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Foxconn, officially known as Hon Hai Precision Industry, reported a sharp rise in second-quarter revenue as booming demand for artificial intelligence infrastructure continued to drive growth across its cloud and networking business. Despite the strong performance, the company cautioned that ongoing geopolitical and economic uncertainties could weigh on future operations.
The world's largest contract electronics manufacturer posted revenue of T$2.513 trillion (approximately $78.71 billion) for the April-to-June quarter, representing a 39.8% increase from the same period a year earlier. The result exceeded Reuters/LSEG analysts' estimate of T$2.372 trillion, highlighting the company's continued momentum amid the global AI investment boom.
Foxconn attributed the stronger-than-expected performance to robust demand for cloud computing and networking products, fueled by rapid artificial intelligence development. The company also recorded healthy growth in its consumer electronics division, supported by resilient spending on electronic devices.
As the leading server manufacturer for Nvidia and the primary assembler of Apple's iPhones, Foxconn remains a critical player in the global technology supply chain. Its close partnerships with major technology companies have positioned it to benefit from expanding investments in AI data centers, advanced networking equipment, and next-generation computing infrastructure.
The company said demand for AI server racks is expected to remain strong in the current quarter, providing continued support for revenue growth. Foxconn also expects seasonal trends to boost consumer electronics sales as the year progresses, adding another potential growth driver.
However, the company warned that geopolitical tensions and broader economic volatility continue to create uncertainty for the business, although it did not identify specific risks. Investors will be closely monitoring how these external factors affect global supply chains and technology demand in the coming months.
Foxconn's latest results underscore the company's growing role in the AI ecosystem, with strong demand for data center hardware and networking solutions helping offset broader market uncertainties while reinforcing its position as a key supplier to the world's largest technology companies.
