Semiconductors, Memory and SSDs Specialist, Objective Analysis

Jim Handy

Semiconductors, Memory and SSDs Specialist

Objective Analysis

Objective Analysis offers third-party independent market research and data for the semiconductor industry and investors in the semiconductor industry.

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The latest WSTS semiconductor forecast provides a glittering outlook, but the organization's history, and the long-term trend of the industry, cast important doubt on the WSTS outlook.  Most of the positive sentiment appears to stem from the strong current market for memory chips.

The latest WSTS semiconductor forecast provides a glittering outlook, but the organization's history, and the long-term trend of the industry, cast important doubt on the WSTS outlook.  Most of the positive sentiment appears to stem from the strong current market for memory chips.

The SIA announced WSTS monthly semiconductor sales statistics for October 2020.   Sales were 6% higher than October 2019 and 3.1% higher than the prior month.  While this looks like the beginning of a growth phase, it seems more likely that sales will drop back to trend in the near future.

The SIA announced WSTS monthly semiconductor sales statistics for October 2020.   Sales were 6% higher than October 2019 and 3.1% higher than the prior month.  While this looks like the beginning of a growth phase, it seems more likely that sales will drop back to trend in the near future.

October Semiconductor Revenues Continue Upward Trend

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<li>Micron last week reported an 84.9% gross margin and guided next-quarter revenue near US$50bn, and foreign brokers raised targets across Taiwan's memory makers as the shortage runs past 2027.</li>
<li>Foreign investors net sold a record NT$177.4bn of Taiwan stocks on June 24, even as Taiwan's May export orders rose 47% year on year for a 16th straight month.</li>
<li>Korea unveiled a combined US$1.3tn, decade-long chip plan, and Samsung and SK Hynix shares fell on June 29 as investors weighed heavy capex against near-term cash returns.</li>
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Micron last week reported an 84.9% gross margin and guided next-quarter revenue near US$50bn, and foreign brokers raised targets across Taiwan's memory makers as the shortage runs past 2027.
Foreign investors net sold a record NT$177.4bn of Taiwan stocks on June 24, even as Taiwan's May export orders rose 47% year on year for a 16th straight month.
Korea unveiled a combined US$1.3tn, decade-long chip plan, and Samsung and SK Hynix shares fell on June 29 as investors weighed heavy capex against near-term cash returns.


Taiwan Tech Weekly: Micron Guides Memory to US$50bn, Korea's US$1.3tn Bet Sends Memory Shares Lower

The World Semiconductor Trade Statistics (WSTS) for September have been released, and they indicate that 2020 will see modest revenue growth despite the COVID-19 pandemic.  This is a pleasant surprise given that so many people are currently unable to work or to spend money on their favorite activities.

The World Semiconductor Trade Statistics (WSTS) for September have been released, and they indicate that 2020 will see modest revenue growth despite the COVID-19 pandemic.  This is a pleasant surprise given that so many people are currently unable to work or to spend money on their favorite activities.

September Semiconductor Stats In: 2020 Growth Despite Pandemic

The World Semiconductor Trade Statistics for August have just been released, and revenues increased for the second sequential month, a positive sign in a puzzling year.  All in all, it appears that the semiconductor sector is faring well despite the pandemic.  It's far too soon to call this growth a trend, though, but it currently appears that the industry is poised to grow at its historical 3.9% annual average rate.

The World Semiconductor Trade Statistics for August have just been released, and revenues increased for the second sequential month, a positive sign in a puzzling year.  All in all, it appears that the semiconductor sector is faring well despite the pandemic.  It's far too soon to call this growth a trend, though, but it currently appears that the industry is poised to grow at its historical 3.9% annual average rate.

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WSTS Forecast Update All Positive

WSTS announced a very bullish semiconductor forecast, but this Insight shows why the careful investor needs to understand how this forecast came to...

Jim Handy

October Semiconductor Revenues Continue Upward Trend

October semiconductor sales showed impressive growth. Will this acceleration continue? This post indicates that revenues are most likely to drop...

Jim Handy

Taiwan Tech Weekly: Micron Guides Memory to US$50bn, Korea's US$1.3tn Bet Sends Memory Shares Lower

Taiwan's memory makers see increased targets as Micron reports strong margins and revenue guidance, while Korea's chip plan impacts Samsung and SK...

Vincent Fernando, CFA

September Semiconductor Stats In: 2020 Growth Despite Pandemic

September's semiconductor industry stats indicate 5+% growth for 2020. Can the business sustain this, or will COVID-19 and/or the US-China Trade...

Jim Handy

August Semiconductor Sales Increase

The World Semiconductor Trade Statistics for August have just been released, and revenue

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WSTS Forecast Update All Positive

WSTS announced a very bullish semiconductor forecast, but this Insight shows why the careful investor needs to understand how this forecast came to...

Jim Handy

October Semiconductor Revenues Continue Upward Trend

October semiconductor sales showed impressive growth. Will this acceleration continue? This post indicates that revenues are most likely to drop...

Jim Handy

Taiwan Tech Weekly: Micron Guides Memory to US$50bn, Korea's US$1.3tn Bet Sends Memory Shares Lower

​Taiwan's memory makers see increased targets as Micron reports strong margins and revenue guidance, while Korea's chip plan impacts Samsung and SK...

Vincent Fernando, CFA

September Semiconductor Stats In: 2020 Growth Despite Pandemic

September's semiconductor industry stats indicate 5+% growth for 2020. Can the business sustain this, or will COVID-19 and/or the US-China Trade...

Jim Handy

August Semiconductor Sales Increase

The World Semiconductor Trade Statistics for August have just been released, and revenue

Jim Handy

Taiwan's memory makers see increased targets as Micron reports strong margins and revenue guidance, while Korea's chip plan impacts Samsung and SK...