Core Viewpoint - The panel prices for TVs, monitors, and laptops remained stable in August 2025, with expectations of increased demand, particularly for small-sized TV panels, as brands aim to boost sales towards year-end promotions [4][6]. Panel Price Observations - The prices for TV panels, including sizes from 32 inches to 75 inches, are expected to stabilize, reflecting a trend of demand recovery [6]. - The demand for monitor panels decreased slightly by 4.7% compared to the second quarter, leading to potential price negotiations between buyers and sellers, although most manufacturers are maintaining stable pricing due to ongoing losses [7]. - The demand for notebook panels is anticipated to see a slight increase of 1.8% in the third quarter, with manufacturers reluctant to raise prices amid competitive order conditions [8].

Core Insights - The global smartphone terminal market is experiencing stable demand, with brand competition focusing on pricing and channel strategies. However, market growth is shrinking due to increased inventory and strong cost-reduction demands from terminal brands [1][2]. Panel Demand Analysis - **a-Si LCD**: Demand remains high due to stable needs from white-label customers and the repair market, but price sensitivity in the low-end market leads to slight price reductions from suppliers [1]. - **LTPS LCD**: Both supply and demand are expected to remain low, with manufacturers shifting capacity to mid-size products, resulting in stable prices for LTPS LCD smartphone panels [1][4]. - **ROLED**: Prices for rigid OLED panels have slightly decreased, but demand has not significantly increased due to more brands shifting towards FOLED [2]. - **FOLED**: Demand is expected to grow in the third quarter, but intense competition during project bidding has led to a disconnect between demand growth and price reductions [2]. Tablet Panel Market - In the domestic market, tablet sales exceeded expectations during the "618" promotion, but demand is adjusting post-promotion, leading to reduced panel procurement by some brands. Ongoing tightening of national subsidies is further suppressing consumer purchasing intent [3]. - In North America, overall consumer demand remains weak despite cost transfers from supply chain shifts not yet impacting end prices [3]. Supply Side Overview - **a-Si LCD**: Demand related to tablets remains stable, with prices holding steady [4]. - **LTPS Production Lines**: Despite pressure on smartphone panel demand, strong demand for mid-size products keeps production lines operating at high utilization rates, maintaining stable prices [4].

Group 1: Core Insights - The article highlights the revenue performance of six Taiwanese panel manufacturers for July 2025, indicating mixed results with some companies experiencing declines while others saw growth [1] - AUO and Innolux reported a year-on-year revenue decrease of 15.85% and 27.58% respectively, while Qunxing and Raibo achieved year-on-year increases of 9.13% and 171.44% [1] - The overall market for TV panels remains weak, with price declines noted, while demand for monitor panels has also started to slow down [2][3] Group 2: Market Trends - TrendForce reported that TV panel prices continued to decline in July, while prices for monitor and laptop panels remained stable [2] - The demand for TV panels is expected to improve in August and September, but July's demand was relatively weak, leading to price drops [2][3] - The monitor panel market is experiencing a slowdown, with prices stabilizing despite some optimistic forecasts for laptop panel demand [3] Group 3: Company Developments - Innolux plans to consolidate production capacity from its Nanke 5 plant to other facilities, with the migration expected to be completed by mid-2026 [5] - Lianju Technology announced a significant order for a 2.4-inch display module, expected to contribute NT$700-800 million in annual revenue starting next year [5] - AUO is undergoing organizational restructuring to enhance operational efficiency and adapt to external market changes, with new leadership roles established [5] Group 4: Future Outlook - Both AUO and Innolux expressed cautious outlooks for the third quarter due to uncertainties related to tariffs and early inventory pulls by brands [6]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint is that BOE A indicates a continuation of the inventory destocking trend among manufacturers entering the third quarter, with a slight decline in prices for certain sizes of LCD TV panels [1] - In August, as the peak season for panel stocking demand gradually recovers, prices for some LCD TV panels began to stabilize [1] - Looking ahead to the third quarter, the industry is expected to see a recovery in operating rates, and LCD TV panel prices are likely to stabilize or rise again [1]

Core Viewpoint - The article highlights a potential recovery in terminal demand for TV display panels due to the arrival of national subsidy funds and brands preparing for the peak season, despite ongoing price declines in the panel market [2][4]. Group 1: Market Demand - In Q2, domestic TV sales volume decreased by 10% year-on-year, primarily due to the suspension of national subsidy policies in several provinces [4]. - The end of the 618 shopping festival and a funding gap in "old-for-new" subsidies led to weakened terminal demand in July [5]. - With the national subsidy funds fully in place in August and brands ramping up inventory for the peak season, terminal demand is expected to show signs of mild recovery [4][5]. Group 2: Supply Side Dynamics - In July, the average operating rate for high-generation LCD TV panel production was approximately 78%, with a slight decrease of 2 percentage points, indicating a relatively loose supply situation [6]. - The operating rate is expected to increase to around 80% in August as brands begin to restore inventory needs, with panel shipments projected to grow by 7% year-on-year [6]. Group 3: Price Trends - The overall demand for panels in August is anticipated to remain weak, with prices continuing to decline but at a slower rate [7]. - The price for the mainstream 32" panel is expected to stabilize at $32, while prices for larger panels (43" to 85") may see a decline of $1 to $4 compared to July [7].

