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Apple’s Q1 2026 earnings call provided a number of insights. Below are the key takeaways from a memory sector perspective:Earnings call transcript:https://t.co/R2cjXyjBym1. Apple highlighted two major uncertainties in its hardware supply chain: advanced nodes and memory. The former is defined as a "supply constraint," while the latter is viewed as a "cost pressure."2. Apple’s comments aligns with my pre-earnings analysis (see quotation below): memory pricing has increased significantly, with supply guarante ...
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Apple上週法說 (Q1 2026) 資訊量豐富,以下從記憶體角度整理重點:法說會議記錄:https://t.co/R2cjXyjBym1. Apple硬體供應鏈的兩大不確定性為先進製程與記憶體;前者屬「供應限制」 (supply constraint),後者為「成本壓力」 (cost pressure)。2. Apple的說法與我在法說前的分析一致 (見下面引用):記憶體報價顯著上漲,但能得到供應保障。3. AI記憶體投資人可相對忽略Apple的觀點,非AI記憶體投資人則需關注,因長期來看,非AI記憶體市場達到供需平衡的效率應該高於AI記憶體市場。4. 若Apple在上週法說中定義記憶體是「供應限制」,而非「成本壓力」,應有利於非AI記憶體股,這是部分短線/樂觀投資人想要看到的結果。很巧的是,Apple法說後不同市場的非AI記憶體股價同時出現修正,而在近期非AI記憶體股價修正相關討論中,較少看到從Apple法說/需求面來解讀的觀點。5. 考量到Apple具備絕強的議價力,且iPhone的DRAM與NAND Flash用量均約佔手機記憶體市場的20–25%,故較不適合單憑Apple的觀點解讀非AI/手機記憶 ...
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A few quick thoughts on Apple/iPhone memory price hikes:1. The 1Q26 LPDDR price hikes mentioned in the news are pretty close to what I’ve heard. NAND flash increases, however, are a bit lower.2. iPhone memory pricing is now negotiated quarterly instead of every six months, so expect another hike in 2Q26. Right now, the 2Q26 QoQ increase looks similar to 1Q26.3. For most non-AI brands, even if you’re willing to pay up, there’s no guarantee you’ll get the supply. The fact that Apple can lock in a deal like th ...
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簡單聊一下Apple/iPhone的記憶體漲價:1. 這篇新聞提到的1Q26 LPDDR漲價幅度跟我認知的接近,NAND Flash的漲價幅度略低。2. iPhone的記憶體報價現在是按季談,而非半年,所以iPhone的記憶體報價在2Q26還會再漲一次。目前看2Q26的QoQ漲價幅度約跟1Q26接近。3. 絕大部分非AI產業的品牌客戶,就算願意付錢也不見得能得到記憶體供應保證,所以Apple能談成這樣已經算很強了。4. 記憶體報價上漲會影響iPhone的毛利率。但Apple的策略是,趁記憶體市場混亂時,透過確定能拿到貨與吸收成本的優勢,提升市佔率,後續再用服務業務賺回來。5. 記憶體報價上漲導致成本上升的議題,應該是投資人與分析師對本週Apple法說的關注重點之一。Apple對這件事的說法,可能對其他產業的股價造成的波動,會遠高於對Apple自身與其供應鏈股價的影響。6. Apple目前對2H26新款iPhone 18的定價策略是「盡可能不漲價」,至少起始價不動,有利行銷宣傳。7. Apple已經意識到,在記憶體跟T-glass後,可能還會有其他零組件也會受到AI伺服器產業的影響而供應短缺。https://t ...
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My latest supply-chain surveys indicate that Carl Zeiss SMT will significantly expand its EUV and higher-ASP immersion DUV optical system capacity by 20-25% YoY and 40-50% YoY, respectively, in 2027 to meet robust demand from ASML. Coupled with stronger-than-expected shipment outlooks for 2026, ASML's revenue is projected to reach €38–40bn in 2026 and €45–47bn in 2027, outperforming market consensus of ~€34–36bn and ~€41–43bn.Key drivers behind the upside vs. consensus are as follows:1. 2026 Growth Drivers: ...
