Clevo Earns NT$0.61 EPS in Q1, Aims for Continued Growth in Q2

(Central News Agency reporter Wu Chia-hao, Taipei, 8th) Notebook manufacturer Clevo (Lan Tian Computer) today announced its Q1 2026 financial report, with net profit attributable to the parent company of NT$351 million, a 25% quarter-on-quarter increase and a 40% year-on-year increase, and earnings per share of NT$0.61; the company will continue to strive for quarter-on-quarter and year-on-year growth targets in Q2.

Clevo's notebook business saw steady sales growth in Q1 this year, with shipments reaching 287,000 units, a 10% year-on-year increase; notebook revenue was NT$4.18 billion, a 24% year-on-year increase. Clevo stated that in Q2, it will closely follow the supply and price developments of key components, strategically plan its supply chain in advance, grasp customer replacement demands, and strengthen product competitiveness to drive subsequent shipment momentum.

Clevo pointed out that in Q1, the global notebook market was affected by the continuous rise in key component costs, and the market faced price increase pressure, leading to an overall slowdown in demand. At the same time, the high prices of memory and related components also eroded existing product profits.

Clevo adopted a flexible sales strategy to absorb the pressure of rising costs, maintain customer relationships, and ensure its sales momentum; the wave of replacement demand in the Japanese and European markets driven by the end of Windows 10 operating system support also contributed to sales growth in Q1.

Looking ahead to Q2, Clevo stated that the global notebook market continues to be affected by factors such as memory shortages, rising CPU prices, and increasing metal raw material costs. Major brand manufacturers have comprehensively raised selling prices, with increases expected to exceed 20%; despite the market facing comprehensive price adjustments, Clevo has already completed strategic stockpiling of key components.

In terms of channel business, Clevo's subsidiary, Chicony Plaza, saw rental income of RMB 170 million (approximately NT$783 million) in Q1 this year, maintaining overall stable performance. It will continue to optimize content marketing and AI retail strategy deployment.

Clevo's 30% invested Chicony Plaza department store still faces challenges in the overall Chinese retail market this year. Its profitability and cash flow remain stable, and it will continue to work hard to increase revenue and reduce expenditure to contribute to group profits. (Edited by Huang Kuo-lun) 1150508

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