Investment Rating - The report upgrades the 2025 full-year GDP growth forecast to 4.7% from 4% previously projected [5][54]. Core Insights - Robust Q2 GDP growth of 5.2% YoY was supported by better retail sales and solid exports, despite ongoing property downturn and decelerating fixed asset investment (FAI) growth [2][9]. - The property downturn is expected to continue in H2 2025, impacting construction activities and consumer confidence [3][34]. - Additional policy stimulus is anticipated to be modest and data-dependent, with expectations of a fiscal stimulus of >0.5% of GDP in H2 [4][42]. Summary by Sections Economic Growth - Q2 GDP growth was 5.2% YoY, slightly lower than Q1's 5.4% [7][9]. - Industrial production growth edged down to 6.2% YoY in Q2 from 6.5% in Q1, while service value-added growth improved [9][15]. - The report anticipates a deceleration in economic growth in H2, particularly in Q4, with expected GDP growth of 4.7% YoY in Q3 and below 4% YoY in Q4 [5][54]. Exports and Trade - China's exports grew by 6.2% YoY in Q2, with a revised full-year export growth forecast of 1% for 2025 [3][29]. - Exports to the US are expected to decline deeper in H2 due to tariff shocks and front-loading effects [3][29]. - The report notes that global demand for Chinese goods outside the US appears better than expected, with strong growth in exports to ASEAN and EU [26][29]. Fixed Asset Investment - FAI growth decelerated to 2.1% YoY in Q2 from 4.2% in Q1, with property investment contracting by -12.1% [13][54]. - Equipment purchases remained strong, contributing positively to overall FAI growth [13][19]. Consumption - Retail sales growth moderated to 4.8% YoY in June from 6.4% in May, with expectations of decelerating consumption growth in H2 due to high base effects from trade-in subsidies [11][35]. - The report highlights that household disposable income growth may slow, impacting consumption without fiscal subsidies [35][54]. Policy Stimulus - The government is expected to deliver additional fiscal stimulus in H2, but the scale is likely to be modest at >0.5% of GDP [4][42]. - The People's Bank of China (PBC) is anticipated to cut policy rates by another 20-30 basis points in H2 [4][42]. Currency Outlook - The report suggests that the Chinese Yuan (CNY) may strengthen in the near term but could weaken towards the end of 2025, with expectations of a range of 7.0-7.3 against the US dollar in H2 [56][54].

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revenue for Q3 2025 was $164.6 million, representing a 9.7% increase year over year but a 4.9% decline sequentially [6][19] - Non-GAAP gross margin was 22.5%, down from 24.2% in the previous quarter and 25.2% a year ago [20] - Non-GAAP EPS was a loss of $0.10, compared to a loss of $0.09 in the prior quarter and a loss of $0.04 a year ago [21] - Operating cash flow was $7.4 million, down from $14.1 million in the prior quarter and $28.2 million a year ago [22] Business Segment Data and Key Metrics Changes - Computing segment revenue increased 14.8% year over year and 3.6% sequentially, accounting for 47.9% of total revenue [9][12] - Consumer segment revenue decreased 9% year over year and 4.9% sequentially, representing 13% of total revenue [12] - Communications segment revenue was up 5.8% year over year but down 14.4% sequentially, making up 17.2% of total revenue [14] - Power Supply and Industrial segment revenue increased 32.4% year over year but decreased 6.2% sequentially, accounting for 19.9% of total revenue [15] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company noted robust demand for graphics and AI accelerated cards, particularly driven by a key customer scaling their next-generation platform [10] - The company anticipates continued growth in the Computing segment, with expectations of mid-single-digit sequential growth and over 15% year-over-year growth for June [12][17] - The company expects flattish sequential growth in the Communications segment, with growth from U.S. and Korean smartphone customers offset by slower sales from China [14] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to transform from a component supplier to a total solutions provider, leveraging customer relationships to expand market share and increase bond content [7][18] - The company is focusing on new market expansion, market share gains, and increased bond content to drive revenue growth in 2025 [18] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management highlighted a dynamic landscape with macroeconomic, geopolitical, and trade-related uncertainties impacting visibility for the second half of 2025 [7] - The company is closely monitoring developments and collaborating with customers to minimize disruptions in the supply chain [17] - Management expects low to mid-single-digit sequential revenue growth for June, despite the discontinuation of licensing revenue [17] Other Important Information - The company completed the quarter with a cash balance of $169.4 million, down from $182.6 million at the end of the previous quarter [23] - CapEx for the quarter was $8.1 million, with expectations for June ranging from $12 million to $14 million [24] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you quantify the magnitude of the pull-ins on the PC side and discuss graphics card success? - Management noted increased demand due to customers taking advantage of tariff situations, with an estimated $6 million of revenue increase attributed to notebook shipments [28] Question: What is the tariff impact on the company? - Management indicated minimal direct exposure to tariffs due to limited U.S. shipments, while indirect impacts on overall demand remain uncertain [32] Question: How is the margin guidance for June despite the fall-off in licensing revenue? - Management attributed the margin guidance to a better product mix and higher factory utilization [34] Question: What is the current utilization rate and capacity at the JV? - Internal utilization is around 80% to 90%, with additional external capacities available to support business growth [38] Question: Can you provide an update on the pricing environment and competitive landscape? - Management noted ASP erosion tracking historical trends, with increased competition prompting a focus on new product rollouts to reset ASP [46]