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Dell Says It Sees 'Massive' Growth Opportunity From AI
Yahoo Finance· 2025-10-07 15:59
Victor Golmer / Getty Images Dell shares have gained more than 25% in 2025, though they remain well off last year's high. Key Takeaways Dell said Tuesday that it's boosting its long-term outlook, thanks in part to growth driven by demand for artificial intelligence. The company said it believes it is "well positioned with a leading portfolio from data center infrastructure to PCs." Dell Technologies wants you to know it's an artificial intelligence winner. The maker of a wide range products from AI ...
全球服务器 -推出 2027 年预期;随着 ASIC 渗透率上升,上调基于基板的 AI 服务器预期-Global Server_ 2027E estimates introduced; Raising baseboard-based AI servers with rising ASIC penetration
2025-09-28 14:57
Summary of Global Server Market and AI Server Insights Industry Overview - The report focuses on the global server market, particularly the AI server segment, with projections extending to 2027E. The analysis includes various types of servers such as ASIC AI servers, AI training servers, AI inferencing servers, general servers, and HPC servers [1][14]. Key Insights Market Projections - The global server market is projected to grow significantly, with total revenues expected to reach **US$359 billion**, **US$474 billion**, and **US$563 billion** in 2025E, 2026E, and 2027E respectively, reflecting year-over-year growth rates of **42%**, **32%**, and **19%** [14][30]. - AI server shipments are expected to increase, with **10 million**, **14 million**, and **17 million** AI chips required in 2025E, 2026E, and 2027E, respectively. The contribution of ASIC shipments is projected to rise from **38%** in 2025E to **45%** in 2027E [1][8]. AI Server Segment Growth - High power AI servers (powered by **500 TFlops+ ASIC and GPUs**) are forecasted to see a **21%** and **39%** increase in volume estimates for 2025E and 2026E, respectively. Inferencing AI servers are expected to grow by **3%** and **5%** in the same years [3][11]. - Full rack AI servers are estimated to ship **19,000** units in 2025E, increasing to **67,000** units by 2027E, with a total addressable market (TAM) of **US$54 billion**, **US$157 billion**, and **US$232 billion** for 2025E, 2026E, and 2027E respectively [11][30]. Cloud Service Provider (CSP) Capital Expenditure - Leading US CSPs are projected to increase their capital expenditure (capex) by **67%**, **23%**, and **15%** year-over-year from 2025E to 2027E. In contrast, leading Chinese CSPs are expected to grow their capex by **55%**, **8%**, and **6%** in the same period [8][24][27]. AI Chip Demand - The demand for AI chips is expected to reach **9,990 thousand**, **13,631 thousand**, and **16,551 thousand** units for training and inferencing combined in 2025E, 2026E, and 2027E, respectively. The mix of GPU and ASIC chips is projected to shift, with GPUs making up **62%** in 2025E and decreasing to **55%** by 2027E, while ASICs will increase from **38%** to **45%** [3][20]. Additional Insights Revenue Breakdown - The revenue breakdown for AI servers indicates that training servers will generate **US$189.6 billion**, **US$294.6 billion**, and **US$370.6 billion** in 2025E, 2026E, and 2027E, respectively. High power AI servers are expected to generate **US$135.9 billion**, **US$137.9 billion**, and **US$139 billion** in the same years [30]. - General servers are projected to see revenues of **US$133.7 billion**, **US$140.2 billion**, and **US$146.5 billion** from 2025E to 2027E, indicating a recovery in the general server market [30]. Market Dynamics - The growth in AI applications and increased cloud capex are driving the demand for AI servers. OpenAI's user base has quadrupled to **700 million** weekly active users, indicating a broader adoption of AI technologies [3][11]. Competitive Landscape - The report highlights key players in the AI server market, including ODMs like Wiwynn, Wistron, and Hon Hai, as well as companies involved in silicon photonics and liquid cooling technologies [2]. This comprehensive analysis provides a detailed outlook on the global server market, emphasizing the significant growth potential in the AI server segment driven by technological advancements and increased cloud investments.
Jim Cramer Says Dell is “Still a Core Player in the AI Infrastructure”
Yahoo Finance· 2025-09-25 17:05
Dell Technologies Inc. (NYSE:DELL) is one of the relatively cheap S&P 500 stocks Jim Cramer talked about. Cramer mentioned the company during the episode and said: “Next, several quality tech names made the final cut. For example, Dell Technologies, which you know, I’ve liked so much, they made it. And though the stock’s had its ups and downs over the past couple years, it’s still a core player in the AI infrastructure.” Photo by Its me Pravin on Unsplash Dell Technologies Inc. (NYSE:DELL) provides in ...
