Acer Inc Stock Price, News & Analysis

Acer has launched two new handheld gaming devices, the Nitro Blaze 8 and Nitro Blaze 11, alongside a new Nitro Mobile Gaming Controller. The devices feature AMD Ryzen™ 7 8840HS processors with up to 39 AI TOPS, 16 GB LPDDR5X memory, and up to 2 TB storage. Both models sport WQXGA touch displays (8.8-inch or 10.95-inch) with up to 144 Hz refresh rates and AMD Radeon™ 780M Graphics.

The Nitro Blaze 8 will be available in North America and EMEA in Q2, starting at USD 899 and EUR 999 respectively. The Nitro Blaze 11 will launch at USD 1,099 in North America and EUR 1,199 in EMEA. The gaming controller will be priced at USD 69.99 in North America (Q2) and EUR 89.99 in EMEA (Q1).

Acer has unveiled its new Nitro V series gaming laptops, expanding its essential gaming portfolio with AI-powered devices. The lineup includes models in 14-, 15-, 16-, and 17-inch sizes, featuring the latest AMD Ryzen AI and Intel Core processors.

The Nitro V AI series incorporates up to AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 processor with an NPU capable of 50 AI TOPS, while the Nitro V 15 features Intel Core 7 processor 240H. All models come with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPUs supporting DLSS 3.5, up to 32GB memory, and 2TB storage.

Pricing starts at EUR 849 for the Nitro V 15 AI, with various models launching between January and July 2024 across different regions. All devices include three months of PC Game Pass and feature AI-enhanced capabilities like PurifiedVoice and PurifiedView.

Acer has announced refreshed versions of its Swift Go series and Aspire Vero 16 laptops, featuring new Intel Core Ultra 200H series processors. The Swift Go laptops (14 and 16-inch models) offer up to 32GB RAM, 2TB storage, and battery life up to 27.5 hours, with options for 3K OLED or 2K IPS touch displays.

The Aspire Vero 16, a CES Innovation Award 2025 Honoree, is notable as the world's first carbon-neutral laptop incorporating bio-based oyster shell material, with over 70% of its chassis made from recycled plastic and bio-based materials.

Acer also introduced new connectivity devices: the Connect M6E 5G Mobile Wi-Fi offering coverage in 135+ countries with 28-hour battery life, and the Wave D7 Wi-Fi 7 dongle delivering speeds up to 2,880 Mbps. Pricing starts at $899.99 for Swift Go 14, $949.99 for Swift Go 16, and $799.99 for Aspire Vero 16, with availability beginning April 2025 in North America.

Acer announced an expansion of its Copilot+ PC portfolio with new AI-enabled laptops and desktops. The lineup includes Swift Go 14 AI and Swift Go 16 AI laptops powered by AMD Ryzen AI 300 Series processors, offering up to 24.9 hours of battery life and OLED displays.

The company also introduced the Aspire 14 AI laptop with Intel Core Ultra processors, Aspire S AI and Aspire C AI all-in-one desktops, and the compact Revo Box AI mini PC. All devices feature integrated NPUs for AI workloads and come with various AI-powered features like PurifiedVoice 2.0 and PurifiedView 2.0.

The Swift Go 14 AI will start at $899.99 in North America (May), the Swift Go 16 AI at $949.99 (April), and the Aspire 14 AI at $799.99 (February). The Aspire desktop series and Revo Box AI will be available in Q2 2024, with prices ranging from $799.99 to $1,299.99.

Acer has achieved a significant milestone by making its debut on the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index 2024, representing the top 10% of the largest 2,500 companies in the S&P Global BMI. The company also maintained its position on DJSI's Emerging Markets Index for the 11th consecutive year, achieving perfect scores in several components.

The company has demonstrated strong environmental commitments, including joining the RE100 initiative with goals to achieve 100% renewable electricity by 2035 and net zero emissions by 2050. In 2023, Acer sourced 48% renewable electricity globally, reaching 100% in multiple countries.

Acer's sustainability efforts have been recognized through multiple accolades in 2024, including listings in TIME's World's Most Sustainable Companies, MSCI ESG Leaders Indexes with AAA rating, and EcoVadis' Platinum medal. The company continues to develop eco-conscious products, including computers built with recycled materials and energy-efficient solutions.

Acer reported strong financial performance in November 2024, with consolidated revenues reaching NT$22.75 billion, marking a 20.9% month-on-month and 13.1% year-on-year growth. Year-to-November revenues totaled NT$240.16 billion, up 10.4% YoY.

The company's PC and display business grew 11.0% YoY in November, with Chromebooks showing exceptional performance at 54.1% YoY growth. Non-PC businesses contributed 26.8% of total November revenues. Notable subsidiary performances include Altos Computing (AI servers) growing 64.4% YoY year-to-November and Acer ITS increasing 59.1% YoY in November.

Two subsidiaries, Acerpure and Protrade Applied Materials, began trading on Taipei Exchange Emerging Market, while Winking Studios listed on LSE AIM and SGX Catalyst.

Acer has expanded its gaming portfolio with new Nitro Intel Arc B-Series graphics cards, featuring the B570 OC 10GB and B580 OC 12GB models. These cards incorporate Xe2 architecture with up to 20 cores and clock speeds reaching 2,740 MHz. The graphics cards support high FPS gaming at 1440p and up to 8K visuals, featuring advanced FrostBlade cooling systems for optimal performance. Key highlights include specialized AI engines for AI workloads, Intel Xe Frame Generation technology, and support for content creation through the Intel AI Playground application. The cards offer up to 50% better performance per core and include features like ray tracing capabilities and mesh shaders.

Acer reported consolidated revenues of NT$18.82 billion for October and NT$217.41 billion for year-to-October, marking a 10.1% year-on-year growth. The company's core PC and display business grew 9.3% YoY year-to-October. Notably, non-PC and display businesses contributed 32.5% of total revenues in October and 28.4% year-to-October. Among incubated businesses, Acerpure will begin trading on Taipei Exchange's emerging stock board on November 15, showing 57% YoY October growth. Altos Computing (AI servers) grew 26.3% in October, while Acer ITS increased 23.8% YoY.

Acer reported strong Q3 2024 financial results with consolidated revenues of NT$72.69 billion, showing 8.3% QoQ and 7.8% YoY growth. The company achieved NT$1.60 billion in operating income, up 9.2% QoQ and 3.7% YoY. For the year-to-September period, revenues reached NT$198.66 billion with 11.5% YoY growth, while operating income grew 36.1% YoY to NT$3.85 billion. Non-computer and display businesses contributed 26.9% of total revenues, while public subsidiaries accounted for 26.4% of operating income. The company's Board approved reorganizing the Risk Management Committee into the 'Risk Management and Sustainable Development Committee'.