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Foxconn Surpasses Estimates with Record Third-Quarter Revenue Amid AI Demand Surge

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Taiwan’s Foxconn, the world’s largest contract electronics maker, has reported its highest-ever third-quarter revenue, driven by strong demand for artificial intelligence (AI) servers. The company, which is the primary assembler of Apple’s iPhones, saw its revenue soar by 20.2% year-on-year, reaching 1.85 trillion Taiwanese dollars (T$) ($57.3 billion), surpassing market expectations.

Foxconn’s revenue growth beat the T$1.79 trillion estimate from LSEG SmartEstimate, which weights forecasts from consistently accurate analysts. In its statement, Foxconn highlighted that the results exceeded its own expectations of significant growth.

Strong AI Server Demand Fuels Growth

The significant revenue surge in Foxconn’s cloud and networking products division was largely attributed to growing demand for AI servers, as companies increasingly invest in AI-driven technologies. Foxconn’s client roster includes Nvidia, a leading player in the AI chip market, whose booming demand for servers has contributed to Foxconn’s stellar performance.

Although the company’s smart consumer electronics division, which includes products like iPhones, saw quarter-on-quarter growth due to new product releases, its year-on-year performance remained flat.

Q3 and September Revenue Surge

The third quarter is traditionally a strong period for Taiwan’s technology companies, as they ramp up production of electronics such as smartphones and tablets for major clients like Apple ahead of the year-end holiday season in Western markets. In September alone, Foxconn’s total revenue reached T$733 billion, a 10.9% increase year-on-year, marking the second-highest revenue ever for the month.

Foxconn is optimistic about the fourth quarter, expecting to maintain this momentum. The company hinted that its performance will align with current market expectations but did not provide specific forecasts.

Share Performance and Upcoming Events

Foxconn’s shares have surged by 86% so far this year, far outpacing the broader Taiwan market, which has risen 24%. On Friday, the company’s shares climbed 3.7% ahead of the release of its revenue data, defying the benchmark index’s 0.4% decline.

Foxconn will announce its full third-quarter earnings on November 14, with further insights expected during its annual Tech Day event on October 8-9, where the company typically unveils new products and partnerships.

 

NXP Semiconductors Commits Over $1 Billion to Enhance R&D Initiatives in India

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SK Hynix Spurs Rally in Asian Semiconductor Stocks with Mass Production of Advanced AI Chip

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SK Hynix shares surged by over 9% on Thursday after the South Korean chipmaker announced the mass production of a new high-bandwidth memory (HBM) chip designed for AI applications. The company revealed that the HBM3E chip, the first 12-layer version of its kind, will be ready for delivery by the end of the year. This updated chip boasts a 36 GB capacity, marking a 50% increase from the previous 8-layer version, all while maintaining the same physical thickness.

SK Hynix has positioned itself as a key player in the AI memory chip market, supplying HBM chips to major tech firms like Nvidia. With the new 12-layer HBM3E chip, the company seeks to solidify its dominance in the space, offering advanced solutions for high-end generative AI workloads.

HBM chips are dynamic random access memory (DRAM) components that are stacked vertically, allowing for more compact designs and reduced power consumption. The global HBM market is currently dominated by SK Hynix, Micron Technology, and Samsung Electronics.

Micron Technology also made headlines by issuing better-than-expected revenue and profit forecasts for its fiscal first quarter, citing strong demand for HBM chips. Micron expects $8.7 billion in revenue and profits of $1.74 per share, surpassing market estimates. This positive outlook, coupled with SK Hynix’s announcement, led to a rally in Asian semiconductor stocks.

In Japan, Tokyo Electron’s shares rose 7%, and Advantest climbed 5%, while Samsung Electronics saw a 3% gain. The South Korean Kospi index also responded positively, increasing by 2% as the sector benefitted from these developments.