Artery Technology Forecasts 60% Revenue Growth This Year, Driven by Window Cleaning Robot Applications
MCU manufacturer Artery Technology-KY expects its 2026 total revenue to grow by approximately 60%, fueled by new applications like window cleaning robots and 3D printing.
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Microcontroller (MCU) manufacturer Artery Technology-KY expects its second-quarter revenue to increase by 17% to 19% sequentially, with total revenue for 2026 projected to grow by approximately 60%. Beyond clients pre-ordering to mitigate price hike risks, the primary drivers are new applications in 3D printing and window cleaning robots, coupled with a recovery in the digital signage market.
Artery-KY held an online investor conference today to announce its first-quarter operating results. Benefiting from an expansion in terminal application markets, Q1 revenue climbed to NT$653 million, up 51% sequentially and 75% year-on-year, with a gross margin of 35%. After-tax net profit was NT$68 million, representing an 89% sequential increase and a 386% year-on-year surge, with earnings per share at NT$1.16.
Artery COO Huang Cheng-chun stated that operations have entered an accelerated growth phase, with Q1 revenue already reaching one-third of last year's total. Q2 revenue is expected to grow 17% to 19% quarter-on-quarter.
Chairman Wang Guo-yong noted that 2026 total revenue could grow by 60%, with Q2 marking this year's operational peak. The first half is expected to significantly outperform the second half, primarily because supply chain price increases for foundry, packaging, testing, and memory led customers to aggressively stock up early. Consequently, the outlook for the second half remains relatively cautious.
Huang pointed out that new applications in smart home window cleaning robots and smart industrial 3D printing, alongside a rebound in the digital signage market, are this year's main growth engines. Additionally, high oil prices have stimulated demand for electric bicycles, further benefiting Artery's operations.
Wang added that besides bonuses for Chinese employees, Artery is accelerating edge computing development. This involves upgrading the development environment and paying higher royalties to Arm. Operating expenses in 2026 are estimated to increase by 40% to 50%, though overall operating margin should exceed last year's levels.
Huang mentioned that the recent wave of price hikes in the MCU market is driven not by strong terminal demand but by robust AI demand occupying production capacity and rising raw material costs. Artery will adjust prices appropriately through friendly negotiations with clients to maintain gross margins.
Artery-KY held an online investor conference today to announce its first-quarter operating results. Benefiting from an expansion in terminal application markets, Q1 revenue climbed to NT$653 million, up 51% sequentially and 75% year-on-year, with a gross margin of 35%. After-tax net profit was NT$68 million, representing an 89% sequential increase and a 386% year-on-year surge, with earnings per share at NT$1.16.
Artery COO Huang Cheng-chun stated that operations have entered an accelerated growth phase, with Q1 revenue already reaching one-third of last year's total. Q2 revenue is expected to grow 17% to 19% quarter-on-quarter.
Chairman Wang Guo-yong noted that 2026 total revenue could grow by 60%, with Q2 marking this year's operational peak. The first half is expected to significantly outperform the second half, primarily because supply chain price increases for foundry, packaging, testing, and memory led customers to aggressively stock up early. Consequently, the outlook for the second half remains relatively cautious.
Huang pointed out that new applications in smart home window cleaning robots and smart industrial 3D printing, alongside a rebound in the digital signage market, are this year's main growth engines. Additionally, high oil prices have stimulated demand for electric bicycles, further benefiting Artery's operations.
Wang added that besides bonuses for Chinese employees, Artery is accelerating edge computing development. This involves upgrading the development environment and paying higher royalties to Arm. Operating expenses in 2026 are estimated to increase by 40% to 50%, though overall operating margin should exceed last year's levels.
Huang mentioned that the recent wave of price hikes in the MCU market is driven not by strong terminal demand but by robust AI demand occupying production capacity and rising raw material costs. Artery will adjust prices appropriately through friendly negotiations with clients to maintain gross margins.