LENOVO GROUP(HK:00992) 证券时报·2025-08-14 09:18Core Viewpoint - Lenovo Group reported a strong performance for the first quarter of the fiscal year 2025/26, with revenue reaching a record high of $18.83 billion, representing a 22% year-over-year increase, despite challenges from U.S. tariff policies and geopolitical tensions [1][2][10]. Financial Performance - Revenue for the first quarter was $18.83 billion, up from $15.45 billion in the same period last year, marking a 22% 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][10]. - Operating profit surged by 59% to $785 million, while net profit attributable to equity holders rose by 108% to $505 million [2][10]. - Basic and diluted earnings per share were $0.0412 and $0.0365, respectively, reflecting increases of $0.0213 and $0.0173 [2][10]. Business Segments Performance Smart Devices Business Group - Revenue grew by 18% year-over-year, with segment profit increasing by 15% [6]. - The group achieved its fastest revenue growth in 15 quarters, holding a 24.6% share of the global PC market, up 1.7 percentage points from the previous year [6][4]. Infrastructure Solutions Business Group - Revenue increased by 36% year-over-year, driven by strong demand for cloud and enterprise infrastructure [7]. - Despite the growth, the segment reported an operating loss of $86 million due to investments in AI capabilities and infrastructure transformation [7][8]. Solutions Services Business Group - Recorded a 20% year-over-year revenue growth, with segment profit margin rising to 22% [9]. - The group benefited from strong demand for high-end support services and saw significant growth in TruScale orders, particularly in infrastructure as a service [9]. Regional Performance - The Asia-Pacific region (excluding China) saw a 39% year-over-year revenue increase, driven by strong demand for AI servers and successful market strategies [14]. - China also experienced double-digit growth, with a 36% increase in revenue, supported by strong performance in PCs and tablets [14]. - In the Americas, revenue grew by 14%, bolstered by strong PC and smartphone sales [15]. Research and Development - R&D investment increased by 10% to $524 million, reflecting the company's commitment to AI innovation [11][15]. - The number of R&D personnel rose to nearly 20,000, accounting for 28% of the total workforce [15]. Future Outlook - Lenovo Group aims to strengthen its position in the hybrid AI infrastructure market, focusing on developing scalable AI-driven solutions [18].