TD SYNNEX (SNX) - 2025 Q3 - Earnings Call Transcript
2025-09-25 14:02
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Consolidated gross billings reached $22.7 billion, growing 12%, with a 10% increase in constant currency [3][4] - Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share of $3.58, a 25% year-over-year increase, exceeded guidance [4][14] - Net revenue was $15.7 billion, up 7% year-over-year, above the high end of guidance [12][14] - Gross profit increased 18% year-over-year to $1.1 billion, with gross margin as a percentage of gross billings at 5% [12][14] - Non-GAAP operating income rose 21% year-over-year to $475 million, with an operating margin of 2.09% [14] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Endpoint Solutions portfolio gross billings increased 10% year-over-year, driven by demand for PCs and AI PCs [10][14] - Advanced Solutions portfolio gross billings grew by 13% year-over-year, with a notable 8% increase excluding HIVE [11][14] - HIVE gross billings increased in the mid-30s year-over-year, with ODM/CM gross billings up 57% [4][12] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Strong double-digit growth in gross billings was observed in Latin America and Asia Pacific & Japan [5] - SMB and MSP segments grew substantially above the company average in most geographies [5] - U.S. public sector business saw low single-digit growth, with state and local strength offset by federal softness [6] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on a differentiated and specialized go-to-market strategy to strengthen its competitive position [6][9] - Plans to enhance the Destination AI Enablement Program to support partners in adopting AI solutions [7] - A unified portal, TD SYNNEX Partner First, is being launched to optimize partner experience and streamline operations [9] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in continued strong performance, particularly in HIVE and distribution [19][30] - The company anticipates sustained demand for PCs driven by the Windows 11 refresh cycle and AI PCs [23] - For Q4, gross billings are expected to be in the range of $23 to $24 billion, with net revenue between $16.5 to $17.3 billion [16][17] Other Important Information - Free cash flow for the year is expected to be approximately $800 million, with Q4 free cash flow projected around $850 million [24][25] - The company returned $210 million to stockholders in the quarter, with $174 million in share repurchases and $36 million in dividends [14] Q&A Session Summary Question: HIVE dynamics in fiscal forecast - Management noted strong growth across all programs and customers, with confidence in continued demand for Q4 [19][20] Question: Comments on PC pull forward and free cash flow expectations - Management indicated limited pull forward for PCs, driven mainly by the Windows 11 refresh and AI PCs [23] - Free cash flow expectations adjusted to approximately $800 million for the year, with Q4 expected to contribute significantly [24][25] Question: Sustainability of current performance - Management believes the dynamics driving overperformance will continue into Q4, particularly in distribution and HIVE [29] Question: Progress in onboarding new customers for HIVE - Management confirmed ongoing diversification of the customer base, with growth primarily from networking and traditional compute [32][33]
TD SYNNEX (SNX) - 2025 Q3 - Earnings Call Transcript
2025-09-25 14:02
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Consolidated gross billings reached $22.7 billion, growing 12%, or 10% in constant currency, with non-GAAP diluted earnings per share of $3.58, a 25% year-over-year increase [3][4][10] - Net revenue was $15.7 billion, up 7% year over year, with gross profit increasing 18% to $1.1 billion [12][14] - Non-GAAP operating income rose 21% year over year to $475 million, with a non-GAAP operating margin of 2.09%, representing a 15 basis point improvement [13][14] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The Endpoint Solutions portfolio saw a 10% increase in gross billings, driven by demand for PCs and a higher mix of AI PCs [10][11] - Advanced Solutions portfolio gross billings increased by 13% year over year, with HIVE reporting mid-30s growth due to strong demand in cloud infrastructure [11][12] - Software gross billings increased by 26%, driven by cybersecurity and infrastructure software [4] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Latin America and Asia Pacific & Japan experienced strong double-digit growth in gross billings, validating the company's go-to-market strategy [5] - The U.S. public sector business saw low single-digit growth, with state and local strength offset by federal softness [6] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on expanding its addressable market by onboarding new vendors and enhancing its go-to-market strategy [6][9] - The Destination AI Enablement Program is being enhanced to support partners in adopting AI solutions [7] - A unified portal, TD SYNNEX Partner First, is being launched to optimize partner experience and streamline operations [9] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in continued strong performance, particularly in HIVE and distribution, driven by healthy demand from hyperscalers [19][30] - The company anticipates gross billings in Q4 to be in the range of $23 to $24 billion, representing an increase of approximately 11% at the midpoint [16] Other Important Information - Free cash flow for the year is expected to be approximately $800 million, with Q4 free cash flow projected around $850 million [24][25] - The board approved a cash dividend of $0.44 per common share, payable on October 31, 2025 [15] Q&A Session Summary Question: HIVE dynamics in fiscal forecast - Management noted that HIVE had significant growth across all programs and customers, with expectations for continued demand in Q4 [19][20] Question: Comments on PC pull forward and free cash flow expectations - Management indicated limited pull forward for PCs, driven mainly by the Windows 11 refresh and AI PCs, with free cash flow expectations adjusted to approximately $800 million for the year [22][24] Question: Sustainability of current performance - Management believes the overperformance is sustainable, driven by strong demand in PCs, software, and cybersecurity [30] Question: Progress in onboarding new customers for HIVE - Management confirmed ongoing progress in diversifying the customer base, with growth primarily from networking and traditional compute [33][34]
