HSINCHU, Taiwan (TVBS News) — Taiwan's semiconductor powerhouse MediaTek Inc. (聯發科技) experienced a dramatic 23.4% sales plunge in July, posting NT$43.22 billion (around US$1.45 billion) compared to June's NT$56.43 billion (around US$1.89 billion), according to figures released Friday (Aug. 8). The Hsinchu-based chipmaker's monthly decline contrasts with strong year-to-date performance, maintaining cumulative sales growth of 13.2% compared to 2024's seven-month period. The company trades on Taiwan Stock Exchange under symbol 2454.
MediaTek had experienced a robust 24.9% month-over-month increase from May to June, making July's decline part of the volatile semiconductor industry's fluctuations. The company's June performance proved particularly strong, with sales surging 31% compared to June 2024 levels. January-June cumulative sales reached NT$303.68 billion (around US$10.18 billion), representing a solid 16.5% increase over the same period last year.
July 2025 sales declined 5.2% compared to July 2024, when MediaTek reported NT$45.61 billion (around US$1.53 billion) in monthly revenue. MediaTek operates as a global fabless semiconductor company a company that designs chips but outsources manufacturing, according to company filings, and must report monthly sales figures as a publicly traded entity. The consolidated performance report released Friday provides investors with transparency into the Taiwan-based company's recent financial performance. ◼ (At time of reporting, US$1 equals approximately NT$29.849)
