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Lenovo Posts Record Q1 Revenue on AI Demand Surge

Published 13 August 2026

Lenovo Group reported record first-quarter revenue on Thursday, August 13, 2026, as booming demand for artificial intelligence infrastructure and AI-enabled devices fueled strong growth across its major businesses. The world's largest computer maker saw its revenue climb 43 percent year-over-year to $26.9 billion for the three months ended June 30, surpassing analyst expectations and marking the highest quarterly revenue growth in the past five years.

The company's Hong Kong-listed shares surged to an all-time high following the earnings announcement. The stock jumped as much as 7.6 percent to a record HK$31.26 before settling into more moderate gains. The strong market reaction underscored investor confidence in Lenovo's positioning within the AI hardware boom.

AI-related revenue was a primary driver of the performance, rising 60 percent from a year earlier to $9.3 billion and accounting for 35 percent of total revenue. The company's Infrastructure Solutions Group delivered particularly strong results, with revenue nearly doubling to $8.5 billion. Its operating margin expanded to 9.1 percent, while the AI server pipeline reached $54 billion, representing a 157 percent increase...

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