Citi
May 28, 2026
The Point for Asia Pacific
Daily UpdateEquitiesMacro Economic IndicatorsInformation TechnologyHealth Care
Citi updates its outlook on several Asia-Pacific tech and industrial stocks, highlighting Mediatek's shift to AI ASICs and SoftBank's ARM-driven NAV expansion.
Key Takeaways
- 1.Mediatek is transitioning into an AI ASIC player, with AI ASIC revenue projected to reach approximately 38% of total revenue within two years.
- 2.SoftBank Group's NAV expansion is being heavily driven by the massive 180% YTD rise in ARM shares, which now account for 60% of SBG's portfolio value.
- 3.Kingboard Laminates is successfully passing through material cost inflation (copper/e-glass) via significant ASP increases for CCL (10%) and Prepreg (20%).
Table of Contents
- Top Call
- Country Top Calls
- Key Rating and Target Price Changes
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Authors
Laura (Chia Yi) ChenKeiichi YoneshimaEric Lau
Securities
2454SoftBank GroupPDD.O
Themes
AI Hardware SupercycleIndustrial Cost Inflation Pass-through
Regions
Asia PacificTaiwanJapanChina
