Electronic components distributor WT Microelectronics (Wenye) announced its May revenue on the 9th. Revenue reached NT$197.9 billion, a slight 6% decrease from the record-breaking April revenue of NT$211 billion, but a substantial 153% increase compared to the same period last year. This marks the second-highest monthly revenue in the company's history.

Cumulative revenue for the first five months of this year reached NT$903.2 billion, representing a 104% year-on-year increase.

Benefiting from AI-driven demand for semiconductors and other electronic components, WT Microelectronics has maintained strong operational momentum since the beginning of the year. In the first quarter, both consolidated revenue and net profit after tax exceeded the upper end of the company's financial forecast, with earnings per share reaching NT$5.32.

Looking ahead to the second quarter, based on a foreign exchange assumption of NT$31.6 to US$1, WT Microelectronics forecasts median quarterly revenue of approximately NT$575 billion, a sequential increase of about 16% and a year-on-year increase of about 122%. The median net profit attributable to the parent company is estimated at around NT$8.1 billion, up about 16% quarter-on-quarter and 186% year-on-year. The median earnings per share is estimated at approximately NT$6.41.

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  • Source: CNA (Central News Agency)
  • Category: Taiwan