v3.26.1
Restructuring and Other Charges (Tables)
 6 Months Ended
Apr. 30, 2026
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]  
Schedule of Restructuring and Other Charges
HP’s restructuring and other charges under the Fiscal 2026 plan and Fiscal 2023 plan were as follows:

Fiscal 2026 Plan
Three months ended April 30, 2026Six months ended April 30, 2026
Severance$51 $162 
Non-labor18 23 
Special Termination Benefit280 280 
Other charges(1)
16 22 
$365 $487 
Other prior plan costs(2)
— 4 
$365 $491 

Fiscal 2023 Plan
Three months ended April 30, 2025Six months ended April 30, 2025
Severance$97 $141 
Non-labor8 20 
Other charges(1)
17 31 
$122 $192 

(1)     Other charges are distinct from ongoing operational costs and primarily include third-party professional services and other non-recurring costs, which include artificial intelligence adoption and enablement costs under the Fiscal 2026 Plan. Effective second quarter of fiscal 2026, other charges also includes CEO transition costs, which comprises of executive hiring and retention costs.
(2)    Other prior plans primarily include the fiscal 2023 plan, which is substantially complete. HP does not expect any further material activity associated with this plan.
Schedule of Restructuring Activities by Plan
The reconciliation of the beginning and ending liability balance showing activity during the year is as follows:
Fiscal 2026 Plan
Severance Non-laborOther prior-year plansTotal
In millions
Accrued balance as of October 31, 2025$— $— $172 $172 
Charges162 23 4 189 
Cash payments(54)(9)(109)(172)
Non-cash and other adjustments— (14)2 (12)
Accrued balance as of April 30, 2026$108 $— $69 $177 
Reflected in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
Other current liabilities$76 $— $65 $141 
Other non-current liabilities$32 $— $4 $36 
Accrued balance as of October 31, 2024$— $— $138 $138 
Charges— — 161 161 
Cash payments— — (118)(118)
Non-cash and other adjustments— — (15)(15)
Accrued balance as of April 30, 2025$— $— $166 $166