derivative instruments in cash flow hedging relationships
Gain (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income ("OCI") on Derivative (Effective portion)		(6)		123
Net investment hedges | Foreign currency contracts | Discontinued Operations.
Pre-tax effect of derivative instruments in cash flow hedging relationships
Gain (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income ("OCI") on Derivative (Effective portion)		$ (6)		$ 123

Borrowings (Details)

Borrowings (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Apr. 30, 2016	Nov. 30, 2015	Oct. 31, 2015
Notes Payable and Short-Term Borrowings
Current portion of long-term debt	$ 29		$ 2,160
Amount outstanding	$ 64		$ 2,194
Current portion of long-term debt, weighted average interest rate (as a percent)	4.90%		3.30%
U.S. Dollar Global Notes
Notes Payable and Short-Term Borrowings
Principal amount of debt redeemed and repaid		$ 2,100
Obligation related to notes payable to banks, lines of credit, uncommitted line of credit and other debt
Notes Payable and Short-Term Borrowings
Amount outstanding	$ 35		$ 34
Weighted average interest rate (as a percent)	2.30%		4.70%

Borrowings- Long-Term Debt (Det

Borrowings- Long-Term Debt (Details) - USD ($)	1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2014	Apr. 30, 2016	Apr. 30, 2015	Apr. 30, 2016	Apr. 30, 2015	Oct. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Sep. 30, 2011	May. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Mar. 31, 2008	Feb. 28, 2007
Long-term debt
Total		$ 6,708,000,000		$ 6,708,000,000		$ 6,677,000,000
Fair value adjustment related to hedged debt		82,000,000		82,000,000		103,000,000
Less: current portion of long-term debt		(29,000,000)		(29,000,000)		(2,160,000,000)
Interest expense on borrowings recognized in Consolidated Statements of Earnings
Interest expense		58,000,000	$ 34,000,000	132,000,000	$ 56,000,000
U.S. Dollar Global Notes
Long-term debt
Total		$ 6,493,000,000		$ 6,493,000,000		8,638,000,000
2006 Shelf Registration Statement- $500 issued at discount to par at a price of 99.694% in February 2007 at 5.4%, paid November 2015
Long-term debt
Total						$ 162,000,000
Discount to par (as a percent)		99.694%		99.694%		99.694%							99.694%
Interest rate (as a percent)		5.40%		5.40%		5.40%							5.40%
Face amount of debt instrument		$ 500,000,000		$ 500,000,000		$ 500,000,000							$ 500,000,000
2006 Shelf Registration Statement- $750 issued at discount to par at a price of 99.932% in March 2008 at 5.5%, paid November 2015
Long-term debt
Total						$ 283,000,000
Discount to par (as a percent)		99.932%		99.932%		99.932%						99.932%
Interest rate (as a percent)		5.50%		5.50%		5.50%						5.50%
Face amount of debt instrument		$ 750,000,000		$ 750,000,000		$ 750,000,000						$ 750,000,000
2009 Shelf Registration Statement-$1,350 issued at discount to par at a price of 99.827% in December 2010 at 3.75%, due December 2020
Long-term debt
Total		$ 648,000,000		$ 648,000,000		$ 648,000,000
Discount to par (as a percent)		99.827%		99.827%		99.827%					99.827%
Interest rate (as a percent)		3.75%		3.75%		3.75%					3.75%
Face amount of debt instrument		$ 1,350,000,000		$ 1,350,000,000		$ 1,350,000,000					$ 1,350,000,000
2009 Shelf Registration Statement-$1,250 issued at discount to par at a price of 99.799% in May 2011 at 4.3%, due June 2021
Long-term debt
Total		$ 1,248,000,000		$ 1,248,000,000		$ 1,248,000,000
Discount to par (as a percent)		99.799%		99.799%		99.799%					99.799%
Interest rate (as a percent)		4.30%		4.30%		4.30%					4.30%
Face amount of debt instrument		$ 1,250,000,000		$ 1,250,000,000		$ 1,250,000,000					$ 1,250,000,000
2009 Shelf Registration Statement-$1,000 issued at discount to par at a price of 99.816% in September 2011 at 4.375%, due September 2021
Long-term debt
Total		$ 999,000,000		$ 999,000,000		$ 999,000,000
Discount to par (as a percent)		99.816%		99.816%		99.816%				99.816%
Interest rate (as a percent)		4.375%		4.375%		4.375%				4.375%
Face amount of debt instrument		$ 1,000,000,000		$ 1,000,000,000		$ 1,000,000,000				$ 1,000,000,000
2009 Shelf Registration Statement-$1,200 issued at discount to par at a price of 99.863% in September 2011 at 6.0%, due September 2041
