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The record third-quarter revenue from Foxconn, the world’s largest contract electronics maker and a major Apple supplier, has surpassed market expectations, mainly due to the growing demand for artificial intelligence (AI) servers. The company’s strong position in the quickly changing tech market is demonstrated by its 6% increase in net profit from the previous year. Foxconn’s accomplishment underscores the company’s agility and strategic focus on high-demand sectors as artificial intelligence (AI) continues to transform industries.
Record Revenue Driven by AI Demand
Foxconn beat analysts’ projections of NT$34.29 billion with a third-quarter net profit of NT$35.05 billion, or almost $1.09 billion. The company has increased its profits for four straight quarters, which is indicative of its adept handling of a difficult economic climate. The rising demand for AI servers, which currently account for more than 40% of Foxconn’s server business, is mostly to blame for the revenue increase.
Vice president and spokesperson James Wu of Foxconn highlighted the company’s dominant position in the AI server market, claiming to possess more than 40% of the global market share. He said that Foxconn is well-positioned to handle continuous demand, especially with the planned launch of Nvidia’s GB200 chip in limited volumes by the end of this year.
The company’s strong performance coincides with the fact that many tech companies are preparing for the end-of-year holiday season, which is often the busiest time of year for electronics sales. As Foxconn gets ready to ramp up production in anticipation of greater orders from significant clients like Apple, the company has voiced optimism about ongoing growth into the fourth quarter.
Strategic Outlook and Future Growth
Looking ahead, Foxconn wants to further diversify its holdings by getting into electric vehicles (EVs) in addition to profiting from the need for AI servers. The company is currently in negotiations to secure collaborations that could allow it to increase its market share in the EV sector with two traditional automobile manufacturers in Japan. Wu made a clue about these changes when she said, “Rub your eyes and wait,” implying that there are exciting things in store.
Foxconn is hopeful about its overall performance in 2024, despite difficulties in its smartphone division, where sales have stayed unchanged due to a bigger base from the previous year. The robust demand for new iPhones and AI servers, analysts predict, would underpin a better-than-expected view for the second half of this year, leading many to revise upward their estimates.
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