Core Viewpoint - KLA Corporation (NASDAQ: KLAC) reported strong financial results for FY26Q2 (CY25Q4), with revenue of $3.297 billion, a year-over-year increase of 7.15% and a quarter-over-quarter increase of 2.71%, indicating a solid performance in the semiconductor process control market [2][11]. Financial Performance - The company achieved a record annual revenue of $12.745 billion for 2025, representing a 17% growth compared to 2024, with 70% of this growth driven by investments in advanced logic, high bandwidth memory (HBM), and DRAM [2][12]. - The gross margin for Q4 was 62.6%, up 0.9 percentage points year-over-year and 0.1 percentage points quarter-over-quarter, exceeding the guidance midpoint of 62% [2][11]. - Free cash flow reached $4.4 billion for 2025, a 30% increase year-over-year, with $3 billion returned to shareholders through dividends and stock buybacks [11]. Segment Performance - Semiconductor process control revenue was $3.005 billion in Q4, up 9.07% year-over-year and 3.62% quarter-over-quarter, accounting for 91.1% of total revenue [3][8]. - Revenue from specialty semiconductor process decreased by 12.5% year-over-year but increased by 16.67% quarter-over-quarter, contributing 4.2% to total revenue [3][8]. - PCB and component inspection revenue was $152 million, down 5.59% year-over-year and down 20% quarter-over-quarter, representing 4.6% of total revenue [3][8]. Product Breakdown - Wafer inspection revenue was $1.573 billion, a slight increase of 1% year-over-year and 2% quarter-over-quarter, making up 47.7% of total revenue [9]. - Service revenue reached $786 million, up 18% year-over-year and 6% quarter-over-quarter, contributing 24% to total revenue [9]. - Revenue from advanced packaging grew significantly, with total system revenue for 2025 estimated at $950 million, reflecting over 70% year-over-year growth [12]. Market Outlook - For Q1 2026, KLA expects revenue of $3.35 billion, with a gross margin guidance of 60.75%-62.75%, indicating a slight decrease compared to the previous year due to rising DRAM costs [4][15]. - The WFE market is projected to grow at a high single-digit to low double-digit percentage, reaching approximately $120 billion, with the Chinese market expected to see moderate growth [5][14]. - The advanced packaging market is anticipated to grow to around $12 billion, with a similar growth rate, contributing to an overall market size of approximately $135 billion [5][14]. Regional Performance - Revenue from mainland China was $989 million, down 10.7% year-over-year and 21% quarter-over-quarter, accounting for 30% of total revenue [3][9]. - Taiwan's revenue was $857 million, down 3.9% year-over-year but up 6.8% quarter-over-quarter, representing 26% of total revenue [3][9]. - South Korea saw a revenue increase of 25% year-over-year and 59.8% quarter-over-quarter, contributing 14% to total revenue [3][9].

行 业 报 告 行业点评 iPhone营收同比增长，大中华区表现靓丽 强于大市( 维持) 证券分析师 事项： 苹果公司发布了2026财年第一季度财务业绩。 平安观点： 电子 研 究 报 告 2026年02月01日 行 杨钟 投资咨询资格编号 S1060525080001 yangzhong035@pingan.com.cn 徐勇 投资咨询资格编号 S1060519090004 XUYONG318@pingan.com.cn 郭冠君 投资咨询资格编号 S1060524050003 GUOGUANJUN625@pingan.com.cn iPhone营收同比增长，大中华区表现靓丽：苹果公司发布了截至2025年 12月27日的2026财年第一季度财务业绩，2026年第一季度苹果营收达 1437.56亿美元，同比增长16%；净利润420.97亿美元，同比增长16%； 每股收益2.84美元，同比增长19%。分产品看，iPhone作为核心增长引 擎，表现亮眼，营收达852.69亿美元，同比增长23%，占总营收比重为 59.3%；服务业务收入达300.13亿美元，同比增长14%；iPad业务收入 85.95亿美元，同比增长 ...

