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Hon Hai Precision is the world's largest contract manufacturer of consumer electronics, communications, and computer products. It is the biggest supplier to Apple, whose business accounted for around 54% of overall revenue in 2023. Hon Hai is also involved in the production of upstream components such as electronic connectors, semiconductor packaging, and metal casings for smartphones. These upstream activities are mainly conducted through its listed majority-owned subsidiaries Foxconn Industrial Internet and FIH Mobile. In response to its traditional end markets of computers, smartphones, and telecom equipment maturing in 2019 it started on a strategy to develop expertise in three new growth areas—electric vehicles, digital health, and robotics.

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Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) shares are moving higher Wednesday. Here&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40917539/while-apple-abandoned-its-car-project-after-pouring-1b-into-it-its-key-supplier-foxconn-is-now-colla">what you need to know.</a>
What To Know: In significant economic development, the Federal Reserve instituted a<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/24/09/40927293/powell-defends-0-5-interest-rate-drop-as-right-thing-for-the-economy-doubles-down"> 50 basis points cut</a>, bringing the federal funds rate to 4.75%–5%. This unexpected move, marking the first rate reduction in more than four years, reflects the Fed&#8217;s greater confidence in managing inflation. 
The Fed also revised its economic growth forecast for 2024 down to 2%. Inflation projections for the same year were also lowered, while unemployment rates were revised upward through 2026.
Future Rate Path: The updated Dot Plot suggests another 50 basis points in cuts in 2024 and an additional 100 basis points by the end of 2025, highlighting a more aggressive easing approach compared to previous projections. This outlook signals a significant shift from the Fed's earlier stance and impacts projections for economic metrics over the next few years.
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What Else: The company formerly abandoned its electric vehicle (EV) project after significant investments. In contrast, its key supplier Hon Hai Precision Industry Co Ltd &#8211; ADR, also known as Foxconn, (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HNHPF#OTC">HNHPF</a>) is advancing in the EV market. Foxconn, collaborating with Sharp, recently unveiled the LDK+ electric vehicle prototype. Designed with a room-like interior, the LDK+ aims to serve as a personal space, highlighting the evolving role of vehicles in the autonomous driving era.
Foxconn demonstrated strategic acumen by focusing on modular EV platforms that allow for cost-efficient, unique model creation. The company has also approved a $246 million investment in Northern Vietnam for manufacturing EV parts, with operations expected to start in January 2025. This investment underscores Foxconn's commitment to enhancing its production capabilities and positioning itself as a notable player in the EV industry.
AAPL Price Action: Apple shares closed Wednesday up 1.80% at $220.69, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard?new_user=False&amp;backend=google-oauth2">Benzinga Pro.</a>
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Sharp has revealed an innovative electric vehicle prototype, the LDK+, developed in collaboration with its parent company Foxconn (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HNHPF#OTC">HNHPF</a>). The announcement was made on Tuesday during Sharp Tech-Day in Tokyo.
What Happened: The LDK+ concept car integrates the functionality of a traditional vehicle with a room-like interior, aiming to provide a new style of mobility. Sharp&#8217;s Chief Technical Officer, Mototaka Taneya, emphasized the growing importance of cars as personal spaces, especially with the advent of autonomous driving technology, Nikkei Asia<a href="https://asia.nikkei.com/Business/Automobiles/Electric-vehicles/Sharp-and-Foxconn-s-EV-prototype-shows-new-way-of-vehicle-design"> reported</a> on Wednesday.
Sharp&#8217;s design allows the vehicle&#8217;s interior to be used effectively even when parked, transforming it into a personal space for work or leisure. Features include a rotatable rear seat, a Sharp LCD display, and windows that can turn opaque for privacy. The car also uses AI to adjust air conditioning and lighting based on user preferences.
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The LDK+ is built on an EV platform developed by Foxconn, which has been focusing on the EV market. Foxconn&#8217;s Chief Strategy Officer for EVs, Jun Seki, highlighted the cost-efficiency of this modular approach, allowing companies to create unique models without heavy investments.
Sharp&#8217;s entry into the EV market comes amid industry challenges, with growth slowing and automakers adjusting their strategies. Despite these hurdles, Seki expressed optimism about the future of EVs, predicting significant market growth by 2027.
Why It Matters: The collaboration between Foxconn and Sharp represents a significant step in the evolving electric vehicle market. Foxconn, a major supplier for Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), has been <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/22/05/27467741/apple-supplier-foxconn-is-aiming-to-compete-with-tesla-and-nio-in-the-electric-vehicle-segment">making strategic moves</a> to diversify its portfolio and enter the EV sector while Apple itself abandoned its EV project after pouring <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/03/37528093/apple-poured-1b-a-year-into-car-project-concocted-by-steve-jobs-for-a-decade-before-realizing-it-nee">over a billion dollars</a> into it in February. In May 2022, Foxconn&#8217;s chairman, Liu Young-way, expressed confidence in overcoming supply chain challenges and aimed to become the first EV maker not affected by material shortages. This ambition aligns with their broader strategy to compete with established EV manufacturers like Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) and Nio Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NIO#NYSE">NIO</a>).
Furthermore, Foxconn&#8217;s recent approval to invest <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/23/06/33075575/foxconn-plans-246m-investment-in-northern-vietnam-for-manufacturing-ev-parts-report">$246 million in Northern Vietnam </a>for manufacturing EV parts underscores their commitment to this market. The investment will focus on producing EV chargers and components, starting in January 2025. This move is expected to enhance Foxconn&#8217;s production capabilities and support its goal of becoming a key player in the EV industry.
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While Apple Abandoned Its Car Project After Pouring $1B Into It, Its Key Supplier Foxconn Is Now Collaborating With Sharp On An EV Prototype: Here's More

Apple, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) shares have barely budged to the<a href="https://in.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40780100/apple-intelligence-ready-iphone-16-with-faster-processor-dedicated-camera-button-announced-check-pri?_gl=1&#x2A;1z0lss1&#x2A;_gcl_au&#x2A;MTUyOTg5MDU4NS4xNzI1ODcyMjEz&#x2A;_ga&#x2A;NzYzMTQ0NDEyLjE2ODY5ODEzNzg.&#x2A;_ga_V7ZK73W7N0&#x2A;MTcyNjY0MTgwNy4yMDY3LjEuMTcyNjY0ODg1Mi4wLjAuMA.."> Glowtime hardware launch event held on Sept. 9,</a> and a portfolio manager on Tuesday offered &#8220;Mea Culpa&#8221; for his short-term stance on the stock.
