Tracking developments across tech supply chains, Tech Supply Chain Tracker

Tech Supply Chain Tracker

Tracking developments across tech supply chains

Equity Bottom-Up

<ul><li>South Korean battery makers stand to benefit from Tesla's production issues with 46800 cells, boosting profitability in May 2024.</li><li>STMicro and Panasonic Cycle Tech team up to introduce AI technology in e-bikes, making safety enhancements more affordable and accessible.</li><li>Axelera AI secures US$68 million for global expansion in AI, recognizing computing as the new currency and focusing on growth in the tech industry.</li></ul>

South Korean battery makers stand to benefit from Tesla's production issues with 46800 cells, boosting profitability in May 2024.STMicro and Panasonic Cycle Tech team up to introduce AI technology in e-bikes, making safety enhancements more affordable and accessible.Axelera AI secures US$68 million for global expansion in AI, recognizing computing as the new currency and focusing on growth in the tech industry.

Tech Supply Chain Tracker (29-Jun-2024): Notebook shipment update May 2024

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Hewlett Packard Enterprise  / Equity Bottom-Up

<ul><li>Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company delivered a positive result and managed an all-around beat last quarter.</li><li>HPE produced significant free cash flow while increasing its revenue, gross margin, as well as earnings per share year over year.</li><li>In this report, we have carried out a fundamental analysis of the historical financial statements of the company.</li></ul>

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company delivered a positive result and managed an all-around beat last quarter.HPE produced significant free cash flow while increasing its revenue, gross margin, as well as earnings per share year over year.In this report, we have carried out a fundamental analysis of the historical financial statements of the company.

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Vincent Fernando, CFA

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Hon Hai Precision Industry / Equity Bottom-Up

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<li>Hon Hai's 4Q23 profit beat consensus and management has become more bullish on 2024E revenue thanks to demand for AI servers.</li>
<li>Guided 40% YoY growth expected for AI servers; Separately, Hon Hai reportedly could have won a major AI server order from HP Enterprise according to Digitimes.</li>
<li>Hon Hai shares are finally moving; We see room for continued upside based on re-rating of the company's valuation. Positive news flow potential through Nvidia's GTC conference next week.</li>
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Hon Hai's 4Q23 profit beat consensus and management has become more bullish on 2024E revenue thanks to demand for AI servers.
Guided 40% YoY growth expected for AI servers; Separately, Hon Hai reportedly could have won a major AI server order from HP Enterprise according to Digitimes.
Hon Hai shares are finally moving; We see room for continued upside based on re-rating of the company's valuation. Positive news flow potential through Nvidia's GTC conference next week.


Hon Hai: Beat & Raise; Further Valuation Upside; AI Server Product Announcements Next Week

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<li>Dell and HP's latest results indicate an improving PC industry environment in 2H23E, though weaker than expected China demand has softened initial expectations.</li>
<li>A key take-away is that a major AI PC upgrade cycle is indeed on the horizon, with additional clarity now provided as to when and how it will unfold.</li>
<li>A 'step-change' AI PC upgrade cycle will make the strength of the current near-term cycle recovery less relevant, and isn't yet priced-in by the market.</li>
</ul>


Dell and HP's latest results indicate an improving PC industry environment in 2H23E, though weaker than expected China demand has softened initial expectations.
A key take-away is that a major AI PC upgrade cycle is indeed on the horizon, with additional clarity now provided as to when and how it will unfold.
A 'step-change' AI PC upgrade cycle will make the strength of the current near-term cycle recovery less relevant, and isn't yet priced-in by the market.


Recent Dell & HP Results Provide Additional Clarity on Coming AI PC Wave

External broker reports(aggregated public sources), CMB International

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Thematic (Sector/Industry)

<ul><li>We reiterate our positive view on AI server and AI PC/Phone supply chain, as highlighted in our 2024 sector outlook.</li><li>In particular, we see AI server order /backlog/pipeline from major server ODM/brands (DELL/SMCI/Lenovo/HPE) are gaining strong momentum in CY4Q23, well ahead of our expectations.</li><li>For edge AI (PC/phones), we see more product launches and strong consumer interest of AI smartphones, esp. Samsung Galaxy S24 and new products in MWC (e.g. Honor Magic Pro, Xiaomi 14 Ultra). </li></ul><p><em>Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.</em></p>

We reiterate our positive view on AI server and AI PC/Phone supply chain, as highlighted in our 2024 sector outlook.In particular, we see AI server order /backlog/pipeline from major server ODM/brands (DELL/SMCI/Lenovo/HPE) are gaining strong momentum in CY4Q23, well ahead of our expectations.For edge AI (PC/phones), we see more product launches and strong consumer interest of AI smartphones, esp. Samsung Galaxy S24 and new products in MWC (e.g. Honor Magic Pro, Xiaomi 14 Ultra). Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

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Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company provides information technology solutions. The Company offers enterprise security, analytics and data management, applications development and testing, data center care, cloud consulting, and business process services. Hewlett Packard Enterprise serves customers worldwide.

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Baptista Research

Hon Hai: Beat & Raise; Further Valuation Upside; AI Server Product Announcements Next Week

Hon Hai's delivers strong 4Q23 profit and bullish outlook on 2024 revenue driven by demand for AI servers. Potential major order from HP...

Vincent Fernando, CFA

Recent Dell & HP Results Provide Additional Clarity on Coming AI PC Wave

A 'step-change' AI PC upgrade cycle will make the strength of the current near-term cycle recovery less relevant, and isn't yet priced-in by the...

Vincent Fernando, CFA

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In particular, we see AI server order /backlog/pipeline from major server ODM/brands (DELL/SMCI/Lenovo/HPE) are gaining strong momentum in CY4Q23

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Tech Supply Chain Tracker (29-Jun-2024): Notebook shipment update May 2024

May 2024 notebook shipment update, Tesla's production issues benefit South Korean battery makers, AI technology in e-bikes, Axelera AI secures $68M...

Tech Supply Chain Tracker

Hewlett Packard Enterprise: Soaring Sales and the Genius Behind Intelligent Edge! - Major Drivers

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company delivered a positive result and managed an all-around beat last quarter. HPE produced significant free cash...

Baptista Research

Hon Hai: Beat & Raise; Further Valuation Upside; AI Server Product Announcements Next Week

​Hon Hai's delivers strong 4Q23 profit and bullish outlook on 2024 revenue driven by demand for AI servers. Potential major order from HP...

Vincent Fernando, CFA

Recent Dell & HP Results Provide Additional Clarity on Coming AI PC Wave

A 'step-change' AI PC upgrade cycle will make the strength of the current near-term cycle recovery less relevant, and isn't yet priced-in by the...

Vincent Fernando, CFA

Technology - AI Server and AI PC...

In particular, we see AI server order /backlog/pipeline from major server ODM/brands (DELL/SMCI/Lenovo/HPE) are gaining strong momentum in CY4Q23

CMB International

Hon Hai's delivers strong 4Q23 profit and bullish outlook on 2024 revenue driven by demand for AI servers. Potential major order from HP...