Bloomberg first reported the news of the potential spinoff on Friday.

United Technologies said on Wednesday it is exploring alternatives for Sikorsky, including a potential spinoff.

The U.S. conglomerate on Wednesday announced it would review alternatives for Sikorsky, including a potential spinoff.

Shareholders may also worry about the prospects for a potential spinoff of the company's Japan business, Gillis said.

As for talk about a potential spinoff featuring her character, Dawn Budge, Murphy said, The character was so instantly popular.

Wall Street analysts had speculated a premature announcement about the potential spinoff of HP's largest division would drive customers away.