Regional technology: Riding the AI wave
AI commands attention in the FY23 results, with emphasis on high-performance computing, high-bandwidth memory, and advanced nodes/packaging.
Group Research - Equities20 Mar 2024
  • AI dominates recent earnings season, spearheading industry’s recovery
  • Growth trajectory holds strong despite blip in latest semiconductor shipments
  • Uneven recovery emerging in consumer electronics
  • China’s challenges could slow overall pace
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Focus on AI amid industry recovery. AI commands attention in the FY23 results, with emphasis on high-performance computing, high-bandwidth memory, and advanced nodes/packaging. AI-driven sectors are leading the charge, notably evidenced by robust performance in the data centre and networking segments. Capital expenditure and revenue for the data centre segment are projected to substantially surpass that of other segments.

Blip in recent semiconductor shipments, but overall uptrend intact. Despite a slight 0.7% m-o-m drop in semiconductor shipments in January 2024, partly attributed to a post-holiday dip, the sector remains on an upward trajectory with a 15.2% y-o-y increase. No change in projections of continued revenue growth of 18.2% this year and an additional 14.0% in 2025, according to Gartner.

Uneven recovery path ahead. Signs of an early but uneven recovery are noted amongst consumer electronics, i.e., PC and smartphone space. In contrast, the industrial segment, which remained relatively resilient during the 2023 correction, is experiencing delayed effects, particularly with the inventory correction still playing out. China continues to pose a significant challenge to the pace of overall recovery.

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