Raspberry Pi Increases 2026 Profit Forecasts Due to AI Demand
由於 AI 需求增加，Raspberry Pi 調高 2026 年獲利預測
Introduction
Raspberry Pi has raised its financial goals for the 2026 fiscal year, stating that there has been a significant increase in the use of its single-board computers.
Raspberry Pi 調高了 2026 財政年度的財務目標，表示其單板電腦的使用量顯著增加。
Main Body
The company increased its profit forecasts mainly because of the growth of artificial intelligence. This technology has caused higher demand among users who use the hardware for affordable AI projects. Consequently, the organization expects adjusted earnings of at least 38 million USD for the first half of the year, with more than 4 million units shipped. This positive trend has led to a higher market value, with the company now worth approximately £2 billion after a record rise in share prices.
公司調高獲利預測主因於人工智慧的成長。這項技術導致使用硬體進行低成本 AI 專案的用戶需求增加。因此，該組織預計上半年的調整後收益至少為 3,800 萬美元，出貨量將超過 400 萬台。這一積極趨勢提升了其市場價值，隨著股價創紀錄地攀升，公司目前的市值約為 20 億英鎊。
However, the company is facing serious problems getting dynamic random access memory (DRAM). This shortage is happening because memory manufacturers are prioritizing the needs of AI data centers. To solve these supply chain issues, Raspberry Pi plans to borrow money to buy more inventory. Although current performance is strong due to a good mix of products and existing stock from 2025, the company emphasized that profit margins per unit will likely decrease in the second half of the year as stock levels drop.
然而，公司在獲取動態隨機存取記憶體 (DRAM) 方面面臨嚴重問題。此次短缺是因為記憶體製造商優先滿足 AI 數據中心的需求。為了解決這些供應鏈問題，Raspberry Pi 計劃透過借款來購買更多庫存。儘管目前的表現因產品組合良好且擁有 2025 年的既有庫存而強勁，但公司強調，隨著庫存水平下降，下半年的單位利潤率可能會降低。
Conclusion
Despite the ongoing instability in the memory chip market, the company is still expected to achieve earnings that are higher than market predictions.
儘管記憶體晶片市場持續不穩定，但預計公司的收益仍將高於市場預測。
Vocabulary Learning
🚀 The 'Cause & Effect' Power-Up
At the A2 level, you probably use 'because' or 'so' for everything. To reach B2, you need to connect your ideas using more professional, 'flowing' transitions. The article shows us exactly how to do this.
🔗 Leveling Up Your Connectors
| A2 Style (Simple) | B2 Style (Advanced) | Context from Text |
|---|---|---|
| So... | Consequently, | Consequently, the organization expects... |
| But... | However, | However, the company is facing... |
| Even if... | Despite [+ noun] | Despite the ongoing instability... |
🧠 Deep Dive: The 'Despite' Trap
Most A2 students try to say "Despite it is raining" (Wrong!).
The B2 Rule: After Despite, you cannot use a full sentence (Subject + Verb). You must use a Noun or a Noun Phrase.
- ❌ Despite the market is unstable... (A2 Error)
- ✅ Despite the instability... (B2 Success)
🛠️ Linguistic Shift: Action → Result
Notice how the text moves from a Cause (AI Demand) to a Result (Higher Market Value). Instead of saying "AI is popular, so the company is worth more," a B2 speaker says:
"This positive trend has led to a higher market value."
Try this formula:
[Trend/Event] + has led to + [Result]
Example: "Learning English every day has led to better confidence."