What Happened: Very early indications point to a nearly 10% year-over-year decline in the sales of the iPhone 16, the newest iteration of Apple&#8217;s flagship product, said portfolio manager and founder of Niles Investment Management Dan Niles. This is in contrast to expectations that the addition of the artificial intelligence features will drive 10% sales growth, he said.
Quoting famous American researcher, scientist and futurist Roy Amara&#8217;s law, Nile said, &#8220;We tend to overestimate the effect of a technology in the short run and underestimate the effect in the long run.&#8221; 
The portfolio manager noted that Apple&#8217;s price/earnings multiple calculated on calendar year 2024 earnings expanded from 24 times to 31 times, primarily on AI expectations. &#8220;It is hard to argue for valuation support at current levels,&#8221; he said. 
While noting that &#8220;a crucial trait for successful investing is admitting when you are wrong and moving on,&#8221; Nile said. &#8220;I think I am wrong in the short run but have a feeling that I will be back in the long run.&#8221;
Ahead of the Apple event, Niles had said this time around Apple stock could go against the grain on the launch day. He based his expectation on Apple supplier Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd. (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HNHPF#OTC">HNHPF</a>) reporting 33% year-over-year revenue growth for August, which was the highest quarterly growth for the company of the year.
&#8220;While historically $AAPL product launches are sell the news events, this AI-focused event on 9/9 has a chance to buck the trend,&#8221; he had said then.
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AI Undeniable Prop: Nile said Apple Intelligence will be a pulling point for consumers. &#8220;I believe consumers will want AI functionality available to them 24/7 and the smartphone is the one piece of technology that we have with us all the time.&#8221;
Weighing in on the early softness, the strategist said with the staggered rollout of AI across geographies, AI features will be available to consumers in China, a key market, only in 2025.
He also noted that the promotion of the new phones by the U.S. wireless carriers is not much different than last year.
Niles&#8217; views echo that of tech venture capitalist Gene Munster. In a recent note, he said he expects iPhone revenue to rise 15% in fiscal year 2025, more than double the 7% growth the Street currently models. Munster sees growth accelerating slightly to 17% in the next fiscal compared to the Street forecast of 8% growth.
&#8220;The most significant factor in my estimate is my belief that 8% of the iPhone installed base will upgrade early in FY25, and 14% in FY26,&#8221; he had said. The tech specialist, however, sees a slowdown to 5% each in fiscal years 2027 and 2028. 
In premarket trading on Wednesday, Apple shares fell 0.44% to $215.83, according to <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro data. </a>The stock has added 13% for the year-to-date period, underperforming the 19% gain for the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>), an exchange-traded fund that tracks the S&amp;P 500 Index.
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Even as index futures suggest a cautious start on Wednesday, Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) and Super Micro Computer, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>) &#8211; two companies with significant exposure to artificial intelligence technology, advanced strongly <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premarket">in premarket trading</a> on Wednesday.
The premarket strength may be attributable to comments from Taiwanese contract manufacturer Hon Hai Precision Industry Co. Ltd. (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HNHPF#OTC">HNHPF</a>), which is a supplier to big tech companies such as Nvidia and Apple, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>). The Taipei, Taiwan-based company reported record June quarter revenue, with AI server revenue rising by 60% sequentially due to strong customer demand.
Also, Hon Hai, popularly known as Foxconn, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/08/40360707/apple-nvidia-supplier-foxconn-clocks-record-june-quarter-revenue-as-net-margin-slips-issues-upbeat-">said the development schedule</a> of Nvidia&#8217;s GB200 rack is on track. &#8220;Foxconn will definitely be the first supplier to deliver and shipments should begin in the fourth quarter. If the schedule remains unchanged, the performance of the entire AI server segment may be better than originally estimated,&#8221; said Foxconn Vice President and Spokesperson James Wu.
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Incidentally, earlier this month, a report by The Information said the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/08/40152477/nvidia-upcoming-chip-launch-faces-delay-due-to-design-flaws-setback-expected-to-impact-meta-microsof">Blackwell B200 AI chips will take at least three months longer</a> to produce than was planned due to a design flaw identified late in the production process. Foxconn&#8217;s update should allay some concerns surrounding the delay.
Delving into its outlook, Foxconn said strong demand for AI servers is expected to continue. &#8220;We maintain our view that AI servers will contribute to 40% of overall server revenue this year,&#8221; Wu said, adding &#8220;AI servers should soon become Foxconn's next trillion-dollar revenue product.&#8221;
This is higher than the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/06/39178960/exclusive-apple-suppliers-subsidiary-behind-supercomputer-donated-to-openai-predicts-ai-server-sales">30% contribution that AI servers currently make</a> towards Foxconn&#8217;s revenue, as the company&#8217;s deputy spokesperson Jimmy Huang told <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga</a> earlier in June at the Computex technology show in Taiwan.
Nvidia is scheduled to report its second-quarter results after the market close on August 28 and strategists see the report as a key catalyst that can keep the market rally. Super Micro, which manufactures AI servers, reported in early August a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/08/40213937/why-ai-server-maker-super-micro-computers-stock-is-plummeting-over-12-in-premarket">fiscal fourth-quarter earnings miss</a>, sending its stock sharply lower. The stock fell a little over 20% in earnings reaction before rebounding from the low.
Price Action: At the time of writing, Nvidia stock rose 1.76% to $118.18 and Super Micro climbed 1.74% to $577.31 in premarket trading, according to <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro data</a>.
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Nvidia, Super Micro Computer Surge In Pre-Market: What's Powering AI Stalwarts' Stocks?

The major index futures are pointing to a nervous start ahead of the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs/sector-etfs/24/08/40323092/feds-interest-rate-decision-will-incoming-july-inflation-data-tip-the-scale">consumer price inflation report </a>that is due at 8:30 a.m. EDT. Bond yields are slipping ahead of the inflation data. If the report confirms a continued let-up in pricing pressure, the Federal Reserve may be forced to cut rates. Economists and strategists expect Fed Chair Jerome Powell to render more clarity on the rate outlook at the Jackson Hole symposium scheduled for later this month.
Atlanta Federal Reserve President Raphael Bostic, however, suggested he would want to see more evidence before the rate could be taken down from its 22-year high. 
Hon Hai Precision Industry Co. Ltd.&#8217;s (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HNHPF#OTC">HNHPF</a>) commentary about strong AI server demand could lend support to Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) and other AI-levered tech stocks. 
