Investment Rating - The report does not explicitly state an investment rating for MediaTek, but it highlights solid performance and growth potential in AI SoC and ASIC businesses, suggesting a positive outlook for the company. Core Insights - MediaTek reported 2Q25 revenue of NTD 150.4 billion, slightly below market consensus of NTD 151.2 billion, representing a 1.9% QoQ decrease and an 18.1% YoY increase. EPS reached NTD 17.5, exceeding market expectations. The gross margin was 49.1%, up 1 percentage point QoQ, aided by a one-off contribution from a long-term supply agreement [1][5][9]. - The ASIC business is a significant growth driver, with a total addressable market (TAM) exceeding USD 40 billion. MediaTek is expanding its ASIC R&D resources and expects substantial revenue contributions starting in 2026, with a target of reaching USD 1 billion in revenue by the end of 2026 [2][6][10]. - MediaTek is actively investing in 2nm process technology, with the first 2nm chip expected to tape out in September 2023, which will enhance performance and power efficiency for both SoC and ASIC businesses [3][7][10]. - Collaboration with NVIDIA continues to deepen, with the GB10 chip entering mass production in Q3, which is expected to contribute to revenue growth [4][8][10]. - For 3Q25, MediaTek expects revenue between NTD 130.1 billion and NTD 140 billion, a QoQ decrease of 7% to 13%, but a YoY increase of 10% to 18%. The gross margin is projected at 47% [9][10]. Summary by Sections Financial Performance - 2Q25 revenue: NTD 150.4 billion, -1.9% QoQ, +18.1% YoY [1][5] - EPS: NTD 17.5, exceeding expectations [1][5] - Gross margin: 49.1%, +1 ppt QoQ [1][5] ASIC Business - Strong performance in enterprise ASIC sector with TAM over USD 40 billion [2][6] - Rapid expansion of ASIC R&D resources [2][6] - Expected revenue contributions starting in 2026, targeting USD 1 billion by end of 2026 [2][6][10] 2nm Process Development - Active investment in 2nm process technology [3][7] - First 2nm chip expected to tape out in September 2023 [3][7] Collaboration with NVIDIA - Ongoing collaboration in chip business and automotive cockpit chips [4][8] - GB10 chip to enter mass production in Q3 [4][8] Future Guidance - 3Q25 revenue guidance: NTD 130.1 billion to NTD 140 billion [9][10] - Expected gross margin: 47% [9][10]