Xiaomi Reports First-Quarter Profit Drop on Higher Memory Costs
Xiaomi posted a larger-than-expected decline in first-quarter profit after memory-chip prices rose sharply. The company did not provide a specific profit figure in the report.
rte.ieXiaomi reported a first-quarter profit decline that exceeded analyst forecasts, attributing the shortfall to higher memory-chip prices. The company said the increase in component costs reduced margins across its smartphone and electronics lines.
No specific profit amount was disclosed in the initial statement. The report noted that memory prices rose during the quarter but did not quantify the increase. Analyst expectations were referenced only in general terms without naming individual forecasts or firms.
The earnings release did not include forward guidance or comments on second-quarter expectations. Xiaomi did not name any suppliers or contract manufacturers in the statement.
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Higher component costs may affect Xiaomi's gross margins in future quarters.
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