Apple’s controversial, but improved, manufacturing partner Foxconn had a strong second quarter thanks to iPhone sales surpassing expectations for the period. Net profits were up 41 percent over the June quarter in 2012. According the Wall Street Journal, Apple accounts for 40 percent of the revenue for the company, also known as the Hon Hai Precision Industry Co.
June’s numbers were helped by Apple’s own strong quarterly numbers, in which the company shipped a record 31.2 million iPhones. The WSJ report however paints a bleaker picture of the company’s fortunes. Shares of Hon Hai have fallen about 12 percent since the beginning of 2013 in much the same way that Apple’s share price has fluctuated.
These fluctuations are due largely to how sales of Apple products often decrease as hardware gets older. Sales are brisk right after a product launch but, as time passes, more buyers consider holding out on buying product until a new model is released. Apple has seen sales bumps throughout the year as the iPhone 5 has become available on new carriers for the first time.
With the impending release of Apple’s new fall line of products, including what is expected to be a new iPhone, Foxconn/Hon Hai profits should continue to grow for some time.
Robust iPhone sales bolster Foxconn bottom line originally appeared on TUAW – The Unofficial Apple Weblog on Tue, 13 Aug 2013 19:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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