Raspberry Pi raises 2026 profit outlook on stronger AI demand
Raspberry Pi has lifted its full-year 2026 profit forecast after a stronger first half, as demand tied to artificial intelligence supports sales of its single-board computing products. The company says adjusted core profit is now expected to come in significantly ahead of market expectations, with first-half shipments topping 4 million units by June 30.
Highlights
- Raspberry Pi expects first-half core profit of at least $38 million for the period ending June 30, driven by higher volumes and favorable product mix.
- The company raises its full-year adjusted core profit outlook for 2026, citing strong AI-related demand expected to push results significantly above market expectations.
- Raspberry Pi warns of moderating margins per unit in the second half as memory inventory declines, and plans to use debt facilities for strategic memory purchases amid tightening supply.
First-half performance and updated outlook
As reported by Reuters, Raspberry Pi said on Friday that it expects first-half core profit of at least $38 million for the six months ending June 30. The company said the performance is likely to be supported by higher volumes, a favourable product mix and inventory that was stockpiled in FY 2025.The upgraded annual outlook reflects what Raspberry Pi describes as strong AI-related demand. That demand is expected to push adjusted core profit for the full year significantly above market expectations.
Supply constraints and margin pressure
Raspberry Pi also warns that margins per unit moderate in the second half as its memory chip inventory shrinks. The company says it plans to use debt facilities for strategic memory purchases in order to secure supply.The move comes as memory availability tightens amid what Raspberry Pi calls an unprecedented scarcity driven by surging AI demand. That points to continuing pressure on component sourcing even as sales momentum remains strong.
Our earlier article covered South Korea’s debate over how to share the AI-driven chip boom’s windfall profits as memory demand surges. Officials urged major groups such as Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix to consider passing some excess earnings to suppliers, subcontractors and employees to help curb widening inequality and strengthen the supply chain.
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