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<td>Performance (+/-)</td>
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<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>+0.07%</td>
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<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>+0.05%</td>
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<td>Dow</td>
<td>+0.01%</td>
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<td>R2K</td>
<td>+0.44%</td>
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<figcaption class="wp-element-caption"> In premarket trading on Wednesday,&nbsp;the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) edged up 0.06% to $542.34, and the&nbsp;Invesco QQQ ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) rose 0.05% to $462.81, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/lxquj26b2sag" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Pro data</a>.</figcaption></figure>
Cues From Last Session: 
Stocks raced out of the gate on Tuesday after a tamer-than-expected producer price inflation report perked up risk appetite. The VIX at one point in time pulled back below the 18 level. All three major averages opened higher and advanced further over the course of trading before ending notably higher. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite and the S&amp;P 500 indices closed at their highest levels since Aug. 1. In the process, the S&amp;P 500 posted the biggest four-day rally for the year. 
Technical analyst and CNBC contributor Frank Cappelleri noted that the S&amp;P 500 has advanced 4.8% over six sessions, the best six-day gain since the 6% rise between Oct. 30, 2023 and Nov. 6, 2023.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true"><a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24SPX&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$SPX</a> The 6-day advance now is +4.8%. That&#39;s the best since the 6-day gain of +6.0% from 10/30-11/6/23. The index is now challenging its 50-DMA and a key downtrend line… …which ALSO is similar to early Nov'23. <a href="https://t.co/mTvo9TBu7H">pic.twitter.com/mTvo9TBu7H</a>
&mdash; Frank Cappelleri (@FrankCappelleri) <a href="https://twitter.com/FrankCappelleri/status/1823474564686627315?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 13, 2024</a></blockquote>
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<td>Performance (+/)</td>
<td>Value</td>
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<td>Nasdaq Composite</td>
<td>+2.43%</td>
<td>17,187.61</td>
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<td>S&amp;P 500 Index</td>
<td>+1.68%</td>
<td>5,434.43</td>
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<td>Dow Industrials</td>
<td>+1.04%</td>
<td>39,765.64</td>
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<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>+1.61%</td>
<td>2,095.19</td>
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 Insights From Analysts:
Commenting on the market recovery post-Monday&#8217;s meltdown, fund manager Louis Navellier said, &#8220;Barring any major geopolitical surprises, it appears likely that the recovery from the recent correction will continue, though with caution rather than the strong melt-ups we&#8217;ve seen this year.&#8221;
&#8220;The NVIDIA earnings on Aug. 28 will be pivotal to a full recovery,&#8221; he said.  
Upcoming Economic Data:
The July consumer price inflation report is the lone piece of first-tier data due on Wednesday. Here&#8217;s how the expectations compare to the prior periods:
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<td>Consensus</td>
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<td>Consumer Prices (M-o-M)</td>
<td>+0.2%</td>
<td>-0.1%</td>
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<td>Consumer Prices (Y-o-Y)</td>
<td>+3.0%</td>
<td>+3.0%</td>
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<td>Core consumer prices (M-o-M)</td>
<td>+0.2%</td>
<td>+0.1%</td>
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<td>Core consumer prices (Y-o-Y)</td>
<td>+3.2%</td>
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The Energy Information Administration will release its weekly petroleum status report at 10:30 a.m. EDT.
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Stocks In Focus:
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<li>Peloton Interactive, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PTON#NASDAQ">PTON</a>) climbed nearly 7% <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premarket">in premarket trading</a> after the company announced a content partnership with Alphabet, Inc.&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) Fitbit.</li>
<li>Kellanova (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/K#NASDAQ">K</a>) rose about 6.50% after the Wall Street Journal reported Mars, Inc. is nearing a deal to buy the former.</li>
<li>Cardinal Health, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAH#NYSE">CAH</a>), Brinker International, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EAT#NYSE">EAT</a>) and Performance Food Group Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PFGC#NYSE">PFGC</a>) are among the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/earnings">notable companies reporting earnings ahead of the market open.</a></li>
<li>Those reporting after the close include Cisco Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CSCO#NASDAQ">CSCO</a>) and Lumentum Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LITE#NASDAQ">LITE</a>).</li>
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Crude oil futures edged down, signaling that the black gold may extend the 2%+ drop seen in the previous session, and gold futures rose modestly. The 10-year Treasury- note yield slipped 1.7 basis points to 3.837%. Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) continued its climb and traded above the $61K level.
The Asian markets advanced, as traders cheered Wall Street&#8217;s buoyant performance overnight and began to price in a Fed rate cut. The Chinese and Hong Kong markets, however, bucked the uptrend. European stocks were modestly higher in early trading, with UBS AG&#8217;s (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UBS#NYSE">UBS</a>) lending support to financial stocks.
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Taiwanese contract manufacturer Hon Hai Precision Industry Co. Ltd. (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HNHPF#OTC">HNHPF</a>), a supplier to tech companies such as Apple, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) reported record June quarter revenue and earnings that exceeded estimates, thanks to strong <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/content/39542457/foxconn-to-manufacture-ai-servers-in-india-following-iphone-success-report">artificial intelligence server revenue. </a>The company, which is popularly called Foxconn, also issued an upbeat forward commentary.
Key Q2 Metrics: The Taipei, Taiwan-based company reported June quarter earnings per share of NT $2.53 ($0.08), up from NT $2.38 per share a year ago. Revenue climbed 19% year-over-year to NT $1.55 trillion, marking a record high for the June quarter. Gross profit climbed 19% and operating profit was up a steeper 44%, while the net profit rose a more modest 6%. The company noted that gross profit and operating profit were also marked June quarter records.
Strong customer demand drove AI server revenue by 60% sequentially in the second quarter, and this accounted for more than 40% of overall server revenue for the period, the company said. 
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The Outlook: Anticipating the traditionally strong third quarter, the company has projected significant year-over-year and sequential growth.
Foxconn Vice President and Spokesperson James Wu said, &#8220;Operations will gradually ramp up entering the traditional peak season.&#8221;
The company said it expects strong sequential growth for the smart consumer electronics segment, and significant sequential and year-over-year growth for the cloud and networking products, thanks to ongoing revenue momentum in AI servers. On the other hand, computing products will likely see a slight sequential decline decline due to a high base period, but still see significant year-on-year growth.
The 2024 outlook for significant growth remained unchanged, thanks to strong demand for AI servers. There is better visibility into the full-year performance, the company said.
Wu said strong demand for AI servers is expected to continue. &#8220;We maintain our view that AI servers will contribute to 40% of overall server revenue this year, he said. &#8220;AI servers should soon become Foxconn's next trillion-dollar revenue product,&#8221; he added.