Long-term debt
Total		$ 1,199,000,000		$ 1,199,000,000		$ 1,199,000,000
Discount to par (as a percent)		99.863%		99.863%		99.863%				99.863%
Interest rate (as a percent)		6.00%		6.00%		6.00%				6.00%
Face amount of debt instrument		$ 1,200,000,000		$ 1,200,000,000		$ 1,200,000,000				$ 1,200,000,000
2009 Shelf Registration Statement-$1,500 issued at discount to par at a price of 99.707% in December 2011 at 4.65%, due December 2021
Long-term debt
Total		$ 1,498,000,000		$ 1,498,000,000		$ 1,497,000,000
Discount to par (as a percent)		99.707%		99.707%		99.707%			99.707%
Interest rate (as a percent)		4.65%		4.65%		4.65%			4.65%
Face amount of debt instrument		$ 1,500,000,000		$ 1,500,000,000		$ 1,500,000,000			$ 1,500,000,000
2009 Shelf Registration Statement-$500 issued at discount to par at a price of 99.771% in March 2012 at 4.05%, due September 2022
Long-term debt
Total		$ 499,000,000		$ 499,000,000		$ 499,000,000
Discount to par (as a percent)		99.771%		99.771%		99.771%			99.771%
Interest rate (as a percent)		4.05%		4.05%		4.05%			4.05%
Face amount of debt instrument		$ 500,000,000		$ 500,000,000		$ 500,000,000			$ 500,000,000
2009 Shelf Registration Statement- $650 issued at discount to par at a price of 99.911% in December 2010 at 2.2%, paid November 2015
Long-term debt
Total						$ 309,000,000
Discount to par (as a percent)		99.911%		99.911%		99.911%			99.911%
Interest rate (as a percent)		2.20%		2.20%		2.20%			2.20%
Face amount of debt instrument		$ 650,000,000		$ 650,000,000		$ 650,000,000			$ 650,000,000
2009 Shelf Registration Statement- $1,000 issued at discount to par at a price of 99.958% in May 2011 at 2.65%, paid November 2015
Long-term debt
Total						$ 346,000,000
Discount to par (as a percent)		99.958%		99.958%		99.958%		99.958%
Interest rate (as a percent)		2.65%		2.65%		2.65%		2.65%
Face amount of debt instrument		$ 1,000,000,000		$ 1,000,000,000		$ 1,000,000,000		$ 1,000,000,000
2009 Shelf Registration Statement- $1,300 issued at discount to par at a price of 99.784% in September 2011 at 3.0%, paid November 2015
Long-term debt
Total						$ 390,000,000
Discount to par (as a percent)		99.784%		99.784%		99.784%		99.784%
Interest rate (as a percent)		3.00%		3.00%		3.00%		3.00%
Face amount of debt instrument		$ 1,300,000,000		$ 1,300,000,000		$ 1,300,000,000		$ 1,300,000,000
2009 Shelf Registration Statement- $850 issued at discount to par at a price of 99.790% in December 2011 at 3.3%, paid November 2015
Long-term debt
Total						$ 220,000,000
Discount to par (as a percent)		99.79%		99.79%		99.79%	99.79%
Interest rate (as a percent)		3.30%		3.30%		3.30%	3.30%
Face amount of debt instrument		$ 850,000,000		$ 850,000,000		$ 850,000,000	$ 850,000,000
2009 Shelf Registration Statement- $1,500 issued at discount to par at a price of 99.985% in March 2012 at 2.6%, paid November 2015
Long-term debt
Total						$ 436,000,000
Discount to par (as a percent)		99.985%		99.985%		99.985%	99.985%
Interest rate (as a percent)		2.60%		2.60%		2.60%	2.60%
Face amount of debt instrument		$ 1,500,000,000		$ 1,500,000,000		$ 1,500,000,000	$ 1,500,000,000
2012 Shelf Registration Statement-$750 issued at par in January 2014 at three-month USD LIBOR plus 0.94%, due January 2019
Long-term debt
Total		102,000,000		102,000,000		102,000,000
Face amount of debt instrument	$ 750,000,000	$ 750,000,000		750,000,000		$ 750,000,000
Spread on reference interest rate (as a percent)	0.94%	0.94%				0.94%
2012 Shelf Registration Statement-$1,250 issued at discount to par at a price of 99.954% in January 2014 at 2.75%, due January 2019
Long-term debt
Total		$ 300,000,000		$ 300,000,000		$ 300,000,000
Discount to par (as a percent)	99.954%	99.954%		99.954%		99.954%
Interest rate (as a percent)	2.75%	2.75%		2.75%		2.75%
Face amount of debt instrument	$ 1,250,000,000	$ 1,250,000,000		$ 1,250,000,000		$ 1,250,000,000
Other, including capital lease obligations, at 0.51%-8.30%, due in calendar years 2016-2024
Long-term debt
Other, including capital lease obligations		$ 162,000,000		$ 162,000,000		$ 96,000,000
Minimum interest rate (as a percent)				0.51%
Maximum interest rate (as a percent)				8.30%