当地时间1月29日，苹果发布了截至2025年12月27日的2026财年第一季度财报。该季度苹果营收1437.6 亿美元，同比增长16%，净利润421亿美元，同比增长16%。 分区域看，该季度苹果来自美洲、欧洲、大中华区、日本、其余亚太地区的收入分别为585.29亿美元、 381.46亿美元、255.26亿美元、94.13亿美元、121.42亿美元，分别同比增长11.2%、12.7%、37.9%、 4.7%、18%。 "这是iPhone有史以来表现最佳的季度，服务业务的收入也创历史纪录。"苹果CEO蒂姆·库克（Tim Cook）表示。他表示，苹果的活跃设备安装量已超过25亿台。 就大中华区的业务表现，库克表示，大中华区的收入增长是由iPhone17驱动的，这是iPhone在大中华区 有史以来表现最好的季度。此外，中国门店的客流量该季度实现了百分比两位数的增长。 在提问环节，供应限制、存储涨价对苹果的影响被反复提及。 库克表示，iPhone需求增长，导致上一季度渠道库存非常少，供应限制的直接原因是iPhone业务上季度 的增长超出了苹果内部估计。相比需求，供应存在限制，这也导致苹果的供应链灵活性有限，现在很难 预 ...

苹果公布截至2025年12月27日的2026财年第一财季财务业绩，当季实现营收1438亿美元，同比增长 16%，创下公司历史最高季度营收；稀释后每股收益为2.84美元，同比增长19%，同样刷新纪录。 苹果CEO蒂姆·库克表示，"iPhone迎来了有史以来业绩最好的一个季度，这得益于前所未有的需求，所 有地区市场都创下了历史新高。"他同时提及，上个季度iPhone的需求"简直令人震惊"，超出了苹果的 预期。 本季度苹果各产品线表现分化明显：iPhone营收852.7亿美元，同比增长23%，创历史新高；服务业务营 收300.1亿美元，同比增长14%，同样达到历史最高水平；iPad营收约86亿美元，同比增长6%；Mac营收 84亿美元，同比下降约7%；可穿戴设备、家居与配件营收115亿美元，同比下降约2%。 作者：观察君 苹果首席财务官预计，公司截至2026年3月的财季营收将增长13%至16%，运营支出将在184亿至187亿 美元之间。 市场有风险，投资需谨慎。本文为AI基于第三方数据生成，仅供参考，不构成个人投资建议。 本文源自：市场资讯 区域市场方面，苹果在多个区域实现两位数增长，其中大中华区营收同比增长约38 ...

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Core Viewpoint - Tesla's recent quarterly earnings report slightly exceeded market expectations, but the actual operational data is underwhelming, leading analysts to conclude that Tesla currently lacks investment value [2][3]. Financial Performance - Revenue and profit metrics slightly surpassed market consensus, but the overall performance is disappointing, with a year-over-year revenue decline in Q4 [3]. - Q4 revenue dropped 11% year-over-year, with a more significant 17% decline quarter-over-quarter, primarily due to weak automotive sales [3][6]. - Adjusted EBITDA margin fell from 16.9% to 16.7%, indicating a continuous decline in profit margins [7]. - Q4 earnings per share (EPS) dropped 60% year-over-year under GAAP, and adjusted EPS fell 17% [7]. Cash Flow and Capital Expenditure - Operating cash flow for Q4 was $3.8 billion, down over 20% year-over-year, while free cash flow decreased by 30% to $1.4 billion [8]. - The projected annual free cash flow is between $5 billion and $6 billion, resulting in a historical free cash flow P/E ratio of approximately 250 times [8][10]. - Despite a year-over-year decrease in capital expenditures, free cash flow still declined, raising concerns about the sustainability of growth plans [9]. Market Position and Valuation - Tesla's automotive revenue is declining while the energy business, which grew 25% year-over-year, is too small to offset the automotive downturn [6][10]. - Analysts believe Tesla is significantly overvalued, with a historical free cash flow P/E ratio of 250 times and a P/E ratio of about 400 times based on the last 12 months' earnings [10]. - The company's future growth is heavily reliant on the autonomous taxi and robotics sectors, where it lags behind competitors like Waymo [10][11]. Analyst Sentiment - Analysts maintain a bearish outlook on Tesla, citing the struggles in its core automotive business and the lack of progress in its future ventures as reasons for skepticism [12].