He also said the development schedule of Nvidia Corp.&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) GB200 rack is on track. &#8220;Foxconn will definitely be the first supplier to deliver and shipments should begin in the fourth quarter. If the schedule remains unchanged, the performance of the entire AI server segment may be better than originally estimated,&#8221; he added.
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Key contract chipmaker Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>) and Hon Hai Precision Industry Co. Ltd. (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HNHPF#OTC">HNHPF</a>), more popularly known as Foxconn and an Apple Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) iPhone assembler, are guiding global supply chain shifts amid political and business changes.
TSMC, serving clients like Apple and Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), has expanded to vital automotive hubs like Dresden, Germany, near automotive giants like Volkswagen AG (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VWAGY#OTC">VWAGY</a>), Bayerische Motoren Werke AG (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BMWYY#OTC">BMWYY</a>), and Porsche.
This site attracts co-investors like Bosch and Infineon, ensuring that suppliers also establish operations nearby, Bloomberg <a target="_blank" href="https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2024-06-09/tsmc-and-foxconn-will-guide-the-global-supply-chain?sref=TBDibEcD" rel="noreferrer noopener">reports</a>.
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In Japan&#8217;s Kumamoto prefecture, TSMC partners with Sony Group Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SONY#NYSE">SONY</a>), Toyota Motor Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TM#NYSE">TM</a>), and Denso to serve Japan&#8217;s automotive and electronics industries.
The Arizona facility was established due to client pressure and government incentives, attracting suppliers like LCY Chemical and Topco Scientific.
TSMC earmarked $44 billion in 2022, up from $31 billion in 2021,&nbsp;to boost its chip-making capacity.&nbsp;The chipmaker won $6.6 billion in U.S. chip funding, the Verge <a target="_blank" href="https://www.theverge.com/24166234/chips-act-funding-semiconductor-companies" rel="noreferrer noopener">reports</a>.
Foxconn, renowned for assembling Apple&#8217;s iPhones and Nvidia&#8217;s AI servers, is expanding its global footprint with 205 sites in 24 countries.
Foxconn&#8217;s expansions into Mexico, India, and Southeast Asia and partnerships with European industrial firms like Siemens and Stellantis show its strategic push into factory automation, transportation, logistics, aerospace, and alternative energy.
Price Action: TSM shares were trading higher by 2.59% to $168.66 at the last check on Monday.
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As we wrap up another eventful week in the tech world, we&#8217;ve seen some major developments from industry giants. From Nvidia Corp.&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) stock split announcement to Intel Corp.&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>) AI-focused strategy, the week was buzzing with news. Here&#8217;s a quick recap of the top stories.
NVIDIA Announces Stock Split
In a move to make shares more accessible, NVIDIA announced a 10-for-1 stock split on Friday. The semiconductor giant revealed this decision during its recent quarterly earnings report. The split-adjusted trading will commence on Monday, June 10.&#8217;
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Intel Steps Up AI Game
Intel has unveiled its new Lunar Lake chips with enhanced AI processors at the ongoing Computex technology trade show. These chips are aimed at Copilot+ AI PCs and data center chips, positioning Intel to compete with Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>). The Lunar Lake series is set to launch later this year.
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Foxconn Predicts AI Server Sales Surge
Apple Inc. supplier Hon Hai Technology Group (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HNHPF#OTC">HNHPF</a>), operating as Foxconn, is expecting a significant surge in AI server revenue in the next year. This prediction comes amid Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang&#8217;s forecast that data center spending will double to $2 trillion by 2029.
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Nvidia CEO Mesmerizes at Computex
Nvidia&#8217;s Huang delivered a captivating keynote address at the Computex 2024 pre-event. He credited Nvidia&#8217;s partners and highlighted the company&#8217;s focus on computer graphics, simulations, and artificial intelligence.
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Musk Explains Nvidia Chip Diversion
Tesla Inc. CEO Elon Musk responded to a report about him redirecting thousands of NVIDIA chips, initially reserved for Tesla, to X and xAI. Musk explained that Tesla had no facilities to activate the chips, and they would have otherwise sat idle in a warehouse.
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Editor&#8217;s Note: The article has been updated to note the correct designation of Foxconn&#8217;s Deputy spokesperson Jimmy Huang. Apple Inc. supplier Hon Hai Technology Group (Foxconn) (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HNHPF#OTC">HNHPF</a>) is riding high on the boom in demand for <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/05/38981319/jensen-huang-says-other-blackwells-coming-even-as-nvidia-gears-up-for-lot-of-blackwell-revenue-this" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">artificial intelligence (AI) solutions</a>.
The Foxconn official believes that its AI server revenue will surge more than three times in the next year. This comes amid Nvidia Corp. CEO <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/02/37087722/nvidia-ceo-jensen-huang-urges-nations-to-embrace-sovereign-ai-predicts-data-center-spending-to-h" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Jensen Huang's </a><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/02/37087722/nvidia-ceo-jensen-huang-urges-nations-to-embrace-sovereign-ai-predicts-data-center-spending-to-h" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">prediction</a> that data center spending will double to $2 trillion by 2029.
At the ongoing Computex technology trade show in Taiwan, <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga</a> caught up with Foxconn&#8217;s Deputy spokesperson Jimmy Huang to understand what one of the leading cloud infrastructure providers in the world thinks of the AI opportunity.
For context, Foxconn&#8217;s subsidiary Ingrasys manufactured the DGX-1 supercomputer that Nvidia's Huang donated to OpenAI back in 2016. according to the official. It <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/04/38422652/jensen-huang-hand-delivers-nvidias-first-dgx-h200-gpu-to-openais-sam-altman-to-advance-ai-computing" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">also donated the new DGX H200 GPU</a> to the Microsoft Corp.-backed AI startup in April.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Are We In An AI Bubble?</h3>
The rapid rise of Nvidia over the past two years has led to concerns about an AI bubble. If there is one such bubble, Nvidia and other AI stocks could be adversely impacted.
However, Foxconn&#8217;s Huang thinks that this is "just the beginning."
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In fact, he points to an even more interesting facet of the company's prospects because of AI.
"Our chairman has just mentioned, maybe next year, our AI server revenue will reach NT$1 trillion (approx. $30.9 billion.)"
Huang added that the NT$1 trillion would be more than three times the existing revenue Foxconn makes from setting up AI servers for its clients.
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"In the traditional server market, we have NT$1 trillion and 30% of this is from AI servers." This puts Foxconn's existing revenue from AI servers at a little over $10 billion. The company expects this to surge to nearly $31 billion in the next year, an increase of over three times.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Is It Because Of Nvidia's GB200 Super Chip?</h3>
Nvidia's new AI super chip, GB200, has been the talk of the town since its announcement in March. It has analysts excited, too, who think it will drive the next wave of AI innovation.