Borrowings-Other (Details)

Borrowings-Other (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Apr. 30, 2016	Nov. 01, 2015
Commercial paper program
Debt instruments
Aggregate principal amount		$ 4,000
Credit facilities
Debt instruments
Available borrowing resources	$ 843
Revolving credit facility
Debt instruments
Maximum borrowing capacity under credit facility	$ 4,000

Stockholders' Equity-Reclassifi

Stockholders' Equity-Reclassifications (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Millions, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2016	Apr. 30, 2015	Apr. 30, 2016	Apr. 30, 2015	Oct. 31, 2015
Changes and reclassifications related to Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income, net of taxes
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Declared			$ 0.25	$ 0.32
Repurchases of common stock (in shares)	28	18	96	54
Payment in connection with repurchases of shares	$ 300	$ 600	$ 1,102	$ 2,230
Share repurchases that will be settled in subsequent period	0.7
Share repurchase authorization remaining	$ 900		900
Share repurchase authorization increase after balance sheet date			10,000
Tax (provision) benefit on unrealized gains (losses) arising during the period	53	198	69	19
Net change	(4,504)		(4,504)		$ (6,302)
Net revenue	11,588	12,977	23,834	26,835
Cost of Revenue	9,338	10,415	19,299	21,588
Interest and other, net	(5)	(78)	(99)	(199)
Earnings from continuing operations before taxes	836	919	1,670	1,916
Total	(62)	(556)	(96)	(890)
Other comprehensive loss, net of taxes	(144)	(327)	(45)	(121)
Reclassifications of losses (gains) into earnings
Changes and reclassifications related to Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income, net of taxes
Other comprehensive loss, net of taxes	(144)	(327)	(45)	(121)
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities
Changes and reclassifications related to Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income, net of taxes
Tax benefit (provision) on unrealized (losses) gains arising during the period		18		3
Other comprehensive (losses) income before reclassifications	1	(41)	1	(10)
Change in unrealized (losses) gains on cash flow hedges
Changes and reclassifications related to Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income, net of taxes
Tax benefit (provision) on unrealized (losses) gains arising during the period	40	20	51	(181)
Tax provision (benefit) on (gains) losses	15	157	23	255
Tax (provision) benefit on unrealized gains (losses) arising during the period	55	177	74	74
Other comprehensive (losses) income before reclassifications	(105)	2	11	432
(Gains) losses reclassified into earnings	(47)	(399)	(73)	(635)
Net change in unrealized (losses) gains on derivatives qualifying as hedges	(152)	(397)	(62)	(203)
Change in unrealized (losses) gains on cash flow hedges | Reclassifications of losses (gains) into earnings
Changes and reclassifications related to Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income, net of taxes
Net revenue	(88)	(410)	(166)	(665)
Cost of Revenue	32	44	72	72
Operating expenses		1		2
Interest and other, net	(6)		(2)
Earnings from continuing operations before taxes	(62)	(365)	(96)	(591)
Discontinued of Operations		(191)		(299)
Total	(62)	(556)	(96)	(890)
Change in unrealized components of defined benefit plans
Changes and reclassifications related to Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income, net of taxes
Tax (provision) benefit on unrealized gains (losses) arising during the period	(2)		(5)	(14)
Net change in unrealized gains (losses) on benefit plans	7	108	16	204
Gains (losses) arising during the period
Changes and reclassifications related to Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income, net of taxes
Tax (provision) benefit on unrealized gains (losses) arising during the period	2		2
Losses (gains) adjustments reclassified into earnings	(2)		(2)
Amortization of actuarial loss and prior service benefit
Changes and reclassifications related to Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income, net of taxes
Tax provision (benefit) on (gains) losses	(3)	1	(6)	(13)
Losses (gains) adjustments reclassified into earnings	9	105	18	203
Settlements and other
Changes and reclassifications related to Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income, net of taxes
Tax (provision) benefit on unrealized gains (losses) arising during the period	$ (1)	(1)	$ (1)	(1)
Net change in unrealized gains (losses) on other adjustments		3		1
Change in cumulative translation adjustment
Changes and reclassifications related to Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income, net of taxes
Tax (provision) benefit on unrealized gains (losses) arising during the period		3		(44)
Net change in unrealized gains (losses) in translation adjustment		$ 3		$ (112)