TD SYNNEX (SNX) - 2025 Q3 - Earnings Call Transcript
2025-09-25 14:02
Financial Performance and Key Metrics Changes - Consolidated gross billings reached $22.7 billion, growing 12%, or 10% in constant currency, with non-GAAP diluted earnings per share of $3.58, a 25% year-over-year increase [3][4][10] - Net revenue was $15.7 billion, up 7% year-over-year, with gross profit increasing 18% to $1.1 billion [12][14] - Non-GAAP operating income rose 21% year-over-year to $475 million, with a non-GAAP operating margin of 2.09%, representing a 15 basis point improvement [13][14] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The Endpoint Solutions portfolio saw a 10% year-over-year increase in gross billings, driven by demand for PCs and a higher mix of AI PCs [10][11] - Advanced Solutions portfolio gross billings increased by 13% year-over-year, with HYVE reporting mid-30s growth due to strong demand in cloud infrastructure [11][12] - Software gross billings increased by 26%, driven by cybersecurity and infrastructure software [4] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Latin America and Asia Pacific & Japan experienced strong double-digit growth in gross billings, validating the company's go-to-market strategy [5] - The U.S. public sector business saw low single-digit growth, with state and local strength offset by federal softness [6] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is enhancing its Destination AI Enablement Program to support partners in adopting AI solutions [7] - A unified portal, TD SYNNEX PartnerFirst, was launched to optimize partner experience and streamline operations [9] - The company continues to onboard new vendors and expand its addressable market, particularly in cybersecurity [6][7] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in continued demand for HYVE and distribution, with expectations for strong performance in Q4 [19][30] - The company anticipates gross billings in Q4 to be between $23 billion and $24 billion, representing an approximate 11% increase at the midpoint [16] Other Important Information - Free cash flow for the year is expected to be approximately $800 million, with Q4 free cash flow projected around $850 million [24][25] - The board approved a cash dividend of $0.44 per common share, payable on October 31, 2025 [15] Q&A Session Summary Question: Insights on HYVE dynamics in fiscal forecast - Management noted significant growth across all programs and customers, with confidence in continued demand for Q4 [19][20] Question: Comments on PC pull forward and free cash flow expectations - Management indicated limited pull forward for PCs, driven mainly by the Windows 11 refresh and AI PCs, with free cash flow expectations adjusted to approximately $800 million for the year [22][24] Question: Sustainability of current performance - Management believes the overperformance is sustainable, driven by strong demand in PCs, software, and cybersecurity [30] Question: Progress in onboarding new customers for HYVE - Management reported healthy progress in diversifying the customer base, with growth primarily from networking and traditional compute [32][34]
TD SYNNEX (SNX) - 2025 Q3 - Earnings Call Transcript
2025-09-25 14:00
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Consolidated gross billings reached $22.7 billion, growing 12% year over year, with a 10% increase in constant currency [3][4] - Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share was $3.58, a 25% increase year over year, exceeding guidance [4][14] - Net revenue was $15.7 billion, up 7% year over year, above the high end of guidance [12][14] - Gross profit increased 18% year over year to $1.1 billion, with a gross margin of 5%, up 23 basis points year over year [12][13] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Endpoint Solutions portfolio gross billings increased 10% year over year, driven by demand for PCs and AI PCs [10][14] - Advanced Solutions portfolio gross billings increased 13% year over year, with HIVE showing mid-30s growth due to server and networking rack builds [10][11] - Software gross billings increased 26% year over year, driven by cybersecurity and infrastructure software [4] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Strong double-digit growth in gross billings was observed in Latin America and Asia Pacific & Japan [5] - SMB and MSP segments grew substantially above the company average in most geographies [5] - U.S. public sector business saw low single-digit growth, with state and local strength offset by federal softness [6] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on a differentiated go-to-market strategy, expanding its addressable market by onboarding new vendors [6][9] - The Destination AI Enablement Program is being enhanced to support partners in adopting AI solutions [7] - A unified portal, TD SYNNEX Partner First, is being launched to optimize partner experience and streamline operations [9] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in continued strong performance, particularly in HIVE and distribution, with expectations for Q4 to reflect similar strength [20][28] - The company anticipates gross billings in Q4 to be in the range of $23 to $24 billion, representing an increase of approximately 11% at the midpoint [16] - Free cash flow expectations for the year are approximately $800 million, with Q4 expected to contribute around $850 million [24][25] Other Important Information - The company returned $210 million to stockholders in the quarter, with $174 million in share repurchases and $36 million in dividends [14] - The board approved a cash dividend of $0.44 per common share, payable on October 31, 2025 [15] Q&A Session Summary Question: HIVE dynamics in fiscal forecast and next year outlook - Management noted strong growth across all programs and customers in HIVE, with confidence in continued demand for Q4 [19][20] Question: Comments on PC pull forward and free cash flow expectations - Management indicated limited pull forward for PCs, driven by Windows 11 refresh and AI PCs, with free cash flow expected to be around $800 million for the year [22][24] Question: Sustainability of current performance and potential pull forward - Management believes the overperformance is sustainable, driven by strong demand in distribution and HIVE [28] Question: Progress in onboarding new customers for HIVE - Management confirmed ongoing progress in diversifying the customer base, with growth primarily from traditional compute and networking [30][31]
META Stock vs. PINS Stock?