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Is it also the secret behind Foxconn&#8217;s optimistic outlook? While Huang did not specifically point it out as a critical factor, he noted that different customers have different requirements for their data center needs.
He added that they do want to "just put more" power in their data centers, and <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/03/37848556/nvidias-new-superchip-delivers-8-470-times-the-computing-performance-of-supercomputer-that-jensen-hu" rel="noreferrer noopener">GB200 packs a lot of punch</a>.
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Exclusive: Apple Supplier Behind Supercomputer Donated To OpenAI Predicts AI Server Sales Tripling To $31B Next Year (CORRECTED)

Taiwan's&nbsp;Hon Hai Precision (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HNHPF#OTC">HNHPF</a>) operating as&nbsp;Foxconn Technology Group has reported a significant increase in its first-quarter net profit, despite a decline in revenue attributed to weakened consumer electronics demand.
What Happened: The Taiwan-based contract manufacturer, known for assembling Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>)&#8217;s iPhones, announced on Tuesday that its net profit for the first quarter rose by 72% from the previous year, reaching NT$22.01 billion (US$679 million), <a href="https://www.wsj.com/business/earnings/foxconn-profit-surges-on-low-base-but-revenue-falls-91b74d36?mod=latest_headlines">reported</a> The Wall Street Journal.
This increase, however, fell short of the NT$28.76 billion estimated by analysts in a FactSet poll. The surge in profit was attributed to a low base last year when Foxconn faced a NT$17.3 billion write-down linked to its 34% stake in Japanese electronics maker Sharp.
Despite the profit surge, first-quarter revenue dropped by 9% to NT$1.324 trillion due to reduced consumer electronics demand.
The pandemic had caused a delay in production and shipment at Foxconn&#8217;s Zhengzhou, China factory, leading to a high base of comparison for the first quarter of last year. Nevertheless, its cloud and networking segment experienced strong revenue growth, driven by robust artificial intelligence server demand.
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Foxconn has been diversifying its business lines in recent years, including ventures into electric vehicles and AI. The company is also expanding its production in countries such as India to reduce its reliance on China.
Why It Matters: Foxconn&#8217;s performance comes on the heels of a 9% decline in its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/04/38108303/apples-key-supplier-foxconn-reports-9-decline-in-first-quarter-revenue-anticipates-growth-in-fut">first-quarter revenue for 2024</a>. Despite this, the company anticipated a revenue increase for the second quarter of 2024, traditionally considered an &#8220;off-peak season.&#8221;
Earlier in May, Foxconn reported its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/05/38641338/apples-largest-iphone-manufacturer-reports-its-best-ever-april-revenue-amid-stronger-iphone-dema">best-ever April revenue</a>, marking a 19% surge in monthly revenue. This achievement led to a record high for April and a subsequent rise in the company&#8217;s shares to an all-time high in Taiwan.
In March, it was reported that Foxconn was <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/03/37689044/apples-tech-ally-foxconn-is-making-a-play-for-the-ai-server-market-with-nvidia-ming">making a play for the AI server market</a> through a strategic partnership with NVIDIA Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>). This move was expected to position Foxconn to benefit from a closer partnership with Nvidia in the long run.
Despite its financial performance, Foxconn has been facing political challenges in its home country. In November, Foxconn&#8217;s founder, Terry Gou, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/23/11/35954719/taiwans-political-future-hangs-in-balance-as-these-three-factions-battle-to-replace-tsai-ing-wen">withdrew his bid for the Taiwanese presidency</a>, leading to a political shakeup as opposition parties vied for power.
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Apple's Biggest iPhone Assembler Posts 72% Profit Surge Even As Revenue Takes Hit From Weaker Consumer Electronics Demand

It&#8217;s been a whirlwind week for Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), with significant developments ranging from record-breaking iPhone sales to the launch of new iPad models. The tech giant has been making headlines, and even Elon Musk has chimed in on the action. Let&#8217;s dive into the week&#8217;s top stories.
Record April Revenue for iPhone Manufacturer
Apple&#8217;s largest iPhone manufacturer, Hon Hai Precision Industry Co. (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HNHPF#OTC">HNHPF</a>), also known as Foxconn, reported its highest-ever April revenue. The Taiwanese company, responsible for manufacturing the majority of Apple&#8217;s smartphones, saw a 19% surge in monthly revenue to $15.8 billion in April, a record high for the month. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/05/38641338/apples-largest-iphone-manufacturer-reports-its-best-ever-april-revenue-amid-stronger-iphone-dema">Read the full article here.</a>
iPhone 15 Pro Max: Best Selling Smartphone in Q1 2024
Despite a global slump in iPhone sales, Apple&#8217;s top-tier iPhone 15 Pro Max emerged as the best-selling device in the first quarter of 2024. The iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro followed closely, claiming the second and third positions, respectively. This marks a continuation of Apple's dominance in the smartphone market. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/05/38645070/apple-springs-a-surprise-as-its-top-tier-iphone-15-pro-max-bags-best-selling-smartphone-tag-in-q1-20">Read the full article here.</a>
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New iPad Pro and iPad Air 6 Launched
Apple unveiled the highly-anticipated iPad Air 6 and iPad Pro after a gap of 18 months at the &#8220;Let Loose&#8221; event. The iPad Air now comes in two screen sizes for the first time, while the iPad Pro boasts the new M4 chip, jumping directly from the M2. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/05/38673436/apple-launches-ipad-pro-with-m4-chip-oled-display-at-999-ipad-air-6-now-comes-in-two-sizes-for-the-f">Read the full article here.</a>
Apple&#8217;s AI Ambitions Revealed
Prominent tech analyst Gene Munster observed a &#8220;surprise takeaway&#8221; from Apple&#8217;s iPad launch event &#8211; the unveiling of the M4 chip. Munster believes this development indicates Apple's growing speed in updating its silicon and its focus on making hardware a competitive advantage in the field of artificial intelligence (AI). <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/05/38696261/prominent-apple-bull-reveals-surprise-takeaway-from-apples-ipad-launch-tim-cooks-ai">Read the full article here.</a>
Elon Musk Questions Apple&#8217;s R&amp;D Spend
Following the launch of Apple&#8217;s new iPad models, Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk raised questions about Apple's huge research and development investment. Musk responded to a meme comparing Apple's $30 billion R&amp;D spend in 2023 to the marginal improvement in the thickness of its new 11-inch iPad Pro. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/05/38689467/elon-musk-isnt-sure-apples-showed-its-entire-30b-r-d-prowess-with-new-ipads-maybe-they-have-some-sec">Read the full article here.</a>
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Apple's Week Of Breakneck Developments: Chart-Topper iPhone, New iPads And Elon Musk's Curiosity

Apple Inc.'s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/iphone">largest iPhone manufacturer</a>, Hon Hai Precision Industry Co. (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HNHPF#OTC">HNHPF</a>), also known as Foxconn, has seen its shares soar to an all-time high in Taiwan after reporting its best April revenue.