Stockholders' Equity-Components

Stockholders' Equity-Components (Details) $ in Millions	6 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2016USD ($)
Components of accumulated other comprehensive income, net of taxes
Balance at beginning of period	$ 27,768
Balance at end of period	(4,786)
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities
Components of accumulated other comprehensive income, net of taxes
Balance at beginning of period	66
Separation of Hewlett Packard Enterprise	(55)
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications	1
Balance at end of period	12
Change in unrealized (losses) gains on cash flow hedges
Components of accumulated other comprehensive income, net of taxes
Balance at beginning of period	(39)
Separation of Hewlett Packard Enterprise	(68)
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications	11
Reclassifications of (gains) losses into earnings	(73)
Balance at end of period	(169)
Change in unrealized components of defined benefit plans
Components of accumulated other comprehensive income, net of taxes
Balance at beginning of period	(5,355)
Separation of Hewlett Packard Enterprise	4,230
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications	(2)
Reclassifications of (gains) losses into earnings	18
Balance at end of period	(1,109)
Change in cumulative translation adjustment
Components of accumulated other comprehensive income, net of taxes
Balance at beginning of period	(974)
Separation of Hewlett Packard Enterprise	974
Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income
Components of accumulated other comprehensive income, net of taxes
Balance at beginning of period	(6,302)
Separation of Hewlett Packard Enterprise	5,081
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications	10
Reclassifications of (gains) losses into earnings	(55)
Balance at end of period	$ (1,266)

Net Earnings Per Share (Detail)

