Foxconn, a manufacturing giant in Taiwan, has broken the previous forecasts and recorded an incredible fourth-quarter performance, aided by a strong demand for artificial intelligence technologies.
On January 5, 2026, the world largest contract electronics maker announced that the revenue grew by 22.07% in year-on-year terms to a high of T$2.6028 trillion ($82.73 billion).
This was larger than the LSEG SmartEstimate of T$2.418 trillion, the largest to date quarterly revenue feat, and it highlights the strategic turn by Foxconn to the production of AI servers in the context of the global technology boom.
Record‑Breaking Surge
The numerical data determines a clear domination of AI solutions. The turnover in terms of US dollars increased by 26.4% and December on its own scored T$862.86 billion, an annual growth of 31.77 % and a monthly high.
The cloud and networking business of Foxconn that provides servers to Nvidia in this case played a central role in this positive trend, offsetting a decrease in sales of smart consumer electronics (e.g., Apple iPhones) due to negative currency exposure.
Foxconn’s Roots and Rise
Foxconn, known as Hon Hai Precision Industry has diversified to be an artificial intelligence powerhouse and not as an assembler of the iPhone.
Being a key partner of Nvidia, with the accelerated needs of this company, Foxconn sent record orders of AI server racks, thus taking advantage of the ever-growing sector of data-centers.
Expert Take
“Foxconn has shown a willingness to commit capital earlier than others, both in the Apple era and now with Nvidia,”
“Its ability to meet demanding quality standards while diversifying production sites and vertically integrating operations has positioned it as an indispensable partner in the AI era.”
Industry momentum extends beyond Foxconn
TSMC’s high-performance computing division, which encompasses artificial intelligence and 5G applications, drove sales in the fourth quarter, contributing 53% of revenue. That HPC revenue was up 19% from the previous quarter.
“The surging demand for AI chips has exceeded expectations in Q4,”
Brady Wang, associate director at Counterpoint Research told CNBC, adding that revenue was also bolstered by demand for the advanced chips in Apple’s latest iPhone 16 model.
Bright Horizon Ahead
Despite the seasonal weakness in the CT sector, Foxconn is aiming at the high-end side of its five-year performance range, with AI server racks continuing to be in demand amidst a high base.
The expected returns in March can confirm the continuum of growth, as the capital spending on AI is set to reach $1.5 trillion world market, as Gartner estimates.
To the investors, this strengthens the competitive advantage of Foxconn in the semiconductor market.
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