What Happened: The Taiwanese company, responsible for manufacturing the majority of Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>)&#8217;s smartphones, reported a 19% surge in monthly revenue to $15.8 billion (NT$510.9 billion) in April, compared to $13.3 billion (NT$429.2 billion) in the same month last year, <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-05-05/iphone-maker-hon-hai-s-april-sales-rise-19-in-positive-signal">Bloomberg</a> reported.
This marked a record high for April, according to a statement from Hon Hai.
Hon Hai shares in Taiwan gained 7.37% to close at TW$167.50, apiece.
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According to a research note from Citigroup analysts, the computing segment experienced the most significant month-on-month growth, primarily due to the launch of Apple&#8217;s new MacBook Air.
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"Pull-in demand of iPhone was also stronger ahead of China's Labor Day holiday."
Despite its diversification into AI server racks and other equipment, Apple&#8217;s business still accounts for over half of Hon Hai&#8217;s revenue. This has led investors to closely monitor the company for indications of iPhone sales performance.
Why It Matters: The recent surge in Hon Hai&#8217;s sales comes amid a challenging period for Apple, particularly in the Chinese market.
Amid a decline in demand and fierce competition from Huawei Technologies, Apple&#8217;s CEO, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/05/38605055/apple-ceo-tim-cook-says-china-is-the-most-competitive-market-in-the-world-as-iphone-sales-take-a-hit">Tim Cook, </a><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/05/38605055/apple-ceo-tim-cook-says-china-is-the-most-competitive-market-in-the-world-as-iphone-sales-take-a-hit">described China as</a> &#8220;the most competitive market in the world.&#8221;
Apple&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/05/38610270/jim-cramer-slams-analysts-over-getting-china-wrong-about-apple-for-two-decades-that">underwhelming quarterly results</a> were attributed to a drop in demand in China and fierce competition from Huawei. Despite the overall decline, Cook highlighted some positive signs, stating that iPhone sales in Mainland China had grown.
Apple&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/05/38599545/apple-q2-earnings-beats-muted-forecast-on-services-mac-strength-installed-base-at-fresh-record-cupe">second-quarter results outperformed muted goals</a>, with a year-over-year revenue decline, and the company&#8217;s second-quarter earnings per share also fell from one year ago.
Apple&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/04/38511556/what-is-going-on-with-apple-iphone-sales-drop-by-staggering-9-3m-units-globally-in-">iPhone sales plummeted 16%</a> globally in the first three months of 2024, according to market research firm Canalys. Despite the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/23/09/34501203/apple-iphone-15-series-with-usb-c-tetraprism-camera-announced-check-price-and-availability-details">iPhone 15 </a><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/23/09/34501203/apple-iphone-15-series-with-usb-c-tetraprism-camera-announced-check-price-and-availability-details">launch</a> in September, Apple&#8217;s iPhone shipments fell by a staggering 9.3 million units, from 58 million in Q1 2023 to 48.7 million in Q1 2024.
Amidst these challenges, Hon Hai&#8217;s record-high sales could potentially indicate a positive turn for Apple&#8217;s iPhone sales and the AI server market.
Price Action: Apple shares were trading 0.38% down in premarket trading on Monday, after closing at $183.36 on Friday, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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Apple's Largest iPhone Manufacturer Reports Its Best-Ever April Revenue Amid 'Stronger' iPhone Demand

Hon Hai Precision Industry Co. Ltd (OTC: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/hnhpf#OTC">HNHPF</a>)-owned Foxconn that manufactures iPhones that are the apple of the eye of Apple Inc (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/aapl#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) reported its first quarter results. With the first quarter being a typically quiet period, it comes as no surprise that Foxconn posted a revenue dup. However, Foxconn is expecting revenue growth in the second quarter despite it still being an off-peak season.
First quarter highlights
For the first quarter, Foxconn posted a 9.6% drop in revenue, however, Apple supplier noted that its cloud and networking segment reported significant revenue growth. But total revenue amounted to&nbsp;1.32 trillion New Taiwan dollars which equates to about $41.2 billion and it was also 28.58% lower compared to the previous, fourth, quarter. But, fourth quarter is usually when suppliers race to enable tech giants like Apple to satisfy the holiday demand. But, according to Counterpoint Research, overall shipments if smartphones declined 3.2%&nbsp;during 2023.&nbsp;
The AI hype is in the air
Although Foxconn is behind AI chipmaking leader, Nvidia Corporation (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/nvda#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), it still has gained momentum of late.&nbsp;
As a reminder, Foxconn teamed up with Nvidia last year. Foxconn and Nvidia joined class to develop certain &ldquo;AI factories&rdquo; which are a new class of data centers that use Nvidia chips to power all kinds of applications ranging from large language models to training autonomous vehicles. Also, Foxconn will develop smart solution platforms that are based on technologies that Nvidia developed. By gaining access to Nvidia&rsquo;s solutions, Foxconn will get to offer safe AI-powered EVs and make its mark in the new era. In simple words, Nvidia joined forces with Foxconn on its path to accelerate the AI Industrial Revolution. Considering that AI development requires more than chips, there is room for all kinds of industrial contributors as even the all-mighty Nvidia cannot do everything alone, which bodes well for Foxconn.
Despite the traditional off-peak period and a recent earthquake, higher March revenue from consumer-electronics and cloud demand fueled Apple supplier to expect revenue growth in the second quarter. Also, Foxconn shares rose almost 21% year-to-date.
Rebound hopes are based on AI
Although the sales slump offers little hope for the rebound of the Apple star, the iPhone, , the growing demand for AI servers empowered Foxconn to expect a revenue rebound in the second quarter and be optimistic for the year ahead.&nbsp;
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Apple Supplier Reports Revenue Dip But Expects Growth Ahead As The AI Revolution Created Room For Contributors

Foxconn (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HNHPF#OTC">HNHPF</a>) a key supplier for Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), saw a 9% decline in its first-quarter revenue for 2024.