Core Viewpoint - Oracle's Q2 FY2026 results fell short of analyst expectations, leading to a significant drop in stock price and concerns over increased capital expenditures and cash flow issues [1][2]. Financial Performance - Oracle reported Q2 revenue of $16.058 billion, a 14% year-over-year increase, but below the market expectation of $16.21 billion [4]. - Net income reached $6.135 billion, up 95% from $3.151 billion in the same quarter last year [4]. - GAAP earnings per share increased by 91% to $2.10, while non-GAAP earnings per share rose by 54% to $2.26 [5]. Cloud and Business Segments - Cloud revenue grew by 34% to $7.98 billion, with infrastructure revenue increasing by 68% to $4.08 billion, although both figures were slightly below analyst expectations [7]. - Software revenue declined by 3% to $5.9 billion, missing the average analyst forecast of $6.06 billion [7]. Capital Expenditures and Cash Flow - Oracle's capital expenditures are projected to reach $50 billion for the year, significantly higher than the previous estimate of $35 billion [8]. - The company reported a negative free cash flow of $10 billion for the quarter, compared to the expected negative $5.2 billion [8]. Debt and Financial Strategy - Oracle has accumulated over $100 billion in debt, making it the largest debt holder among investment-grade tech companies [8]. - The company issued approximately $18 billion in new investment-grade bonds recently [8]. Future Guidance - For Q3, Oracle expects adjusted earnings per share between $1.70 and $1.74, with revenue growth projected at 19% to 21% [9].

Core Viewpoint - Oracle's latest quarterly earnings report has disappointed investors, leading to a significant drop in stock price, reflecting concerns over performance and AI bubble fears [1] Financial Performance - For Q2 of fiscal year 2026, Oracle reported total revenue of $16.1 billion, a year-over-year increase of 14% in USD terms and 13% in constant currency, falling short of analyst expectations [2] - Cloud business, a core part of Oracle's AI transformation, generated combined revenue of $8 billion, with IaaS and SaaS revenues growing 34% year-over-year, but slightly below the expected $8.04 billion [2] - IaaS revenue reached $4.1 billion, up 68% year-over-year, while SaaS revenue was $3.9 billion, growing 11% year-over-year [2] - Software revenue declined by 3% year-over-year to $5.9 billion, while hardware and service revenues showed single-digit growth [2] Profitability and Guidance - Oracle achieved a non-GAAP net profit of $6.6 billion, a 57% increase in USD terms, with non-GAAP earnings per share at $2.26, up 54% [3] - The company provided positive guidance for Q3, expecting total revenue growth of 16%-18% in constant currency and 19%-21% in USD terms, with cloud revenue growth projected at 37%-41% [3] Remaining Performance Obligations and Capital Expenditure - Remaining Performance Obligations (RPO) increased by $68 billion to $523 billion, a year-over-year surge of 438%, driven by new contracts with companies like Meta and Nvidia [4] - Free cash flow for Q2 was -$10 billion, raising investor concerns, while capital expenditures reached $12 billion, significantly exceeding the previous quarter's $8.5 billion [5] Investment Focus and Market Reaction - Oracle's capital expenditures are primarily directed towards data center equipment, with executives emphasizing the quick conversion of spending into revenue [6] - Despite the positive outlook on RPO monetization, the market reacted negatively to the increased capital spending, reflecting skepticism about potential debt and spending issues related to AI infrastructure [7]

Core Viewpoint - Cisco (CSCO.US) is set to announce its Q1 FY2026 earnings on November 12, with Wall Street expecting a revenue increase of 6.8% year-over-year to $14.78 billion and an EPS growth of 7.7% to $0.87 [1][2] Group 1: Financial Expectations - Revenue from the networking segment is anticipated to grow by 8.7% to $7.34 billion, while the services segment is expected to see a 2% increase to $3.8 billion [1] - Cisco's stock has risen nearly 40% over the past 12 months, attributed to better-than-expected sales, stable gross margins, and the market excitement surrounding artificial intelligence (AI) [1] Group 2: Market Sentiment and Valuation - Investors are focused on whether Cisco can maintain its growth momentum, despite the attractive AI narrative, as the company is not a high-growth tech firm and its stock performance is significantly influenced by overall market cycles [1] - Cisco's current price-to-earnings ratio is close to 30, which is considered high and aligns with the cyclical adjustments in the S&P 500 index [1] Group 3: Capital Expenditure Trends - The upcoming earnings report will indicate whether Cisco can capitalize on the significant increase in capital expenditures from large-scale customers over the past year, with plans to further expand budgets in 2026 [2] - For the Q1 FY2026 earnings, Cisco needs to either exceed expectations in the networking business or show a notable recovery in its remaining performance obligations (RPO) for the stock price to react positively [2]