Acer, Asus January PC surge faces 2Q26 reckoning on memory shortages

Notebook brands Acer and Asus posted strong January revenue, defying the usual seasonal slowdown. The supply chain, however, remains cautious — the momentum, sources warn, is short-lived. When inventories of key components are drawn down by the second quarter of 2026, and price increases are passed on to end consumers, the real test will begin. As Warren Buffett famously put it: “Only when the tide goes out do you discover who’s been swimming naked.”

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Taiwan ODMs split in early 2026 as business transition takes hold

Taiwan’s leading original design manufacturers (ODMs) are entering 2026 at different stages of transition, as efforts to expand into AI servers and automotive electronics intersect with seasonal softness and shifting demand in legacy businesses. January 2026 results from Pegatron and Compal Electronics illustrate how the two companies are navigating that shift with contrasting near-term outcomes.

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Winsemi revenue falls 5% in 2025, speeds pivot to AI optical and LEO satellite markets

Win Semiconductors (Winsemi), a GaAs wafer foundry, held its earnings conference on February 11. Its fourth-quarter 2025 consolidated revenue reached NT$4.79 billion (approx. US$152.65 million), up 7% quarter-over-quarter and 29% year-over-year, slightly above expectations. Full-year 2025 revenue totaled NT$16.64 billion, down 5% year-over-year.

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