What Happened: The company&#8217;s first-quarter revenue totaled 1.32 trillion NT$ ($41.2 billion), <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2024/04/05/apple-supplier-foxconn-posts-9percent-fall-in-first-quarter-revenue.html">CNBC</a> reported on Friday. This figure represents a 9.6% drop from the same period last year and is 28.58% lower than the fourth quarter of the previous year.
The disclosed revenue fell short of economists&#8217; predictions in an LSEG poll. Nevertheless, Foxconn projects a revenue increase for the second quarter of 2024, despite it being typically considered an &#8220;off-peak season.&#8221;
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Why It Matters: The revenue dip comes amid Foxconn broadening its horizons beyond being an Apple supplier. In March, the company announced its intent to<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/03/37689044/apples-tech-ally-foxconn-is-making-a-play-for-the-ai-server-market-with-nvidia-ming"> enter the AI server market </a>through a strategic partnership with Nvidia.
Meanwhile, Apple expects its revenue and earnings per share (EPS) in the March 2024 quarter to drop for the first time in a decade due to declining iPhone sales. Analysts have pointed out that Apple&#8217;s struggles in China are <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/03/37953136/apples-struggles-in-china-are-less-about-apple-and-more-about-a-much-bigger-geopoli" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">less about the company</a> and involve a much bigger "geopolitical kerfuffle."
Apple is also reportedly planning to introduce <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/04/38037808/airpods-for-the-masses-apple-might-launch-cheaper-truly-wireless-earbuds-later-this-year">more affordable AirPods</a> and an updated AirPods Max version later in 2024. This move could potentially boost Foxconn&#8217;s production and subsequently its revenue.
On the stock front, shares of Foxconn closed at $9.75, with a 52-week high of $9.9 and a low of $5.6401.
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Apple's Key Supplier Foxconn Reports 9% Decline In Q1 Revenue, Anticipates Growth In Future

Apple Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) supplier Taiwan&#8217;s&nbsp;Hon Hai Precision Industry Co Ltd&nbsp;(OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HNHPF#OTC">HNHPF</a>), operating as Foxconn, is looking to capitalize on the AI server market through a strategic partnership with&nbsp;Nvidia&nbsp;Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), according to a prominent analyst.
What Happened: Ming-Chi Kuo, an analyst at&nbsp;TF International Securities, on Thursday shared his insights on Nvidia&#8217;s AI server market strategy. Kuo noted that Foxconn, also known as Hon Hai,&nbsp;is expected to benefit from&nbsp;a closer <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/23/01/30269370/nvidia-and-foxconn-joined-forces-to-build-autonomous-vehicles">partnership with Nvidia</a>&nbsp;in the long run.
However, he pointed out that Nvidia has recently altered its GB200 development strategy, investing more in its system development and &#8220;reducing its dependance&#8221; on Hon Hai/Ingrasys&#8217; GB200 development.
This shift may have led to an overly optimistic market view of Hon Hai/Ingrasys&#8217;&nbsp;system development advantages, order visibility,&nbsp;and GPM in GB200.
&#8220;GB200&#8221; is a GPU that is tailored for use in data centers. It was unveiled by the company in October as part of its AI product strategy for 2024 and 2025.
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Kuo also highlighted that the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/23/08/33998198/nvidia-said-to-be-tripling-production-of-worlds-hottest-ai-chip-for-2024-but-will-supply-chain-snags">current shipment visibility</a> of GB200&nbsp;is not high, and it&nbsp;is currently difficult for most&nbsp;suppliers to estimate the actual&nbsp;contribution. Customer concerns about adopting&nbsp;Grace&nbsp;are one of the main&nbsp;reasons for the current low&nbsp;visibility of GB200 shipments.
&#8220;Customer concerns about adopting Grace are: 1) the ROI of continuing to build AI computing power and 2) the bargaining power against Nvidia will continue to erode in the long term,&#8221; he stated. 
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Why It Matters: Foxconn&#8217;s move to tap into the AI server market comes at a time when the company is experiencing a revenue dip due to a quieter market demand. In January earlier this year, the Apple supplier forecasted a decline in first-quarter revenue <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/01/36506765/apples-key-supplier-foxconn-signals-revenue-dip-in-market-cool-down">following a slow market demand</a> in the last quarter.&nbsp;
The first quarter tends to be slower for tech companies like Foxconn, following the busy holiday season when they supply electronics to major vendors such as Apple for Western markets.
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Apple's Tech Ally Foxconn Is Making A Play For The AI Server Market With Nvidia: Ming-Chi Kuo

Key&nbsp;Apple Inc&nbsp;(NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/aapl#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) supplier, Taiwan&#39;s&nbsp;Hon Hai Precision Industry Co Ltd&nbsp;(OTC:&nbsp;<a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/hnhpf#OTC" style="color:#4a6ee0; background:transparent; margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt" target="_blank">HNHPF</a>), operating as&nbsp;Foxconn,&nbsp;forecasts a decline in first-quarter revenue following a quieter market demand in the previous quarter.&nbsp;
Traditionally, the first quarter tends to be slower for tech companies like Foxconn, following the busy holiday season when they supply electronics to major vendors such as Apple for Western markets.
This year&#39;s first quarter will likely see a year-on-year revenue drop despite the expected seasonal slowdown similar to the past three years, Reuters reports.
Also Read:&nbsp;<a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/23/10/35213479/apple-and-suppliers-face-unanticipated-sales-slump-despite-new-launches" style="color:#4a6ee0; background:transparent; margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt" target="_blank">Apple and Suppliers Face Unanticipated Sales Slump Despite New Launches</a>
Foxconn did not provide specific numerical guidance but noted that the first quarter of last year recorded a record high, boosted by the post-COVID resumption of normal factory operations, Bloomberg notes.
In December, Foxconn&#39;s revenue reached T$460.1 billion ($14.84 billion), a 26.9% decrease compared to the previous year but still better than expected.&nbsp;
The fourth quarter saw a 5.4% year-on-year decline in revenue to T$1.851 trillion, slightly above analysts&#39; estimates.
The company attributed the &quot;flattish&quot; revenue in its smart consumer electronics segment, including smartphones, to reduced market demand.&nbsp;
Foxconn has earmarked considerable investments in India as it looks to diversify risk exposure by shifting its&nbsp;<a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/23/08/33485951/apple-supplier-foxconn-raises-investment-plans-for-new-component-plants-in-indias-karnataka" style="color:#4a6ee0; background:transparent; margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt" target="_blank">base from China</a>.