Group 1 - The core viewpoint indicates that despite ongoing weak demand, supply-side adjustments are maintaining a weak balance in the market, supporting a stabilization in panel prices in the short term. However, mid-to-high-end panel prices are facing slight downward pressure due to the transmission effect of TV prices [1] - In August, the global display panel market continued to experience weak demand, with prices showing a trend of stability with slight adjustments. The domestic market's third batch of national subsidies has limited impact, and brand procurement demand is decreasing [1] - The supply side is undergoing structural adjustments, with overseas manufacturers reducing LCD production capacity, while demand for TV panels is recovering moderately, further squeezing the capacity for display panels [1] Group 2 - For monitor panels, prices for 21.5" FHD, 23.8" FHD, and 27" FHD Open Cell & LCM panels are expected to remain stable in August [2] - In the notebook panel market, August is characterized by differentiated demand and supply adjustments. The back-to-school season and upcoming Black Friday are expected to slightly boost demand, although some brands are tightening procurement strategies [3] - Price predictions for notebook panels in August indicate that low-end HD TN panel prices are expected to remain stable, while mid-to-high-end specifications are showing a mixed trend [3]

Group 1: Core Insights - TrendForce's August panel price forecast indicates that TV panel prices have stopped declining, while monitor and laptop panel prices remain stable [1][4]. - TV brands are preparing for year-end promotions and maintaining procurement momentum for TV panels, leading to optimistic signals from panel manufacturers [4]. - Demand for TV panels is notably stronger for sizes below 50 inches, while demand for larger sizes (55 inches and above) remains weak, with inventory adjustments ongoing [4]. Group 2: Monitor Panel Insights - Demand for monitor panels has weakened entering the third quarter, with no upward price momentum observed [5]. - Most monitor panels are still operating at a loss, leading manufacturers to limit production, resulting in some mainstream sizes experiencing shortages [6]. - The expectation for August is that monitor panel prices will remain stable across the board [6]. Group 3: Laptop Panel Insights - Laptop panel demand is expected to remain stable through August, with some brands showing particularly strong demand [7]. - Manufacturers have limited room for price reductions on mainstream specifications, relying on high-end models for adjustments [7]. - The price trend for major laptop panel specifications is anticipated to remain stable, with discounts based on individual customer relationships [7].

Core Viewpoint - In July 2025, TV panel prices declined while monitor and laptop panel prices remained stable, indicating a weak demand in the TV panel market and a cautious outlook for the monitor and laptop segments [3][5][10]. TV Panels - The demand for TV panels in July remained weak due to some brand clients adjusting their procurement orders for Q3, which they used as leverage for negotiations [5][6]. - It is anticipated that with the approach of the year-end sales season, brand clients will increase their procurement volumes in August and September, potentially stabilizing panel prices [6]. - The price forecast for July indicates a decrease of $1 for 32-inch and 43-inch panels, $2 for 50-inch and 55-inch panels, and $3 for 65-inch and 75-inch panels [7]. Monitor Panels - As the third quarter begins, the demand for monitor panels has shown signs of slowing down, with only a few specifications experiencing slight supply shortages [8]. - The overall price trend for monitor panels in July is expected to remain flat, influenced by the declining demand and prices in the TV panel market [8]. Laptop Panels - The demand for laptop panels is expected to perform better in July and August, driven by a more optimistic outlook from some brand clients [10]. - Despite this positive outlook, panel manufacturers are hesitant to raise prices and may offer discounts to maintain customer relationships, leading to a stable price forecast for July [10].

Group 1: TV Panel Market - The demand for TV panels has shown a clear weakening trend since June, with brands adopting a more conservative purchasing attitude due to unclear terminal demand in the second half of the year and rising inventory levels [2][3] - Some brand clients have begun to request special pricing or MDF from panel manufacturers, who are showing slight flexibility in pricing due to the evident decrease in demand [3] - Price forecasts for June indicate a decline of $1 for 43-inch, 50-inch, and 55-inch panels, while 65-inch and 75-inch panels are expected to drop by $1 to $2 [3] Group 2: Monitor Panel Market - The demand for monitor panels has peaked, with brand clients showing signs of adjusting their orders, influenced by the weakening demand for TV panels [4] - Despite panel manufacturers hoping for slight price increases, most brand clients are resistant to continued price hikes in June, leading to an expectation of stable prices for monitor panels [4] Group 3: Laptop Panel Market - Brands are becoming more optimistic about the demand for laptop panels in the second half of the year, leading to an increase in orders [5] - The pricing trend for laptop panels is expected to remain stable, although there are emerging issues with memory shortages and significant price increases that could impact future order placements by brand clients [6]

Core Viewpoint - The panel prices for televisions have decreased in June 2025, while monitor and laptop panel prices have remained stable. The demand for television panels is weakening, leading brands to adopt a more conservative purchasing attitude [2][4]. Television Panels - In June, the demand for television panels has shown a more pronounced weakening trend, with brands becoming more cautious in their procurement. The unclear terminal demand for the second half of the year and rising inventory levels have led some brands to consider reducing their procurement momentum for Q3 [2][4]. - It is estimated that the prices for 43-inch, 50-inch, and 55-inch television panels will decrease by $1, while 65-inch and 75-inch panels are expected to drop by $1 to $2 [4]. Monitor Panels - The demand for monitor panels is reaching its peak, with brand clients beginning to adjust their orders. The weakening demand for television panels and their price declines are starting to affect monitor panel prices. Despite manufacturers hoping for slight price increases, most brand clients are not accepting continued price hikes in June, leading to an expected stabilization of monitor panel prices [5]. Laptop Panels - Brands are becoming more optimistic about the demand for laptops in the second half of the year, leading to an increase in orders for laptop panels. However, manufacturers are unlikely to propose price increases to maintain customer relationships and may employ various non-public pricing strategies to secure orders [6][7]. - The prices for laptop panels are expected to remain stable in June, although there are emerging concerns about memory shortages and significant price increases, which could impact future procurement attitudes of brand clients [7].