Coretronic swings to loss in 1Q26, flags 2Q pressure before seasonal rebound

Taiwan backlight module maker Coretronic swung to a first-quarter loss and warned of continued pressure in the second quarter, with currency swings, geopolitical risks, raw material costs, and soft demand clouding visibility. A recovery is expected only in the second half, when peak season demand returns.
2026-05-03 20:13:00