Zheng Quan Shi Bao·2025-08-14 09:20Core Viewpoint - Lenovo Group reported a strong performance for the first quarter of the fiscal year 2025/26, achieving record revenue of $18.83 billion, a 22% increase year-on-year, despite challenges from U.S. tariff policies and geopolitical tensions [1][2][9]. Financial Performance - Revenue reached $18.83 billion, up from $15.45 billion, marking a 22% year-on-year increase [2]. - Gross profit increased to $2.77 billion, an 8% rise from $2.56 billion, but gross margin decreased by 1.9 percentage points to 14.7% [2][9]. - Operating profit surged 59% to $785 million, with pre-tax profit nearly doubling to $622 million, a 99% increase [2]. - Net profit attributable to equity holders rose 108% to $505 million, with earnings per share increasing to 4.12 cents [2][9]. Business Segments Smart Devices Business Group - Revenue grew 18% year-on-year, with segment profit increasing by 15% [5]. - Achieved a global PC market share of 24.6%, up 1.7 percentage points from the previous year [5][4]. Infrastructure Solutions Business Group - Revenue increased by 36% year-on-year, driven by strong demand for cloud and enterprise infrastructure [6]. - Despite the fastest growth rate, the segment reported an operating loss of $86 million due to investments in AI capabilities and infrastructure transformation [6][7]. Solutions Services Business Group - Recorded a 20% year-on-year revenue growth, with segment profit margin rising to 22% [8]. - Strong demand for high-end support services contributed to double-digit growth in service revenue [8]. Regional Performance - Asia-Pacific (excluding China) saw a 39% year-on-year revenue increase, driven by strong demand for AI servers and smart devices [12]. - China experienced a 36% revenue growth, with significant contributions from the smart devices and infrastructure solutions segments [12]. - The Americas region reported a 14% revenue increase, supported by strong performance in PCs and smartphones [13]. Research and Development - R&D investment increased by 10% to $524 million, reflecting the company's commitment to AI innovation [10][13]. - The number of R&D personnel grew to nearly 20,000, representing 28% of the total workforce [13]. Future Outlook - Lenovo aims to strengthen its position in the hybrid AI infrastructure market, focusing on developing scalable AI-driven solutions [15].