Gottfried,
<The story below makes comparisons up to Q2
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No market share loss then.>
The story painted in that article is only partially true. Intel lost several percentage points of high-end market share to AMD from Q4'99 to Q2'00 and more in Q3'00. And, Intel has madeup some of it at the low-end by killing off VIA/Cyrix.
In Q3, there is little dispute that Intel lost some more market share - this time both units and revenues. AMD unit shipments went up 10% and revenues were up by 7% Intel's units and revenues were about flat. Depending whom you ask what the total size of the market is, Intel's loss of marketshare for Q3 alone is approx 1.3-1.6%.
Going forward, since that's where some of the capacity issues become relevant, Intel is likely to lose more market share before it starts gaining market share. If you look at Q4 guidance from AMD and Intel, it appears that Intel will lose one or two more percent unit market share in Q4 and significantly more in revenue share. And, I should say in general AMD has met or exceeded guidance for last 4 quarters and Intel has missed or barely made their guidance in the same period (even that saving grace was largely a result of investment gains).
<Possible market share losses in flash? Mr Barrett singles out flash as a good performer in the 3Q report...
>"Looking ahead, we anticipate record revenue in the fourth quarter, with growth across most of our product lines," added Barrett. "We are especially pleased with the rapid growth in our server business, our record flash business, >
Yes, I say "possible" market share loss and that is not inconsistent with "record flash business". Flash market is growing rapidly and almost every player, regardless of market share position, is seeing record revenues. At the same time most are losing market share because of lack of capacity. The guys that are gaining market share in flash seem to be the DRAM guys and second tier players who couldn't sell what they wanted to when the market was not this hot. For year 2000, I expect the major US NOR flash guys (Intel, AMD and Atmel put together) to have lost a decent chunk of market share to other players.
<what is your definition of "the end of the semi equipment cycle"?
Is it when orders reach a top? Is it when orders reach a bottom? >
For me it is when the orders reach the top (not billings but bookings)
Chuck |