Apple&#39;s stock experienced a decline this week following&nbsp;<a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/01/36453039/why-is-apple-stock-sliding-tuesday" style="color:#4a6ee0; background:transparent; margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt" target="_blank">analyst downgrades over</a>&nbsp;concerns about iPhone demand, yet it remains the most valuable company globally by market value.
Foxconn plans to report its fourth-quarter earnings on March 14 and update its outlook.&nbsp;
Price Action:&nbsp;AAPL shares traded lower by 0.27% at $181.43 on the last check Friday.
Also Read:&nbsp;<a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/23/11/35912061/key-apple-supplier-foxconn-faces-heightened-regulatory-oversight-in-chinas-major-manufacturing-r" style="color:#4a6ee0; background:transparent; margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt" target="_blank">Key Apple Supplier Foxconn Faces Heightened Regulatory Oversight In China&#39;s Major Manufacturing Regions: Report</a>
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Apple's Key Supplier Foxconn Signals Revenue Dip in Market Cool-Down

In a recent development, shares of Apple&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) suppliers took a hit following Barclays downgrade of the tech behemoth due to a potential decrease in product demand in 2024.
What Happened: CNBC<a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2024/01/03/shares-of-apple-suppliers-fall-after-barclays-downgrades-iphone-maker.html"> reported</a> on Tuesday that the shares of suppliers associated with Apple in Asia experienced a drop after the Barclays downgrade. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), a top-tier manufacturer of advanced processors for companies such as Apple and Nvidia (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), saw a more than 2% decline in shares during morning trading. Foxconn (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HNHPF#OTC">HNHPF</a>), a major Apple supplier and the world&#8217;s largest electronics contract manufacturer, also experienced a 1.33% drop in shares.
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Moreover, tech and chip stocks such as Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix (OTC: HXSCL) dropped over 2%, while LG Electronics fell 1.78%, leading to a 1.85% drop in South Korea&#8217;s Kospi. This situation developed after Barclays demoted Apple&#8217;s stock to underweight on Tuesday and lowered its price target to $160 from $161, citing weak iPhone 15 sales and a potential decrease in demand for iPhone 16 and other products. Consequently, Apple&#8217;s shares ended the day 3.58% lower.
Despite the downgrade, experts in the industry maintain that Apple&#8217;s suppliers continue to see strong growth. 
&#8220;There&#8217;s still 200 to 300 million iPhones that get replaced onto 5G, at least for the next 24 months,&#8221; stated Ray Wang of Constellation Research on CNBC&#8217;s &#8220;Street Signs Asia.&#8221; 
In a report dated Jan. 3, UBS claimed that TSMC is &#8220;poised for a strong rebound in 2024&#8221; and sustained a buy rating, albeit with a lowered price target.
Why It Matters: Apple&#8217;s $85 billion services business faces potential impacts from <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/24/01/36463729/apples-85b-services-business-in-crosshairs-of-legal-and-regulatory-rulings">a series of legal and regulatory rulings</a> expected in 2024. Furthermore, Apple&#8217;s stock was <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/01/36453039/why-is-apple-stock-sliding-tuesday">downgraded by Barclay</a>&#8216;s analyst Tim Long from Equal-Weight to Underweight, resulting in a lower price target.
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Apple Inc&nbsp;(NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/aapl#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>)&nbsp;<a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/23/01/30455913/apples-chinese-suppliers-win-expansion-permits-in-india-as-iphone-maker-attempts-to-reduce-dependenc" style="color:#4a6ee0; background:transparent; margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt" target="_blank">Chinese partner</a>,&nbsp;Luxshare Precision Industry Co, is poised to take over an iPhone assembly site from Taiwanese competitor&nbsp;Pegatron Corp.&nbsp;
This move is part of Apple&#39;s strategy to strengthen ties with&nbsp;<a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/23/01/30517475/apple-anticipates-india-production-share-to-rise-25-in-attempt-to-diversify-base-beyond-china" style="color:#4a6ee0; background:transparent; margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt" target="_blank">China-based suppliers</a>&nbsp;and enhance relations with Beijing.&nbsp;
Luxshare is acquiring a 62.5% stake in Pegatron&#39;s Kunshan unit in eastern China for approximately 2.1 billion yuan ($300 million), Bloomberg&nbsp;<a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-12-28/apple-supplier-luxshare-to-control-taiwan-rival-s-iphone-site?srnd=technology-vp&amp;sref=TBDibEcD" style="color:#4a6ee0; background:transparent; margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt" target="_blank">cites</a>&nbsp;a recent exchange filing.
This acquisition will likely position Luxshare more competitively against Taiwan&#39;s&nbsp;Hon Hai Precision Industry Co&nbsp;(OTC:&nbsp;<a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/hnhpf#OTC" style="color:#4a6ee0; background:transparent; margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt" target="_blank">HNHPF</a>), operating as&nbsp;Foxconn Technology Group, Apple&#39;s leading manufacturing partner. Foxconn assembles around 70% of all iPhones, primarily in central China.
Also Read:&nbsp;<a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/23/08/33485951/apple-supplier-foxconn-raises-investment-plans-for-new-component-plants-in-indias-karnataka" style="color:#4a6ee0; background:transparent; margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt" target="_blank">Apple Supplier Foxconn Raises Investment Plans for New Component Plants in India&#39;s Karnataka</a>
Apple&#39;s focus on fostering relationships with Chinese suppliers, including Luxshare, is driven by its reliance on the Greater China region, which accounts for about 20% of its total sales.&nbsp;
CEO Tim Cook has emphasized the mutual benefits of Apple&#39;s relationship with the second-largest economy in the world.
Luxshare has rapidly grown within Apple&#39;s supply chain, producing various products, including iPhones, Apple Watches, and the mixed-reality headset Vision Pro.&nbsp;
CEO Tim Cook&#39;s recent visit to a Luxshare plant highlighted the company&#39;s commitment to Apple&#39;s carbon emission reduction goals.
However, amid&nbsp;<a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/23/09/34305372/apples-iphone-to-bear-brunt-of-us-china-tensions-as-the-asia-giant-looks-to-extend-ban-to-state-agen" style="color:#4a6ee0; background:transparent; margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt" target="_blank">ongoing tensions between</a>&nbsp;Washington and Beijing, Apple is also diversifying its production, shifting some away from the region.&nbsp;
It is expanding its manufacturing footprint in India, relying on Foxconn and Pegatron for this initiative.
Price Action:&nbsp;AAPL shares traded higher by 0.44% at $194.01 on the last check Thursday.
Disclaimer:&nbsp;This content was partially produced with the help of AI tools and was reviewed and published by Benzinga editors.
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