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China's Lenovo posts 43pct jump in Q1 revenue, highest in five years

AI-related revenue climbed 60% to $9.3 billion, accounting for 35% of Lenovo’s quarterly sales as demand for servers and services accelerated.

  • On Thursday, August 13, 2026, Lenovo Group Limited reported a 43% jump in quarterly revenue to US$26.9 billion, beating analyst expectations of US$22.3 billion and marking its strongest quarter ever.
  • Rising AI-driven demand and solid PC sales fueled growth, even as Lenovo managed industry-wide pressures from a severe global memory chip shortage that had previously threatened shipments.
  • Adjusted Net Income more than doubled to US$1.075 billion, while Infrastructure Solutions Group revenue nearly doubled to US$8.5 billion and Solutions and Services Group reached US$2.9 billion.
  • Lenovo shares surged to an all-time high on Thursday, though the company reported a net loss of US$609 million driven by a non-cash fair value loss of US$1.7 billion from warrant revaluations.
  • Executing a "Hybrid AI strategy," Lenovo provided technology for the FIFA World Cup 2026, positioning itself to capture growth in AI infrastructure and drive long-term value creation.
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The group recorded the highest quarterly turnover in its history, at a rate of 43% year-on-year, up to €23.373 million.

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Lenovo increases sales to US$26.94 billion and significantly exceeds expectations thanks to AI boom and robust PC demand. Adjusted profit doubles.

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