Net Earnings Per Share (Detail) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2016	Apr. 30, 2015	Apr. 30, 2016	Apr. 30, 2015
Numerator:
Net earnings from continuing operations	$ 660	$ 733	$ 1,310	$ 1,503
Net (loss) earnings from discontinued operations	(31)	278	(89)	874
Net earnings	$ 629	$ 1,011	$ 1,221	$ 2,377
Denominator:
Weighted-average shares used to compute basic net EPS	1,720,000,000	1,814,000,000	1,748,000,000	1,824,000,000
Dilutive effect of employee stock plans (in shares)	11,000,000	22,000,000	10,000,000	24,000,000
Weighted-average shares used to compute diluted net EPS	1,731,000,000	1,836,000,000	1,758,000,000	1,848,000,000
Basic net earnings (loss) per share:
Continuing operations	$ 0.38	$ 0.41	$ 0.75	$ 0.82
Discontinued operations	(0.01)	0.15	(0.05)	0.48
Basic net earnings per share	0.37	0.56	0.70	1.30
Diluted net earnings (loss) per share:
Continuing operations	0.38	0.40	0.75	0.81
Discontinued operations	(0.02)	0.15	(0.06)	0.48
Diluted net earnings per share	$ 0.36	$ 0.55	$ 0.69	$ 1.29
Anti-dilutive weighted average stock-based compensation awards	27,000,000	9,000,000	25,000,000	13,000,000
Net earnings per share:
Weighted average number of restricted stock outstanding			0	0

Litigation and Contingencies (D

Litigation and Contingencies (Detail) € in Millions, $ in Millions

Oct. 01, 2015USD ($)

Apr. 17, 2015USD ($)item

Jan. 24, 2013USD ($)

Dec. 11, 2012USD ($)

Dec. 06, 2012item

Apr. 21, 2012USD ($)

May. 10, 2010USD ($)

Apr. 29, 2010USD ($)

Dec. 23, 2004€ / item

Oct. 31, 2012USD ($)item

Apr. 30, 2016item

Oct. 31, 2006EUR (€)

May. 27, 2016item

Nov. 16, 2015item

Oct. 31, 2015USD ($)

Aug. 11, 2015item

Jul. 30, 2013item

Apr. 20, 2012USD ($)

Apr. 11, 2012USD ($)

Copyright Levies

Levy assessed on a specific vendor on personal computers sold since March 2001 in Germany (euros per unit) | € / item

12

Copyright levies payable on sales of MFDs in Belgium

$ 0

Memjet

Copyright Levies

Number of patents asserted | item

7

6

1

8

India Directorate of Revenue Intelligence Proceedings

Copyright Levies

Aggregate damages sought

$ 370

Loss contingency deposit to prevent interruption of business

$ 16

Bangalore Commissioner of Customs

Copyright Levies

Duties and penalties under show cause notices

$ 17

$ 386

Amount deposited under show cause notice prior to order

$ 7

$ 9

Additional amount deposited against products-related show cause notice

$ 10

Additional amount deposited against parts-related show cause notice

$ 3

Additional amount deposited against product order

$ 24

Russia GPO and Other Anti-Corruption Investigations

Copyright Levies

Transaction of former subsidiary under investigation | €

€ 35

Autonomy-Related Legal Matters

Copyright Levies

Number of consolidated lawsuits filed | item

7

Number of lawsuits alleging insider trading filed | item

1

Number of objectors appealed to the settlement | item

3

Number of consolidated ERISA lawsuits filed | item

3

Autonomy-Related Legal Matters | Autonomy

Copyright Levies

Aggregate damages sought

$ 5,000

Number of subsidiaries | item

4

Number of members | item

2

Autonomy-Related Legal Matters | Autonomy | Messrs Lynch

Copyright Levies

Aggregate damages sought

$ 160

Autonomy-Related Legal Matters | Hewlett-Packard Enterprise | Software

Copyright Levies

Impairment of goodwill and intangible assets

$ 8,800

Guarantees, Indemnifications 60

Guarantees, Indemnifications and Warranties (Details) $ in Millions	6 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2016USD ($)
Changes in aggregated product warranty liabilities
Balance at beginning of period	$ 1,184
Accruals for warranties issued	494
Adjustments related to pre-existing warranties (including changes in estimates)	(15)
Settlements made (in cash or in kind)	(590)
Balance at end of period	$ 1,073

Divestiture (Details)

Divestiture (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2016	Apr. 30, 2016	Oct. 31, 2015
Acquisitions
Goodwill	$ 5,672	$ 5,672	$ 5,680
Divestitures
Proceeds from business divestitures		$ 61
Disposal Group, Disposed of by Sale, Not Discontinued Operations | Divestiture of software assets
Divestitures
Proceeds from divestiture of certain software assets	$ 170