Report published September 27, 2026
Asus (2357.TW): AI Server Racks in Expansion Along with PC Product Mix Upgrade
Goldman Sachs · September 27, 2026
Goldman Sachs reiterated its Neutral rating on Asus (2357.TW) while modestly increasing its 12-month target price to NT$1,115 following an August revenue beat. The firm lifted 2026-2028 net income estimates by 4%–7% on AI server rack momentum and PC product mix upgrades, but sees fair valuation.
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Key Takeaways
- 1.Goldman Sachs maintains a Neutral rating on Asus with a 12-month target price raised to NT$1,115 (from NT$1,109), citing fair valuation.
- 2.3Q26 revenue is expected to increase 8% QoQ (+39% YoY), while 4Q26 is forecasted to decline 7% QoQ (+27% YoY) due to PC demand pull-in ahead of high memory costs and AI server model transitions.
- 3.Following the August revenue beat, 2026-28E net income estimates are raised by 4%, 7%, and 4%, and revenue estimates by 4% each year, driven by AI server rack momentum and PC product mix upgrades.
Table of Contents
- 3-month revenues preview
- Earnings revision
- Valuation
- Price Target Risks and Methodology - Asus
Report data
Exhibit 2: We expect ASUS Sep revenue to grow +19% YoY/+4% MoM to NT$98bn — as of September 24, 2026.
| Metric | Estimate | Context |
|---|---|---|
| 12-Month Target Price | 1115.00 NT$ | Derived from 14.8x 2027E P/E based on peer average valuation ratios. |
| Closing Share Price | 953.00 NT$ | Share price as of close on September 24, 2026, implying 17.0% upside. |
| 3Q26E Revenue QoQ Growth | 8% | Sequential revenue growth driven by Sep revenue growth. |
| 4Q26E Revenue QoQ Growth | -7% | Sequential revenue decline due to PC demand pull-in and server transitions. |
| 2026E Net Income (New) | 56787 NT$ million | Revised upward from NT$54,397m following August revenue beat. |
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