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我最新的供應鏈調查顯示,Carl Zeiss SMT (蔡司半導體) 為滿足ASML的強勁需求,將顯著擴增2027年EUV與較高ASP的浸潤式DUV光學系統產能分別約20-25% YoY與40-50% YoY,加上2026年EUV與DUV出貨優於預期,故預估ASML 2026與2027年營收將分別達到約380-400億與450-470億歐元,優於市場共識的340-360億與410-430億歐元。以下是優於市場共識的關鍵原因:1. 2026年關鍵動能:➢ 預估EUV與DUV出貨分別達67台與355台,優於共識的53-55台與310-320台。➢ 台積電因2nm強勁需求,接連兩次上修2026年EUV訂單,從最初的22台,於去年10月上修到25台,再到目前的28台。➢ ASML為滿足中國記憶體廠商的強勁需求,預計在4Q26推出新款浸潤式DUV NXT:1965i。此新款DUV由1980i系列降規而來,同時符合美國出口規範並更能滿足中國記憶體業者需求,將貢獻4Q26與2027年動能。2. 2027年關鍵動能:➢ 受益於強勁需求,2027年的EUV與浸潤式DUV目前已銷售一空,能否再提升出貨量取決於ASML的供應改善狀 ...
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Wistron, a leading AI server assembler, reported its FY25 financial results. Gross margin (GM) for FY25 and 4Q25 came in at 6.1% and 5.6%, respectively, both below street consensus of 6.5% and 6.8%.1. These results validate my earlier view on the structural impact of AI server design trends on assembler profitability. GM was also pressured by the product transition (GB200 NVL72 → GB300 NVL72).2. 2026 assembly GM positives to watch: 1) ~200% YoY shipment growth for the GB NVL72 series in 1H26, where scale sh ...
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AI伺服器組裝大廠緯創公布2025年財務業績,關鍵之一的毛利率在2025年與4Q25分別為6.1%與5.6%,均低於市場共識的約6.5%與6.8%。1. 緯創的財務業績除驗證我先前提到AI伺服器設計趨勢對組裝廠獲利之結構性影響,另一原因是產品轉換 (GB200 NVL72 ⭢ GB300 NVL72) 對組裝廠的毛利率也有壓力。2. 2026年組裝廠的毛利率利多可觀察:1) GB NVL72系列在1H26出貨顯著成長約200% YoY,規模擴大應有幫助、與2) 組裝毛利率較高的新款ASIC AI伺服器在2H26開始量產。3. 2026年組裝廠的毛利率挑戰方面,除上述提到Nvidia AI伺服器設計趨勢外,還有零組件漲價會稀釋帳面毛利率。4. 緯創與其最大AI伺服器客戶Dell在去年9月股價一同起漲,反應法人調升緯創的市占率與毛利率 (2025年的5.5-6% ⭢ 6%+)。緯創股價雖受益於重新評價 (rerating) 故近期仍在高檔,但需關注Dell股價在顯著成長的積壓訂單 (Backlog) 利多出盡後,因市場對其獲利能力/毛利率擔憂,股價已回到去年9月起漲點。郭明錤 (Ming-Chi Kuo) (@m ...
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Recent market chatter suggests HP may raise its 2026 notebook shipment outlook. My latest supply-chain surveys indicate this is not the case. HP has only verbally asked suppliers to extend lead times from about one month to six months, while full-year shipment volume remains largely unchanged. Since there’s no upfront payment, suppliers are unlikely to truly build inventory at that level—though some incremental stocking may occur, creating the appearance of order growth.Two key takeaways:1. A notable increa ...
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近期市場傳言HP要調升2026年筆電出貨預估。我最新的產業調查顯示並非如此,HP僅是口頭上要求供應鏈提前備貨時間從約1個月增加到6個月,但全年出貨量無太大變化。對供應鏈來說,因為HP沒有付錢,所以不大可能真的這樣備貨,但多少會因為HP的要求多備一些,故有加單的假象。兩個重點:1. 因記憶體供應與市場需求無顯著改善,故不預期HP筆電出貨量會明顯成長。HP此舉較像是因應未來數個零組件價格可能上漲故提前備貨。2. 如果其他品牌也跟進HP提前備貨,那筆電零組件短期內加單的假象會更顯著。 ...