RE: 2 apr earnings25 Mar 2025 10:02
I think macroeconomics and tariffs have snowballed this SP into a downward trend. The director sell-offs have been interpreted as a signal for a negative result. However, a lot of upside hasn't been realised, which is where the valuations differ. Some obvious ones are the several new products in 2024, including Pico 2, Compute Module 5, and various accessories. RPI expects to realise the full benefit of these product launches in 2025.
The mention of partnerships with OEMs, such as the SECRO partnership, has not been fleshed out. The strategic partnership with SECO aims to expand Raspberry Pi's presence in the industrial IoT sector, such as energy management, smart building, healthcare, coffee and vending machines, industrial automation, transportation and logistics, smart retail, and factory automation. This collaboration will likely lead to increased adoption of Raspberry Pi products in various industrial applications. The partnership with SECO will result in new hardware solutions, such as a 10.1-inch Human-Machine Interface (HMI) based on Raspberry Pi's fifth-generation Compute Module (CM5). Expanding product offerings will help Raspberry Pi address broader industrial needs. SECO's Clea IoT software suite will be integrated into the Raspberry Pi OS, making it available on Raspberry Pi's product portfolio. This integration will enhance device management, data orchestration, and AI/ML capabilities, making Raspberry Pi products more attractive to industrial users. Incorporating Raspberry Pi Connect into SECO's software stack will enable remote access to Raspberry Pi devices via web browsers, simplifying management and interaction for industrial applications. The partnership model allows for collaboration on hardware development to offer tailored solutions for specific industrial client needs. This flexibility will likely attract more OEMs and industrial customers. The partnerships will explore opportunities in cutting-edge areas such as image recognition, edge AI, and future microcontroller applications. This focus on innovation will help Raspberry Pi stay competitive in rapidly evolving markets.
I believe the upcoming update will be positive. Let's hope that, as a newcomer to public listing, RPI provides details so that the market can realise its vision and see the roadmap of opportunities, particularly with various OEM partnership discussions ongoing.