Revenue

BYD reported record first-half 2025 revenue of ¥371.3 billion, surpassing Tesla for the first time. The company emphasized strengthening industry collaboration through proactive coordination, optimizing payment terms, and fostering a mutually beneficial ecosystem for stakeholders. BYD highlighted its already low DPO and further reductions compared to 2024, prioritizing prompt supplier payments. This follows a commitment by BYD and other Chinese automakers to limit payment terms to 60 days, addressing concerns about supply chain pressures and promoting sustainable industry growth.

Affirm shares soared after reporting strong fiscal fourth-quarter results, beating expectations with EPS of 20 cents and revenue of $876 million. Revenue jumped 33% year-over-year, and gross merchandise volume increased by 43% to $10.4 billion. The company reported a net income of $69.2 million, a significant improvement from the previous year’s loss. Affirm projects first-quarter revenue between $855 million and $885 million. Despite facing competition from Klarna and Walmart’s shift, Affirm has partnerships with Amazon, Shopify, and Apple.

Dell Technologies exceeded analyst expectations for both EPS and revenue in Q2, driven by a 69% surge in server and networking revenue, including AI servers. Full-year revenue outlook was also raised. However, shares dipped in after-hours trading as Q3 EPS guidance fell short of estimates, despite higher revenue projections. The company attributed the profit forecast’s concentration in Q4 to seasonal patterns. Dell plans to double AI server shipments in FY26, emphasizing its commitment to the AI market. Storage revenue declined, while Client Solutions Group saw modest growth.

Nvidia’s Q2 earnings beat expectations with a 56% revenue surge to $46.74B and EPS of $1.05. Data center revenue, while growing 56% YoY, slightly missed estimates for the second consecutive quarter. Nvidia forecasts $54B in revenue for the next quarter, excluding potential China H20 shipments. CEO Jensen Huang highlighted the immense long-term AI opportunity, projecting infrastructure spending could reach $3-4 trillion by 2030. Analysts maintain a positive outlook, citing solid growth and consistent performance.

WSTS forecasts a strong semiconductor market with $180 billion in sales for Q2 2025, a 19.6% year-over-year increase. This marks the sixth consecutive quarter of over 18% YoY growth. Nvidia leads the ranking of top semiconductor companies (excluding foundries and companies like Apple) with a projected $45 billion in revenue. Memory giants Samsung and SK Hynix follow. Nvidia’s stock surge, driven by AI demand, has significantly increased CEO Jensen Huang’s net worth, placing him among the world’s wealthiest individuals.

Amaze Holdings (AMZE) reported a significant 1134% revenue increase to $0.87M in Q2 2025, fueled by 200M storefront visits and 12M active creators. GMV reached $3.77M with a $50 AOV. Despite growth, the company experienced a $5.0M net loss due to increased SG&A expenses. Management anticipates sequential revenue growth in Q3/Q4 2025 and potential short-term profitability. Strategic partnerships and new platform features aim to solidify long-term success.

Tencent’s Q2 earnings report reveals a surge in gaming revenue, driven by the continued success of Honor of Kings. Domestic game revenue rose 17% year-over-year to RMB 40.4 billion, with Honor of Kings being a key contributor. AppMagic data shows it as the sole mobile game exceeding $1 billion in H1 revenue. Honor of Kings, celebrating its 10th anniversary, has topped global mobile game revenue for three years and shows impressive growth. Overall game revenue increased by 22%, and international game revenue also surged by 35%, marking the fourth consecutive quarter of record highs.

SMIC’s Q2 revenue reached $2.209 billion, a 16.2% YoY increase despite a slight QoQ dip. Net profit fell 19% YoY to $132.5 million, but capacity utilization rose to 92.5%. The average selling price (ASP) increase was attributed to high capacity utilization, not proactive price hikes. SMIC maintains a consistent stance against initiating price wars and will consider following competitors’ price increases if they occur. SMIC’s ASP remains significantly lower than TSMC’s due to its focus on less advanced nodes.

AMD is set to release its Q2 earnings, anticipating strong results and potentially record-breaking revenue. The company is projected to generate approximately $32 billion in revenue this year, nearing Intel’s level for the first time. While Intel’s Q2 revenue was $12.9 billion, its profitability declined, leading to reduced full-year guidance. AMD’s stock performance is strong, with market capitalization exceeding $280 billion, while Intel’s remains around $80 billion. AMD’s revenue is now more than half of Intel’s, a significant shift given AMD’s reliance on external foundries.

Benchmark Electronics (NYSE: BHE) reported its Q2 2025 financial results, with revenue of $642 million. GAAP operating income reached $20 million ($0.03 EPS) and Non-GAAP operating income reached $30 million ($0.55 EPS). CEO Jeff Benck cited sequential growth in Aerospace & Defense, Industrial, and Medical sectors, along with record new bookings. The company anticipates continued growth and operational leverage, projecting Q3 2025 revenue between $635 and $685 million, alongside GAAP EPS of $0.28-$0.34 and non-GAAP EPS of $0.56 – $0.62.