HP Q3 results better than expected

US computing giant Hewlett-Packard last night posted better-than-expected Q3 results with net revenue of $27.5bn (€19.5bn) down 2% on Q3 2008.

Net profits of $1.6bn (€1.13bn) were down 19% on the same period last year with earnings per share (EPS) $0.67 (€0.47), down from $0.80 (€0.56) in the prior-year period.