Forbes· 2025-09-25 13:30
Core Insights - Pinterest's stock (NASDAQ: PINS) declined by 6% on September 24, falling below its 100-day moving average of approximately $35, following mixed second-quarter earnings that raised concerns about profitability despite revenue and user growth [2] - In comparison, Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) is viewed as a more attractive investment due to stronger revenue growth, better profitability, and a more favorable valuation [2] Company Performance - Pinterest's revenue growth over the last 12 months was 17.0%, while Meta's was 19.4%. Over the last three years, Meta's average revenue growth was 13.0%, slightly higher than Pinterest's 12.9% [6] - Meta's profitability is significantly higher, with a last twelve months (LTM) margin of 42.9% and a three-year average margin of 34.6%, compared to Pinterest's performance [6] Industry Comparison - Pinterest serves as a visual discovery platform for users seeking inspiration across various categories such as recipes, fashion, and home decoration, while Meta develops a range of products for connecting people through various devices, including mobile, PCs, and VR headsets [3]
Is Dell Technologies Stock Underperforming the Nasdaq?
Yahoo Finance· 2025-09-25 06:29
Company Overview - Dell Technologies Inc. is valued at $90.3 billion and is one of the largest laptop and PC companies globally, operating through its Infrastructure Solutions Group (ISG) and Client Solutions Group (CSG) segments [1] - The company has a significant presence in the computer hardware industry, categorized as a large-cap stock due to its market capitalization exceeding $10 billion [2] Stock Performance - Dell's stock reached a 52-week high of $147.66 on November 25, 2024, and is currently trading 10.5% below that peak, with a 9.5% gain over the past three months, underperforming the Nasdaq Composite's 13% increase during the same period [3] - Over the longer term, Dell's stock has gained 14.6% in 2025 and 12.6% over the past 52 weeks, compared to the Nasdaq's 16.5% and 24.5% returns respectively [4] Financial Results - In Q2, Dell reported a record revenue of $29.8 billion, a 19% year-over-year growth, exceeding consensus estimates by 1.6%, with ISG revenues reaching $16.8 billion, marking a 44% year-over-year increase [5] - Despite better-than-expected results, Dell's stock declined 8.9% in a single trading session following the Q2 results release [5] Future Outlook - For Q3, Dell anticipates a topline of approximately $27 billion, indicating an 11% year-over-year growth, which did not meet investor expectations and contributed to a sell-off [6] - Dell has outperformed its peer HP Inc., which has seen a 15.7% decline year-to-date and a 23.3% drop over the past 52 weeks [6]
Micron's Earnings Were ‘Incredible': Bokeh's Forrest
Youtube· 2025-09-24 18:36
Group 1: Market Sentiment and Stock Performance - The market is recognizing the critical role of High Bandwidth Memory (HBM) in infrastructure development, but there remains a high threshold for Micron's stock performance [1] - There is some profit-taking occurring as traders exit positions after significant gains, with Micron's stock up 94% year-to-date, making it the second-best performer on the Philadelphia index [2][6] - Overall market indicators are positive, suggesting a bullish outlook for Micron, with old tech also showing signs of resurgence [3][5] Group 2: Infrastructure and Technology Companies - Regular servers, particularly those built by Microsoft and Oracle for enterprise use, are experiencing an upswing after a period of stagnation [4] - The demand for higher-end PCs is expected to rise as Windows 10 is phased out, driven by interest in AI applications [5] Group 3: Concerns and Challenges in AI and Infrastructure - There are concerns regarding the financial viability of AI infrastructure investments, with questions about who will bear the costs of this infrastructure [10][11] - The perception of AI as a "thinking machine" is challenged, with a belief that it is being overhyped and that the actual use cases may not justify the high costs associated with AI solutions [11][12] - Companies like Palantir are seen as addressing smaller problems with AI, which may require less infrastructure compared to larger AI models [13][14]