Foxconn, a primary assembler for Apple's iPhones, has seen the proportion of its revenue from Apple fall to under 29% in the most recent quarter. Historically, Apple-related business accounted for more than half of Foxconn's total revenue.
The decline in Apple's revenue share is attributed to Foxconn's growing involvement in AI server production. The company's cloud and networking division, responsible for AI servers, now generates 51% of its revenue, marking the first time this segment has exceeded half of the total.
Foxconn's rotating chief executive, Michael Chiang, stated that this shift is structural and permanent, not cyclical. He indicated that cloud investment, particularly in AI servers, is expected to be the main growth driver for the company in the coming years.
Despite Foxconn's stock being up 17% this year, investors have expressed some concern regarding this trend, citing discussions about a potential AI bubble. This increase is lower than the 57% average rise seen across Taiwanese companies as a whole. Other Apple suppliers, like TSMC, are also experiencing growth in the AI sector, with expectations for over 50% capacity growth in advanced packaging technology for AI chips next year.
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Foxconn's revenue derived from Apple products has decreased to below 29% in the last quarter, a significant drop from over 50% previously. This shift is due to a substantial increase in the company's AI server manufacturing, which now accounts for 51% of its revenue.